Hawking HGA32T User Manual

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FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning! 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 harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own
expense.

CE-Mark Warning

In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Hawking Technology guarantees that every HGA32T 32-Bit
Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter is free from physical defects in
material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years
from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective
during this two-year warranty period, call Hawking Customer
Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number.
The warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking
Technology does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE
YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE. RETURN REQUESTS
CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF
PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return
Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package
and include your original proof of purchase.

IN NO EVENT SHALL HAWKING TECHNOLOGY’S
LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE
PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS
ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS
DOCUMENTATION. Hawking Technology makes no
warranty or representation, expressed, implied or statutory,
with respect to its products or the contents or use of this
documentation and all accompanying software, and
specifically disclaims its quality, performance,
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
Hawking Technology reserves the right to revise or update its
products, software, or documentation without obligation to

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notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:

[e-mail].

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Introduction 6
Package Contents 9
Installing the Adapter 10
Software Installation 12

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Thank you for purchasing the Hawking HGA32T 32-Bit
Gigabit Ethernet PCI Adapter. This user’s manual describes
the installation procedures for your new network adapter. The
HGA32T supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and
1000BASE-T Ethernet copper interfaces. Moreover, the PCI
interface on the Gigabit Ethernet NIC complies with PCI
Local Bus standards and is compatible with 32-bit PCI bus
standards as well.

Features

The HGA32T is a cost effective, high-performance network
interface card. It operates in 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and
1000BASE-T modes and can easily be integrated with Fast
Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet hubs and switches. The
HGA32T includes the following 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 32-bit bus master for high throughput and low

CPU utilization

• Supports both half and full duplex operation

• Supports 10/100/1000Mbps auto-sensing capability

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