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- Page 1 DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Installation Order Number: EK-DE500-IN. D01 Revision/Update Information: This is a revised guide. Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
- Page 2 DIGITAL conducts its business in a manner that conserves the environment and protects the safety and health of its employees, customers, and the community. © Digital Equipment Corporation 1997. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Australia. DEC, DECconnect, DECchip, DECnet, DIGITAL, EtherWORKS, GIGAswitch, PATHWORKS, ThinWire, OpenVMS, and the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation.
- Page 3 FCC ID: AO9-DE500B FCC ID: AO9-DE500A FCC ID: AO9-DE500X 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Before You Start ....... 1 Introduction Features ........1–2 Connectors and LEDs . - Page 6 Exiting the EZWORKS Installation Utility ..3–12 4 Software Information Device Driver Information ..... . 4–1 Network Management Information .
- Page 7 D Fast Ethernet Technology Introduction ....... . . D–1 Advantages of Fast Ethernet ....D–2 High Performance .
- Page 8 Tables 1–1 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Adapter Models ......1–1 Descriptions of the DE500 10/100 1–2 Connector and LEDs .
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Page 9: Before You Start
Before You Start The DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 (DE500) adapter is a host processor-independent network interface card (NIC) designed for the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus. This guide describes: • The main features of the Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter models •... - Page 10 Conventions This guide uses the following conventions: Convention Description Part number. A number in a black circle in text refers to the corresponding number in an accompanying illustration. A word in a box indicates a particular keyboard key. For Enter example, indicates the Enter key.
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Page 11: Fast Etherworks Pci 10/100 Kit (De500-Ba)
Figure 1 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit (DE500-BA) LJ-4208B.AI4... -
Page 12: Fast Etherworks Pci 10/100 Kit (De500-Fa)
Figure 2 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit (DE500-FA) LJ-5693A.AI4... -
Page 13: Fast Etherworks Pci 10/100 Kit (De500-Aa)
Figure 3 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit (DE500-AA) LJ-4208A.AI4 xiii... -
Page 14: Fast Etherworks Pci 10/100 Kit (De500-Xa)
Figure 4 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit (DE500-XA) LJ-4208.AI4... -
Page 15: Related Documents
• OPEN DECconnect Applications Guide (PN EC-G5854-42) Provides information to help plan and install networking systems based on Digital Equipment Corporation’s OPEN DECconnect System and networking products. • Network Product Guide (PN EC-G4343-42) Provides comprehensive information about Digital Equipment Corporation’s hardware and software networking solutions. - Page 16 Safety Statements Any warning or caution that appears in this guide is defined as follows: Warning Contains information to prevent personal injury. Caution Contains information to prevent damage to equipment. Vorsicht Enthaält Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen, um den Benutzer vor Schaden zu bewahren. Achtung Enthält Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen, um die Gerä...
- Page 17 ACHTUNG Module und elektronische Komponenten können durch elektrostatische Entladungen beschädigt werden. Benutzen Sie immer eine antistatische Gelenkmanschette und eine geerdete Arbeitsunterlage, wenn Sie am offenen Gerät arbeiten. ATTENTION Les charges excessives d’électricité statique peuvent endommager les modules et les composants electron- iques.
- Page 18 CAUTION When adding any option module to your computer, verify that the combined power (wattage) required for all modules in your computer does not exceed the power supply rating. Check your computer documentation for this information. ACHTUNG Wenn Sie Zusatzmodule in Ihren Computer ein- bauen, darf die gemeinsame Leistung (in Watt) aller eingebauten Module die Nennleistung nicht überschreiten.
- Page 19 P.O. Box CS2008 Rico) Nashua, New Hampshire 03061 (Place prepaid orders from Puerto Rico with the local DIGITAL subsidiary: 809-754-7575.) By Mail Digital Equipment of Canada LTD. (Canada) 940 Belfast Road Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 4C2 Attn.: A&SG Business Manager Internationally Digital Equipment Corporation Attn.: A&SG Business Manager...
