Table 2-2. GA621 LEDs
Label Activity Description
DATA Blinking Brief bursts of data detected on the port
On Streams of data detected on the port
Off No data detected on the port
LINK On Good 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet link
Off No 1000 Mbps link;possible bad cable,bad connector,or configuration
mismatch
Preparing to Install Your GA621 Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card
Follow the instructions provided in this section for installing the GA621 Fiber Gigabit
Ethernet Card in your server or workstation.For additional information about per-
forming these tasks on your particular system,refer to the manuals
included with your system hardware.
Before installing your Gigabit Ethernet Card:
1. Make sure that your system meets the hardware and software requirements
provided in Table 2-1.
2. Make sure that your system uses the latest BIOS.
3. Turn off the power to your PC.
• If you are running Windows,close all applications and click Start from the
desktop menu,select Shu t Down, and then select Shut down the computer.
• If you are running NetWare,use the following commands to shut down the
server functions and reach the DOS prompt:
server_name: down
server_name: exit
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