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1. Prepare to Install the Adapter

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Before installing the adapter, you should perform the following steps:

  1. Observe antistatic precautions.

  2. Verify product contents.

  3. Record adapter identification information.

  4. Gather tools and accessories.

Observe Antistatic Precautions

This product contains electronic components that can easily be damaged by small amounts of static electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines:

  • Store adapters in their conductive plastic bags until you are ready to install them.

  • If possible, work in a static-free area.

  • Handle adapters only by the edges. Do not touch electronic components or electrical traces. We strongly recommend that you use a grounding wrist strap that is connected to the metallic chassis of the computer. If you do not have a wrist strap, touch the chassis before handling adapters, and frequently or continuously thereafter, to equalize any static charge.

Verify Product Contents

Unpack and identify all items supplied with the products:

 Part Numbers
  • HP-PB 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter

A3496-60001
  • Installation and Service Manual

B5426-90001

Record Adapter Information

Record the relevant information from the card here for future reference. If your adapter requires service in the future this information will be needed by HP service personnel.

Information to RecordCard InformationExample
Motherboard Model and Revision number__________________H05000-003, REVB02
Daughter Card Model and Revision number__________________H04522-001, REVC00
Daughter Card Serial number__________________615385
Daughter Card Station Address__________________0060B0D52EFC

This information is provided on stickers affixed to various locations on the adapter cards. Use Figure 1-1 “Address Location”, for the locations of the relevant information.

Figure 1-1 Address Location

[Address Location]

Gather Tools and Accessories

Check the hardware installation manual of your computer model for special tools and accessories required to access the I/O adapter slot(s). The following common tools are helpful:

  • screwdrivers necessary for opening your computer and installing adapters

  • grounding wrist strap

NOTE: You should have all of your system and peripheral device manuals available for reference. There may be special system or device dependent requirements that are not noted here.