D-Link DFE-538TX Mounting instructions

Contents of Package:
• DFE-538TX Fast Ethernet Adapter
• Quick Install Guide
• CD-ROM, which includes driver software
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
Pre-installation Procedures:
If you have already installed the DFE-538TX into a PCI slot, advanced users may utilize the
“Add New Hardware Wizard” to manually specify the location of the driver on the CD-
ROM.
Otherwise, we strongly recommend canceling the “Add New Hardware Wizard” and
instead using the “Install Drivers” program in the CD-ROM.
Here is quick summary of the proper installation procedure:
• Run the driver installation from the DFE-538TX CD-ROM.
• Turn Off the computer and install the DFE-538TX into the PCI slot.
• Restart the computer to complete the installation.
Installing the DFE-538TX Drivers
• Turn ON the computer.
• Insert the driver CD, which is included with the DFE-538TX, into the
CD-ROM drive.
DO NOT insert the DFE-538TX into the computer’s PCI
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DO NOT insert the DFE-538TX into the
computer’s PCI slot before installing the drivers.

The following window will appear.
Click on “Install Drivers.”
For Windows 2000 and Windows ME users, the following screen will appear.
Click OK
For Windows 98/98SE users, this screen will be displayed.
Click Yes
Installing the DFE-538TX into the
computer’s PCI slot
Note: To avoid static electric charges, please touch an unpainted screw on the
outside of the power supply before installing or working with the DFE-528-TX.
Next, TURN OFF the computer and
unplug the power cord.

• Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
• Remove the back cover of your computer. (Refer to your computer’s manual
if needed.)
• Locate an available PCI slot. PCI slots are usually white or cream colored.
• Remove the backplate (the small piece of metal that covers the opening for
the PCI card on the back cover that you just removed.)
• Insert the DFE-538TX carefully and firmly into the PCI slot.
• Secure the DFE-538TX with the screw from the backplate.
• Replace your computer’s cover.
Finishing the Installation
• TURN ON the computer.
For Windows 98/98SE and Windows ME users, the following screen will appear.
Click Yes, to restart the computer.
For Windows 2000 users, this screen will be displayed.
Click OK, to complete the installation.
(Note: Windows 2000 will not require a restart.)

Checking the Installation
• Go to START>RUN.
• Type “winipcfg.” (In Win2000, type “ipconfig/all.”) In some
cases it may be necessary to “Release and Renew” the IP address.
Make sure to select the DFE-538TX as the specified adapter in the
pull down menu.
• If the IP address belongs to the same IP range and subnet mask as
the local network, then open the web browser and test the Internet
connection.

Technical Support
You can find the most recent software and user
documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers
within the United States for the duration of the
warranty period on this product.
U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support
through our web site or by phone.
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com