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Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter
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Initial release: 19 Dec 1997

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:
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TPE —Use Category 3, 4, or 5 cables with an RJ-45 connector.
Thin ethernet (BNC) —Use a T-connector attached to an RG-58 cable. Turn the cable barrel clockwise to secure. Do
not remove the attached cables from the T-connector if the network is running. If the connection is the last one on a
network, attach a 50-ohm termination plug to one side of the T-connector.
Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) —Use a DB-15 ethernet connector. Secure the connector to the adapter with screws
or a clip.

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.xfor
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. If there is an error, see PCI Common Solutions.
Microsoft Windows 95
1. After installing the adapter in the computer, turn on the system.
2. At the New Hardware Found dialog box, click Driver From Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer and then click OK.
If the New Hardware Found dialog box does not appear, see Manually Adding an Adapter in Windows 95.
3. Insert the Intel configuration and drivers diskette in the diskette drive, type a: in the Path box, and click OK.
Windows 95 copies the driver files to the computer.
4. Restart the computer when prompted.
5. Click on the Network Neighborhood icon to see if the computer is connected to the network.
Manually Adding an Adapter in Windows 95
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the System icon.
3. Click the Device Manager tab, double-click Other Devices, and double-click PCI Ethernet Controller.
4. Click the Driver tab, and then click Change Driver.
5. Click Network Adapters and click OK.
6. Click Have Disk, insert the Intel configuration and drivers diskette in the diskette drive, and click OK.
7. Restart the computer when prompted.
Windows NT 4.0
1. After installing the adapter in the computer, turn on the system.
2. Insert the Windows NT CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
4. Double-click the Network icon.
5. Click Add.
A list of adapters appears.
6. Click Intel EtherExpress PRO/10+ PCI Adapter and click OK.
The Intel drivers and the PROSet utility are installed, and PROSet launches. You can use PROSet to configure and test your adapter and display the resources assigned when the
adapter was installed.
7. Click OK in the PROSet window to return to Windows NT.
The Intel adapter appears on the list in the Network window.
8. Click Close.
9. Restart when prompted.
Windows NT 3.51
1. After installing the adapter in the computer, turn on the system.
2. Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main window.
3. Double-click the Network icon.
4. Click Add Adapter.
A list of adapters appears.
5. Click <Other> Requires Disk From Manufacturer.
6. Insert the Intel configuration and drivers diskette in the diskette drive and click OK.
The Intel drivers and the PROSet utility are installed, and PROSet launches. You can use PROSet to configure and test your adapter and display the resources assigned when the
adapter was installed.
7. Click OK in the PROSet window to return to Windows NT.
8. Click OK in the Network Settings window and remove the diskette.
9. Restart the system when prompted.
NOTE: To run PROSet at any time, double-click the Intel PROSet icon in the Control Panel window or click the Adapter Properties button.
NOTE: To run PROSet at any time, double-click the Intel PROSet icon in the Control Panel window.

MS-DOS and Windows 3.xfor 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. Insert the Intel configuration and drivers diskette into a diskette drive, change to that drive, and type setup at the MS-DOS prompt.
3. If you have more than one adapter installed, an adapter selection menu appears. Select the adapter you want by ethernet address.
4. Select Automatic Setup from the Main menu and follow the instructions on the screen.
5. Select the driver you want to install from the Install Network Drivers screen.
Other Operating Systems
For other operating systems, refer to the readme files on the Intel configuration and drivers diskette. Insert the diskette into the diskette drive, type
setup /readme, and press <Enter>.

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:
lHalf duplex —The adapter performs one operation at a time; it either sends or receives. This is the default mode.
lFull duplex —The adapter sends and receives packets at the same time when connected to an ethernet switch, increasing network performance.
Microsoft Windows 95
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Intel PROSet icon.
PROSet displays the Adapter Setup window.
3. If you have multiple adapters, click the adapter you are configuring.
Each adapter must be configured separately. For more information, see Installing Multiple Adapters.
4. Click Change.
5. From the Adapter Setup window, click the menu for Network Speed.
6. Click the menu for Duplex Mode and click Full.
7. Click OK, and click OK to reboot.
Windows NT
1. Double-click the Intel PROSet icon in Control Panel.
PROSet displays the Adapter Setup window.
2. If you have multiple adapters, click Show All Adapters and select the adapter you are configuring.
Each adapter must be configured separately. For more information, see Installing Multiple Adapters.
3. Click Change.
4. From the Adapter Setup window, click the menu for Network Speed.
5. Click the menu for Duplex Mode and click Full.
6. Click OK, and click OK to reboot.
Novell NetWare
In autoexec.bat, load e100b.lan and add FORCEDUPLEX=2. For more information, refer to the readme files on the Intel configuration and drivers diskette. Insert
the diskette into the diskette drive, type setup /readme, and press <Enter>.
DOS ODI, NDIS 2.01 Clients
Add FORCEDUPLEX 2 under the Link Driver section of the net.cfg or protocol.ini file.
Other Operating Systems
For other operating systems, refer to the readme files on the Intel configuration and drivers diskette. Insert the diskette into the diskette drive, type
setup /readme, and press <Enter>.
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Graphics: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter
Cabling
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Jumpers: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter
There are no jumpers on this adapter.

