Compaq Netelligent Ethernet and Fast Ethernet PCI Controllers Installation Guide

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4 Hardware Installation
Writer: Jim Shay Project: Netelligent Ethernet and Fast Ethernet PCI Controllers Installation Guide Comments: June 1997
File Name:ENETPCI.RTF Last Saved On:4/28/97 3:58 PM
Installing the Controller
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can damage
components on the controller. This can make the controller inoperable. To
prevent electrostatic damage, follow these precautions:
n Transport and store parts in static-safe containers.
n Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers. Place parts on a
grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
n Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
n Always properly ground yourself when touching a static-sensitive
component or assembly.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury and equipment damage, consult the safety
information and user documentation provided with your equipment before
attempting installation. Many PCs can produce hazardous energy levels. Do not
remove enclosures or bypass the interlocks provided to control these hazards.
To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system
components to cool before touching.
1. Remove your computer's cover. Observe the precautions above to avoid
electric shock or static electric discharge.
2. Install the controller in an expansion slot in your computer. Make sure
the controller fits snugly into the slot you have chosen and that it does
not touch a controller installed in an adjacent slot.
3. Replace the computer's cover, and connect the controller's UTP or BNC
cabling. Media selection is made automatically when you plug a cable
into one of the connectors.
4. Restart the computer. If you want to use the Netelligent diagnostics
utility and are running Windows 95, use the <F8> key, which takes you
to a Windows boot menu. From there, select “Previous Version of DOS”
or the Windows 95 “Command Prompt.”
5. Using the diagnostics utility found on the diskette shipped with the
Netelligent controller, start Diagnostics and run QuickCheck, which
verifies that the controller components are functioning correctly.