StarTech.com ST4000PEXPSE manual

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    Manual Revision: 11/03/2014 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 designed t o provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiat e [...]

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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 PCI Express Network Card • 1x Driver CD • 1x Instruction Manual Sy stem Requirements • PCI Express enabled computer syst em with available PCI Express slot • Available SA T A power or LP4 Molex connector from the computer pow er supply • Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), [...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 P roduc t Diag ram Fr ont View LED Indicators LED Color Status Link/Activity Green Solid On: Link detected Flashing: Data transmission O : No link detected PoE Enabled Y ellow Solid On: PoE enabled (P owered Device detected) O : P oE disabled (Powered Device not detected)[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 Installation Hardwar e I nstalla tion W ARNING! PCI Express cards, like all comput er equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure tha t you are properly grounded befor e opening your computer case or touching your PCI Expr ess card. StarT ech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installin[...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 3. Navigate to the LAN/Realtek/RTL8111B_8111C_8111E f older and then selec t the appropriate folder f or your operating system version. 4. Double- click the le Setup .exe application to start the driver installation program. 5. Follo w the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. NOTE: Y ou may be prompted t o re[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 Specications Number of Ports 4 Host Interface PCI Express x4 Chipset c External Connector(s) 4 x RJ-45 Female Internal Connector(s) 1 x LP4 (4 pin; Molex Large Drive P ower) Male 1 x SA T A Pow er (15 pin) Plug Maximum Data T ransfer Rate 2000 Mbps (F ull- duplex) Supported Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab IEE[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support 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 .star tech.c om/suppor t and access our compr ehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test driv[...]

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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 for every connectivity par t you need. F rom 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 loc[...]