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2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Support
2.5 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter Support
2025-01-23 21:07:07 - last edited 2025-02-21 08:00:05
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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2025-02-08 09:57:43 - last edited 2025-02-21 08:00:05

  @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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2025-02-08 09:57:43 - last edited 2025-02-21 08:00:05

  @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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