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Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide
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Pre-Installation Checklist
Before you install an adapter card, check the following list:
1. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
Note
If you acquired the adapter software from the Allied Telesis support
website, download the software drivers and then enter the path to
where the adapter driver files reside on your system. For instructions
that describe how to download the software, see “Where to Find
Management Software Updates and Product Information” on
page 13.
2. If your system is active, shut it down.
3. When the system shut down is complete, power OFF and unplug your
system.
4. Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping
package and place it on an antistatic surface.
5. Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the
card’s edge connector.
Caution
Do not attempt to install a damaged adapter. If the adapter is
damaged, report it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied Telesis”
on page 14.