4 Port PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet
Network Card
ST1000SPEX4
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Manual Revision: 11/08/2011
Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................ 3
Specifications..........................................................................................4
Technical Support ..................................................................................5
Warranty Information............................................................................5
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Introduction
The StarTech.com 4-Port PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card adds four
10/100/1000Mbps compatible Gigabit network interfaces to a desktop or server PC
with an available x4 PCI Express expansion slot. Fully compatible with IEEE 802.3/u/
ab standards, this quad port Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter supports a maximum
data transfer rate of 1000Mbps in both directions (2000Mbps full duplex), which is 10
times faster than 10/100 Ethernet.
Packaging Contents
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ST1000SPEX4 card
Driver Installation CD
Instruction Manual
System Requirements
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PCI Express enabled computer system with available x4 slot
Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), or
Apple® Mac OS® 10.4/10.5, or Linux
Activity LED
(yellow)
Link LED
(green)
RJ45 connector
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Installation
WARNING! PCI Express 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 Express 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 Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral cables.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open x4 PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of
the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.).
Note that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (ie. x8 or x16
slots).
4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of
the case.
5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
1. When the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD
into your CD/DVD drive. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, please
select the “No, not this time”option and click Next.
2. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)”and then click the
Next button.
3. Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has completed, click
the Finish button.
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Windows Vista/7
1. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on the “Locate
and install drivers software (recommended)”option. If prompted to search online,
select the “Don’t search online”option.
2. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the card, into
your CD/DVD drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search the CD.
3. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the “Install this driver software
anyway”option to proceed.
4. Once the driver is installed, click the Close button.
Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer”(“Computer”in Vista/7), then
select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager
from the left window panel.
Double-click on the “Network Adapters”category to expand it. There should be four
additional “Realtek”adapters listed.
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Specifications
PCI Express 1.1
(x4 slot connector)
Bus Interface
Chipset ID
Realtek RTL8111C
Number of Ports
Connectors
4
4 x RJ45
4 x Link
LEDs
4 x Activity
48KB Transmit/Receive
(on-chip)
Buffer Size
Supported Standards
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
Duplex Mode
IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
1000Mbps
Half, Full
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F)
-20°C ~ 85°C (-4°F ~ 185°F)
5 ~ 95% RH
Windows 2000/ XP(32/64bit)/
Vista(32/64bit)/ Server
2003(32/64bit)/ 7(32/64bit)/ Server
2008 R2, Win CE 4.2/5.0, Unix, Linux,
Novell, and Mac OS 10.4.x/10.5.x
Compatible Operating Systems
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. 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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