IBM 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI, Installation And Using Manual

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Chapter 5. Installing the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter
This chapter explains how to install the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter.
Before you begin, be sure you have read “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices” on
page vii.
Note: Do not remove the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter from its anti-static
package at this time.
Installing the Adapter
To install the adapter, do the following:
1. Be sure you have read “Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation” on page 3 to
determine:
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If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to step 2 and continue with
this section.
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If you should install your device driver software first, go back to “Chapter 3.
Installing the Device Driver Software” on page 5. Return here to install your
hardware.
2. If your system supports hot-pluggable PCI adapters, refer to your system
documentation to install the adapter and return to “Verifying Adapter Hardware
Installation” on page 14. If your system does not support hot plugging, continue with
the next step.
3. Log in as a root user and type:
shutdown
at the system prompt and press Enter. When
halt completed
displays, turn off the
system unit power and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Note: Refer to your system unit documentation for further shutdown information.
4. Remove the covers of your system unit. Follow the instructions provided in your
system unit documentation.
5. Install the adapter into an available PCI slot in your system unit. See the
instructions in your system unit documentation for installing PCI adapters. Refer to
your
PCI Adapter Placement Reference guide for slot locations.
6. Follow the directions provided in your system unit documentation to reinstall the
covers of your system unit.
7. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
8. Turn on the power to your system unit.
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