Hardware Installation

This chapter describes how to install the ITI-5232E adapter in your PCI based bus master compatible computer, and how to connect it to your network.

The ITI-5232E host adapter is Plug and Play on the host systems PCI bus, and no configuration of the adapter hardware is necessary.

System Requirements

Before you begin the installation procedure, you will need:

∙An available PCI bus master expansion slot

∙A system that is compatible with the PCI Specification, Version 2.1

∙A floppy disk drive for loading the software drivers

∙UTP category 3,4 or 5 cable (type dependant on your network type)

For multi-channel adapters such as the ITI-5232E it is required that your host system firmware or BIOS support PCI bridging. If your host does not support PCI bridging contact your system vendor for a BIOS upgrade. If your system can not be brought into compliance with the PCI bridge specification, then you will not be able to use multi-channel ITIpci host adapters.

Installing the adapter

The following procedure should be used to install the ITI-5332E adapter:

1.Turn OFF the power to the computer system, and to all peripherals directly connected to the system (monitor, printer, external SCSI enclosures, etc.)

2.Unplug the system from the AC power line

3.Use an anti-static strap or precautions to avoid static discharge to your computer system or the ITI-5232E adapter

4.Remove the access cover from your system (refer to the system’s documentation)

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