Planet ENW-9607/9607M User manual

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64-bit PCIGigabit Ethernet
Network Adapter
ENW-9607/9607M
User s Manual
Version 1.0

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Copyright
Copyright 2004 by PLANETTechnology Corp. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in aretrieval system, or translated into any language or
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PLANETmakes no representations orwarranties, eitherexpressed or implied, with respect to the
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from any defect in the software. Further,PLANETreserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time totime in the contentshereof 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
Toassure 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 mustaccept any
interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.
CE Mark Warning
This is aClass Bproduct.In adomestic environment,this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Revision
User s Manual for PLANET64-bit PCI GigabitEthernet Adapter
Model: ENW-9607/9607M
Rev: 1.0 (May, 2004)
Part No. 2080-000013-000

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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..........................................................................................2
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................................................................................6
3.1 INSTALLING DRIVER TO WINDOWS 98 / ME / 2000...............................................................................6
3.2 INSTALLING DRIVER TO WINDOWS XP / SERVER 2003.........................................................................8
3.3 INSTALLING DRIVER TO WINDOWS NT...............................................................................................10
3.4 INSTALLING DRIVER TO LINUX ..........................................................................................................10
3.5 INSTALLING DRIVER TO NOVELL 4.X..................................................................................................11
3.6 INSTALLING DRIVER TO NOVELL 5.X / 6.X..........................................................................................11
CHAPTER 4 UTILITY..............................................................................................................12
4.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................12
4.2 UTILITY OPERATING ........................................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 5 SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................15
APPENDIXA ADVANCED PROPERTIES......................................................................16

Chapter 1 Introduction
The ENW-9607 is a64-bit10/100/1000Base-TPCI 2.2 Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed to address
high-performance system application requirements.The ENW-9607Mprovides aSFP,mini-GBIC
interface. It can be attached with 1000Base-SX or 1000Base-LX mini-GBIC modules, depending on the
practical applications.
Using PCI2.2 compliantPCI specification and 32/64-bit interface, the ENW-9607/9607Msupports both
current 32-bit motherboards and also the interface and operating systems of the nextgeneration,
future-proofing your investment. Lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) yet with high performance, the
ENW-9607/9607Mis nowthe choice of yournetwork data server or justright for your powerful desktop
PCs.
1.1 Package Content
Check thatyour package contains the following items:
ü 1 xENW-9607/9607M
ü 1 xQuick Installation Guide
ü 1 xCD-ROM
Please contact the seller if anyof the items is missing or damaged.
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Note: Be sure to retain your proof of purchase, as it is required to receive warranty service.
1.2 Features
Ø Compliant with PCI 2.2 specifications
Ø Supports full wire-speed Gigabit Ethernetrate
Ø ENW-9607 supports10/100/1000Mbps auto-negotiation for optimal connection
Ø ENW-9607Msupports 1000Base-SX/LXmini-GBIC modules
Ø Internal FIFOs and external memory buffersmaximize throughputby minimizing retransmissions
when connected to multiple clientsunder heavy load
Ø Jumbo frame support
Ø IEEE 802.1p priority queuing support
Ø IEEE 802.3xFrame-based flowcontrol and duplexoperation
Ø ENW-9607 supportsWOL(Wake on LAN)
Ø ENW-9607 supports Marvell Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) for advanced cable diagnostic function

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1.3 Verifying Your System Requirements
Before installing the ENW-9607/9607M, be sure your computer meetsthe following requirements:
Hardware
ü CPU: 300MHz or Faster
ü RAM: 64MB (Minimum)
ü PCI Local Bus 2.1 or 2.2 compliant
Software
ü MicrosoftWindows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server 2003
ü Linux
ü Novell 4.x/ 5.x/ 6.x
1.4 Gathering Tools And Documentations
To install the adapter, you need the following items:
ü Asuitable screwdriver
ü Your operating system documentation
ü Your system unit documentation, including any service documentation

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 LED definitions
The faceplate of ENW-9607 has fourLEDs: 100,1000 FDX and ACT.And ENW-9607M has three LEDs:
1000,FDXand ACT.The pictures belowhave showed the faceplate ofENW-9607 and ENW-9607M.
Table 2-1 and 2-2 explain the function and state ofthe LEDs.
Faceplate of ENW-9607 and 9607M

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LED Description
100 / 1000
Off/Off: Works with 10Mbps
On/Off: Works with 100Mbps
Off/On: Works with 1000Mbps
FDX Off: Works in Half-Duplexmode
On: Works in Full-Duplexmode
ACT Blink: Transmitting or receiving datathrough the LAN
Table 2-1 Descriptions of ENW-9607 LEDs
LED Description
1000 Off: The connection is not established.
On: The connection is not established.
FDX On: Works in Full-Duplexmode
ACT Blink: Transmitting or receiving datathrough the LAN
Table 2-2 Descriptions of ENW-9607MLEDs
2.2 Hardware Installation
Step 1:Turn off the 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,non-shared bus mastering PCI slot and remove the corresponding back
plate. Save the screwfor 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 screwyou saved in step 4.

