Adaptec PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters manual Getting Started

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1 Getting Started

System Requirements 1-1 What You Need to Know 1-2 Conventions 1-2 Advisories 1-2

Fast Ethernet 1-3

10/100 Autosensing Models 1-4 Quartet Adapters 1-4 Ultimate Combo Adapter 1-4

2 Installing Your Adapter

Before You Begin 2-1

Installing the Adapter 2-1

Configuring the PCI Adapter 2-2

PCI BIOS Settings 2-3

PCI Interrupts 2-3

Configuring Quartet Adapters 2-4

PCI-to-PCI Bridge Chip 2-4

Testing the PCI Configuration 2-5

Testing the Quartet Configuration 2-5

3 Connecting to Your Network Cable

Cable Requirements 3-1

Pinout and Color Requirements 3-3

Connecting the Cable 3-4

Connecting the Quartet 3-4

Crossover Cables 3-5

Diagnostic LEDs 3-6

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PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters
Stock Number: 511472-00, Rev. A	Page: vii
Print Spec Number: 496708-00
Current Date: 5/5/97	ECN Date: 5/97