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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a S2Konnect product.
This document describes the installation of the network adapter card.
The N-3010 is a PCI Express adapter which must be installed in a PCI Express slot of the computer.
The adapter contains a Network chipset "Marvell 88E8057"
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System requirements
Computer System:
The N-3010 adapter is a typical desktop adapter supporting high throughput of data.
You may utilize this adapter in any system supporting PCI Express bus with one Lane (PCIe x1).
Cable:
You must use minimum a Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cable for 100 MB/s or Gigabit
(1000 MB/s) transfer rates.
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Installation of the S2Konnect N-3010
Network Adapter
The installation procedure in Hot-Plug systems may differ from the following. For Hot-Plug sys-
tems, read the corresponding documentation. Have the computer manual ready and if necessary,
a key and screwdriver to open the cover and remove the bracket.
To install the adapter in the computer, proceed as follows:
1.
Switch off the computer in wich the network adapter is to be installed.
2.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
Observe the safety instructions (see page 7)
3.
Open the computer cover as described in your computer manual.
You may need a screwdriver or similar tool to remove the screws from the cover.
If you are installing a network adapter in a tower computer, we recommend to put the com-
puter on its side in order to apply the correct force to insert the adapter into the PCI Express slot.
4.
Consult the section in your computer manual that describes how to install expansion cards.
5.
Locate a free PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
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S2Konnect PCI Express adapters can be installed in x1, x4, x8 and x16 slots.
6.
Remove the bracket from the expansion slot (if applicable).
Follow the instruction in your computer manual.
7.
Remove the network adapter from the antistatic bag.
Observe the safety instructions (see page 7).
8.
Insert the network adapter into the PCI Express slot as described in your computer manual
(also see figure 1 "Insertion of the adapter into the computer").
Make sure the network adapter is correctly aligned with the PCI Express slot on the motherboard.
9.
Push the network adapter down vertically into the slot until it is firmly seated.
10. If available, tighten the locking screw on the fixing bracket until the adapter is firmly connec-
ted to the computer cover (or to the attachment provided for expansion cards).
11. Replace the computer cover.
12. Replace and tighten all screws.
13. Reconnect the power supply.
Observe the safety instructions (see page 7)
S2Konnect N-3010
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