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Page 21: Introduction
Introduction This chapter describes the DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter (DE500) and briefly summarizes its features. This chapter also describes the adapter connectors and LEDs. The DE500 is a single-slot, variable-height short card with a direct interface to the 32-bit PCI local bus. Reference to the DE500 adapter includes all models (-BA, -FA, -AA, and -XA) unless otherwise noted. -
Page 22: Features
After you install the adapter and device driver in your computer, you can use various network software products to integrate the computer into a local area network (LAN) environment. Features The main features of the DE500 are as follows: • High performance bus master, 32-bit direct memory access (DMA) architecture. - Page 23 • Single 8-pin MJ connector for 100-ohm screened twisted-pair (ScTP) or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable (DE500 10/100 models). Duplex SC connector for multimode fiber-optic cable (DE500-FA model). • Supports half- and full-duplex mode of operation. • Supports software-controlled power saving mode. •...
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Page 24: Connectors And Leds
Connectors and LEDs Figure 1–1 shows the DE500 10/100 adapter connector and LEDs. Table 1–2 describes these components. Table 1–3 describes the DE500-FA components. Figure 1–1 DE500 10/100 Connector and LEDs 10/100 ACT LNK DE500 LJ-4212A.AI 1–4... -
Page 25: Descriptions Of The De500 10/100 Connector And Leds
Table 1–2 Descriptions of the DE500 10/100 Connector and LEDs Reference Component Description 8-pin MJ connector This 10/100 Mb/s twisted-pair network connector requires either UTP Category 3, 4, or 5 cable for 10 Mb/s connection, or UTP Category 5 cable for 100 Mb/s connection. -
Page 26: Descriptions Of The De500-Fa Connector
Table 1–3 Descriptions of the DE500-FA Connector and LEDs Component Description SC connector This duplex 100 Mb/s multimode optics connector requires fiber-optic cable. Activity status LED This LED lights amber in 100 Mb/s mode when a receive (RX) packet that passed the address filtering is being received, or a transmission (TX) is in process. -
Page 27: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation This chapter describes how to install the DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter in a PCI bus master-compatible computer and how to connect it to the network. System Requirements To install the DE500 adapter, you need the following: •... -
Page 28: Installing The Adapter
Installing the Adapter To install the DE500 adapter in your computer, use the following procedure: 1. Unplug the computer and disconnect all cables that are connected to the main system unit. 2. Remove any diskettes from the computer diskette drives. 3. -
Page 29: Installing The Fast Etherworks Pci 10/100 Adapter
5. Install the boot ROM (optional) in the ROM socket on the adapter (see the Installing the Remote Boot ROM section for installation information, if necessary). 6. Insert the adapter into the slot, then replace the screw to secure the adapter (see Figure 2–2). 7. -
Page 30: Connecting To The Network
Connecting to the Network This section describes how to connect the Category 5 UTP cables to the DE500 10/100 adapters and the multimode fiber-optic cable to the DE500-FA adapter. Connecting UTP Cables The DE500 10/100 adapters use an on-board transceiver with UTP cable to connect to the network. -
Page 31: Connecting The De500 10/100 Adapter To An Ethernet Network
Figure 2–3 Connecting the DE500 10/100 Adapter to an Ethernet Network L J - 0 4 2 0 9 - T I 0 Note For autosensing and autonegotiation to report a speed, be sure you connect the adapter to the network before loading any device drivers. -
Page 32: Connecting Fiber-Optic Cable
Connecting Fiber-Optic Cable To connect the DE500-FA adapter to the network, use the following procedure: 1. Remove the dust cap from the SC connector (see Figure 2–4). 2. Attach the connectors at one end of the cable ( ) to the duplex SC connector ports ( ) on your adapter. -
