SysKonnect SK-4591 User manual

SK-NET TR/PCI (SK-4591)
SK-NET TR/PCI+ (SK-4590)
Siemensstr. 23
D-76275 Ettlingen
BR Deutschland
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
http://www.syskonnect.de
Token Ring PCI Network Interface Cards
1922 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95112
USA
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
http://www.syskonnect.de
Installation Guide
55-00-070-000

Installation Instructions 2SK-NET TR/PCI (+) (SK-459x) Token Ring PCI NIC
Safety Information - Read This
First First Edition (February 1996)
This edition applies to the SysKonnect products SK-NET TR/PCI (SK-4591) and SK-NET
TR/PCI+ (SK-4590) Token Ring PCI Network Interface Cards. Right of technical
modifications reserved.
We would like to receive comments on this publication. Please address your comments to:
SysKonnect
Information Development
Siemensstraße 23
76275 Ettlingen
Germany
FAX: [phone]
INTERNET: [email protected]
Trademarks
Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Warranty and Software License
Contracts are included in this documentation.
Copyright 1996 SysKonnect,
a business unit of Schneider & Koch & Co. Datensysteme GmbH.
All rights reserved

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SAFETY INFORMATION -
READ THIS FIRST
DANGER!
Electric current from power, telephone, and communications cables is hazardous.
To avoid the risk of an electric shock,
➔do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform any installation, maintenance or
reconfiguration work during an electrical storm.
➔the power cord of the computer must be connected to a properly wired and grounded
(earthed) receptacle. Any equipment attached to this product must also be properly
wired and connected to grounded receptacles.
➔connect and disconnect cables as described in the following chart.
➔do not connect this product to a telephone line.
The electrical installations must comply with the safety regulations of the country in which
they are used.

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Safety Information - Read This
First To connect: To disconnect:
• Turn everything involved in the
connection OFF.
• First, attach all cables to the devices.
• Attach signal cables to receptacles.
• Note: In the UK, by law, the telephone line
cable must be connected after the power
cord (please refer to the Safety Information
above).
• Attach power cord(s) to the outlet(s).
• Turn everything involved in the
connection OFF.
• First, remove power cord(s) from outlet(s).
• Note: In the UK, by law, the power cord
must be disconnected after the telephone
line cable (please refer to the Safety
Information above).
• Remove signal cables from receptacles.
• Remove all cables from the devices.

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION - READ THIS FIRST 3
FIGURES 8
NOTICES 9
Product support 9
SysKonnect at CompuServe 10
Prerequisites 10
Login Procedure 10
Industry Standards Reflected in This Product 11
Safety Standards 11
Related Manuals 11
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 12
Features 12
Hardware Requirements 13
The Adapter Kit 13
Handling Instructions 15
What You Need to Install the Adapter 16

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Safety Information - Read This
First CHAPTER 2. INSTALLING THE ADAPTER 18
Immediate Installation 18
Step-by-Step Installation 20
Step 1. Remove the Cover from the Computer 20
Step 2. Install the Adapter in an Expansion Slot 20
Step 3. Reinstall the Computer Cover and Reconnect the Cables 24
Step 4. Attach the Adapter to the Data Network 24
LEDs 27
Step 5. Restart and Configure the Computer 28
Step 6. Test the Adapter and Troubleshooting (if Required). 28
Step 7. Install Protocol Drivers and Remote Boot Option 29
Calling and Operating the README Viewer 29
CHAPTER 3. USING THE DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM 34
Requirements 34
Using the Individual Program Parts 35
Select Board 38
Configure 39
Bring-Up Diagnostics: 40
Open/Close 41
Send/Receive 45
DMA Test 46
PCI Devices 49
Exit 50
RMA (Return Material Authorization) procedure 50

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Safety Information - Read This
First APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 52
APPENDIX B. SIGNAL ASSIGNMENT OF THE JACK 54
APPENDIX C. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBLITY NOTICES 55
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 55
APPENDIX D. LICENSE AND WARRANTY CONTRACTS 57
Great Britain and Ireland 57
Other European Countries 60
USA and Canada 63
U.S. Government Use 65
South and Central America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Rim 67

