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EtherPower II 10/100
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
PCI Network Cards
u High performance for instant access to network resources
u Connection options of RJ-45, BNC and SC fiber
u Auto-Negotiation for automatic selection of the highest
speed and operating mode
u Support for remote LAN wakeup
u Optional FLASH Boot ROM
User Guide
SMC9432TX
SMC9432BTX
SMC9432TX/MP
SMC9432FTX
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User Guide for SMC’s EtherPower II 10/100 PCI Network Cards January 1999 Pub. # E0199-R01 150960-101 SMC 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618
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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 © 1999 by SMC Networks, Inc. 6 Hughes, Irvine, CA All rights reserved
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Limited Warranty HARDWARE: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its EtherPower II 10/100 Network Cards to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller: EtherPower II 10/100 Network Cards ..................................... Limited Lifetime Driver Software ......................................................................................... 90 days If a produc
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LIMITED WARRANTY by a copy of the dated proof of purchase, to SMC’s Service Center or to an Authorized SMC Service Center during the applicable warranty period. Standard warranty service for software products may be obtained by telephoning SMC’s Service Center or an Authorized SMC Service Center. Products returned to SMC’s Service Center must be pre-authorized by SMC with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number marked on the outside of the package, and sent prepaid, insured, and packaged ap
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Installing the Network Card ............................. 1-1 Introduction .................................................................................1-2 Package Contents ........................................................................ 1-5 SuperDisk Contents ..................................................................... 1-5 System Requirements .................................................................. 1-6 Installing a Flash ROM ...................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS A Troubleshooting ............................................... A-1 PCI Compatibility ........................................................................ A-2 Solutions for Common Problems ................................................ A-3 Memory-Management Utilities .................................................... A-5 B Cables ................................................................. B-1 Cable Specifications .................................................
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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 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 guarant
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COMPLIANCES EC Conformance Declaration This information technology product was found to comply with EC General Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC. An EC Declaration of Conformity was issued for this product by: SMC (Europe) Limited 1st Floor, Pyramid House, Easthampstead Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1NS, United Kingdom Japan VCCI Class B Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class B Australian Contact: SMC Communications Pty. Ltd. LVL 10, 201 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060 Phone: 61-2-9929-9
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CHAPTER 1 INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 SuperDisk Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 For Your Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 For EZ Start . . . .
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Introduction The EtherPower™ II 10/100 network card is based on advanced silicon to maximize throughput and increase the efficiency of your network. It features dual-speeds and bus-master design, and supports Auto-Negotiation and all common networking environments. Models The EtherPower II 10/100 network card comes in four models: u SMC9432TX—which has an RJ-45 connector. u SMC9432BTX—which has RJ-45 and BNC connectors. u SMC9432TX/MP—which has an RJ-45 connector and
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD The Wake-on LAN (WOL) cable allows a WOL-enabled PC to be managed remotely. Software can be loaded and updated, configurations changed, data backed up, inventory checked, viruses removed, device conflicts eliminated and system crashes repaired from a remote central location. This decreases user downtime and increases overall productivity. Figure 1-1. EtherPower 10/100 Models 1-3
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD LED Indicators The EtherPower II 10/100 network card includes four status LED indicators. The “LNK” and “T/R” LEDs are built into the RJ-45 port on all models except the SMC9432FTX, where they are grouped with the “FDX” and “100” LEDs. All the LED indicators are as described in the following figure and table. Figure 1-2. Status LEDs Ln EDCs onditio Statu Ln NKG, ree Indicates a valid 10BASE-T 100BASE-TX, or 100BASE-FX link. O. ff Power is off or connection is invalid
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Package Contents u EtherPower II 10/100 network card u SuperDisk™ network drivers diskette u Wake-on-LAN Cable (SMC9432TX/MP and SMC9432FTX Models only) u EtherPower II 10/100 user guide (this manual) u SMC Warranty Registration Card Make sure you have received all of these items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately. Please complete the Warranty Registration Card and return it to SMC or register on SMC’s Web site. SuperDisk Co
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD System Requirements For your network card A PC (WOL-enabled for the SMC9432TX/MP and SMC9432FTX) and BIOS that support the PCI Local Bus Specification (v2.0 or later), a bus-mastering PCI slot, and the appropriate type of cable: u 10 Mbps operation: UTP Category 3, 4, or 5 cable. For the SMC9432BTX model only, thin coax cable can also be used. u 100 Mbps operation: UTP Category 5 cable. For the SMC9432FTX model only, 62.5/125 μm fiber cable can also be used. Refer to
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Inserting the Network Card 1. Switch off all computer system components, unplug the com- puter, and remove the computer cover. 2. Work in a static-free area and touch the computer chassis often to equalize static charges. 3. Install the network card into an available bus-mastering PCI slot. 4. Make sure the network card is completely seated so that no “gold fingers” are exposed. Figure 1-3. Inserting the Network Card 5. For the SMC9432TX/MP and SMC9432FTX, connect on
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Figure 1-4. Attaching the Wake-on-LAN Cable PCI Configuration In most cases, your network card is automatically configured when you power-up your computer. In certain computers, however, you must modify your BIOS by entering your CMOS SETUP utility. For more information, refer to “PCI Compatibility” on page A-2. 1-8
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CHAPTER 2 NETWORK CABLE CONNECTION Connection Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Connecting a UTP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Connecting a Thin Coax Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Connecting a Fiber cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 2-1
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NETWORK CABLE CONNECTION All four EtherPower II 10/100 network card models have an RJ-45 connector for connection to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub or switch using an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable. In addition, the SMC9432BTX provides a BNC port for thin coax cable, while the SMC9432FTX enables fiber cable connections. This chapter describes all connection methods. Connection Guidelines u To connect to a 10BASE-T device, use the network card’s RJ-45 connector and Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP
