Dynex DX-E102 User Manual
Desktop 10/100Mb Network Card
DX-E102
USER GUIDE
Desktop 10/100Mb Network
Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................2
Features ....................................................................................................3
Important safety instructions....................................................................3
Package contents ......................................................................................4
Installing the adapter................................................................................4
Using Wake On LAN...................................................................................6
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................7
Specifications ............................................................................................9
Legal notices ...........................................................................................10
One-year limited warranty......................................................................11
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Introduction
The DX-E102 is the easiest way to upgrade your computer's network speed from 10 to 100
Mbps. It supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps speeds in both half-duplex and full-duplex
transfer modes, using auto-negotiation technology to automatically detect the network
speed. It can be used with most operating systems and includes a boot ROM socket for use
with diskless workstations, providing network security and easy management.
Desktop 10/100Mb Network Card
Features
Your Ethernet adapter features:
• Compliance with the IEEE802.3u Fast Ethernet specification (100Base-TX)
• Support for full duplex flow control (IEEE 802.3x) for improved performance
• Support for auto-negotiation, which automatically selects IRQ and I/O address
• Support for digital and analog loopback capability
• Support for ACPI and the IEEE802.3 CSMA/CD 10Base-T specification
• Programmable PCI burst size and early Tx/Rx threshold
• Single-chip Ethernet controller (integrated Ethernet MAC, physical chip and
transceiver)
• Compliance with the PCI specification revision 2.1/2.2
• Two large (2 KB) independent receive and transmit FIFO buffers
• One STP/UTP connector for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network speed
• Diagnostic software and one LED to indicate network link/activity (the LED is on when
a link is established, and flashes when data is being transferred).
Important safety instructions
Before getting started, read these instructions and save them for later reference.
• Before you install your Fast Ethernet adapter into your computer, read this user guide.
In some operating systems, the driver must be installed before you install your
adapter.
• Do not drop or hit your adapter.
• Do not install your adapter in a location that is subject to strong vibrations because
vibration may damage your adapter.
• Do not disassemble or try to modify your adapter.
• Disassembly or modification may void your warranty and could damage your adapter
leading to a fire or electric shock.
• Do not store your adapter in a damp location. Do not allow moisture or liquids to drip
into your adapter. Liquids can damage your adapter leading to a fire or electric shock.
• Do not insert metal objects, such as coins or paper clips, into your adapter.
• Your adapter is for general computer use. Do not use your adapter in a computer that
requires exceptional reliability, especially if a breakdown or malfunction of your
adapter might jeopardize life or health, such as aerospace equipment, atomic power
control systems, traffic-related equipment, transportation equipment, industrial
robotics, combustion equipment, safety devices, and life-support systems.
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Package contents
Make sure that the package contains the following items:
DX-E102 Fast Ethernet adapter
CD containing drivers and manuals
Half-height bracket
Installation guide
DX-E102
Installing the adapter
Caution : Opening your computer’s case may void your computer’s warranty. Contact your
computer‘s manufacturer before opening the case to make sure that you do not void the
warranty.You may need to have the adapter installed by your computer’s manufacturer or
an authorized computer technician .
Caution : Before touching any electronic components, make sure that you first touch an
unpainted, grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity stored on your
clothing or body.
To install your adapter:
1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and all cables.
2 Remove your computer’s case cover. See your computer’s user guide for information
about removing the cover.
3 Locate an available PCI slot. PCI slots are usually white.
4 Remove the screw that secures the backplate (the small piece of metal that covers the
opening for the PCI card on the back panel of your computer), then remove the
backplate.
5 If the bracket on the DX-E102 is too tall to fit your computer’s cased, remove the
bracket and replace with the included half-height bracket.
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6 Carefully insert the adapter into the PCI slot. Do not touch the metal connector on the
adapter.
7 Secure the adapter to the case using the screw you removed from the backplate.
8 Reinstall your computer’s case cover.
9 Plug in the power cord and other cables, then turn on your computer.
After your computer starts, Windows may load a driver automatically. However, for optimal
performance you should install the included driver. See the section “Installing the adapter
driver” on page 5.
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Installing the adapter driver
Note: Driver installation is not required for Mac OS X v10.4.0 or higher.
(Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000)
To install the card driver:
1 Insert the DX-E102 CD into your CD or DVD drive. The Dynex PCI Adapter window opens
automatically.
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