NETGEAR GA620 - PCI Fiber Card, Reference Manual

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Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card
2-4 Hardware Installation
Preparing to Install Your Gigabit Ethernet Card
Follow the instructions provided in this section for installing the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet
Card in your server or workstation. For additional information about performing these tasks on
your particular system, refer to the manuals included with your system hardware.
Before installing your Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card:
1.
Make sure that your system meets the hardware and software requirements provided in
Table 2-1 .
2.
Make sure that your system uses the latest BIOS.
For information on BIOS parameters, refer to Table 5-2 on page 5-4 of Chapter 5,
“Troubleshooting.”
3.
Turn off the power to your PC.
• If you are running Windows NT, close all applications and click on Start from the desktop
menu, select Shut Down, and then select Shut down the computer.
• If you are running Novell NetWare, use the following commands to shut down the server
functions and reach the DOS prompt:
server_name: down
server_name: exit
4.
Protect yourself, the card, and your server by taking these precautions:
a.
Shut down the server software and turn the power off to your server.
b.
Use only insulated or nonconducting tools.
c.
Hold the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card by the edges and place it on an
antistatic surface.
d.
Check the card for visible signs of damage, particularly to the connector on the edge
of the card. Never attempt to install a damaged card.
Danger: You are installing the card in a machine that operates with voltages that can be
dangerous. Follow the steps after this warning to protect yourself and to prevent damage
to the PC components.