SMC Networks 1255TX User manual

EZ PCI Card 10/100
Fast Ethernet PCI
Network Card
Plug-and-play installation
Remote LAN Wakeup support
On-board socket for optional Boot ROM
Auto-negotiation of speed and duplex mode
Low power consumption
ACPI and OnNow/ PC 98/99 compliant
User Guide
SMC1255TX, SMC1255TX/LP

6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: [phone]
EZ PCI Card 10/100
User Guide
From SMC’s EZ line of low-cost workgroup LAN solutions
May 2001
Pub. # 150734-102

Copyright
Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents
or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by
implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to
change specifications at any time without notice.
Copyright © 2001 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
6 Hughes, Irvine, CA.
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ PCI Card is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc. Other
product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.

L IMITED W ARRANTY
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products
to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and
service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products carry a standard 90-day
limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller.
SMC may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as
warranted with a similar or functionally equivalent product, during the applicable
warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or replace any product returned under
warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.
The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by
registering new products within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized
Reseller. Registration can be accomplished via the enclosed product registration
card or online via the SMC web site. Failure to register will not affect the standard
limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of
that Product, which is defined as the period of time during which the product is an
“Active” SMC product. A product is considered to be “Active” while it is listed on
the current SMC price list. As new technologies emerge, older technologies become
obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its product line
with one that incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the obsolete
product is discontinued and is no longer an “Active” SMC product. A list of
discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be found at
http://www.smc.com/smc/pages_html/support.html.
All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement products
may be either new or reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries
either a 30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty, whichever
is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware,
configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or
integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. Products
returned to SMC should have any customer-installed accessory or add-on
components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product
for replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the
product.
Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to
returning any product to SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product
returned to SMC without a valid Return Material Authorization (RMA) number
clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at
customer’s expense. For warranty claims within North America, please call our
toll-free customer support number at [phone]. Customers are responsible for
all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC is responsible for return
shipping charges from SMC to customer.
WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS
WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU

L IMITED W ARRANTY
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER
IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER
PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH
THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND
EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT
EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER'S OR ANY THIRD PERSON'S MISUSE,
NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS
TO REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED
USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER HAZARD.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,
OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF ITS
PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY
SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
* SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the
active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external
power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from
date of purchase.
SMC Networks, Inc.
6 Hughes
Irvine, CA 92618

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C OMPLIANCES
FCC - Class B
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. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that the 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 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
EC Conformance Declaration - Class B
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2
o
, 4
a
,
08970 - Sant Joan Despí,
Barcelona, Spain.
This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, and carries the CE
Mark accordingly. It conforms to the following specifications:
EMC: EN55024 (1998)/CISPR-22 (1995) Class B
IEC 61000-4-2 (1995) 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD
IEC 61000-4-3 (1995) 3 V/m
IEC 61000-4-4 (1995) 1.0 kV - (power line)
0.5 kV - (signal line)
IEC 61000-4-5 (1995) 2 kV - (line to line)
1 kV - (line to ground)
IEC 61000-4-6 (1995) 3 Vrms
IEC 61000-4-11 (1995) Voltage dip >95% - 10 ms
30% - 500 ms
60% - 100 ms
Voltage interruption >95% - 5000 ms

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Industry Canada - Class B
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled
“Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérialbrouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie.
VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan)

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
About the EZ PCI Card 10/100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Remote LAN Wakeup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Equipment Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Testing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
PCI Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Solutions for Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Network Card Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Network Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cable Types and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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A BOUT THE EZ PCI C ARD 10/100
A BOUT THE
EZ PCI C ARD 10/100
SMC’s EZ PCI Card 10/100 is a dual-speed Fast Ethernet card for
PCI local bus-compliant computers. A true plug-and-play device,
this card is auto-configurable upon power up and also supports
auto-negotiation to automatically select the optimum speed and
communication mode of an attached device. This EZ PCI Card 10/
100 complies with ACPI and OnNow PC98/ PC99 and also
supports Remote LAN Wakeup. By connecting the EZ PCI Card 10/
100 card’s Wake-On-LAN (WOL) cable, a WOL-enabled computer
can be managed remotely. Software can be loaded and updated,
configurations changed, data backed up and inventory checked,
all from a central location. See “Remote LAN Wakeup” on page 5
for more information.

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Features and Benefits
◆Compatible with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u Fast
Ethernet standards
◆Full- and half-duplex support for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps
speeds
◆Auto-negotiation selects 10/100 Mbps and full/half duplex
automatically
◆Supports full-duplex operation for up to 200 Mbps of
bandwidth
◆Automatic configuration set up using the PCI computer’s BIOS
setup program
◆Supports Remote LAN Wakeup for efficient centralized desktop
management
◆Supports optional boot ROM for remote booting of a
management PC’s operating system
◆ACPI and OnNow/PC98/99 compliance reduces power
consumption

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Hardware Description
The EZ PCI Card 10/100 is equipped with:
• 1 RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps connections
• 1 3-pin connector for Wake-On-LAN cable
• 1 Socket for optional boot ROM
•1LEDindicator
The components of the EZ PCI Card 10/100 are shown in the
figure below:

