StarTech.com PR22GI-NETWORK-CARD User manual

Quick-Start Guide
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Manual Revision: February 16, 2023
Product Diagram (PR22GI-NETWORK-CARD)
Port/LED/Connector Function
1Bracket
• Secures the card to the Host Computer Case
• The Full Prole Bracket comes pre-installed
• The Low Prole Bracket is included
22x Ethernet Ports • Connect a Network Cable to the Network Card
• Supports 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps, and 10 Mbps
3LED Indicators
• Right LED Indicator is Link Speed
• Solid Green: 2.5 Gbps
• Solid Amber: 1 Gbps
• O: 100 or 10 Mbps
• Left LED Indicator is Link Status
• Solid Green: Active link
• Flashing Green: Activity
4PCIe 2.0 x2 Connector • Insert into a PCI Express Slot on the Host Computer
2-Port 2.5GBase-T Ethernet Network Adapter Card - PCIe 2.0 x2
Package Contents
• 2-Port PCIe 2.5 Gbps Network Card x 1
• Low Prole Bracket x 1
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/PR22GI-NETWORK-CARD
• Host Computer with an available PCI Express 2.0 or greater Slot (x2, x4, x8, or x16)
Installation
Install the PCI Express Card
WARNING!
Static Electricity can severely damage PCI Express Cards. Ensure that you are
adequately Grounded before you open your Host Computer Case or touch the PCI
Express Card. You should wear an Anti-Static Strap or use an Anti-Static Mat when
installing any Host 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 the Host Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected to it
(e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the Power Cable from the back of the Host Computer.
3. Disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are connected to the Host Computer.
4. Remove the Cover from the Host Computer Case. Consult the documentation that
came with the Host Computer for details about doing this safely.
5. Locate an open PCI Express Slot and remove the corresponding Slot Cover Plate
from the back of the Host Computer Case.
Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Host Computer for details
about doing this safely. This card works in PCI Express x2, 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 Host 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 Prole Bracket with the included Low Prole Bracket.
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC - Part 15
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:
• 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.
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.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two years 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.
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Safety Measures
• Read the entire manual and ensure the instructions are fully understood before assembling and/or using this product.
Mesures de Sécurité
• Lisez tout le manuel et assurez-vous que vous comprenez les instructions avant de commencer à assembler et utiliser
ce produit.
安全対策
• 最初に取扱説明書を最後まで読み、本製品の組み立て方をすべて理解してから組み立て作業を始めて下さい。
Misure di Sicurezza
• Leggere l’intero manuale e assicurarsi di aver compreso tutte le istruzioni prima di iniziare ad assemblare e a utilizzare
questo prodotto.
Säkerhetsåtgärder
• Läs hela manualen och se till att du förstår instruktionerna innan du börjar montera och använda produkten.
Medidas de Seguridad
• Lea todo el manual y asegúrese de haber comprendido bien las instrucciones antes de proceder con el ensamblaje y el
uso de este producto.
7. Return the Cover onto the Host Computer Case.
8. Reconnect the Power Cable to the back of the Host Computer.
9. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices disconnected in Step 3.
10. Turn on the Host Computer and Peripheral Devices.
11. Connect an Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Port(s).
Download the Driver
1. Navigate to www.startech.com/PR22GI-NETWORK-CARD
2. Click the Drivers & Downloads tab.
3. Under Driver(s), download the Driver Package for Windows.
Note: Windows usually saves the les to the Downloads folder associated with the user
account (e.g. C:\Users\useraccount\Downloads).
4. Right-click the zipped Driver Package that was downloaded. Click Extract All.
Follow the on-screen instructions to Extract the les.
Note: Ensure to make a note of the location where the drivers were extracted. That
location will be used in later steps.
5. Follow the instructions on the accompanying Intel_Windows_DIG le for further
Installation Instructions.
Verify the Driver Installation
Windows
1. Navigate to the Device Manager.
2. Under Network Adapters, right-click Intel Ethernet Controller I225-V and click
the Properties option.
3. Conrm that the Driver is installed and working as expected.
Linux
Note: Ensure kernel 5.8 or higher is being used. Execute the following command from
the terminal prompt to check the kernel version, uname -r.
1. Open a Terminal Window and type the command sudo dmesg | grep Intel to
check the Intel Driver Integration.
2. You should see the following response if the drivers are present, Intel(R) 2.5G
Ethernet Linux Driver.
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