D-Link DGE-550SX User manual

D-Link DGE-550SX Quick Installation Guide2
Product Contents
Verify that your DGE-550SX PCI-X 1000Base-SX Network Adapter
package contains the following items. If any items are missing, please
contact your reseller.
• D-Link DGE-550SX PCI-X 1000Base-SX Network Adapter
• Drivers, Manual, and Warranty on CD
System Requirements
Before installing the DGE-550SX, check your system for the following
minimum configuration requirements.
• Windows®XP SP2, 2000 SP4, Vista™, or 2003*
• CD-ROM Drive
• 20MB of Hard Disk Space
• 32-bit PCI Slot

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Introduction
The D-Link DGE-550SX is a high-bandwidth network adapter, providing up
to 2000Mbps full-duplex bandwidth capacity to support high-end servers.
This adapter delivers added performance to the network while working
with the existing LAN infrastructure. In addition, with advanced functions
like VLAN filtering and hardware-based Chip-Level IP (CLIP) packet
processing, the adapter provides added performance, flexible configuration
and secure networking to users in a standards-based environment. Inside
its compact form, the DGE-550SX network adapter holds a Gigabit Ethernet
controller and a standard-based PCI/PCI-X interface with a fiber SC duplex
connector. Its front panel includes LEDs to indicate linkage and activity
states.
The DGE-550SX network adapter can be installed in (short) 32-bit or long
(64-bit) PCI/PCI-X slots at 33MHz, 100MHz, or 133MHz.Best performance,
however, is reached with a 64-bit/133MHz bus.
No pre-installation is required to setup the DGE-550SX network adapter,
simply insert it into the PCI/PCI-X slot. For more detailed information
about the network adapter and technical specifications, please refer to
the manual located on the Autorun CD.

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Step 1 - Driver Installation
Turn on your computer and insert the D-Link DGE-550SX Autorun CD in
the CD-ROM drive.
Note: Do not install the adapter until you install the drivers.
If the Autorun CD function does not automatically start on your computer,
go to Start > Run. In the run command box type “D:\Autorun.exe” (where
D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive).
When the autorun screen appears, click Install Drivers.
Drivers for non-Windows®operating systems are located on the D-Link
CD, and can be accessed via the View Other Drivers button.
Please see the section “Alternate Driver Installation” in the manual for a
detailed description on installing drivers for a specific operating system.

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Step 3 - Connecting the Network Cable
1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet enables operation over 50.0mm or 62.5mm
multimode fiber-optic cabling systems. With 62.5mm multimode fiber-optic
cabling link lengths are limited to 275 m (max distance), 50.0mm multimode
fiber-optic cabling allows for link lengths of 550 m (max distance).
Step 2 - Hardware Installation
A. Shut down the computer and unplug the power cord.
B. Remove the chassis cover. If you are installing a network adapter in
a tower computer, we recommend to put the computer on its side in
order to be able to apply the correct force to insert the adapter into the
PCI/PCI-X slot.
C. Locate an empty PCI or PCI-X slot on the motherboard.
Note: This adapter can be installed in (short) 32-bit or (long) 64-bit
PCI/PCI-X slots at 33 MHz, 66 MHz, 100 MHz, or 133 MHz. Best
performance, however, is reached with a 64-bit/133 MHz bus.
D. Insert the network adapter into the PCI/PCI-X slot and push it down
vertically into the slot until it is firmly seated.
E. Install the bracket screw to secure the network adapter to the computer
chassis.
F. Replace the computer chassis cover.
G. Reconnect the power and switch the computer power on. If the BIOS
section of your computer’s boot program is plug-and-play compliant,
then at power-up the BIOS will automatically configure any newly
installed DGE-550SX Network Adapter.
Additional Information
If you are encountering problems setting up your network adapter, please
refer to the manual located on the Autorun CD.

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Notes

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Technical Support
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software updates for D-Link products.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical
Support through our website or by phone.
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Version 2.1
September 24, 2007
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