Table of Contents FULL PACKAGE CONTENT… … .… … … … … … .2 INTRODUCTION… … … … … … ..… ...… ...… … … .. 3 ABOUT FAST ETHERNET… … … … … … … … … … .3 ABOUT AUTO-NEGOTIATION… … … … … … ..… … .4 ABOUT WOL (WAKE-ON-LAN)… … … … ..… … ..4 PRODUCT FEATURES… … … … … … … … … … … ...5 SOFTWARE DRIVER SUPPORT… … ..… … … … … ..8 INSTALLATION… … … … … … … … … … … ..… … ..9 Hardware Installation… … … … .… ..… … … … ..9 BIOS Configuration… … … … … … … ..… … … ..9 Driver Installation… … … … … … … … .… … … .
Package Content This Adapter package should contain the following items: • One PCI 10/100 Ethernet adapter • User’ s guide • Driver diskette Please inform your dealer immediately should there be any incorrect, missing or damaged parts.
Introduction The 10/100 Based-Tx Fast Ethernet Adapter card is a 32-bit 10/100Mbps Ethernet network interface card for PCI local bus-compliant PCs. It supports the PCI bus mastering architecture which allows data to be transferred very fast with low CPU utilization and auto-negotiation feature which makes it possible to combine one common type of Ethernet cabling-an RJ-45 connector for twistedpair cabling that can be used for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps connection.
About Auto-negotiation Auto-negotiation is an IEEE 802.3 procedure of negotiating the highest data flow capability between the device (in this case, our Adapter) and their links partner (some other device). The data flow information, to be negotiated, consists of the data speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) and data transfer (half-duplex or full-duplex communication). The physical process of auto-negotiation requires only a few milliseconds to choose the fastest communications capability between the two devices.
While the powered OFF computer sleeps, the WOL NIC monitors LAN traffic for valid Wake-up frames. The NIC will determine whether a received Wakeup frame is addressed to the PC. If so, the NIC will send a signal to the motherboard to power ON the computer. What is the utility in the WOL card? • ”I forgot a document and I'm out of town?” Send a Wake-up signal to your computer and transfer the needed file to your location. • Initiate long routines and reports before you get to work.
Product Features Designed for versatility and performance, the 32-bit PCI bus 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter provides the following features: • 10/100Mbps NWay Interface • 32-bit PCI Bus Master operation • Single shielded RJ-45 connector • UTP and STP supported • Remote Boot Rom socket supported • Wake-On-LAN (WOL) provides great utility for power management of PC. • 100Mbps Fast Ethernet or 10Mbps Ethernet data transfer, selected via auto-negotiation.
• Drivers for all leading Network Operating Systems. • Four LED indicators: Link, Activity, 100Mbps, Collision/Full-duplex. • LINK Indicator A steady green LED indicates good linkage between the 32-bit PCI bus 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter and its supporting hub. • ACTIVITY Indicator A flashing green LED indicates that the adapter is sending or receiving data. • 100M Indicator This LED indicator lights green when this adapter connected to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Networks.
to 10Mbps Ethernet Network, the LED indicator lights off. • Collision/Full-duplex Indicator This LED indicator lights green when a respective port is in full duplex (FDX) mode. Otherwise, it is OFF for half duplex (HDX) operations. It blinking green when collisions are occurring on the respective port.
Software Driver Support l Diagnostic Program l ODI Novell Client Dos and OS/2, Novell Client 32 for Dos, Netware Sever 3.x, 4.x, 5.0 l NDIS 2.x, 3.x, 4.x, 5.0 Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 95, Windows NT, Microsoft WFW3.
Installation Installation of a 10/100Mbps PCI bus Fast Ethernet Card requires Hardware installation first, then BIOS and Software installation. Hardware Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn OFF the computer, unplug its power cord and open the computer case. Insert the contact edge of the 10/100Mbps PCI bus Fast Ethernet Card into the connector of any available PCI Bus Master expansion slot. Press the card firmly into the connector and ascertain that the card contacts are fully seated in the connector.
the conflict of Interrupt Number will cause faults in the behavior of both devices. Then it is necessary to run the CMOS Setup utility, and manually assign a non-conflicting Interrupt Number. Driver Installation Before you connect the 10/100Mbps PCI bus Card to the network, you have to install the network driver first. The driver for each networking operating system is under a separate directory. A HELP.
2. 3. Execute the SETUP.EXE file to enable the Boot ROM function by selecting the appropriate Boot ROM address from the setup menu. Refer to the installation procedure provided by Networking Operating System, Here lists the reference subjects under two commonly used Networking Operating Systems.
Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with the adapter, first verify that the appropriate driver is loaded, that the proper grade of cable is employed for the network connection, and that the supporting hub is functioning properly. 1. Ascertain that the adapter card is fully and firmly seated in the slot connector. 2. Check the length and rating of connecting cables. 3. Ascertain that the adapter's PCI slot is not deactivated at the BIOS level.
SPECIFICATIONS Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX PCI Local Bus specification Rev.2.1 Host interface: PCI 2.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the regulations for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this user’ s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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