StarTech com M.2 2.5GBase T Ethernet Network Card PCIe 2.0 User Guide
- May 15, 2024
- StarTech com
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M.2 2.5GBase-T Ethernet Network Card – PCIe 2.0
M.2 2.5GBase T Ethernet Network Card PCIe 2.0
Product Diagram (MR12GI-NETWORK-CARD)
M.2 Network Card
CAT6
Cable Adapter
| Port/LED/Connector| Function
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1| M.2 Connector| • Insert the M.2 Network Card into a M.2 PCI Express
Slot on the Host Computer
• Supports B Key or M Key Slots
2| Ethernet Port| • Connect the CAT6 Cable Adapter
3| LED Indicators| • Right LED Indicator is Link Speed
• Solid Green: 2.5 Gbps
• Solid Amber: 1 Gbps
• Off: 100 or 10 Mbps
• Left LED Indicator is Link Status
• Solid Green: Active link
• Flashing Green: Activity
4| RJ45 Connector| • Insert into the Ethernet Port on the M.2 Network Card
5| Bracket Mount| • Screw-in design for securing the CAT6 Cable Adapter onto
the Full Profile or Low Profile Bracket (not pictured)
6| Ethernet Port| • Connect a Network Cable to the CAT6 Cable Adapter
• Supports 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps, and 10 Mbps
Package Contents
- M.2 Network Card x 1
- CAT6 Cable Adapter x 1
- Full Profile Bracket x 1
- Low Profile Bracket x 1
- Quick-Start Guide x 1
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/MR12GI-NETWORK- CARD
- Host computer with an available B or M key M.2 PCI Express slot
- Phillips head screwdriver
Installation
Install the M.2 PCI Express Card
WARNING!
Static Electricity can severely damage Expansion Cards. Ensure that you are
adequately Grounded before you open your Host Computer Case or touch the
Expansion Card. You should wear an Anti-Static Strap or use an Anti-Static Mat
when installing any Host Computer component. If an Anti-Static Strap isn’t
available, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching a large
Grounded Metal Surface for several seconds. Only handle the Expansion Card by
its edges and don’t touch the gold connectors.
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Turn off the Host Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected to it (e.g. printers, external hard drives, etc.).
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Unplug the Power Cable from the Host Computer.
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Disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are connected to the Host Computer.
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Remove the Cover from the Host Computer Case. Consult the documentation that came with the Host Computer for details about doing this safely.
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Locate an open M.2 PCI Express Slot and remove the corresponding Slot Cover Plate from the back of the Host Computer Case.
Note: Consult the documentation that came with the Host Computer for details about doing this safely.
This card works in B Key or M Key M.2 PCI Express Slots. -
Gently insert the M.2 PCI Express Card into the open M.2 PCI Express Slot. Secure it using a Phillips Head Screwdriver and the included Screw.
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Remove the Screws (x 2) from the Bracket Mount. Secure the Bracket Mount to the Full or Low Profile Bracket using a Phillips Head Screwdriver and the Screws (x 2).
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Connect the CAT6 Cable Adapter into the Ethernet port on the M.2 Network Card.
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Fasten the Full or Low Profile Bracket using a Phillips Head Screwdriver to the back of the Host Computer Case.
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Return the Cover onto the Host Computer Case.
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Reconnect the Power Cable to the back of the Host Computer.
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Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices disconnected in Step 3.
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Turn on the Host Computer and Peripheral Devices.
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Connect an Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Port on the CAT6 Cable Adapter.
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PHILLIPS® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company in the United
States or other countries.
FCC – Part 15
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 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. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference, and
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Download the Driver
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Navigate to www.startech.com/PR12GI-NETWORK-CARD
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Click the Drivers & Downloads tab.
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Under Driver(s), download the Driver Package for Windows.
Note: Windows usually saves the files to the Downloads folder associated with the user account (e.g. C:\Users\useraccount\Downloads). -
Right-click the zipped Driver Package that was downloaded. Click Extract All.
Follow the on-screen instructions to Extract the files.
Note: Ensure to make a note of the location where the drivers were extracted. That location will be used in later steps. -
Follow the instructions on the accompanying Intel_Windows_DIG file for further Installation Instructions.
Verify the Driver Installation
Windows
- Navigate to the Device Manager.
- Under Network Adapters, right-click Intel Ethernet Controller I225-V and click the Properties option.
- Confirm that the Driver is installed and working as expected.
Linux
Note: Ensure kernel 5.8 or higher (LTS versions only) is being used.
Execute the following command from the terminal prompt to check the kernel
version, uname -r.
- Open a Terminal Window and type the command sudo dmesg | grep Intel to check the Intel Driver Integration.
- You should see the following response if the drivers are present, Intel(R) 2.5G Ethernet Linux Driver.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two years warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer
to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
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and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents)
for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental,
consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any
pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the
limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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References
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