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Introduction
This quick Installation guide gives step-by-step instructions for setting up the D-Link DGE –
530T 10/100/1000 PCI Adapter. With auto-negotiation this card can run at three different
speeds: 10/100 Mbps, both half and full duplex, and 1000 Mbps at full duplex. When running
at 1000 Mbps, it provides a throughput of 2 Gbps in Full duplex mode. For more detailed
information on the Adapter, its specifications and making changes to the network, see the
User’s Guide that is included with your adapter.
Check Your Package Contents
If any of these items is missing, please contact your reseller.
©2005 D-Link Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
DGE-530T Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Adapter
CD-ROM (containing User Manual)
Quick Installation Guide
Software and specifications subject to change without notice.
Hardware Installation
Before you start, make sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
Note: To avoid damage caused by static electricity, make sure to
properly ground yourself by first touching a metal part of your
computer to discharge any static electricity before working with the
DFE-530T Ethernet Adapter.
1. Shut down the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the chassis cover.
3. Insert the card into the empty PCI slot.
4. Replace the computer chassis cover.
5. Reconnect the power cord and turn the computer on. Is the BIOS section of your
computer is plug and play compliant, then at the power up the BIOS will automatically
configure any newly installed DGE-530T Adapter.
Installing the DGE-530T Driver
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Insert the driver CD included with the DGE-530T into the CD ROM.
3. The screen shown below will appear automatically. Click Install Driver and follow the
instructions on the installation wizard.
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Connecting Network Cable
1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet enables operation over the extensive installed base of legacy
Category 5 cabling systems, and, by default, the Category 5 cabling systems currently being
installed. The Adapter provides 1000Mbps Ethernet service over Category 5e links as
defined by ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A-5. Topology rules for 1000BASE-T are the same as those
used for 100BASE-T. Category 5 link lengths are limited to 100 meters.
Additional Information
If you are encountering problems setting up your adapter, please refer to the User’s Guide
that came with this adapter. It includes many more rules, charts, explanations and examples
to help you install your adapter.
Additional help is available online at http://www.dlink.com for the United States and
http://www.dlink.co.uk for Great Britain. URLs for D-Link websites in other countries can be
found on the list of D-Link offices at the back of the User’s Guide.
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Technical Support
You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States
and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link Technical Support
through our website, or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
(877) 453-5465
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email:support@dlink.com
For Customers within Canada:
D-Link Canada Technical Support over the Telephone:
1-800-361-5265 (Canada)
Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 am ET
Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 12:00am ET
D-Link Canada Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email: support@dlink.ca
Ver 2.00
2005/10/26
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