Allied Telesis AT-2911GP Network Adapters - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware
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Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing the AT-2911GP adapter card, check the following list:
1. Check that your computer has an appropriate open PCIe slot.
2. Check that the power supply on your computer has a SATA power
connector.
3. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
4. When you download the driver software from the Allied Telesis
website, record the path to where the driver file resides on your
system.
5. If your system is active, shut it down.
6. When system shutdown is complete, power OFF and unplug your
system.
7. Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping
package and place it on an antistatic surface.
8. Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the
card’s edge connector.
Caution
Never attempt to install any damaged adapter card. If the adapter
card is damaged, report it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied
Telesis” on page 11.