Chapter 8 Ethernet Setup User’s Guide
114 CI5VGM User’s Manual
Introduction
Intel 82558B is a 32-bit 10/100MBps Ethernet controller for PCI local
bus-compliant PCs. It supports the bus mastering architecture, and
Auto-negotiation feature which make it possible to combine one common
type of Ethernet cabling
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an RJ-45 connector for twisted-pair cabling
that can be used for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps connection. Extensive
driver support for commonly used network operating systems is also
provided.
Features
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Conforms to the Ethernet IEEE 802.3u standard
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Compatible with PCI Local Bus Revision 2.1 specification
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IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation for automatic speed selection
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Supports Full-Duplex/Half-Duplex Operation
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Provides 32-bit bus mastering data transfer
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Supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps operation in a single port
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Supports remote wake-up (Magic Packet*) in APM and ACPI mode
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Requires ATX power supply with 5VSB, 720mA
Software Drivers Support
NetWare ODI Drivers
Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, NetWare LAN WorkPlace TCP/IP, Novell
LAN Analyzer for NetWare
Packet Drivers
FTP PC/TCP, NCSA TCP/IP
NDIS Drivers
Microsoft LAN Manager V2.x, Windows 3.x, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows NT 3.51, Windows 98, Windows 95, SCO3, SCO5; IBM LAN
Server 4.0 for DOS and OS/2, and Linux