Hayes H08-15530, User Manual

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Installing Your PCI Modem 3
Installing the Modem Card
Follow the steps below to install your modem card.
Note: If your computer has an existing modem, we recommend
that you first uninstall the modem drivers. Please refer to
Appendix A on page 25.
1
Before you start the hardware installation, close all
running programs and shut down Windows if you
have not already done so. Then turn your computer
off and unplug it.
Don’t plug it back in or turn it on until
you complete the modem hardware installation.
2
Take the cover off your computer.
IMPORTANT: If you no longer want your older modem in
your computer, you should remove it now. First unplug
any phone cords connected to the card. One cord is the
connection to your telephone. You can reuse this cord
with your new modem. The other cord is the connection to
your telephone line at a wall jack. It is a good idea to re-
place this cable with the one that came with your new mo-
dem. Then remove the screw that is holding the modem
card in place and slide it out.
3
On the rear of the computer, unscrew and remove the
metal cover plate that lines up with a free PCI slot.
CAUTION
Do not handle any internal modem card when the phone line is
plugged into it. The voltage present when the line is ringing is
potentially harmful.