8
Hardware Installation
Warning:
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Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its
electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling
the card
1.
Turn off your computer, unplug the power cord and remove the computer’s cover.
2.
Choose a free PCI expansion slot and remove the protective bracket if necessary.
3.
Insert the adapter into the slot and make sure it is firmly seated.
4.
Secure the adapter bracket into place with the screw.
5.
Replace the computer’s cover.
6.
Connect the EZ PCI Card 10/100 directly to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX hub or
switch using UTP cable (Category 3, 4 or 5 for 10BASE-T; Category 5 for
100BASE-TX). The maximum allowable length of UTP cable connections is 100
meters (328 ft). When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into
position to ensure that it is properly seated.
7.
Replace the computer’s cover and power it on. The EZ PCI Card 10/100 should be
automatically configured by the host computer’s BIOS. However, if you have an
older computer, you may have to manually configure the computer’s BIOS settings.
See “Troubleshooting”
8.
The driver & Documentation that accompanies the EZ Card 10/100 contains all the
network operating system drivers supported by this card. Please read the
“RELEASE.TXT” file on the CD for a list of all drivers. Refer to this guide for
instructions on installing drivers. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded
from SMC’s Web site (see the back cover of this guide).
9.
Connect the EZ PCI Card 10/100 directly to your switch, hub or cable/DSL modem
using UTP cable (Category 3, 4 or 5 for 10BASE-T; Category 5 for 100BASE-TX).
The maximum allowable length of UTP cable connections is 100 meters (328ft).
When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to
ensure that it is properly seated.