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LED Indicators
The SMC1255TX includes one status LED indicator, as described in
the following figure and table.
Status Description
On Amber Indicates a valid 10BASE-T link
Flashing Amber Indicates 10 Mbps network activity
On Green Indicates a valid 100BASE-TX link
Flashing Green Indicates 100 Mbps network activity

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Remote LAN Wakeup
Remote LAN Wakeup capability is a key feature of a centrally
managed PC environment. This technology enables networked
PCs to be “woken up” from a sleep or powered-off state so they
can be managed from a central location, at any time of the day or
night.
To employ Remote LAN Wakeup, three elements are required:
• Desktop management software that can send a “wake-up”
packet to a PC.
• A Wake-On-LAN enabled PC motherboard that can supply
low-level auxiliary power to a network card when the PC is
powered off.
• A Wake-On-LAN network card that can recognize a wake-up
packet and signal the PC to power up.
A Wake-On-LAN enabled PC is never completely powered off, it
maintains a low-level auxiliary power supply to the motherboard.
The 3-wire Wake-On-LAN cable provides one line for the network
card auxiliary power and one line for the card wake-up signal, the
other line is ground. Even if the PC is powered off the network
card is always active and monitoring the network. When a
wake-up packet is detected, the card signals the motherboard to
power up the PC. With the PC powered on, maintenance and
other support tasks can be performed.

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Equipment Checklist
After unpacking the EZ PCI 10/100 card, check the contents of the
box to be sure you have received the following components:
• EZ PCI 10/100 card SMC1255TX
•Wake-On-LANcable
• SuperDisk™ network drivers diskette
• SMC Warranty Registration Card
•UserGuide
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect,
missing or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and
original packing materials in case there is a need to return the
product.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to SMC or
register on SMC’s Web site. The EZ PCI Card 10/100 is covered by
a limited lifetime warranty.

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Instructions
Warnings:
• Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the
card, avoid touching its electrical components and always
touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the
card.
• Back up your driver diskette and use the copy as the working
diskette to protect the original from accidental damage.
1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove
the computer’s cover.
2. Select an unused PCI bus-master slot and remove its protective
bracket.
3. Carefully insert the card and press until all the edge connectors
are firmly seated inside the slot. Then screw the card’s bracket
securely into the PC’s chassis.
4. Attach the Wake-On-LAN cable (optional). If you require
Wake-On-LAN capability from a powered-off state, attach one
end of the 3-pin Wake-On-LAN cable to the connector on the
top edge of the card, and the other end to the “5 V Standby”
connector on the computer’s motherboard. Refer to your
computer’s installation manual to locate this connector.

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5. Connect the EZ PCI Card 10/100 directly to a 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX hub or switch using UTP cable (Category 3, 4 or 5
for 10BASE-T; Category 5 for 100BASE-TX). The maximum
allowable length of UTP cable connections is 100 meters
(328 ft). When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the
plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
6. Replace the computer’s cover and power it on. The EZ PCI
Card 10/100 should be automatically configured by the host
computer’s BIOS. However, if you have an older computer,
you may have to manually configure the computer’s BIOS
settings. See “Troubleshooting”on page 10.
7. The SMC SuperDisk that accompanies the EZ PCI Card 10/100
contains all the network operating system drivers supported by
this card. Please read the “RELEASE.TXT”file on the diskette
for a list of all drivers. Also, a text file is included with each
driver to detail the proper installation procedure. Any new or
updated drivers can be downloaded from SMC’s Web site (see
the back cover of this guide).

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Testing Program
If the EZ PCI Card 10/100 is not automatically configured by the
host PC, or there is a problem with the card, run the DOS-based
Testing Program to help view the PC’s BIOS settings of this card.
Boot the computer to a full DOS environment (not a DOS
window) and run the Testing Program, SET1255.EXE, on the SMC
SuperDisk. Should any of the diagnostic tests fail, reboot your
computer and run the diagnostics again to see if the problem
persists. If it does, record the failure indicated and contact SMC’s
Technical Support for assistance.

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T ROUBLESHOOTING
PCI Compatibility
Early PCI BIOS versions do not properly support the PCI
specification and may “hang”when a network card driver tries to
load. If this occurs, make sure your BIOS correctly supports the
PCI Local Bus Specification (v2.0 or later) and upgrade your
computer BIOS to the latest version.
Some PCI computers are not self-configuring and require you to
perform some or all of the following functions by motherboard
jumper changes and/or BIOS Setup program configuration:
◆Verify that the PCI slot is an enabled bus-master slot and not a
slave PCI slot. The EZ PCI Card 10/100 must be installed in a
PCI bus-master slot. In some computers the PCI slot must be
configured to enable bus mastering. Refer to your PC’s manual
and check the PCI BIOS Setup program to be sure the PCI slot
is an enabled busmaster slot.
◆In some computers, you may be required to disable Plug-and-
Play in the BIOS Setup program if resources are not properly
assigned between the network card and other installed cards.
◆Some computers may require you to reserve interrupts and
memory addresses for installed ISA cards to prevent PCI cards
from using the same settings. Refer to your PC’s manual and
check the PCI BIOS Setup program configuration options for
ISA cards.
◆Make sure the PCI slot is configured to support INTA.