Page 33: Connecting The De500-Fa Adapter To An Ethernet Network
Figure 2–4 Connecting the DE500-FA Adapter to an Ethernet Network LJ-5799.AI4 2–7... -
Page 34: Optional Remote Boot Rom
Optional Remote Boot ROM The DE500 adapter (with the exception of the DE500-XA model) will soon support the following remote boot ROMs. Check the adapter Web site for availability. (See Chapter 4 for Web information.) • 28-pin remote boot ROM •... -
Page 35: Installing The Remote Boot Rom
Figure 2–5 Installing the Remote Boot ROM LJ-05686.AI4 3. Align the pins on the ROM with the holes in the ROM socket, then insert the pins in their correct holes, taking care not to bend any pins during the process. Press firmly on the ROM to make a solid contact. -
Page 37: Configuration And Ezworks Installation And Diagnostics
Configuration and EZWORKS Installation and Diagnostics This chapter provides information about adapter and ROM configuration, and how to use the EZWORKS Installation utility for software installation and diagnostics. Adapter Configuration In most systems, the DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter is automatically configured by the system. This occurs when the computer is powered up after the adapter is installed. -
Page 38: Ezworks Installation Utility
EZWORKS Installation Utility The EZWORKS Installation utility is a DOS-based program that is located on the DOS-based driver distribution diskette. This utility can be run on the following: • From the DOS prompt on a DOS-based system • From the File Manager or DOS box on Microsoft Windows, Windows for Workgroups, and Windows 95 network operating systems •... -
Page 39: Running The Ezworks Installation Utility
Running the EZWORKS Installation Utility To run the EZWORKS Installation utility: 1. Insert the distribution diskette into drive A, then change your directory to A:. 2. At the DOS prompt, enter Setup to start the EZWORKS Installation utility and display the main menu (shown in Figure 3–1). - Page 40 If your system has a DOS startup menu on startup, you can select a specific menu item in which to place the startup command for the currently selected network operating system (NOS). Otherwise, the selected NOS startup command is placed at the bottom of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
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Page 41: Diagnostics
Note If multiple adapters are installed in your system, a Multiple cards detected button will be displayed. Click on the button for information about additional DIGITAL 10/100 adapters installed in your system. To change the settings, refer to Appendix C. 6. -
Page 42: Running Diagnostics
Running Diagnostics To run diagnostics: 1. Click on the Diagnostics menu item from the Tools option (Figure 3–1) to display the EtherWORKS PCI Diagnostics menu (Figure 3–2). Figure 3–2 EtherWORKS PCI Diagnostics Menu EtherWORKS PCI Diagnostics EtherWORKS PCI Adapter Tests Registers Write/Read Test External Loopback Test Ethernet Address ROM CRC Test... - Page 43 2. Click on the All button to run all non-network diagnostic tests. 3. Click on individual tests to run any network or adapter diagnostic test. When diagnostics are complete, the box located to the right of the test will indicate whether the test passed or failed. If the test fails, an error message will appear in the information box.
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Page 44: Configuring The Remote Boot Rom
Configuring the Remote Boot ROM Once you have installed a remote boot ROM on your adapter and installed the adapter in your system, use the following procedure to configure the ROM: 1. Click on the Remote Boot ROM menu item from the Tools option to display the Remote Boot ROM Menu (see Figure 3–3). - Page 45 Command line parameters can be used as an alternative method to configure your remote boot ROM. For example: A>Setup/remote=enable/protocol=RPL See the EZWORKS Command Line Switches section in this chapter for further information. 2. Select the desired options: Enable the remote boot ROM to establish a remote boot session when the computer is powered up.
