KTI Networks KF223TX User manual

Installation Guide
10/100 Dual-speed
Fast Ethernet PCI Adapters
DOC.971115-KF223/230TX-K
P/N:750-0099-001
KF223TX,KF230TX

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10/100BASE-TX
FAST ETHERNET PCI ADAPTERS
INSTALLATION GUIDE
DOC.971114
DF223TX-KF230TX-NK
P/N:750-0099-002

Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1AdapterFeatures ................................................................ 1
1.2ConnectorandLEDs ........................................................... 2
2. Installing the Adapter
2.1Installingthe Adapter .......................................................... 3
2.2Connectingto theNetwork .................................................. 4
3. Network Driver Installation
3.1DriverInformation................................................................. 7
3.2 PCI BIOS Setup .................................................................. 8
4. Setup Program and Diagnostics
4.1Running Setup Program ...................................................... 9
4.2 Functions on the Main Menu............................................. 12
5. LED Indicators
5.1Interpretations ................................................................... 17
Appendix
A.1Specifications ................................................................... 18
A.2RJ-45Connectors&Cable ............................................... 19
A.3Auto-negotiationFunction................................................. 20
A.4DiagnosticsReport ........................................................... 21
A.5Installing Remote BootROM ............................................ 22
Figures
Figure1-1 Network Connector and LEDs .................................. 2
Figure 2-1 Inserting the Adapter into the PCI Slot ..................... 4
Figure2-2NetworkConnector................................................... 4
Figure2-3 Connecting10BASE-TCable ................................... 5
Figure2-4Connecting100BASE-TXCable ............................... 6
Figure4-1Main Menu of theSetup Program............................. 9
Figure4-2AdapterInformation ................................................. 11
Figure4-3 DOS ODIDriverInstallationWindow....................... 12
Figure4-4Setup Menu............................................................ 13
Figure4-5DiagnosticsMenu .................................................. 14
FigureA-1RJ-45ConnectorPinAssignments ........................ 19

1. Introduction
The 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter is a 32-bit LAN
adapter for use in personal computers with PCI computer bus slots.
This adapter is a dual-speed adapter and features one RJ-45 connec-
torfor either a 10 Mbps or a 100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet network
connection over unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable. The adapter
automaticallysensestheconnectionspeed,switchestoeither10Mbps
or 100 Mbps and indicates the link status on the LEDs.
1.1 Adapter Features
The features of the 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI adapter are:
• High performance bus master operation with low processor
utilization
• Automaticallysenses 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection
• Supportsauto-negotiationfortheconnectionspeedandduplexmode
• PCI revision 2.0 or later compliance, 32-bit PCI half-card
• Three status LEDs
• Optional RPL Boot ROM for network operating systems
• Supports100BASE-TXconnectionwithUTPCategory5cabling
• Supports 10BASE-T connection with UTP Category 3, 4, or 5
cabling
• Setup software for quickdriver installation anddiagnostics
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1.2 Connector and LEDs
Figure 1-1 shows the connector and LEDs on the adapter. The fol-
lowingtable describes these components.
No. Components Description
1 10/100Mbps ThisRJ-45connectorrequiresUTP
networkconnector cablefor10Mbpsor100Mbps
connection.
2 100Mb LinkLED This LED lights when 100 Mbps
connection is selected and active.
3 10Mb LinkLED This LED lights when 10 Mbps
connection is selected and active.
4 Activity status LEDThis LED indicatesa receiveor a
transmission is in process.
Figure 1-1 Network Connector and LEDs
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2. Installing the Adapter
This chapter describes how to install the Fast Ethernet PCI adapter
in a PCI computer and how to connect the adapter to the network.
Beforeinstalling the adapter,youneedthe following:
• A computer system that is compliant with the PCI specifications
version 2.0 or later.
• An available PCI bus master slot in the computer
• The adapter driver diskette
• UTP cables - use a UTP Category 5 cable with an RJ-45 plug
to operate at 100 Mbps - use a UTP Category 3, 4, or 5 cable
with an RJ-45 plug to operate at 10 Mbps
2.1 Installing the Adapter
To install the adapter in your computer, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the power to the computer and disconnect all cables
connected to the computer.
2. Remove the computer's cover.
3. Unscrew and remove the slot cover from the PCI bus master
slot that you plan to use.
4. Install optional Boot ROM, if you want to use the remote boot
ROM function. Refer to Appendix 5 for more information.
5. Insert the adapter into the slot and secure the screw (see Figure 2-1).
6. Replace the computer cover and reconnect all previously
connected cables.
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Figure 2-1 Inserting the Adapter into the PCI Slot
2.2 Connecting to the Network
This section describes how to connect 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps net-
work cables to the adapter. The rear bracket of the Fast Ethernet
adapter contains one RJ-45 connector. The connector is used for
either100Mbps100BASE-TXconnectionor10Mbps10BASE-Tcon-
nection. The adapter can sense the connection speed and switch to
appropriateoperation automatically.
Figure 2-2 Network Connector
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10 Mbps Connection
For 10BASE-T Ethernet networks, the Fast Ethernet adapter uses
Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cable. To establish a valid 10 Mbps connec-
tion, the cable must be connected to a 10BASE-T hub. Connect the
networkcable as follows:
1. Make sure that the plug on the cable is wired appropriately for a
standard 10BASE-T adapter.
2. Align the RJ-45 plug on the end of the UTP cable with the notch
on the adapter's connector and insert it into the adapter connec-
tor as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 Connecting 10BASE-T Cable
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