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Page 1: User Information
Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo User Information Order Number: EK-LEMAC-OM. B01 This is a revised Revision/Update Information: document. Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts... - Page 2 FCC ID: AO9-DE203 FCC ID: AO9-DE204 FCC ID: AO9-DE205 FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 3 BENUTZERHINWEIS: Das Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo-Modul in Verbindung mit Turbo Personalcomputersystemem entsprechen den Funkentstöranforderungen der DBP-Verfugung 523/69 und VDE0871 Grenzwertklasse B. VCCI Class 2 Notice:...
- Page 4 First and Second Editions, 1993, 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the description.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents ......About This Manual 1 Introduction Features ........1–1 2 Board Installation Preparing your PC . - Page 6 4 Software Device Driver Installation NDIS-DOS Device Driver Installation ... . . 4–2 Using Extended Memory Manager ....4–5 ODI Client Device Driver Installation .
- Page 7 Connecting to ThinWire, Twisted-Pair, and 2–5 ThickWire Ethernet ....2–8 Hardstrap Jumpers ....2–6 2–12 Distribution Media (Format and...
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Page 9: About This Manual
About This Manual The Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards are personal computer (PC) adapter boards that enable you to integrate IBM compatible PCs to local area network (LAN) environments that use IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet protocols. This manual explains how to install and configure the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards (also referred to as Turbo board(s) or board in this manual). - Page 10 Manual Organization This manual contains 4 chapters and 2 appendices. Chapter Description Provides an overview of the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board and briefly describes the board’s features. Describes how to install the Turbo board. Explains the board configuration. Contains information about installing the software device drivers.
- Page 11 Product Kit Contents The product kit should include the items shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, or Figure 3. Verify that you have the following components before proceeding: • Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board • Owner’s manual • Anti-static packaging ¡...
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Page 12: Turbo Product Kit (Pn De203-Aa)
Figure 1 Turbo Product Kit (PN DE203-AA) LJ-02592-TI0... -
Page 13: Turbo Tp Product Kit (Pn De204-Aa)
Figure 2 Turbo TP Product Kit (PN DE204-AA) LJ-02621-TI0... -
Page 14: Turbo Plus Product Kit (Pn De205-Aa)
Figure 3 Turbo PLUS Product Kit (PN DE205-AA) AUI (ThickWire) ThinWire LJ-02623-TI0... -
Page 15: Introduction
Introduction This chapter describes the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards and briefly summarizes the boards’ features. The Turbo boards are high-performance controllers that enable PCs to reach file, disk, application, print, and network services from Ethernet networks. The Turbo boards support Digital’s PATHWORKS network... -
Page 17: Board Installation
Board Installation This chapter explains how to install a Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board into your PC. The only tool you need is either a flat-head or Phillips head screwdriver. For instructions on how to disassemble your PC to install the Turbo board, refer to the documentation that came with your PC. -
Page 18: Preparing Your Pc
Preparing your PC To prepare your PC for installing the Turbo board, perform the following procedure. Caution Static electricity can damage printed circuit boards and chips. It is strongly recommended that you use a grounded wrist strap and grounded work-surface-to-earth ground when working with these components. -
Page 19: Removing The System Unit Cover
6. Remove the screws from the rear of the system unit. 7. Slide the cover toward the front of the system unit until the cover is free (Figure 2–1). Figure 2–1 Removing the System Unit Cover LJ-01814-TI0 2–3... -
Page 20: Installing A Turbo Board
Installing a Turbo Board Install a Turbo board as follows. Warning Ensure that there are no missing slot covers when you complete the installation. 1. Remove the option slot cover from the slot you plan to use (Figure 2–2). Figure 2–2 Removing the Slot Cover L J - 0 0 4 6 2 - T I 0 2–4... -
Page 21: Installing A Board
2. Place the board into the option slot (Figure 2–3). a. Firmly press the board into place until it is securely seated. b. Replace the screw on the slot cover. Figure 2–3 Installing a Board L J - 0 2 5 9 0 - T I 0 2–5... -
Page 22: Replacing The Cover
3. Replace the system unit cover (Figure 2–4). a. Slide the cover toward the rear of the system unit. b. Replace the screws at the rear of the system unit. Figure 2–4 Replacing the Cover LJ-01814-TI0A 4. Reconnect all cables and connectors. a. -
Page 23: Connecting To An Ethernet Network
