Using an EISA Slot 214 Remove and discard the backplate.5 Ensure that the shape and length of the edgeconnector on the NIC match the slot that youintend to use (Figure 2).6 Carefully insert the NIC in the slot. Press firmly withsteady pressure to ensure that the NIC is fully seatedin the slot.When the NIC is correctly inserted in the slot, the NICbackplate is flush with the PC backplate.7 Secure the NIC with the backplate screw.8 Replace the PC cover. Reinsert and tighten thecover screws.9 Reconnect all power and peripheral cables.Using an EISA SlotThe 3C509B NIC is shipped configured to work in ISA slots.If you install the NIC in an EISA slot, complete the hardwareinstallation instructions in this chapter, and thenreconfigure the NIC from ISA to EISA mode accordingto the instructions in “Changing NIC Configuration fromISA to EISA” on page 87.Windows 95/98 or Windows NTIf your EISA-bus PC is running Windows 95/98 orWindows NT, do the following:1 Disable the Plug and Play feature on the NIC. (See“Disabling Plug and Play on the NIC” on page 41.)2 Configure the NIC for a non-Pug and Play BIOS. (See“Configuring the NIC for a Non-Plug and Play PC” onpage 43.)3 For Windows 95/98, follow instructions in Chapter 2and Chapter 3; for Windows NT, follow instructions inChapter 4.Other Operating SystemsIf your EISA-bus PC is running an operating system otherthan Windows 95/98 or Windows NT, follow theinstructions in Chapter 5.