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FIGURES Figure 1. Adapter Kit (e.g. SK-NET TR/PCI or SK-NET TR/PCI+) 14
Figure 2. RJ-45, SubMinD9 Plug 16
Figure 3. Unscrew the Expansion Slot Cover 21
Figure 4. Remove the Expansion Slot Cover 26
Figure 5. Insert the Adapter 27
Figure 6. Connecting UTP/STP Cables with RJ-45 Plugs 27
Figure 7. LEDs 27
Figure 8. README Viewer Copyright Message 30
Figure 9. README Viewer Selection Menu 31
Figure 10. README Viewer "Latest News" 32
Figure 11. Diagnostics Program, Initial Window 36
Figure 12. Diagnostics Program, Main Menu 37
Figure 13. Diagnostics Program, Select Board Menu 38
Figure 14. Diagnostics Program, Bring-Up Test 40
Figure 15. Diagnostics Program, Send/Receive Test 45
Figure 16. Diagnostics Program, DMA Test 46
Figure 17. Diagnostics Program, PCI Device List 49

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NOTICES
References in this publication to SysKonnect (SK) products, programs, or services do not
imply that SK intends to make these available in all countries in which SK operates. Any
reference to an SK product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only SK's
product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or
service that does not infringe on any of SK's intellectual property rights may be used instead of
the SK product, program, or service. Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction
with other products, except those expressly designated by SK, are the user's responsibility.
PRODUCT SUPPORT
The Americas, Asia and Pacific Rim Europe, Africa and all other countries
Time Mon-Fri 8 h -15 h Pacific Time Mon-Thu 8 h -18 h, Fri 8:h -15:30 h CET
Tel./ Fax [phone] [phone] /[phone]
BBS [phone], (8,N,1) 14,400 bps [phone], (8,N,1) 9,600 bps
[phone], ISDN
email [email protected] [email protected]
WWW http://www.skd.de http://www.skd.de
Address SysKonnect Inc.
1922 Zanker Road;
San Jose, CA 95112 (USA)
SysKonnect
Siemensstr. 23
D-76275 Ettlingen

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Notices
SYSKONNECT AT COMPUSERVE
As a leader in high performance networking, SysKonnect offers current information on-line 24
hours a day within the LAN A Vendor forum at CompuServe. SysKonnect's information pool
includes
• current news
• product information
• driver updates
• direct communication with our support engineers
Prerequisites
To access our service, you need, besides your computer,
• a modem
• the communication software
• a license number (CompuServe membership)
Login Procedure
1. Via modem, dial your next CompuServe node
2. Type in GO SYSKONNECT
You will directly reach the LAN A Forum, including the SysKonnect section.

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Notices
INDUSTRY STANDARDS REFLECTED IN THIS PRODUCT
Safety Standards
designed to meet IEC950, EN60950, UL1950, CSA950.
This product is intended for use in computers that are equipped with Safety Extra Low Voltage
power packs (Reference 2.10.1 in IEC950).
RELATED MANUALS
Other publications related to this adapter are:
• The reference manual or installation instructions shipped with your computer (referred to
as reference manual below).
• The electronic UPPS Manual (UPPS Manual on diskette; supplied in the adapter kit).
For assistance in obtaining other manuals, contact your authorized reseller.

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL
INFORMATION
FEATURES
The SysKonnect Token Ring SK-NET TR/PCI (SK-4591) / SK-NET TR/PCI + (SK-4590)
adapter is designed for IEEE802.5- and IBM-compatible Token Ring networks operating at 4
or 16 Mbit/s. Source routing and early token release are supported. The adapter can be used in
100-Ohm UTP, SUTP and STP cabling with RJ-45 plug systems, and in 150-Ohm IBM type
1,2 and 6 cabling with SubMin D9 plug systems.
The adapter complies fully with the PCI bus specification. In conjunction with the busmaster
capability this enables you to take full advantage of the benefits provided by the 32-bit bus and
the high data rate, in particular high data throughput when processor utilization is low. The
advantages of this are especially apparent in video, CAD, DTP and multimedia applications.
In systems without busmaster capability, programmed I/O mode is also possible.
Thanks to the Plug and Play technology, the adapter is particularly easy to install. There are
no DIP switches or jumpers that need to be configured. Three LEDs constantly indicate the
operating status of the adapter. Errors in network operation are easier to localize.
Broad support of operating systems (Novell NetWare, MS Windows NT, MS Windows 95,
IBM LAN Server) and multiprotocol capability (UPPS) are included in the adapter kit. The
SK-NET TR/PCI + (SK-4590) adapter also supports remote booting. An integrated flash
memory permits simple programming of the remote boot software in the system. Remote Boot

