2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Support

2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Support

2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Support
2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Support
2025-01-23 21:07:07 - last edited a week ago
Model: TX201  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version:

Hello,

 

Just installed my newly purchsed TX201 V1.0 and installed on my PC running Windows 10.  After rebooting my PC, the card displays a solid green on the right and flashing yellow on the left.  However, the device manager does not show this hardware at all.  My mother board supports PCI 2.0 and I notice that TX202 supports PCIe 2.1.  So my question is can the card run on a PCIe 2.0 slot?  Please advise. 

 

Regards,

Jay Yang

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Re:2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Support-Solution
3 weeks ago - last edited a week ago

  @jcyy 

 

Hi, welcome to our community.

Yes, the TX201 should be compatible with a PCIe 2.0 slot. PCIe 2.1 is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0, meaning that devices designed for PCIe 2.1 can function in a PCIe 2.0 slot without issue.

Here are some steps to troubleshoot your situation:

1. Check Connections:Ensure that the card is properly seated in the PCIe slot. Remove and reinsert it if necessary.

2. Update Drivers:If the card is detected in BIOS but not in Windows, you might need to manually install the drivers from the official website.

3. Check BIOS Settings:Ensure that the PCIe slot is enabled in the BIOS settings. Sometimes, slots can be disabled by default.

4. Device Manager Refresh:After installing the drivers, refresh Device Manager. Sometimes, it may take a moment for new hardware to appear.

5. Windows Update: Make sure your Windows 10 is up to date, as updates can sometimes resolve compatibility issues.

6. Test in Another Slot:If possible, try inserting the card into a different PCIe slot on your motherboard to rule out any issues with the slot itself.

Thank you and best regards. 

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3 weeks ago - last edited a week ago

  @jcyy 

 

Hi, welcome to our community.

Yes, the TX201 should be compatible with a PCIe 2.0 slot. PCIe 2.1 is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0, meaning that devices designed for PCIe 2.1 can function in a PCIe 2.0 slot without issue.

Here are some steps to troubleshoot your situation:

1. Check Connections:Ensure that the card is properly seated in the PCIe slot. Remove and reinsert it if necessary.

2. Update Drivers:If the card is detected in BIOS but not in Windows, you might need to manually install the drivers from the official website.

3. Check BIOS Settings:Ensure that the PCIe slot is enabled in the BIOS settings. Sometimes, slots can be disabled by default.

4. Device Manager Refresh:After installing the drivers, refresh Device Manager. Sometimes, it may take a moment for new hardware to appear.

5. Windows Update: Make sure your Windows 10 is up to date, as updates can sometimes resolve compatibility issues.

6. Test in Another Slot:If possible, try inserting the card into a different PCIe slot on your motherboard to rule out any issues with the slot itself.

Thank you and best regards. 

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