Allied Telesis AT-2872SX - Manual (Page 25)

AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide
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Installing the Module
The following instructions describe how to install the AT-2872SX
ExpressCard module in a laptop equipped with an ExpressCard interface
slot. This procedure applies to laptops with either 34 mm or 54 mm
interface slots. For laptop computers, the 54 mm interface is the more
common interface. Therefore, the installation illustrations in this manual
use the 54 mm interface.
For additional details about performing these tasks on your particular PC,
refer to the manual that was supplied with your laptop.
Note
Allied Telesis recommends that you turn off your PC before installing
the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module.
Note
To perform this procedure, you need to supply a pen.
To install an AT-2872SX ExpressCard module, perform the following
procedure:
1. Review the “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 24 and “Reviewing
Safety Precautions” on page 22.
Before installing the module, ensure the laptop power is OFF and
unplugged from the power outlet.
2. Select the 34 mm or 54 mm ExpressCard slot.
See Figure 3 on page 26 for an example of the 54 mm ExpressCard
slot.
Note
If you do not know how to identify an ExpressCard slot, refer to your
laptop documentation.