Quick Start
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Quick Start
Installation Procedure
If you are an
experienced user
, and you are familiar with your
computer, its operating system, and the installation of network
adapters - you can follow this simple installation procedure, and
use the subsequent chapters in this manual for reference if
necessary.
Plug and Play Systems
“Plug and Play™” is an automatic configuration scheme. Your
computer can be considered a “Plug and Play” system if it uses
either a Plug and Play BIOS, or a Plug and Play operating system,
or a Plug and Play Configuration Manager device driver. Plug and
Play software will automatically set the parameters of IRQ, I/O
Base Address, and DMA channel for all adapters that are plugged
into the system at power up time.
WARNING
At this time, if you need to install a Boot ROM, see
Section 2.3.1,
Installing a Boot ROM
. Otherwise follow the steps outlined on the
next page.
The E2200 network adapters are sensitive to static
discharges. Touch the metal chassis of your computer to
discharge any static electricity. Hold the adapter by the top
of the metal bracket and the opposite top corner. Avoid
contact with the adapter’s expansion bus edge connector or
any of the adapter’s components. Failure to observe all static
precautions could result in damage to the adapter. We
recommend the use of an antistatic wrist strap.
!
CAUTION
Make sure power to your PC is switched off and
the power cord unplugged before you open the
chassis. Opening the PC chassis with power on
can subject you to a serious electrical hazard.