Connecting to an Ethernet Network Figure 2–5 shows how to connect the following three types of Ethernet cables to the connectors on the Turbo boards: • The Turbo board connected to ThinWire. • The Turbo TP board connected to twisted-pair. •... -
Page 24: Connecting To Thinwire, Twisted-Pair, And Thickwire Ethernet
Figure 2–5 Connecting to ThinWire, Twisted-Pair, and ThickWire Ethernet Tu r b o T P T u rbo T u r b o P L U S T u rb o P L U S S ca l e d 7 5 % S ca led 75 % L J - 0 2 6 2 2 - T I 0 2–8... -
Page 25: Selecting The Thinwire And Thick Wire Network Interface
Selecting the ThinWire and Thick Wire Network Interface The Turbo board has a shunt connector (J3) that selects the ThinWire or thick-wire network interface. The shunt connector has a 3-row jumper arrangement. The default setting of the shunt connector automatically selects either ThinWire or twisted-pair interface. If AUI connectivity is needed, the shunt connector settings need to be changed. -
Page 26: Resolving Bus Conflicts On Isa And Eisa Systems
Resolving BUS Conflicts on ISA and EISA Systems Once you have installed the Turbo board, you are ready to turn on the system and begin the setup and software device driver installation. The Turbo board is shipped with the following pre-programmed factory-default settings: •... -
Page 27: Hardstrap Override For The Turbo, Turbo
Table 2–2 Hardstrap Override for the Turbo, Turbo TP, and Turbo PLUS Boards Jumper I/O Base Address Mode 200h I/O only, no memory address assigned, no IRQ assigned 280h I/O only, no memory address assigned, no IRQ assigned EISA I/O only, no memory address assigned, no IRQ assigned ——- User defined from the NICSETUP... -
Page 28: Hardstrap Jumpers
Figure 2–6 Hardstrap Jumpers LJ-02796-TI0 Once a hardstrap override resolves the system conflict, you can continue setting up the Turbo board, as described in Chapter 3. To resolve bus conflicts: 1. Turn off the PC power. 2. Hardstrap the board by inserting one or both W1 and W2 jumpers on the Turbo board. - Page 29 5. Turn off the PC power. Remove the W1 and/or W2 jumpers (see Figure 2–6). 6. Turn on the PC power. If the conflict is not resolved, repeat the procedure. 2–13...
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Page 31: Configuration
Turbo board configuration, and view the board status. Setup/Diagnostic Utility The Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo distribution diskette contains a Setup/Diagnostic utility to help you configure the Turbo boards to operate without interference from other resources. It is recommended... -
Page 32: Accessing The Setup/Diagnostic Utility
Accessing the Setup/Diagnostic Utility To access the Setup/Diagnostics utility: 1. Insert the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo distribution diskette into the disk drive. 2. Set the system to the disk drive being used. -
Page 33: Default Settings
Default Settings The Turbo board is preconfigured to work in most installations. If the default settings are appropriate for your installation, you do not need to change them. The default settings are summarized in Table 3–2. Table 3–2 Default Settings Menu Turbo, Turbo TP, and Turbo PLUS I/O Base... -
Page 34: Making Selections From The Setup Menu
Making Selections from the Setup Menu The Setup menu enables you to change the settings for the following parameters: • I/O Base—The I/O base address is the I/O address where the network interface board is located. It is important that the I/O base address does not conflict with other devices on the system. - Page 35 Note Selecting a memory mode address in the A0000 to C7FFF range may cause a conflict with some system video adapters. Likewise, selecting a memory mode address in the F0000 to FFFFF range may cause a conflict with the system area of some PCs.
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Page 36: Eisa Configuration
EISA Configuration When the Turbo board is used as an EISA device in an EISA system, the boards’ EISA configuration files are used in conjunction with your system EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) to configure the board. The following EISA configuration files are located in the \EISA directory on the Turbo distribution diskette: •... - Page 37 Note The EISA I/O base will only appear if the system you are using is an EISA PC. 6. Change any other settings (for example, Memory Mode, Memory Base address, IRQ, etc.) that are required by your PC operating environment. 7.
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Page 38: Custom Configuration
Custom Configuration The Turbo NICSETUP utility Custom Configuration menu allows you to select certain operational parameters that are unique to the module that the Setup utility is run against. These parameters are listed in Table 3–3. Table 3–3 Custom Parameters Custom Parameter Function... - Page 39 2. If you need to change the parameters for a different board, use the arrow keys to move to the board number you want to configure, and then press . The selected board is highlighted. Enter 3. The Turbo NICSETUP utility displays the User Selected Configuration dialog box, which lists all the parameters that are user-definable for the selected board.
