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StarTech.com PEX100S manual

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  • Page 1

    PCI E xpres s 1 0/ 10 0 Eth ern et C ard PEX100S[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device , pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses and can radiate radio frequency ener[...]

  • Page 3

    Instruction Manual i Instruction Manual T able of Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 1 Features ...................................................................................... 1 P ackage contents ........................................................................ 1 S[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.com PCI Express 10/100 Ethernet Card. Providing a simple wa y to add 10/100 Ethernet capability to a PCI Express enabled server or workstation f or data throughput speeds of up to 2.5Gbps, PEX100S provides a broad r ange of features and functions , including suppor t f or both [...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Hardware Guide The follo wing table pro vides descriptions of the 100 Link/Activity LED status: LED Color Status Description 100/A CT Green On P or t is currently connected to a 100Mbps network Blink Sending/receiving pack ets 100 Link/Activity LED[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Inst allation Hardware Installation Shut down all pow er connected to the computer , as well as all devices 1. connected to the computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors, Scanners etc.). As an added step to ensure safe installation, unplug the power supply from the computer . Remov e the computer cov er , allowing access t[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 When the 1. Found New Har dware Wizar d appears, please click the Cancel button to halt driver installation f or the device temporarily; the driver f or this device will be installed in the ne xt step. Inser t the Driver CD that w as included with PEX100S. 2. F rom the Windows desktop, clic k one the 3. Start button, then selec[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 V erifying Successful Installation (Optional) Once the computer has been powered on f ollowing the driver installation and the connection of the desired drive, y ou ma y wish to verify that the necessary files have been installed properly . T o do so: Right-click on My Computer and select Manage . In the left pane of the Compu[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Specications Connectors 1 x RJ45 Maximum Data T ransfer Rate 100 Mbps OS Support Windows® 2000/ME/XP/Vista™ Regulatory Certifications FCC/CE/ROHS Product W eight 45 g (1.59 oz ) Product Dimensions 30 mm (1.18”) x 140 mm (5.51”) x 165 mm (6.5”) (W x H x L)[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 T echnical Support StarT ech.com’ s lif etime technical support is an integral part of our commit- ment to pro vide industry-leading solutions. If y ou e ver need help with y our product, visit www .star tech.com/support and access our comprehensiv e selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads . W arranty Informat[...]

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    StarT ech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans man y channels, including gov ernment, education and industrial f acilities to name just a f ew . We offer an unmatched selection of computer par ts, cables, A/V products , KVM and Ser v er Management [...]