Znyx Networks ZX340Q - Manual (Page 4)

ZX340Q Series User Guide Page 4
INSTALLATION
Board Installation
Your ZNYX NetBlaster adapter may be installed in a system in any PCI bus-mastering slot.
The following steps will guide you through installation. Some steps in this procedure may vary
depending on the specific system used. Refer to your system’s documentation if necessary.
1. Power off your computer.
2. Unplug the AC power cable from the outlet.
3. Use proper static precautions. Discharge any static electricity from your body by
touching the metal case or by using an anti-static wrist strap.
4. Insert the adapter into an available 32-bit PCI slot.
5. Secure the card with the screw.
6. To install additional adapters into the same computer, repeat steps 1 through 5.
7. Install the network cable (see the next section for details)
8. Re-install the AC power cord and turn your computer on.
Tip: It may be advisable to proceed without replacing the system enclosure's cover.
Some of the diagnostic LEDs may only be visible with the cover off.
Once these steps are completed, the network connections can be made and the software
drivers must be installed.
Driver Installation
After you have successfully secured your adapter to the system, you can begin installing the
driver (see separate documentation). Attach all Ethernet cables before you begin. See the
Hardware Installation section in this manual for further cable requirements.
Download the specific driver and applicable release notes for your system from the ZNYX
Networks web site (www.znyx.com).
Network Connections
The NetBlaster adapter provides one (ZX345), two (ZX348) to four (ZX346) RJ45 network
connectors. Each connector independently supports either 10BaseT, 10BaseT Full Duplex,
100BaseTX, or 100BaseTX Full Duplex. All these network media types are used with the
same Category 5 four-conductor twisted pair cable. Category 3 cable may be used with
Important Note: All multi-channel NetBlaster adapters must be installed
into computer systems that support PCI-PCI bridges. Your vintage 486-
based server may not support these ZNYX adapters.