PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Preface This manual describes how to install and use the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. This PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter allows options of the RJ-45 or different fiber connections (such as connector types and segment distance). To get the most out of this manual, you should have an understanding of Ethernet networking concepts.
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Product Overview Package Contents When you unpack the product package, you shall find the items listed below. Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent damage or missing items immediately to our authorized reseller. PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual Software Driver User’s Manual...
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Product Features Provide One 10/100/1000Base-TX port, or One 1000Base-SX/LX port RJ-45 connection: Auto-negotiate 10/100/1000Mbps and full/half duplex Auto MDI/MDIX Compliant with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T Fiber connections: SC connector for multi-mode and single-mode Compliant with IEEE 802.3z 1000Base-SX/LX PCI Express 1.0a compliant Supports Microsoft NDIS5 Checksum Offload (IP, TCP,...
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver Support The Adapter supports a wide range of drivers for commonly used network operating systems: Mirosoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP (32/64-bit), 2003, Vista (32/64-bit) FreeBSD 5.4, 6.0 Linux driver for kernel 2.4.x, 2.6.x (Support x86, x64) MacOS 10.4, 10.5 on Intel-based Mac computer NDIS2 driver for DOS (Support MSclient, Lantastic, Lanman, Norton Ghost)
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Hardware Installation Installing Ethernet Adapter into PCI Express slot Step 1: Turn off the power to the PC. Step 2: Remove any metal decorations from your hands and wrists. Step 3: Remove the cover from your PC. Step 4: Locate an empty bus mastering PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding backplate.
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Connecting to Your Network PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to connect the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to a network. <Note> You must connect the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to the network before installing the network driver.
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PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Step 3: Connect the network cable to the connector on the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. This network cable consists of two individual cables: one for ‘transmission (TX)’, and the other for ‘reception (RX)’. Step 4: Connect the other end of the network cable to a 1000BASE-SX/LX switch.
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Cabling Requirements For connector type, cabling requirements, and maximum segment distance when connecting the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to your network, please refer to the following table. Speed Connector Port Speed Cable Distance Half/Full Duplex 10Base-T RJ-45...
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver Installation 1. Turn on the computer after plugging PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to PCI Express slot. The “Found New Hardware Wizard” window pop up. 2. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and click “Next”...
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PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 3. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations.” and then select “Include this location in the search:”. Click “Browse” to specify the driver location and click “Next” to continue. 4. Select “Yes, connect and search for the software on the internet” and click “Next”...
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Diagnostics Utility The Diagnostics Utility is a Windows platform application. It provides General information, VLAN ID settings, Driver property settings, Diagnostics function, Statistics, Cable analysis, and Wake On LAN function. Diagnostics Utility Installation 1. Look for the file named “Install2KXP.exe” on the installation CD-ROM.
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PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 3. After Diagnostics Utility has been successfully installed, click on Finish. 4. Simply click Diagnostics Utility under Programs Realtek Diagnostics to launch the Diagnostics Utility. User’s Manual...
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Diagnostics Utility Configuration General This page displays general information about the selected network adapter. User’s Manual...
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter VLAN This page shows information about VLANs on current selected network adapter. User can add or remove VLAN here. Besides, user can change the VLAN ID of existing VLAN. Driver This page displays driver information of the selected network adapter.
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Advanced Setting This page displays working parameters for this network adapter. User can modify these parameters here. For Windows 98SE and ME, it needs to reboot to change the parameters. Diagnostics This page performs hardware tests on selected network adapter. Send and Receive Two PCs with adapters in the same LAN can perform send &...
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Statistics This page show statistics of current selected network adapter, including throughput, number of good packet sent / received, and number of error packet sent / received. Cable This page estimates the length of the plugged cable. User’s Manual...
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Wake On LAN This page provides three ways for user to wake up a PC in stand by or hibernate mode via selected network adapter. A computer can be waked up only if related configurations in BIOS and the network adapter are enabled.
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