1. Introduction
Thanks for the purchasing of your new Gigabit Ethernet PCI adapter. This document
describes the Installation of network adapter. This adapter supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
and 1000BASE-T Ethernet copper interface. Moreover, the PCI interface on the Gigabit
Ethernet NIC complies with PCI Local Bus, is compatible with 32-bit PCI bus. As a bus master,
the NIC requests access to the PCI bus, instead of waiting to be polled.
1.1 Features
The Gigabit Ethernet PCI adapter is a cost effective, high-performance network interface card.
It operates in 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T modes and integrates easily with
Fast Ethernet hub and Gigabit hub and switch.
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Complies with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standard
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Complies with IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standard
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Complies with IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T standard
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Complies with PCI specifications
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Supports 32 bit bus master for high throughput and low CPU utilization
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Supports both half and full duplex operation
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Supports 10/100/1000Mbps auto-sensing capability
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Supports Wake-On-LAN (depend on model and user’s motherboard function)
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Rich diagnostic LED mounted on bracket for easily viewing and troubleshooting (Link/Act
Green/Blinking Green).
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Plug and Play Installation.
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Network drivers on CD for Windows 98SE, NT4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, ME, Netware 4/5/6.X,
and Linux driver.
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FCC, CE class B certification
1.2 System Requirements
To use the adapter, you need the following components:
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One 32 or 64 bit PCI master mode expansion slot that is compliant with PCI bus
specifications
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One CD-ROM drive
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The following cables:
Port Type
Media
Max. Distance
10BASE-T
Cat. 3, 4, or 5 UTP
100 meter
100BASE-TX
Cat. 5 or 5e UTP
100 meter
1000BASE-T
Cat. 5 or 5e UTP
100 meter
NOTE:
1000BASE-T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category 5 balanced cabling, as
specified in ISO/IEC 11801:1995 and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A (1995) and tested for
additional performance using testing procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95
