StarTech.com ST1000SPEX User manual

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ST1000SPEX

1 Port PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet NIC Network Adapter Card

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 turning the equipment o and on,

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

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

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Table of Contents

Installation...................................................................................................................................................1

Package Contents ..........................................................................................................................1

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

Hardware Installation...................................................................................................................1

Driver Installation ...........................................................................................................................2

Verifying Driver Installation ......................................................................................................2

Networking Settings ............................................................................................................................2

How to Congure 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Structure....................................2

Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................2-3

Specications ............................................................................................................................................3

Technical Support ..................................................................................................................................4

Warranty Information..........................................................................................................................4

Instruction Manual 1

Installation

Package Contents

1 x Driver CD

1 x Gigabit Ethernet Card

1 x Low Prole Bracket

1 x Manual

System Requirements

Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7 32, 64-bit

PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express slot CAT5/CAT5E/CAT6 UTP/STP cable

Hardware Installation

To connect the ST1000SPEX 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 in2. struction 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 rmly 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

the purchase of your computer).

5. Replace the computer cover.

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

on.Driver Installation

Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003

1. When the Found New Hardware Wizard window pops up, please click the“Cancel”

button to cancel the driver installation for the device at this moment. The driver will be

installed in the next step.

2. Please insert the included driver CD into your CD-ROM Drive.

3. From the Start Bar, click Run.

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4. Type D:\PCIe\LAN\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D:\ to match your CD-ROM drive

letter)

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

6. Restart Windows to nalize the installation.

Windows® Vista/7

1. Please insert the included driver CD into your CD-ROM Drive.

2. From the Start Bar, click Run.

3. Type D:\PCIe\LAN\Vista\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D:\ to match your CD-ROM

drive letter)

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

5. Restart Windows to nalize the installation.

Verifying Driver Installation

Navigate to the Windows Control Panel and click on System Properties, then the “Device

Manager” tab. You should see a “Realtek RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC

(Windows® 2000/XP/Server2003” or Realtek RTL8168/8111 Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet

NIC (NDIS 6.0) (Windows® Vista)” installed under “Network adapters” item.

Networking Settings

Click “Network Connection” in the Control Panel to set your network settings.

1. Right-click the Local Area Connection used by the ST1000SPEX, then select “Properties”

from the pop-up menu.

2. Double-click the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”item to change network settings.

3. You can arm the network status by right-clicking the Local Area Connection used by

the ST1000SPEX, then selecting “Status” from the pop-up menu.

How to Congure 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet Structure

Connect to your 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet connection over unshielded twisted pair

(UTP) cable. The ST1000SPEX will automatically operate on either speed without manual

reconguration.

Troubleshooting

The computer is not detecting the ST1000SPEX.

1. Make sure that the ST1000SPEX is correctly inserted into the PCI Express slot; if not,

turn o the computer and plug it again.

2. If the ST1000SPEX is plugged in correctly, see if the golden connectors on the card are

clean; if not, clean the connector surface.

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3. If the ST1000SPEX is still not recognized, please change to another PCI Express slot on

your motherboard.

4. Please upgrade your motherboard BIOS to the latest version.

5. The card itself might be defective. You can try testing the ST1000SPEX on another

motherboard.

Computer failed to start after inserting Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Card.

Turn o the computer, remove the ST1000SPEX, and try to restart the computer. If the

computer starts successfully, it means that this card has not been inserted into the PCI

Express slot correctly. Please insert the card rmly into the PCI Express slot or try another slot.

How to deal with an exclamation point icon on the Ethernet Host controller.

1. Please shutdown your computer and move the card to another available slot, then

re-install the ST1000SPEX drivers again.

2. This icon usually means that there is a resource conict between the ST1000SPEX and

another card in your system. Please move the card to another available slot and restart

your computer. Windows will then re-congure itself and re-assign resources. Check

your device manager again. If the exclamation point is still there, repeat the process

until it no longer appears.

The card is not operating at Gigabit Ethernet transfer speeds.

1. Please arm your Ethernet environment supports Gigabit structure.

2. Please use CAT6 UTP/STP cable.

Specications

Bus Type PCI Express

Full Duplex Support Yes

LED Indicators 2 X 100 Link/Active LED (Green) Gigabit Link/Active LED (Green)

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 2.5 Gbps

Number of Ports 1

Auto MDIX Yes

Chipset Realtek RTL8111DL

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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 two year 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

ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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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