Sonnet Technologies Presto Gigabit Pro PCIe - Manual

Quick Start Guide for Presto Gigabit Pro PCIe
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• One Presto Gigabit Pro PCIe adapter card
The following items may be required for installation:
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
System Requirements
Presto Gigabit Pro PCIe requires the following in order to operate in your system:
• One available PCI Express (PCIe) slot
• OS X
® Version 10.7.5 or later; or Windows ® 8, 7, Vista ® , Server 2012, or Server
2008
• One standard Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5 or 6 cable with RJ-45
connectors
• Internet access (for driver download, Windows 7, Vista, and Server 2008 users,
only)
Support Notes: We recommend you make a backup of important
information on your system’s current hard drive(s) prior to installing new
hardware or software.
When handling computer products, you must take care to prevent components
from being damaged by static electricity. Before opening your computer or
removing parts from their packages, always ground yourself first by touching
a metal part of the computer, such as a port access cover, and work in an area
free of static electricity; avoid carpeted areas. Handle all electronic components
by their edges, and avoid touching connector traces and component pins.
About This Document
Check the Sonnet website for the latest documentation.
1. Go to www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php
2. Click the Computer Cards link
3. Click the PCIe Cards link
4. Click the Presto Gigabit Pro PCIe link, and then click the Documentation link.
5. Click the Presto Gigabit Pro PCIe Quick Start Guide [English] link, and then
check the Document Version information. If the version listed is later than
this document, click the Download Now button for the latest version.
PRESTO
™
GIGABIT PRO PCIe
GIGABIT ETHERNET ADAPTER CARD FOR PCI EXPRESS SLOT
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