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HP PCI 8-Port Serial Multiplexer Adapter Installation
Installing AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter
Installing AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Adapter
Adapters contain electronic components that can easily be damaged by small amounts of
CAUTION
electricity. To avoid damage, follow these guidelines:
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Store adapters in their anti-static plastic bags until installation.
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Work in a static-free area, if possible.
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Handle adapters by the edges only. Do not touch electronic components or electrical traces.
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Use the disposable grounding wrist strap provided with each adapter. Follow the
instructions included with the grounding strap.
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Use a suitable ground. It can be any exposed metal surface on the computer chassis.
To install the AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adapter, complete the following steps:
Step 1. Remove the system's cover.
Step 2. Locate an available PCI slot in your system, and remove the slot plate.
Step 3. Insert the adapter into the slot, and screw the endplate to the computer chassis. The endplate must
be screwed into the computer chassis to remain in compliance with part 15 of FCC rules.
Step 4. Replace the system's cover.
Step 5. Attach one end of the EBI cable (DB78-pin end) to the connector on the adapter.
Step 6. Connect the peripheral device to the other end of the cable (Male DB25-pin end).
Installing AD278A PCI MUX 8-Port Software
This section describes how to install the AD278A PCI MUX 8-port system software.
Step 1. Log on to the system as super user.
Step 2. The drivers, utilities, and manpage for the AD278A PCI MUX 8-port adapter are available at the
HP Software Depot. To locate the software at the HP Software Depot:
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Go to http://www.software.hp.com
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Select Internet ready and networking section.
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Click Receive for free >> option provided against MUX (PCI 8/64 port adapters), Driver
software heading.
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Fill out the free product registration form and click next.
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Search for Download Software option, and click the depot for HP-UX 11i v3 operating system
version to download the drivers, utilities, and manpage for the AD278A PCI MUX adapter.
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