StarTech.com PEX100S User manual

PCI Express 10/100 Ethernet Card

PEX100S

FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................... 1

Features ......................................................................................1

Package contents ........................................................................1

System Requirements .................................................................1

Hardware Guide ............................................................................. 2

Installation...................................................................................... 3

Windows® XP, 2000, Server 2003...............................................3

Windows Vista® ..........................................................................4

Verifying Successful Installation (Optional) .................................5

Speciﬁcations ................................................................................ 6

Technical Support........................................................................7

Warranty Information ...................................................................7

Limitation of Liability ....................................................................7

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com PCI Express 10/100 Ethernet

Card. Providing a simple way to add 10/100 Ethernet capability to a PCI

Express enabled server or workstation for data throughput speeds of up

to 2.5Gbps, PEX100S provides a broad range of features and functions,

including support for both Full and Half Duplex operation as well as Wake

On LAN (WOL) Power Management. PEX100S also features Auto MDI/

MDIX automatic conﬁguration, simplifying installation and conﬁguration.

Features

Single-lane (or x1) PCI Express throughput rates of up to 2.5Gbps•

10/100 IEEE 802.3 speciﬁcation compliant•

10/100M data rate auto-negotiation•

LED indicate the status of data transmission•

Supports Wake On Lan (WOL) power management (optional)•

Package contents

This package should contain:

1 x Driver CD•

1 x PCIe 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Card•

1 x Instruction Manual•

1 x Low Proﬁle Bracket•

System Requirements

A host computer with an available PCI Express slot•

A CD/DVD-ROM Drive (Driver installation)•

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Hardware Guide

The following table provides descriptions of the 100 Link/Activity LED

status:

LED Color Status Description

100/ACT Green On Port is currently connected to a 100Mbps

network

Blink Sending/receiving packets

100 Link/Activity LED

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Installation

Hardware Installation

Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices1.

connected to the computer peripherally (i.e. Printers, Monitors,

Scanners etc.). As an added step to ensure safe installation, unplug

the power supply from the computer.

Remove the computer cover, allowing access to the motherboard and2.

available slots. For more detailed instruction on how to perform this

step, please refer to the documentation that was included with your

computer at the time of purchase.

Locate an empty PCI Express slot, removing the metal bracket3.

covering the accompanying empty port/socket on the rear panel of the

computer chassis.

Position the card above the open PCI Express slot, ensuring that the4.

card is properly aligned with the slot. Insert the card ﬁrmly into the slot,

distributing force evenly across the length of the board.

Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket (previously

covered by metal bracket, on the rear panel of the computer chassis),

using the correct size screw (if necessary, please consult document-

ation that accompanied purchase of computer).

Software Installation

Windows® XP, 2000, Server 2003

The following instructions are based on the installation procedure found

in the Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) operating system, but are similar if

not identical to Windows® 2000 and Windows Server® 2003:

Once the Windows® (2000, XP, Server 2003) operating system loads

following hardware installation, PEX100S will automatically be detected,

launching the Found New Hardware Wizard.

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When the1. Found New Hardware Wizard appears, please click the

Cancel button to halt driver installation for the device temporarily;

the driver for this device will be installed in the next step.

Insert the Driver CD that was included with PEX100S.2.

From the Windows desktop, click one the3. Start button, then select Run.

In the text space provided, type X:\PCIe\LAN\setup.exe (where X4.

denotes the letter assigned to your CD/DVD-ROM drive) and then click

OK.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.5.

Restart Windows to complete the installation6.

Windows Vista®

Once the Windows Vista® operating system loads following hardware

installation, the PEX100S 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI Express Card will

be detected, launching automatic installation of the Gigabit Ethernet PCI

Express Card.

Once this is complete:

Insert the Driver CD driver bound with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PCI

Express Card into your CD-ROM Drive.

Insert the Driver CD that was included with PEX100S.1.

From the Windows desktop, click one the2. Start button, then select Run.

In the text space provided, type3. X:\PCIe\LAN\Vista\setup.exe (where

X denotes the letter assigned to your CD/DVD-ROM drive) and then

click OK.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.4.

Restart the computer to complete the installation.5.

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Verifying Successful Installation (Optional)

Once the computer has been powered on following the driver installation

and the connection of the desired drive, you may wish to verify that the

necessary ﬁles have been installed properly. To do so:

Right-click on My Computer and select Manage.

In the left pane of the Computer Management window, select Device

Manager.

In the right pane of the Computer Management window, click on Network

Adapters; here, you should see an Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast

Ethernet NIC (Windows® 2000/XP/Server2003) or Realtek RTL8101

Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) (Windows® Vista).

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Specications

Connectors 1 x RJ45

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 100 Mbps

OS Support Windows® 2000/ME/XP/Vista™

Regulatory Certiﬁcations FCC/CE/ROHS

Product Weight 45 g (1.59 oz )

Product Dimensions 30 mm (1.18”) x 140 mm (5.51”) x

165 mm (6.5”) (W x H x L)

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commit-

ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your

product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive

selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime warranty. In addition, StarTech.com

warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the

periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period,

the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent

products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.

StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages

arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA

LLP (or their ofﬁcers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages

(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or

otherwise), loss of proﬁts, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising

out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid

for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or

exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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