Nic Programming; Nic Connector - HP Compaq dc7600 MT Technical Reference Manual

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5.9.4 NIC Programming

Programming the NIC consists of configuration, which occurs during POST, and control, which
occurs at runtime. The Broadcom BCM5752 is configured as a PCI device and controlled
through registers mapped in variable I/O space. The BIOS for the BCM5782 is contained within
the HP/Compaq BIOS in system ROM. Refer to Broadcom documentation for details regarding
BCM5782 register programming.

5.9.5 NIC Connector

Figure 5-14 shows the RJ-45 connector used for the NIC interface. This connector includes the
two status LEDs as part of the connector assembly.
Figure 5 15. Ethernet TPE Connector (RJ-45, viewed from card edge)
5-38
Speed LED
8 7 6 5
Activity LED
Pin
1
2
3
6
4, 7, 8 Not used
4 3 2 1
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