StarTech.com ST1000SPEXDP User manual

2 Port PCI Express
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
Ethernet Network Adapter
Card
ST1000SPEXDP
Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver•
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Table of Contents
Installation....................................................................... 1
Package Contents .......................................................................1
Hardware Installation...................................................................1
Driver Installation.........................................................................1
Specifications.................................................................. 3
Technical Support........................................................... 5
Warranty Information...................................................... 5

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Installation
Package Contents
1 x Driver CD•
1 x Low Profile Bracket•
1 x Manual•
1 x ST1000SPEXDP Network Adapter•
Hardware Installation
Turn the system power off before beginning installation.1.
Use static electricity discharge precautions. To avoid damaging any2.
components on the card, handle it by edges.
Remove the chassis cover from your computer.3.
Locate an unused PCI Express slot (typically white and smaller) and4.
remove the corresponding slot cover from computer chassis.
Plug the ST1000SPEXDP into the unused PCI Express expansion5.
slot and attach the I/O card bracket to the computer chassis.
Put the chassis cover back onto the computer.6.
Power on your computer and peripherals.7.
Driver Installation
Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and XP-64 Installation
Insert the included driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.1.
Navigate to the following directory:2. LAN\
RealtekRTL8111B_8111C\98SE_ME_2K_XP_XP64

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Open the file3. Setup.exe.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete driver installation.4.
Windows Vista™
Insert the included driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.1.
Navigate to the following directory:2. LAN\Realtek\RTL8111B_8111C\
Vista_Vista64
Open the file3. Setup.exe.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete driver installation.4.

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Specications
OS Support
Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP,
XP-64bit, Vista, Vista-64bit
WinCE 4.2, 5.0
Linux Support: Kernel 2.4.x and
later
MAC OS 10.4 (on Intel-based
Mac’s)
Buffer Size On-chip 48KB Big Transmit/Re-
ceive Buffer Support
Bus Type PCI Express
Chipset ID Realtek RTL8111C
Full Duplex Support Yes
LED Indicators 2 x Link and Active LED’s
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1000 Mbps
Number of Ports 2

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our com-
mit-ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help
with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our com-
prehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The
warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not war-
rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,
alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
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USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any dam-
ages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequen-
tial, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price
paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limita-
tions or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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