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SK-NET TR/PCI (SK-4591)
SK-NET TR/PCI+ (SK-4590)
Siemensstr. 23
Token Ring PCI Network Interface Cards
D-76275 Ettlingen
BR Deutschland
Tel. +49 7243 502 100
Fax +49 7243 502 989
http://www.syskonnect.de
Installation Guide
1922 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95112
55-00-070-000
USA
Tel. +1 408 437 3800
Fax +1 408 437 3866
http://www.syskonnect.de

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  • Page 1 SK-NET TR/PCI (SK-4591) SK-NET TR/PCI+ (SK-4590) Siemensstr. 23 Token Ring PCI Network Interface Cards D-76275 Ettlingen BR Deutschland Tel. +49 7243 502 100 Fax +49 7243 502 989 http://www.syskonnect.de Installation Guide 1922 Zanker Road San Jose, CA 95112 55-00-070-000 Tel. +1 408 437 3800 Fax +1 408 437 3866 http://www.syskonnect.de...
  • Page 2 Safety Information - Read This First First Edition (February 1996) This edition applies to the SysKonnect products SK-NET TR/PCI (SK-4591) and SK-NET TR/PCI+ (SK-4590) Token Ring PCI Network Interface Cards. Right of technical modifications reserved. We would like to receive comments on this publication. Please address your comments to:...

  • Page 3: Safety Information - Read This First

    AFETY NFORMATION IRST DANGER! Electric current from power, telephone, and communications cables is hazardous. To avoid the risk of an electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform any installation, maintenance or reconfiguration work during an electrical storm. the power cord of the computer must be connected to a properly wired and grounded (earthed) receptacle.
  • Page 4 Safety Information - Read This First To connect: To disconnect: • Turn everything involved in the • Turn everything involved in the connection OFF. connection OFF. • First, remove power cord(s) from outlet(s). • First, attach all cables to the devices. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION - READ THIS FIRST FIGURES NOTICES Product support SysKonnect at CompuServe Prerequisites Login Procedure Industry Standards Reflected in This Product Safety Standards Related Manuals CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Features Hardware Requirements The Adapter Kit Handling Instructions What You Need to Install the Adapter...
  • Page 6 Safety Information - Read This First CHAPTER 2. INSTALLING THE ADAPTER Immediate Installation Step-by-Step Installation Step 1. Remove the Cover from the Computer Step 2. Install the Adapter in an Expansion Slot Step 3. Reinstall the Computer Cover and Reconnect the Cables Step 4.
  • Page 7 Safety Information - Read This First APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B. SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT OF THE JACK APPENDIX C. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBLITY NOTICES Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement APPENDIX D. LICENSE AND WARRANTY CONTRACTS Great Britain and Ireland Other European Countries USA and Canada U.S.

  • Page 8: Figures

    IGURES Figure 1. Adapter Kit (e.g. SK-NET TR/PCI or SK-NET TR/PCI+) Figure 2. RJ-45, SubMinD9 Plug Figure 3. Unscrew the Expansion Slot Cover Figure 4. Remove the Expansion Slot Cover Figure 5. Insert the Adapter Figure 6. Connecting UTP/STP Cables with RJ-45 Plugs Figure 7.

  • Page 9: Notices

    OTICES References in this publication to SysKonnect (SK) products, programs, or services do not imply that SK intends to make these available in all countries in which SK operates. Any reference to an SK product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only SK's product, program, or service may be used.

  • Page 10: Syskonnect At Compuserve

    Notices ONNECT AT OMPU ERVE As a leader in high performance networking, SysKonnect offers current information on-line 24 hours a day within the LAN A Vendor forum at CompuServe. SysKonnect's information pool includes • current news • product information •...

  • Page 11: Safety Standards

    Notices NDUSTRY TANDARDS EFLECTED IN RODUCT Safety Standards designed to meet IEC950, EN60950, UL1950, CSA950. This product is intended for use in computers that are equipped with Safety Extra Low Voltage power packs (Reference 2.10.1 in IEC950). ELATED ANUALS Other publications related to this adapter are: •...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1. General Information

    NFORMATION EATURES The SysKonnect Token Ring SK-NET TR/PCI (SK-4591) / SK-NET TR/PCI + (SK-4590) adapter is designed for IEEE802.5- and IBM-compatible Token Ring networks operating at 4 or 16 Mbit/s. Source routing and early token release are supported. The adapter can be used in 100-Ohm UTP, SUTP and STP cabling with RJ-45 plug systems, and in 150-Ohm IBM type 1,2 and 6 cabling with SubMin D9 plug systems.

