Allied Telesis AT-2814FX - Manual (Page 32)

Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware
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Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing the AT-2814FX ExpressCard, check the following list:
1. Verify that your laptop is using the latest BIOS.
2. When you download the driver software from the Allied Telesis support
website, record the path to where the driver file resides on your
system.
3. If your laptop is active, shut it down.
4. When the system shutdown is complete, power off and unplug your
system.
5. Holding the ExpressCard by the edges, remove it from its shipping
package and place it on an antistatic surface.
6. Check the ExpressCard for visible signs of damage, particularly on the
edge connector.
7. Ensure that you have installed the driver software for the AT-2814FX
ExpressCard before installing the card.
Caution
Do not attempt to install a damaged product. If the product is
damaged, report it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied Telesis”
on page 13.