Asus PCI Express x1 Network Interface PEB-G21 User manual

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PEB-G21
PCI Express x1
Network Interface Card
E1752
User Guide
First Edition
October 2004

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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................ 5
Package contents ............................................................................... 5
Features .............................................................................................. 8
LED descriptions ................................................................................. 9
System requirements ........................................................................ 10
Installing the network card ............................................................... 11
Connecting the network cable .......................................................... 12
Running the installation program ...................................................... 13
Windows
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Server 2003 Advanced Server Driver Software .. 13
Windows
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2000 Driver Software ......................................... 17
Windows NT ® Driver Software ............................................. 20
Installing Linux Driver Software ............................................. 23
Novell NetWare Server 4.2/5.x/6.0 Driver Software ............ 26
Novell NetWare Server 6.5 Driver Software .......................... 30

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Installing Solaris Driver Software ........................................... 32
SCO OpenServer 5.0.7 .......................................................... 35
UnixWare/OpenUnix 8 ........................................................... 38
ASUS Contact Information ................................................................ 42

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Introduction
Thank you for buying the ASUS PEB-G21 PCI Express x1 Network Interface Card!
This user guide tells you how to install and configure the card. It is assumed that you
have adequate knowledge on PCs and some familiarity with Ethernet networks.
Package contents
Check the following items if present in your package. If you discover damaged or
missing items, contact your retailer.
1 x ASUS PEB-G21 PCI Express x1 Network Interface Card
1 x Support CD
1 x User Guide

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Models
The ASUS PEB-G21 network interface card comes with a standard bracket for regular
PCs.

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Layout
PEB-G21
R
BROADCOM
BCM5721
10=OFF
100=ORG
1000=GRN
ACT/LNK
PCI-Express interface
LAN controller

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PCI-Express x1 InterfacePCI-Express x1 Interface
PCI-Express x1 InterfacePCI-Express x1 Interface
PCI-Express x1 Interface
• PCI Express 1.0a host interface compliant
• x1 PCI Express lane
• Supports PXE, RPL, ASF 2.0
• ACPI and Wake-on-LAN support
Network InterfaceNetwork Interface
Network InterfaceNetwork Interface
Network Interface
• Broadcom
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BCM5721 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller
• 10/100/1000 BASE-T controller with integrated transceiver
• RJ-45 LAN port
Features

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LED descriptions
The RJ-45 LAN port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN). Refer
to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications
LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications
LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED SPEED LEDSPEED LED
SPEED LEDSPEED LED
SPEED LED
StatusStatus
StatusStatus
Status DescriptionDescription
DescriptionDescription
Description StatusStatus
StatusStatus
Status DescriptionDescription
DescriptionDescription
Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
SPEED
LED
ACT/LINK
LED
RJ-45 portRJ-45 port
RJ-45 portRJ-45 port
RJ-45 port

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System requirements
Your PC or server should meet the following system requirements before installing
the ASUS PEB-G21 network interface card:
• PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot (PCI Express 1.0a host interface)
• optical drive
• at least 10 MB free hard disk space
• supported operating system (any of the following)
- Windows Server 2000/2003, Windows 2003 64-bit
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 3.0 64-bit, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3.0,
Red Hat 9.0
- SuSE Linux 9.1, SuSE Linux Enterprise 8.0
- NetWare 6.5
- Solaris 9.0
- UnixWare 7.1.3
- Open Server 5.0.7

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Installing the network card
Follow these steps to install the card into your PC.
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION!CAUTION!
CAUTION! Before handling the network card, touch a bare metal portion of your
PC to discharge the static electricity from your body. Wear a wrist strap grounded
to the PC chassis when handling the card.
1. Unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.
2. Remove the PC cover.
3. Locate an empty, PCI Express x1 slot and remove its slot cover. Save the
screw for later use.
IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT! Do not install the network card in a shared PCI Express x1 slot.
Check your PC documentation to ensure that you install the card into the correct
slot.
4. Carefully insert the card into the PCI Express x1 slot.
5. Secure the card with the screw that you removed earlier.
6. Replace the PC cover and plug in the power cord.

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Connecting the network cable
Follow these steps to connect the card to the network.
The RJ-45 port on the network card provides a 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps connection,
depending on the speed of the connected hub or switch.
1. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port
on the card backplate.
2. Connect the other end of the network cable to an active network port.
3. Turn on the PC.

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Running the installation program
The support CD that came with the PCI Express card package contains the drivers
that you have to install to avail all the features of this card.
WindowsWindows
WindowsWindows
Windows
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Server 2003 Advanced Server Driver SoftwareServer 2003 Advanced Server Driver Software
Server 2003 Advanced Server Driver SoftwareServer 2003 Advanced Server Driver Software
Server 2003 Advanced Server Driver Software
Installing the Driver SoftwareInstalling the Driver Software
Installing the Driver SoftwareInstalling the Driver Software
Installing the Driver Software
When the Windows Server 2003 system first boots up after installing a new
hardware device, such as a ASUS PEB-G21 PCI Express x1 Network Interface Card,
the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the
driver software for that device.
A network device driver must be installed before the ASUS PEB-G21 PCI Express x1
Network Interface Card can be used with your Windows Server 2003 system.

