StarTech.com ST10000SPEX manual

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    Manual Revision: 05/20/2014 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.star tech.c[...]

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    Instruction Manual FCC C ompliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are desig ned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses and can radiate [...]

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    Instruction Manual i T able of C ontents Introduction ............................................................................................ 1 Packaging Conten ts ................................................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements .............................[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Packaging C ontents • 1x 1 Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Netw ork Card • 1x Low P role Bracket • 1x Driver CD • 1x Instruction Manual Sy stem Requirements • PCI Express enabled computer with an av ailable PCI Express x4 slot • Windows® 8.1 (32/64bit), 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Windows Server® 2012, `20[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of the case. Note: If installing the card into a small form factor/low pr ole system, replacing the pre-installed full prole bracket with the included low prole installation bracket may be necessary. 5. Place the co ver back ont[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 5. On the How do you w ant to search for driver software Window , click Bro wse my computer for driv er sof twar e , then Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my comput er .[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 6. F rom the next screen labeled Select your device’ s type from the list below , select Show All Devices (should be highlighted b y default), and then click Nex t . Note: This screen does not appear on all systems, mo ve on to the next step if this does not apply . 7. On the Select the Device Driver you want to install for t[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 11.Click the OK button on the Install From Disk dialog bo x which will close the window. 12.Once back at the Select the Device Driver you want to install for this hardw are screen , click Nex t and then Close once the driver has installed .[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 13.At this point of the install, y ou may receive a message pop-up stating Windows can ’t verify the publisher of this driver software , click Install this driv er sof tware an yway .[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 V erifying Installation Window s 1. F rom the main desktop or star t menu , right- click on “ Computer ” then selec t “ Manage .” 2. In the Computer Management window , select Device Manager from the left window panel. Windows 8.1 users can right click on the Start button and click Device Manager . 3. Under the Network [...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 T echnical Support StarT ech.com ’ s lifetime t echnical suppor t is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your pr oduc t, visit ww w .startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test driver[...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one-stop source f or ever y connectivity part you need. Fr om the latest technology to legacy products — and all the parts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy t o lo[...]