Gigabyte GE 2000-N User Manual

GE 2000-N User Manual

(64 bit Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter)

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Trademarks

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FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic compatibility.

Table of Content:

Chapter 1............................................................................................................... 5

Introduction ............................................................................................................................5

Features...................................................................................................................................5

Package Content...................................................................................................................6

Requirements.........................................................................................................................6

Wire Diagram..........................................................................................................................7

Chapter 2............................................................................................................... 8

Hardware Installation...........................................................................................................8

Install on Microsoft Win 95 / 98 / ME................................................................................9

Install on Microsoft Win NT 4.0 .......................................................................................10

Install on Microsoft Win 2000/ XP...................................................................................11

Installation on Netware 5...................................................................................................16

Installation on Linux...........................................................................................................16

Aftermath...............................................................................................................................18

Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)............................................ 19

Appendix B: Cabling and Pin Assignment........................................................... 24

Appendix C: Technical Information....................................................................... 26

Chapter 1

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of this 64 bit PCI Gigabit Ethernet adapter. High speed broadband internet is commonly used these days. It’s almost a must have product in homes and offices. No matter if you have a high speed broadband internet connection or a simple peer-to-peer connectivity; this product will help you through these simple tasks. Installation only takes few minutes! GE 2000-N is also compatible with most of the popular operating systems. Read on this manual for further information on this 64 bit Gigabit PCI Ethernet adapter.

Features

• Complies with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standard

• Complies with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard

• Complies with IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T standard

• Complies with PCI specifications

• Supports 64bit bus master for high throughput and lo

w CPU utilization

• Supports both half and full duplex operation

• Supports 10/100/1000Mbp

s auto-sensing capability

• Rich diagnostic LED mounted on bracket for easily viewing and troubleshooting

• Plug and Play Installation

Network drivers on the diskette for Windows 95, 98, NT4.0, 2000, XP, ME, Netware 5,

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and Linux Kernel 2.2x, 2.4xdriver

• FCC, CE class B certification

Package Content

• (1) One Gigabit PCI Ethernet Adapter

• (1) Driver Floppy OR Driver/Compact Disc With User manual included

equirements R

• A running operating system

• A motherboard that has an open 64bit PCI slot available

• A Pentium 1 equivalent or higher processor/IBM compatible personal computers

• A working Ethernet cable

Wire Diagram

This is a sample of how the card should be placed on your PC case.

The Ethernet cable goes into the port shown in the picture after the hardware is placed

into the PCI slot on your motherboard.

Ethernet Adapter to Network:

The ‘Ethernet Adapter to Network’ simply shows how a user can use the GE 2000-N to connect to his/her modem/router/switch. One Ethernet cable goes from the computer (connected with the GE 2000-N) and out to your modem/router/switch.

Ethernet Adapter to another Ethernet Adapter (Peer 2 Peer):

The bottom one shows how the connection works when a user wishes to do a peer to peer connection in the network. Simply have both sides connected with an CAT5 crossover cable and setup both computers with IP addresses in your TCP/IP properties For more information on how to setup a Peer to Peer connection please read our FAQ guide.

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

This section describes the installation of the GE 2000-N card into a personal computer (PC). To install the card, you need:

• the GE 2000-N card

• a PC with an available PCI slot

• screwdrivers to open the PC and secure the GE 2000-N card

• a Category 5 twisted-pair RJ-45 cable

• a wrist strap

• a blank, formatted floppy disk Installing the card consists of one optional and three required

stages: Copying the Driver to a Floppy Disk (optional), Inserting the Card, Connecting the Network, and Installing the Driver. If the PC into which you are installing the GE 2000-N card is equipped with a CD-ROM, you may skip the first stage and begin with stage II.

Inserting the Card

The second stage in the installation sequence is inserting the card into the PC. For this stage you will need the GE 2000-N card and the screwdrivers. Unplug the PC before opening it to avoid electrocution. Be sure to ground yourself before handling the GigMAC card to avoid ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) damage to the card.

1. Shutdown the PC, and disconnect the power cord.

2. Open the chassis of the PC.

3. Choose an unused PCI slot and remove its metal bracket by loosening the screw on the inside. You will no longer need this metal bracket as the GE 2000-N card has its own. You will need the screw, however.

4. Remove the GE 2000-N card from the ESD-safe packaging.

Warning: Static charge from your body can permanently damage the GE 2000-N card. Do not handle the card without first electrically grounding yourself via wrist strap or by touching a large piece of metal.

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