DEC ETHERWORKS TURBO PCI 10 COMBO Owners Manual

EtherWORKSTurboPCI10
Installation

Order Number: EK-DE450-IN. B01

Revision/Update Information: This is a revised

manual.

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

FCC ID: AO9-DE450X
FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.

Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
The use of unshielded Ethernet cables on ThinWire and thick wire ports with this

equipment is prohibited due to non-compliance with FCC regulations for a Class B
computing device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.

This product is found to be compliant with the requirements of CISPR-22 Class B
and is eligible to bear the CEmark label.

VCCI NOTICE:

Printed August 1995, September 1996

Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products

in the manner described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future

patent rights, nor do the descriptions contained in this publication imply the granting

of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in accordance with the

description.

© Digital Equipment Corporation 1996.

All Rights Reserved.

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The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DECchip, DECpc,

DECrepeater, Digital, Digital UNIX, EtherWORKS, OpenVMS, PATHWORKS,

ThinWire, and the DIGITAL logo.

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Engineers, Inc.

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Novell is a registered trademark and NetWare is a trademark of Novell, Inc.

SCO OpenServer, The Santa Cruz Operations, and UnixWare are trademarks or

registered trademarks of The Santa Cruz Operations, Inc.

Windows NT and Windows for Workgroups are trademarks, and MS–DOS, Windows,

and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective

holders.

Contents

About This Manual............................. ix

1 Introduction

Quick Start Procedures . . . ..................... 1–2

Novell NetWare VLM DOS Client ............. 1–2

Microsoft Windows 95 . ..................... 1–2

Microsoft Windows NT V3.51 ................. 1–3

Other DOS-Based Operating Environments . ..... 1–3

Features .................................... 1–4

2 Hardware Installation

System Requirements ......................... 2–1

Installing the Adapter ......................... 2–2

Connecting to an Ethernet Network . ............. 2–4

Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet

Network ................................. 2–4

Connecting to a ThinWire Ethernet Network ..... 2–5

Connecting to an Ethernet Network Using AUI. . . 2–6

Twisted-Pair Plus Cable Failover . ............. 2–6

Optional Remote Boot ROM ..................... 2–8

Installing the Remote Boot ROM . ............. 2–8

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3 Configuration and EZWORKS Installation and

Diagnostics

Adapter Configuration ......................... 3–1

EZWORKS Installation Utility. .................. 3–2

Running the EZWORKS Installation Utility ........ 3–3

Diagnostics.................................. 3–5

Running Diagnostics .......................... 3–6

Configuring the Remote Boot ROM ............... 3–8

EZWORKS Command Line Switches .............. 3–10

Command Line Switch Format ............... 3–10

Exiting the EZWORKS Installation Utility ......... 3–11

4 Software Information

Device Driver Information ...................... 4–1

Network Management Software Information ........ 4–2

Mac OS Information. .......................... 4–2

Obtaining the Latest EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10

Software . ................................... 4–3

A Problem Solving

Fault Isolation by Symptom . . . .................. A–1

Diagnostic Test Errors ......................... A–3

B General Information

Physical Description. .......................... B–1

Functional Components ........................ B–1

LEDs . . . ................................... B–2

Network Activity .......................... B–2

Twisted-Pair Link ......................... B–2

Electrical Parameters.......................... B–3

Operating Environment ........................ B–4

Connector Pinning . . .......................... B–4

Cabling Requirements ......................... B–5

Other Digital Network Adapter Products . .......... B–6

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C PCI BIOS Setup Utility

Figures

1 DE450-CA Kit Contents . . ............. xi

2 DE450-TA Kit Contents . . ............. xii

2–1 Removing the PCI Slot Cover ........... 2–2

2–2 Installing the Adapter . . . ............. 2–3

2–3 Connecting the DE450-TA to an Ethernet

Network ........................... 2–4

2–4 Connecting the DE450-CA to an Ethernet

Network ........................... 2–7

2–5 Installing the Remote Boot ROM . . . ..... 2–9

3–1 EZWORKS Installation Menu .......... 3–3

3–2 EZWORKS PCI Diagnostics ............ 3–6

3–3 Remote Boot ROM Menu . ............. 3–8

B–1 8-Pin MJ Connector (Front View). . . ..... B–5

Tables

3–1 General Adapter and Novell Command

Line Switches. . ..................... 3–10

3–2 Remote Boot ROM Command Line

Switches ........................... 3–11

A–1 Fault Isolation by Symptom ............ A–1

A–2 Diagnostic Test Error Codes ............ A–3

B–1 LED States . . . ..................... B–2

B–2 Electrical Parameters (DE450-CA) . . ..... B–3

B–3 Operating Environment . . ............. B–4

B–4 Other Products . ..................... B–6

C–1 EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 Option

Settings ........................... C–2

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About This Manual

The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter is a processor-independent
network interface card (NIC) designed for the peripheral component
interconnect (PCI) bus. The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter is
referred to as the Turbo PCI 10 adapter or adapter in this manual.

This manual explains the following:

• Quick Start network procedures for experienced network computer
users

• EZWORKS Installation utility

• Main features of the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter

• Adapter’s connectors and LEDs

• How to install the adapter in your computer

• Where to find device driver information

• Problems that you could encounter when installing the adapter,
and possible solutions

Reference to the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter includes both
models (DE450-CA and DE450-TA) unless otherwise noted.

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Manual Conventions

This manual uses the following conventions:

Convention Description

Note A note contains information of special importance.
Caution A caution contains information to prevent damage to the

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Enter

variables In command descriptions, italic type indicates a variable

Monospaced
type

equipment.
A number in a black circle in text refers to the

corresponding number in an accompanying illustration.
A word in a box indicates a particular keyboard key. For

example,

that you supply. In text, it emphasizes a term or indicates
a book title.

Monospaced type indicates a literal example of system
output.

Enter

indicates the Enter key.

Kit Contents

The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 kit includes the items shown in
Figure 1 and Figure 2. Verify that you have the following components
before proceeding:

• EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter!contained in an antistatic
packaging bag

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• Two 3½-inch distribution diskettes

#

(Additional diskettes may be added to enhance the product.)

• This owner’s manual

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• T-connector%(supplied with DE450-CA model only)

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Figure 1 DE450-CA Kit Contents

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Figure 2 DE450-TA Kit Contents

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Related Documents

Additional information relative to the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10
adapter and networks can be found in the following documents:

• OPEN DECconnect Applications Guide

(Order No. EC-G2570-42)
Provides information to help plan and install networking systems

based on Digital Equipment Corporation’s OPEN DECconnect
System and networking products.

