MaxTech NX-32PCI manual Unpacking Your Network Adapter, RJ45, Hardware Installation

2.1 Unpacking Your Network Adapter

Your package should contain the following items:

Adapter Card	BNC T-connector
Driver disk	User's Guide

The back plate of the card has the following features (See Fig- ure 2-1):

• 2 network cable connectors:

RJ45	Connector	for
	10BASE-T networks
BNC	Connector	for
	10BASE-2 networks

•2 LED indicators with the fol- lowing functions:

LINK (green) - Link Status. The card is success- fully connected to a 10Base-T network. Not used with BNC con- nections.

ACT (green) - Network ac- tivity. Indicates when the card is receiving network data.

Figure 2-1

RJ-45

LINK ACT

BNC

2.2 Hardware Installation

Installation of this adapter card requires opening and manipulating your PC. Exercise caution at all times when working with AC powered and static- sensitive equipment. Turn off and unplug your PC before installation. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching any metal surface.

Note: If you are also installing the optional boot ROM, refer to Section 2.2.1 for detailed ROM installation instructions before beginning adapter installation.

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