Digital Equipment EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Operation manual

EtherWORKS TurboPCI
UserInformation
Order Number: EK-DE435-OM. A01
Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual.
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

FCC ID: AO9-DE435
FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
The use of unshielded Ethernet cables on ThinWire and thickwire ports with this
equipment is prohibited due to non-compliance with FCC regulations for a Class B
computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
BENUTZERHINWEIS: Das EtherWORKS Turbo PCI-Modul in Verbindung mit
Turbo Personalcomputersystemem entsprechen den Funkentstöranforderungen der
DBP-Verfugung 523/69 und VDE0871 Grenzwertklasse B.
VCCI NOTICE:

First Edition, June 1994
Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products
in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future
patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting
of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the
description.
© Digital Equipment Corporation 1994. All Rights Reserved.
Printed in Australia
DIGITAL, DECpc, EtherWORKS, PATHWORKS, ThinWire, VAX DOCUMENT, and
the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation.
CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Inc.
IEEE is a registered trademark of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers, Inc.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
NetWare is a trademark of Novell Inc.
SCO Unix is a trademark of The Santa Clara Operation, Inc.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective
holders.

Contents
About This Manual............................. ix
1 Introduction
Features .................................... 1–1
2 Installation, Configuration, and Diagnostics
Preparing the Board .......................... 2–2
Installing the Board ........................... 2–4
Configuration . . . ............................. 2–7
BIOS Setup Utility......................... 2–7
Running Setup ............................ 2–8
Diagnostics.................................. 2–9
Accessing the Diagnostic Utility. . ............. 2–10
Connecting to a Network . . ..................... 2–11
Connecting to a ThinWire Ethernet Network ..... 2–11
Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet
Network ................................. 2–11
Connecting to a Full Duplex Device ............ 2–11
Connecting to an AUI Ethernet Network . . . ..... 2–12
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3 Device Driver Information
Obtaining Current EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Driver
Files ....................................... 3–2
A Problem Solving
Fault Isolation By Symptom . . .................. A–1
Diagnostic Test Errors ......................... A–3
B General Information
Physical Description. .......................... B–1
Functional Components ........................ B–1
LEDs . . . ................................... B–2
Network Activity .......................... B–2
Twisted-Pair Link ......................... B–2
Interrupt Request (IRQ) Lines ................ B–3
Electrical Parameters....................... B–3
Operating Environment . . . .................. B–4
Cabling Requirements ......................... B–4
Card Connector Pinning (RJ-45) .............. B–6
C International Technical Support
Figures
1EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Product Kit . . . . xi
2–1 Configuring Media Interface . .......... 2–3
2–2 Removing the PCI Slot Cover. .......... 2–5
2–3 Installing the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI
Board . . . .......................... 2–6
2–4 Connecting to the Ethernet Network . . . . . 2–13
B–1 RJ-45 Connector (Front View) .......... B–6
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Tables
2–1 AUI Jumper Settings ................. 2–2
2–2 EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Option
Settings ........................... 2–8
A–1 Fault Isolation By Symptom ........... A–1
A–2 Diagnostic Test Error Codes............ A–4
B–1 LEDs ............................. B–2
B–2 Electrical Parameters................. B–3
B–3 Operating Environment . . ............. B–4
C–1 International Support Telephone
Numbers .......................... C–1
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About This Manual
The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board is a processor-independent
adapter designed for the peripheral component interconnect (PCI)
bus. The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board provides a connection from
PCI compatible systems to local area network (LAN) environments
that use IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet protocols.
Manual Organization
This manual contains three chapters and two appendices.
Chapter Description
1 Provides an overview of the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI
board and briefly describes the board’s features.
2 Describes how to install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI
board in a PCI compatible computer, how to run the BIOS
Setup utility, and how to run board diagnostics.
3 Contains references to device driver software installation
information.
Appendix A Describes problems you might encounter and suggests
possible causes and solutions.
Appendix B Provides system specifications and cabling requirements.
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Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Convention Description
Note A note contains information of special importance.
Caution A caution contains information to prevent damage to the
equipment.
PN Part Number.
! A number in a black circle in text refers to the
corresponding number in an accompanying illustration.
Enter A word in a box indicates a key. For example, Enter
indicates the Enter key.
variables In command descriptions, italic type indicates a variable
that you supply.
This type Text in monospace type indicates text you enter or text
that the system displays.
EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Product Kit Contents
The product kit includes the items shown in Figure 1. Verify that you
have the following kit items before proceeding:
• EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board !
• AUI jumper "
• 3½ inch distribution diskette #
• Anti-static board packaging bag $
• T-connector %
• Terminator &
• Owner’s manual '
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Figure 1 EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Product Kit
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3
1
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1
Introduction
This chapter describes the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI adapter and
briefly summarizes its features.
The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board is a processor-independent
board that enables you to integrate PCI compatible systems (mobile
computers, desktop PCs, high-end workstations, and multiprocessor
servers) into an Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 network using ThinWire, AUI,
or twisted-pair Ethernet cables. After you install the board in your
system, you can use various network software products to integrate
your system into a local area network (LAN) environment.
Features
The main features of the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board are as
follows:
• Capable of full duplex (20 Mb/s) operation in 10Base-T mode
• High performance 32-bit Direct Memory Access (DMA)
architecture
• Auto media selection with software media configuration
for 10Base2 ThinWire and 10Base-T twisted-pair Ethernet
connections
• Low CPU utilization on the host computer
• Product kit includes ThinWire T-connector and terminator
1–1

