StarTech.com ST1000BT32 User manual

Manual Revision: 09/20/2011
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ST1000BT32
1-Port PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Card
*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.
• 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.
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TableofContents
Introduction............................................................................................1
PackagingContents................................................................................................................................. 1
SystemRequirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
HardwareInstallation.............................................................................................................................. 2
DriverInstallation...................................................................................................................................... 2
How to Use ..............................................................................................4
MonitoringYourCard.............................................................................................................................. 4
ConnectingYourCardtoYourNetwork............................................................................................ 4
TipsforSettingUpYourNetwork........................................................................................................ 5
Specications..........................................................................................7
Technical Support ..................................................................................8
Warranty Information............................................................................8

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Introduction
ThankyouforpurchasingaStarTech.comGigabitEthernetadapter.Nowyournetwork
canexperienceincrediblyfastdatatransferspeedsofupto1000Mbits/sec.Withit’s
auto-sensingandauto-negotiationfeatures,thiscardisalsobackwards-compatible
with100Mbits/secFastEthernetand10Mbits/secEthernetspeedsandiscapableof
bothfull-andhalf-duplexcommunications.
TheST1000BT32iscompliantwith32-bitPCIspecication
Packaging Contents
• 1xPCIGigabitEthernetnetworkadapter
• 1xLowProleBracket
• 1xDriverCD
• 1XInstructionManual
System Requirements
• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server2003/Vista/Server2008R2/7(32/64-bit),or
Novell®Netware®Server5.x,orNetwareODIforDOS,orLinux®/Unix®
• Anavailablebus-mastering32-bitPCIslot
• RJ45terminatedCat5e(orhigher)UTPEthernetcable

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Installation
WARNING! PCI 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 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 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devices.
2. Removethecoverfromthecomputercase.Refertodocumentationforyour
computersystemfordetails.
3. LocateanopenPCIorPCI-Xslotandremovethemetalcoverplateontherearofthe
computercase.
4. GentlyinsertthecardintotheopenPCIorPCI-Xslotandfastenthecard’sbracketto
therearofthecase.
NOTE:Ifinstallingthecardintoasmallformfactor/lowprolesystem,replacingthe
pre-installedfullprolebracketwiththeincludedlowproleinstallationbracketmay
benecessary.
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.
Driver Installation
NOTE: ThefollowinginstructionsareforWindowsusersonly.LinuxorNetwareusers
shouldconsulttheReadme.txtlesintheirrespectivefolders.DependingonyourOS
andthecongurationofyoursystem,theinstructionsbelowmaynotbeidenticalto
theinstructionsonyourscreen.
Windows 2000/ Server 2003/ XP
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fromaspeciclocation(Advanced)”andthenclicktheNext
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3. Selecttheoptionto“Includethislocationinthesearch”andthenclickthe“Browse”
button.
4. IntheBrowsewindow,navigatetotheCD/DVDdriveandselectopenthefolderfor
“PCIGigabitLanCard(ST1000BT32)”,andthenselectthefolderfortheoperating
systemversion.ClicktheOKbutton.
5. ClicktheNextbuttonandWindowsshouldnowstartsearchingforthedrivers.Once
thishascompleted,clicktheFinishbutton.
Windows Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7
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.
5. IfWindowsisunabletolocatedrivers,gobackandthistimeselecttheoptionto
“BrowseMyComputer”.
6. Makesuretheoptionto“Includesubfolders”ischecked,thenclickthe“Browse”
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7. IntheBrowsewindow,navigatetotheCD/DVDdriveandselectopenthefolderfor
“PCIGigabitLanCard(ST1000BT32)”,andthenselectthefolderfortheoperating
system.ClicktheOKbutton.
8. ClicktheNextbuttonandWindowsshouldnowstartsearchingforthedrivers.Once
thishascompleted,clicktheFinishbutton.
HowtoUse
Monitoring Your Card
ThecardusesoneLEDtoindicatetheconnectionrateandactivityofthecard.A
GREEN/AMBER/OFFLEDindicatesthata1000/100/10Mbpsconnection(respectively)
isestablishedatthatrate.AblinkingLEDindicatesthatthereistracowonthe
network.
NoLink/ActivityLEDlitat1000/100Mbpsindicatesanerror.Makesurethatalldevices
areturnedonandthatthenetworkcableisproperlyconnectedatbothends.Also
makesurethatyournetworkcablescomplywithEIA/TIA568andatleastCat5e
specications.
Ifproblemspersist,powerdownalldevicesanddisconnectallplugs.Waitatleastten
secondsthenplugthedevicesbackinandpowerthemup.
Connecting Your Card to Your Network
Dependingonhowyouareplanningonusingthecard,thedeviceyouareconnecting
ittoandthetypeofcableyouneedmaydier.Totakeadvantageofthecard’sGigabit
(1000Mbits/sec)capacity,itisrecommendedthatyoualwaysuseatleastCat.5e
Ethernetcable.Ifyouareunsureofthetypeofcablerequiredforyourdevice,consult
yourdevicemanufacturer.
NOTE: StarTech.comcarriesawiderangeofCat.5eandCat.6Ethernetcablesin
variouscolorsandlengths.Formoreinformationontheseproducts,aswellastipsand

