TYAN TOMCAT I815E Manual page 27

Configuration and Drivers
The Ethernet driver cannot be installed directly from the TYAN Driver CD. Before
installing the Intel 82562 Ethernet drivers, the complete LAN 82562 directory and all
it's contents must first be copied from the TYAN Driver CD onto your hard drive. The
82562 driver can then be installed from your hard drive.
Connecting the Network Cable
Connect a single network cable to the Ethernet adapter (see Figure 2-14). The cable
will only fit one way. For 100BASE-TX, your network cable must be category 5,
twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the adapter at 100 Mbps, it must be
connected to a 100BASE-TX hub (not a 100BASE-T4 hub). For 10BASE-T, use
category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring.
100BASE-T Wiring: Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE)
Use category 5 cable and an RJ-45 connector for this adapter. Do not use category 3
!
wiring at 100 Mbps. At 100 Mbps, connect to a TX hub, not a T4 hub. NOTE: To
configure the adapter for your operating system, please refer to your operating
system's documentation.
important!
Troubleshooting
If the adapter can't connect to the network:
· Make sure the cable is installed properly. The network cable must be securely
attached at both RJ-45 connections (adapter and hub). If the cable is attached but
the problem persists, try a different cable. The maximum allowable distance from
adapter to hub is 100 meters. If you're directly connecting two computers (no
hub), use a crossover cable. Most hubs require a straight-through cable, while
most switches require a crossover cable (see your hub or switch documentation to
verify).
· Check the LED lights on the adapter. The
onboard cable connector has
two diagnostic LEDs. These lights help
indicate if there's a problem with the
connector, cable, or hub. The table below
describes the LEDs, and the drawing on the
previous page shows their location (see
Figure 2-14).
· Make sure you're using the correct drivers.
Make sure you're using the drivers that
come with this adapter.
· Make sure the hub port and the adapter have the same duplex setting. If you
warning
configured the adapter for full duplex, make sure the hub port is also configured
for full duplex. Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause
data loss, or result in lost connections.
S2060 Tomcat i815e
100 Mbps LED Link LED
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Figure 2-14