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9 Write down the MAC address of the NIC and note the
relative position of the intended PCI slot.
This information is helpful when you are installing the
network drivers and connecting the cables to the hub or
switch. The MAC address is the 12-digit hexadecimal
number printed on the small bar code label on the
component side of the NIC.
The next step is to install the NIC in the computer and
connect it to the network.
Installing and Connecting the NIC
Observe the safety precautions listed in Safety Precautions
on page 27.
Prepare the NIC and the computer as described in
Preparing the NIC and the Computer on page 32.
The following instructions apply to installing the NIC
in most computers. If these instructions are not appropriate
for your computer, refer to the documentation that
accompanied the computer.
