Matrox Electronic Systems 10574-MT-0102 manual D Selecting the Right Cable

4.Carefully insert the FastNIC card into the PCI expansion slot as shown in the following diagram:

5.Secure the FastNIC card in place with the bolt that previously held the blank panel you removed previously.

6.Replace the cover of the PC.

D Selecting the Right Cable

The FastNIC is a standard Fast Ethernet adapter card. To connect the FastNIC to another Fast Ethernet device, you must use unshielded twisted- pair (UTP) Category 5 wiring.

NOTE: If you only plan to operate the FastNIC at 10Mbps, you can use UTP Category 3 wiring instead.

Most Fast Ethernet adapters connect to other Fast Ethernet devices through “straight-through” cables. You may have to use a special cable called a “cross-over” cable, under the following circumstances:

•When connecting directly to the Fast Ethernet adapter of another PC.

•When connecting to the “Uplink” port of a hub or switch.

•When connecting to any other Ethernet port labeled “MDI.”

E Installing the Software Drivers

Software drivers are supplied for the following network operating systems:

•Microsoft Windows NT

•Microsoft Windows 95

•Microsoft Windows for Workgroups

•Novell NetWare

•LAN Manager

•OS/2