Dynex DX-E101 Quick Setup Guide (English) - Page 2

2 Dynex Fast Ethernet Adapter DX-E101 Contents Package contents 2 Installing the adapter 2 Windows XP 2 Windows 2000 3 Windows 98/ Windows ME 4 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 Contents 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: 1 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and all cables. 2 Remove your computer's case cover. See your computer's user guide for information about removing the cover. 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. CD containing drivers and manuals Half-height bracket Wake-On-Lan (WOL) cable (optional) Installation guide 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?"