Eminent EM1017 Service Manual

EM1017

USB3.0 Gigabit Networking Adapter

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EM1017 – USB 3.0 Gigabit Networking
Adapter

Table of contents

1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Functions and features ...................................................................................... 2

1.2 Packing contents ............................................................................................... 2

1.3 Before you start ................................................................................................. 3

2.0 The installation procedure ..................................................................................... 3

2.1 Installing the driver on Windows XP/Vista/7/8 .................................................... 3

2.2 Installing the driver on Macintosh OS 10.X or higher.......................................... 3

3.0 Frequently Asked Questions and other related information .................................... 6

4.0 Service and support ............................................................................................... 6

5.0 Warning and points of attention ............................................................................. 6

6.0 Warranty conditions ............................................................................................... 7

1.0 Introduction

Congratulations with the purchase of this high-quality Eminent product! This product
has undergone extensive testing by Eminent’s technical experts. Should you
experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Eminent
warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.

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1.1 Functions and features

With this USB 3.0 Gigabit Networking Adapter, you can use the USB port on your
computer to connect to a 10/100/1000 Base network. The EM1017 is compatible with
both USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0. Suited for Windows XP/Vista/7/8 32 bit and 64
bit.

1.2 Packing contents

The following parts need to be present in the packing:

• EM1017 USB 3.0 Gigabit Networking Adapter

• Manual

• CD-ROM

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1.3 Before you start

Your computer needs to have one available USB port to install the network adapter
(preferably USB 3.0 for maximum connection speed 1000Mbps). The network adapter
can also be used in combination with a USB hub; in this case you need to use a hub
which comes with an external power supply to assure optimum performance.

2.0 The installation procedure

2.1 Installing the driver on Windows XP/Vista/7/8

1. Insert the installation CD-ROM in the CD- or DVD-ROM drive of your computer.

2. Choose your language.

3. Click ‘Next’.

4. Select your operating system.

5. Wait for the installation to complete.

6. Click ‘Finish’.

7. Remove the CD-ROM.

8. Windows will ask you if you want to restart your computer.

9. Click ‘Yes’.

10. Connect the EM1017 to a USB port on your computer.

11. Connect the network cable to the EM1017 network adapter.

12. Your EM1017 has now been installed.

Note! Windows might suggest to download and install the drivers using Windows
Update. Follow the steps on screen to continue.

2.2 Installing the driver on Macintosh OS 10.X or higher

1. Insert the installation CD-ROM in the CD- or DVD-ROM drive, or download the
driver from our website.

2. Open Finder.

3. Go to the CD-ROM.

4. Open the folder ‘software/MacOS’.

5. Launch the .dmg file.

6. the following “DISK IMAGE” virtual disk will be appeared on the Desktop of your
Mac OSX system. (This “DISK IMAGE” virtual disk will be auto-removed after
rebooting Mac OSX system.)