Planet ENW-9700 User manual

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PCI Express
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
ENW-9700
User’s Manual
Version 1.0

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Copyright
Copyright ©2005 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or
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manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove
defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes
the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting
from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such
revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two
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.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET PCI Express Gigabit EthernetAdapter
Model: ENW-9700
Rev: 1.0 (April, 2005)
Part No. 2080-A14080-000

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENT...........................................................................................................................1
1.2 FEATURES........................................................................................................................................1
1.3 VERIFYING YOUR SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................1
1.4 GATHERING TOOLS AND DOCUMENTATIONS .........................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...............................................................................3
2.1 LED DEFINITIONS..............................................................................................................................3
2.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 3 DRIVER INSTALLATION.......................................................................................5
3.1 INSTALLING DRIVER TO WINDOWS 2000..............................................................................................5
3.2 INSTALLING DRIVER TO WINDOWS XP / SERVER 2003 .........................................................................7
CHAPTER 4 UTILITY..........................................................................................................................9
4.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................9
4.2 UTILITY OPERATING.........................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 5 SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................12
APPENDIX A ADVANCED PROPERTIES..............................................................................13

Chapter 1 Introduction
Meet the next gerneration interface - PCI Express. Gigabit Ethernet can perfect provide the
best solution for one of the major issues of Local Area Networks - communication speed. Ten
times as fast as the existing 100Base-TX solutions, using the PLANET ENW-9700 to
connect your servers and workstations guarantees extremely high throughput and excellent
signal quality.
The ENW-9700 is a PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed to address high-performance
system application requirements. With the higher bandwitdh of x1 PCI Express Bus Architecture,
ENW-9700 can provide better performance than the network cards which base on 32/64bit PCI
architecture. It is specifically designed to allow throughput at rates up to 2Gbps, thus eliminating the
existing 32/64bit PCI network card.
1.1 Package Content
Check that your package contains the following items:
 1 x ENW-9700
 1 x Quick Installation Guide
 1 x CD-ROM
Please contact the seller if any of the items is missing or damaged.
Note: Be sure to retain your proof of purchase, as it is required to receive warranty service.
1.2 Features
 Compliant with PCI Express 1.0a - x1 PCI Express standard
 Auto-Negotiation determines the transmission speed at 10/100/1000 Mbps and Full/Half duplex
mode
 Supports CSMA/CD protocol
 Supports Auto-MDI/MDI-X to swap the transmission and reception
 Integrated 128KB Frame Buffer Memory
 Supports WOL (Wake on LAN) function to power management support (through PCI Express
interface)
 Supports Preboot Execute Environment (PXE) 2.1
 ACPI Power Management, compliant toACPI 2.0
1.3 Verifying Your System Requirements
Before installing the ENW-9700, be sure your computer meets the following requirements:
Hardware
 CPU: 300MHz or Faster

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 RAM: 64MB (Minimum)
 x1 PCI Express compliant
Software
 Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003
1.4 Gathering Tools And Documentations
To install the adapter, you need the following items:
 A suitable screw driver
 Your operating system documentation
 Your system unit documentation, including any service documentation

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 LED definitions
The faceplate of ENW-9700 has three LEDs: 100, 1000 and ACT. The pictures below have showed the
faceplate of ENW-9700. Table 2-1 explains the function and state of the LEDs.
Faceplate of ENW-9700
LED Description
1000
100
1000 LED On: Indicates ENW-9700 is work with 1000Mbps.
100 LED On: Indicates ENW-9700 is work with 100Mbps
Both Off: Indicates ENW-9700 is work with 10Mbps.
ACT Blink: Indicates ENW-9700 is transferring and receiving data.
Table 2-1 Descriptions of ENW-9700 LEDs

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2.2 Hardware Installation
Step 1: Please turn off your PC.
Step 2: Remove any metal decorations from your hands and wrists.
Step 3: Remove the cover from your PC.
Step 4: Locate an empty PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding back plate. Save the
screw for use in Step 6.
Step 5: Carefully insert the adapter into the chosen slot and press firmly with proper push to
ensure it is fully seated in the slot.
Step 6: Secure the adapter with the screw you saved in step 4.
Step 7: Replace the PC cover.
Step 8: Power on the PC and refer to next chapter to install the driver of this adapter.

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Chapter 3 Driver Installation
A device driver must be installed before your ENW-9700 can be used with your computer. This chapter
describes how to install the driver for various operating systems. Before you begin the driver installation
process, make sure you have the installation disks for your computer’s operation system nearby.
3.1 Installing Driver To Windows 2000
Make sure the ENW-9700 has been successfully inserted in your computer before you start to install
the driver. If this is the first time you install the ENW-9700 into your computer, Windows will
automatically detect it and updates the hardware information database. To install the driver provided,
please follow the steps below:
1. Install ENW-9700 into your PC’s PCI Express slot.
2. Power on the PC and insert Driver Disk into CD-ROM drive.
3. Windows will automatically detect ENW-9700 and ask the user to install driver. Please click
“Next”.
4. Please select the first option and click “Next” to continue.
5. Select “Specify a location” and click “Next”.

