PRESTO™ GIGABIT PCIe SERVER
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1. 4 Tiger Users Listed below are the steps necessary to configure the Presto Gigabit PCle Server for use in your computer 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences 2 Click the Network icon a window will appear stating that a new port is detected Click OK 3 From the Show drop down menu select the Presto Gigabit PCle Server identified as a PCI card 4 Configure the settings if necessary If your computer was connected to a network using built in Ethernet you may not have to enter new settings click the Apply button 5 If you created new settings or edited existing settings click the Apply Now button 6 Close System Preferences if you used existing settings your installation is complete For additional information on configuring settings refer to Mac Help Help gt Mac Help from the Finder and www apple com support type network ethernet and combining ethernet ports to display various articles INSTALLATION STEPS FOR WINDOWS USERS The following sections cover installation and configuration steps for the Presto Gigabit PCle Server card in a Windows PC Installation Preparation Sonnet strongly recommends that you read the section in your computer s user manual that addresses PCI card installation prior to installing the Presto Gigabit PCIe Server into your system Card Installation Steps 1 Shut down your computer and then open it to access the expansion card area PCI slots refer2. Aggregation and then click Install to install the required software automatically About the Presto Gigabit PCIe Server Card Link Activity indicator This green LED displays the link status e When the LED is off there is no link f between the Presto card and the network e When the LED is on a link is established but there is no traffic on the network e When the LED is flashing there is traffic on the network to which the Presto card is connected 1000BaseT indicator This red LED displays 1000BaseT Gigabit Ethernet connection status e When the LED is on a 1000BaseT link is established Ethernet ports Plug in any Category hats 5 or 6 unshielded twisted pair UTP cables with RJ 45 connectors 1000BaseT indicator e Use standard cables when you are connecting your computer through a hub 1000BaseT indicator
3. the card is firmly seated and secured 4 Close your computer 5 Plug in a twisted pair Ethernet cable to the Presto Gigabit PCle Server card 6 Turn on your computer depending on the computer and operating system used e If you installed the card into a Mac Pro Early 2008 Power Mac GS or Xserve Late 2006 proceed to Software Installation Steps e If you installed the card into a pre 2008 Mac Pro depending on which version of Mac OS X your computer is running Expansion Slot Utility will open automatically If it does not open by itself you must do so manually Expansion Slot Utility is located in the System Library CoreServices folder Select the configuration appropriate for your setup your Sonnet card is an x4 card and should be assigned at least an x4 slot and then click Quit if the default configuration was appropriate or click Save and Restart if you changed the configuration Software Installation Steps Mac Users 1 Insert the included CD into the computer s optical drive 2 Double click the Sonnet Presto Gigabit Ethernet Server icon then double click the SonnetGE1000LA2X E Ins pkg file to launch the installer when the Welcome window appears click Continue 3 When the Read Me window appears click Continue 4 When the License window appears read the license click Continue and then click Agree 5 When the Installation Type window appears accept the default destination or choose a new des
4. PRESTO GIGABIT PCle SERVER DUAL CHANNEL GIGABIT ETHERNET ADAPTER CARD FOR PCI EXPRESS Quick Start Guide for Presto Gigabit PCIe Server You Should Have The following items should be included in your product package e One Presto Gigabit PCIe Server adapter card for PCI Express e One Presto Gigabit PCIe Server Software CD e Half height PCI bracket The following items may be required for installation e Medium Phillips screwdriver System Requirements Presto Gigabit PCIe Server requires the following in order to operate in your system e One available PCI Express PCIe slot e Mac OS X Version 10 4 11 or later or Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP with SP2 installed e One or two standard Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP Category 5 or 6 cables with RJ 45 connectors 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 com puter such as a port access cover and work in an area free of static electricity avoid carpeted areas Handle all electronic com ponents by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins Support Note The software on the
5. included Installer CD may not be the latest version available Before using this product check the version numbers of the software on the CD and what s available at www sonnettech com support downloads computercards html Download and install the newer version if available Power Mac G5 requires Mac OS X Version 10 5 2 or later Software updates and links are available from the Sonnet web site at www sonnettech com Online support form available at http supportform sonnettech com Sonnet Technologies Customer Service hours are Mon Fri 7 a m 4 p m Pacific Time Customer Service Phone 1 949 472 2772 E mail support sonnettech com S IMPLY FA Sonnet Technologies Inc California 92618 USA e Tel 1 949 587 3500 Fax 1 949 457 6350 www sonnettech com 2008 Sonnet Technologies All rights reserved Sonnet the Sonnet logotype Simply Fast the Simply Fast logotype and Presto are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies Inc Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners Product specifications subject to change without notice Printed in the USA QS GE1 000LA2X E E B 101608 N N T Remember to register your product online at http registration sonnettech com to be informed of future upgrades and product releases Installation Steps INSTALLATION STEPS FOR MAC USERS The following section covers installation and co