  • Page 13: Hardware Requirements

    Chapter 1. General Information Code for IPX (Novell NetWare) and RPL (IBM LAN Server, MS Windows NT 3.51) is also supplied. This chapter contains information you need to know before installing the adapter. Note: Information on any last-minute changes is provided in the enclosed Release Notes. ARDWARE EQUIREMENTS The adapter operates according to the busmaster principle.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1. General Information • This manual If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your authorized reseller. Figure 1. Adapter Kit (e.g. SK-NET TR/PCI or SK-NET TR/PCI SK-NET TR/PCI SK-NET TR/PCI+) Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...

  • Page 15: Handling Instructions

    Chapter 1. General Information ANDLING NSTRUCTIONS Caution: Static electricity can damage or destroy the adapter. Do not open the anti-static package containing the adapter until you are instructed to do so. Follow these handling instructions: • Put the anti-static package containing the adapter onto a metal expansion slot cover for at least 2 seconds.

  • Page 16: What You Need To Install The Adapter

    Chapter 1. General Information EED TO NSTALL THE DAPTER • Cables: Depending on your inhouse cabling, a UTP or STP cable with RJ-45 or SubMin D9 plugs Figure 2. RJ-45, SubMinD9 Plug • A computer equipped with an Intel 80486 or PENTIUM (or compatible) processor and a free PCI slot with busmaster capability.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1. General Information - Windows for Workgroups 3.11 or a newer version - Windows 95 - Novell NetWare 3.1x , 4.x or a newer version - MS-DOS 5.0 or compatible system, or a newer version - IBM LAN Server 3.0 or a newer version - MS LAN Manager Client - Windows NT 3.51 •...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2. Installing The Adapter

    2. I HAPTER NSTALLING DAPTER Note: Any last-minute information on installation is provided in the enclosed Release Notes. MMEDIATE NSTALLATION Note: To perform the steps described below you require some experience in installing expansion cards. We advise users who are not so experienced to follow the instructions provided immediately after this chapter.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter 5. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the power cord and plug it into the power outlet. Connect the adapter to the network using the appropriate cable. 6. Install the required protocol driver in accordance with the instructions in the README Viewer.

  • Page 20: Step-By-Step Installation

    Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter NSTALLATION The steps required for installing the adapter are described below. 1. R EMOVE THE OVER FROM THE OMPUTER Turn off the computer (power switch in position OFF) Unplug the computer from the power outlet. When you disconnect electrical cables, refer to the safety information provided at the beginning of this manual.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter Figure 3. Unscrew the Expansion Slot Cover 3. Remove the covers from the expansion slots (refer to your computer manual). Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter Figure 4. Remove the Expansion Slot Cover 4. Remove the adapter from the anti-static bag. When doing this, refer to the "Handling Instructions" above. 5. Install the adapter as described in the computer manual. Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter Figure 5. Insert the Adapter Note: The adapter may have to be installed at an angle. Ensure that the adapter fits the expansion slot connectors properly. Press the adapter down vertically until it rests in place. Continue with Step 3.

  • Page 24: Step 3. Reinstall The Computer Cover And Reconnect The Cables

    Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter 3. R EINSTALL THE OMPUTER OVER AND ECONNECT THE ABLES Follow the instructions in the computer manual that describe how to install the cover. To reconnect the cables disconnected in Step 1, follow the instructions provided in the "Safety Information"...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter DANGER! Electric current from power, telephone, and communications cables is hazardous. To avoid the risk of an electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform any installation, maintenance or reconfiguration work during an electrical storm. the power cord of the computer must be connected to a properly wired and grounded (earthed) receptacle.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter You have now set up the physical connection to the network. Adapter installation is now complete. Keep this manual together with the computer manual so that you can refer to both when you have any questions in the future. Computer Figure 6.

  • Page 27: Leds

    Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter LEDs After the drivers have been installed the adapter is ready to operate. The operating status and functional integrity of the cabling are indicated by the status of the LEDs. RING Mbps Figure 7. LEDs Yellow LEDs: Transfer rate Meaning Adapter set to 4 Mbit/s...

  • Page 28: Step 5. Restart And Configure The Computer

    Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter Green LED: Ring up RING UP Meaning Connection to the Token Ring network interrupted: • cable defective or not connected (to the adapter jacks or MAU) and/or • drivers not loaded Connection to the Token Ring network stable 5.

