Pci Configuration; Connection Guidelines - SMC Networks EtherPower II 1000 User Manual

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PCI Configuration

In most cases, your network card is automatically configured when
you power-up your computer. In certain computers, however, you
must modify PCI settings by running your computers BIOS Setup
program. For more information, refer to "PCI Compatibility" on
page A-2.

Connection Guidelines

To connect to a 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet device, use the
SC connector on the network card and 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron
multimode fiber optic cable.
The attached device must be within the distance limitations
specified by the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX specification. Observe
the following guidelines for 1000BASE-SX operation:
The maximum length of a fiber segment is 270 meters for
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62.5/125 micron cable and 550 meters for 50/125 micron
cable. For additional information on cable lengths, refer to
Appendix B.
For 1000 Mbps operation, the EtherPower II 1000 card must be
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connected to a 1000BASE-SX compliant switch or buffered
repeater.
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