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Quick-Start Guide

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Manual Revision: July 12, 2022

Product Diagram (ST10GSPEXNDP2)

Port/LED/Connector Function

1 Bracket

• Secures the card to the Computer Case

• The Full-Height Bracket comes pre-installed

• The Low-Prole Bracket is included

2 2x Ethernet Ports

• Connect a Network Cable to the Network Card

• Supports

10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps

For 10 Gbps speeds Cat6 or higher cable is needed

3 LED Indicators

• Left LED Indicator is Link Speed

• Solid Green = 10 Gbps

• Solid Amber =

5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps/10 Mbps

• Right LED Indicator is Link Status

• Solid Green = Active link

• Flashing Green = Activity

4 PCIe x4 Connector • Insert into a PCI Express Slot on the Host Computer

2-Port 10GBase-T / NBase-T Ethernet Network Adapter Card - PCIe Ver 3.0 x4

Package Contents

• PCIe 10 Gbps Network Card x 1

• Low-prole Bracket x 1

• Quick-Start Guide x 1

Requirements

For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.com/ST10GSPEXNDP2

• Computer with an available PCI Express Slot (x4, x8, or x16)

Installation

Install the PCI Express Card

WARNING!

Static Electricity can severely damage PCI Express Cards. Ensure that you are

adequately Grounded before you open your Computer Case or touch the PCI

Express Card. You should wear an Anti-Static Strap or use an Anti-Static Mat when

installing any computer component. If an Anti-Static Strap isn’t available, discharge

any built-up static electricity by touching a large Grounded Metal Surface for several

seconds. Only handle the PCI Express Card by its edges and don’t touch the gold

connectors.

1. Turn o the Computer and any Peripheral Devices that are connected to it (for

example, Printers, External Hard Drives, etc.).

2. Unplug the Power Cable from the back of the Computer.

3. Disconnect any Peripheral Devices that are connected to the Computer.

4. Remove the Cover from the Computer Case. Consult the documentation that came

with the Computer for details about doing this safely.

5. Locate an open PCI Express Slot and remove the corresponding Slot Cover Plate

from the back of the Computer Case. Consult the documentation that came with

the Computer for details about doing this safely. This card works in PCI Express x4,

x8, or x16 Slots.

6. Gently insert the PCI Express Card into the open PCI Express Slot and fasten the

Bracket to the back of the Computer Case.

Note: If you install the PCI Express Card into a Small Form Factor or a Low-Prole

Desktop System, it may be necessary to replace the pre-installed standard

Full-Height Bracket with the included Low-Prole Bracket.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Quick-Start Guide 2-Port 10GBase-T / NBase-T Ethernet Network Adapter Card - PCIe Ver 3.0 x4 Product Diagram (ST10GSPEXNDP2) Package Contents • PCIe 10 Gbps Network Card x 1 • Low-profile Bracket x 1 • Quick-Start Guide x 1 Requirements For the latest requirements, please visit www.startech.
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8. Return the Cover onto the Computer Case. Verify Driver Installation (Windows) 9. Reconnect the Power Cable to the back of the Computer. 1. Navigate to the Device Manager. 10. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices disconnected in Step 2. 2. Under Network Adapters, right-click Marvell AQtion 10Gbit Network Adapter and click the Properties option. 11. Turn on your Computer and Peripheral Devices. 12. Connect an Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet Port(s). Install the Driver 1. Navigate to www.startech.