Ampro Corporation 5001451A manual Ethernet Interface Software, Manufacturers Ethernet ID

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Ethernet Interface Software

Manufacturer's Ethernet ID

Each manufacturer of Ethernet network adapters and interfaces is assigned a unique manufacturer's ID by the IEEE Standards Office. A network address consists of 48 bits. The upper 24 bits are the manufacturer's ID and the lower 24 bits are the board's unique ID.

For developers who are creating network applications, knowing the manufacturer's ID for network adapters attached to the network may or may not be important.

Ampro's 24-bit manufacturer's ID for Ethernet controllers is displayed in hex as follows:

00 40 53

Network Operating Systems

The Ethernet interface is typically connected in a network controlled by a network operating system. The network operating system may be part of the computer's operating system or be provided separately. For example, Windows® NT provides the network operating system as part of a computer's operating system. Novell's NetWare™ provides a separate, add-on network operating system for DOS and Windows. The network operating system provides file server and network services to the distributed systems connected to the network. Each node on the network must have a compatible network operating system installed as well.

Modern network architectures are based on the OSI model, which defines layers of software between the network hardware, the network operating system, and the applications that use the network services. The actual Ethernet cable and the Little Board P6d hardware interface are at the bottom level. A driver program at the next level handles communication between the hardware and the operating system, masking any unique differences in the hardware from the layers above it, including the network operating systems.

Network OS Drivers

The Little Board P6d Ethernet subsystem uses Intel drivers available from Intel. The driver is the only unique software you need to use the Little Board P6d system. The supported network operating systems provide the other software layers normally provided in the OSI model. These include:

AHSM ODI Drivers (DOS, OS/2, Server) CHSM ODI Driver for NetWare 5.0

NDIS 2.0.1 Drivers (DOS version 6.x, OS/2 version 3.x and 4.x)

NDIS 3.x MAC Drivers (for WFW 3.11; NT versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0; Win95) NDIS 3.x Miniport Drivers (for Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51) NDIS 4.x Driver (for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95 OSR 2)

Novell UnixWare Drivers (for v1.1 and 2.0)

There are also drivers for various flavors of UNIX and for other operating systems. Intel also supplies diagnostic software for testing your Ethernet setup.

For the most up-to-date drivers and utility software, please refer to the Intel web page:

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Contents Little Board P6d Reference Manual Revision Reason for Change Date Copyright 2000, 2002, Ampro Computers, IncorporatedTable of Contents Preface ROM Bios Standards Contact Information Cables Index Page Introduction Technical SupportWebsite Surface MailViii CPU/Motherboard Product Feature SummaryGeneral Description CompactFlash Disk Enhanced Embedded-PC BiosModular PC/104-Plus Expansion Bus Serial Ports Parallel PortFloppy Interface PCI-Bus Eide InterfacesFlat Panel/CRT Display Controller MBps Ethernet LAN InterfaceSoftware Designing Little Board SystemsEnhanced Reliability On-board MiniModule ExpansionLittle Board Development Platform And QuickStart Kit I/O Development BoardConnector Descriptions J2 PowerConnector Name Description Pin # SignalSwitch Descriptions S1 S5 J3 MiscJ4 Keyboard J5 MouseSystem Block Diagram Page Mounting Dimensions OverviewLittle Board P6d Module with Mounting Dimensions Connector Summary Connector Function Size Key PinPage Little Board P6d Connector and Jumper Locations Jumper Group Function Default Jumper SummaryDC Power Power RequirementsPin # Signal Name Function Connector Type Mating ConnectorSwitching Power Supplies Powerfail NMIBackup Battery Cooling RequirementsPin # Function Fan ConnectorSystem Memory Shadowing Bios RecoveryInterrupt and DMA Channel Usage Interrupt Function Channel Function Battery-Backed ClockSerial Ports ROM-BIOS Installation of the Serial Ports Serial Port Connectors J8, J11Addresses and Interrupt Assignments Port Address InterruptPorts Pin # Name Function Ports Pin # Signal Name Function In/Out DB25 Pin DB9 PinSignal DB25 Ampro Custom Serial Features Serial Console FeaturesSerial TTL Option Jumper ResultUsing a Standard PC Keyboard Using Arrow Keys During Setup Universal Serial Bus USB PortsCOM Port Table Function Substitute KeysIrDA Connector Part of Utility J19 J4 Pin # Signal Name FunctionJ5 Pin # Signal Name Function Infrared IrDA InterfaceROM-BIOS Installation of Parallel Ports J19 Pin # Signal Name FunctionMulti-Mode Parallel Port Addresses and InterruptsParallel Port Connector J9 DMA ChannelsPin # Signal Name Function In/Out DB25 Pin IEEE-1284-compliant CablesUsing the Parallel Port in Bidirectional Mode Latch-Up ProtectionParallel Port Registers Standard and Bidirectional OperationUsing the Control Lines for Additional I/O Enabling the Parallel Port Interrupt22. Parallel Port Register Bits Floppy Interface Configuration Floppy Disk InterfaceFloppy Drive Considerations Capacity Drive Size Tracks Data RateEide Hard Disk Interface Floppy Interface Connector J14Pin # Signal Name Function In/Out Pin # Signal Function Name IDE Interface Configuration Master/Slave SettingCompactFlash Solid-State Disk Enabling the DriveAudio Amplifier Audio Interface ConnectorAudio Interface Connector Function Type Signals Audio Interface Adapter Schematic Pin # Signal Function Flat Panel/CRT Video ControllerConnecting a Flat Panel J15 Name Connector Pins/Type DescriptionPower Sequencing Advanced Power ManagementBios Support of Standard Flat Panels Connecting a CRT J17J6 Pin # Name Function Pin # Signal Name DB-15ZV Port Interface J16 Ethernet RJ45 Interface Connector J13 Ethernet Network InterfaceDisabling the Video Controller Hardware DescriptionEthernet Interface Software Manufacturers Ethernet IDNetwork Operating Systems Network OS DriversWatchdog Timer Ethernet SetupEthernet Indicator LEDs Color Designation FunctionUtility Connectors J19 38. Utility Connector J19 Push-button Reset Connection LED ConnectionSpeaker Connections Keyboard ConnectionMiscellaneous Power Management Signals PC/104-Plus Expansion BusIrDA Interface TTL Serial PortsUsing Standard PC and AT Bus Cards Expansion Bus Connector PinoutsPin # Signal Name Function Pin # Signal Function Name Pin 12VSetup Setup HelpMenu Name Functions Setup 1 Main Menu ↑ ↓ → ←Setup 2 Standard Cmos Setup Eide Hard Disk DrivesDrive Selection Setup 3 Bios Features Setup VideoSerial Console Operation during Setup Setup 4 Chipset Features Setup 10. Setup 4 Chipset Features SetupSetup 5 Power Management Setup 11. Setup 5 Power Management SetupPage Setup 6 PCI Configuration Setup 12. Setup 6 PCI Configuration SetupSetup 7 Integrated Peripherals Setup Integrated Peripherals SetupPanel # Panel Class IDE HDD Auto Detection Screen Other Setup ScreensLoad Setup Defaults Screen Save & Exit Setup Screen Exit Without Saving ScreenLittle Board P6d Technical Specifications Embedded-PC System EnhancementsOn-board Peripherals Mechanical and Environmental Specifications Support SoftwareBios Modes Flat Panel DisplaysSupported CRT Video Modes-Standard VGA Supported CRT Video Modes-Low Resolution Supported CRT Video Modes-Extended Modes 46h Generic 32K 8x16 Hardware IRQ Map IRQ #Page Appendix a Standards Contact Information EPP and ECP OperationPage Appendix B Cables Page Cable Setup Index Setup summary Shadowing Index Index-4

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