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Page 46: Ezworks Command Line Switches
If you have a FLASH ROM version of the remote boot ROM, click on the WRITE button if you wish to update the ROM software. Run diagnostics to check the integrity of the remote boot ROM. Click on the ROMShield button to turn ON/OFF the antivirus function before a remote boot session is established. -
Page 47: Command Line Switch Format
Command Line Switch Format Table 3–1 and Table 3–2 list and describe the available EZWORKS command line switches. For further information, see the EZWORKS.TXT file located in the directory on the /INSTALL distribution diskette. Table 3–1 General Adapter and NetWare Command Line Switches Switch Description /help or /? -
Page 48: Exiting The Ezworks Installation Utility
Table 3–2 Remote Boot ROM Command Line Switches Switch Description /autoupdateflash Only updates an installed FLASH ROM if the current version of the FLASHxxx.BIN file is later than the version of the currently installed FLASH ROM. /cfg=(enable, disable) Allows you to enable or disable the configuration screen for the remote boot ROM. -
Page 49: Software Information
Software Information This chapter describes the installation and network management information contained on the DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 kit’s diskettes. Device Driver Information The distribution diskette’s \ README.TXT file, located in the diskette’s root directory, contains a list of the supported device drivers and the directory structures for the supported operating environments. -
Page 50: Network Management Information
Network Management Information The network management diskette contains the NICWORKS local management application. NICWORKS is a graphical tool that allows you to view adapter performance statistics in real time. The \ README.TXT file, located in the network management diskette’s root directory, contains a list of additional supported network management software and the directory structure for the supported operating environments. -
Page 51: Obtaining The Latest Digital Fast Etherworks Pci 10/100 Driver Files
Obtaining the Latest DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Driver Files The device driver software diskette included in your DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 kit can become outdated as operating system software evolves. The latest versions of the driver files can be found on the Internet, CompuServe, World Wide Web, and the Network Product Business Bulletin Board Service (NPB BBS) by using the following procedures:... - Page 52 • CompuServe: 1. Enter !Go decpci to select the DECPCI forum and enter the LAN Controllers library. 2. Select the Browse option to scroll through the library titles. 3. Click on the DE500 title, then press to display the Return description of the DE500.
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Page 53: A Problem Solving
Problem Solving This appendix describes problems that you could encounter when installing the DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter and suggests possible causes and solutions. Fault Isolation By Symptom Table A–1 describes how to isolate faults by the symptoms that occur. Table A–1 Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom Possible Cause... - Page 54 Table A–1 (Cont.) Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action The system is The adapter is Disconnect the cable from the on, but there preventing your system adapter. Turn your system is no display or from operating correctly. off, reseat the adapter, then response from turn your system on again.
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Page 55: Diagnostic Test Errors
Diagnostic Test Errors Table A–2 describes the Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter diagnostic test error messages and the recommended corrective actions for each group of messages. Table A–2 Diagnostic Test Error Codes Error Message Recommended Actions Registers Read/Write error Ensure that the Fast Ethernet adapter is Ethernet Address ROM CRC seated securely in a PCI bus slot, or try error... - Page 56 Table A–2 (Cont.) Diagnostic Test Error Codes Error Message Recommended Actions General Purpose Timer error IRQ conflict (when two adapters want to External Loopback error use the same interrupt line), or the PCI slot was not enabled. Check the adapter’s settings in the EZWORKS Installation utility.
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Page 57: B General Information
General Information This appendix provides general system specifications and cabling requirements for the DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter. Physical Description The Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter is a variable-height short card that uses the 32-bit PCI bus connector. The adapter measures 95.3 mm (3.75 inches) by 129 mm (5.1 inches), and is constructed using four-layer circuit board technology with two signal layers and two power/ground layers. -
Page 58: Leds
LEDs The LEDs are used to indicate the status of the adapter and its connector. These LEDs are visible on the adapter’s front panel (at the back of your system). During diagnostics, the Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter’s Activity LED blinks once, then remains on. Once the network software and device driver(s) are loaded, the LEDs reflect status. -
Page 59: Electrical Parameters
Electrical Parameters Table B–2 shows the electrical parameters for the Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter. Table B–2 Electrical Parameters Power DC Amps (+5.0 V) Cable Type Maximum Maximum UTP (DE500-BA) 2.92 W 0.58 A UTP (DE500-AA and DE500-XA) 3.75 W 0.75 A Multimode fiber-optic 3.5 W... -
