Tp-Link TG-3468 [8/33] Chapter 2 installation guide

TG-3468

Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter

Chapter 2. Installation Guide

2.1 Hardware Installation

To install the adapter, please follow these steps listed below:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and all cables.

2. Remove your computer’s case cover.

3. Locate an available PCI Express slot.

4. Remove the screw that secures the back plate (the small piece of metal that covers the

opening for PCI Express card on the back panel of your computer), then remove the back

plate.

5. Carefully insert the adapter into the PCI Express slot. Do not touch the metal connector on

the adapter.

6. Secure the adapter to the case using the screw you removed from the back plate.

7. Reinstall your computer’s case cover.

8. Plug in the power cord and other cables, and then turn on your computer.

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Note:

When the hardware has been successfully installed on your computer, you will be prompted

'Found New Hardware Wizard' (as shown in Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2); please click Cancel,

and then follow the Software Installation steps to install driver for your adapter.

Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP