StarTech.com PEX1000MMSC User manual

Manual Revision: 03/06/2012
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PEX1000MMSC
PEX1000MMST
1000 Mbps Gigabit Multi Mode SC/ ST Fiber
PCI Express Card - 550m
*actual product may vary from photos

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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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................................1
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2
Connecting to a Network ....................................................................................................................... 3
Software Installation ................................................................................................................................ 4
Specications ..........................................................................................6
Technical Support ..................................................................................7
Warranty Information ............................................................................7

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Multi Mode Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card.
A simple solution for connecting a host computer directly to a ber network, the
PEX1000MMSC/ PEX1000MMST provides full gigabit performance, ensuring the fastest
network connections and reliable performance.
Features
• 1000Mbps-Full-duplex
• Advanced Conguration Power Management Interface (ACPI) 2.0
• Cable diagnostic utility
• Compliant with RFC 1157 SNMP v1 which allows you to manage remotely
• Complies with IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3ab standard
• Microsoft NDIS5 (IP, TCP, UDP) checksum ooad
• PCI Express 1.0a compliant Supports up to 9K Bytes jumbo frame
• Supports Wake-on-LAN remote wake-up
Package Contents
• 1 x PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Network Adapter
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual (on CD)

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Installation
Hardware Installation
1. Turn OFF the computer power before installation.
2. Remove the chassis cover from your computer.
3. Locate an unused PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding slot cover from
the rear panel of the computer chassis. Retain the screw (if applicable) used to hold
the slot cover in place.
4. Align the PCI Express card with the unused PCI Express expansion slot. Applying
pressure evenly across the top edge of the expansion card, rmly but gently insert the
card into the slot, ensuring that the card is properly aligned with the rear panel slot.
5. Secure the card to the motherboard and rear chassis using the screw removed in
step 3 (if necessary). Secure the additional serial port provided by the daughter
board (smaller circuit board to an adjacent rear bracket.
6. Replace the chassis cover (removed in step 2).
7. Power on the computer. Once the computer has been rebooted, the operating
system will detect that the PCI Express card has been installed and request driver
installation, detailed in the next section.
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.

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Connecting to a Network
Please note: You must connect the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter to the network before installing the network driver.
For connector type, cabling requirements, and maximum segment distance when
connecting the PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to your network, please refer to
the following tables.
Connector Type on Fiber
Adapter
Wavelength of 850nm;
Fiber Optic required
Maximum Distance
(*full-duplex)
SC/ST Multi-mode, 62/125 µm 55m
Connector Type on Fiber
Adapter
Wavelength of 1310nm;
Fiber Optic required
Maximum Distance
(* full-duplex)
SC/ST Single-mode, 10/125 µm 10 km
SC/ST Single-mode, 10/125 µm 10 km
SC/ST Single-mode, 10/125 µm 50 km
1.
Remove the protective covers from the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter’s connector.
2. Prepare a network cable with corresponding connectors for the two end devices,
one end to the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and the other to a
1000Mbps ber port on the network switch.
3. Connect the network cable to the connector on the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter. This network cable consists of two individual cables: one for
‘transmission (TX)’, and the other for ‘reception (RX)’.
4. Connect the other end of the network cable to a 1000BASE-SX switch.
5. i. Insert the cable that is connected to the transmit (TX) connector on the PCI Express
Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter into the receive(RX) connector on the network switch.
ii. Insert the cable that is connected to the receive (RX) connector on the PCI Express
Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter into the transmit (TX) connector on the network switch.

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6. When the cable is properly connected to two end devices, turn on the power to the PC.
7. Check the LNK (Link) LED. The LED will come on when the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter is receiving a good link signal from the connected device, a switch.
Software Installation
1. Once PEX1000MMSC/ PEX1000MMST has
been installed in the computer, turn on
the power to the computer.
2. When the Found New Hardware Wizard
window pops up, select Install from a list
or specic location (Advanced)and click
Next to continue.
3. Select Search for the best driver in these
locations. and then select Include this
location in the search. Click Browse to
specify the driver location and click Next
to continue.

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4. Installation will begin...
5. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.

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Specications
Applicable Standards
IEEE802.3 10Base-T,
IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX/100Base-FX
IEEE802.3ab 1000Base-T
IEEE802.3z 1000Base-SX
IEEE802.3x
IEEE802.1Q
IEEE802.1p
IEEE802.3ad
LED Indicators Link, Activity
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 45° C (32°F ~ 113°F)
Storage Temperature -10°C ~ 70°C (14°F ~ 158°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH non-condensing
Chipset Realtek RTL8168B
Marvell 88E1111
Maximum Connection
Distance Up to 550m (1804 ft)
OS Support Windows XP/Vista/7(32/64-bit)/Server
2008 R2, Linux, and Mac OS X

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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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