HP Brio 81XX hp brio 81xx, upgrade guide - Page 38

Installing a Network Card

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Troubleshooting 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards Ì If the new card is not recognized, check that you have correctly followed the installation procedure described above. Ì If there are any errors reported during the computer's startup routine, press the and take any necessary action(s). key to view the error(s), Ì If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, refer to the online support center. Installing a Network Card This section contains additional expansion card information describing how to install a "10BaseT" type of network card such as the one supplied in the HP network kit. Caution Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn off all equipment. Don't let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care. Installing the Card 1 Install the card as described in steps 1 to 7 of "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 36. 2 Replace the airflow guide and the cover, and reconnect the power supply cords. Do not turn on the computer yet as this may cause an error message to be displayed indicating that there is a problem with the network card-which is not true. 3 Connect one end of the network cable to the back of the network card, and the other end of the cable to the network hub. 38

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Installing Accessories in Your Computer
Installing Expansion Cards
Troubleshooting
If the new card is not recognized, check that you have correctly followed the installation procedure described above.
If there are any errors reported during the computer’s startup routine, press the
key to view the error(s),
and take any necessary action(s).
If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, refer to the online support center.
Installing a Network Card
This section contains additional expansion card information describing how to install a “10BaseT” type of network card
such as the one supplied in the HP network kit.
Installing the Card
1
Install the card as described in steps 1 to 7 of
Installing an Expansion Card
” on page 36
.
2
Replace the airflow guide and the cover, and reconnect the power supply cords. Do not turn on the computer yet as
this may cause an error message to be displayed indicating that there is a problem with the network card—which is not
true.
3
Connect one end of the network cable to the back of the network card, and the other end of the cable to the network
hub.
Caution
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn off all equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the
accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing
the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.