StarTech.com PCI100MMSC manual

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    PCI Fiber Net work Adapter 1-P ort PCI 100Mbps Fiber Ethernet Network Adapter Car d - SC/ST Multi-Mode PCI100MMSC PCI100MMST Instruction Manual[...]

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    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device , pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ener[...]

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    i T able of Contents Introduction ..................................................................... 1 P ackaging Contents..................................................................... 1 System Requirements ................................................................. 1 Installation ....................................................[...]

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    1 Introduction The StarT ech.com Fiber Ethernet Network Adapter Card adds the speed, reliability , and security of a Fiber Ether net connection to a PCI compatible PC . This Fiber Optic, Multi-Mode SC/ST , PCI Ether net Adapter Card offers the perf ect “Fiber-to-the-desk” solution. P erfectly suited for high bandwidth applications with support [...]

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    2 Inst allation W ARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be se verely damaged by static electricity . Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening y our computer case or touching your PCI card. StarT ech.com recommends that you w ear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unav a[...]

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    3 Driver Installation Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 1. When the F ound New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, inser t the Driver CD into y our CD/D VD drive. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, please select the “No, not this time” option and click Ne xt. 2. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and[...]

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    4 Specications Bus Interface PCI rev 2.1 (3.3V/5V compatible) Chipset ID VIA VT6105M Connectors PCI100MMSC: 1 x SC duplex PCI100MMST : 1 x ST duplex LEDs 1 x Link 1 x Activity Supported Protocols IEEE802.3u 100Base-FX, IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.1Q, IEEE802.1p Link Speeds 10/100Mbps Maximum T ransmission Distance 2km Optical W ave Length 1310nm Compati[...]

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    5 T echnical Support StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical suppor t is an integral par t of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you e ver need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools , documentation, and downloads. Warranty Information This product is back[...]

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    StarT ech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans man y channels, including gov er nment, education and industrial f acilities to name just a f ew . We offer an unmatched selection of computer par ts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Ser ver Management s[...]