• Network Product Guide

(Order No. EC-G4343-42)
Provides comprehensive information about Digital Equipment

Corporation’s hardware and software networking solutions.

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Safety Statements

The cautions and warnings that appear in this manual are defined as
follows:

Warning Contains information to prevent personal injury.
Caution Contains information to prevent damage to equipment.

Vorsicht Enthaält Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen,

Achtung Enthält Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen,

Danger Signale les informations destinées à prévenir les

Attention Signale les informations destinées à prévenir la

Aviso Contiene informacion para evitar daños personales.
Precaución Contiene informacion para evitar daños al equipo.

um den Benutzer vor Schaden zu bewahren.

um die Gerä te vor Schaden zu bewahren.

accidents corporels.

deterioration du matériel.

The cautions and warnings you must observe for the hardware
described in this manual are listed in English, German, French, and
Spanish as follows:

CAUTION Static electricity can damage modules and electronic

components. Digital recommends using a grounded
antistatic wrist strap and a grounded work surface
when handling any modules.

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ACHTUNG Module und elektronische Komponenten können

ATTENTION Les charges excessives d’électricité statique peuvent

PRECAUCIÓN La electricidad estática puede dañar los componentes

durch elektrostatische Entladungen beschädigt
werden. Benutzen Sie immer eine antistatische
Gelenkmanschette und eine geerdete Arbeitsunterlage,
wenn Sie am offenen Gerät arbeiten.

endommager les modules et les composants electron­iques. Digital conseille l’utilisation d’un bracelet de
masse et d’un plan de travail mis à la terre lors de
lamanipulation des modules.

electronicos y los módulos. Digital recomienda que se
utilicen cintas de pasadores y superficies de trabajo
conectadas a tierra al trabajar con cualquier módulo.

WARNING Some fiber-optic equipment can emit laser light that

VORSICHT Schauen Sie niemals direkt in ein Glasfaserkabel

DANGER Certains équipements utilisant les fibres optiques

AVISO Algunos equipos de fibra óptica pueden emitir luz láser

can injure your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or
connector port. Always assume the cable is connected
to a light source.

oder einen Glasfaseranschluß. Die Laserstrahlen in
faser-optischen Geräten können Augenverletzungen
verursachen.

peuvent émettre des rayonne-ment laser dangereux
pour les yeux. Ne vous avisez jamais de regarder par
l’extremite d’une fibre optique ou dans l’ouverture d’un
connecteur. Considerez toujours que le cable est relié a
une source lumineuse.

que daña los ojos. No sedebe mirar en una puerta de
conector o fibra optica. Siempre se debe suponer que el
cable está conectado a la luz.

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CAUTION When adding any option module to your computer,

ACHTUNG Wenn Sie Zusatzmodule in Ihren Computer ein-

ATTENTION Si vous ajoutez des options à votre système, assurez-

PRECAUCIÓN Al añadir cualquier modulo de opciones al ordenador, es

WARNING To prevent personal injury or equipment damage, do

VORSICHT Um Personen oder Geräteschaden zu vermeiden,

DANGER Pour éviter tout risque d’accident corporel ou de

AVISO Para evitar daños personales o al equipo, NO se

verify that the combined power (wattage) required
for all modules in your computer does not exceed
the power supply rating. Check your computer
documentation for this information.

bauen, darf die gemeinsame Leistung (in Watt)
aller eingebauten Module die Nennleistung nicht
überschreiten. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in der
Dokumentation zu Ihrem Computer.

vous que le nombre de watts total n’excede pas la
puissance nominale du bloc d’alimentation. Reportez­vous à la documentation de votre systeme pour obtenir
plus d’information.

preciso comprobar que la potencia combinada (vatios)
necesaria para todos los modulos del ordenador no
sobrepasa las condiciones normales del suministro de
energia. Consúltense estos datos en la documentación
del ordenador.

not insert telecommunications cabling into the optical
bypass relay connector.

dürfen Sie das Telefonkabel AUF KEINEN FALL am
Anschluß des optischen Bypass-Relais anschließen.

dommage matériel, NE BRANCHEZ PAS de cable de
télecommunication sur le connecteur de relais selectif
optique (optical bypass relay connector).

debe introducir cableado de telecomunicaciones en
el conector óptico de reles de derivación.

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1

Introduction

This chapter describes the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter
and briefly summarizes the adapter’s features. For the experienced
network computer user, this chapter also provides Quick Start
procedures to install device drivers on the various network operating
systems.

The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter is a 10-Mb/s network
interface card (NIC) that enables you to connect PCI-compatible
systems (PCs, high-end workstations, and multiprocessor servers) into
an Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 network.

The two models of the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter are as
follows:

• EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 Combo (DE450-CA)–Includes

10Base2 ThinWire, AUI, and 10Base-T twisted-pair connectors

• EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 TP (DE450-TA)–Includes a 10Base-T

twisted-pair connector

After you install the adapter in your system, you can use various
network software products to integrate your system into a local area
network (LAN) environment.

1–1

Quick Start Procedures

To Quick Start your network interface, use one of the following
procedures:

Novell NetWare VLM DOS Client

1. Install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter in your computer.

2. Attach the network cable to the appropriate connector on the
adapter.

3. Boot your computer.

4. When the DOS prompt appears, insert the EtherWORKS Turbo
PCI 10 distribution diskette 1 into drive A, then enter the
following to invoke the EZWORKS Installation utility:

A:\Setup

5. Review the settings, then click on the Install button.

6. Reboot your computer to connect to your NetWare server.

Microsoft Windows 95

1. Turn on your computer (before installing the adapter), then boot
the Windows 95 operating system.

2. Insert the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 distribution diskette 1 into
drive A, then click on the MSDOS prompt to open a DOS box.

3. Enter the following to invoke the EZWORKS Installation utility:

A:\Setup

4. Select Windows 95 NDIS 3 under the Select a Network Operating
System option. Click on the Install button to configure Windows
95 and install the driver.

5. Shut down Windows 95, then power down your computer.

6. Install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter in your computer,
then attach the network cable to the appropriate connector on the
adapter.

1–2

7. Powerup your computer. Windows 95 will automatically install

the adapter.

