Gigabyte GE 2000-N user manual Connecting the Network, Install on Microsoft Win 95 / 98 / ME

5.Insert the GE 2000-N card into the empty PCI slot in the PC. Orient the card so that the RJ-45 connector points out of the computer

Warning: The card may fit backwards (with the RJ-45 pointing in) into the PCI slot. Starting the computer with the card inserted backwards may damage the card and/or the PC.

6.When you are certain the card is oriented correctly, press firmly on the card to ensure that it is completely seated in the

PCI slot. Secure the GE 2000-N card using the screw from step

7.Close the computer, and reconnect the power cord.

Connecting the Network

The third stage in the installation sequence is connecting the GigMAC demo card to the network. In this stage, you will need only the twisted-pair Category 5 network cable.

After you have inserted the card and closed the PC, connect one end of the twisted-pair cable to the RJ-45 connector on the GigMAC demo card, and the other end to another PC or a network hub or switch When connecting the card to another PC, the cable

will need to be crossover, meaning that pins 1 and 2 must be swapped with pins 3 and 6, respectively, between the two ends of the cable. A crossover cable should not be used when connecting the GE 2000-N card to a network hub or switch. The difference between a crossover and non-crossover (“straight”) cable is shown

The next time you turn on the PC, one of the two green link lights

on the GE 2000-N card should become illuminated almost immediately. This signifies that the card has established link with the device at the other end of the cable and is ready to send and receive

data.

Install on Microsoft Win 95 / 98 / ME

1.Ask you to select which driver you want to install, select "Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer".

2.Insert the GE 2000-N driver disk into drive A and specify

the setup file pathname

A:\WIN98 (for Windows 98 SE) or

A:\WINME (for Windows ME)or

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