Advantech PCIe-1674 User manual

User Manual
4-port GbE, PCIe Card
Industrial GbE Network Card

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Copyright
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Product Warranty (5 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of pur-
chase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or alteredby
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been
subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no
liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of suchevents.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous testing, most of
our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defec-
tive, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-
of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials,
service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for moredetails.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU
speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note
anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem
occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product,
and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement
Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt)
in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date
is not eligible for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid
to yourdealer.
Declaration of Conformity
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded
cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This
kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please contact your local supplier for
ordering information.
FCC Class A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his ownexpense.

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Safety Precaution - Static Electricity
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the products from
damage.
 Toavoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your PC chassis
before you work on it. Don't touch any components on the CPU card or other
cards while the PC is on.
 Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The sudden rush
of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may damage sensitive elec-
tronic components.
Technical Support and Assistance
1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find
the latest information about the product.
2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service
center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the
following information ready before you call:
– Product name and serial number
– Description of your peripheralattachments
– Description of your software (operating system, version, application software,
etc.)
– A complete description of the problem
– The exact wording of any error messages
Document Feedback
To assist us in making improvements to this manual, we would welcome comments
and constructive criticism. Please send all such - in writing to: support@advan-
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Chapter 1 Introduction.........................................1
1.1 Description................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Features .................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 3
1.4 Ordering Information.................................................................................. 3
1.5 Unpacking Checklist.................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration .....................5
2.1 Initial Inspection......................................................................................... 6
2.2 Hardware View .......................................................................................... 7
Figure 2.1 PCIe-1674 Board Layout............................................ 7
2.3 Card Installation......................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 Driver Setup and Installation..............9
3.1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 10
3.2 Driver Setup............................................................................................. 10
3.2.1 Steps for Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver Setup............................... 10
3.3 Configuring Devices for Win XP/Vista/7.................................................. 10
3.3.1 Jumbo Frame.............................................................................. 11
3.3.2 Receive Buffer............................................................................. 13
3.3.3 Transmit Buffers.......................................................................... 14
3.4 Remove PCI Express GbE Device and Driver ........................................ 15

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter provides detailed
specifications for the PCI
Express GbE cards.
Sections include:
Description
Features
Specifications
Ordering Information
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1.1 Description
Advantech PCIe-1672/PCIe-1674 is a PCI Express by 2 or 4 lane and jumbo frame
support for independent Gigabit Ethernet ports. Advantech GbE card levrages the
"Plug and Play" capability defined in the PCI Express bus specification. The board
requires one PCI Express by 2 or 4 slot within the personal computer and provides
independent Gigabit Ethernet Ports via Intel i350 series Gigabit Ethernet controllers.
Multiple Gigabit Ethernet Vision device connections are supported for standard
Gigabit Ethernet Vision data transfer rates of up to 1000Mb per second.
PCIe-1672 and PCIe-1674 feature jumbo frame package, power isolation and IEEE
1588(precise time protocol) to enable synchronization with multi-camera or PD
acquisition.
Each port of PCIe-1672 and PCIe-1674 can provide 1000 Mb/s bandwidth over a
CAT-5/CAT-6/CAT-7 cable of up to 100 meters. It features 9 kB jumbo frame and link
aggregation, which conduct excep- tional performance for continuously receiving
large amount of imagedata.
1.2 Features
 Support for four independent GbE ports
 Built-in ESD 8KV and EFT 2KV
 IEEE 1588 compliant
 PCI Express x4 compliant
 Support for Link aggregation
 Support for jumbo frames (9014 Bytes)
 Inrush current, current limit, and short-circuitprotection

1.3 Specifications
 Ethernet Port
– 2 or 4 Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC) and physicallayer
(PHY) ports.
– Standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet interface provided for 1000BASE-T,
100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T applications (802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab,
802.3x)
– 9014 bytes jumbo frame support
 Bus Interface
– PCIe x4
 Power Requirements
– Input voltage: 12 VDC direct from PCIe slot.
 ESD/EFT
– 8KV ESD and 2KV EFT
 Physical
– Dimensions (W x D): 174 x 106.65 mm
– Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
– Safety Compliance: CE/FCC
1.4 Ordering Information
 PCIe-1672L-AE: 2-port PCI Express Gigabit Card
 PCIe-1674L-AE: 4-port PCI Express Gigabit Card
1.5 Unpacking Checklist
Ensure that the following items are included in the package.
 PCIe-1672L or PCIe-1674L unit
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Chapter 2
Hardware
Configuration
This chapter provides information
on the hardware configuration of
PCI Express GbE cards.
Sections include:
Initial Inspection
Jumper and Switch Locations
Jumper Settings
Card Installation

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2.1 Initial Inspection
You should find the following items inside the shipping package:
 PCIe-1672L or PCIe-1674L unit
We carefully inspected the PCI Express GbE card series mechanically and
electrically before we shipped it. It should be free of marks and scratches and in
perfect working order on receipt.
As you unpack the PCI Express GbE card series, check it for signs of shipping
damage (damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.). If it is damaged or it fails to meet
specifications, notify our service department or your local sales representative
immediately. Also notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and packing material
for inspection by the carrier. After inspection we will make arrangements to repair or
replace the unit.
When you handle the PCI Express GbE card series, remove it from its protective
packaging by grasping the rear metal panel. Keep the anti-vibration packing.
Whenever you remove the card from the PC, store it in this package forprotection.
Warning! Discharge your body's static electric charge by touching the back of the
grounded chassis of the system unit (metal) before handling the board.
You should avoid contact with materials that hold a static charge such
as plastic, vinyl and styrofoam. Handle the board only by its edges to
avoid static damage to its integrated circuits. Avoid touching the
exposed circuit connectors. We also recommend that you use a
grounded wrist strap and place the card on a static dissipative mat
whenever you work with it.

