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EtherWORKS Turbo PCI
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Order Number: EK-DE435-OM. A01
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Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

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  • Page 1 EtherWORKS Turbo PCI User Information Order Number: EK-DE435-OM. A01 Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual. Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
  • Page 2 FCC regulations for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. BENUTZERHINWEIS: Das EtherWORKS Turbo PCI-Modul in Verbindung mit Turbo Personalcomputersystemem entsprechen den Funkentstöranforderungen der DBP-Verfugung 523/69 und VDE0871 Grenzwertklasse B.
  • Page 3 First Edition, June 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual ......1 Introduction Features ........1–1 2 Installation, Configuration, and Diagnostics Preparing the Board .
  • Page 6 Card Connector Pinning (RJ-45) ....B–6 C International Technical Support Figures EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Product Kit ..Configuring Media Interface ... 2–1 2–3 2–2...
  • Page 7 2–1 2–2 2–2 EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Option Settings ......2–8 Fault Isolation By Symptom ...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board is a processor-independent adapter designed for the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus. The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board provides a connection from PCI compatible systems to local area network (LAN) environments that use IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet protocols.
  • Page 10 Text in monospace type indicates text you enter or text that the system displays. EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Product Kit Contents The product kit includes the items shown in Figure 1. Verify that you have the following kit items before proceeding: •...

  • Page 11: Etherworks Turbo Pci Product Kit

    Figure 1 EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Product Kit LJ-03736-TI0...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    (LAN) environment. Features The main features of the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board are as follows: • Capable of full duplex (20 Mb/s) operation in 10Base-T mode •...
  • Page 14 • Supports 10Base2 ThinWire, AUI, and 10Base-T twisted-pair Ethernet connections • Provides a comprehensive set of device drivers for the most popular network operating environments. Novell NetWare Microsoft Windows NT (Intel and AXP) Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows for WorkGroups Digital PATHWORKS LAN Manager SCO Unix OS/2...

  • Page 15: Installation, Configuration, And Diagnostics

    Installation, Configuration, and Diagnostics The steps to install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board are as follows: • Prepare the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board for installation. • Install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board into a PCI compatible computer. • Configure your computer for some installations using the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 16: Preparing The Board

    Installing the Board section of this chapter. When not using a 10Base-T twisted-pair interface, the AUI jumper ( , Figure 2–1) on the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board determines which media interface, 10Base2 ThinWire or AUI, is used. The default AUI jumper setting is for a ThinWire network.

  • Page 17: Configuring Media Interface

    Figure 2–1 Configuring Media Interface AUI Thickwire/TP Auto Select ThinWire/TP Auto Select LJ-03739-TI0 2–3...

  • Page 18: Installing The Board

    4. Unscrew and remove the system’s option slot cover from an available PCI slot that supports bus mastering (Figure 2–2). 5. Insert the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board into the slot, then push firmly into place (Figure 2–3). 6. Replace the screw to secure the board.

  • Page 19: Removing The Pci Slot Cover

    Figure 2–2 Removing the PCI Slot Cover L J - 0 0 4 6 2 - T I 0 2–5...

  • Page 20: Installing The Etherworks Turbo Pci Board

    Figure 2–3 Installing the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Board LJ-03735-TI0 2–6...

  • Page 21: Configuration

    Configuration Your EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board will be configured automatically in most PCI systems. Use your system’s BIOS Setup utility only if you wish to modify the configuration after you install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board, or if you need to change the computer settings.

  • Page 22: Running Setup

    (in PCI clocks) for each PCI device. Some PCI computers have a slot that does not support bus mastering. Make sure the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board is installed in a PCI slot that has bus mastering capabilities. Running Setup To run the BIOS Setup utility, use the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 23: Diagnostics

    NICDIAG.EXE and DIAG.EXE files are in the same directory. The NICDIAG Diagnostic utility prevents diagnostics from running if it detects an active EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board. The board is considered active if a network device driver is loaded. If necessary, remove the statement that loads the device driver in the CONFIG.SYS...

  • Page 24: Accessing The Diagnostic Utility

    Accessing the Diagnostic Utility To access the Diagnostic utility, use the following procedure. 1. Insert the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI distribution diskette into the disk drive. 2. Set the system to the disk drive being used. 3. Type NICDIAG at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 25: Connecting To A Network

    Connecting to a ThinWire Ethernet Network To connect the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board to a ThinWire network: 1. Attach the ThinWire cable(s) to a T-connector. 2. If the system is at the end of an Ethernet segment, attach a terminator to the unused side of the T-connector.

  • Page 26: Connecting To An Aui Ethernet Network

    Connecting to an AUI Ethernet Network To connect the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board to an AUI network: 1. Slide the latch assembly, located on the board’s AUI connector, upward. 2. Plug the AUI cable connector into the 15-pin AUI connector, located on the board’s mounting bracket.

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Ethernet Network

    Figure 2–4 Connecting to the Ethernet Network Twisted-Pair ThinWire ThickWire ThickWire S c a le d 7 5 % S c al ed 7 5% L J - 0 3 7 3 8 - T I 0 2–13...

  • Page 29: Device Driver Information

    Device Driver Information The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI distribution diskette files, README.TXT and RELEASE.NOT, contain device driver software and installation information. The diskette also contains configuration information for PATHWORKS, LAN Manager-based, Windows NT, and NetWare network operating systems (NOS). • Refer to the README.TXT file located in the diskettes root...

