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Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter
Specifications
Jumpers
Tech Notes
Graphics
Initial release: 19 Dec 1997

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  • Page 1 Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter Specifications Jumpers Tech Notes Graphics Initial release: 19 Dec 1997...
  • Page 2 Cabling: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter Connect a single network cable to the adapter. Your adapter may have only a single twisted-pair ethernet (TPE) connector, or it may have all three of the types shown in the following illustrations: TPE —...
  • Page 3 Software Configuration: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter Overview Microsoft® Windows® 95 Manually Adding an Adapter in Windows 95 Windows NT® 4.0 Windows NT 3.51 MS-DOS® and Windows 3.x for Novell® NetWare® Clients Other Operating Systems Overview PCI systems automatically detect and configure PCI-compliant adapters. It is not necessary to run a configuration program. Start the system and it automatically configures the adapter while it boots.
  • Page 4 MS-DOS and Windows 3.x for Novell NetWare Clients 1. Turn on the system. If the system already has EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter drivers installed, restart the system without loading the drivers. If the drivers are loaded from autoexec.bat, edit the file and add REM in front of each line that loads a driver. 2.
  • Page 5 Duplex Mode: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter Overview Microsoft® Windows® 95 Windows NT® Novell® NetWare® DOS ODI, NDIS 2.01 Clients Other Operating Systems Overview Duplexing is a performance option that lets you choose how the adapter sends and receives packets over the network. There are two duplex modes available when using the twisted-pair ethernet (TPE) connector: Half duplex —...
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  • Page 7 Graphics: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter Cabling Connectors...
  • Page 8 Jumpers: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter There are no jumpers on this adapter.
  • Page 9 Installing Multiple Adapters: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter Overview Novell® NetWare® Microsoft® Windows® 95 and NT® Overview The adapter's 12-digit hexadecimal ethernet address (also called the node address or the MAC address) is labeled near the edge of the adapter. The PCI slot number may not correspond with the physical connector in your system.
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  • Page 11 Tech Notes: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter Cabling Software Configuration Installing Multiple Adapters Duplex Mode Troubleshooting  ...
  • Page 12 Specifications: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter General Cable Connectors Environmental Power Requirements Regulatory General Manufacturer Intel Model EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter FCC class Cable Connectors Connectors RJ-45 BNC (some models) AUI (some models) Environmental Operating temperature 10° to 55°C (50° to 131°F) Operating humidity 85% at 55°C (131°F) Power Requirements Power...
  • Page 14 Troubleshooting: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter Microsoft® Windows® 95 Tips Windows NT® Tips NetWare® Tips PCI Common Solutions If the Adapter Cannot Connect to the Network Common Problems and Solutions Microsoft Windows 95 Tips Make sure that you are using the correct drivers. Check with your network administrator.
  • Page 15: Common Problems And Solutions

    LNK light (TPE connections only): Indicates the adapter is connected to a hub or switch and is receiving link pulses. If the LNK light is off, check all connections at the adapter and hub. Make sure that the hub is transmitting at the correct speed and the drivers are loaded. ACT light: Indicates activity on the network.
  • Page 16 reason. The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and reinstall the drivers. Try a different adapter.                  ...

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