# Installation summary

The following table summarizes the procedure for installing the hardware and software components:

Step | Action
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1 | Ensure that your PC system meets the system requirements.
2 | Power down the system if it is running.
3 | If necessary, configure the CG 6565E board for H.100 bus termination.
4 | Install the CG 6565E board in a PCIe slot.
5 | Power up the system.
6 | Install Natural Access, which also installs the CG board driver and runtime software. The hardware interface drivers are installed with NaturalAccess software.
7 | Create or edit an OAM system configuration file and board keyword file describing your setup. For more information, refer to Configuring and starting the system with oamsys and the Dialogic® NaturalAccess™ OAM System Developer’s Manual.
8 | Configure the CG 6565E board either without trunk interfaces or with T1 or E1 interfaces as described in Configuring the hardware.
9 | Configure an Ethernet connection. For more information, refer to the Configuring Ethernet interfaces section.
10 | Run oamsys to configure the boards as specified in the configuration files.
11 | Connect the board interfaces to T1 or E1 trunks (if enabled) and Ethernet connections.
12 | Verify that your installation is operational.