  • Page 29: Step 7. Install Protocol Drivers And Remote Boot Option

    Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter 2. Call the menu PCI Devices in the diagnostics program. Î Is SK-NETTR/PCI or SK-NETTR/PCI+ displayed? If not: Incorrect PCI-BIOS, update BIOS if appropriate, or use a different computer. Î Is IRQ, I/O Port configured? If not: Repeat configuration (Step 5) or use a different slot. 3.
  • Page 30 Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter Start the README Viewer from the DOS command line (for example): A> Readme The following message is displayed first: Figure 8. README Viewer Copyright Message Press the Enter key. A selection menu containing a list of the operating systems and platforms supported is then displayed.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter Figure 9. README Viewer Selection Menu Use the <↑> and <↓ >keys (in the cursor keypad on the keyboard) to highlight a topic or operating system and press the Enter key to select it. The corresponding README file is displayed on the screen: Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter Figure 10. README Viewer "Latest News" The README file, installation instructions and information generally fill several pages. Use the ↑ , ↓, Page↑, Page↓ keys to scroll. Press <Esc> to return to the selection menu. Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter Meaning Esc key Return to the previous menu Quit README Viewer Using the selection menu: ↑ or ↓ Select the operating system, topic, ... <Enter> The README file, installation instructions, ... are displayed on the screen.

  • Page 34: Chapter 3. Using The Diagnostics Program

    3. U HAPTER SING THE IAGNOSTICS ROGRAM The installation diskette supplied contains a disgnostics program with the following features: • Option for configuring the adapter as a busmaster / pseudo-DMA card • Display of all the PCI expansion cards installed in the computer •...

  • Page 35: Using The Individual Program Parts

    Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program Î Î Test Bring-Up Open/Close Send and DMA Test Ð Ð Diagnostics Test Receive Steps (displayed) Test • • • • Reset Adapter • • • • Download Firmware • • • Bring-Up Diagnostics •...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program Figure 11. Diagnostics Program, Initial Window If, instead of the initial window, the following message appears • no PCI BIOS found: use another BIOS or another computer. • no SK-NET TR/PCI found: adapter not correctly installed or defective or not recognized by the BIOS.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program 5. The selection menu for the Token Ring card is displayed. If more than one card is installed Ç È in a computer, use the cursor control keys < > and < > to highlight the required card. Press the <Enter>...

  • Page 38: Select Board

    Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program • • To quit the program or menu press the <Esc> key From here you can call the modules that are described below. Select Board Selects the installed SK-NET TR/PCI (+) adapter to which the other program parts refer. Even if only one adapter is displayed, you must confirm your selection by pressing the <Enter>...

  • Page 39: Configure

    Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program Configure Figure 14. Diagnostics Program, Configure Menu Setting the adapter • as busmaster or Pseudo-DMA (DMA Mode, default: Busmaster). The PseudoDMA setting is recommended only if difficulties occur in busmaster mode. • to the data rate used for the tests. The menu for making this selection is displayed after you have selected DMA Mode.

  • Page 40: Bring-Up Diagnostics

    Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program Bring-Up Diagnostics: Initialization test; checks whether the adapter is functioning. Figure 15. Diagnostics Program, Bring-Up Test The upper box contains information on the adapter, the lower box information on the test. Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...

  • Page 41: Open/Close

    System Interface Register error Unknown Error [number code] Note the number code and forward it to SysKonnect Support (see Product Support ) Open/Close Connection test (for the test scope, see the Test Strategy section): The transmission link to the next MAU is opened/closed.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program If one of the following messages check appears • • Invalid initialization wrong slot or card defective block Î • • Invalid options Use a different slot or computer as • • Invalid Rcv burst size appropriate.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program plus one of the following messages If one of the following messages check appears • • Function Failure Problems in testing the connection to the Î • • Signal Loss perhaps no or defective cable •...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program be wrong - try [Datenrate] ( Configure menu) or use free MAU Mbps Duplicate Node Address MAC address (BIA) already used Î use free MAU Request Initialization Problem with an RPS (Ring Parameter Server) that doesn't answer - if it doesn't Î...

  • Page 45: Send/Receive

    Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program Send/Receive Transmitted Packets: 00000 00023 Received Packets: 00000 00023 Outstanding Packets: 00000 00023 Figure 16. Diagnostics Program, Send/Receive Test Press any key to stop Test data packets are constantly sent onto the Ring. The number of packets sent, received and lost is displayed during the test (see figure).

  • Page 46: Dma Test

    Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program DMA Test Figure 17. Diagnostics Program, DMA Test Test data packets are constantly sent onto the Ring. The number of packets sent, received and lost is displayed (see figure). Press the <Esc> key to abort the count. The counters shown above are masked out. If the test is successful, the last message issued is DMA test...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program If the test fails, the message Start DMA Test ... failed! or Start Send and Receive test ... failed!is issued, together with one of the following error messages: If one of the following messages check appears Î...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program • • DIO parity error! Indicate errors in DMA Î • • DMA read timeout! In the Configuration menu, select • • DMA read parity error! PseudoDMA or install the adapter in a • • DMA read bus error! different slot •...

