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VMIC VMIPMC-6101 Installation Manual

Pmc-based copper gigabit ethernet adapter
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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide 12090 South Memorial Parkway Huntsville, Alabama 35803-3308, USA 522-756101-000 Rev. B (256) 880-0444 (800) 322-3616 Fax: (256) 882-0859 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 3 12090 South Memorial Parkway Huntsville, Alabama 35803-3308, USA (256) 880-0444 (800) 322-3616 Fax: (256) 882-0859 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 4 VMIC reserves the right to make any changes, without notice, to this or any of VMIC’s products to improve reliability, performance, function, or design. VMIC does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does VMIC convey any license under its patent rights or the rights of others.
  • Page 5 12090 South Memorial Parkway Huntsville, Alabama 35803-3308, USA (256) 880-0444 (800) 322-3616 Fax: (256) 882-0859 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents List of Figures ..............7 List of Tables .
  • Page 7 VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Base Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Front Panel Status LEDs ............23 Additional Setup and Configuration .

  • Page 8: List Of Figures

    ............20 Figure 1-3 Category 5, Twisted-Pair Cable ....................21 Figure 1-4 VMIPMC-6101 Cable Connections ................... 22 Figure 1-5 Location of Status LEDs and Definitions ................... 23 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 9 VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 10: List Of Tables

    List of Tables Table 1-1 Front Panel Status LEDs ..............23 Table 1-2 Common Problems and Solutions .
  • Page 11 VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Host Adapter Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 12: Overview

    Safety Symbols Used in This Manual ........16 Introduction The VMIPMC-6101 is a PMC-based Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with a copper interface. The Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is ideally suited for applications requiring 1000BaseT Ethernet.

  • Page 13: Functional Description

    VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Functional Description The Gigabit Ethernet MAC is a highly integrated, high-performance, second-generation Ethernet LAN controller for 1000 Mbps data rate. This device is targeted for Network Interface Card (NIC) designs, as well as for embedded applications that use Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus backplanes.

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    Overview When the VMIPMC-6101 serves as a PCI target, the VMIPMC-6101 follows the PCI configuration specification, and allows all accesses to the Gigabit Ethernet MAC to be automatically mapped into free memory and I/O space upon initialization of the PCI system.

  • Page 15: Reference Material List

    VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Reference Material List Refer to PCI Local Bus Specification for a detailed explanation of the PCI Local bus. The PCI Local bus Rev. 2.2 Specification is available from the following source: PCI Special Interest Group P.O.

  • Page 16: Safety Summary

    Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture and intended use of this product. VMIC assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. Ground the System To minimize shock hazard, the chassis and system cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground.

  • Page 17: Safety Symbols Used In This Manual

    VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Safety Symbols Used in This Manual Indicates dangerous voltage (terminals fed from the interior by voltage exceeding 1000 V are so marked). Protective conductor terminal. For protection against electrical shock in case of a fault.

  • Page 18: Chapter 1 - Configuration And Installation

    CHAPTER Configuration and Installation Contents Unpacking Procedures ..........18 Physical Installation.

  • Page 19: Unpacking Procedures

    All claims arising from shipping damage should be filed with the carrier and a complete report sent to VMIC together with a request for advice concerning the disposition of the damaged item(s).

  • Page 20: Physical Installation

    2. Insert this board firmly onto the PMC connectors (see Figure 1-1 for installation of the VMIPMC-6101.) 3. Secure the VMIPMC-6101 board to the PMC connectors using the four screws provided. See Figure 1-2 on page 20. CompactPCI...

  • Page 21: Driver Installation

    Figure 1-2 Location of Mounting Screws (Motherboard Solder Side) Driver Installation When you install the VMIPMC-6101 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Windows NT drivers, an advanced configuration utility called PROSet is also installed. Users running Windows NT 4.0 can easily test hardware, set advanced adapter features and set standard features with PROSet.

  • Page 22: Cable Type And Installation

    Cable Type and Installation Cable Type and Installation The VMIPMC-6101 is available with a copper interface utilizing an RJ-45 front panel connector. The front panel connector uses Category 5, twisted-pair cables as shown in Figure 1-3. Figure 1-4 on page 22 illustrates the installation of the Category 5, twisted-pair cable.

  • Page 23: Figure 1-4 Vmipmc-6101 Cable Connections

    VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter VMIPMC-6101 RJ-45 Connector with Category 5 Twisted Pair Cable Category 5 TPE Cable with RJ-45 Connector Figure 1-4 VMIPMC-6101 Cable Connections NOTE: Most compatible switches do not support all three speeds on a single port.

  • Page 24: Front Panel Status Leds

    Front Panel Status LEDs Front Panel Status LEDs The VMIPMC-6101 has six status LEDs located on the front panel. The status LEDs are used to give a visual status of the VMIPMC-6101 during normal operations (see Figure 1-5 below for an illustration of the front panel).

  • Page 25: Additional Setup And Configuration

    VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Additional Setup and Configuration The VMIPMC-6101 adapter supports a wide range of advanced networking features. Adapter Teaming: Maximize throughput and fault tolerance in your servers with: • Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) - Provides automatic redundancy for your adapter.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    4. Click Run Tests. You can also select/deselect individual tests with the check boxes. If an error is detected, information about the error will be displayed. 5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 for each VMIPMC-6101 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter installed in the computer.

  • Page 27: Pci Configuration Troubleshooting

    VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter PCI Configuration Troubleshooting Some PCI bus computers require additional steps to configure a PCI bus-compliant adapter. Try the following if you are having problems configuring the adapter: • Disable PnP in the BIOS. In some computers, you may need to use the PCI BIOS Setup program to disable PnP if resources are not properly assigned to adapters and other add-in cards.

  • Page 28: Common Problems And Solutions

    • Try a different PMC site bus master site (if available). See your hardware documentation to identify bus master site. • Try a different VMIPMC-6101 PMC Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. Diagnostics pass but the • Make sure the network cable is securely attached.
  • Page 29 VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    • Quality of cables and I/O connections If the product must be returned, contact VMIC for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number. This RMA Number must be obtained prior to any return. Contact VMIC customer Service at 1-800-240-7782, or E-mail: customer.service@vmic.com .

  • Page 31: Maintenance Prints

    VMIPMC-6101 PMC-Based Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Maintenance Prints User level repairs are not recommended. The drawings and tables in this manual are for reference purposes only. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 32 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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