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Page 40: Module Status
Module Status When you select the Module Status menu option, a listing of all the parameters for the selected module is provided. To view the status of a module: 1. Select the option from the Main menu. Module Status The NICSETUP utility highlights the settings for the first board. 2. -
Page 41: Software Device Driver Installation
Software Device Driver Installation This chapter explains how to install the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo (EWRK3) software device driver files required for PATHWORKS, LAN Manager-based, and NetWare network operating systems. These files (NDIS and ODI) are contained on the EWRK3 distribution diskette. -
Page 42: Ndis-Dos Device Driver Installation
Figure 4–1 Distribution Media (Format and Contents) ERROR.TXT NICSETUP.EXE RAMDIAG.COM README.TXT NDIS PATHWRKS MSLANMAN.DOS EISA WINWGRP README.TXT DLLEWRK3.EXE !DEC2030.CFG LMAC.DDZ README.TXT !DEC2040.CFG README.TXT !DEC2050.CFG README.TXT CLIENT SERVER DRIVERS EISA EWRK3.LAN OEMSETUP.INF OEMSETUP.INF EWRK3.DOS EWRK3.DOS README.TXT NET.CFG PROTOCOL.INI PROTOCOL.STB RAMDIAG.COM ETHERNET README.TXT README.TXT EWRK3.NIF... - Page 43 2. When prompted for the network adapter type, select the Other option. NDIS Note PATHWORKS, version 5.0 or greater, includes a menu option to allow selection of the EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board in NETSETUP. For those versions, the selection of Other NDIS is inappropriate.
- Page 44 2. When prompted for the network adapter type, select the Other option. NDIS Note PATHWORKS, version 5.0 or greater, includes a menu option to allow selection of the EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board in NETSETUP. For those versions, the selection of Other NDIS is inappropriate.
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Page 45: Using Extended Memory Manager
Using Extended Memory Manager If you use a memory manager such as EMM386 or QEMM in either a PATHWORKS or non-PATHWORKS environment, you must exclude the memory space that the Turbo board is using to prevent it from being mapped as high memory. The following is an example of the text to add to your CONFIG.SYS file if you use a memory manager: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE x=D000-D07F frame=E000 This line is used to exclude the default memory space of the Turbo... -
Page 46: Odi Client Device Driver Installation
ODI Client Device Driver Installation The EWRK3.COM device driver file is used in conjunction with the LSL.COM, IPXODI.COM, and NETX.COM files that are provided on the NetWare DOS/ODI service diskette. If this is a first-time installation, check with your NetWare system manager to ensure that your PC has been properly configured as a NetWare client. -
Page 47: Odi Server Device Driver Installation
ODI Server Device Driver Installation To install the ODI server device driver: 1. On the server, change your current directory to where the file SERVER.EXE resides. (NetWare is used as an example.) C:\> CD NETWARE 2. Copy the necessary files from the distribution diskette into this directory. -
Page 48: Pathworks Native Datalink Installation
PATHWORKS Native Datalink Installation To install the DLLEWRK3.EXE file, use the following procedure: 1. Enter NICSETUP to change the Turbo board configuration from 2K mode (the default) to 32K or 64K mode. 2. If you are using an Extended Memory Manager, ensure that the board memory range is excluded (for example, x=D000-D7FF). -
Page 49: Problem Solving
Problem Solving This appendix describes problems you could encounter with the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board and suggests possible causes and solutions. The Turbo board diagnostics are normally executed prior to the driver being loaded to ensure the hardware is functional before connecting to the network. -
Page 50: Isolating Faults
Isolating Faults Table A–1 describes how to isolate faults by the symptoms that are occurring. Table A–1 Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action The system is on, The monitor is not on or Be sure the monitor but there is no it is not connected to the cable is firmly connected... - Page 51 Table A–1 (Cont.) Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action The memory address, I/O Check the setup values address, or IRQ setting is and reset if necessary. incorrect or is causing a A conflict could exist conflict with another board. between the Turbo board and another installed board.
- Page 52 Table A–1 (Cont.) Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action The Ethernet address is not Register the Turbo registered with the remote board with the server. boot server. If the problem persists, contact your system administrator. The remote boot ROM Check the ROM chip chip is not present or is installation to ensure...