  • Page 49: Pci Devices

    Chapter 3. Using the Diagnostics Program PCI Devices Figure 18. Diagnostics Program, PCI Device List Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...

  • Page 50: Exit

    Description of the PCI card type installed Exit To leave the diagnostics program. RMA (Return Material Authorization) procedure 1. If you want to return material directly to SysKonnect, contact us via the following communication numbers: Fax: (USA) +1 408 437 3866 Installation Instructions...
  • Page 51 • the original box (or a comparable one). On the outside, clearly write the RMA number issued to you by SysKonnect. Note: The warranty is void if the material is damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge problems or bad packaging.
  • Page 52 A. T PPENDIX ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Controller, Bus Interface TI380C25 Processor, PCI Bus Controller TI380 PCI Network Interface Token Ring IEEE 802.5 /IBM Token Ring-compatible Specifications Periphral Connection Interface (PCI) Rev.2.0 Data Transfer Rate 4 Mbit/s or 16 Mbit/s, selectable by software Cabling RJ-45 jack for Category-5 cable, SubMin D9 jack Power Supply...
  • Page 53 Appendix A. Technical Specifications Power On 10° C .. 40° C 10% .. 80% Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...
  • Page 54 B. S PPENDIX IGNAL SSIGNMENT OF THE Rx+ Tx+ Power 5V Rx- Tx- Tx - SUB Min D9 RJ-45 Signal Signal Rx (red) (not assigned) (not assigned) Power 5V Tx (black) Rx (green) GND) (not assigned) (not assigned) Tx (orange) Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...
  • Page 55 PPENDIX LECTROMAGNETIC OMPATIBLITY OTICES (FCC) S EDERAL OMMUNICATIONS OMMISSION TATEMENT Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 56 Appendix C. Electromagnetic Compatiblity Notices (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...
  • Page 57 If you acquired your SysKonnect product in ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, WALES or IRELAND, the following license and purchase agreement applies to you: This is a legal agreement between you, the end user and SysKonnect, a business unit of Schneider & Koch & Co. Datensysteme GmbH, incorporated in Ettlingen/Federal Republic of Germany (SysKonnect).
  • Page 58 3. Other Restrictions You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE, but you may transfer your rights under this SysKonnect License and Purchase Agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer all copies of the SOFTWARE and all written materials, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
  • Page 59 (b) repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE that does not meet SysKonnect's Limited Warranty and which is returned to SysKonnect with a copy of your receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted by SysKonnect only for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer.
  • Page 60 Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, or if you desire to contact SysKonnect for any reason, please use the address information enclosed in this product or write to: SysKonnect, Siemensstrasse 23, D-76275 Ettlingen.
  • Page 61 3. Other Restrictions You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE, but you may transfer your rights under this SysKonnect License and Purchase Agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer all copies of the SOFTWARE and all written materials, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
  • Page 62 Inc. accept any consequential damages due to the use of the hardware or software. SysKonnect's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SysKonnect's option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE that does not meet SysKonnect's Limited Warranty and which is returned to SysKonnect with a copy of your receipt.
  • Page 63 Appendix D. License and Warranty Contracts Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, or if you desire to contact SysKonnect for any reason, please use the address information enclosed in this product or write to: SysKonnect, Siemensstrasse 23, D-76275 Ettlingen.
  • Page 64 (b) repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE that does not meet SysKonnect's Limited Warranty and which is returned to SysKonnect Inc. with a copy of your receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be...
  • Page 65 SysKonnect Inc. product, even if SysKonnect Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 66 Appendix D. License and Warranty Contracts 52.227-19 (June 1987), or DFARS § 52.227-7013 (c)(1)(!!) (June 1988), as applicable. Contractor / Manufacturer is SysKonnect, Inc., 1922 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95112. Installation Instructions SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC...
  • Page 67 1. Grant of Software License This SysKonnect Inc. License Agreement (License) permits you to use one copy of the SysKonnect Inc. software product acquired with this License ("SOFTWARE") on any single computer, provided the SOFTWARE is in use on only one computer at any time.
  • Page 68 3. Other Restrictions You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE, but you may transfer your rights under this SysKonnect Inc. License and Purchase Agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer all copies of the SOFTWARE and all written materials, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
  • Page 69 SysKonnect Inc. product, even if SysKonnect Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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