Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of computer cases and motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference manual for further information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching your computer case for a few seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and handle cards only by their external edges.
1.Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other connected peripheral devices. Unplug the computer's power cord.
2.Remove your computer’s cover and install the card in an available PCI slot.
3.Push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated.
4.Connect internal connections where needed. See Board Layout on page 3 for more details.
5.Secure the card and replace the cover.
Figure 3. Inserting the PCI Board
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