StarTech com ST1000SPEX2T 1 Port Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Card User Guide
- September 10, 2024
- StarTech com
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ST1000SPEX2T 1 Port Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Card
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Specifications:
- Product ID: ST1000SPEX2T / ST1000SPEX2LT / ST1000SPEXD4T
- Port/LED/Connector Function:
- Bracket
- Ethernet Port
- Link/Activity LED Indicators
Product Usage Instructions:
Installation:
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Turn off the Computer and any Peripheral Devices connected to
it. -
Unplug the Power Cable from the back of the Computer.
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Disconnect any Peripheral Devices connected to the
Computer. -
Remove the Cover from the Computer Case.
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Locate an open PCI Express Slot and remove the corresponding
Slot Cover Plate from the back of the Computer Case. -
Gently insert the PCI Express Card into the open PCI Express
Slot and fasten the Bracket to the back of the Computer Case. -
If needed, replace the standard Full-Height Bracket with the
included Low-Profile Bracket for Small Form Factor systems. -
Return the Cover back onto the Computer Case.
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Reconnect the Power Cable and all disconnected Peripheral
Devices. -
Turn on the Computer and Peripheral Devices.
Install the Driver:
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Open an Internet Browser and visit the appropriate link based
on your product ID. -
Click on the Drivers & Downloads tab.
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Download the Driver for your operating system.
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Extract the contents of the Driver Package.
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Execute the Installer and follow on-screen instructions for
Driver installation.
Verify Driver Installation:
- For Windows:
1. Navigate to Device Manager.
2. Under Network Adapters, right-click Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller and click Properties.
3. Confirm that the Driver is installed and working as expected.
- For Linux:
1. Run lsmod | grep r8168 from the command line.
2. Verify that the Driver is present in the command line.FAQ:
Q: What should I do if I encounter static electricity while
installing the PCI Express card?
A: If you encounter static electricity, ensure
proper grounding before touching the card. Use an Anti-Static Strap
or discharge built-up static electricity by touching a large
grounded metal surface for several seconds before handling the
card.
Q: Can this card work in different PCI Express slots?
A: Yes, this card works in PCI Express x1, x2,
x4, x8, or x16 slots. Ensure to follow proper installation
instructions for your specific slot type.
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Quick-Start Guide
PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Network Card
Product ID
ST1000SPEX2T / ST1000SPEX2LT / ST1000SPEXD4T
Requirements
For the latest requirements, please visit:
www.startech.com/ST1000SPEX2T
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www.startech.com/ST1000SPEX2LT www.startech.com/ST1000SPEXD4T · Computer with an available PCI Express Slot (x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16)
Package Contents
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Port/LED/Connector
Function
1 Bracket
· Used to secure onto the Host Computer · Low-Profile Bracket is included
Note: ST1000SPEX2LTships with the Low-Profile bracket pre-installed
3 Ethernet Port
· Used to connect a Network Cable to the Network Card
2
Link/Activity LED Indicators
· Right LED: Link/Activity · Solid green: Active link · Flashing green: Activity · Off: No active link · Left LED: Link Speed · Solid green: 1Gbps link · Solid orange: 10/100Mbps link
4 PCIe x1 Connector · Insert into a PCI Express Slot
· PCIe Network Card x 1 · Low-Profile Bracket or Full-Height Bracket
(ST1000SPEX2LT) x 1 · Quick-Start Guide x 1
Installation
Install the PCI Express Card
WARNING!
Static electricity can cause severe damage to PCI Express cards. Ensure proper
grounding before opening the computer case or touching the PCI Express card.
Use an Anti-Static Strap when installing any computer component. If an Anti-
Static Strap isn’t available, discharge built-up static electricity by
touching a large grounded metal surface for several seconds. Handle the PCI
Express card by its edges, avoiding contact with the gold connectors.
1. Turn off the Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected to it
(for example, Printers, External Hard Drives, etc.).
2. Unplug the Power Cable from the back of the Computer.
3. Disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are connected to the Computer.
4. Remove the Cover from the Computer Case. Consult the documentation that
came with the Computer for details about how to do this safely.
5. Locate an open PCI Express Slot and remove the corresponding Slot Cover
Plate from the back of the Computer Case. Consult the documentation that came
with the Computer for details about how to do this safely. This card works in
PCI Express x1, x2, x4, x8, or x16 slots.
To view manuals, FAQs, videos, drivers, downloads, technical drawings, and more, visit www.startech.com/support.
Manual Revision: June 10, 2024
6. Gently insert the PCI Express Card into the open PCI Express Slot and
fasten the Bracket to the back of the Computer Case.
Note: If the PCI Express Card needs to be installed into a Small Form Factor
or a Low-Profile Desktop System, it may be necessary to replace the pre-
installed standard Full-Height Bracket with the included Low-Profile Bracket.
7. Return the Cover back onto the Computer Case.
8. Reconnect the Power Cable to the back of the Computer.
9. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices that were disconnected in Step 3.
10. Turn on the Computer and Peripheral Devices.
Install the Driver
1. Open an Internet Browser and navigate to:
www.startech.com/ST1000SPEX2T
www.startech.com/ST1000SPEX2LT
www.startech.com/ST1000SPEXD4T
2. Click the Drivers & Downloads tab.
3. Under Driver(s), download the Driver for the operating system.
4. Extract the contents of the Driver Package
5. Execute the Installer and follow the on-screen instructions to finish
installing the Driver.
Linux 1. Extract the contents of the Driver Package.
2. Follow the installation instructions on the accompanying README.txt file.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Compliance 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 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: – Reorient or relocate
the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver. – Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the
receiver. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. If
shielded interface cables are included with the product, or if additional
components or accessories are designated for use with the installation, they
must be used to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
Verify the Driver Installation
Windows 1. Navigate to the Device Manager. 2. Under Network Adapters, right-
click Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller and click
Properties. 3. Confirm that the Driver is installed and working as expected.
Linux 1. Run lsmod | grep r8168 from the command line. 2. Verify that the
Driver is present in the command line.
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CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B) This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
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