ASUS PXI-G45 User Manual

® PXI-G45

Gigabit Ethernet Card

User Guide

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Product Name:	ASUS PXI-G45 E1176
Manual Revision:	First Edition
Release Date:	May 2003

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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® Windows® 2000 Server .....................................		2-7
	2.2.1	Intel® LAN Driver Installation ..................................	2-7
2.3	Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional ..............................		2-12
	2.3.1	Intel® LAN Driver Installation ................................	2-12
2.4	Novell® NetWare® Server ..................................................		2-14
	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
2.6	Linux RedHat 7.3/8.0........................................................		2-20
	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.

Introduction

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1.1Introduction

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.

1.2Package 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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1.3Models

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

1.4Layout

Boot ROM (optional)

LAN Controller

RJ-45 LAN Port

PXI-G45	intel
	RC82545EM
ACT/LNK
10=OFF
100=ORG
1000=GRN

PCI Interface

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.

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1.5Features

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

1.6LED Descriptions

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

RJ45

ACT/LNK				SPEED

Table 1.6 LED Table

ACT/LINK LED		SPEED LED
Status	Description	Status	Description
OFF	No link	OFF	10Mbps connection
GREEN	Linked	ORANGE	100Mbps connection
FLASHING	Acting	GREEN	1Gbps connection

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