Digital Equipment Fast EtherWORKS DE500-BA User manual

DIGITALFastEtherWORKS
PCI10/100
Installation
Order Number: EK-DE500-IN. D01
Revision/Update Information: This is a revised guide.
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

Printed: March 1997.
DIGITAL believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication
date; such information is subject to change without notice. DIGITAL is not
responsible for any inadvertent errors.
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protects the safety and health of its employees, customers, and the community.
© Digital Equipment Corporation 1997. All Rights Reserved.
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FCC ID: AO9-DE500B
FCC ID: AO9-DE500A
FCC ID: AO9-DE500X
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:
– Reorient 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
This product is found compliant with the requirements of CISPR-22 Class B and is
eligible to bear the CE Mark label.
VCCI NOTICE:
( V C C I )

Contents
Before You Start ............................... ix
1 Introduction
Features .................................... 1–2
Connectors and LEDs ......................... 1–4
2 Hardware Installation
System Requirements ......................... 2–1
Installing the Adapter ......................... 2–2
Connecting to the Network ..................... 2–4
Connecting UTP Cables ..................... 2–4
Connecting Fiber-Optic Cable . . . ............. 2–6
Optional Remote Boot ROM ..................... 2–8
Installing the Remote Boot ROM ............. 2–8
3 Configuration and EZWORKS Installation and
Diagnostics
Adapter Configuration ......................... 3–1
EZWORKS Installation Utility................... 3–2
Running the EZWORKS Installation Utility ..... 3–3
Diagnostics.................................. 3–5
Running Diagnostics . . ..................... 3–6
Configuring the Remote Boot ROM . . ............. 3–8
EZWORKS Command Line Switches . ............. 3–10
Command Line Switch Format . . ............. 3–11
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Exiting the EZWORKS Installation Utility ......... 3–12
4 Software Information
Device Driver Information ...................... 4–1
Network Management Information ............... 4–2
Mac OS Information . .......................... 4–2
Obtaining the Latest DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS
PCI 10/100 Driver Files ........................ 4–3
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
Interrupt Request (IRQ) Lines . .................. B–2
Electrical Parameters.......................... B–3
Operating Environment ........................ B–4
Connector Pin Assignments . . . .................. B–5
Cabling Requirements ......................... B–7
Connecting Cables for the DE500 10/100
Adapters ................................ B–7
Connecting Cables for the 100Base-FA Adapter . . . B–8
Other DIGITAL Network Products ............... B–9
C PCI BIOS Setup Utility
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D Fast Ethernet Technology
Introduction ................................. D–1
Advantages of Fast Ethernet .................... D–2
High Performance ......................... D–2
Standards-Based Technology ................. D–2
Cost-Effective Migration .................... D–3
Vendor Support ........................... D–4
Summary ................................... D–4
Figures
1Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit
(DE500-BA) . . . ..................... xi
2Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit
(DE500-FA) . . . ..................... xii
3Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit
(DE500-AA) . . . ..................... xiii
4Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit
(DE500-XA) . . . ..................... xiv
1–1 DE500 10/100 Connector and LEDs . ..... 1–4
2–1 Removing the PCI Slot Cover........... 2–2
2–2 Installing the Fast EtherWORKS PCI
10/100 Adapter . ..................... 2–3
2–3 Connecting the DE500 10/100 Adapter to
an Ethernet Network ................. 2–5
2–4 Connecting the DE500-FA Adapter to an
Ethernet Network ................... 2–7
2–5 Installing the Remote Boot ROM . . . ..... 2–9
3–1 EZWORKS Installation Utility Menu..... 3–3
3–2 EtherWORKS PCI Diagnostics Menu..... 3–6
3–3 Remote Boot ROM Menu . ............. 3–8
B–1 8-Pin MJ Connector (Front View). . . ..... B–5
B–2 Straight-Through and Crossover Pin
Assignments. . . ..................... B–5
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Tables
1–1 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Adapter
Models . . .......................... 1–1
1–2 Descriptions of the DE500 10/100
Connector and LEDs ................. 1–5
1–3 Descriptions of the DE500-FA Connector
and LEDs .......................... 1–6
3–1 General Adapter and NetWare Command
Line Switches....................... 3–11
3–2 Remote Boot ROM Command Line
Switches . .......................... 3–12
A–1 Fault Isolation By Symptom . .......... A–1
A–2 Diagnostic Test Error Codes . . .......... A–3
B–1 LED States ........................ B–2
B–2 Electrical Parameters................. B–3
B–3 Operating Environment ............... B–4
B–4 Connector Pin Assignments . . .......... B–6
B–5 Other Products ...................... B–9
C–1 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Option
Settings . .......................... C–2
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Before You Start
The DIGITAL Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 (DE500) adapter is a
host processor-independent network interface card (NIC) designed for
the peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus.
This guide describes:
• The main features of the Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter
models
• The adapter connectors and LEDs
• How to install the adapter in your computer
• Where to find device driver information
• Problems that you could encounter when installing the adapter
and possible solutions
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Conventions
This guide uses the following conventions:
Convention Description
PN Part number.
1A number in a black circle in text refers to the
