2 INSTALLING ANDCONNECTING THE NICOverviewThis chapter describes how to install the NIC in your PC andconnect it to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.Meeting PC RequirementsYour PC or server must meet the following requirementsto successfully install the NIC: 80486, Pentium, or Alpha processor Available bus-mastering PCI slot Minimum of 640 K of memoryInstallation StepsThere are four steps to the 3C90xB or 3C90xC NICinstallation:1 Run the preinstallation program before installingthe NIC in the PC.The EtherCD preinstallation program prevents conflictswith the NIC and your operating system. It guides youthrough the NIC installation and must be run before youphysically install the NIC in the PC.2 Install the NIC in the PC.3 Connect the NIC to the network.4 Install the network driver.WARNING: Before handling the NIC, touch the baremetal case of your PC to discharge static electricity fromyour body. While you are handling the NIC, wear a wriststrap grounded to the PC chassis.
