PCI installation
This is an ASCII file called PCI.TXT in the ATI
CardAssistant INFO directory. Use a text editor or a
word processor with a mono-space font such as Courier
to print this file if needed for reference.
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** Troubleshooting a Problem with PCI Installation **
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Installing an AT-2500 Fast Ethernet adapter in a PCI slot
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Warning
High voltages inside the computer present a safety hazard.
Make sure the power is off before removing the cover. This
LAN adapter card is for use only with IBM or compatible UL-
listed personal computers that have installation
instructions detailing installation of card-cage
accessories. Installation should be performed with
precautions to prevent damage to static-sensitive
components.
1. With power off, put the adapter in the computer.
2. Start the computer. In most cases, the PCI computer
automatically configures the adapter. See the next
section if you have trouble and must do some manual
configuration.
If you have problems
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ATI has found that some PCI computers require additional
configuration to install a PCI adapter. Follow these steps
to complete the installation:
1. Make sure you have the latest BIOS version for your
computer.
Contact your computer's manufacturer to make sure you're
using the latest BIOS. Here are the phone numbers for the
top PCI computer manufacturers:
Company Phone
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ALR (800) 257-1230
Ambra (800) 465-2227
AST (800) 727-1278
Compaq (800) 652-6672
Dell (800) 626-4308
(800) 624-9896
Digital Equipment (800) 354-9000
Gateway 2000 (800) 846-2301
Hewlett Packard (800) 752-0900
IBM (800) 426-3333
Micron (800) 438-3343
NCR (800) 531-2222
Packard Bell (800) 733-4411
Unisys (800) 328-0440
Zenith (800) 227-3360
ZEOS (800) 554-7172
(800) 228-5390
2. Make sure the BIOS is set up correctly.
In some PCI computers, you may need to enable the PCI slot
using the "CMOS" or "BIOS" Setup program.
After installing the adapter, turn on the computer and
enter the "CMOS" or "BIOS" Setup program during system
initialization (usually by pressing F1, F2, Ctrl-Alt-INS,
Ctrl-Alt-Esc, or Ctrl-Alt-S). The key you press is usually
shown on the screen.
Once in Setup, find the entry for PCI slots. Set these
parameters:
PCI Slot#: Slot where the adapter is installed (1-3)
Master: ENABLED
Slave: ENABLED
Latency Timer: 40
Interrupt: Choose an IRQ.
Edge-level: Level
The exact wording of the parameters varies with different
computers.
Save the changes, exit Setup, and continue with the
installation.
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.