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CHAPTER 1 • CREATING A DIAL-UP INTERNET CONNECTION 13
Installing an Internal Modem
In all cases, never use excessive force to install your
modem. If you would have to “cut and file,” stop everything.
Make sure that you have the right card for the right
slot.
The following steps are general and do not apply in all
cases. If in doubt, consult the instructions that came with
your modem. You may also find modem installation
instructions on the modem driver floppy disk, or on the
manufacturer’s Web site.
1. Disconnect your computer from all power lines and
connections to peripherals such as your monitor.
2. Remove the screws from the back of your computer,
and then remove the computer cover.
Remember to put your screws in a safe place.
3. Ground yourself by touching a large piece of
metal. A metallic file cabinet or computer cover
should be sufficient. Ground yourself frequently
while you are installing your modem.
4. Look at your modem. If you have documentation
available, check to see if it is an ISA or PCI
modem. Look at the card. Most of the card should
be green. The bottom of the green part of the card
should be coated with gold or silver. You will insert
this end of the card into the appropriate slot.
5. Look inside your computer. If you have an ISA
card, you will install it in the black slot. If you have
a PCI card, you will install it in the shorter white
slot. (Hint—ISA and PCI slots are parallel.)