Instruction Manual
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NOTE:
If installing the card into a low profile desktop system, replacing the preinstalled
standard profile bracket with the included low profile (half height) installation bracket
may be necessary.
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.
Software Installation
Windows 8 / Server 2012
Upon starting Windows with the card installed, Windows should auto-install using
native drivers.
Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2 and earlier
1. Upon starting Windows, if the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into your CD/DVD drive.
2. Browse to the “Realtek\RTL8111\” folder on the disc, then select the appropriate
folder for the version of Windows you are using.
3. Run the
Setup.exe
application to start the install.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
NOTE:
You may be prompted to restart once the install completes.
Mac OS
1. Insert the provided CD into your DVD/CD-ROM drive.
2. Browse to the “Realtek\RTL8111\Mac_OS” folder on the disc, then select the
appropriate folder for the version of Mac OS you are using.
3. Run the
RTGNICvxxx.mpkg
application to start the install.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
NOTE:
You may be prompted to restart once the install completes.
Verifying Installation
Windows
1. Open the Device Manager by right-clicking on
Computer
, and then select
Manage
.
In the new Computer Management window, select
Device Manager
from the left
window panel (For Windows 8, open the
Control Panel
and select
Device Manager
).
2. Expand the
“Network Adapters”
section. On a successful install, you should see the
following devices in the list with no exclamation points or question marks.
