Lan Subsystem; Lan Subsystem Software; Intel 82562Gx Physical Layer Interface Device - Intel D945PLRN Specification

1.9 LAN Subsystem

The 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem consists of the following:
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Intel 82801G ICH7
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Intel 82562GX Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device
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RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs.
Additional features of the LAN subsystem include:
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CSMA/CD protocol engine
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PCI Conventional bus power management
⎯ Supports ACPI technology
⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities

1.9.1 LAN Subsystem Software

LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World Wide Web site.
For information about
Obtaining LAN software and drivers
1.9.2 Intel 82562GX Physical Layer Interface Device
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The Intel 82562GX provides the following functions:
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10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity
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Full device driver compatibility
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Programmable transit threshold
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Configuration EEPROM that contains the MAC address
Product Description
Refer to
Section 1.2, page 15
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