Asus PXI-G45 User manual

i ASUS PXI-G45 User Guide
User Guide
®
PXI-G45
Gigabit Ethernet Card

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Contents
About this guide...............................................................................v
Conventions used in this guide ..............................................v
Where to find more information ..............................................v
ASUS contact information ..............................................................vi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Introduction......................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-2
1.3 Models................................................................................ 1-3
1.4 Layout................................................................................. 1-3
1.5 Feature ............................................................................... 1-4
1.6 LED Descriptions................................................................ 1-4
1.7 System Requirements ........................................................ 1-5
1.8 Installing the Network Card ................................................ 1-5
1.9 Connecting to the Network ................................................. 1-6
1.10 Installing the Network Driver .............................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Driver Installation
2.1 Microsoft
®
Windows
®
NT Server 4.0.................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Intel
®
LAN Driver Installation.................................. 2-2
2.2 Microsoft
®
Windows
®
2000 Server ..................................... 2-7
2.2.1 Intel
®
LAN Driver Installation.................................. 2-7
2.3 Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional.............................. 2-12
2.3.1 Intel
®
LAN Driver Installation................................ 2-12
2.4 Novell
®
NetWare
®
Server.................................................. 2-14
2.4.1 Intel
®
LAN Driver Installation................................ 2-14
2.5 UnixWare* 7 and Open UNIX* 8 ...................................... 2-17
2.5.1 Installation and configuration ............................... 2-17
2.6 Linux RedHat 7.3/8.0........................................................ 2-20
2.7.1 Intel
®
LAN Driver Installation................................ 2-20

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the
ASUS Contact Information on page vi.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a
task.
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ASUS contact information
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Chapter 1
Introduction
All about the ASUS PXI-G45 Network Interface
Card: the model features, card layout, system
requirements and introduction to network card and
driver installation procedures.

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1.1 Introduction
Thank you for buying the ASUS PXI-G45 Gigabit Ethernet card!
This user’s 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.
1.2 Package Contents
Check the following items if present in your package. If you discover damaged
or missing items, contact your retailer.
(1) ASUS PXI-G45 Gigabit Ethernet card
(1) Support CD
(1) User Guide

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1.3 Models
The ASUS PXI-G45 Gigabit Ethernet card comes in a standard bracket for
regular PCs.
Standard Model
1.4 Layout
PXI-G45
R
intel
RC82545EM
10=OFF
100=ORG
1000=GRN
ACT/LNK
RJ-45 LAN Port
LAN Controller
Boot ROM
(optional)
PCI Interface
The Boot ROM chip is an optional item. If your card did not come
with this chip, an empty socket is provided in case you wish to
install a Boot ROM at a later time.

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Boot ROM Interface (optional)
• Supports 64KB/128KB, byte-wide Flash ROM devices
PCI-X Interface
• Full 64-bit (133 MHz) PCI-X bus interface
• Zero wait-state bus master data bursts
• PCI-X slot support
Network Interface
• Intel 10/100/1000 BASE-T speed
• RJ-45 LAN port
1.5 Features
1.6 LED Descriptions
The following describes the activity and speed LED located on the RJ-45 port.
SPEEDACT/LNK
RJ45
ACT/LINK LED
Status Description
OFF No link
GREEN Linked
FLASHING Acting
SPEED LED
Status Description
OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE 100Mbpsconnection
GREEN 1Gbps connection
Table 1.6 LED Table

