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This section provides instructions on how to install the Ethernet card and how to install the Ethernet card
driver on Windows operating systems. Use any documentation that came with the Ethernet card and follow
those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.

To install the Ethernet card, do the following:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all

power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 43.

3. Lay the server on its side for easier operation.

4. Touch the static-protective package that contains the Ethernet card to any unpainted surface on the

outside of the server. Then, remove the Ethernet card from the package.

5. The Ethernet card is a kind of PCI card. See “Installing a PCI card” on page 73 and follow those

instructions to install the Ethernet card.

6. To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 122.

On Linux operating systems, you do not need to install any device driver for the Ethernet card; on Windows
operating systems, you need to install the device driver for the Ethernet card. To install the device driver
on Windows operating systems, do the following:

1. Save any open documents and exit all applications.

2. Insert the

ThinkServer EasyStartup

DVD that came with your server into the DVD drive.

Note:

You do not need to use the driver disc that came with the Ethernet card.

3. Right-click My Computer and select

Properties

. The System Properties window opens.

4. On the

Hardware

tab, click the

Device Manager

button. The Device Manager window opens.

5. Expand the

Network adapters

and then right-click one of the Ethernet cards (PRO/1000PT or the

yellow question mark).

6. Select

Update Driver...

. The Hardware Update Wizard program opens.

7. Select

Install the software automatically (Recommended)

and click

Next

to continue.

8. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Removing the Ethernet card

Attention:

Do not open your server or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the

Safety Information

and the

Warranty and Support Information

on the

ThinkServer Documentation DVD

that came with your product, and

“Guidelines” on page 39. To obtain a copy of the publications, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support

This section provides instructions on how to remove the Ethernet card. Use any documentation that came
with the Ethernet card and follow those instructions in addition to the instructions in this section.

To remove the Ethernet card, do the following:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all

power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the server.

2. Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 43.

3. Lay the server on its side for easier operation.

4. The Ethernet card is a kind of PCI card. See “Removing a PCI card” on page 74 and follow those

instructions to remove the Ethernet card.

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