SMC Networks SMC EZ Card 1000 SMC9452TX - Manual (Page 17)

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System Requirements
Before you install the EZ Card 1000, check your system for the
following requirements:
◆ A PC and BIOS that support the PCI Local Bus Specification
v2.0 or later
◆ An available bus-mastering 32-bit PCI slot
◆ Category 5 or 5e UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors
◆ An IEEE 802.3ab-compliant Gigabit Ethernet device installed in
your network
Note: If you are installing in an older PC model (Pentium or
earlier), upgrade the BIOS to the latest version.
Inserting the Network Card
WARNINGS:
•
This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that support the
PCI Local Bus Specification v2.0 or later. If you are installing in
an older PC model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest version
• 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.
• Back up your SuperDisk driver diskette and use the copy as the
working diskette to protect the original from accidental
damage.
1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove
the computer’s cover.
2. Select an available bus-mastering PCI slot and remove the cover
bracket.