D-Link DGE-560SX User manual

Introduction
This quick Installation guide gives step-by-step instructions for setting up the D-Link
Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-SX(LC) PCI-Express X4 Adapter. It provides a throughput
of up to 2000 Mbps in Full duplex mode. For more detailed information on the Adapter,
its specifications and making changes to the network, see the User Manual that is
included with your adapter.
Check Your Package Contents
If any items are missing, please contact your reseller.
The DGE-560SX supports drivers for the following operating systems:
•Microsoft Windows 2000, 2000 server
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
•Microsoft Windows XP
•Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition
•Linux for Kernel 2.4.x, 2.6.x (please see User Manual for driver install
information.)
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DGE–560SX Gigabit Ethernet
1000BASE-SX PCI-E Adapter
CD-ROM (containing User Manual)
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Hardware Installation
Before you start, make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the
power cord.
1. Shut down the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the chassis cover.
3. Insert the card into an empty PCI-Express slot.
4. Replace the computer chassis cover.
5. Reconnect the power cord and turn the computer on. If the BIOS section of
your computer is plug and play compliant, then at the power up the BIOS will
automatically recognize and configure any newly installed DGE–560SX
Adapter.
Installing the DGE-560SX Driver
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Insert the driver CD included with the DGE–560SX into the CD ROM.
3. For Windows OS, the screen shown below will appear automatically. Click
Install Driver and follow the instructions on the installation wizard. The
following drivers are supported:
Caution: To avoid damage caused by static electricity, make sure to properly
ground yourself by first touching a metal part of your computer to discharge any
static electricity before working with the DGE-560SX Ethernet Adapter.

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•Microsoft Windows 2000, 2000 server
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
•Microsoft Windows XP
•Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition
To install the SNMP Agent, click Install SNMP Agent and follow the
instructions for installation. To view a separate document about the SNMP
Agent, click View SNMP Manual.
Connecting Network Cable
1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet enables operation over a distance of 75 meters in
62.5 / 125 micron-meter multi-mode fiber cable and 550 meter in 50 / 125 micron-
meter multi-mode fiber cable. A 850nm LC Fiber Optical connector is used to make the
fiber optic connection. The adapter is compliant with IEEE 802.3z specification for
1000Base-SX Ethernet standards. Please see the User Manual for technical
specifications.
Additional Information
If you are encountering problems setting up your adapter, please refer to the User
Manual that came with this adapter. It includes many more rules, charts, explanations
and examples to help you install your adapter.
Additional help is available online at http://www.dlink.com for the United States and
http://www.dlink.co.uk for Great Britain. URLs for D-Link websites in other countries
can be found on the list of D-Link offices at the back of the User Manual.

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Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States
and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support through
our website, or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United
States:
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
email:[email protected]
For Customers within Canada:
D-Link Canada Technical Support over the Telephone:
1-800-361-5265 (Canada)
Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 am ET
Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 12:00am ET
D-Link Canada Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email: [e-mail]