Connecting the Network Cable

DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus

3.Install the bracket screw which secures the card to the computer chassis.

4.Replace the computer’s chassis cover.

5.Reconnect the computer’s power cord, and switch computer power on. If the BIOS section of your computer’s boot program is Plug-and-Play compliant, then at power-up the BIOS will automatically configure any newly installed DFE-500FX adapter.

NOTE: Due to a fault in some Plug-n-Play BIOS programs, it happens occasionally that a newly installed adapter is assigned an Interrupt Number which is already assigned to another device. In such a case, the conflict of Interrupt Number will cause faults in the behavior of both devices. Then it is necessary to run the CMOS Setup utility, and manually assign a non-conflicting Interrupt Number.

Multimode (62.5/125μm or 50/125μm) fiber cabling with an IEEE recommended SC connector is required for the adapter. Use either one duplex SC connector, or two simplex SC connectors, and observe the correct relationship between the receive (Rx) and transmit (Tx) ports on the adapter and repeater. If there is a need to monitor the adapter’s faceplate LEDs, make the rear of the PC or workstation accessible and leave sufficient clearance for cabling and service. The maximum length of fiber cable between any station and its supporting hub is 2,000 meters at full-duplex and 412 meters at half- duplex.

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