StarTech.com PCI8S950LP - Manual (Page 5)

Instruction Manual 2
Installation
WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely
damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded
before opening your computer case or touching your PCI card. StarTech.
com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any
computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge
yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded
metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be
careful to handle the PCI card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers, external
hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back
of the computer.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. Refer to documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case. Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.
4. Insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and fasten the card’s bracket to the rear of the
case.
5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
7. Attach the 8-port DB9 breakout dongle to the connector on the card.