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ideasforsettingupandrunningyournetwork,visithttp://www.startech.comandclick
ontheNetworkingtabnearthetopofthescreen.
• Ifyouareconnectingyourcomputerdirectlytoanothercomputer,youneedtouse
acrossovercable.
• Ifyouareconnectingyourcomputertoahuborswitch,youshouldusea
straightthroughcable.
• IfyouareconnectingyourcomputertotheInternetviaaDSLorcablemodem,you
shouldusethecablerecommendedbythemodemmanufacturer.
Tips for Setting Up Your Network
Forinformationandhelponsettingupyournetwork,pleaseconsultthemanufacturer
ofyouroperatingsystem.Thefollowingisfortipsandtroubleshootingpurposesonly
andisintendedforMicrosoftusersonalocalareanetwork.
Make sure your computers are congured properly
Foryourconvenience,youshouldcongureeachofyourcomputerssothattheycan
“see”eachotherandsharedevicesandles.Todothis,youhavetomakesurethatthe
followinghavebeeninstalledonyourcomputers:
• ClientforMicrosoftNetworks
• TCP/IP(InternetProtocol)
• FileandPrintSharing
Theseclients,protocols,andservicescanbefoundinthefollowinglocations:
Windows XP
1. ClickonStart,thenclickMyNetworkPlaces.
2. ClickViewNetworkConnectionsintheNetworkTasksbox.
3. Right-clickonLocalAreaConnectionandchooseProperties.
Windows 2000
1. ClickonStart,thenSettings,thenNetworkandDialupConnections.
2. Double-clickLocalAreaConnectionsandclickthePropertiesbutton.
NOTE: Ifyouneedtoaddanyofthefollowingcomponents,checkyourWindows
documentationfordetails.Makesureallyourcomputersareonthesameworkgroup
Tobeabletocommunicateproperlywitheachother,eachcomputermustbelocated
onthesameworkgroup.Eachcomputerwithinaworkgroupmusthaveaunique
name.ToensurecompatibilitybetweeneachversionofWindows,keepyourcomputer
namesunder13characterslong.Toview,add,oredityourcomputer’sname,dothe
following:

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Windows XP
1. ClickStartandthenControlPanel.
2. Double-clickSystemthenclickonthecomputernametab.
Windows 2000
1. ClickonStart,thenSettings,thenControlPanel.
2. Double-clickonSystem.
3. ClickontheNetworkIdenticationtab.
Make Sure Your Sharing is Set Up Properly
1. Gotoyournetworkdialogboxusingtheprocedureexplainedunder“Makesure
yourcomputersareconguredproperly.”
2. ClickonFileandPrintSharing.
3. Choosewhetheryouwanttoinstallone,both,orneitheroftheseoptions.ClickOK.
4. Decidewhatlesorfoldersyouwanttoshare.Youcancallupsharingoptionsby
right-clickingonaleorfolderandchoose“Sharing”(Windows2000/Me/98/95)or
“SharingandSecurity”(WindowsXP).
NOTE: Ifyouarehavinganydicultiessettinguporusingyournetwork,please
contactyouroperatingsystemvendor.

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Specications
Host Interface PCI(32-bit,3.3V/5V)
Form Factor Standard/LowProle
Chipset ID RealtekRTL8110SC
Connectors 1xRJ45Ethernetfemale
LEDs 1x1000Link/Activity
1x100Link/Activity
Supported Standards
IEEE802.310BaseT
IEEE802.3u100BaseTx
IEEE802.3ab1000BaseT
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1000/2000Mbps(half/fullduplex)
Operating Temperature 0°C~55°C(32°F~131°F)
Humidity 10%~95%RH
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows2000/XP/Server2003/Vista/
Server2008R2/7(32/64-bit),
NetwareServer5.x,
NetwareODIforDOS,Linux,Unix