Microsoft Windows NT V3.51

1. Install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter in your computer.

2. Attach the network cable to the appropriate connector on the

adapter.

3. Turn on your computer, then select the following options:

• Control Panel

• Network

• Add Adapter

4. Select the <Other> Requires disk from manufacturer option, then

click on the Continue button to display the Insert Disk screen.

5. Insert the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 distribution diskette 1

into drive A, then click on OK to display the Select OEM Option
screen.

6. Select the DEC DE450 EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 option, then

click on OK.

7. Continue to configure your network.

8. Restart the Windows NT operating system when instructed.

Other DOS-Based Operating Environments

1. Install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter in your computer.

2. Attach the network cable to the appropriate connector on the

adapter.

3. Boot your computer to either a DOS or Windows environment.

4. Insert the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 distribution diskette 1 into

drive A, then enter the following:

A:\Setup

1–3

5. Select your operating environment, then click on the Help button
for further instructions.

Features

The main features of the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter are as
follows:

• High-performance 32-bit direct memory access (DMA) architecture

• Easy installation on DOS-based systems by using the EZWORKS
Installation utility

• Automatic and complete installation of NetWare VLM DOS Client
using the EZWORKS Installation utility

• SNMP manageable under SCO OpenServer, Windows NT, and
NetWare network operating systems

• Powerful parallel cut-through architecture and other patented
features maximize data throughput and minimize CPU utilization

• Digital-designed VLSI Ethernet chip (DECchip 21041) supports
high data transfer rates for optimal network performance

• Optional remote boot ROM (DE45D-AR) and FLASH memory
(DE45F-AR) interface for RPL, MOP, NetWare, and TCP/IP
protocols

• Software configurable to operate in full-duplex mode, increasing
aggregate bandwidth up to 20 Mb/s

• Supports Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 industry standards

• PCI specification compliance, V2.1

• FCC Class B, CISPR-22 Class B, CEmark, VCCI, and UL
compliance

1–4

• Supports both PCI 5.0 volt and 3.3 volt signaling environments

• Supports two LEDs, one for Link function (green) and one for

Tx/Rx function (amber)

• Enables full automatic media detection between attachment unit

interface (AUI), BNC, and twisted-pair ports (DE450-CA)

• Twisted-pair plus cable failover (DE450-CA)

• Limited lifetime warranty with return of the warranty registration

card to Digital

• Comprehensive set of device drivers for the most popular network

operating environments:

Novell NetWare server
NetWare DOS ODI Client
NetWare OS/2 ODI Client
Microsoft Windows NT (Intel, Alpha, MIPS, and PowerPC)
Microsoft Windows and Windows 95
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
Digital PATHWORKS
Digital UNIX (device driver supplied with Digital UNIX

operating system)
Digital OpenVMS (device driver supplied with Digital

OpenVMS operating system)
LAN Manager DOS
LAN Manager OS/2
SCO OpenServer
Packet Driver

1–5

2

Hardware Installation

This chapter describes how to install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10
adapter in a PCI bus master-compatible computer and how to connect
the adapter to an Ethernet network.

System Requirements

To use the Turbo PCI 10 adapter, you need the following:

1. An available PCI bus master expansion slot in your computer.

2. A system that is compliant with the PCI revision specification,

V2.1.

3. A 3½-inch diskette drive for device driver and network

management loading.

4. Cables

Use UTP/ScTP Category 5 Ethernet cable with an 8-pin MJ
connector to connect a Turbo PCI 10 TP (DE450-TA) adapter
to the network.

Use UTP/ScTP Category 5 Ethernet cable, ThinWire cable,
and a T-connector, or an AUI transceiver cable to connect a
Turbo PCI 10 Combo (DE450-CA) adapter to the network.

See the Cabling Requirements section in Appendix B for further
cable information.

2–1

Installing the Adapter

To install the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter in your system, use
the following procedure:

1. Unplug the computer and disconnect all cables that are connected
to the main system unit.

2. Remove the computer cover.

3. Unscrew and remove the option slot cover from the PCI bus
master slot that you plan to use (see Figure 2–1).

Figure 2–1 Removing the PCI Slot Cover

2–2

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4. Install the optional remote boot ROM on the adapter. (See the

Optional Remote Boot ROM section in this chapter for instructions
on how to install the ROM.)

5. Insert the adapter into the slot, then replace the screw to secure

the adapter (see Figure 2–2).

6. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the cables, then power up

your system.

Figure 2–2 Installing the Adapter

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2–3

Connecting to an Ethernet Network

Figure 2–3 and Figure 2–4 show how to connect Ethernet cables to
the connectors on the Turbo PCI 10 adapter. Use one of the following
procedures to connect your system to the network.

Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network

To connect the Turbo PCI 10 adapter to a twisted-pair network:

1. Plug the twisted-pair Ethernet cable connector into the 8-pin MJ
connector until it clicks and locks in place (see Figure 2–3 and
in Figure 2–4).

Figure 2–3 Connecting the DE450-TA to an Ethernet Network

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2. Refer to Figure B–1 in Appendix B for 8-pin MJ connector pin
assignments.

2–4

To configure a full-duplex connection, make sure that you are
connecting to another device that supports full-duplex mode to
avoid serious network problems. Full-duplex mode is enabled by the
software. See the driver
information.

README.TXT

file subdirectories for further

Connecting to a ThinWire Ethernet Network

To connect the DE450-CA adapter to a ThinWire network:

1. Attach the ThinWire cables to a T-connector.

2. If the system is at the end of an Ethernet segment, attach a

terminator to the unused side of the T-connector. If the system is
between consecutive networked systems, attach a ThinWire cable
to each end of the T-connector. Termination is usually required at
each end of a ThinWire cable segment.

3. Push the T-connector onto the BNC connector, then twist the

T-connector to lock it in place (see"in Figure 2–4).

2–5

Connecting to an Ethernet Network Using AUI

To connect the DE450-CA adapter to an AUI network:

1. Slide the latch assembly upward on the adapter’s AUI connector.

2. Plug the AUI cable connector into the 15-pin AUI connector on the
adapter.

3. Slide the latch assembly downward to lock the connector in place
(see#in Figure 2–4).

Twisted-Pair Plus Cable Failover

Although the DE450-CA adapter uses only one port at a time, multiple
cables may be connected to the adapter (see$in Figure 2–4). When
the twisted-pair port is used, an additional cable may be connected
to either the BNC or AUI port. The adapter uses the twisted-pair
connection until it is removed or fails, then it automatically switches
to the other cable.

