MaxTech NX-32PCI manual Configuration in Plug and Play systems

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Figure 2-2 Boot ROM alignment

Align ROM and socket notches

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 1.0a compliant system if it was purchased after June 1994 or if the BIOS is dated after June 1994.

If your system is PnP compliant, either in BIOS or if you are running Windows 95, go to Section 2.3.1. If you have a non-Plug and Play system, proceed to Section 2.3.2 for detailed information on how to configure your adapter.

2.3.1 Configuration in Plug and Play systems

On systems with Plug and Play motherboards the card will be configured automatically by the system's BIOS during boot-up. The BIOS automatically assigns the I/O base address and IRQ to the card for proper operation. Continue to Section 2.4.

2.3.2Configuration in Non-Plug and Play Sys- tems

Early generation PCI bus PCs require that the PCI adapter card be configured using the BIOS setup program. Setup options include: A) enabling the specific slot in which the adapter is installed, B) the selection of Bus Master mode, and C) selection of

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Contents NX-32PCI Contents RJ45 Hardware InstallationUnpacking Your Network Adapter Boot ROM Installation optional Configuration in Non-Plug and Play Sys- tems Configuration in Plug and Play systemsIRQ Running the Set Up UtilityMedium Type Full-Duplex Function Boot ROM Size Set Up New ConfigurationTesting The Adapter Important Note Section Three Driver InstallationWindows 95 Release Windows 95 Driver InstallationWindows 95 Release 4.00.950 B Section Four Using the Remote Boot ROMIRQ Conflict Section Five TroubleshootingCable Problems Section Six Cable Information Section Seven SpecificationsSection Nine Notices Five Year Limited WarrantySection Eight Technical Support FCC Class B Statement Disclaimer, Copyright, And Other Notices