Lantronix N-TGE-SFP-02 N-TGE-SFP-02 User Guide Rev B - Page 10

Lantronix N-TGE-SFP-02 User Guide Install Process Install the NIC and then run the driver install as shown and described in the following sections. System Requirements • PCI Express enabled computer system with available PCI Express slot • Supported OS • ACPI aware OS • The latest BIOS on your computer • One open PCI-Express slot (v3.0 or newer) 8x, or 16x Installing the N-TGE-SFP-02 The following instructions apply to installing the N-TGE-SFP-02 NIC in most systems. Refer to the manual(s) supplied with your system for details about performing these tasks on your particular system. To install the N-TGE-SFP-02 NIC, perform the following steps: Warning: Before installing the NIC, ensure the system power is OFF and unplugged from the power outlet, and that proper electrical grounding procedures have been followed. 1. Make sure the power is off before removing the cover. 2. Remove the system cover and select any empty PCIe slot as shown below. 3. If you do not know how to identify a PCIe slot, refer to your system documentation. 4. Select an empty, non-shared PCIe slot and remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. See the figure below. Note: If you cannot locate or don't know how to find a PCIe slot, refer to the documentation that came with your system. 33819 Rev. B https://www.lantronix.com/ 10