SysKonnect SK-9Sxx - Manual (Page 13)

SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters
1 Installation of the Network Adapter
The installation procedure in Hot-Plug systems may differ from the following. For Hot-Plug systems
read the corresponding documentation. Have the computer manual ready and if necessary, a key
and/or screwdriver to open the cover and remove the bracket.
To install the adapter in the computer, proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the computer in which the network adapter is to be installed.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
Observe the safety instructions (see page 11).
3. Open the computer cover as described in your computer manual.
You may need a screwdriver or similar tool to remove the screws from the cover.
If you are installing a network adapter in a tower computer, we recommend to put the computer
on its side in order to be able to apply the correct force to insert the adapter into the
PCI Express resp. PCI/PCI-X slot.
4. Consult the section in your computer manual that describes how to install expansion cards.
5. Locate a free PCI Express resp. PCI/PCI-X slot on the motherboard.
6. Remove the bracket from the expansion slot (if applicable).
Follow the instructions in your computer manual.
7. Remove the network adapter from the antistatic bag.
Observe the safety instructions (see page 11).
8. Insert the network adapter into the PCI Express resp. PCI/PCI-X slot as described in your com-
puter manual (also see figure 1 “Insertion of the adapter into the computer”).
Make sure that the network adapter is correctly aligned with the PCI Express resp. PCI/PCI-X
slot on the motherboard.
9. Push the network adapter down vertically into the slot until it is firmly seated.
10. If available, tighten the locking screw on the fixing bracket until the adapter is firmly connected
to the computer cover (or to the attachment provided for expansion cards).
11. Replace the computer cover.
12. Replace and tighten all screws.
13. Reconnect the power supply.
Observe the safety instructions (see page 11).
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SysKonnect PCI adapters can be installed in (short) 32-bit or (long) 64-bit PCI/PCI-X bus slots at
33 MHz, 66 MHz, 100 MHz or 133 MHz. Best performance, however, is reached with a 64-bit/
133 MHz bus. SysKonnect PCI Express adapters can be installed in x1 (only single link adapters),
x4, x8 and x16 slots.