Hardware installation – SIIG 2S1P User Manual
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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.
1.
Turn OFF the power to your computer.
2.
Unplug the power cord and remove the computer's
cover.
3.
Remove the slot bracket cover from an available PCI
slot.
4.
If you need the second serial port, connect the 9-pin
ribbon cable connector now and remove another
slot bracket cover from an available PCI slot. See
Figure 1 on page 2 for more details. Skip this step if
you need only one serial port.
5.
Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot,
push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.
6.
Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the
card.
7.
Mount the second serial port and secure it with the
slot bracket holding screw. Skip this step if you
need only one serial port.
8.
Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.