Dynex DX-PCIGB User Manual

Dynex DX-PCIGB Gigabit PCI Adapter

DX-PCIGB

USER GUIDE

Dynex DX-PCIGB Gigabit

PCI Adapter

Introduction .............................................................2

Package contents ......................................................5

Installing the adapter ...............................................5

Troubleshooting .......................................................8

Legal notices ...........................................................14

One-Year Limited Warranty ....................................15

Introduction

The DX-PCIGB is the easiest way to upgrade your computer's network speed to 2 Gigabit per second (Gbps) in Full-Duplex transfer mode. It also supports 10Mbps/100Mbps 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 support Quality of Service (QoS) on high-speed local area networks and supports a boot ROM socket for use with diskless workstations, providing network security and easy management.

Contents

Features

• Integrated Ethernet MAC, physical chip and transceiver in

• PCI local bus single-chip Ethernet controller

• Two large independent receive and transmit FIFOs

• One STP/UTP connector

• LEDs to indicate network link, activity, and speed

•Supports:

• Complies with:

one chip

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.4 or higher

• Wake on LAN function

• Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x)

• IEEE 802.1P Quality of Service (QoS)

• IEEE 802.1Q TAG virtual local area network (VLAN)

•Jumbo Frame

• ACPI and PCI power management

• Auto-negotiation function that auto-detects network speed

• Smart remote boot ROM (requires additional Boot ROM IC)

• IEEE802.1P

• IEEE802.1Q

• IEEE802.3 10Base-T

• IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX

• IEEE802.3ab 1000Base-T

• PCI Revision 2.1/2.2/2.3

Important safety instructions

Before getting started, read these instructions and save them for later reference.

• Before you install your Gigabit PCI 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 could cause 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.

Package contents

Make sure that the package contains the following items:

• DX-PCIGB Gigabit PCI Adapter

• CD containing drivers and manuals

• Low profile bracket

• This manual

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 PCI card on the back panel of your computer), then remove the backplate.

5 If the bracket on the DX-PCIGB is too tall to fit your

computer's case, remove the bracket and replace it with the included low profile bracket.

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.

Installing the adapter

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