Safety Precautions; Pre-Installation Checklist - 3Com EtherLink 3C985B-SX Installation And User Manual

Safety Precautions

CAUTION: The NIC is being installed in a system that operates with
voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your system,
you must observe the following precautions to protect yourself and to
prevent damage to the system components.
Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists.
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Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools.
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Verify that the system is powered OFF and unplugged before
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accessing internal components.
Installation or removal of NICs must be performed in a static-free
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environment. The use of a properly grounded wrist strap or other
personal anti-static devices and an anti-static mat is strongly
recommended.

Pre-Installation Checklist

1 Check that your system meets the hardware and software
requirements listed in the table in "System Requirements" on page 9.
2 Verify that your system is using the latest firmware or BIOS.
3 Review the information in the readme file on the 3Com Gigabit
Etherlink Server CD for important information not available at the
time this manual was printed.
NOTE: If you acquired the NIC software on a floppy disk or from the
3Com website, please check the appropriate source for the most recent
information.
4 If the system is active, shut it down.
5 When the system shutdown is complete, power OFF your system.
6 Holding the NIC by the edges, remove it from its shipping package
it and place it on an anti-static surface.
7 Check the NIC for visible signs of damage, particularly on the card's
edge connector. Never attempt to install any damaged NIC.
If the NIC is damaged, report it to your 3Com Customer Support
Representative. For more information, see "Contacting 3Com" on page 1.
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