LAN Subsystem
The LAN subsystem, with Intel 82801HB (ICH8) provides the following functions:
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Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller
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Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8)
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Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs
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Programmable transit threshold
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Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address
LAN Subsystem Software
For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DQ963FX link on Intel's World Wide Web
site at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see
Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN.
Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN
subsystem is operating.
Table 3. LAN Connector LEDs
LED
LED Color
A
Green
B
N/A
Green
Yellow
Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs
LED State
Off
On
Blinking
Off
On
On
Desktop Board Features
Indicates
LAN link is not established
LAN link is established
LAN activity is occurring
10 Mb/s data rate
100 Mb/s data rate
1000 Mb/s data rate
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