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1.7 System Requirements
Your PC or server should meet the following system requirements before
installing the ASUS PXI-G45 Gigabit Ethernet card:
• Pentium processor
• Minimum 64MB memory
• Available bus-mastering PCI or PCI-X slot
1.8 Installing the Network Card
Follow these steps to install the card into your PC.
Do not install the network card in a shared PCI-X slot. Otherwise,
the card’s performance will drop depending on the number of
shared cards installed on the same PCI-X segment. Check your
PC documentation to ensure that you install the card into the
correct slot.
Before handling the network card, touch a bare metal portion of
your PC to discharge static electricity from your body. Wear a
wrist strap grounded to the PC chassis when handling the card.
1. Make sure that the PC is turned off. Unplug the power cord from the
electrical socket.
2. Remove the PC cover.
3. Locate an empty, non-shared bus-mastering PCI-X slot and remove its
slot cover. Save the screw for later use.
4. Carefully insert the card into the PCI-X 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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1.10 Installing the Network Driver
Before installing the network driver, make sure that:
• You have installed the card in the PC and connected to the
network
• You have the Windows installation files. (These files may
have been already copied to your hard drive when you
installed Windows).
The network driver installation procedures vary depending on your operating
system.
Refer to the online User Guide found in /PRO1000/DOCS of the support CD
for detailed installation procedure of each operating system.
1.9 Connecting to the Network
Follow these steps to connect the card to the network.
The RJ-45 port on the network card provides a 10 Mbps, 100
Mbps 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.
4. Proceed to the next section “Installing the Network Driver.”

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Chapter 2
Driver Installation
This chaper discusses the NIC driver installation
using various operating systems (OS).

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2.1.1 Intel
®
LAN Driver Installation
A. Preparing the Intel LAN Driver Disk
Windows NT 4.0 does not have the drivers for the Intel 82545EM LAN
controllers. Before installing Windows NT 4.0, copy the LAN drivers from
the support CD into a floppy disk.
• Before installing drivers, install Service Pack 5 or later. Advanced
features for Intel adapters require Service Pack 6a or later.
• Prepare one blank formatted high density floppy disk before
proceeding.
1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Run the utility from the following path:
\Drivers\LAN\MAKEDISK\dcreate.exe
3. In the following screen, click on Make Driver Disk.
4. The next screen allows you to select an operating system to install the
driver. Select Windows NT 4.0. Refer to the next page.
2.1 Microsoft®Windows®NT Server 4.0

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B. New System Installation
1. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel to display the
Network Setup Wizard.
2. When the Installing Windows NT Networking screen appears, press
Next to display the following screen.
5. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive when prompted.
6. Follow the screen instructions to complete the process.

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3. Check the Wired to the Network box, then click Next.
4. On the screen that appears, click the button Select from list... to
display the Select Network Adapter window.
5. Insert the LAN driver disk that you created, then click Have Disk...
6. Type A:\ in the dialog box that appears, then click OK. The following
screen lists the Intel LAN adapters that you can install.
7. Select Intel(R) PRO/1000MT Server Adapter, then click OK. Follow the
succeeding screen instructions.

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8. When done, the following screen appears showing the Intel(R)
PRO/1000MT Server Adapter in the list.
9. Click Next and follow any other screen instructions to complete the
installation.

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C. Existing System Installation
1. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel.
2. Select the Adapter tab, then click Add. A list of adapters appears.
4. Do not select an adapter from the list. Instead, insert the LAN driver
disk that you created from the support CD.
Refer to the section “A. Preparing the Intel LAN Driver Disk” if you
have not yet created the LAN driver disk.
5. Follow steps 5 to 13 in the section “B. New System Installation” to
install the required LAN drivers.

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2.2.1 Intel
®
LAN Driver Installation
You may install the Intel 82545EM LAN drivers directly from the support
CD. Proceed to the section “B. Update LAN Driver on an Existing System
Installation.”
If you wish to create a LAN driver disk, proceed to the section
“A.Preparing the Intel LAN Driver Disk.”
A. Preparing the Intel LAN Driver Disk
Prepare one blank formatted high density floppy disk before
proceeding.
1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Run the utility from the following path:
\Drivers\LAN\MAKEDISK\dcreate.exe
3. In the following screen, click on Make Driver Disk.
4. The next screen allows you to select an operating system to install the
driver. Select Windows 2000 (Gigabit). Refer to the next page.
2.2 Microsoft®Windows®2000 Server

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B. Update Driver on an Existing System Installation
You may update the LAN driver directly from the support CD.
1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. On the screen that
appears, click on Intel PRO/1000MT Server Adapter, then on the
item Install Base Driver.
2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the driver update.
5. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive when prompted.
6. Follow the screen instructions to complete the process.