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Step 7: Replace the PC cover.
Step 8: Power on the PC and refer tonext chapter to install the driver of this adapter.
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Note:
Please do not install the ENW-9607/9607M
in ashared PCI slot. Avoid any PCI slot next
to an ISAslot because this is often ashared slot and does not support bus mastering.
You may refer to the mainboardmanual toknowwhich PCI slot share the resource with
AGPslotand avoid using it as well.

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Chapter 3 Driver Installation
Adevice driver mustbe installed before your ENW-9607/9607Mcan be used with your computer.This
chapter describes howto install the driver for various operating systems. Before you begin the driver
installation process, make sureyou have the installation disks for your computer soperation system
nearby.The driver installation belowis for ENW-9607M,which is similarfor ENW-9607. They have to
install with different driver,please make sure your have selectcorrect file during the installation.
3.1 Installing Driver To Windows 98 / Me / 2000
Make sure the ENW-9607Mhas been successfully inserted in your computer beforeyou start to install
the driver.If this is the firsttime you install the ENW-9607Minto yourcomputer,Windowswill
automatically detect it and updates the hardware information database. Toinstall the driver provided,
please followthe steps below:
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Note:
The following installation operates under Windows 2000.
Procedures willbe
similar to Window 98/Me.
1. Install ENW-9607Minto your PC s PCI slot.
2. Power on the PC and insert Driver Disk into CD-ROMdrive.
3. Windowswill automatically detect ENW-9607Mand ask the user toinstall driver.Please click
“Next”.
4. Please select the first option and click “Next”to continue.

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5. Select “Specify a location”and click “Next”.
6. You can click “Browse”to specify the driver location. (Assume "E"is your CD-ROMdrive, the
driver can be found in E:\Drivers\ENW-9607M\Win2000). Please click “OK”to continue.
7. Windowswill showthis screen to promptyou thatitfinds adriverforthe device you are
installing,please click “Next”to continue.
8. Windowsmay prompt you this driver is not digitally signed by Microsoft.If the device name is
correct, please press ”Yes”to continue.

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9. Please click “Finish”to complete the driver installation.
(In Win98/Me, Windows will ask you restartyour PC when driver installation finished.)
3.2 Installing Driver To Windows XP / Server2003
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Note:
The following installation operates under Window XP.Procedures willbe similar
to Window Server 2003.
1. Install ENW-9607Minto your PC s PCI slot.
2. Power on the PC and insert Driver Disk into CD-ROMdrive.
3. WindowsXP will detect ENW-9607Mand ask you to install driver.Please selectthe second
option and click “Next”.

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4. Please select “Include this location in the search”and then click “Browse”to specify
ENW-9607Mdriver location toinstall.(Assume "E" is your CD-ROMdrive, you can find
ENW-9607Mdriver in E:\Drivers\ENW-9607M\WinXP). Please click “Next”to continue.
5. WinXP will showyou this dialog boxto prompt you the driver is notdigitally signed by
Microsoft, please press “Continue Anyway”to continue.
6. Please click “Finish”to complete the driver installation.

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3.3 Installing Driver To Windows NT
1. Install ENW-9607Minto your PC s PCI slot.
2. Power on the PC and insert Driver Disk into CD-ROMdrive.
3. Click START -> SETTINGS -> CONTROLPANEL-> NETWORK.
4. Select ADAPTERS.
5. Click “ADD”button.
6. Select “HAVE DISK”.
7. Assume "E" is the CD-ROMdrive. Enter the path as “E:\Drivers\ENW-9607M\WinNT.
8. Click OK.
9. Select the “PLANETENW-9607M1000Base-SX/LXSFPGigabit Ethernet Adapter (Marvell
Chip)”entry that matches youradapter.
10.Click OK.
11.Select the appropriate configuration.
12.Click OK.
13.Restart your system.
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Note:
We strongly recommend you to installthe latest
Windows NT4 Service Pack
AFTER successfulinstallation of the driver
3.4 Installing Driver To Linux
1. Login as 'root'.
2. Unpack the driver installation package using the command
#tar xfvj install-???.tar.bz2
or
#bunzip2 -c install-???.tar.bz2 | tar xfv -
3. Tostart the driver build process, go to the directory DriverInstall

