1.11 LAN Subsystem
The LAN subsystem consists of the following:
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Physical layer interface device. As a manufacturing option, the board includes one of the
following Platform LAN Connect (PLC) devices:
⎯ Intel
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82562EZ PLC for 10/100 Mbits/sec Ethernet LAN connectivity
⎯ Marvell Yukon 88E50 for Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Ethernet LAN connectivity
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RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs
Additional features of the LAN subsystem include:
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CSMA/CD protocol engine
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LAN connect interface that supports the 82562EZ
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PCI Conventional bus power management
⎯ Supports ACPI technology
⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities
1.11.1 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN Subsystem
The 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem includes the ICH6, the Intel 82562EZ PLC, and an RJ-45
LAN connector with integrated status LEDs.
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1.11.1.1
Intel
82562EZ Physical Layer Interface Device
The Intel 82562EZ provides the following functions:
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Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity
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Full device driver compatibility
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Programmable transit threshold
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Configuration EEPROM that contains the MAC address
1.11.1.2
RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 13 below).
Green LED
Figure 13. LAN Connector LED Locations
Product Description
Yellow LED
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