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LAN Subsystem
The LAN subsystem consists of the following:
Intel NM10 Express Chipset
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Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controller for 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet LAN
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connectivity
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RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs
Additional features of the LAN subsystem include:
CSMA/CD protocol engine
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LAN connect interface that supports the Ethernet controller
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Conventional PCI bus power management
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Supports ACPI technology
Supports LAN wake capabilities
LAN drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site at
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/.
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see
Figure 3). These LEDs indicate the operating states of the LAN.
Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN
subsystem is operating.
Table 4. LAN Status LEDs
LED
LED Color
Activity (A)
Green
N/A
Speed (B)
Green
Yellow
Figure 3. LAN Status LEDs
LED State
Indicates
Blinking
LAN activity is occurring.
Off
10 Mb/s data rate is selected.
On
100 Mb/s data rate is selected.
On
1000 Mb/s data rate is selected.
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