D-Link DFE-500FX manual Connecting the Network Cable

DFE-5OOFX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for P CI B u s

slot. Press the card firmly into the connector such that the card contacts are fully seated in the connector.

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

4.	Replace the computer chassis cover.
5.	Reconnect	the computer	power cord, and switch
	computer power on. If the BIOS section of your
	computer	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, if 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.

Connecting the Network Cable

Multimode (62.5/125pm or 50/125um) 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 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

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