StarTech.com ST1000BTPEX User manual

PCI Express LAN Card

ST1000BTPEX Instruction Manual

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10/100/1000 PCI Express LAN Card

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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 turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

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• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

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

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

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

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

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical Support and Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com PCI Express LAN Card. This high

performance 10/100/1000 BASE-T NIC is perfect for home and office use, providing a

cost-efficient solution for connecting to a high speed local area network, with data

transfer rates up to 1000Mbps using standard CAT5 cable, up to a maximum distance of

100 meters away.

Features

• PCI-Express Rev. 1.0 Compliant

• Supports full-duplex flow control

• Backward compatible for use with 10/100BASE-T networks

• Offers Crossover detection and Auto correction functions

• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.1a

• Easy Plug and Play operation

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System Requirements

• An available PCI Express slot

• Necessary cabling to connect card/computer to LAN

• Operating systems supported: Windows 2000, XP, XP 64-bit

Contents

This package should contain

• PCI Express Network Card (1)

• Driver CD (1)

• Instruction manual (1)

Instruction Manual

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Connecting the PCI Express Network Card to the computer motherboard:

1. Shut down all power connected to the computer, as well as all devices 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 power outlet.

2. Remove the computer cover. 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.

3. Locate an empty PCI Express (x1) slot, removing the metal bracket covering the

corresponding port/socket located at the back of the computer case. Please note:

This card will function correctly in extended PCIe slots (e.g. x4, x16) if available.

4. Position the card above the open PCI Express slot, ensuring that the card is aligned

with the entire 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), using the correct size screw (please consult

documentation that accompanied purchase of computer).

5. Replace the computer cover.

6. Connect your speakers to the appropriate speaker jacks on the sound card.

7. If unplugged, plug computer and all peripherals back in to power source. Turn your

computer on.

Installing the necessary drivers:

1. After restarting your computer, a message should appear indicating that Windows

has detected a hardware change. Click the Next button to continue with the

installation.

2. Insert the CD entitled Drivers and Utility into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.

3. Select Install the software automatically (recommended) , followed by the Next

button.

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4. WIndows will then search for and install compatible drivers for the PCI Express

network card:

5. Once the drivers have been installed, Windows will indicate that the Found New

Hardware Wizard has completed the necessary installation:

Please note: For future reference, the correct drivers for this device are located in the

following path, assuming that D:\ is the designation for the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive

being used: D:\Agere\ET1310\Windows

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Verifying installation

Once the installation has completed, verify that the device is properly installed, by

browsing to: Control Panel -> System -> Hardware (tab) -> Device Manager. The

new card will be located under Network Adapters:

Similarly, a new connection will appear in Network Connections:

Using the PCI Express LAN card

Once the card has been physically installed in the computer, and the necessary drivers

have been applied, the LAN card will be ready for use. Simply insert the RJ45 connector

provided by the CAT5 cable, into the RJ45 port on the rear bracket of the LAN card.

For instructions on how to configure the LAN card for use with specialized applications,

or for specific network functions, please consult any accompanying documentation for

your network equipment (i.e. cable modem, router, etc.)

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accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.

M45PATCH10BL

10 ft Blue Molded Category 5e (350 MHz) UTP Patch Cable

M45PATCH15BL

15 ft Blue Molded Category 5e (350 MHz) UTP Patch Cable

M45CROSS10BL

10 ft Blue Molded Category 5e (350 MHz) Crossover UTP Patch Cable

M45CROSS15BL

15 ft Blue Molded Category 5e (350 MHz) Crossover UTP Patch Cable

C6PATCH10BL

10 ft Blue Molded Category 6 Patch Cable - ETL Tested & Certified

C6PATCH12BL

12 ft Blue Molded Category 6 Patch Cable - ETL Tested & Certified

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Bus Type PCI Express x1

Connectors RJ45 Female

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1000Mbps data rate

Chipset AGERE ET1310

OS Support Windows 2000,XP, XP 64-bit

Product Dimensions 94 x 120 x 20 mm

(3.7” x 4.72” x 0.78”)

Product Weight 55 g (1.94 oz.)

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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.

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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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Revision Date: October 24 2006 Rev. A

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