corresponding number in an accompanying illustration.
Enter A word in a box indicates a particular keyboard key. For
example, Enter indicates the Enter key.
variables In command descriptions, italic type indicates a variable
that you supply. In text, it emphasizes a term or indicates
a book title.
This type Text in monospace type indicates text that you enter or
text that the system displays.
Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit Contents
The product kit includes the items shown in Figure 1, Figure 2,
Figure 3, or Figure 4, depending on the model you have. Verify that
you have the following components before proceeding:
• The Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 adapter 1(packaged inside
an antistatic bag 2)
• Three 3½-inch diskettes 3
• This installation guide 4
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Figure 1 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit (DE500-BA)
LJ-4208B.AI4
Fast EtherWORKS
PCI-10/100
XxxxxxxxxXxxxxxxx
User Information
10/100
100
ACT
LNK
DE500
1
2
3
4
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Figure 2 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit (DE500-FA)
LJ-5693A.AI4
Fast EtherWORKS
PCI-10/100
XxxxxxxxxXxxxxxxx
User Information
1
2
3
4
DE500
100
BASE FX
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Figure 3 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit (DE500-AA)
LJ-4208A.AI4
Fast EtherWORKS
PCI-10/100
XxxxxxxxxXxxxxxxx
User Information
10/100
100
ACT
LNK
DE500
1
2
3
4
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Figure 4 Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100 Kit (DE500-XA)
LJ-4208.AI4
Fast EtherWORKS
PCI-10/100
Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
User Information
10/100
100
ACT
LNK
DE500
1
2
3
4
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Related Documents
Additional information relative to the Fast EtherWORKS PCI 10/100
adapter and networks can be found in the following documents:
•OPEN DECconnect Applications Guide
(PN EC-G5854-42)
Provides information to help plan and install networking systems
based on Digital Equipment Corporation’s OPEN DECconnect
System and networking products.
•Network Product Guide
(PN EC-G4343-42)
Provides comprehensive information about Digital Equipment
Corporation’s hardware and software networking solutions.
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Safety Statements
Any warning or caution that appears in this guide is defined as
follows:
Warning Contains information to prevent personal injury.
Caution Contains information to prevent damage to equipment.
Vorsicht Enthaält Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen,
um den Benutzer vor Schaden zu bewahren.
Achtung Enthält Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen,
um die Gerä te vor Schaden zu bewahren.
Danger Signale les informations destinées à prévenir les
accidents corporels.
Attention Signale les informations destinées à prévenir la
deterioration du matériel.
Aviso Contiene informacion para evitar dañnos personales.
Precaución Contiene informacion para evitar danos al equipo.
The cautions and warnings you must observe for the hardware
described in this guide are listed in English, German, French, and
Spanish as follows:
CAUTION Static electricity can damage modules and electronic
components. DIGITAL recommends using a grounded
antistatic wrist strap and a grounded work surface
when handling any modules.
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ACHTUNG Module und elektronische Komponenten können
durch elektrostatische Entladungen beschädigt
werden. Benutzen Sie immer eine antistatische
Gelenkmanschette und eine geerdete Arbeitsunterlage,
wenn Sie am offenen Gerät arbeiten.
ATTENTION Les charges excessives d’électricité statique peuvent
endommager les modules et les composants electron-
iques. DIGITAL conseille l’utilisation d’un bracelet de
masse et d’un plan de travail mis à la terre lors de
lamanipulation des modules.
PRECAUCIÓN La electricidad estática puede dañar los componentes
electronicos y los módulos. DIGITAL recomienda que
se utilicen cintas de pasadores y superficies de trabajo
conectadas a tierra al trabajar con cualquier módulo.
WARNING Some fiber-optic equipment can emit laser light that
can injure your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or
connector port. Always assume the cable is connected
to a light source.
VORSICHT Schauen Sie niemals direkt in ein Glasfaserkabel
oder einen Glasfaseranschluß. Die Laserstrahlen in
faser-optischen Geräten können Augenverletzungen
verursachen.
DANGER Certains équipements utilisant les fibres optiques
peuvent émettre des rayonne-ment laser dangereux
pour les yeux. Ne vous avisez jamais de regarder par
l’extremite d’une fibre optique ou dans l’ouverture d’un
connecteur. Considerez toujours que le cable est relié a
une source lumineuse.
AVISO Algunos equipos de fibra óptica pueden emitir luz láser
que daña los ojos. No sedebe mirar en una puerta de
conector o fibra optica. Siempre se debe suponer que el
cable está conectado a la luz.
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CAUTION When adding any option module to your computer,
verify that the combined power (wattage) required
for all modules in your computer does not exceed
the power supply rating. Check your computer
documentation for this information.
ACHTUNG Wenn Sie Zusatzmodule in Ihren Computer ein-
bauen, darf die gemeinsame Leistung (in Watt)
aller eingebauten Module die Nennleistung nicht
überschreiten. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in der
Dokumentation zu Ihrem Computer.
ATTENTION Si vous ajoutez des options à votre système, assurez-
vous que le nombre de watts total n’excede pas la
puissance nominale du bloc d’alimentation. Reportez-
vous à la documentation de votre systeme pour obtenir
plus d’information.
PRECAUCIÓN Al añadir cualquier modulo de opciones al ordenador, es
preciso comprobar que la potencia combinada (vatios)
necesaria para todos los modulos del ordenador no
sobrepasa las condiciones normales del suministro de
energia. Consúltense estos datos en la documentación
del ordenador.
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