3
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer's reference
manual for further information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and handle
cards only by their external edges.
Note
:
For low profile
systems, replace the currently mounted bracket with the included
low profile bracket
.
1.
Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
other connected peripheral devices.
2.
Unplug the power cord and remove the computer
cover.
3.
Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe slot.
4.
Set jumper setting to the desired voltage only if
your serial device needs additional power from the
serial port. However, most serial devices do not
require additional power. See
Layout
and
Jumper
Settings
on page
2
for more details. If power output
is required, connect the board's power connector to
the system power source.
Skip this step if power from
the serial port is not needed.
5.
To install the card, carefully align the card's bus
connector with the selected PCIe slot on the
motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but
gently, until it is well seated.
6.
Secure the card with the slot bracket holding screw.
7.
Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.