Note

For twisted-pair plus cable failover to work properly, both
cables must be attached to valid network links when the
device driver is loaded.

2–6

Figure 2–4 Connecting the DE450-CA to an Ethernet Network

2

ThinWire

1

Twisted-Pair

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ThickWire

ThickWire

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Optional Remote Boot ROM

Digital offers the following remote boot ROMs to be used with the
EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter:

• DE45D-AR, 28-pin remote boot ROM

• DE45F-AR, 32-pin upgradable FLASH remote boot ROM

When you install a remote boot ROM on an EtherWORKS Turbo PCI
10 adapter (DE450-CA or DE450-TA) in a DOS-based system, the
ROM enables your computer to perform a remote boot using the MOP,
RPL, NetWare, or TCPIP protocols.

Installing the Remote Boot ROM

To install the remote boot ROM, use the following procedure:

1. Remove the DE450 adapter from your computer, then place it on a
flat surface.

2. Align the ROM with the corresponding outline on the 32-pin ROM
socket!(see Figure 2–5):

a. Align the DE45D-AR, 28-pin ROM#with the socket’s smaller

silk-screen outline".

b. Align the DE45F-AR, 32-pin ROM%with the socket’s larger

silk-screen outline$, or align the notch in the ROM with the
notch in the ROM socket.

Caution

Static electricity can damage modules and electronic
components. Digital recommends using a grounded antistatic
wrist strap and a grounded work surface when handling any
modules or components.

2–8

Figure 2–5 Installing the Remote Boot ROM

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3. Align the pins on the ROM with the holes in the ROM socket,

then insert the pins into their correct holes, taking care not to
bend any pins during the process. Press firmly on the ROM to
make a solid contact. (See the Configuring the Remote Boot ROM
section in Chapter 3 for ROM configuration information.)

2–9

3

Configuration and EZWORKS

Installation and Diagnostics

This chapter provides information about adapter and ROM
configuration, and how to use the EZWORKS Installation utility for
software installation and diagnostics.

Adapter Configuration

In most systems, the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter is
automatically configured by the system. This occurs when the
computer is powered up for the first time after the adapter is
installed. Use your system’s console commands or BIOS Setup utility
only if you wish to modify the configuration after you install the
adapter, or if you need to change the computer settings.

Note

Refer to your computer and operating system documentation
for instructions on how to use your system’s BIOS Setup
utility. Refer to Appendix C for PCI BIOS Setup information.

3–1

EZWORKS Installation Utility

The EZWORKS Installation utility is a DOS-based program that is
located on the DOS-based driver distribution diskette. This utility can
be run on the following:

• DOS-based systems from the DOS prompt

• Microsoft Windows, Windows for Workgroups, and Windows 95
network operating systems

• From a DOS box under an OS/2 network operating system

The EZWORKS Installation utility cannot be run on a Windows NT
network operating system or computers based on CPUs other than
Intel i86 compatible systems.

The EZWORKS Installation utility provides the following:

• Information about the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter (for
example, the adapter’s current settings)

• Capability to configure and install your system’s NetWare ODI
DOS client

• Capability to use command line switches to configure the adapter
and to display adapter information

• Information about other PCI adapters installed in your system

• Device driver installation instructions

• Capability to run some diagnostic tests

• Capability to detect MS–DOS startup menu items

This information is accessed from menu bar options and pop-up
menus.

Note

When you click on any box from the EZWORKS Installation
utility menu, the information box located at the bottom of the
menu displays information about that selection.

3–2

Running the EZWORKS Installation Utility

To run the EZWORKS Installation utility:

1. Insert the distribution diskette into drive A, then set your default

to A:.

2. At the DOS prompt, enter

Setup

to start the EZWORKS
Installation utility and display the main menu shown in
Figure 3–1.

Figure 3–1 EZWORKS Installation Menu

EZWORKS Installation Menu

File Tools Help

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or DOWN ARROW to select. ESCape or ALT/F then ENTER to EXIT. ALT/T for
PCI Bus or Adapter Diagnostic information. ALT/H for HELP.

Select a Network Operating System

NetWare ODI DOS Client - VLM

Create/Modify Novell config files

Novell Frame Type -->
First Network Drive -->

Network Operating System configuration options

Select DOS Menu

IOport Addr Memory Addr IRQ Ethernet Address Card's Slot Bus Master

E100 10400100 10 00-00-F8-00-02-6E Enabled Enabled

Information Box

Destination Directory

C:\NWCLIENT

ETHERNET_802.2
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Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT

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If your system has a DOS startup menu on startup, you can select
a specific menu item in which to place the startup command
for the currently selected network operating system (NOS).
Otherwise, the selected network operating system startup
command is placed at the end of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

If you do not wish the utility to add any commands to your
AUTOEXEC.BAT file, click on the Modify AUTOEXEC.BAT option
to turn it off.

3. Click on the Install button to install and configure the selected
network operating system, including drivers.

Note

The EZWORKS Installation utility is automatically ready to
install and configure your system as a NetWare ODI client.
Once the information box indicates that the NetWare ODI
client installation is complete, reboot your system to connect
to your NetWare server.

4. Click on the Help box to display device driver installation
instructions for the selected network operating system.

5. Click on the information boxes, located at the bottom of the menu,
for explanations of the adapter’s settings.

3–4

Note

If multiple adapters are installed in your system, a Multiple
cards detected button will be displayed. Click on this button
for information about additional Digital EtherWORKS PCI
adapters installed in your system. To change the settings, see
Appendix C.

6. Click on the Tools option menu to display PCI bus information,

run diagnostic tests on your adapter, and configure an installed
remote boot ROM.

7. Click on the Help option menu items to display an explanation of

the utility, how to obtain the latest device drivers, and the version
number of the utility (from the About menu item).

Diagnostics

As previously mentioned, the diagnostics for the EtherWORKS Turbo
PCI 10 adapter are run from the EZWORKS Installation utility. It
is recommended that you run diagnostics after initial installation to
ensure that the adapter is set up to meet your system requirements
and to verify the adapter’s functionality.

If the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter is active (when a network
device driver is loaded), diagnostics will not run. If necessary,
comment out the command that loads the device driver in the
CONFIG.SYS or other files, then cold boot the computer to deactivate
the adapter. For Windows 95 users, perform a shutdown, then restart
the computer in MS–DOS mode.

