SWEEX LC001 User manual

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Introduction
First of all, many thanks for purchasing this Sweex LAN PCI Card. To ensure this product operates correctly, we advise you to carefully read this
manual first. If despite this manual you still experience problems during installation or operation of this product, go to www.sweex.com and look
under the heading service & support.
We advise you to ensure that the PC operating system is up-to-date before starting the installation. This is easy to check by starting up “Internet
Explorer” and selecting the option “Windows Update” in the “Extra” menu. This Sweex LAN PCI Card is fully supported by Windows Microsoft®,
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7.
Package Contents
Prior to installation, check if all required parts are present. The following parts must be present in the box:
• 10/100NetworkcardPCI  
• Quickinstallationguide  
• CDwithsoftware,drivers,manual  
If one of the above parts is missing, please contact the supplier.
Specifications
• Single-chipcontrollerforPCIlocalbusrevision2.2
• Supports:‘WakeOnLAN’(WOL)atPCIrevision2.2
• Inaccordancewith802.310BASE-TandIEEE802.3u100BASE-TXstandard
• Realtek8139chipset
• SingleshieldedRJ-45connectorforuseat10or100Mbps
• HighperformancebusmasterstructureforlowCPUandbususage
• Supports:ACPIandPCIpowermanagement
• 1diagnosisLEDforlinkstatusanddatatransfer
• Supports:WindowsMicrosoft®,Windows®XP,WindowsVista®,Windows®7
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Installation of hardware
Take the following precautionary measures prior to installing the hardware:
• EnsurethePCisswitchedoffandnotconnectedtothemainsoranyotherpowersupply.
• Also,disconnecttheprinterandmonitorcables(theyhavetheirownpowersupply)tomakeabsolutelysurethatthePCisnotlive.
• Nowunscrewthecomputercasing.
• Subsequently,removeanystaticelectricityyoumaycarryonyourbody.Dothisbytouchinga(neutral)pipeofthecentralheatingsystem
oranunpaintedwaterpipe,amongotherthings.Pleasenotethatyoumustnotuseamagneticscrewdriverforthis.Beforeyouproceedany
further, shortly touch the iron frame of the PC casing. Make sure that you minimise contact with any contact points of the PC Card or the
memory.
• FindavacantPCIslotandremovethemetalguardplatepartofthecomputercasinginfrontoftherelevantslot.Onoccasionthecarddoes
not allow to be inserted in the PCI slot smoothly. Should this be the case, do not force anything, but try another available slot.
• Oncethecardhasbeensuccessfullyinstalled,checkwhetherallothercardsarestillproperlyinsertedinthePCIslots.Itispossiblethatthe
other PCI cards are lifted up slightly when installing a new PCI card; as a result, the relevant cards or even the entire PC may no longer
operate correctly.
• Replacethecasingonthecomputerbaseandcorrectlyreconnectallcables.
• SwitchonthePCagain.
Installation Windows Microsoft®, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7
StartthePConcethehardwareinstallationhasbeencompleted.WindowswillautomaticallydetecttheSweexLANPCICard10/100Mbps.
No drivers are required for installation under Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 as they are all present within
the operating system, provided it is up-to-date. If Windows nevertheless indicates that the hardware must be installed, follow the following
procedure:
Click‘Next’inthecorrespondingscreenwhichwillappearautomatically.Nowselecttheoption‘Searchforthebestdriver’andclick‘Next’.
Inthenextscreen,selecttheCD-ROMDriverasthelocationforthesearchtobecarriedout.WindowswilllocatethedriverontheCD-ROM(if
not,itcanalsobefoundontheCD-ROM–Driversvia‘Specifyalocation’.Subsequently,select‘Usetheupdateddriver’andclick‘Next’.The
hardware has been installed successfully and is ready to be used.
If you experience an issue that is not listed in this manual, please consult the frequently asked questions section of your product on the sweex.
com website.
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Sweex warranty conditions
2-yearstandardwarrantywithintheEU
Inastandardmannerawarrantyperiodof2yearsasfromthepurchasedateisavailableforthisSweexproductwithintheEU.
Shouldyouwishtoinvokethiswarrantywithinthefirst2yearsafterthepurchasethenyoucandirectlyapplytothepointofsalewhereyou
purchased the product for the conditions and procedures.
10-yearmanufacturer’swarranty
However,inadditiontothestatutory2-yearstandardwarrantySweexoffersyouanextendedqualitywarrantyofnolessthan10years,ifyou
purchased your product within the EU.
Formoreinformation,conditionsandtheregistrationformgotowww.sweex.com/12yearswarrantyandregisterwithin30daysafterthe
purchaseofyourproductfortheextendedwarrantyperiodofintotal12years.
Matters that are excluded from the warranty
The warranty of Sweex only covers manufacturing defects. Excluded from the warranty are accessories like batteries, rechargeable batteries and
also supplied software, where applicable.
TheliabilityofSweexislimitedtothecostsofrepairand/orreplacementoftheproductcoveredbythewarranty.
The standard warranty is null and void if the product has been opened, changes have been made, physical damage was caused to the product
and if the product is used for another purpose than for which it is originally meant.
All brand names and associated rights mentioned in this manual are and remain the sole property of the rightful claimant.
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