2.2 Hardware View
Figure 2.1 PCIe-1674 Board Layout
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2.3 Card Installation
Note! We strongly recommend that you install the software driver before you
install the hardware into your system, since this will guarantee a smooth
and trouble-free installation process.
Turn off your PC's power supply whenever you install or remove the PCI
Express GbE card or its cables. Static electricity can easily damage
computer equipment. Ground yourself by touching the chassis of the
computer (metal) before you touch any boards. See the static warning
on Ch.2
1. Turn off the computer and all peripheral devices (such as printers and monitors).
2. Disconnect the power cord and any other cables from the back of thecomputer.
3. Remove the PC’s cover (refer to your user’s guide if necessary).
4. Install and plug the PCI Express GbE card on your PCI ExpressBUS.
5. Replace the PC’s cover. Connect the cables you removed in step 3 and connect
the power connector and power supply with the power cable in thepackage.
6. Turn the computer power on.
7. Install the driver in PCI Express GbE CD-ROM, see chapter 3.1, 3.2and 3.3.
8. Test your Ethernet port and verify if Ethernet port could work normally,see
chapter 4.

Chapter 3
Driver Setup and
Installation
This chapter describes the driver
installation, configuration and
removal procedures for the Windows
operating system, including
Windows XP/Vista/7.
Sections include:
Introduction
Driver Setup

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3.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the driver installation, configuration and removal procedures
for the Windows operating system, including Windows XP/Vista/7 32/64 bits.
3.2 Driver Setup
In order to fully utilize the advanced features of Windows XP/Vista/7, such as multi-
process and multithread, pure 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP/Vista/7 device drivers
are provided for the PCI Express GbE cards.
3.2.1 Steps for Windows XP/Vista/7 Driver Setup
Please follow the steps below for the PCI Express GbE card’s Windows 32-bit/ 64-
bit driver installation.
1. Visit the Advantech website, search for PCIE-1674, click the Manual/Driver/
BIOS/ FAQ icon and download the Driver.
2. Unzip the Driver, execute theAutorun.exe.
3. After the installation, the network device will show up in the devicemanager.
3.3 Configuring Devices for Win XP/Vista/7
PCIe-1672 and PCIe-1672 offer the Gigabit Ethernet connectivity via Intel® i350 GbE
controller. When connecting to a high-speed device, such as a GigE camera, you
can adjust some driver settings to have better transmission throughput and
connection stability.
In this section, we’ll discuss these settings. You can refer to the information to fine
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3.3.1 Jumbo Frame
Jumbo frames are Ethernet frames with more than 1500 bytes of payload. By
increasing the payload size, a certain large amount of data can be transferred with
less interrupts generated, which reduces the CPU utilization and increases overall
data throughput. Intel® i350 GbE controller supports jumbo frame size of up to 9
Kbytes. When you connecting an Ethernet device with high date rate (e.x. a Gigabit
Ethernet camera), enabling jumbo frame feature is highly recommended.
After installing the driver for Intel® i350 GbE controller, you can change the jumbo
frame settings by following the steps listed below.
1. Open the Device Manager of Computer Management and click the rightbut-
ton of “Advantech PCI Express GbE adapter” and selectProperty.
2. Click Configure button and a property dialog appears. Click on theAdvanced
tab.
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3. Select the Jumbo Packet settings, and select the expected jumbo frame size.
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3.3.2 Receive Buffer
Receive buffer is another option which can affect data throughput. It determines the
size of memory buffer allocated for receiving data. Increasing size of receive buffer
can improve the performance of receiving data. The default settings of receive buffer
is 256 bytes. When connecting to an Ethernet device that generates large amount of
data, you can set this option to a larger value (maximal 2048 bytes) for better perfor-
mance.
You can change the settings of receive buffer by following the steps listed below.
1. Select the Performance Options settings and click the Propertiesbutton.
2. Adjust the value of Receive Buffers. The default value is 256 Bytes. (forcon-
necting a Ethernet device with high data rate, 2048 Bytes issuggested)
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3.3.3 Transmit Buffers
Like receive buffer, transmit buffer can affect the performance of transmitting data.
The default settings of receive buffer is 256 bytes. If you encounter a performance
issue while transmitting data, you can adjust the size of transmit buffer to a larger
value (maximal 2048 bytes) for better performance.
You can change the settings of transmit buffer by following the steps listed below.
1. Select the Performance Options settings and click the Propertiesbutton.
2. Adjust the value of Transmit Buffers.