• Supports 10Base2 ThinWire, AUI, and 10Base-T twisted-pair
Ethernet connections
• Provides a comprehensive set of device drivers for the most
popular network operating environments.
Novell NetWare
Microsoft Windows NT (Intel and AXP)
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows for WorkGroups
Digital PATHWORKS
LAN Manager
SCO Unix
DOS
OS/2
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2
Installation, Configuration, and
Diagnostics
The steps to install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board are as follows:
• Prepare the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board for installation.
• Install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board into a PCI compatible
computer.
• Configure your computer for some installations using the BIOS
Setup utility.
• Run the NICDIAG Diagnostic utility after you install the
EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board.
• Connect your system to the network.
• Install the software (see Chapter 3).
The only tool you need is a screwdriver.
Caution
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Use an
antistatic wrist strap while handling the components.
2–1

Preparing the Board
Your EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board provides auto media selection
with software media configuration features for 10Base-T twisted-pair
networks and 10Base2 ThinWire networks.
If you intend to use a 10Base-T twisted-pair network, no board
preparation is needed—the AUI jumper has no effect. Proceed to the
Installing the Board section of this chapter.
When not using a 10Base-T twisted-pair interface, the AUI jumper
( ! , Figure 2–1) on the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board determines
which media interface, 10Base2 ThinWire or AUI, is used. The
default AUI jumper setting is for a ThinWire network.
If you intend to use an AUI network, change the AUI jumper setting
before you install the board in your computer. Table 2–1 provides
instructions for setting the AUI jumper; Figure 2–1 shows the AUI
jumper settings.
Table 2–1 AUI Jumper Settings
If you want to ... Then ...
Connect to a 10Base2 ThinWire
Ethernet network "
Leave the AUI jumper in the position
connecting pin rows 1 and 2 (default
setting).
Connect to Ethernet network
using AUI cable #
Remove the AUI jumper assembly from
the board. Rotate the assembly 180°,
then position it over pin rows 2 and 3.
Press the AUI jumper assembly firmly
into place.
Connect to a 10Base-T twisted-
pair Ethernet network AUI jumper has no effect.
2–2

Figure 2–1 Configuring Media Interface
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3
AUI Thickwire/TP Auto Select
ThinWire/TP Auto Select
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2
3
1
2
3
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Installing the Board
The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board has bus mastering support for
high performance operation. Refer to your computer documentation
to choose a bus-mastering PCI slot on your system. Then use the
following procedure to install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board.
1. Set all power switches (system and peripherals) to the off position.
2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket, then disconnect the
cord from the system unit. Unplug any external devices.
3. Remove the computer cover(s) to access the PCI slots.
4. Unscrew and remove the system’s option slot cover from an
available PCI slot that supports bus mastering (Figure 2–2).
5. Insert the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI board into the slot, then push
firmly into place (Figure 2–3).
6. Replace the screw to secure the board.
7. Replace the computer cover(s).
8. Connect the power cord to the system unit, then plug the power
cord into the wall outlet. Reconnect any external devices.
9. Power on the system and peripherals.
2–4

Figure 2–2 Removing the PCI Slot Cover
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Figure 2–3 Installing the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI Board
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