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6. You can click “Browse” to specify the driver location. (Assume "E" is your CD-ROM drive, the
driver can be found in E:\Drivers\Win2K). Please click “OK” to continue.
7. Windows will show this screen to prompt you that it finds a driver for the device you are
installing, please click “Next” to continue.
8. Windows may prompt you this driver is not digitally signed by Microsoft. If the device name is
correct, please press ”Yes” to continue.
9. Please click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.

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(In Win98/Me, Windows will ask you restart your PC when driver installation finished.)
3.2 Installing Driver To Windows XP / Server 2003
Note: The following installation operates under Window XP. Procedures will be similar to
Window Server 2003.
1. Install ENW-9700 into your PC’s PCI Express slot.
2. Power on the PC and insert Driver Disk into CD-ROM drive.
3. Windows XP will detect ENW-9700 and ask you to install driver. Please select the second
option and click “Next”.
4. Please select “Include this location in the search” and then click “Browse” to specify
ENW-9700 driver location to install. (Assume "E" is your CD-ROM drive, you can find
ENW-9700 driver in E:\Drivers\WinXP). Please click “Next” to continue.

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5. WinXP will show you this dialog box to prompt you the driver is not digitally signed by
Microsoft, please press “Continue Anyway” to continue.
6. Please click “Finish” to complete the driver installation.

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Chapter 4 Utility
ENW-9700 is VCT Technology supported. The Virtual Cable Tester(TM) installation package contains
the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester(TM) application. This utility can help user to diagnostic the cable status
and verify the cable distance.
Note: The Marvell Virtual Cable Tester(TM) can only be used with Windows 2000 / XP and Server
2003.
4.1 Installation Instructions
1. Run “setup.exe” under “E:\Utility\VCT” directory. Or click the “Start” button and choose “Run”,
please enter “E:\Utility\VCT\setup.exe” to the dialog box (Assume “E” is your CD-ROM drive).
You will see the dialog box as below. Please click “Next” to continue.
2. Please select the first option “I accept the terms in the licensee agreement” and click “Next” to
continue.

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3. Please check the installation note and click “Next” to continue.
4. Please click “Install” to begin the installation.
5. Please click “Finish” to complete the utility installation.

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4.2 Utility Operating
After installation, you can find the utility in “Start” => “Programs” => “Marvell” => “Virtual Cable
Tester”. Please click “Virtual Cable Tester” option to start. If you have see the dialog box as below,
please make sure you are using ENW-9700 and the card had been install to your PC properly.
When the utility starts, you will see the screen as below. If you have install two or more ENW-9700
to your PC, please select the card you want to test in the first field, then click “Run” button the
diagnostic the cable status of selected ENW-9700 connected.

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Chapter 5 Specifications
Model ENW-9700
Standards
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE802.3ab
Connectors RJ-45
LEDs 100 / 1000 / ACT
Cabling Requirements 4-pair, Category 5
Category 5 enhanced
Speed Full duplex mode: 20/200/2000 Mbps
Bus Type PCI Express 1.0a - x1 PCI Express
Protocol CSMA/CD
OS Supported Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
Dimensions 89*121*21 mm (L x H x W)
Weight 42 g
Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 107°F)
Storage Temperature -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity 0% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
EMC Certification FCC Class A, CE

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Appendix A Advanced Properties
The default settings of the adapter should work in most cases. However, if you experience any unusual
circumstances during your installation, these settings may help you to trouble shoot the adapter. Do not
change any of these settings without a thorough understanding on your network. The following table
briefly explains the function of each property.
Parameter Description Value
802.1p Support Port A
The IEEE 802.1P signaling method is used for
traffic prioritization at OSI Reference Model
Layer 2. It is implemented in network adapters
and switches for best-effort Quality of Service
(QoS).
Off (default)
On
Log Status Messages This parameter specifies the messages, which
are to be logged in the Event Log.
All Messages
Errors
None
Status Messages (default)
Warnings
Maximum Frame Size
Specifies the maximum frame size in bytes that
the driver will support. The performance of
your network usually increases when a large
packet size is used. Do not use values larger
than 1514 if you are not sure the network
structure supports jumbo frames.
12-9014
(default: 1514)
Media Type Specify the link speed of the adapter. For
ENW-9700, this option is fixed to Autosense.
100Mbps Full Duplex
100Mbps Half Duplex
10Mbps Full Duplex
10Mbps Half Duplex
Autosense (default)
Network Address Allow the user to configure the network
address of the adapter. Not Present
Number Of Receive
Buffers
Defines the number of receive buffers
allocated by the driver. If the system does not
have enough resources, the driver will fail to
load. Increasing this value may improve
performance.
3-500
(default: 50)
Number Of Transmission
Buffers
Defines the number of transmit buffers
allocated by the driver. If the system does not
have enough resources, the driver will fail to
load. Increasing this value may improve
performance.
4-500
(default: 50)
Wake Up Capabilities Specify which method is using to activate the
Wake-On-LAN capability. It is only available
on ENW-9700.
Link Change
Magic Packet
Magic Packet and Pattern
Match (default)
None
OS Controlled
Pattern Match
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