D-Link DXE-810S User Manual

DXE-810S

10 Gigabit PCI-EXPRESS-Express Ethernet Network Adapter

Manual

V1.01

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 1

INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................. 2

Unpack and Inspect ......................................................................................................................................... 2

Software Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Installing the Adapter ....................................................................................................................................... 2

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................... 3

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 4

OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE TUNING ......................................................................................................... 5

Preinstalled Systems ....................................................................................................................................... 5

OS Optimization .............................................................................................................................................. 6

BENCHMARK PERFORMANCE TUNING ..................................................................................................... 7

OS Optimization .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Benchmark Testing With Iperf ......................................................................................................................... 9

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the D-Link DXE-810S, the value leader among 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters for PCI­EXPRESS Bus personal computers. The D-Link DXE-810S PCI Express 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is a
high performance adapter designed for the high-speed PCI Express Bus Architecture. The PCI Express 10
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter offers increased bandwidth, reliability, and more functionality than standard PCI
network cards. It is specifically designed to allow throughput at rates up to 20 Gbps, thus eliminating the
bottleneck that exists with current 32 and 64 bit PCI bus architectures.

System Requirements

Before installing the DXE-810S, check your system for the following minimum configuration requirements for
optimal results.

 Motherboard supporting:

 At least one PCIe Gen2 x4(or more) slot
 Chipset with native support for the installed CPU. For example:

 H61, H67 or Z68 from B3 stepping or better for Sandy Bridge CPUs
 B75, H77 or Z77 for Ivy Bridge CPUs

 Dual Channel memory supported with at least 2 DIMMs (1 for each channel).
 Memory: DDR3 Memory running at 667Mhz (DDR1333), one DIMM per channel populated
 CPU: Sandy Bridge i7 or better. Ivy Bridge i5 or better
 Load BIOS updated and “Optimized Defaults” loaded

Features

Designed for versatility and performance, the DXE-810S Network Adapter provides the following:

 Universal Bus support both 3.3V and 12V
 Compliance with IEEE 802.3ae 10 Gbps Ethernet and IEEE 802.3aq 10GBASE-LRM standards.
 Supports full duplex at 10Gbps
 Supports 802.3x flow control
 Supports 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
 One built-in SFP+ cage
 Auto-negotiation
 One LED indicators: Link/Activity
 Driver† support for:

 Microsoft Windows 8, 7

 Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2012R2, 2008R2

 Windows Hyper-V

 Linux kernel 2.6.x - 3.x.x

 VMWare ESXi 4.x

† Check http://www.dlink.com for newest release of drivers.

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Installation

Unpack and Inspect

CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, a DXE-810S card will not be affected by a static chargethat may be

received through your body during handling of the unit. In special circumstances, the user may carry
an extraordinarily high static charge and it is good practice to reduce the charge by touching a
ground before handling the adapter card.

Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Ensure that the following items are included:

 One DXE-810S PCI-EXPRESS 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Card
 DXE-810S Drivers and Manual on CD-ROM

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.

Software Installation

You must install the driver software for your DXE-810S before installing the PCI-EXPRESS card into your
PC. Insert the CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. It should begin running the driver installation program, if
you have auto-execute enabled.

If you do not have auto-execute enabled for your PC’s CD-ROM drive, navigate to the root directory of the
CD using Windows Explorer and click on the file named Autorun.exe. This will open the window shown
above. Then click the Install Driver link to install the driver.

The CD-ROM included with your DXE-810S is designed to make installation of necessary software a
painless and trouble-free process. Simply click on the Install Drivers link, and an Installation Wizard will guide

you through the process, no matter which operating system you’re running. The included Adobe Acrobat

Reader, which is needed to read or print out your user manual, will also come in handy for many other
applications.

Simply follow the directions in the Wizard, and your DXE-810S will be installed successfully in just a few
minutes, allowing you to enjoy the many advantages of joining an Ethernet LAN.

When the driver installation program (shown above) is complete, you can then install the PCI-EXPRESS card
inside your PC. When you restart your PC, the DXE-810S will be ready to use.

Installing the Adapter

1. Shut down the computer, unplug its power cord, and remove the chassis cover.

(Important: Opening the case of your computer may compromise the warranty of your computer.
Consult the computer manufacturer before opening the case to ensure that you adhere to warranty
guidelines. In some cases, you may need to have the DXE-810S installed by your computer
manufacturer.)

2. Insert the contact edge of the DXE-810S card into the connector of any available PCI-EXPRESS Bus

Master expansion slot. Press the card firmly into the connector such that the card’s contacts are fully

seated in the connector.

3. Install the bracket screw that secures the card to the computer chassis.

4. Replace the computer’s chassis cover.

5. Reconnect the computer’s power cord, and switch computer power on.