Instruction Manual
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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1x 1 Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Network Card
• 1x Low Profile Bracket
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x4 slot
• Windows® 8.1 (32/64bit), 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Windows Server® 2012, `2008 R2,
Linux 2.6.24 and up (tested up to 3.5), VMware ESXi 5.1
Installation
Please visit www.startech.com/ST10000SPEX for full operating instructions and
specifications.
Hardware 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.
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 devices.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI Express x4 slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of
the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details)
Note:
This card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x8, or x16 slots).