Page 60: Operating Environment
Operating Environment Table B–3 lists the recommended operating environment specifications for the Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter. Table B–3 Operating Environment Condition Value Operating temperature (at sea level) 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F) Relative humidity 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Radiated emissions FCC Class B CISPR 22 Class B... -
Page 61: Connector Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Assignments The Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter’s 10BaseT and 100BaseTX twisted-pair network connector pins are shown in Figure B–1 and Figure B–2 and explained in Table B–4. Figure B–1 8-Pin MJ Connector (Front View) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LJ-00661-TI0 Figure B–2 Straight-Through and Crossover Pin Assignments Straight-Through... -
Page 62: Connector Pin Assignments
Table B–4 Connector Pin Assignments Pin Number Signal Name Transmit + Transmit - Receive + NC (no connection) NC (no connection) Receive - NC (no connection) NC (no connection) B–6... -
Page 63: Cabling Requirements
Cabling Requirements Use one of the following cable types, or its equivalent, to connect the Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter to the network. Connecting Cables for the DE500 10/100 Adapters The maximum length of 10BaseT and 100BaseTX cables supported by Ethernet networks is 100 meters of UTP cable for 10/100 Mb/s speeds. -
Page 64: Connecting Cables For The 100Base-Fa Adapter
Connecting Cables for the 100Base-FA Adapter The following DIGITAL series of 100BaseFX fiber-optic cable is supported for DE500-FA connections: • BN34A — ST to SC multimode dual fiber-optic cable designed with two ST connectors on one end and two SC push-pull connectors on the other end to connect a Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter (DE500-FA) to an office wall plate or another active device. -
Page 65: Other Digital Network Products
Other DIGITAL Network Products The Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter is part of a complete family of low-cost network adapters, switches, and boot ROMs developed by Digital Equipment Corporation. Other products are listed in Table B–5. Table B–5 Other Products... - Page 66 Table B–5 (Cont.) Other Products Product Order Number Description EtherWORKS ISA DE305-AA (U.S., Provides twisted-pair, PnP 10 Japan, Canada thickwire AUI, and ThinWire power cord) BNC connectors that support industry standard Plug and Play technology. Also provides the 1Step utility program to configure and diagnose your network.
- Page 67 Table B–5 (Cont.) Other Products Product Order Number Description DEC FDDIcontroller DEFEA-*A Provides direct connection of /EISA Adapter industry standard computers with EISA I/O bus to 100 Mb/s FDDI networks. The single-mode fiber (SMF) versions of the DEFEA (-SB, -WB, -FB, and -HB) are also available.
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Page 69: C Pci Bios Setup Utility
PCI BIOS Setup Utility Some earlier PCI systems contain a PCI BIOS Setup utility that enables you to select and permanently store information about the computer’s hardware and software in the battery-backed memory of the CMOS RAM. This information is used each time the computer is booted and can be changed each time you run the Setup utility. -
Page 70: Fast Etherworks Pci 10/100 Option Settings
Table C–1 lists typical PCI option settings and the requirements for the Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter. On later PCI plug-and-play systems, the PCI BIOS automatically configures the adapter, so there is no user action needed. Table C–1 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Option Settings Fast EtherWORKS PCI This setting . -
Page 71: D Fast Ethernet Technology
Fast Ethernet Technology Introduction The increased performance and capacity of personal computers along with the availability of cost-effective, high-resolution peripherals have fueled the development of high-performance, data-intensive applications such as graphical user interfaces, computer-aided engineering, computer-aided training, groupware, image processing, document management, network resource libraries, and multi-media. -
Page 72: Advantages Of Fast Ethernet
Advantages of Fast Ethernet The key advantages of the Fast Ethernet are as follows: • High performance • Standards-based technology • Cost-effective migration • Vendor support High Performance One of the compelling reasons to choose Fast Ethernet for work groups is the ability to handle both the aggregate demands of multiple LAN users and the peak traffic created by today’s high-performance PCs and sophisticated bandwidth-intensive applications. - Page 73 Additionally, both technologies can be offered with shared or switched Ethernet connections. Shared environments provide a total of 10 or 100 Mb/s to all stations attached to a hub. They are ideal for a medium size work group with occasional peak bandwidth demands. Shared Ethernet delivers the bandwidth at very low cost.
- Page 74 Vendor Support Fast Ethernet enjoys the support of the largest number of network adapters, network systems, and systems’ vendors. The extensive multivendor support will ensure the development of a wide range of interoperable products at very competitive prices. The result: Fast Ethernet will offer the lowest price of all 100 Mb/s technologies for migrating 10 Mb/s Ethernet to higher bandwidth.
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