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EZ Card1000
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
PCI Network Card
High performance for instant access to network
resources
1000BASE-T model for Category 5 UTP
Supports PCI 32 and 64-bit bus-master architectures
Full-duplex operation for up to 2 Gbps of bandwidth
IP, TCP and UDP checksum off-loading capability
reduces CPU overhead
User Guide
SMC9462TX
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EZ Card 1000 User Guide From SMC’s EZ line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 March 2001 Phone: (949) 707-2400 Pub. # 150416-102 R01
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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 92618 All rights
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LIMITED WARRANTY 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, durin
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LIMITED WARRANTY 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
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COMPLIANCES 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 rea- sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi- cations. However, there is no
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COMPLIANCES 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 the Department of Communications. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Installing The Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 SuperDisk Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Network Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Network Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Jumbo Frame Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 IEEE Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Receive Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Transmit Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 1 INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Introduction SMC’s EZ Card 1000 network interface card is a Gigabit Ethernet card for 32 and 64-bit PCI local bus compliant computers. It operates under the 1000BASE-T specification over Category 5 UTP Cable. This adapter provides up to ten times the bandwidth of Fast Ethernet. A true plug-and-play device, this card is auto-configurable upon power up. Leading-edge ASIC technology and performance-enhancing techniques maximize throughput and minimize CP
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Hardware Description The EZ Card 1000 is a Gigabit Ethernet network card designed for 32 and 64-bit PCI-bus computers. The SMC9462TX has a single RJ-45 connector to attach to Category 5 UTP cable and supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps Ethernet operations. It also supports full and half duplex and features auto-negotiation. Figure 1-1. The EZ Card 1000 SMC9462TX 1-2
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD LED Indicators The EZ Card 1000 network card includes status LED indicators as described in the following figure and table. Figure 1-2. Status LEDs LED Status Description Link On Green Indicates a valid 1000BASE-T connection on the fiber port. ACT Flashing Indicates that the adapter is Green transmitting or receiving data. 1000 On Green Indicates that the adapter is operating at 1000 Mbps. 100 On Green Indicates that the adapter is operating at 100 Mbps. 10 On G
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Package Contents After unpacking the EZ Card 1000, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the following components: EZ Card 1000 network card SMC9462TX SuperDisk™ network drivers diskette This User Guide SMC Warranty Registration Card 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.
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD System Requirements Before you install the EZ Card 1000 card, check your system for the following requirements: A PC and BIOS that support the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.2 or later An available bus-mastering 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot Category 5 or 5e UTP cable with RJ-45 connectors An IEEE 802.3ab-compliant Gigabit Ethernet device installed in your network Note: If you are installing in an older PC model (Pentium or earlier), upgrade the BIOS to the la
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Use a 64-bit PCI slot if your PC supports this standard. If using a 32-bit PCI slot, the end of the card’s edge connector will be exposed. Be careful that it does not touch any conducting parts on the PC motherboard. Note: Some PC motherboard designs may not provide adequate space behind all 32 or 64-bit PCI slots to properly install the network card. 3. Install the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated. Then, screw the card’s bracket secur
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD 4. Replace the chassis cover on your PC and power it on. 5. The EZ Card 1000 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. 6. The SMC SuperDisk that accompanies the EZ Card 1000 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. Refer to Cha
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Connecting Category 5 Cable To connect to a 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet device, use the RJ-45 connector on the network card and Category 5, 5e or better UTP cable. This connection can be made directly to the device, or indirectly via a wall outlet that has the proper wiring for an RJ-45 connector. Connections can be made for a distance of 100m (328 ft). It is recommended that for all critical connections, or any new cable installations, Category 5e (enhanced Cat
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Connecting UTP Cable 1. Attach the male RJ-45 connector on one end of a UTP cable to the network card’s RJ-45 port. Figure 1-4. Connecting UTP Cable 2. Attach the male connector on the other end of the UTP cable directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet device. OR Attach the male connector on the other end of the UTP cable to a wall outlet with an RJ-45 connector properly wired for 1000BASE-T Ethernet. Wiring from the wall outlet connection is usually routed to
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