StarTech.com ST1000SPEX42 User manual

Manual Revision: 11/08/2012
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ST1000SPEX42
4 Port PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet
Network Card
*actual product may vary from photos

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o 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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................. 3
Driver Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Verifying Installation ............................................................................................................................... 5
Specications ..........................................................................................6
Technical Support ..................................................................................7
Warranty Information ............................................................................7

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Introduction
The ST1000SPEX42 4 port PCIe 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter
Card provides four Gigabit Ethernet ports and is fully compatible with IEEE 802.3/u/
ab standards. Suitable for any PCI Express x4 enabled client, server or workstation,
the Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card supports high performance four channel
networking and maximum throughput up to 1000Mbps in each direction (2000 Mbps
total) - up to ten times faster than 10/100 Ethernet. Compatible with a broad range
of operating systems, this high quality PCIe Gigabit NIC is suitable for many SMB and
Enterprise applications, such as virtualized environments that require multiple NICs,
and is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year hardware warranty and free lifetime
technical support.
Packaging Contents
• 1x 4 Port PCI Express Network Card
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer system with available x4 slot
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP (32/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32/64-bit)/Vista (32/64-bit)/
Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit)/8 (32/64-bit), Mac OS X® (up to 10.8), or Linux®

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Activity LED
(yellow) Link LED
(green)
RJ45 connector
LED Function State Status
Yellow Speed/Mode ON Gigabit mode
OFF 10/100 mode
Green Link/Activity ON Link
Blinking Activity

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Installation
WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged
by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your
computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you
wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static
strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a
large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be
careful to handle the PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral cables.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open x4 PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of
the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.).
Note that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes
(ie. x8 or x16 slots).
4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of
the case.
5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.

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Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD
into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, please
select the “No, not this time” option and click Next.
2. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and then click the
Next button.
3. Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has completed, click
the Finish button.
Windows Vista/7/8
1. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on the “Locate
and install drivers software (recommended)” option. If prompted to search online,
select the “Don’t search online” option.
2. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the card, into
your CD/DVD drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search the CD.
3. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver software
anyway” option to proceed.
4. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.

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Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7/8
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7/8), then
select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager
from the left window panel.
Double-click on the “Network Adapters” category to expand it. There should be four
additional “Realtek” adapters listed.

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Specications
Bus Interface PCI Express 1.1 (x4 slot connector)
Chipset ID Realtek RTL8111E
Number of Ports 4
Connectors 4x Female RJ45
LEDs Yellow: Gigabit mode (on) / 10/100 mode (o)
Green: Link (solid) / Activity (blinking)
Buer Size 48KB Transmit/Receive (on-chip)
Supported Standards IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Maximum Transfer Rate 1000Mbps
Duplex Mode Half, Full
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)
Humidity 5 ~ 95% RH
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/ Vista(32/64bit)/
Server 2003(32/64bit)/ 7(32/64bit)/ 8(32-64-bit)/
Server 2008 R2, Mac OSX (tested up to 10.8),
Linux

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two 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 warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, 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 limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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