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Dynex Fast Ethernet
Adapter DX-E101
Contents
Package contents ............................................................................. 2
Windows XP ..................................................................................... 2
Windows 2000 ................................................................................. 3
Enabling WOL................................................................................... 5
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 5
Specifications ................................................................................... 5
Legal notices .................................................................................... 6
Français ....................................................... 7
Español ...................................................... 12
Package contents
Make sure that the package contains the following items:
DX-E101 Fast Ethernet Adapter
CD containing drivers and
manuals
Half-height bracket
Wake-On-Lan (WOL) cable
(optional)
Installation guide
Installing the adapter
Caution: Opening your computer's case may void your computer's
warranty. Contact your computer's manufacturer before opening the
case to make sure that you do not void the warranty.You may need to
have the adapter installed by your computer's manufacturer or an
authorized computer technician.
Caution: Before touching any electronic components, make sure that you
first touch an unpainted, grounded metal object to discharge any static
electricity stored on your clothing or body.
To install the DX-E101:
3 Locate an available PCI slot. PCI slots are usually white.
4 Remove the screw that secures the backplate (the small piece of
metal that covers the opening for the PCI card on the back panel of
your computer), then remove the backplate.
5 If the bracket on the DX-E101 is too tall to fit your computer's case,
remove the bracket and replace with the includ3d half-height
bracket.
6 Carefully insert the adapter into the PCI slot. Do not touch the
metal connector on the adapter.
7 Secure the adapter to the case using the screw you removed from
the backplate.
8 Reinstall your computer's case cover.
9 Plug in the power cord and other cables.
10 Connect one end of a Category 5 Ethernet cable (not included) to
the porton your DX-E101. Connect the other end to yor router or
network switch.
11 Start your computer, then install the adapter driver as described in
the next section.
Installing the driver
When your computer starts with your new adapter for the first time, it
will prompt you to install the driver.
To install the driver in Windows XP:
1 The Found New Hardware Wizard opens, asking, "Can Windows
connect to Windows Update to search for software?"
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