ASUS PXI-G45 User Manual

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PXI-G45

Gigabit Ethernet Card

User Guide

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Product Name: ASUS PXI-G45 E1176
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Contents

About this guide...............................................................................v

Conventions used in this guide ..............................................v

Where to find more information ..............................................v

ASUS contact information ..............................................................vi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Introduction......................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-2

1.3 Models................................................................................ 1-3

1.4 Layout................................................................................. 1-3

1.5 Feature ............................................................................... 1-4

1.6 LED Descriptions................................................................ 1-4

1.7 System Requirements ........................................................ 1-5

1.8 Installing the Network Card ................................................ 1-5

1.9 Connecting to the Network ................................................. 1-6

1.10 Installing the Network Driver .............................................. 1-6

Chapter 2: Driver Installation

2.1 Microsoft® Windows® NT Server 4.0.................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Intel® LAN Driver Installation.................................. 2-2

2.2 Microsoft

2.2.1 Intel® LAN Driver Installation.................................. 2-7

2.3 Microsoft

2.3.1 Intel® LAN Driver Installation................................ 2-12

2.4 Novell

2.4.1 Intel® LAN Driver Installation................................ 2-14

2.5 UnixWare* 7 and Open UNIX* 8 ...................................... 2-17

2.5.1 Installation and configuration ............................... 2-17

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Windows® 2000 Server ..................................... 2-7

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Windows® XP Professional.............................. 2-12

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NetWare® Server.................................................. 2-14

2.6 Linux RedHat 7.3/8.0........................................................ 2-20

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2.7.1 Intel

LAN Driver Installation................................ 2-20

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About this guide

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a
task.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the
ASUS Contact Information on page vi.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com
Support Email: [e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail] (for marketing requests only)

Technical Support

Support Hotline: Components: [phone]
Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/kontakt (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de
Support Fax: [phone]

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Chapter 1

All about the ASUS PXI-G45 Network Interface
Card: the model features, card layout, system
requirements and introduction to network card and
driver installation procedures.

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Introduction

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1.1 Introduction

Thank you for buying the ASUS PXI-G45 Gigabit Ethernet card!
This user’s guide tells you how to install and configure the card. It is assumed

that you have adequate knowledge on PCs and some familiarity with Ethernet
networks.

1.2 Package Contents

Check the following items if present in your package. If you discover damaged
or missing items, contact your retailer.

(1) ASUS PXI-G45 Gigabit Ethernet card
(1) Support CD
(1) User Guide

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1.3 Models

The ASUS PXI-G45 Gigabit Ethernet card comes in a standard bracket for
regular PCs.

Standard Model

1.4 Layout

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Boot ROM chip is an optional item. If your card did not come
with this chip, an empty socket is provided in case you wish to
install a Boot ROM at a later time.

ACT/LNK

10=OFF

100=ORG

1000=GRN

LAN Controller

PXI-G45

R

Boot ROM
(optional)

intel

RC82545EM

PCI Interface

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1.5 Features

RJ45

PCI-X Interface

• Full 64-bit (133 MHz) PCI-X bus interface

• Zero wait-state bus master data bursts

• PCI-X slot support

Network Interface

• Intel 10/100/1000 BASE-T speed

• RJ-45 LAN port

Boot ROM Interface (optional)

• Supports 64KB/128KB, byte-wide Flash ROM devices

1.6 LED Descriptions

The following describes the activity and speed LED located on the RJ-45 port.

SPEEDACT/LNK

Table 1.6 LED Table

ACT/LINK LED

Status Description
OFF No link
GREEN Linked

Status Description
OFF 10Mbps connection
ORANGE 100Mbps connection

SPEED LED

1-4

FLASHING Acting

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GREEN 1Gbps connection