SMC Networks SMC9452TX manual Installing the Network Card, Introduction

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CHAPTER 1 INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD

Introduction

SMC’s EZ Card 1000, SMC9452TX, is a Gigabit Ethernet network interface card for 32-bit PCI local bus-compliant computers. It operates under the 1000BASE-T specification over Category 5 UTP Cable, as well as being compatible with 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T connections. This network card provides up to ten times the bandwidth of Fast Ethernet, and can deliver a full 2 Gbps of throughput to the host PC. A true plug-and-play device, the card is auto-configurable upon power up. Leading-edge ASIC technology and performance-enhancing techniques maximize throughput and minimize CPU utilization. The result is a network card that delivers the performance and reliability demanded by today’s high-end servers and workstations.

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Contents EZ Card Page EZ Card User Guide Trademarks Limited Warranty Limited Warranty FCC Class B CompliancesIii EC Conformance Declaration Class B Japan Vcci Class B Australia AS/NZS 3548 1995 Class B Industry Canada Class BCompliances Table of Contents Viii IndexIntroduction Installing the Network CardEZ Card 1000 SMC9452TX Hardware DescriptionStatus LEDs LED IndicatorsPackage Contents Inserting the Network Card System RequirementsInserting the Network Card PCI Configuration Cable Testing for Existing Category 5 Cable Connecting Category 5 CableAdjusting Existing Category 5 Cabling to Run 1000BASE-T Connecting UTP Cable Connecting UTP CableInstalling the Network Card First-Time Installation Windows NT 4.0 InstallationInstalling and Configuring Network Drivers Secondary Installation Further Configuration Windows 2000 Installation NetWare Server Novell NetWare InstallationInstalling and Configuring Network Drivers NetWare Server Installing and Configuring Network Drivers Manual Loading and Configuration Linux 2.2.X or Later InstallationFor example Automatic Installation Reboot the Unix system to initialize the driver function Windows 98 Installation Installing and Configuring Network Drivers Latest Drivers Other InstallationsConfiguration Chapter Configuring Network CardAddress Ieee Compliant LinkOffload Checksum Media TypePacket Size Maximum Receive Buffer Pause ControlTraffic Priority Using VLANsPCI Compatibility Appendix a TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Network Card Installation Problems Solutions for Common ProblemsNetwork Connection Problems Appendix B Cables Cable SpecificationsTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments Figure B-1. RJ-45 Connector Pin Numbers1000BASE-T Pin Assignments Pin MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal NameCables Appendix C Specifications Temperature WeightWarranty Operating VoltageSoftware Drivers Specifications Glossary-1 GlossaryGlossary-2 Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Switched PortsNetwork Diameter Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IPIndex-1 IndexPCI Index-2Page Internet