AOpen AON315 User Manual
Table of Contents
FULL PACKAGE CONTENT…….………………. 2
INTRODUCTION………………..…...…...………..3
ABOUT FAST ETHERNET………………………….3
ABOUT AUTO-NEGOTIATION………………..…….4
ABOUT WOL (WAKE-ON-LAN)…………..……..4
PRODUCT FEATURES……………………………...5
SOFTWARE DRIVER SUPPORT……..……………..8
INSTALLATION……………………………..……..9
Hardware Installation………….…..…………..9
BIOS Configuration…………………..………..9
Driver Installation…………………….……….10
Boot ROM Installation………………………..10
TROUBLESHOOTING……………………..……..12
SPECIFICATIONS…………………….…………..13
Package Content
This Adapter package should contain the following
items:
• One PCI 10/100 Ethernet adapter
• User’ s guide
• Driver diskette
Please inform your dealer immediately should there
be any incorrect, missing or damaged parts.
Introduction
The 10/100 Based-Tx Fast Ethernet Adapter card is
a 32-bit 10/100Mbps Ethernet network interface
card for PCI local bus-compliant PCs. It supports
the PCI bus mastering architecture which allows
data to be transferred very fast with low CPU
utilization and auto-negotiation feature which
makes it possible to combine one common type of
Ethernet cabling-an RJ-45 connector for twistedpair cabling that can be used for both 10Mbps and
100Mbps connection. This adapter card provides
Wake-On-LAN(WOL) function with remote
management ability, power management capability
in Green PC environment, and complies with
PC97/PC98 specification in future network.
Extensive driver support for commonly used
network operation systems is also provided.
About Fast Ethernet
Fast Ethernet is a network technology specified by
IEEE Standard 802.3u. It extends the traditional
10Mbps Ethernet technology to achieve 100Mbps
transmission and reception, while retaining the
same CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Thus while Fast
Ethernet provides a tenfold increase in network
capacity, it is wholly compatible with traditional
10Mbps Ethernet network facilities.
About Auto-negotiation
Auto-negotiation is an IEEE 802.3 procedure of
negotiating the highest data flow capability between
the device (in this case, our Adapter) and their links
partner (some other device). The data flow
information, to be negotiated, consists of the data
speed (10Mbps or 100Mbps) and data transfer
(half-duplex or full-duplex communication). The
physical process of auto-negotiation requires only a
few milliseconds to choose the fastest
communications capability between the two
devices.
About WOL
WOL (Wake-On-LAN) is an ACPI function allowing
a powered OFF computer to be powered ON from a
remote station. ACPI (Advanced Configuration
Power Interface) is a new technology and an open
industry specification to provide power
management support systems through hardware
and operating system cooperation. To use the
WOL feature, the NIC must be WOL capable and
the motherboard of the PC (for which the card is
installed) must be of ACPI architecture.
While the powered OFF computer sleeps, the WOL
NIC monitors LAN traffic for valid Wake-up frames.
The NIC will determine whether a received Wakeup frame is addressed to the PC. If so, the NIC will
send a signal to the motherboard to power ON the
computer.
What is the utility in the WOL card?
• ”I forgot a document and I'm out of town?” Send
a Wake-up signal to your computer and transfer
the needed file to your location.
• Initiate long routines and reports before you get
to work.
• Transfer files when the network traffic is low
(during late hours).
• Power ON your PC before you arrive to work.
WOL has great utility in power management of PCs,
workstations, and kiosks.
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