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ST1000BT32

1-Port PCI Gigabit Ethernet Network Card

*actual product may vary from photos

Instruction Manual

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TableofContentsIntroduction ............................................................................................1

PackagingContents.................................................................................................................................1

SystemRequirements..............................................................................................................................1

Installation ..............................................................................................2HardwareInstallation..............................................................................................................................2

DriverInstallation......................................................................................................................................2

How to Use ..............................................................................................4MonitoringYourCard..............................................................................................................................4

ConnectingYourCardtoYourNetwork............................................................................................4

TipsforSettingUpYourNetwork........................................................................................................5

Specifications ..........................................................................................7

Technical Support ..................................................................................8

Warranty Information ............................................................................8

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IntroductionThankyouforpurchasingaStarTech.comGigabitEthernetadapter.Nowyournetworkcanexperienceincrediblyfastdatatransferspeedsofupto1000Mbits/sec.Withit’sauto-sensingandauto-negotiationfeatures,thiscardisalsobackwards-compatiblewith100Mbits/secFastEthernetand10Mbits/secEthernetspeedsandiscapableofbothfull-andhalf-duplexcommunications.

TheST1000BT32iscompliantwith32-bitPCIspecification

Packaging Contents• 1xPCIGigabitEthernetnetworkadapter• 1xLowProfileBracket• 1xDriverCD• 1XInstructionManual

System Requirements• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server2003/Vista/Server2008R2/7(32/64-bit),or

Novell®Netware®Server5.x,orNetwareODIforDOS,orLinux®/Unix®• Anavailablebus-mastering32-bitPCIslot• RJ45terminatedCat5e(orhigher)UTPEthernetcable

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InstallationWARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation1. Turnyourcomputeroffandanyperipheralsconnectedtothecomputer(i.e.Printers,

externalharddrives,etc.).Unplugthepowercablefromtherearofthepowersupplyonthebackofthecomputeranddisconnectallperipheraldevices.

2. Removethecoverfromthecomputercase.Refertodocumentationforyourcomputersystemfordetails.

3. LocateanopenPCIorPCI-Xslotandremovethemetalcoverplateontherearofthecomputercase.

4. GentlyinsertthecardintotheopenPCIorPCI-Xslotandfastenthecard’sbrackettotherearofthecase.

NOTE:Ifinstallingthecardintoasmallformfactor/lowprofilesystem,replacingthepre-installedfullprofilebracketwiththeincludedlowprofileinstallationbracketmaybenecessary.

5. Placethecoverbackontothecomputercase.

6. InsertthepowercableintothesocketonthepowersupplyandreconnectallotherconnectorsremovedinStep1.

Driver InstallationNOTE: ThefollowinginstructionsareforWindowsusersonly.LinuxorNetwareusersshouldconsulttheReadme.txtfilesintheirrespectivefolders.DependingonyourOSandtheconfigurationofyoursystem,theinstructionsbelowmaynotbeidenticaltotheinstructionsonyourscreen.

Windows 2000/ Server 2003/ XP1. WhentheFoundNewHardwarewizardappearsonthescreen,inserttheDriverCD

intoyourCD/DVDdrive.IfyouarepromptedtoconnecttoWindowsUpdate,pleaseselectthe“No,notthistime”optionandclickNext.

2. Selecttheoption“Installfromaspecificlocation(Advanced)”andthenclicktheNextbutton.

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3. Selecttheoptionto“Includethislocationinthesearch”andthenclickthe“Browse”button.

4. IntheBrowsewindow,navigatetotheCD/DVDdriveandselectopenthefolderfor“PCIGigabitLanCard(ST1000BT32)”,andthenselectthefolderfortheoperatingsystemversion.ClicktheOKbutton.

5. ClicktheNextbuttonandWindowsshouldnowstartsearchingforthedrivers.Oncethishascompleted,clicktheFinishbutton.

Windows Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 71. WhentheFoundNewHardwarewindowappearsonthescreen,clickonthe“Locate

andinstalldriverssoftware(recommended)”option.Ifpromptedtosearchonline,selectthe“Don’tsearchonline”option.

2. Whenpromptedtoinsertthedisc,inserttheDriverCDthatcamewiththecard,intoyourCD/DVDdriveandWindowswillautomaticallyproceedtosearchtheCD.

3. IfaWindowsSecuritydialogwindowappears,clickthe“Installthisdriversoftwareanyway”optiontoproceed.

4. Oncethedriverisinstalled,clicktheClosebutton.

5. IfWindowsisunabletolocatedrivers,gobackandthistimeselecttheoptionto“BrowseMyComputer”.

6. Makesuretheoptionto“Includesubfolders”ischecked,thenclickthe“Browse”button.

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7. IntheBrowsewindow,navigatetotheCD/DVDdriveandselectopenthefolderfor“PCIGigabitLanCard(ST1000BT32)”,andthenselectthefolderfortheoperatingsystem.ClicktheOKbutton.

