2.Shut Down the System and SwZtch Off the Computer

1.Before installing the card, ensurethat the operating systemis shut down. Consult your computer systemmanualsfor proper shutdown procedures to avoid corruption or lossof data.

2.Ensure that power to the host computer is off. Unplug the power cord from the power source.

WARNING

Unless otherwise

noted in your computer system manuals,

 

failure

to properly

shut down the system

and remove

power may

 

create

a personnel

hazard, or may result

in hardware

damage or

data corruption,

l-6 Installing the Adapter