PCI-Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Card
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Installing your PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter Card
System requirements
• PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express x1 slot. (We recommend PCI Express
2.0)
• Windows® 8.1 (32 or 64 bit), Windows® 8 (32 or 64 bit), Windows® 7 (32 or 64 bit), Windows
Vista® (32 or 64 bit)
Installing the hardware
To install the card:
1
Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and all cables.
2
Remove your computer's case cover. See your computer's user guide for information about
removing the cover.
3
Locate an available PCI Express slot, remove the screw that secures the backplate (the small
piece of metal that covers the opening for the PCI card on the back panel of your computer),
then remove the backplate.
4
Carefully insert the adapter into the PCI Express slot, seating it firmly into the slot. Do not touch
the metal connector on the adapter.
Cautions
• Opening your computer's case may void your computer's
warranty. Contact your computer's manufacturer before
opening the case to make sure that you do not void the
warranty.
• Before touching any electronic components, make sure
that you first touch an unpainted, grounded metal object
to discharge any static electricity.
• Handle the adapter card by the metal mounting bracket
and the printed circuit board (PCB) edges only. Avoid
touching the gold-plated PCIe bus and the onboard
electronic components.
Note
PC components often have sharp metal edges. To prevent injury,
exercise caution when removing/installing components from
your PC, especially when exerting force.
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