Quick-Start Guide
1-Port Single RJ45 5G Ethernet Network Adapter Card – PCIe Ver 3.0 x1
Product ID
PR15GR-NETWORK-CARD

	Feature	Function
1	Bracket	•  Secures the card to the Computer Case. The Full-Height Bracket comes pre-installed.
2	Ethernet Port	• Connect a Network Cable to the Network Card • Supports 5Gbps/2.5Gbps/1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps
3	LED Indicators	• Left LED Indicator is Link Speed • Solid Green = Highest Link Speed (ex. 5Gbps) • Solid Amber = Lower Link Speeds (ex. 2500/1000/100/10Mbps) • Right LED Indicator is Link Status • Solid Green = Network port is connected
4	PCIe x1 Connector	• Insert into a PCI Express Slot on the Host Computer

Package Contents

• PCIe Network Card x 1
• Low-Profile Bracket x 1
• Quick-Start Guide x 1

Requirements
For the latest manuals, product information, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit: www.StarTech.com/PR15GR-NETWORK-CARD

• Computer with an available PCI Express Slot (x1, x2, 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 off 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 x1, x2, 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-Profile Desktop System, it may be necessary to replace the pre-installed Full-Height Bracket with the included Low-Profile Bracket.
7. Return the Cover onto the Computer Case.
8. Reconnect the Power Cable to the back of the Computer.
9. Reconnect all of the Peripheral Devices disconnected in Step 3.
10. Turn on your Computer and Peripheral Devices.

Install the Driver

1. Open an Internet Browser and navigate to: www.StarTech.com/PR15GR-NETWORK-CARD
2. Click the Drivers & Downloads tab.
3. Under Driver(s), download the Driver for your operating system.

For Windows Systems
a. Extract the contents of the Driver Package by Right Clicking the Driver Folder that was downloaded from the website and select Extract All. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the Extraction.
b. Follow the steps in the Included File for further Installation Instructions.
For Linux Systems
a. Extract the contents of the Driver Package.
b. Follow the instructions on the accompanying README.txt file.

Verify the Driver Installation (Windows)

1. Navigate to the Device Manager.
2. Under Network Adapters, right-click Realtek PCIe 5GbE Family Controller and click the Properties option.
3. Confirm that the Driver is installed and working as expected.

Verify Driver Installation (Linux)

1. Run lsmod | grep -i Realtek from the command line.
2. Verify that the Driver is present in the command line.

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Documents / Resources

StarTech com PR15GR-NETWORK-CARD 5G Ethernet Network Adapter Card [pdf] User Guide PR15GR-NETWORK-CARD 5G Ethernet Network Adapter Card, PR15GR-NETWORK-CARD, 5G Ethernet Network Adapter Card, Ethernet Network Adapter Card, Network Adapter Card, Adapter Card

References

• User Manual