ActionTec PCI0839-01, Manual

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Installing the Home DSL Modem 5
Installing the Home DSL Modem
Before you begin the installation of your Internal PCI Home
DSL Modem,
Step 1 Switch off the computer and all peripheral devices
connected to it.
Step 2 Unplug the computer power cord from the wall out-
let.
Step 3 Remove the computer’s cover. Refer to your com-
puter owner’s manual for instructions.
Step 4 On the back of the DSL card, confirm that the
switch position is set to 3, 4 or to the right.
CAUTION:
Always discharge static electricity before handling your
modem. You may discharge static electricity by touching
a grounded metal structure or by using any commer-
cially available grounding strap.
Make sure the expansion slot type is PCI, which has a
smaller slot to fit the PCI modem card. If you are not
familiar with computers or computer hardware or you
cannot tell the difference between an ISA slot or PCI
slot, obtain the help of someone who has a thorough
understanding of computers. You will severely damage
your computer if you install the modem in the wrong
slot.
Step 5 Remove the screw securing the expansion slot
cover behind one of the computer’s available PCI
expansion slots. Lift the expansion slot cover out as
shown on the next page.
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