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300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter User Guide

Chapter 2 Installation

Please install the PCI Express adapter into your computer before installing the driver and utility

software from the Resource CD.

2.1 Hardware Installation

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the computer.

2. Open the case and locate an available PCI Express slot. Remove the metal slot cover on the

back of the PC. Keep the screws. Turn to your computer manufacturer for instructions if

needed.

3. Insert the PCI Express adapter into the PCI Express slot. Make sure that all of its pins have

touched the slot's contacts. Once the adapter has been firmly inserted, screw its fastening

tab. Then, close your PC case.

4. Insert the power cable back into the computer and 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 and utility for your adapter.

Figure 2-1 Found New Hardware Wizard in Windows XP