GIGABYTE GC-WBAX210 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Card Installation Guide

Product Overview

This guide details the installation process for the GIGABYTE GC-WBAX210 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card. It includes instructions for connecting the card, antennas, and USB cable, as well as driver installation and regulatory compliance information.

Installation Steps

1. Step 1: Install the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Card

   Install the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card into a PCI Express x1 slot. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card.

2. Step 2: Connect USB Cable to Motherboard

   Connect the other end of the USB cable to the F_USB connector on the motherboard.

3. Step 3: Connect Antennas

   Tighten the antenna cables to the antenna connectors on the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card respectively.

4. Step 4: Position Antennas

   After installation, move the antennas to a location with good signal reception.

Driver and Utilities Installation

After the computer starts, install the driver for the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Card. Adjust your wireless LAN configuration based on your environment after installing the driver.

Regulatory Notices

United States FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC's recommended limits.

Safety Precautions

• Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
• Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
• Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if not, the radio may be damaged.

Use in Specific Environments

• Wireless devices in hazardous locations are limited by safety directors of such environments.
• Wireless devices on airplanes are governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• Wireless devices in hospitals are restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.

Antenna Use

In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons.

Explosive Device Proximity Warning

Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use.

Antenna Warning

The wireless adapter is not designed for use with high-gain antennas.

Use On Aircraft Caution

Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.

Other Wireless Devices

Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: Refer to the documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in the wireless network.

Canada, Canada-Industry Notice

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15-to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25-to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to 5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage to this device. The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order to comply with the E.I.R.P limit for the 5.25-to 5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85 GHz frequency range in point-to-point operation. To comply with RF exposure requirements all antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20cm, or the minimum separation distance allowed by the module approval, from the body of all persons.

European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, ErP Directive 2009/125/EC, RoHS directive (recast) 2011/65/EU & the 2015/863 Statement. This product has been tested and found to comply with all essential requirements of the Directives.

European Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & the European Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement

GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP). The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS requirement. Moreover, GIGABYTE is continuing its efforts to develop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.

European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement

GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2012/19/EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive. The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling and disposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, and disposed of properly.

WEEE Symbol Statement: The symbol shown below indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to waste collection centers for treatment, collection, recycling, and disposal.

For more information about where to drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household waste disposal service, or where you purchased the product for details of environmentally safe recycling.

End of Life Directives-Recycling: The symbol shown below indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should be taken to waste collection centers for treatment, collection, recycling, and disposal.

China RoHS Compliance Statement

Environment-friendly use period: This symbol indicates a period of ten years. Hazardous substances in electronic products will not leak or mutate during this period. Normal use of the product by consumers will not cause severe environmental pollution or pose a severe threat to personal safety or property.

Administrative Measures for the Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (China RoHS Declaration)

Hazardous Substances Table:

Note 1: "Exceeding 0.1 wt %" and "exceeding 0.01 wt %" indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.

Note 2: "O" indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

Note 3: The "-" indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Wireless Module Country Approvals

Wireless module manufacturer: Intel® Corporation

Wireless module model name: AX210NGW

United States FCC: FCC ID: PD9AX210NG

India WPC: ETA-SD-20201006833

Canada ISED: IC: 1000M-AX210NG

Australia ACMA: R 003-200209, T D200188003

Belarus: TPBY

China CMIIT: CMIIT ID: 2020AJ11402 (M)

Europe: CE

Oman TRA: Applicant number: D080001, Approval number: TRA/TA-R/10113/20

Pakistan PTA: Approved by PTA, TAC no.: 9.1000/2020

Qatar CRA: CRA/SM/2020/S-0006291

Serbia: CCAH20Y10080T6

Ukraine: UA.TR.028

United Kingdom: UK CA

Japan 総務省:

Singapore IMDA: Complies with IMDA standards DA108442

South Korea NRRA: R-C-INT-AX210NGW