Chapter 5. Installing The 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Pci Adapter; Installing The Adapter - IBM 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Installation And Using Manual

Chapter 5. Installing the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter

This chapter explains how to install the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter.
Before you begin, be sure you have read "Handling Static-Sensitive Devices" on
page vii.
Note: Do not remove the 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter from its anti-static

Installing the Adapter

To install the adapter, do the following:
1. Be sure you have read "Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation" on page 3 to
determine:
v If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to step 2 and continue with
v If you should install your device driver software first, go back to "Chapter 3.
2. If your system supports hot-pluggable PCI adapters, refer to your system
documentation to install the adapter and return to "Verifying Adapter Hardware
Installation" on page 14. If your system does not support hot plugging, continue with
the next step.
3. Log in as a root user and type:
shutdown
at the system prompt and press Enter. When halt completed displays, turn off the
system unit power and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Note: Refer to your system unit documentation for further shutdown information.
4. Remove the covers of your system unit. Follow the instructions provided in your
system unit documentation.
5. Install the adapter into an available PCI slot in your system unit. See the
instructions in your system unit documentation for installing PCI adapters. Refer to
your PCI Adapter Placement Reference guide for slot locations.
6. Follow the directions provided in your system unit documentation to reinstall the
covers of your system unit.
7. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
8. Turn on the power to your system unit.
package at this time.
this section.
Installing the Device Driver Software" on page 5. Return here to install your
hardware.
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