Installing The Card - SMC Networks 1255FTX-SC Installation Manual

EZ Card 10/100MBPS Combo Adapter
LED Indicators
The EZ Card network adapter includes at-a-glance LED indicators to
monitor the port connection. Depending on the model, the LEDs are
positioned on the bracket below the port, or are built into the RJ-45
port. All the LED indicators are as described in the following figure
and table.
LED Condition
LNK Green
Off
ACT (T/R) Flashing
Amber
100 Green
Off
FDX Amber
Flashing
Amber
Off
1
Status
Indicates a valid 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX, or 100BASE-FX link.
Power is off or connection is
invalid.
Indicates that the network card
is transmitting or receiveing data.
Indicates a 100 Mbps connection
to the network card.
Indicates a 10 Mbps connection
to the network card.
Indicates the network card is
operating in full-duplex mode.
Packet collision is occurring in
half-duplex mode.
Indicates the network card is
operating in half-duplex mode.

Installing the card

Equipment Checklist
After unpacking the EZ Card, check the contents of the box to be
sure you have received the following components:
• EZ Card 10/100 Mbps Combo Adapter
• Wake-On-LAN Cable
• One Driver and Documentation CD
• SMC Warranty Registration Card
• User Guide
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect,
missing, or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and
original packing materials in case there is a need to return the
product.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to SMC or
register on SMC's Web site. The EZ Card is covered by a limited
lifetime warranty.
Hardware Installation
1. Switch off all computer system components, unplug the computer,
and remove the computer cover.
2. Work in a static-free area and touch the computer chassis often to
equalize static charges.
3. Install the network card into an available bus-mastering PCI slot.
4. Make sure the network card is completely seated so that no "gold
fingers" are exposed.
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