Edimax EN-9260TX-E, User Manual

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3. Installing the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet 
Adapter 

3.1 System Requirements 

y

  One available PCI Express slot 

y

 Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/XP/MAC 10.4x/Linux based computer. 

y

  A CD-ROM Drive 

3.2 Hardware Installation 

Caution:

Before installing this adapter, please touch the metal case of your 
computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. We 
recommend users to install this adapter wearing a wrist strap attached to 
the PC chassis. 

1. Turn off the computer. 
2. Remove the computer’s cover in accordance to its manual. 
3. Insert the contact edge of the adapter card into the connector of an 

available PCI Express slot. Press the card firmly into the connector. 
Please make sure that the card’s contacts are fully seated in the PCI 
slot. 

4. Install the bracket screw that secures the card to the computer 

chassis. 

5. Replace the computer’s cover. 
6. Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 network connector. 
7. Turn on the computer. 

Note:

 You may select the networking cable according to the following 

information:  
 
10 BASE-T:   

Category 3,4 or 5 UTP/STP 

100 BASE-TX: 

Category 5 UTP/STP 

1000 BASE-T: 

Category 5, 5e UTP/STP