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  • Page 1

    Manual Revision: 10/20/2011 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.co[...]

  • Page 2

    Instruction Manual FCC C ompliance 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 harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment genera tes, uses and can radiate rad[...]

  • Page 3

    Instruction Manual i T able of C ontents Int roduc tion ... ..... ..... ..... .... ..... ..... ..... ..... .... ..... ..... ..... ..... .... ..... ..... ..... ..... .. 1 Packaging Conten ts ................................................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements ........[...]

  • Page 4

    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction The ST1000SMPEX 1 Port Mini PCI Express Gigabit Network Adapter Car d adds 1000Mbps network connectivity to a Mini PCI Express (PCI Express Mini Card, Mini PCIe) enabled computer system, such as Mini-ITX motherboards. Supporting features such as NDIS5 checksum and lar ge send ooad for lower CPU utilization, Wake[...]

  • Page 5

    Instruction Manual 2 Installation W ARNING! Computer par ts can be severely damaged by static elec tricity. Be sure that you are properly gr ounded before opening your computer case. StarT ech.com recommends that you w ear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any [...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 3. Make sure the cable that connects the Mini Card to the Daughter Boar d is rmly seated at both ends. 4. Locat e an open expansion card slot and remove the metal cov er plate on the rear of the computer case (Refer to documenta tion for your computer system f or details). 5. Gently insert the Daughter Board into the open ex[...]

  • Page 7

    Instruction Manual 4 Specications Host Interface PCI Express Mini Card revision 1.1 Form F actor F ull Length Mini PCI Express Chipset ID Realtek RTL8111C External Connectors 1 x RJ45 Ethernet female LEDs 1 x Gigabit Link 1 x Activity Supported Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab Maximum Data T ransfer Rate 1000 Mbps Full Duple x Sup[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an int egral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit ww w .startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test drivers/s[...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one -stop source for every connectivity par t you need. From the latest technology t o legac y pr oduc ts — and all the par ts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy to[...]