Chapter5 ATSerial Hardware Installation, Verification, and Configuration
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Complete the followingsteps to install y our ATserial board:
1. Turnoff your computer. Keep the computer plugged in so that it
remains grounded while you install the ATserial board.
2. Removethe top or side cover of the computer.
3. Removethe expansion slot cover on the back of the computer.
4. Insertthe AT serial board into an unused slot with the serial connectors
stickingout of the opening on the back panel. Make sure that you insert
theboard all the way into the slot. T he board may seem to click firmly
intoplace, even though it is only part of the way in. Figure 5-9 shows
the installation of an ATserial board.
Figure5-9. ATSerial Board Installation
5. Screwthe mounting bracket of the AT serial board to the back panel
rail of the computer.
6. Replace the cover,and turn on your computer.
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