TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCING THE FIRE GL2.........................................................

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ABOUT YOUR FIRE GL2 ................................................................................

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Hardware Design.................................................................................

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Operating Systems ..............................................................................

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Typical Application Environments...................................................

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System Requirements and Tools .....................................................

3

Performance Overview......................................................................

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HOW TO USE THIS USER'S GUIDE ................................................................

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Manual Conventions ...........................................................................

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Viewing the User's Guide Online....................................................

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Do you Need a Printout

 

of the Online User's Guide? .............................................................

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QUICK INSTALLATION...................................................................................

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Installation Steps ..................................................................................

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INSTALLING THE FIRE GL2 ..............................................................

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INSTALLING THE HARDWARE .......................................................................

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Preparing your Computer.................................................................

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Installing the Card ...............................................................................

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Connecting the Cables and

 

Completing the Installation...............................................................

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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE.........................................................................

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Before you Start: Information, Tips, and Hints............................

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Software Installation for Windows NT4.0....................................

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Software Installation for Windows 2000 ......................................

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