Technical Specification

EP-320X-R
EP-320X-R1

Hardware Installation
English Version

100/10M PCI Adapter &

100/10M Wake on LAN
PCI Adapter

Deutsche Version
Versione Italiana

User's Guide

Nederlandse Versie
Version Franaise..

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Versin Espaola..
Verso Portuguesa

Table of Content
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Introduction
The Card Layout
Federal Communications Commission
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Frequency Interference Statement

Introduction

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

This User's Guide is used for the 100/10M PCI Adapter with wake on LAN function

installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause

which supports M/B with PCI 2.2 spec. It is a 32-bit adapter for using in personal

interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to

computers with a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) computer bus to eliminate

comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15

I/O bottle necks and to reduce CPU loading using bus master architecture. Wake on

of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio

LAN (for PCI 2.2) function supports you to turn on PCs from a sleep state over the

interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment

network remotely during off-hours.

in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own

It is a Full-Duplex adapter connected to an Ethernet network with a single connection

expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the

over unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable and can auto-sense either 10 Mbps or 100

interference.

Mbps by full auto-detection.

CE Declaration of conformity

Key Features

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic

Single-chip controller complies to PCI local bus specification revision 2.1/2.2

compatibility, EN 55022 class A for ITE and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential

Conform with IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standards

protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the

Support Wake on LAN function (EP-320X-R/S/V/P only)

approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic

Support ACPI, PCI power management

compatibility.

High performance bus master architecture for low CPU and bus utilization

Single RJ-45 connector for using at either 10 or 100Mbps speed

Trademarks

On-board socket for an optional remote boot ROM

All company, brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

Provide diagnostic LED to monitor linking status

respective companies.

Provide high performance network drivers such as ODI, NDIS, NDIS3, NDIS4,

NDIS5, UNIX, etc.

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Package Contents

Note : This 3-pin header is for Wake-on-LAN function. You must connect WOL cable

One Ethernet PCI adapter

to this pin header as Red wire in Red pin header, Black wire in Black pin header, and

Driver Diskette

Green wire in Green pin header.

One User's Guide

LED Indicator
One LED indicator on the rear bracket of each card for tracking network linking status

The Card Layout

When working on PCI 2.2 for Wake On LAN

Technical Specification
B o o t R o m S o c k e t (o p tio n a l)

Standards

IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX ; IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T

Access Method

CSMA/CD

Media Support

Category 5 cable (100Mbps mode), Category 3,4,5 cable

(10Mbps mode)

LED

3-Pin
Header

R J -4 5

C o n tr o lle r C h ip s e t

System clock

Up to 33MHz

Host data bus architechure

32-bit Bus Mastering

I/O Address

Automatically determined by configuration space

Interrupt level

INT A, mapping to BIOS IRQ setup

Power Management

ACPI & PCI support

LED indicator

Link

Temperture

Operating: 5C~55C
Storage: 0C~65C

L I N K /A C T
R J -4 5 J A C K

Humidity

Operating: 10%~90%
Storage: 5%~90%

EMI conformance

FCC, CE

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English version

Making Network Connection

Hardware Installation

Twisted pair cable is used in conjunction with the RJ-45 modular plug on the rear

For installing the hardware, the following precautions should be taken.

bracket. To make the connection, perform the steps described as follows and illustrated

1.

Make sure that your PC is disconnected and that there is no supply voltage.

as Figure A:

2.

Now unscrew the computer housing

3.

After you have unscrewed the computer housing you should make sure that you are

Max. Nodes per Concentrator:

free of any static electricity. You can do this for instance by holding a (uncovered)

Depends on Concentrator

tube of the central heating system or the water mains. You should also make sure

Max.Cable Length to

that you do not use a magnetic screwdriver. You can check this by touching the iron

Concentrator: 100 meters ( 328

frame of your PC. Of course, you should avoid touching any of the contact points

Feet )

of the PC, the 10/100M Ethernet Adapter or the memory.

4.

Next, you can look for an available PCI-lock. As soon as you have found one you

Figure A : Twisted-Pair Cable Connection

can remove the protective flap that is fitted in front of the available lock in the

Note:

computer housing. It is possible that it is not easy to fit the 10/100M Ethernet

Make sure you have the correct wiring. To reliably operate your network at 100 Mbps,

Adapter in the PCI-lock. If this happens, please do not force anything, but try
5.

you must
use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Category 5 or better Data Grade cable.
English
version

another available PCI-lock.

While Category 3 or 4 cables may initially seem to work, it will soon cause data loss.

Once the 10/100M Ethernet Adapter has been successfully fitted, then you shoould

The higher speed needs higher quality cables.

check whether all the other PCI cards are still fitted in the PCI locks in the proper

l. Make sure the power to your computer is off to avoid damage to both the computer

or even the complete PC to dysfunction.

6.

and the network interface card.

Subsequently you can mount the computer housing again and reconnect all cables
you disconnected from your PC.

2. Using the RJ-45 plug and twisted-pair cable, connect the network interface card to a
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX hub (concentrator). Note that the maximum cable length
between a hub and any computer is 100 meters (328 feet).

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Max. Anzahl Knotenpunkte pro Konzentrator: ist abhngig vom Konzentrator

Deutsche version

Max. Kabellnge bis zum Konzentrator: 100 Meter (328 Fu)

Die wichtigsten Eigenschaften
Anschluss des Single-Chip-Controller auf den PCI lokalen Bus, Spezifikation

Figur A: Verbindung mit verdrilltem Adernpaar

Revision 2.1

BEMERKUNG: Verwenden Sie die korrekten Kabel. Damit Ihr Netzwerk bei

Entworfen fr hohe Leistungsfhigkeit und niedrige CPU- und Busbelastung.

bertragungsgeschwindigkeiten von 100 Mbps zuverlssig funktionieren kann, mssen

Einfach abgeschirmte RJ-45-Verbinder fr Anwendung bei einer

Sie niet-abgeschirmte verdrillte Adernpaare (UTP) der Kategorie 5, oder noch besser

bertragungsgeschwindigkeit von 10 oder 100 Mbps

Data Grade Wire, verwenden. Obwohl Kabel der Kategorie 3 oder 4 zu Anfang korrekt

Eingebauter Kontakt fr optionalen Remote-Boot-ROM

zu funktionieren scheinen, fhrt deren Verwendung schon bald zu Datenverlusten. Die

Diagnose-LEDs auf der Media-Verbindung zur Statusbestimmung des Netzwerks

hhere Geschwindigkeit erfordert Kabel hherer Qualitt. Bei

Untersttzt ACPL, PCI Power Management

bertragungsgeschwindigkeiten von 10 Mbps knnen Sie sowohl UTP der Kategorie 3,

Zertifiziert fr Microsoft Windows98

4 oder 5 als Data Grade Wire verwenden.

Zustandebringen der Netzwerkverbindung

Twisted-Pair-Kabelverbindung. Ein verdrilltes Adernpaar wird zusammen mit dem RJ45 modularen Stecker an der Rckseite benutzt. Um die Verbindung zustandezubringen,
fhren Sie bitte die hiernach beschriebenen und in Figur A abgebildeten Schritte aus:
1.

Schritt: Sorgen Sie dafr, dass Ihr Computer ausgeschaltet ist, um eine
Beschdigung des Computers oder der Netzwerk-Interfacekarte zu vermeiden.

2.

Schritt: Verbinden Sie die Netzwerk-Interfacekarte mit dem 10BASE-T- oder dem
100BASE-TX-Hub (Konzentrator) mittels des RJ-45-Steckers und des verdrillten
Adernpaares. Beachten Sie, dass die maximale Kabellnge zwischen dem Hub und
dem beteiligten Computer 100 Meter (328 Fu) betrgt.

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Estensione massima dal cavo al concentratore: 100 metri (328 piedi)

Caratteristiche Principali
Il controller a single-chip compatibile al bus locale PCI, specifiche di versione 2.1

Figura A: Connessione con cavo a coppia intrecciata

Architettura bus ad alto rendimento per riduzione di utilizzo di CPU e di bus

ATTENZIONE: Assicurarsi di avere i cavi appropriati. Per ottenere un buon

Connettore RJ-45 a schermatura singola con velocit di trasmissione a 10 o a

funzionamento della rete a 100Mbps di velocit occorre usare cavi a coppia intrecciata

100Mbps

non schermati (UTP) di Categoria 5 o, meglio ancora, cavi Data Grade. Anche se

Presa su pannello per opzione di remote boot ROM

inizialmente cavi di categoria 3 o 4 sembrano funzionare, cominceranno presto a

Indicatore LED diagnostico che permette di visualizzare lo stato attuale di

provocare perdite di dati. A maggior velocit deve corrispondere maggior qualit di

collegamento

cavi. Per operazioni a 10Mbps di velocit si possono utilizzare cavi UTP di categoria 3,

Supporta ACPI, supporto di funzionamento PCI

4 o 5, o di cavi Data Grade.

Certificato per Microsoft Windows 98

Informazioni per l'ordine
Come attivare una connessione di rete. Connessione con cavo a coppia intrecciata. Il
cavo a coppia intrecciata viene collegato alla parte posteriore del connettore modulare
RJ-45. Per effettuare la connessione, seguire le fasi seguenti illustrate nella figura A:
Fase 1: Assicurarsi che il computer sia spento per evitare di danneggiare il computer o
la scheda di interfaccia alla rete.
Fase 2: Utilizzando il connettore RJ-45 e il cavo a coppia intrecciata collegare la scheda
dell'interfaccia di rete all'Hub 10BASE-T o all'Hub 100BASE-TX
(concentratore).Assicurarsi che distanza massima fra l'Hub e il computer non sia
superiore a 100 metri (328 piedi).
Numero massimo di nodi per concentratore: secondo il concentratore

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Max. kabellengte tot aan de concentrator: 100 meter (328 voet)

Belangrijkste eigenschappen
Single-chip controller sluit aan op de PCI locale bus, specificatie revisie 2.1.

Figuur A: Verbinding met getwist aderpaar

Groot prestatievermogen busontwerp voor laag CPU- en busgebruik

OPMERKING: Zorg er voor dat u de juiste bedrading hebt. Om betrouwbaar werken

Enkelvoudig afgeschermde RJ-45 connector voor toepassing bij ofwel een

met uw netwerk bij transmissiesnelheden van 100Mbps mogelijk te maken moet u niet-

transmissiesnelheid van 10 ofwel van 100Mbps

afgeschermde getwiste aderparen toepassen (UTP) van Categorie 5, of beter nog Data

Ingebouwd contact voor een optionele remote boot ROM

Grade Wire. Ondanks dat kabel van de 3e of 4e categorie aanvankelijk goed lijkt te

Diagnostische LEDs op de mediaverbinding voor bepaling van de status van het

functioneren leidt dit al snel tot dataverlies. De hogere snelheid vereist een betere

netwerk

kwaliteit kabel. Bij transmissiesnelheden van 10Mbps kunt u zowel UTP van de

Ondersteunt ACPL, PCI power management

categorie 3, 4 of 5 gebruiken als ook Data Grade Wire.

Gecertificeerd voor Microsoft Windows 98

Het tot stand brengen van de Netwerkverbinding
Twisted Pair-kabelverbinding Een getwist aderpaar wordt, samen met de RJ-45
modulaire stekker aan de achterzijde toegepast. Om de verbinding tot stand te brengen
volgt u de stappen zoals hierna beschreven en als afgebeeld in figuur A:
Stap 1: Zorg er voor dat uw computer uitgeschakeld staat om mogelijke schade aan
zowel uw computer als aan de netwerk interfacekaart te voorkomen.
Stap 2: U verbindt de netwerk interfacekaart met de 10BASE-T of de 100BASE-TX
Hub (concentrator) doormiddel van de RJ-45 stekker en het getwiste aderpaar. Merk op
dat de maximale kabellengte tussen de hub en de betrokken computer 100 meter (328
voet) is.
Max. aantal knooppunten per concentrator: afhankelijk van de concentrator

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Longueur de cble max. jusqu'au concentrateur : 100 mtres

Caractristiques principales
Contrleur puce unique se raccorde au bus local PCI, version de spcification 2.1

Figure A : Connexion l'aide d'un cble paires torsades

Conception de bus hautes performances pour une faible sollicitation de l'unit

REMARQUE : Veillez disposer du cblage adquat. Pour pouvoir travailler en toute

centrale et du bus

fiabilit avec un rseau des taux de transfert de 100 Mbits/s, vous devez utiliser une

Connecteur RJ-45 blind simple pour une application dans le cas un taux de transfert

paire torsade non blinde (UTP) de catgorie 5, ou mieux encore un Data Grade Wire.

de soit 10 Mbits/s soit 100 Mbits/s

Bien que les cbles de catgorie 3 ou 4 semblent fonctionner correctement au dbut, ils

Contact intgr pour un dmarrage distance ROM optionnel

provoquent rapidement des pertes de donnes. La vitesse suprieure requiert un cble de

DEL de diagnostic sur la connexion mdia permettant de dfinir le statut du rseau

meilleure qualit. Pour des taux de transmission de 10 Mbits/s, vous pouvez utiliser

Supporte la gestion de la consommation ACPL et PCI

aussi bien une UTP de catgorie 3, 4 ou 5 qu'un Data Grade Wire.