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and start the build process with the following command:
#cd DriverInstall
# ./install.sh
4. Choose your favorite installation method.
5. The driver will be compiled and installed.
6. Please restart Linuxsystem.
3.5 Installing Driver To Novell 4.x
1. Update NBI.NLM, NEB.NLM,MSM.NLM, and ETHERTSM.NLMin the SYSTEM directory of
the server to the latest versions available for NetWare 4.20 (working versions are provided
with this driver).
2. Usually you should install the latestsupportpack from Novell. If it is not possible to upgrade
these NLMsbefore driver installation (e.g. if no workstation is connected or you are installing a
NetWare 4.20 server), you may also 'outcomment' the 'OF:' line in YUKONNW.LDI ('OF'
means 'Other Files' that need to be copied during installation).
3. Please provide INSTALLwith the full path to the LAN driver (after pressing <INSERT>). If you
do notwant to replace some of these files, press <ESC> when you are asked if the existing
file should be saved. You should also copy NBI.NLMto the directory where SERVER.EXE
resides (normally C:\NWSERVER).
4. Install the driver YUKONNW.LAN for NetWare v4.20 via INSTALL.NLM.The installation
support file YUKONNW.LDI is used to install the driver.If you are not certain howto use this
NLM, please refer to its (printed) documentation or use the online help.
3.6 Installing Driver To Novell 5.x / 6.x
1. If the adapter is installed into the machine,NetWare will detect the newadapter and try to
install a driver. Press <ENTER> to get a list of all available drivers and then press <INSERT>
to install an unlisted driver. Enter the path to the driver and select YUKONNW.LAN. Choose
“Yes”to copy the driver to the server. NetWare will nowinstall the driver.
2. Once the driver has been installed,the adapter parameters or bindings can be changed in the
AUTOEXEC.NCF file using the NWCONFIG tool.

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Chapter 4 Utility
ENW-9607 is VCT Technologysupported. The Virtual Cable Tester(TM) installation package contains
the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester(TM) application. This utility can help user to diagnose the cable status
and verify the cable length.
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Note:
The Marvell Virtual Cable Tester(TM)can only be used on
Windows 2000 and
Windows XP.
4.1 Installation Instructions
1. Run “setupVCT.exe”under “E:\Utility\VCT”directory.Or click the “Start”button and choose “Run”,
enter “E:\Utility\VCT\setupVCT.exe”to the dialog box (Assume “E”is your CD-ROM drive). You will
see the dialog boxas below. Please click “Next”to continue.
2. Please select the first option “Iaccept the terms in the license agreement”and click “Next”to
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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.
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 see the dialog boxas below,
please make sure you are using ENW-9607 and the card had been install to your PC properly.
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your PC, please select the cardyou want to test in the first field. Then click “Run”button to test the
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Chapter 5 Specifications
Model ENW-9607 ENW-9607M
Standards
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
IEEE802.3ab
IEEE802.3ab
Connectors RJ-45 Mini-GBIC
LEDs 100 / 1000 / FDX/ ACT 1000 /FDX/ ACT
Cabling Requirements 4-pair, Category 5
Category 5 enhanced
Depends onthemini-
GBIC
module installed
Speed Half duplexmode:10/100/
1000 Mbps
Full duplexmode: 20/200/2000 Mbps
Full duplexmode: 2000 Mbps
Bus Type PCI 2.1/ 2.2
Protocol CSMA/CD
OS Supported
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server 2003
Linux
Novell 4.x/ 5.x/ 6.x
Dimensions 120 mm x22 mm X120 mm (LxH x W)
Weight 55 g
Operating Temperature 0°to 40°C (32°to 107°F)
Storage Temperature -40°to 70°C (-40°to 158°F)
Operating Humidity 20% to 95% relative humidity,non-condensing
Storage Humidity 20% to 95% relative humidity,non-condensing
EMC Certification FCC Class A, CE

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Appendix A Advanced Properties
The defaultsettings ofthe adaptershould work in mostcases.However,ifyou experience anyunusual
circumstances during your installation,these settings may help you to trouble shoot the adapter.Do not
change any of these settings without athorough understanding on your network. The following table
briefly explains the function of each property.
Parameter Description Value
802.1p Support PortA
The IEEE 802.1Psignaling method is used for
traffic prioritization at OSI Reference Model
Layer 2.Itis
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
S
pecifies the maximum frame size in bytes that
the driver
will support.The performance of
your network usually increases when
alarge
packet size is used. Donotuse values larger
than 1514 ifyou are notsure the network
structure supports jumbo frames.
12-9014
(default: 1514)
Media Type
Specify the link speed of the adapter.For
ENW-9607M, this option is fixed to Autosense.
100Mbps Full Duplex
100Mbps Half Duplex
10Mbps Full Duplex
10Mbps Half Duplex
Autosense (default)
Network Address
Allowthe user to configurethe network
address of the adapter. Not Present
Number Of Receive
Buffers
D
efines the number of receive buffers
allocated by the
driver.Ifthe 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
D
efines the number of transmit buffers
allocated by the
driver.Ifthe system does not
have enough resources,
the driver will fail to
load.Increasing this v
alue may improve
performance.
4-500
(default: 50)
Wake Up Capabilities
Specify which method is using to activatethe
Wake-On-
LAN capability.It is only available
on ENW-9607.
Link Change
Magic Packet
Magic Packet and Pattern
Match (default)
None
OS Controlled
Pattern Match