Adaptec PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters Network Card User Manual


 
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PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters
Stock Number: 511472-00, Rev. A Page: vii
Print Spec Number: 496708-00
Current Date: 5/5/97 ECN Date: 5/97
Contents
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1 Getting Started
System Requirements 1-1
What You Need to Know 1-2
Conventions 1-2
Advisories 1-2
Fast Ethernet 1-3
10/100 Autosensing Models 1-4
Quartet Adapters 1-4
Ultimate Combo Adapter 1-4
2 Installing Your Adapter
Before You Begin 2-1
Installing the Adapter 2-1
Configuring the PCI Adapter 2-2
PCI BIOS Settings 2-3
PCI Interrupts 2-3
Configuring Quartet Adapters 2-4
PCI-to-PCI Bridge Chip 2-4
Testing the PCI Configuration 2-5
Testing the Quartet Configuration 2-5
3 Connecting to
Your Network Cable
Cable Requirements 3-1
Pinout and Color Requirements 3-3
Connecting the Cable 3-4
Connecting the Quartet 3-4
Crossover Cables 3-5
Diagnostic LEDs 3-6