Netgear GA620 Installation Guide

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Instructions in this guide are for users of Windows NT® who are installing the
NETGEAR

™

Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card. For instructions on
installing and verifying the Windows NT network driver, refer to “Install the
Windows NT Network Driver” on the other side of this guide.

These four easy steps are provided for installing your Model GA620 Gigabit
Ethernet Card:

1. Verify package contents and hardware and software requirements

2. Install the card

3. Connect the network cables

4. Insta ll the Windows NT Network D river

For further in formation abo ut your Model GA620 Gigabi t Ethernet Ca rd, refer
to Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card (included on
the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD).

As a last step, in order to receive the maximum warranty protection provided by
NETGEAR, be sure to register for the product either online or by mailing in the
registration card. To get product support, to register your product online, or to
obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation, direct your
Web browser to the Web page at:

http://netgear.baynetworks.com

Note: If your server is operating in a Novell NetWare environment,
refer to Reference Guide for the Mo del GA620 Gi gab it Ethe rnet Card
(included on the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and
Documentation CD).

Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT

V erify Package Contents and Requirements

Unpack the contents of the package and make sure that you have everything.

Model GA620
Gigabit Ethernet Card

guide, Warranty &

Owner Registration Card

and Support Information Card

Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card
Driver and Documentation CD

Installation

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Verify Software Requirements

The instructions given in this guide are for using the Model GA620 Gigabit
Ethernet Card in a server that has a Microsoft

®

Windows NT 4.0 operating
system. You must have Service Pack 3 installed on your Windows NT server. To
download Service Pack 3, go to the Microsoft Web page at:

http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/#sup

Scroll to Support Drivers, and then scroll to Patches & Service Packs to
download Service Pack 3.

Verify Ha rdware Requirements

You must have a pentium-based server that:

• Meets Windows NT 4.0 software requirements.

• Has an open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot with bus mastering

capability. The Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card delivers 32-bit
performance when it is plugged into either slot.

Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT

Install the Card

Note: Touch a grounded metal object to free yourself of static
electricity before you handle the card.

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

2. Remove t he PC cover.

3. Choose an available PCI slot (either a 32-bit or a 64-bit slot) and

remove the corres ponding back plate f rom the PC chassis.

4. Insert the card into the PCI expansion slot.

Note: To avoid damaging an y components on t he card, handle i t by the

edges, using your thumbs to push it securely into the PCI slot. Make
sure the card is fully inserted into the slot to prevent th e PC operati ng
system from freezing at startup.
If you are inserting the card into a 32-bit slot, part of the connector
edge on the card remains undocked. This situation is normal and does
not affect the operation of the card.

5. Fasten the card to the rear of the computer chassis by tightening the

screw that is on the PC.

6. Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power cord to the PC.

Network card

Back plate

removed

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Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT