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7.3Network Controller

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.

7.3.1 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

7. APPENDIX

Network Interface

 

 

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