D-Link PCI-Express X4 User manual

Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-SX(LC)
PCI-Express X4 Adapter
User Manual
(July 2007) Ver.2.00
6DGE560SX.02G
RECYCLABLE

Contents
IMPORTANT INFORMATION............................................................................................................ 1
What’s New ............................................................................................................................................... 1
System Hardware Requirements ....................................................................................................... 1
Operating Systems Supported:................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 2
Summary of Features ......................................................................................................................... 2
LED Indicators .................................................................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 3
Unpack and Inspect............................................................................................................................ 3
Software Installation ........................................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the Network Cable........................................................................................................... 4
Installing the Adapter.......................................................................................................................... 4
D-Link Network Control Program ....................................................................................................... 4
Advanced Adapter Configuration ....................................................................................................... 8
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 9

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Important Information
Please read the information below before installing the D-Link Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-SX(LC) PCI-
Express X4 Adapter on your system.
What’s New
The latest generation PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus architecture called PCI Express, uses a 2.5-
GHz serial Input/Output structure for higher bandwidth and better scalability than its previous architectures. The
DGE-560SX 1000BASE-SX (LC) PCI-Express x4 supports up to 2 Gbps total bidirectional throughput. The
faster serial-bus architecture provides bidirectional dedicated Input/Output with 2.5-GHz clocking, compared to
133-MHz parallel bus of the previous generation PCI-Expanded (PCI-X).
System Hardware Requirements
Before installing the DGE-560SX, check to be sure your system meets the following minimum requirements:
•Available PCI-Express (x4 or higher) card slot
•64 MB of System Memory
•150 MHz or faster processor
•The most recent BIOS version for your system
•In addition to these system requirements, the optical network interface requires a 850nm LC Fiber
Optical connector
Hardware Driver Compatability
To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you download the latest hardware drivers for all your
particular adapters from the manufacturer's web site.
It is recommended that you install the latest Service Packs and/or Hot Fixes from Microsoft prior to installing
D-Link PCI-Express Card Software. Refer to the Release Notes for the latest list of Service Packs and/or Hot
Fixes that are required.
Operating Systems Supported:
•Microsoft Windows 2000
•Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64
•Microsoft Windows XP
•Microsoft Windows XP x64
•Microsoft Windows Vista x86
•Microsoft Windows Vista x64
•Linux for Kernel 2.4.x
•Linux for Kernel 2.6.x

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Introduction
The DGE-560SX 1000BASE-SX (LC) PCI-Express x4 network adapter card is ideal for optical Gigabit
Ethernet to desktop PC networking. The card is capable of supporting total bidirectional bandwidth of up to 2
Gbps and can be installed on a desktop PC or server.
Notable features of the DGE-560SX include VLAN tagging, LED display for linkage and activity, Flow Control
and 802.1p Priority support.
Summary of Features
Designed for versatility and performance, the DGE-560SX provides the following:
•Compliant with IEEE 802.3z specification for 1000Base-SX Ethernet standards
•Support PCI-E 1.0a interface with 2.5GHz signaling
•9K bytes Jumbo frame support
•Support IEEE 802.1p (QoS)
•Support IEEE 802.1q VLAN
•With D-Link Network Control Program for advanced feature setting
•Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Support
•Compliant to IEEE 802.3x for flow control and full-duplex operation
•Promiscuous Mode
•Support Full-duplex operation
•Link/Act LED
•Transmission distance range:
-75 meter in 62.5/125 micron-meter multi-mode fiber cable
-550 meter in 50/125 micron-meter multi-mode fiber cable
Driver Support for:
-Microsoft Windows 2000
-Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
-Microsoft Windows Server 2003
-Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64
-Microsoft Windows XP
-Microsoft Windows XP x64
-Microsoft Windows Vista x86
-Microsoft Windows Vista x64
-Linux for Kernel 2.4.x
-Linux for Kernel 2.6.x
LED Indicators
The DGE-560SX Adapter features one LED indicators:
•Act (Activity) Flashing green indicates activity (transmitting or receiving) within the adapter.
•Link Steady green indicates good linkage between the DGE-560SX and its supporting server or switch.

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Installation
Follow the instructions in this section to install the adapter.
Unpack and Inspect
Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Make sure you have the following items:
•One DGE-560SX 1000BASE-SX(LC) PCI-E x4 Adapter Card
•CD-ROM containing system drivers, and Quick Installation Guide
Software Installation
To install the driver, insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of the system with the installed adapter. Click
the Install link and follow the instructions that appear to install the driver.
Caution: Under ordinary circumstances, a DGE-560SX card will not be affected
by static charge. In some circumstances where you may carry an extraordinarily
high static charge, it is good practice to reduce the charge by touching a ground
before handling the adapter card.

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Connecting the Network Cable
The DGE-560SX 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet network adapter card enables operation over 850nm 62.5/125
fiber optic cable up to 75 meters and 850nm 50/125 fiber optic cable up to 550 meters. The network adapter card
connects to fiber optic cabling equipped with an LC Fiber Optical connector.
Installing the Adapter
1. Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord, and remove the chassis cover.
2. Insert the contact edge of the DGE-560SX card into the connector of an available PCI-Express (x4 or higher)
Bus expansion slot. Press the card firmly into the connector such that the card’s contacts are fully seated in
the PCI connector.
3. Install the bracket screw that secures the card to the computer chassis.
4. Replace the computer’s chassis cover.
5. Reconnect the computer’s power cord, and switch 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-560SX adapter.
D-Link Network Control Program
To install the D-Link Network Control Program, insert the CD-ROM in the system CD-ROM drive and click the
Install link. Follow the instructions that appear to install the program.
The D-Link Network Control Program is included with the DGE-560SX. This program is used to monitor the
adapter and create VLAN information including VLAN Identifier and name for the system in which it is
installed.
To launch the D-Link Network Control program, double-click the D-Link Network Control icon in the Control
Panel folder.
NOTE: D-Link Network Control Program can be installed and used on Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Windows Server 2003.
CPA don’t support Vista.

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The Network Control menu lists adapters installed on the system. For systems with multiple adapters installed,
select the DGE-560SX from the list and click OK. Click the menu tab for the menu you want to view.

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NOTE: The Power Management and Sensors functions are not currently supported on
the adapter.
To add VLAN ID, click the Virtual LAN menu tab.

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In the Virtual LAN menu tab, click the Add VLAN button.
In the Add Virtual LAN pop-up menu, select the Virtual LAN ID (VID) number used for the system. A Virtual
LAN Name can also be created but is optional. The Add Virtual LAN menu is also used to configure Jumbo
Frames, Transmit Buffers, and Receive Buffers.

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Advanced Adapter Configuration
The DGE-560SX supports advanced features including the SNMP agent described in the separate SNMP Agent
Manual, and support for 802.1p priority. To enable or disable 802.1p support on the adapter, go to the
Properties menu (right-click on Local Area Connection icon in Network Connections) and click the
Configure button:
Click the Advanced tab in the men that appears:
Use the Advanced configuration menus to configure 802.1p, select 802.1p Support from the Property list and
choose On to enable or Off to disable from the Value pull-down menu.
Other advanced configuration features that can be changed or enabled include Flow Control, Jumbo Frames,
Log Status Messages, Transmit and Receive buffers, and others.