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Chapter 1. General Information
Code for IPX (Novell NetWare) and RPL (IBM LAN Server, MS Windows NT 3.51) is also
supplied.
This chapter contains information you need to know before installing the adapter.
Note: Information on any last-minute changes is provided in the enclosed Release Notes.
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
The adapter operates according to the busmaster principle.
The computer must be equipped with an Intel 80486 or PENTIUM (or compatible)
microprocessor and at least one free PCI slot with busmaster capability. When demands are
not high, the adapter can also be operated in programmed I/O mode (exception: Novell Server
driver).
THE ADAPTER KIT
The adapter kit contains:
• The adapter
• A paper envelope with
• Installation Diskette 1 (README Viewer program, NetWare Server driver,
diagnostics program and OS/2 Requester, Remote Boot etc.), 3.5"
• Installation Diskette 2 (multiprotocol software UPPS, drivers and manual), 3.5"
• Release Notes (if applicable)

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Chapter 1. General Information
• This manual
If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your authorized reseller.
SK-NET TR/PCI SK-NET TR/PCI
Figure 1. Adapter Kit
(e.g. SK-NET TR/PCI or
SK-NET TR/PCI+)

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Chapter 1. General Information
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Caution:
Static electricity can damage or destroy the adapter.
➔Do not open the anti-static package containing the adapter until you are instructed to
do so.
➔Follow these handling instructions:
• Put the anti-static package containing the adapter onto a metal expansion slot cover for at
least 2 seconds. This action reduces any static electricity from the package and from your
body.
• Do not touch any exposed printed circuitry.
• Do not place the adapter on the computer cover or a metal table.
• Prevent other people from touching the adapter.
• Limit your movement, because your movement can cause a buildup of static electricity.
• Always handle the adapter carefully.
• If you put the adapter down after you have removed it from the package, place the adapter
on the anti-static package on a flat surface.
• We recommend you use anti-static wrist straps during installation. Connect them to the
computer chassis after you have removed the cover from the computer.

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Chapter 1. General Information
WHAT YOU NEED TO INSTALL THE ADAPTER
• Cables: Depending on your inhouse cabling, a UTP or STP cable with RJ-45 or
SubMin D9 plugs
• A computer equipped with an Intel 80486 or PENTIUM (or compatible) processor and a
free PCI slot with busmaster capability.
• The computer manual.
• The key to the computer cover (if the cover is locked).
• A suitable screwdriver.
• The installation diskettes (included in the adapter kit).
At least one of the following operating systems:
- Operating System /2 (OS/2) 2.0 or a newer version
- MS Windows 3.0, 3.1 or a newer version
Figure 2. RJ-45,
SubMinD9 Plug

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Chapter 1. General Information
- Windows for Workgroups 3.11 or a newer version
- Windows 95
- Novell NetWare 3.1x , 4.x or a newer version
- MS-DOS 5.0 or compatible system, or a newer version
- IBM LAN Server 3.0 or a newer version
- MS LAN Manager Client
- Windows NT 3.51
• If you wish to use the mutiprotocol software UPPS: The corresponding diskette plus
documentation (included in the adapter kit).
• This manual.
In the Release Notes you will find last-minute information on any changes made after the
manual was printed.

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CHAPTER 2. INSTALLING
THE ADAPTER
Note: Any last-minute information on installation is provided in the enclosed Release
Notes.
IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION
Note: To perform the steps described below you require some experience in installing
expansion cards. We advise users who are not so experienced to follow the instructions
provided immediately after this chapter.
1. Call the README Viewer README.EXE and read through the instructions relating to
your operating system. If necessary, make the preparations specified for installing the
adapter.
2. Remove the adapter from the anti-static bag. Discharge the static electricity from your body
by touching a protective grounding device or the metal cover of your computer. Always
hold the adapter by its edges and avoid touching any of the components or connectors.
3. Switch off your computer, unplug the power cord and open the computer cover. You may
need a flat-blade or Phillips-type screwdriver to remove the screws securing the computer
cover.
4. Select a suitable expansion slot and insert the adapter until it is fully seated in the slot.
Secure the adapter.

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Chapter 2. Installing the
Adapter 5. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the power cord and plug it into the power outlet.
Connect the adapter to the network using the appropriate cable.
6. Install the required protocol driver in accordance with the instructions in the README
Viewer.

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Chapter 2. Installing the
Adapter
STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION
The steps required for installing the adapter are described below.
STEP 1. REMOVE THE COVER FROM THE COMPUTER
1. Turn off the computer (power switch in position OFF)
2. Unplug the computer from the power outlet.
3. When you disconnect electrical cables, refer to the safety information provided at the
beginning of this manual.
Continue with Step 2.
STEP 2. INSTALL THE ADAPTER IN AN EXPANSION SLOT
1. Select a free expansion slot on the computer.
2. Open the computer manual and find the chapter that describes how you install expansion
cards. Keep the manual available.