Homologu pour Microsoft Windows 98

L'implmentation de la connexion rseau
Connexion par cbles paires torsades. Un cble paires torsades est insr au dos
via la fiche modulaire RJ-45. Pour implmenter la connexion, respectez les diffrentes
tapes de la procdure dcrite ci-aprs et illustre sur la figure A :
Etape 1 : Veillez ce que votre ordinateur soit dbranch pour viter d'endommager ce
dernier ou votre carte d'interface rseau.
Etape 2 : Raccordez la carte d'interface rseau au concentrateur 10BASE-T ou au
concentrateur 100BASE-TX (concentrateur) au moyen de la fiche RJ-45 et du cble
paires torsades. Veuillez observer que la longueur maximale de cble entre le
concentrateur et l'ordinateur en question est de 100 mtres.
Nombre de nuds max. par concentrateur : en fonction du concentrateur

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Longitud de cable mxima hasta el concentrador: 100 metros (328 pies)

Principales caractersticas
El Controlador Single-chip se conecta al bus local PCI, especificaciones versin 2.1

Figura A: Conexin con par trenzado

Diseo de bus que permite un alto rendimiento en CPU y bus de uso reducido

ATENCIN: Asegrese de que dispone de suficiente cable. Para hacer posible un

Conector RJ-45 protegido de forma sencilla con velocidad de transmisin de 10 o

funcionamiento aceptable de la red a velocidades de 100Mbps utilice en la medida de lo

bien de 100Mbps

posible cables de par-trenzado sin apantallar (UTP) de la Categora 5 o, mejor an, Data

Opcin boot ROM de inicializacin

Grade Wire. A pesar de que en un principio el cable de la 3 o la 4 categora parecen

Indicador de diagnstico LED en las conexiones multimedia que determina el estado

aptos, causaran la prdida de datos. La alta velocidad exige un tipo de cable de mejor

de la red

calidad. A velocidades de transmisin de 10Mbps puede utilizar UTP de las categoras

Soporta ACPL, Soporte de funcionamiento PCI

3, 4 o 5, as como Data Grade Wire.

Certificado por Microsoft Windows 98

Como llevar a cabo una conexin con la red
Conexin con cable par trenzado. El par trenzado junto con el conector modular RJ-45
debe conectarse a la parte posterior. Para llevar a cabo la conexin, proceda de la
siguiente forma y de acuerdo con la figura A:
Paso 1: Asegrese de que su ordenador est desconectado para as prevenir daos a su
ordenador as como a la tarjeta de red.
Paso 2: Conecte la tarjeta de red con el interfaz 10BASE-T o el Hub 100BASE-TX
(concentrador) por medio del conector RJ-45 y el par trenzado. Asegrese de que la
distancia mxima entre el hub y el ordenador no sea superior a 100 metros (328 pies).
Nmero mximo de nodos por concentrador: segn el concentrador

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Principales caractersticas

O nmero mximo de postos por hub depende directamente da capacidade do mesmo

El Controlador Single-chip se conecta al bus local PCI, especificaciones versin 2.1.

O comprimento mximo do cabo de ligao entre o hub e o computador no dever

Diseo de bus que permite un alto rendimiento en CPU y bus de uso reducido

ultrapassar os 100 metros (328 ps)

Conector RJ-45 protegido de forma sencilla con velocidad de transmisin de 10 o

bien de 100Mbps.

Figura A: Ligao com cabo de par tranado

Opcin boot ROM de inicializacin.

Nota: Dever certificar-se de que a cablagem a correcta. Para atingir taxas de

Indicador de diagnstico LED en las conexiones multimedia que determina el estado

transferncia de dados da ordem dos 100Mbps ter de utilizar cabos UTP de categoria 5

de la red

ou superior. Os cabos de categoria 3 ou 4 podero tambm ser utilizados, mas natural

Soporta ACPL, Soporte de funcionamiento PCI

que se comece a verificar alguma perda de dados, j que quanto mais elevada for a

Certificado por Microsoft Windows 98

velocidade de transferncia pretendida maior ter de ser a qualidade do cabo utilizado.

Para velocidades da ordem dos 10 Mbps poder utilizar cabos UTP de categoria 3, 4 ou

Informaes para encomenda

5.

Efectuar uma ligao em rede. Ligao com cabo de par tranado. A ligao com cabo
de par tranado utilizada em conjunto com a ficha modular RJ-45 que se encontra no
suporte traseiro. Para efectuar esta ligao dever seguir as indicaes apresentadas em
seguida e ilustradas na figura A:
Passo 1 Certifique-se de que o computador se encontra desligado, de modo a evitar
quaisquer danos no computador e na placa de interface de rede.
Passo 2 Utilizando a ficha RJ-45 e o cabo de par tranado ligue a placa de interface de
rede a um hub T de base 10 ou TX de base 100. Tenha em ateno que o comprimento
mximo do cabo entre um hub e um computador no dever ultrapassar os 100 metros
(328 ps).

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, ;

2 RJ-45

, 2.1 PCI

10BASE-T 100BASE-TX.

`Bus Master

RJ-45

100 .

10 100 /

: 100

ACPI, PCI
Fast Ethernet PCI, Microsoft Windows 98

,
,
.

RJ-45
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