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5-3. Connecting 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Network
The system board provides an RJ-45 port for connection to 100Base-TX Fast
Ethernet or 10Base-T Ethernet Network with a single connection over unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP). The adapter automatically operates at 10Mbps or 100Mbps
when the appropriate 10/100Base hub be connected.
To connect the adapter to 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Network, you need a
twisted-pair Category 5 cable with RJ-45 modular jacks at both ends. This cable
can have a maximum length of 300 feet (100 meters).
5-4. Connecting 10Base-T Ethernet Network
To connect the adapter to a 10Base-T Ethernet Network, you need a twisted-pair
Category 3, 4 or 5 cables with RJ-45 modular jacks at both ends. This cable can
have a maximum length of 300 feet (100 meters).
5-5. 10MBase/100MBase Installation Notice
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100Mbps network must be shielded twisted-pair (STP) or Category 5
unshielded twisted-pair cable. Do not use a Category 3 or 4 cable for
100Mbps-network operation, it could cause data loss. Category 3 or 4 cable
is good for 10Mbps network only.
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Category 5 cable is also good for 10Mbps operation. Use UTP Category 5
cable for the versatility to operate the network at either 100Mbps or 10Mbps
speed without changing cable.
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Two pairs of wiring are required.
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Depending on building codes, different insulation materials may be required.
Plenum-rated or TEFLON-coated wiring maybe required in some areas
where fire proofing is required.
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The wire gauge should be between 18 and 26 AWG (Most telephone
installations use 24-gauge wiring).
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UTP cable should meet the following requirements:
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Solid copper
2.
Nominal capacitance: less than 16pF/ft
3.
Nominal impedance: 100 ohms
4.
Nominal attenuation: less than 11.5db
Automatic Selection of the Media Type
While the driver installs, it automatically detects the media type based on the type
of cable connected. Once you change the cable type, you must reinstall the driver
to execute auto-detect again.
If the driver cannot detect which cable is connected or whether a cable is
connected, look at cabling network driver (Ex. Modify net.cfg file
parameters—force line speed=10 or 100).
10/100 Auto – Negotiation (N-Way)
Depending on the hub or connected device, the LAN adapter can automatically run
at the appropriate speed, by using N-way, a feature that complies with the
IEEE802.3 standard. It also works with any of the other IEEE-compliant products.
5-6. Remote BOOT ROM Installation Guide
A BOOT ROM allows the computer to boot up over the network, instead of using
the local operating system device. This enables the system to be a diskless
workstation environment.
1.
Make sure the BOOT ROM is properly oriented. Incorrect orientation may
damage the chip!
2.
Use the utility of RSET8139.exe to enable the BOOT ROM.
3.
Reboot the system to use the BOOT ROM function.
BOOT ROM Type:
Once the PCI system detects the presence of a BOOT ROM chip on the adapter
during boot-up, it will automatically set a working configuration. Supports 64K
FLASH ROMs (PLCC Type)for an upgrade BOOT ROM.
