Microsoft MN-130, User Manual

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Chapter 3: Setting Up 13
Step 1: Install the Software
1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer
that you want to connect to your network. If the Setup Wizard
does not start automatically after a few seconds, double-click
My Computer , double-click the drive that contains your Setup
CD-ROM, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe .
2. In the Setup Wizard, do the following:
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When the wizard asks which device you are installing, click
Network Adapter .
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When the wizard asks which network adapter you are
installing, click
PCI Adapter .
3. When the wizard asks you to specify how you want to use your
adapter, select the option that best describes your existing
network and how you will connect to it.
4. When the wizard asks you to install the PCI adapter on your
computer, shut down your computer by clicking
Close .
5. After your computer shuts down completely, proceed to Step 2.
Step 2: Install the Adapter in Your Computer
1. After your computer shuts down completely, disconnect the
power cord from the back of the computer to prevent shock.
2. Remove the cover from your computer. For instructions, see your
computer’s documentation.
3. Locate an available PCI slot on your computer’s motherboard.
4. Remove the protective bracket from the PCI slot.
5. Insert the PCI adapter into the slot as shown in the
diagram, being careful to:
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Line up the connectors on the PCI adapter with the PCI slot,
and press evenly on the top of the card until it is securely
connected to the motherboard.
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Line up the mounting bracket with the appropriate opening
on the back of your computer.