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Dual Profile GigaLAN PCI
Quick Installation Guide
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Introducing the Dual Profile GigaLAN PCI
The Dual Profile GigaLAN PCI adds Gigabit Ethernet to
your system. This adapter supports 10/100/1000
Ethernet, eliminating network bottlenecks.
Features and Benefits
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Supports PCI 2.2, 32-bit/33 MHz bus
• Crossover detection and auto-correction
• Supports Full Duplex flow control (IEEE 802.3x)
• 3.3V signaling, 5V PCI I/O tolerant
• LED indicators for activity and network connection
• Compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab and
802.1q
System Requirements
• Pentium or equivalent PC with an available PCI slot
• Windows® 98SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP (32-/64-bit),
Server 2003 (32-/64-bit) and Vista (32-/64-bit)
• Linux with Kernel 2.4.x or later
• CD-ROM drive
Package Contents
• Dual Profile GigaLAN PCI
• Spare full height bracket
• Driver CD
• Quick Installation Guide
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Board Layout
The board shown is with a low profile bracket installed.
For full height form factor systems, a full height bracket
is included.
RJ45 port
1000/ACT
Figure 1. Dual Profile GigaLAN PCI
LED Indicators
Two LEDs to monitor your network connection are visitble
through the slot bracket.
• 100/ACT: 100 Mbps network connection and activity
• 1000/ACT: Gigabit (1000 Mbps) network
connection and activity
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.
100/ACT
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Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
other connected peripheral devices. Unplug the
computer power cord.
2. Open your computer case, remove the slot bracket
from an available PCI slot.
3. Carefully align the card to the selected PCI slot,
push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is
well seated.
4. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the
card.
5. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.
Software Installation
Throughout Windows installation, you may be prompted
to insert the Windows Installation CD. Some files on this
CD are neccessary to complete the driver installation.
Insert the CD when prompted and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Windows 98SE
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
3. Select Search for the best driver for your device.
(Recommended), then click Next.
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4. Insert the driver CD, check Specify a location,
uncheck the other boxes, type X:\PCI\Win98SE,
then click Next. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM
drive)
5. Click Next, Finish, then click Yes to restart.
Windows ME
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, insert the driver
CD, select Automatic search for a better driver
(Recommended), click Next.
3. Click Finish, then click Yes to restart the computer.
Verify Windows 98SE/ME Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Properties, then
click Device Manager.
2. Double click Network adapters. Realtek RTL8169/
8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC should be
displayed.
Windows NT 4.0
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
3. Double click Network, click Adapters, click Add.
4. Insert the driver CD, click Have Disk..., then type
X:\PCI\Winnt, click OK. (Change X: to match your
CD-ROM drive)
5. Select Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit
Ethernet NIC, click OK.
6. At the Speed/Duplex mode window, select
(1) Auto, click OK.
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7. At the Input Network Address window, click OK.
8. At the Input Tx Early Threshold window, click OK.
9. At the Network window, click Close.
10. Input your TCP/IP address or select DHCP, then
click OK. (Check with your system administrator
for the correct settings)
11. Click Yes to restart to complete the installation.
Verify Windows NT 4.0 Installation
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2. Double click Network icon, click Adapters.
3. Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet
NIC should be displayed.
Windows 2000
1. Install the board, boot up Windows.
2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
3. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended), then click Next.
4. Check Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes,
then click Next.
5. Insert the driver CD, type X:\PCI\Win2k, then
click OK. (Change X: to match your CD-ROM drive)
6. Click Next, then Finish. Restart the computer to
complete the installation.
Windows XP/Server 2003
1. Install the board and boot up Windows.
2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard
For XP SP1 or earlier/Server 2003: Go to step #3.
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For XP SP2 or later/Server 2003 SP1 or later: Select No,
not this time, then click Next.
3. Insert the driver CD, select Install the software
automatically (Recommended), then click Next.
4. Accept the selected driver, click Next, then click
Finish.
5. Restart your computer to complete the installation.
Verify Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Double click Network adapters, Realtek RTL8169/
8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC should be
displayed.
Windows Vista™
Windows Vista operating system automatically detects
and installs the driver for the Dual Profile GigaLAN PCI.
No driver installation is needed.
Verify Windows Vista Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, click
Continue, then click Device Manager.
2. Double click Network adapters. Realtek RTL8169/
8110 Family PCI Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)
should be displayed.
Linux
Linux automatically detects and installs the driver for the
Dual Profile GigaLAN PCI. No driver installation is needed.
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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our
web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support
database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers
to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit
questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please
see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any
problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued. SIIG RMA department
can also be reached at (510) 413-5333.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.
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Dual Profile GigaLAN PCI is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks
of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names used in this publication are for
identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
September, 2007 Copyright © 2007 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel
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networking, sound cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier
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features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, through major
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PRODUCT NAME
Dual Profile GigaLAN PCI
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE 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, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
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