3–5

Running Diagnostics

To run diagnostics:

1. Click on the Diagnostics menu item from the Tools option (shown
in Figure 3–1) to display the following:

Figure 3–2 EZWORKS PCI Diagnostics

EtherWORKS PCI Diagnostics

EtherWORKS PCI Adapter Tests

All

run

Registers Write/Read Test

run

Ethernet Address ROM CRC Test

run

Internal Loopback Test

run

CRC Logic Test

run

Interrupt Loopback Test

run

Two Buffered Xmt/Rcv Test

run

Chained Xmt/Rcv Test

run

Force Collision Test

run

Setup Frame Filter Test

run

General Purpose Timer Test

Information Box

run

External Loopback Test

run

Show Network Connection

Network Point-to-Point Connectivity Test

run

Start Echo Station Test

run

Start Network Link Test

Transmit Receive

OFF

OFF

Clicking on the 'All' button will execute all adapter [non-Network related]
tests

Exit

3–6

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2. Click on the All button to run all non-network diagnostic tests.

3. Click on individual tests to run any network or adapter diagnostic

test.
When diagnostics are complete, the box located to the right

of the test will indicate whether the test passed or failed. If
the test fails, an error message will appear in the information
box. See Table A–2 for diagnostic test error messages and the
recommended corrective action.

4. The Show Network Connection Test can be used to determine if

the adapter is physically connected to your Ethernet network.

5. The Network Point-to-Point Connectivity Test can be used to

verify a network connection between two EtherWORKS Turbo
PCI 10 adapters. Click on the run button next to the Start Echo
Station Test to activate the adapter to loop back packets with the
Ethernet address of 00-11-11-11-11-11. Press

Esc

if you wish to

end the test.
Click on the run button next to the Start Network Link Test on

another system. This will start the adapter transmitting packets
to the system that is presently the Echo Station. Press

Esc

to
end the test. If the packets are successfully echoed back to the
Network Link Station, they will be tabulated in the Transmit and
Receive boxes.

3–7

Configuring the Remote Boot ROM

Once you have installed a remote boot ROM on your adapter and
installed the adapter in your system, use the following procedure to
configure the ROM:

1. Click on the remote boot ROM menu item from the Tools option
to display the Remote Boot ROM Menu (see Figure 3–3). If a
remote boot ROM is not installed in your system or is installed
incorrectly, an error message will appear.

Figure 3–3 Remote Boot ROM Menu

Remote Boot ROM Menu

RPL NetWare MOP TCP/IP Utilities

ROM Version

V2.0

Remote Boot ROM Enabled or Disabled

SET

Enabled

Period of time the Remote Boot ROM will try to

SET

boot before timing out and booting locally
Remote Boot ROM Protocol

SET

WRITE

Use this option to select whether the Remote Boot ROM is Enabled or
Disabled. The setting appears in the box to the right.

Update Remote Boot FLASH ROM software

ROM

RUN

Diagnostics

EXIT and save settings

SET OFF

Information Box

RomShield

\install\flash450.bin

ON

3–8

2.5 Minutes

RPL

Config

SET

Menu

QUIT

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Command line parameters can be used as an alternative method
to configure your remote boot ROM. For example:

A>Setup/remote=enable/protocol=RPL

See the EZWORKS Command Line Switches section in this
chapter for further information.

2. Select the desired options:

Enable the remote boot ROM to establish a remote boot
session when the computer is powered up.

Select the period of time to attempt a remote boot before a
local boot occurs (MOP only). The default time is 2.5 minutes.

Select the appropriate remote boot protocol to be used to
establish a remote boot session.

a. Use the MOP protocol in PATHWORKS V4.1x

environments.

b. Use the NetWare xxxx protocol in Novell NetWare

environments. The xxxx stands for the corresponding
frame type configured on the NetWare server performing
the remote boot.

c. Use the TCP/IP protocol in BOOTP remote boot

environments.

d. Use the RPL protocol (the default) in PATHWORKS V5.x,

Microsoft LAN Manager V2.2, Microsoft Windows NT
Advanced Server V3.5x, and IBM LAN Server V3.x, V4.0
environments.

If you have a FLASH ROM version of the remote boot ROM,
click on the WRITE button if you wish to update the ROM
software.

Run diagnostics to check the integrity of the remote boot
ROM.

Click on the ROMShield button to turn ON/OFF the antivirus
function before a remote boot session is established (for
NetWare, TCP/IP, and RPL). The default is ON.

3–9

Click on the Config Menu button to turn ON/OFF the ability to
change the remote boot settings before a remote boot session is
established. When the Initializing Digital... message appears,
press Ctrl/Alt/B to enter the Config Menu. The default is
OFF.

3. Save your changes by selecting the Exit and save settings option.

EZWORKS Command Line Switches

The EZWORKS Installation utility supports command line switches.
These switches perform EZWORKS functions when a single Digital
PCI adapter is installed in your computer. The format for command
line switches is not case sensitive; however, all switch fields must be
entered without spaces before or after the equal sign (=) and without
truncating switch names. (Refer to the following section for the
correct command line format.)

Command Line Switch Format

Table 3–1 and Table 3–2 list and describe the available EZWORKS
command line switches. For further information, see the
EZWORKS.TXT file located in the
distribution diskette.

Table 3–1 General Adapter and Novell Command Line Switches

Switch Description

/INSTALL

directory on the

/help or /? When these switches are included in the command line,

/nodisplay Turns off screen display except for /?, /help, /status, and

/novell Performs a full Novell DOS Client installation. Use the

/status Displays current Digital PCI adapter configuration.

3–10

EZWORKS displays help information on the command line
switches.

any error messages.

/frametype command to override the IEEE 802.2 default
frametype.

Table 3–2 Remote Boot ROM Command Line Switches

Switch Description

/autoupdateflash Only updates an installed FLASH ROM if

/cfg=(enable, disable) Allows you to enable or disable the

/protocol=(mop,rpl...) Modifies the remote boot protocol to the

/remote=(enable, disable) Allows you to change your adapter’s remote

/rs=(enable, disable) Allows you to enable or disable ROMShield

/timeout=(30secs, 2_5mins) Selects the period of time the adapter will

/updateflash Allows you to write or update an installed

the current version of the FLASHxxx.BIN
file is later than the version of the currently
installed FLASH ROM.

configuration screen for the remote boot
ROM. The adapter default is OFF.

value you specify. For ROMs V2.0 or earlier,
the valid values are MOP, RPL, and RPL_
19h. For ROMs V2.0 or later, the valid
values are MOP, RPL, TCPIP, NETWARE_
802_2, NETWARE_802_3, and NETWARE_
ETHERNET_II. The adapter default is RPL.

boot setting to Enable or Disable according to
the value you specify. The adapter default is
Disable.

antivirus protection. The adapter default is
ON.

attempt a remote boot before a local boot
occurs (MOP only). The adapter default is

2.5 minutes.

remote boot FLASH ROM using the
flash450.bin file.

