1. Introduction
The 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter is a 32-bit LAN adapter for use in personal computers with PCI computer bus slots.
This adapter is a dual-speed adapter and features one RJ-45 connec- tor for either a 10 Mbps IEEE 802.3 or a 100 Mbps IEEE 802.3u Ethernet network connection over unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable. The adapter automatically senses the connection speed, switches to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps and indicates the link status on the LEDs.
The adapter also features Wake on LAN function for ACPI-compli- ant system.
1.1 Adapter Features
The features of the 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI adapter are:
•Automatically senses 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection
•Supports auto-negotiation for the connection speed and duplex mode
•PCI revision 2.0 or later compliance, 32-bit PCI half-card
•Wake on LAN support
•Three status LEDs
•Optional RPL Boot ROM for network operating systems
•Supports 100BASE-TX connection with UTP Category 5 cabling
•Supports 10BASE-T connection with UTP Category 3, 4, or 5 cabling