  • Page 30: Obtaining Current Etherworks Turbo Pci Driver Files

    Obtaining Current EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Driver Files The device driver software included in your EtherWORKS Turbo PCI kit could become outdated as the software evolves. The most current driver software files are available from the Internet, Compuserve, and the DECpc Bulletin Board Service. To obtain these files, use the following procedures: •...
  • Page 31 • To obtain the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI driver files from the DECpc Bulletin Board Service: 1. Using a modem, connect to DECpc Bulletin Board Service by dialing 508-496-8800. 2. Follow the screen’s menu-driven instructions to download the driver files. 3–3...

  • Page 33: A Problem Solving

    Problem Solving This appendix describes problems you could encounter when installing the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board and suggests possible causes and solutions. The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board is also referred to as board in this appendix. Fault Isolation By Symptom Table A–1 describes how to isolate faults by the symptoms that are...
  • Page 34 Table A–1 (Cont.) Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action The board is preventing the Disconnect the computer from operating ThinWire or twisted- correctly. pair cable from the board. Turn your system off, reseat the board, then turn your system on again.

  • Page 35: Diagnostic Test Errors

    If the problem persists, contact your system administrator. Diagnostic Test Errors Table A–2 describes the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board diagnostic test error messages and the recommended corrective actions for each group of messages. Note If the board detects an error and is not operating, you can still use your computer.

  • Page 36: Diagnostic Test Error Codes

    Table A–2 Diagnostic Test Error Codes Error Message Recommended Actions Err 1, Memory allocation error This indicates insufficient memory for diagnostics; release some memory. If problem persists, contact your system administrator. Err 2, Registers W/R error Ensure board is seated firmly in bus slot, or try another available bus slot.
  • Page 37 Table A–2 (Cont.) Diagnostic Test Error Codes Error Message Recommended Actions Err 10, EtherWRKS babbler, can’t transmit These messages indicate Err 11, Transmit time-out error network-related test Err 12, Receive time-out error failures. If driver was Err 13, Receive data failure installed before running Err 14, RDES0: receive error detected diagnostics, disable drivers...
  • Page 38 Table A–2 (Cont.) Diagnostic Test Error Codes Error Message Recommended Actions Err 32, TDES0: chained xmt/rcv test error These messages indicate Err 33, Internal loopback test error an IRQ conflict (when two Err 34, 10Base-T internal loopback test error boards want to use same interrupt line).
  • Page 39 Table A–2 (Cont.) Diagnostic Test Error Codes Error Message Recommended Actions Err 37, Interrupt mask test error These messages indicate Err 38, Force collision test error an IRQ conflict (when two Err 39, Two buffered xmt/rcv test error boards want to use same interrupt line).

  • Page 41: B General Information

    EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board. Physical Description The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board is a PCI form-factor printed circuit board that uses the full 32-bit bus data path interface. The board measures 5.086 inches (129 mm) x 3.750 inches (95 mm), and is constructed using four-layer circuit board technology with two signal layers and two power/ground layers.

  • Page 42: Leds

    During normal system power-up, both the amber and green LEDs turn on and remain on. Once the network software and driver are loaded, or the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board’s diagnostics are executing, the LEDs reflect status as described in Table B–1.

  • Page 43: Interrupt Request (Irq) Lines

    0.5 A When using twisted-pair cable, the AUI jumper position effects the amount of power consumed by the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board. AUI cable not connected to MAU. When using the AUI cable, the amount of +12.0 Vdc power used is dependent on the transceiver or medium attachment unit (MAU) to which the board is connected.

  • Page 44: Operating Environment

    BN24F-xx—Unshielded twisted-pair office cable with crossover (4-conductor,) 2-twisted pair to connect an EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board to another EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board, or an EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board to an office wall plate from a 900-series DECrepeater. BN26N-xx—Shielded twisted-pair office cable with crossover...
  • Page 45 • 10Base2 ThinWire cable: BC16M-xx ThinWire cable used with an H8223-00/CDA T-connector and a H8225-00/CDA ThinWire terminator when connecting to an office wall plate. • AUI cable: BNE4C-xx IEEE 802.3 office transceiver cable BNE3H-xx (PVC) IEEE 802.3/standard transceiver cable BNE3L-xx (Plenum) IEEE 802.3/standard transceiver cable For further information about network configuration, planning, and cabling, refer to the following: •...

  • Page 46: Card Connector Pinning (Rj-45)

    Card Connector Pinning (RJ-45) The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board’s 10Base-T twisted-pair networks connector has the following pin signals (see Figure B–1). Pin Number Signal Name Transmit + Transmit - Receive + NC (no connection) NC (no connection) Receive - NC (no connection) NC (no connection) Figure B–1 RJ-45 Connector (Front View)

  • Page 47: C International Technical Support

    International Technical Support Table C–1 lists the international telephone numbers to call for technical support for the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI adapter. Table C–1 International Support Telephone Numbers Country Telephone Number United States 1-800-354-9000 Australia 31-2-5615252 Austria 0222-86630-555 Belgium 02-7297744 Canada (English)
  • Page 48 Table C–1 (Cont.) International Support Telephone Numbers Country Telephone Number Mexico 520140810017 Netherlands 030-832888 Northern Ireland 0232 381381 Norway 02-256300 Phillippines 623-810-5156 Portugal (Lisbon) 01-3877051 Portugal (Oporto) 02-6068805 Republic of Ireland 01-381216 Singapore 330-6225 Spain (Madrid) 34-(9)1-5834257 Spain (Barcelona) 34-(9)3-4012222 Sweden 08-988835 Thailand...

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