Exiting the EZWORKS Installation Utility

To exit the EZWORKS Installation utility and return to the DOS
prompt, use either the File option from the menu bar, or press the
key.

Esc

3–11

4

Software Information

The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 kit contains device driver software
and installation information, and network management information.

Device Driver Information

The distribution diskette’s
root directory, contains a list of the supported device drivers and the
directory structures for the supported operating environments.

The diskette contains additional
structures for each supported operating environment. The information
in these files pertains to the specific device driver or operating
environment corresponding to the subdirectory where they are found.

\README.TXT

README.TXT

file, located in the diskette’s

files within the directory

4–1

Network Management Software Information

The network management diskette contains the NICWORKS local
management application. NICWORKS is a graphical tool that allows
the user to view adapter performance statistics in real time.

The

\README.TXT

root directory, contains a list of additional supported network
management software and the directory structure for the supported
operating environments.

file, located in the network management diskette’s

The network management diskette contains additional
files within the directory structures for each supported operating
environment. The information in these files pertains to the
specific network management software or operating environment
corresponding to the subdirectory where they are found.

README.TXT

Mac OS Information

The supported device drivers for Mac OS are available electronically.
See the following section for further information.

4–2

Obtaining the Latest EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10
Software

The device driver software diskette included in your EtherWORKS
Turbo PCI 10 kit can become outdated as operating system software
evolves. The latest versions of the driver files can be found on the
Internet, CompuServe, World Wide Web, or Network Product Business
Bulletin Board Service (NPB BBS) by using the following procedures:

• Internet:

1. Perform an anonymous ftp connection to
Your login name is

2. Enter your password. (Use your Internet electronic mail
address as your password.)

3. Using uppercase and lowercase letters (as shown), change
your directory to one of the following:

cd /pub/DEC/adapters/ethernet/de450/release
cd /pub/DEC/adapters/ethernet/de450/interim

4. Select image mode before extracting binary (non-ASCII) files:

ftp> i

5. Retrieve a driver file, as in the following example:

ftp> get

6. Enter

7. Use the -d option to extract subdirectories and files to the root

quit

to exit ftp.

directory of a blank diskette:

C:\> pkunzip -d

anonymous

driver

.ZIP

driver

.

.ZIP

ftp.digital.com

.

4–3

• CompuServe:

1. Enter

!Go decpci

to select the DECPCI forum and enter the

LAN Controllers library.

2. Select the Browse option to scroll through the library titles.

3. Click on the DE450 title, then press

Return

to display the

description of the DE450.

4. Select the Retrieve option to copy the file to your system.
For information on how to obtain a CompuServe account in the

U.S., call 1-800-848-8990.

• World Wide Web:
Enter the following universal resource locator (URL) to access

Digital’s adapter Home Page on the World Wide Web:

http://ftp.digital.com/pub/DEC/adapters/home.html

• Network Product Business (NPB) Bulletin Board Service:

1. Using a modem (parameters 9600, 8, n, 1), connect to the NPB

Bulletin Board Service in the U.S. by dialing 508-486-5777.

2. Using a modem, connect to the PC Business Unit (PCBU)

Bulletin Board Service (PCBU BBS) in Europe by dialing
(33) 92 96 03 12, then select networks product/area 23.

3. Follow the menu-driven instructions on your screen to

download the driver files.

4–4

A

Problem Solving

This appendix describes problems that you could encounter when
installing the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter, and suggests
possible causes and solutions.

Fault Isolation by Symptom

Table A–1 describes how to isolate faults by the symptoms that occur.

Table A–1 Fault Isolation by Symptom

Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action

The system is
on, but there
is no display or
response from
the keyboard.

The monitor is either
not on or not connected
to the video board.

The Turbo PCI 10
adapter is not seated
securely.

The network cable is
loose.

Be sure the monitor cable is
firmly connected to the video
board. Set the monitor’s power
switch to ON.

Turn your system off, reseat
the adapter, then turn
your system on again (see
Chapter 2).

Secure the cable.

(continued on next page)

A–1

Table A–1 (Cont.) Fault Isolation by Symptom

Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action

The system does
not remote boot.

The adapter is
preventing your system
from operating correctly.

The IRQ settings are
incorrect.

The PCI slot containing
the adapter is not
enabled or not enabled
for bus mastering.

The Turbo PCI 10
adapter is not configured
for remote boot.

The default remote
boot timeout could be
insufficient for a busy
network.

The Ethernet address is
not registered with the
remote boot server.

The remote boot ROM
is not present or is
incorrectly installed.

Disconnect the cable from the
adapter. Turn your system
off, reseat the adapter, then
turn your system on again. If
the problem persists, contact
your system administrator or
Authorized Digital Distributor.

Check the adapter’s settings
in the EZWORKS Installation
utility. Use the BIOS Setup
utility to change any settings.

Use the BIOS Setup utility to
enable the PCI slot.

Ensure that the remote boot
feature is enabled by the ROM
Setup utility supplied with
your boot ROM.

Change the remote boot
timeout period to 2.5 minutes.

Register the Turbo PCI 10
adapter with the server. If the
problem persists, contact your
system administrator.

Check the ROM installation to
ensure it is aligned and seated
correctly, and there are no
bent pins.

(continued on next page)

A–2

Table A–1 (Cont.) Fault Isolation by Symptom

Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action

The ThinWire link is not
connected correctly.

The twisted-pair link is
down, signaled by the
green LED being off on
the DE450-TA adapter.

Check to see if the coaxial
cable is connected and
terminated correctly at each
end.

Verify that the twisted­pair cable is connected and
correctly attached to the hub.
A straight-through or cross­over type of cable may be
required.

Diagnostic Test Errors

Table A–2 describes the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter
diagnostic test error messages and the recommended corrective
actions for each group of messages.

