Allied Telesis 2914 Series, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware
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Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing the 2914 series network adapter, check the following list:
1. Check that your computer has an appropriate open PCIe slot.
2. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
3. When you download the driver software from the Allied Telesis
website, record the path to where the driver file resides on your
system.
4. If your system is active, shut it down.
5. When system shutdown is complete, power OFF and unplug your
system.
6. Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping
package and place it on an antistatic surface.
7. Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the
card’s edge connector.
Note
Do not attempt to install a damaged adapter card. If the adapter card
is damaged, report it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied
Telesis” on page 13.