Sun Microsystems 805-1759-10 Installing the Sun FastEthernet PCI Adapter, To Install the Adapter

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Installing the Sun FastEthernet PCI Adapter

This chapter describes procedures for installing the adapter in your system.

Note –Refer to your system installation or service manual for detailed instructions for the following tasks.

▼To Install the Adapter

1.Power off your system and open the system unit.

2.Attach the adhesive copper strip of the wrist strap to the metal casing of the power supply. Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the adhesive side against your skin.

3.Holding the PCI adapter by the edges, unpack and place it on an antistatic surface.

4.Remove the PCI filler panel from the slot in which you want to insert the Sun FastEthernet PCI Adapter.

5.Holding the PCI adapter by the edges, align the adapter edge connector with the PCI slot. Slide the adapter face plate into the small slot at the end of the PCI opening.

6.Applying even pressure at both corners of the adapter, push the PCI adapter until it is firmly seated in the slot.

Caution –Do not use excesive force when installing the adapter into the PCI slot. You may damage the adapter’s PCI connector. If the adapter does not seat properly when you apply even pressure, remove the adapter and carefully reinstall it again.

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