Table A–2 Diagnostic Test Error Codes

Error Message Recommended Actions

Registers Read/Write error
Ethernet Address ROM CRC
error

Ensure that the Turbo PCI adapter is
seated securely in a PCI bus slot, or try
another available PCI bus slot.
Ensure that the adapter was installed
correctly during BIOS Setup: the PCI slot
is enabled, an IRQ number is assigned,
and bus mastering is enabled. (See
Appendix C for more information.)

1

1

If the problem persists, the adapter could be defective. Depending on where you
purchased the adapter, contact either your Authorized Digital Distributor or Digital
Technical Support.

(continued on next page)

A–3

Table A–2 (Cont.) Diagnostic Test Error Codes

Error Message Recommended Actions

Internal Loopback error
Interrupt Loopback error

CRC Logic error Network-related test failures. If the

Two Buffered Xmt/Rcv error
Chained Xmt/Rcv error
Force Collision error
Setup Frame Filter error

General Purpose Timer error IRQ conflict (when two adapters want to

External Loopback error Confirm that the internal loopback test

Echo Station error
Network Link error

Memory allocation error Insufficient memory for diagnostics;

IRQ conflict (when two adapters want to
use the same interrupt line) or the PCI
slot was not enabled. Check the adapter’s
settings in the EZWORKS Installation
utility. Use the BIOS Setup utility to
change any settings.

1

driver was installed before running
diagnostics, power down your system,
then start again.

1

Network-related test failures. If the
driver was installed before running
diagnostics, power down your system,
then start again.

1

use the same interrupt line) or the PCI
slot was not enabled. Check the adapter’s
settings in the EZWORKS Installation
utility. Use the BIOS Setup utility to
change any settings.

1

passed. Ensure that the selected medium
port was attached with a loopback
connector.

Confirm that the internal and external
loopback tests passed. Ensure that the
medium port is selected correctly and the
cable is connected correctly.

release some memory. If the problem per­sists, contact your system administrator.

1

If the problem persists, the adapter could be defective. Depending on where you
purchased the adapter, contact either your Authorized Digital Distributor or Digital
Technical Support.

(continued on next page)

A–4

Table A–2 (Cont.) Diagnostic Test Error Codes

Error Message Recommended Actions

Unable to find Digital network
card error

Ensure that the Turbo PCI adapter is
seated securely in a PCI bus slot or try
another available PCI bus slot.
Ensure that the PCI adapter was
installed correctly during BIOS Setup:
the PCI slot is enabled, an IRQ number is
assigned, bus mastering is enabled, and
remote boot is enabled (optional). (See
Appendix C for more information.)

1

Network is active error Unload the driver or cold boot your

system to deactivate the adapter.

1

If the problem persists, the adapter could be defective. Depending on where you
purchased the adapter, contact either your Authorized Digital Distributor or Digital
Technical Support.

Note

The last three error messages are network related. These
messages appear in the EZWORKS Installation utility
Diagnostics information box.

A–5

B

General Information

This appendix provides general system specifications and cabling
requirements for the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter.

Physical Description

The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter meets the criteria for
variable-height short cards that use the 32-bit PCI bus connector. The
adapter measures 5.70 inches (144.8 mm) x 3.75 inches (95.3 mm),
and is constructed using two-layer circuit board technology.

Functional Components

The major functional components of the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10
adapter are as follows:

• 10Base-T twisted-pair Ethernet (8-pin MJ connector) network

interface (DE450-TA and DE450-CA)

• 10Base2 ThinWire Ethernet (coaxial) network interface

(DE450-CA)

• AUI Ethernet network interface (DE450-CA)

• DECchip 21041

• Two LEDs that indicate transmit and receive network activity,

and link status

• Remote boot ROM socket

B–1

LEDs

During normal system powerup, both the amber and green LEDs turn
on and remain on. Once the network software and driver are loaded,
or the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter’s diagnostics are running,
the LEDs reflect status as described in Table B–1.

Table B–1 describes the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter LEDs.

Table B–1 LED States

LED Color Description

Activity Amber On or blinking—Network is active.

Off—Network is inactive.

Link Green

1

This LED is used when twisted-pair or twisted-pair full-duplex mode is selected and
a twisted-pair cable is attached to the network. Refer to the Twisted-Pair Link LED
description for more information.

1

Network Activity

When the network or diagnostic software is running, the amber
LED turns on whenever transmit or receive data is detected on
the network. With low levels of network activity, the LED blinks.
As network activity increases, the LED blinks faster, and at times
appears to remain on.

On—Link is OK.
Off—Link has failed.
Blinking—Link is failing.

Twisted-Pair Link

When the network or diagnostic software is running, the green LED
turns on in either twisted-pair or twisted-pair full-duplex mode if
receive data or link pulses are detected. If no receive data or link
pulses are detected within 150 milliseconds, the green LED turns off,
indicating link fail status.

B–2

Electrical Parameters

Table B–2 shows the electrical parameters for the EtherWORKS
Turbo PCI 10 adapter.

Table B–2 Electrical Parameters (DE450-CA)

Cable Type

Twisted-pair 1.9 W 0.38 A –
ThinWire 1.7 W 0.34 A –

1

AUI

1

When using the AUI cable, the amount of +12.0 Vdc power used is dependent on the

transceiver or medium attachment unit (MAU) to which the adapter is connected.

Power
Maximum

7.0 W 0.2 A 0.5 A

The maximum power for the DE450-TA adapter is 1.0 watts;
the maximum amount for +5.0 Vdc power is 0.2 amps.

When adding adapters to your computer, verify that the
combined power (wattage) required for the adapters in your
computer does not exceed the power supply rating. Check
your computer documentation for this information.

dc Amps (+5.0 V)
Maximum

Note

Caution

dc Amps (+12.0 V)
Maximum

B–3

Operating Environment

Table B–3 lists the recommended operating environment specifications
for the EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter.

