D-Link DFE-530TX+ User manual

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Users of Windows 2000/Me/98se: Do Not
Install the DFE-530TX+ until you install the
drivers on the D-Link CD-ROM first.
Thisproductworkswiththefollowing
operating system software: WindowsXP,
Windows 2000, Windows Me,
Windows 98se,
Mac OS 9x and Mac OS X
DFE-530TX+
D-Link™
PCIFastEthernetAdapter
You must have at least the following:
•A laptop computer with an available 32-bit PCI slot
•At least a 300 MHz processor and 32 MB of memory
Before You Begin
Check Your Package Contents
These are the items included with your DFE-530TX+ purchase:
DFE-530TX+ Fast Ethernet Adapter
CD-ROM(containing Manualand Warranty)
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
©2003 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Software and
specifications subject to change without notice. DFE-530TX+. 03182003

Windows 2000, Me and 98/98se
Driver Pre-Installation
With your computer ON, insert the DFE-530TX+ Driver CD into your
CD-ROM Drive. The Autorun Screen will appear as shown here.
Users of Windows XP, Mac OS 9.x and
Mac OS X may proceed to Section 2:
Hardware Installation
Please wait until you see the following screen informing you that the drivers
have been pre-installed onto your computer.
Windows Me/98se users will be prompted to restart your computer. Click
“No” and shut down your computer manually using the Start > Shut down
function.
Click on Install Drivers
to pre-install the drivers
onto your computer.

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•Keep the CD you have inserted
in the CD-ROM drive.
•Shut Down your computer and
unplug the power cord.
•Remove the outer cover of
your computer. (Refer to your
computer manual if needed.)
•Locate an available PCI slot.
(PCI slots are usually white or
creamcolored.)
•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-530TX+
carefully into the PCI slot.
•Secure the DFE-530TX+ with
the screw from the backplate.
•Replace your computer’s cover.
•Plug in the power cord and
turn on your computer.
HardwareInstallation
Opening the case of your computer may compromise
the warranty of your computer. Consult the computer
manufacturer before opening the case to ensure that
you adhere to warranty guidelines. In some cases, you
may need to have the DFE530TX+ installed by your
computermanufacturer.
Note! Before touching any electronic components, make sure you first touch
an unpainted, grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity stored
on your clothing or body.

Keep the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. After the DFE-530TX+ has
been physically installed in your computer and you have turned on
your computer, Windows will detect and load the appropriate drivers
automatically. See the sections below that correspond to your
operating system for more detailed information.
Windows XP Users
Windows XP includes drivers for the DFE-530TX+ and loads it
automatically as a Realtek device, which is normal. Once installed,
a notice will appear near the
clockon the Windowstask
bar to inform you that the
new hardware has been
installed and it is now ready
to be used.
Windows 2000 Users
Windows 2000 will boot up and automatically install drivers for the
DFE-530TX+. Once the hour glass has disappeared, the driver install
willbecomplete.
Windows Me & 98/98se Users
After Windows has finished booting up and loaded the drivers, you
will see the following prompt asking you to restart your computer.
Windows XP, 2000, Me and 98/
98se Driver Installation
Users of Windows 2000, Me, and 98/98Se should have already run the
driver pre-installation program from the Driver CD. If you have not done
this and you have already installed the DFE-530TX+ into the PCI slot,
you will need to cancel the New Hardware Wizard and start over at
Section 2: Windows 2000, Me and 98/98se Driver Pre-Installation.
Click Yes to restart your computer and complete the installation.

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Macintosh OS 9.x Driver Installation
After the DFE-530TX+ has been installed into your Macintosh and
you have turned on your computer, please follow these steps to
install the drivers under Macintosh OS 9.x.
InserttheCD-ROMintotheMacintoshs
CD-ROM drive
Double-click on the CD-ROM
icon on the desktop
Double-click on the
Macintosh folder.
Copy the folder
DFE-530TX+ Driver
for Mac OS to
desktop.
Double-click on the
folder DFE-530TX+
Driver for MacOS
when it appears on
your desktop.
Double-click on the
Installer icon.

Macintosh OS X Driver Installation
Click Install to
continue.
After the computer restarts, the installation is complete.
Click OK to restart
thecomputer.
After the DFE-530TX+ has been installed into
the Macintosh and you have turned on your
computer, please follow these steps to install
the drivers under Macintosh OS X.
InserttheCD-ROMintotheMacintoshs
CD-ROM drive
Double click on the
CD-ROM icon on the
desktop
Double-click on the
Macintosh folder.

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Copy folder DFE-530TX+ Driver for Mac OS to the desktop.
Please respond to any prompts and restart your computer.
You have completed the installation in Mac OS X.
This icon will appear.
Double-click on the folder
DFE-530TX+ Driver for
MacOS X when it appears
on your desktop.

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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]
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email:[email protected]