6. lick Next 3 Insert the included CD into the computer s optical drive 4 When the next window appears select the Search for the best driver in these locations and Search removable media options and then click Next 5 In the next window click select the appropriate driver from the list check the file location listed with each driver and then click Next the driver software will be installed When informed that the software was installed successfully click Finish 6 Depending on your setup Windows may configure itself to automatically enable Internet usage launch your Internet browser application of choice and browse a Web site to verify 7 If the Presto Gigabit card is working to your satisfaction and you do not need link aggregation support the installation is complete If your system did not configure itself or if you need to make changes to your network settings click the Start button and then select Control Panel gt Network Connections gt New Connection Wizard Installation Steps INSTALLATION STEPS FOR WINDOWS USERS continued Network Control Utility Software Installation Steps 1 Insert the included CD into the computer s optical drive 2 Locate and double click the Drivers folder then double click the Windows or Windowsx64 folder to view its sub folders double click the folder with the name of the Windows version your computer is running and then double click the Network Control Utilit
7. nfiguration steps for the Presto Gigabit PCle Server card in a Mac computer If you are installing the Presto Gigabit PCle Server into a Windows PC skip to INSTALLATION STEPS FOR WINDOWS USERS on the next page Installation Preparation Sonnet strongly recommends that you read the section in your computer s user manual that addresses PCI card installation prior to installing the Presto Gigabit PCIe Server into your system Card Installation Steps 1 Shut down your computer and then open it to access the expansion card area PCI Express slots refer to your computer s user manual for specific information 2 Locate an available x4 4 lane or x8 8 lane PCI Express slot inside your computer and remove its access cover e Power Mac G5 users should use slot 2 or slot 4 if possible or slot 3 if necessary e Pre 2008 Mac Pro users may install the card into any available slot e Mac Pro Early 2008 users should only use slot 3 or slot 4 WARNING The PCI Express 2 0 slot slot 2 in Mac Pro Early 2008 computers does not currently support the Presto Gigabit PCle Server card Until this issue is resolved Mac Pro Early 2008 system owners should install the Presto Gigabit PCle Server card in slot 3 or slot 4 Check Sonnet s Website for updated information e Xserve Late 2006 users may install the card into either slot 3 Remove the Sonnet card from its packaging and then install it into the PCI Express slot make sure
8. tination and then click Install 6 When asked for a password enter your password and then click OK 7 While the driver is installed a progress bar appears When the Installation Completed Successfully screen appears click Restart System Configuration Steps Mac OS X Version 10 5 Leopard Users Listed below are the steps necessary to configure the Presto Gigabit PCle Server for use in your computer 1 On startup a window will appear stating a new network interface has been detected Click the Network Preferences button System Preferences will open with Network preferences selected 2 If not already selected click the Presto Gigabit PCIe Server identified as a PCI Ethernet card in the left panel and then configure the settings if necessary If your computer was connected to a network using built in Ethernet you may not have to enter new settings click the Apply button Installation Steps System Configuration Steps Mac OS X Version 10 5 Leopard Users Continued 3 If you created new settings or edited existing settings click the Apply button 4 Close System Preferences if you used existing settings your installation is complete For additional information on configuring settings refer to Mac Help Help gt Mac Help from the Finder and www apple com support type network ethernet and combining ethernet ports to display various articles System Configuration Steps Mac OS X Version 10
9. to your computer s user manual for specific information 2 Locate an available x4 4 lane or x8 8 lane PCI Express slot inside your computer and remove its access cover 3 Remove the Sonnet card from its packaging and then install it into the PCI Express slot make sure the card is firmly seated and secured 4 Close your computer 5 Plug in a twisted pair Ethernet cable to the Presto Gigabit PCle Server card and then turn on your computer Driver Software Installation and System Configuration Steps Vista 1 Log in During startup a Found New Hardware window will appear and driver software will be installed automatically When informed that the software was installed successfully click Close 2 Depending on your setup Windows may configure itself to automatically enable Internet usage launch your Internet browser application of choice and browse a Web site to verify 3 If your system did not configure itself or if you need to make changes to your network settings click the Start button and then select Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center to make the necessary changes Driver Software Installation and System Configuration Steps Server 2003 and XP 1 Log in During startup a Found New Hardware Wizard window will appear select No not this time and then click Next 2 When the next window appears select the Install from a list or specific location option and then c
10. y folder 3 Double click SetupNCUwin to launch the installer If your computer is running Vista and you have not disabled User Account Control UAC a UAC window will appear click Allow 4 When the Marvell Network Control Utility InstallShield Wizard window appears click Next 5 When presented with the license agreement select I accept the terms and then click Next 6 When the Readme information appears click Next 7 When the next window appears click Install the software will be installed When the InstallShield Wizard Completed window appears click Finish Support Note To configure RLMT Remote Link Management Technology settings open Device Manager click the next to Network adapters and then double click Generic Marvell Yukon 88E8062 based Ethernet Controller to bring up the Sonnet card s properties window Click the Advanced tab and then click RLMT Mode select the appropriate setting using the Value drop down menu Link Aggregation Support Software Installation Steps Server 2003 and XP Users ONLY 1 Select Start gt Control Panel In the Control Panel window double click Network Connections 2 In the Network Connections window double click the Local Area Connection icon with the description Generic Marvell Yukon 88E8062 based Ethernet Controller 3 In the Local Area Connection window click Properties 4 In the Local Area Connection Properties window click the checkbox next to Link
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