Table B–3 Operating Environment

Condition Value

Temperature (at sea level) 0°C—70°C (32°F—158°F)
Relative humidity 8% to 80% (noncondensing)
Radiated emissions FCC Class B, CISPR-22 Class B, CEmark Class B,

and VCCI 2

Connector Pinning

The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter’s 10Base-T twisted­pair networks connector has the following pin signals (also see
Figure B–1):

Pin Number Signal Name

1 Transmit +
2 Transmit ­3 Receive +
4 NC (no connection)
5 NC (no connection)
6 Receive ­7 NC (no connection)
8 NC (no connection)

B–4

Figure B–1 8-Pin MJ Connector (Front View)

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Cabling Requirements

Use one of the following cable types, or its equivalent, to connect your
EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter to the network. The xx stands for
cable length in meters for each of the following Digital part numbers:

• 10Base-T twisted-pair cable:
BN25G-xx—Point-to-point unshielded twisted-pair patch cable

to connect an EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter to an office
wallplate from a repeater

BN26M-xx—Point-to-point shielded twisted-pair office cable to
connect an EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter to a shielded
office wallplate

BN24F-xx—Crossover (4-conductor, 2 twisted-pair) unshielded
twisted-pair office cable to connect an EtherWORKS Turbo
PCI 10 adapter to another EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10
adapter, or an EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter to an office
wallplate from a 900-series DECrepeater

BN26N-xx—Crossover (4-conductor, 2-twisted pair) shielded
twisted-pair office cable to connect an EtherWORKS Turbo
PCI 10 adapter to another EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10
adapter, or an EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter to a
shielded office wallplate from a 900-series DECrepeater

B–5

• 10Base2 ThinWire cable:
BC16M-xx—ThinWire cable used with an H8223-00

T-connector and an H8225-00 ThinWire terminator when
connecting to an office wallplate.

• AUI cable:
BNE4C-xx—IEEE 802.3 office transceiver cable
BNE3H-xx—(PVC) IEEE 802.3/standard transceiver cable
BNE3L-xx—(Plenum) IEEE 802.3/standard transceiver cable

For more information about network configuration, planning,
and cabling, refer to the OPEN DECconnect Applications Guide
(PN EC-G2570-42).

Other Digital Network Adapter Products

The EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter is part of a complete family
of low-cost switches, repeaters, adapters, and ROMs developed
by Digital Equipment Corporation. Other products are listed in
Table B–4.

Table B–4 Other Products

Product Order Number Description

EtherWORKS Switch
6T/2TX

B–6

EK-DEL6X-IN.A01 Provides five 10 Mb/s

8-pin MJ ports and one
10 Mb/s TP/AUI/BNC
combination port to
connect to a subnetwork
or directly to a PC, server,
or key workstation,
and two 8-pin 100 Mb
/s Fast Ethernet ports for
connection to a backbone
or server.

(continued on next page)

Table B–4 (Cont.) Other Products

Product Order Number Description

EtherWORKS Switch
2TTX

EtherWORKS Hub 8TX
Repeater

DE45X-AR Remote Boot
ROM

DE20M-AR Remote Boot
ROM

Fast EtherWORKS PCI
10/100 Adapter

DEC FDDIcontroller
/PCI Adapter

EK-DEL2X-IN. A01 Provides two 10/100 Mb/s

8-pin MJ ports to connect
to either a subnetwork or
directly to a PC, server,
or workstation.

EK-DELXR-IN.A01 Provides eight 100 Mb/s

8-pin MJ ports to connect
to a PC or workstation
and one daisy-chain port
to connect to another
compatible repeater.

EK-DE45X-AR.A01 Enables you to perform

a remote boot using the
MOP or RPL protocols
when installed on an
EtherWORKS Turbo PCI
10 adapter.

EK-DE20M-AR.A01 Enables you to perform

a remote boot using
MOP or RPL protocols
when installed on an
EtherWORKS 3 Turbo
adapter in a DOS-based
system.

EK-DE500-IN.C01 Provides single 10 Mb/s

or 100 Mb/s 8-pin MJ port
to connect to IEEE 802.3
Ethernet networks.

EK-DEFPA-IN.C01 Provides direct connection

of industry standard
computers with a PCI I/O
bus to a 100-Mb/s FDDI
network.

(continued on next page)

B–7

Table B–4 (Cont.) Other Products

Product Order Number Description

DEC FDDIcontroller
/EISA Adapter

EtherWORKS 3 Turbo
Adapter

EtherWORKS PCMCIA
Turbo Adapter

EtherWORKS Turbo
EISA Adapter

EK-DEFEA-IN.D01 Provides direct connection

of industry standard
computers with EISA I/O
bus to a 100-Mb/s FDDI
network.

EK-LEMAC-IN.D01 Provides capability

to integrate IBM
compatible PCs into LAN
environments using IEEE

803.3 Ethernet protocols.

EK-DEPCM-IN.A01 Provides a credit card

sized adapter link for
laptop and notebook
PCs to 10-Mb/s Ethernet
networks.

EK-DE425-IN.A01 Provides capability

to integrate EISA­compatible computers
into a network using
twisted-pair, AUI, or
ThinWire Ethernet cables
supporting full-duplex
operation of 20 Mb/s.

To order these products, contact an Authorized Digital Distributor or
Digital sales representative. For more information, call 800-457-8211
in the U.S. and Canada, 508-692-2562 in other locations, or your local
sales office.

B–8

C

PCI BIOS Setup Utility

This appendix describes the PCI BIOS Setup utility and provides
a list of the PCI option settings and requirements to use for the
EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter.

Some earlier PCI systems contain a PCI BIOS Setup utility that
enables you to select and permanently store information about the
computer’s hardware and software in the battery-backed memory of
the CMOS RAM. This information is used each time the computer is
booted and can be changed each time you run the Setup utility.

When you invoke the BIOS Setup utility, perform the following
steps for each PCI slot that contains an EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10
adapter:

1. Enable the PCI slot.

2. Assign an IRQ number.

3. Enable bus mastering.

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Table C–1 lists typical PCI option settings and the requirements for
an EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 adapter. On later PCI plug-and-play
systems, the PCI BIOS automatically configures the adapter, so there
is no user action needed.

Table C–1 EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10 Option Settings

This setting . . . Allows you to . . .

EtherWORKS Turbo PCI 10
Requirements

Enable/disable
device

IRQ Set an IRQ default for

Enable master Enable bus mastering on

Latency timer Set the PCI latency

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Some PCI computers have a slot that does not support bus mastering. Make sure that

the Turbo PCI 10 adapter is installed in a PCI slot that has bus mastering capabilities.

Enable or disable each
PCI slot.

each PCI slot (none or
any valid IRQ).

a PCI slot.

timer (in PCI clocks) for
each PCI device.

PCI slot must be enabled.

Any valid IRQ.

PCI slot must be enabled
for bus mastering.

All settings supported.

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Note

Check the device driver

README.TXT

files to make sure the

drivers you install support shared interrupts.

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