SysKonnect SK-98xx V2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
2 Installation of the Network Adapter
The installation procedure in Hot Plug systems may differ from the following. For Hot Plug systems
read the corresponding documentation. Have the computer manual ready and if necessar y, a key
and/or screwdriver to open the cover and remove the bracket.
To install the adapter in the computer, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the computer in which the network adapter is to be installed.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
Observe the safety instructions (see page 11).
3. Open the computer cover as described in your computer manual.
You may need a screwdriver or similar tool to remove the screws from the cover.
If you are installing a network adapter in a tower computer, we recommend to put the computer
on its side in order to be able to apply the correct force to insert the adapter into the PCI bus
slot.
4. Locate a free PCI bus slot on the motherboard (or on the designated component res pectively).
5. Consult the section in your computer manual that describes how to install expansion cards.
6. Remove the bracket (if applicable) from the expansion slot.
Follow the instructions in your computer manual.
7. Remove the network adapter from the antistatic bag.
Follow the handling instructions on page 11.
8. Insert the network adapter into the PCI bus slot as described in your computer manual (also see
figure 1 "Insertion of the adapter into the computer").
Make sure that the contacts of the network adapter are correctly aligned wi th the PCI bus slot
on the motherboard (or on the designated component respectively).
9. Push the network adapter down vertically into the slot until it is firm ly seated.
10. If available, tighten the locking screw on the fixing bracket until the adapter is firmly connected
to the computer cover (or to the attachment provided for expansion cards).
11. Replace the computer cover.
12. Replace and tighten all screws.
13. Reconnect the power supply.
Observe the safety instructions (see page 11).
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SysKonnect PCI adapters can be installed in (short) 32-bit or (long) 64-bit PCI/PCI-X bus slots at 33
MHz or 66 MHz. Best performance, however, is reached with a 64-bit/66 MHz bus.