Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Preface This manual describes how to install and use the Signamax 098- 2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter, a high-performance network interface card for 32 and 64 bit PCI buses. Delivering a fully scalable solution, this adapter fully complies with IEEE802.3z 1000BaseSX/LX standards, and auto-negotiates duplex modes.
Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents REFACE ABLE OF ONTENTS RODUCT VERVIEW IGABIT IBER THERNET DAPTER ACKAGE ONTENTS RODUCT EATURES Enhanced Features Driver Support LED Status Indicators NSTALLATION NSTALLING DAPTER INTO SLOT ONNECTING TO ETWORK OADING ETWORK...
Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Product Overview Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Figure 1: Gigabit Fiber Adapter with SC connector, featuring two LEDs 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 your authorized reseller.
Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Product Features • Provides one SC port. • Provides status LEDs. • Supports half-duplex or full-duplex operation for up to a 2 Gbps data transfer rate. • Supports PCI bus clock speeds up to 66MHz.
Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Installation Installing Adapter into PCI 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.
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Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Insert the ad a pter into PCI slot a nd sc rew it onto b a c kp late Figure 2: Installing the adapter into a suitable PCI slot Always ensure the power is turned off before any installation to avoid electric shock and possible damage to the equipment.
Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Connecting to Your Network This section describes how to connect the adapter to a fiber wire- based Gigabit Fiber Ethernet network, which contributes to its optimal performance. You must connect the adapter to the network before installing the network driver.
Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Loading Network Drivers The adapter supports a wide range of drivers for commonly used network operating systems. The following drivers are provided in the diskette enclosed in the product package. • NDIS drivers for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows NT4.0, 2000, ME.
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Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter LED Indicators FDX (Full-duplex) / COL (Collision) LNK (Link) / ACT (Activity) Dimensions 165 mm × 80 mm Net Weight 70g approx. Power Consumption 5VDC, 900mA, 5W max. Operating Temperature 0°C to 40° C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)