- Page 53 Table A–1 (Cont.) Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action The Ethernet address is not Register the Turbo registered for this address board with the remote node. boot server. If the problem persists, contact your system administrator. The system A possible problem exists Refer to the Turbo board is on and...
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Page 54: Error Messages
Error Messages Table A–2 describes possible EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board error messages and the recommended corrective actions for each group of messages. Table A–2 Error Messages Message Recommended Actions Unable to determine I/O address Ensure network configuration file Ethernet Address ROM CRC failed settings (PROTOCOL.INI for NDIS Wrong Card ID users, NET.CFG for ODI users) match... - Page 55 Table A–2 (Cont.) Error Messages Message Recommended Actions IRQ test failed Ensure network configuration file ICR, Interrupt Enable test failed settings match settings of Turbo ICR (TNE, RNE, TXD, or RXD) board. Use NICSETUP to view the Mask test failed board settings.
- Page 56 Table A–2 (Cont.) Error Messages Message Recommended Actions Memory Address test failed Ensure network configuration file Memory Knaizuk test failed settings match the settings of the Memory Bitwalk test failed Turbo board. Use NICSETUP to view Queue, Free Memory Queue test the board settings.
- Page 57 Table A–2 (Cont.) Error Messages Message Recommended Actions Xmit Status, Xmit Valid bit not set Refer to the Turbo board distribution Xmit Status, SQE check failed diskette file A:\ Error.txt for more Xmit Status, ECL failed information and troubleshooting Xmit Status, LCL failed tips regarding the diagnostic error Xmit Status, ID failed message.
- Page 58 Table A–2 (Cont.) Error Messages Message Recommended Actions CR, Loopback test failed Refer to the Turbo board distribution CR, Full Duplex test failed diskette file A:\ Error.txt for more information and troubleshooting tips regarding the error message. These errors are supplemental network tests that require loopback connectors for ThinWire or a TP repeater link for TP testing.
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Page 59: B General Information
Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board. Functional Components The major functional components on the Turbo board include the following: • Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo bus interface and support registers • Ethernet network protocol controller (MAC) • Ethernet media transceiver •... -
Page 60: Leds
LEDs Table B–1 LED Activity Number of Board LEDs Function Color Turbo/Turbo Self-test or Amber traffic PLUS Turbo TP/Turbo Self-test or Amber PLUS traffic TP Link Green System Specifications This section lists the system specifications for the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board. •... -
Page 61: Memory Modes
Memory Modes The memory modes for the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards include the following: • 2 KB* • 32 KB • 64 KB Memory Mode Addresses Selecting a memory mode address in the A0000 to C7FFF range may cause a conflict with some system video adapters. Likewise, selecting a memory mode address in the F0000 to FFFFF range may cause a conflict with the system area of some PCs. - Page 62 Table B–2 Memory Mode Addresses Memory Buffer Size Memory Address Range 64 KB A0000-AFFFF, B0000-BFFFF, C0000-CFFFF, D0000-DFFFF, E0000-EFFFF, F0000-FFFFF 32 KB A0000 - A7FFF, A8000 - AFFFF, B0000 - B7FFF, B8000 - BFFFF, C0000 - C7FFF, C8000 - CFFFF, D0000 - D7FFF, D8000 - DFFFF, E0000 - E7FFF, E8000 - EFFFF, F0000 - F7FFF, F8000 - FFFFF 2 KB...
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Page 63: I/O Base Addresses For The Turbo Boards
I/O Base Addresses for the Turbo Boards The I/O base addresses for the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards are as follows. Each I/O address range takes up 1fh location. 100H 200H 300H 120H 220H 320H 140H 240H 340H 160H 260H... -
Page 64: Power Requirements
9.5 W 0.7 A 0.5 A 1 CMOS PC Operating Environment The operating environment for the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards is as follows. • Temperature (at sea level): 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) • Relative humidity: 10% to 90% (noncondensing) •... -
Page 65: Obtaining Etherworks Driver Files
Obtaining EtherWORKS Driver Files To obtain EtherWORKS software driver files on the Internet: 1. Perform an ftp connect to gatekeeper.dec.com using the password anonymous 2. Enter a of your choice. Logon ID 3. Enter the following command, in lowercase letters, to change your directory: cd/pub/micro/msdos/network 4.
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