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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 2000/X64 or XP 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 static electricity from your body. We
recommend users to install this adapter wearing a wrist strap
attaching to your 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