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Using the Driver InstallerUsing the Driver Installer
Using the Driver InstallerUsing the Driver Installer
Using the Driver Installer
To install the adapter software for Windows Server 2003, do the following
Before beginning this procedure, verify that the Windows Server 2003 system has
been upgraded to the latest version with the latest service pack applied. The
following instructions are based on the latest beta versions of Server 2003.
1. Start Windows Server 2003 and log in. Note that you must have Administrator
privileges to install the driver software.
When you boot up the Windows Server 2003 system after installing the adapter
card, a series of Found New Hardware windows are displayed.
2. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
DriversDrivers
DriversDrivers
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
Support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE
ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE
ASSETUP.EXE in the BIN folder. Double-click the
ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE
ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE
ASSETUP.EXE file to run the installation program.
OR

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From the Windows StartStart
StartStart
Start menu, click RunRun
RunRun
Run and type the following on the
command line, d:\BIN\ASSETUP.EXEd:\BIN\ASSETUP.EXE
d:\BIN\ASSETUP.EXEd:\BIN\ASSETUP.EXE
d:\BIN\ASSETUP.EXE then press the Enter key.
(Assuming that d:\d:\
d:\d:\
d:\ is your optical drive)
The following screen appears.
3. From the DriversDrivers
DriversDrivers
Drivers tab, click the PEB-G21 LAN cardPEB-G21 LAN card
PEB-G21 LAN cardPEB-G21 LAN card
PEB-G21 LAN card item.

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The following describes the items on the menu:
PEB-G21 LAN Card
Installs the PEB-G21LAN card driver.
PEB-G21 LAN Card Driver Disk Image
Allows you to create a driver disk for the PEB-G21 LAN card.
Broadcom Software Utility
Installs the Broadcom
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software utility.
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions.

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WindowsWindows
WindowsWindows
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2000 Driver Software2000 Driver Software
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Installing the Driver SoftwareInstalling the Driver Software
Installing the Driver SoftwareInstalling the Driver Software
Installing the Driver Software
The ASUS PEB-G21 PCI Express x1 Network Interface Card must be physically
installed in your system prior to installing the driver software. See Installing the
Hardware for details.
When the Windows 2000 system first boots up after installing a new hardware
device, such as a Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, the system automatically detects the
new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for that device.
A network device driver must be installed before the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter can
be used with your Windows 2000 system.
Installing the Adapter SoftwareInstalling the Adapter Software
Installing the Adapter SoftwareInstalling the Adapter Software
Installing the Adapter Software
To install the adapter software for Windows 2000:
Before beginning this procedure, verify that the Windows 2000 system has been
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When updating the adapter software on existing ASUS devices, the Advanced
Property settings may not be updated unless the existing ASUS device is removed
by following the instructions in the Removing the Driver Software section. You must
then perform a scan for hardware changes in the device manager, followed by
reinstalling the ASUS device with the current adapter software as described in the
Installing the Driver Software section. Prior to uninstalling the Broadcom device,
ensure to capture all Advanced Property settings because the properties will be lost.
1. Start your Windows 2000 system and log in. You must have Administrator
privileges to install the driver software.
When you boot up the Windows 2000 system after installing the adapter card,
a series of Found New Hardware Wizard windows are displayed.
2. In the Install Hardware Device Drivers window, click Search for a suitable driver
for my device (recommended), then click Next.
3. In the Locate Driver Files window, select the applicable search location check
boxes, then click Next.
4. When prompted, insert the media to be searched into your CD-ROM drive, type
the path to the driver, and select OK.

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Example: e:\
Where "e" is the designation of the CD-ROM drive on your system.
5. In the Driver Files Search Results window, verify that the correct path to the
driver software is shown, then click Next.
If the Insert Disk screen appears, do not insert the Windows 2000 disk. Some early
versions of Windows 2000 may display a spurious message prompting you to
insert the Windows 2000 disk. If this occurs, leave the software and drivers
CD-ROM in the drive and click OK. If asked to specify the location of the
Windows 2000 CD-ROM instead, click Browse (do not use the text field) and
locate the path to the ASUS PEB-G21 PCI Express x1 Network Interface Card
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Windows NTWindows NT
Windows NTWindows NT
Windows NT
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Driver SoftwareDriver Software
Driver SoftwareDriver Software
Driver Software
Installing the Driver SoftwareInstalling the Driver Software
Installing the Driver SoftwareInstalling the Driver Software
Installing the Driver Software
•The ASUS PEB-G21 PCI Express x1 Network Interface Card must be physically
installed in your system prior to installing the driver software. See "Installing
the Hardware" for details.
•Anetwork device driver must be installed before the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
can be used with your Windows NT system. BACS2 Help files require Internet
Explorer 4.0 or later to work properly.
•We recommend using Internet Explorer 5.0 to view help files.
•Hot Plug installation is not supported on dual port devices with Windows NT4.
•We recommend using Internet Explorer 5.0 to view help files.
To install the adapter software for Windows NT:
1. Verify that the Windows NT system is upgraded with Service Pack 4 or later.
2. Start your Windows NT system and log in. You must have System
Administrator privileges to install the driver software.