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.
Novell NetWare
The server drivers use the PCI slot number to identify each installed adapter. Correlate this PCI slot number to the adapter by using the ethernet address labeled on the
adapter. Run the Setup utility on the Intel configuration and drivers diskette to view the ethernet address and slot number for each installed adapter. See the readme
files on the diskette for more information.
Microsoft Windows 95 and NT
Repeat the appropriate configuration procedure for each adapter you want to install. The PROSet utility can detect all EtherExpress Pro/10+ adapters installed in your
system, but you still need to configure each separately.
In Windows NT, make sure that you click the Show All PRO Adapters option in the Configuration window. See the readme files on the Intel configuration and drivers
diskette for more information.
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Tech Notes: Intel EtherExpress Pro/10+ PCI LAN Adapter
Cabling
Software Configuration
Installing Multiple Adapters
Duplex Mode
Troubleshooting
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Regulatory
lFCC Class B, Part 15
lCE
lCanadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations, Class A
lEU Directive 89/33/EEC
lEMC standards EN55022 (Class A) and EN50082-1
lTUV EN 60950
lCISPR 22 Class A
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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
B
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
0.9 W at +5 VDC

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
lMake sure that you are using the correct drivers.
lCheck with your network administrator.
Windows NT Tips
lMake sure that you are using the drivers that come with the adapter.
lMake sure that the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound. See the Network Bindings dialog box in Windows NT.
lCheck the Windows NT Event Viewer for error messages.
lIf you are connecting to a Novell®NetWare®network, check your FRAME type and verify that the NetWare client software has been installed.
lTest the adapter using the PROSet utility.
lCheck with your network administrator.
NetWare Tips
lMake sure that you are using the drivers that come with the adapter. Drivers for this adapter have the letter B in the driver filename —for example,
e100bodi.com.
lIf you are upgrading an existing adapter, make sure that the link statements in net.cfg point to the correct drivers. For example, the link statement for a NetWare
client should be LINK DRIVER E100BODI
lVerify that the FRAME type in net.cfg matches your server.
lIf you are setting up a server, check the load and bind statements.
lMake sure that the PCI slots are busmaster-enabled.
lMake sure that the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches the setting on the hub.
lMake sure that all cables are securely attached.
PCI Common Solutions
lBusmaster-enabled slots —On some systems, all slots are not busmaster-enabled by default. Check your system BIOS PCI bus setting and make sure that it
is set to Busmaster.
lReserve interrupts (IRQs) and/or memory addresses for ISA adapters —This prevents PCI cards from trying to use the same settings ISA cards are
using. Check your PCI BIOS Setup program; there may be IRQ options such as Enable for ISN, Reserved for ISA, or Disable for PCI.
lEnable the PCI slot —In some PCI computers, you must use the PCI BIOS Setup program to enable the PCI slot and assign an IRQ. This is especially
common in PCI computers with the Phoenix BIOS.
lUpdate the PCI BIOS —An updated PCI system BIOS can correct some PCI configuration problems.
lConfigure the slot for level-triggered interrupts —The slot the adapter is using must be configured for level-triggered interrupts rather than edge-triggered
interrupts. Check your PCI BIOS Setup program.
If the Adapter Cannot Connect to the Network
lMake sure that the cable is installed properly.
lCheck the LED lights on the adapter.

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. If the ACT light is off, make sure that the hub and network are operating and drivers are loaded.
lMake sure that you are using the correct drivers.
lMake sure that the hub port and adapter have the same duplex setting.
lTest the adapter by running the Intel PROSet utility in Windows 95 or NT or by running the Setup utility on the Intel configuration and drivers diskette in
Windows 3.xor MS-DOS®.
Common Problems and Solutions
Problem
Solution
setup.exe reports the adapter is not enabled by the
BIOS.
The PCI BIOS is not configuring the adapter correctly. See PCI Common Solutions.
The system hangs when loading drivers.
lChange the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. See PCI Common Solutions.
lIf you are using EMM386, you must use version 4.49 or later.
lEnsure that you are using the latest drivers.
Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails.
lMake sure that the network cable is securely attached.
lMake sure that you specify the correct FRAME type in the net.cfg file.
lMake sure that the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches the setting on the hub.
The LNK LED does not light.
lMake sure that the network drivers are loaded.
lCheck all connections at the adapter and the hub.
lTry another port on the hub.
lMake sure that the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches the setting on the hub.
lMake sure that you have the correct type of cable between the adapter and the hub. Some hubs
require a crossover cable, while others require a straight-through cable.
The ACT LED does not light.
lMake sure that the correct network drivers are loaded.
lThe network may be idle; try accessing a server.
lTry another adapter.
The adapter stopped working when another
adapter was added to the computer.
lMake sure that the cable is connected.
lMake sure that the system BIOS is current.
lMake sure that the other adapter and your operating system support shared interrupts.
The adapter stopped working for no apparent
lTry reseating the adapter or moving the adapter to a different slot.

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reason.
lThe network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and reinstall the drivers.
lTry a different adapter.