Appendix
i. Network Interface
This motherboard features an optional 32-bit 10/100Mbps Ethernet network inter- face. This interface supports the bus mastering architecture and auto-negotiation feature, which makes it possible to use the common twisted-pair cabling with RJ45 connectors for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Extensive driver support for commonly-used network systems is also provided.
Features
•Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
•Wake-On-LAN Remote Control Function Supported
•PCI Bus Master Complies to PCI Rev. 2.1
•Consists of MAC & PHY (10/100Mbps) interfaces
•Complies to IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3U 100BASE-TX interfaces
•Fully supports 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX operations
•Single RJ-45 Connector: Auto-Detection of 10Mbps or 100Mbps Network Data Transfer Rates and Connected Cable Types
•32 bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.1
•Plug and Play
•Enhancements on ACPI & APM
•Adheres to PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev. 1.0, ACPI Rev. 1.0, and Device Class Power Management Rev. 1.0
Software Driver Support
•NetWare ODI Drivers -Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client
•NDIS 2.01 Drivers -Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM LAN Server
•NDIS 3.0 Drivers -Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 3.11