8. ClicktheNextbuttonandWindowsshouldnowstartsearchingforthedrivers.Oncethishascompleted,clicktheFinishbutton.

HowtoUseMonitoring Your CardThecardusesoneLEDtoindicatetheconnectionrateandactivityofthecard.AGREEN/AMBER/OFFLEDindicatesthata1000/100/10Mbpsconnection(respectively)isestablishedatthatrate.AblinkingLEDindicatesthatthereistrafficflowonthenetwork.

NoLink/ActivityLEDlitat1000/100Mbpsindicatesanerror.Makesurethatalldevicesareturnedonandthatthenetworkcableisproperlyconnectedatbothends.AlsomakesurethatyournetworkcablescomplywithEIA/TIA568andatleastCat5especifications.

Ifproblemspersist,powerdownalldevicesanddisconnectallplugs.Waitatleasttensecondsthenplugthedevicesbackinandpowerthemup.

Connecting Your Card to Your NetworkDependingonhowyouareplanningonusingthecard,thedeviceyouareconnectingittoandthetypeofcableyouneedmaydiffer.Totakeadvantageofthecard’sGigabit(1000Mbits/sec)capacity,itisrecommendedthatyoualwaysuseatleastCat.5eEthernetcable.Ifyouareunsureofthetypeofcablerequiredforyourdevice,consultyourdevicemanufacturer.

NOTE: StarTech.comcarriesawiderangeofCat.5eandCat.6Ethernetcablesinvariouscolorsandlengths.Formoreinformationontheseproducts,aswellastipsand

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ideasforsettingupandrunningyournetwork,visithttp://www.startech.comandclickontheNetworkingtabnearthetopofthescreen.• Ifyouareconnectingyourcomputerdirectlytoanothercomputer,youneedtouse

acrossovercable.• Ifyouareconnectingyourcomputertoahuborswitch,youshouldusea

straightthroughcable.• IfyouareconnectingyourcomputertotheInternetviaaDSLorcablemodem,you

shouldusethecablerecommendedbythemodemmanufacturer.

Tips for Setting Up Your NetworkForinformationandhelponsettingupyournetwork,pleaseconsultthemanufacturerofyouroperatingsystem.ThefollowingisfortipsandtroubleshootingpurposesonlyandisintendedforMicrosoftusersonalocalareanetwork.

Make sure your computers are configured properlyForyourconvenience,youshouldconfigureeachofyourcomputerssothattheycan“see”eachotherandsharedevicesandfiles.Todothis,youhavetomakesurethatthefollowinghavebeeninstalledonyourcomputers:• ClientforMicrosoftNetworks• TCP/IP(InternetProtocol)• FileandPrintSharing

Theseclients,protocols,andservicescanbefoundinthefollowinglocations:

Windows XP1. ClickonStart,thenclickMyNetworkPlaces.

2. ClickViewNetworkConnectionsintheNetworkTasksbox.

3. Right-clickonLocalAreaConnectionandchooseProperties.

Windows 20001. ClickonStart,thenSettings,thenNetworkandDialupConnections.

2. Double-clickLocalAreaConnectionsandclickthePropertiesbutton.

NOTE: Ifyouneedtoaddanyofthefollowingcomponents,checkyourWindowsdocumentationfordetails.MakesureallyourcomputersareonthesameworkgroupTobeabletocommunicateproperlywitheachother,eachcomputermustbelocatedonthesameworkgroup.Eachcomputerwithinaworkgroupmusthaveauniquename.ToensurecompatibilitybetweeneachversionofWindows,keepyourcomputernamesunder13characterslong.Toview,add,oredityourcomputer’sname,dothefollowing:

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Windows XP1. ClickStartandthenControlPanel.

2. Double-clickSystemthenclickonthecomputernametab.

Windows 20001. ClickonStart,thenSettings,thenControlPanel.

2. Double-clickonSystem.

3. ClickontheNetworkIdentificationtab.

Make Sure Your Sharing is Set Up Properly1. Gotoyournetworkdialogboxusingtheprocedureexplainedunder“Makesure

yourcomputersareconfiguredproperly.”

2. ClickonFileandPrintSharing.

3. Choosewhetheryouwanttoinstallone,both,orneitheroftheseoptions.ClickOK.

4. Decidewhatfilesorfoldersyouwanttoshare.Youcancallupsharingoptionsbyright-clickingonafileorfolderandchoose“Sharing”(Windows2000/Me/98/95)or“SharingandSecurity”(WindowsXP).

NOTE: Ifyouarehavinganydifficultiessettinguporusingyournetwork,pleasecontactyouroperatingsystemvendor.

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SpecificationsHost Interface PCI(32-bit,3.3V/5V)

Form Factor Standard/LowProfile

Chipset ID RealtekRTL8110SC

Connectors 1xRJ45Ethernetfemale

LEDs1x1000Link/Activity

1x100Link/Activity

Supported StandardsIEEE802.310BaseT

IEEE802.3u100BaseTx

IEEE802.3ab1000BaseT

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1000/2000Mbps(half/fullduplex)

Operating Temperature 0°C~55°C(32°F~131°F)

Humidity 10%~95%RH

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows2000/XP/Server2003/Vista/Server2008R2/7(32/64-bit),

NetwareServer5.x,NetwareODIforDOS,Linux,Unix

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