StarTech.com ST2GPEX User manual

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Manual Revision: June 14, 2019
Product Diagram (ST2GPEX)
Port/LED/
Connector Function
1Bracket • Both Low-Prole and Full-Height Brackets are included
2Link/Activity LED
Indicators
• Indicates Link Speeds
• Top LED Indicator is Solid Green = 2.5Gbps Link
• Top LED Indicator is Flashing Green = 2.5Gbps Activity
• Bottom LED Indicator is Solid Green =
1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps Link
• Bottom LED Indicator is Flashing Green =
1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps Activity
3Ethernet Port • Used to connect a Network Cable to the Network
Card
4PCIe x1
Connector • Insert into a PCI Express Slot
1 Port PCI Express 2.5Gbps NBase-T Ethernet Network Card
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/ST2GPEX.
• Computer with an available PCI Express Slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16)
• Operating systems:
• Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Windows Server® 2016, Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2,
Windows Server 2008 R2
• macOS 10.14, 10.13, 10.12
• Linux Kernel 2.4.20 to 4.14.x (64-bit) LTS Versions
Installation
Install the PCI Express Card
WARNING!
PCI Express Cards can be severely damaged by static electricity. Make sure that
you are properly grounded before you open your Computer Case or touch the PCI
Express Card. You should wear an Anti-Static Strap when you install any computer
component. If an Anti-Static Strap isn’t available, discharge any built-up static
electricity by touching a large Grounded Metal Surface for several seconds. Only
handle the PCI Express Card by its edges and don’t touch the gold connectors.
1. Turn o your Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected to it (for
example, Printers, External Hard Drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the Power Cable from the back of your Computer.
3. Disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are connected to your Computer.
4. Remove the Cover from your Computer Case. Consult the documentation that
came with your Computer for details about how to do this safely.
5. Locate an open PCI Express Slot and remove the corresponding Slot Cover Plate
from the back of your Computer Case. Consult the documentation that came with
your Computer for details about how to do this safely. This card works in PCI Express
x1, x4, x8, or x16 slots.
6. Gently insert the PCI Express Card into the open PCI Express Slot and fasten the
Bracket to the back of the Computer Case.
Note: If you install the PCI Express Card into a Small Form Factor or a Low-Prole
Desktop System, it may be necessary to replace the pre-installed standard Full-
Height Bracket with the included Low-Prole Bracket.
7. Return the Cover back onto your Computer Case.
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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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment 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 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For the State of California
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third-
party companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only
and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which
this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered
trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the
property of their respective holders.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
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.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
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Verify Driver Installation (Linux)
1. Run lsmod | grep r8125 from the command line.
2. Verify that the Driver is present in the command line.
8. Reconnect the Power Cable to the back of your Computer.
9. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in step 3.
10. Turn on your Computer and Peripheral Devices.
Install the Driver
1. On your Computer, open an Internet Browser and navigate to
www.startech.com/ST2GPEX.
2. Click the Support tab.
3. Under Driver(s), download the Driver for your operating system.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to nish installing the Driver.
Verify Driver Installation (Windows)
1. On your Computer, navigate to the Device Manager.
2. Under Network Adapters, right-click Realtek PCIe 2.5GbE Family Controller and
click Properties.
3. Conrm that the Driver is installed and working as expected.
Verify Driver Installation (macOS)
1. On your Computer, in the Finder Bar, click the Apple Icon.
2. Click About This Mac > System Report > PCI Cards.
3. Check to make sure that Yes is listed next to Driver Installed.