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WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
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 profile system, replacing the pre-installed full profile bracket with the included low profile installation bracket may be necessary.
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4. If AutoPlay is disabled, browse to your CD/DVD drive, open the “PEX1000MMSC2_ SFP2_Driver” folder, and run the “Setup.exe” application within the appropriate Operating System folder for the system you are using. 5. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the software installation. NOTE: You may be prompted to restart your system.
Mac OS 1. Insert the provided CD into your DVD/CD-ROM drive. 2. For OS 10.7 and up, browse to the “\PEX1000MMSC2_SFP2_Driver\MacOS\MacOS 10.7\Packages” folder on the disc and then run the “dstroot.pkg” application to start the install. NOTE: For OS 10.4-10.6, please run the appropriate “.pkg” application from the applicable OS version folder for the system you are using.
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3. Under the Network Adapters category should be a “Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller” device. “Right-click” on the device and select “Properties” to make sure it is installed and working correctly. Mac OS 1. Open the “System Profiler” by clicking the Apple symbol in the top left corner, select “About this Mac”, then select “More Info.
Software Utility The PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter also includes an optional monitoring and maintenance software utility. Run the “setup.exe” file located within the “PEX1000MMSC2_SFP2_Utility” folder on the included CD to provide access to configuration settings as well as testing and reporting statistics. Connecting to a Network Network Configuration For connector type, cabling requirements, and maximum segment distance when...
1. Remove the protective covers from the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter’s connector. 2. Prepare a network cable with the corresponding “SC” connectors for the two end devices. One end to the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and the other to a 1000Mbps fiber port on the network switch.
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