Installation guide

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware
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Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing the adapter card, perform the following procedure:
1. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
2. If your system is active, shut it down.
3. When the system shutdown is complete, power OFF and unplug the
power cord.
4. Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping
package and place it on an antistatic surface.
5. Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the
card’s edge connector.
Caution
Do not install a damaged adapter. If the adapter is damaged, report
it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 17.