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HAPTER
2: H
ARDWARE
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NSTALLATION
Keep the 3C971-F ATMLink PCI adapter in the
protective antistatic bag until you are ready to install
it. To prevent adapter damage due to electrostatic
discharge, wear a grounding strap and handle the
adapter only by its edges. Do not touch the
components or any metal parts on the adapter,
except for the backplate.
Installing the 3C971-F Adapter
To install the 3C971-F adapter in your computer,
perform the following steps:
1 Attach a grounding strap to your wrist or ankle
before handling the adapter.
2 Unpack and inspect the 3C971-F adapter for
damage.
3 Turn off the power to your computer and any
attached devices.
WARNING:
Your computer operates with voltages
that can be lethal. Before you remove the computer
cover, carefully review the steps in this procedure
and observe all cautions and warnings to protect
yourself and to prevent damage to the computer.
4 Remove the cover from your computer.
Refer to the system documentation for your
computer.
5 Locate an empty PCI bus expansion slot.
6 Remove the metal expansion slot cover from the
computer chassis, as shown in Figure 2-1.
Save the screw for step 9 later in this section.
