Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NX-32PCI MaxTech
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Part #MAN108 Rev. 1.0 NX32PCI/D NX-32PCI U SER ' S G UIDE High Performance 32-Bit PCI Bus Ethernet Adapter With support for BNC and RJ45 connectors.
1 Section One - Introduction MaxTech’s NX-32PCI Series network adapters are high performance, full duplex 32-bit adapters con- forming to IEEE 802.3 standards for use on 10 Mbps Ethernet networks. The adapters are compli- ant with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.
2 2.1 Unpacking Your Network Adapter Your package should contain the following items: Adapter Card BNC T-connector Driver disk User's Guide The back plate of the card has the following features (.
3 1. Turn off your computer and all peripherals. 2. Make a note of the power cord and other cables connected to your computer and disconnect them. 3. Remove your computer’s cover (refer to your computer’s owner manual). 4. Select an available PCI expansion slot, and then remove the slot cover.
4 turn to Section 2.2 to continue installa- tion . 2.3 PCI Adapter Configuration The steps used to configure your adapter depend on whether your computer system supports the Plug and Play (PnP) 1.0a specification. You most likely have a Plug and Play 1.
5 the IRQ. The procedures to perform PCI card setup on early generation PCI bus PCs and the related terms to describe each procedure vary depending on which BIOS your computer uses. Refer to your computer's manual for specific information on configuring PCI slots.
6 information. To run SETUP.EXE , insert the driver diskette into a disk drive. From the DOS prompt, change to that drive by typing A: (or B: ) and pressing Enter. Type SETUP at the DOS prompt and press Enter . This will start the program. 2.4.1 View Current Configuration Select View Current Configuration to see the current adapter settings.
7 The Full-Duplex Function should be enabled only if the server you are attached to and all intercon- necting devices (e.g. switching hubs) support this mode. Boot ROM Size should only be set if a Boot ROM is present on the card. Enabling this setting allows remote booting from the server.
8 5. RAM Test: Checks on-board RAM. The Run Diagnostics on Network option allows the user to test the network cable connection between two cards. One card is setup as a Re- sponder and a second card is setup as an Initia- tor .
9 32-bit (PCI) adapter can only function with 32-bit versions of the EMM386.EXE memory manager program (version 4.49 or later). You can verify its version by entering EMM386 at the DOS prompt. Do not specify the “highscan” option with the EMM386.EXE statement in your CONFIG.
10 tion for the adapter. Click “OK” to install the adapter. Windows 95 may request its own installation disks for some files. Insert the Windows 95 disks as required. When all necessary files are copied, the adapter is configured. Restart Windows 95 as prompted.
11 Section Five - Troubleshooting This section describes some of the common prob- lems you may encounter while using your network adapter. When troubleshooting, you should make sure that the network you are connected to is functioning.
12 nators. If the terminators do not measure 50 ohms +/- 1%, replace the terminator. Measure the coaxial cable with a 50-ohm terminator attached to one end. The total resistance of the cable plus the terminator should be no more than a few ohms more than the terminator alone.
13 IRQ: BIOS/Operating System selectable. Interrupt: INT A RAM Buffer: 16 KB Power Consumption: 2.5 W Temperature: 0 t o 5 0 degrees C (Operating) -20 to +70 degrees C (Storage) Humidity: 10% to 80% (Non-condensing, oper- ating) 5% to 90% (Non-condensing, stor- age) Dimensions: 4.
14 from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, MaxTech will repair (or at its option, replace) the product that proves to be defective, provided the product has not been abused, misused, modified, or repaired by an unauthorized center.
15 lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation.
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