IMC Networks MCPC 10-100 User Manual

McPC 10/100

(ISA & PCI Versions)

Operation Manual

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to

cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The use of non-shielded I/O cables may not guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B

limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B

prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

Warranty

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from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use in accordance with IMC Networks' instructions
and directions for a period of six (6) years after the original date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the limitations set
forth below.

At its option, IMC Networks will repair or replace at no charge the product which proves to be defective within such
warranty period. This limited warranty shall not apply if the IMC Networks product has been damaged by unreasonable
use, accident, negligence, service or modification by anyone other than an authorized IMC Networks Service Technician
or by any other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship. Any replaced or repaired products or parts carry
a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.

To receive in-warranty service, the defective product must be received at IMC Networks no later than the end of the
warranty period. The product must be accompanied by proof of purchase, satisfactory to IMC Networks, denoting
product serial number and purchase date, a written description of the defect and a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) number issued by IMC Networks. No products will be accepted by IMC Networks which do not have an RMA
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arising from breach of warranty, or otherwise with respect to the manufacture and sale of any IMC Networks product,
whether or not IMC Networks has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.

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Table of Contents

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....................................................ii

Warranty............................................................................................................ii

About the McPC 10/100 ....................................................................................1

PCI Version ........................................................................................................2

Installing the McPC 10/100 (PCI Version) .......................................................2

Configuring the McPC 10/100 (PCI Version)...................................................2

Modes of Operation (PCI Version)..................................................................4

Auto Negotiation (PCI Version).......................................................................5

Transparency (PCI Version) ............................................................................5

Link Fault Detection (PCI Version)..................................................................5

LED Indicators (PCI Version)...........................................................................7

ISA Version ........................................................................................................8

Installing the McPC 10/100 (ISA Version)........................................................8

Configuring the McPC 10/100 (ISA Version) ...................................................9

Modes of Operation (ISA Version) ................................................................10

Auto Negotiation (ISA Version) .....................................................................11

Transparency (ISA Version)...........................................................................11

Link Fault Detection (ISA Version) ................................................................11

Twisted Pair Crossover/Pass-Through Button (ISA Version)............................12

LED Indicators (ISA Version) .........................................................................13

Link Fault Detection LED Activity (ISA Version) ............................................13

Specifications (PCI and ISA Versions) ................................................................14

IMC Networks Technical Support.....................................................................14

Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines.......................................................................15

Safety Certifications..........................................................................................16

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About the McPC 10/100

The McPC TX/FX is an IEEE 802.3 single-conversion PC media converter card that
converts:

• 10Base-T twisted pair and 10Base-FL multi-mode or single mode fiber, or

• 100Base-TX twisted pair and 100Base-FX multi mode or single mode fiber.

The McPC 10/100 can be installed in any PC with a standard PCI or ISA slot. It
includes diagnostic LEDs for each port, and a 4-pin peripheral power supply
connector.

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PCI Version

Installing the McPC 10/100 (PCI Version)

Offering plug-and-play operation, the McPC 10/100 comes ready to install, utilizing
power from the PC’s power supply. To install the McPC 10/100:

Turn off the PC

1.

Remove its cover

2.

Find an empty PCI slot

3.

Align the McPC 10/100 in the slot

4.

Screw the the McPC 10/100 into the computer casing’s bracket

5.

Make sure the McPC 10/100 does not extend past the edge of the case

6.

7.

Attach the keyed mini-power connector to the McPC 10/100

Attach the male end of the “Y” connector to one of the computer’s standard size

8.

power connectors

Replace the cover

9.

Attach the cables between the McPC 10/100 and the devices that will be

10.

interconnected

NOTE

The McPC 10/100 DOES NOT plug into the motherboard. McPC 10/100 draws

power from the computer; no additional power source is necessary.

Configuring the McPC 10/100 (PCI Version)

Before installing, configure McPC 10/100 for desired features using the DIP Switch
located as shown below on the printed circuit board (PCB). The following illustration
shows the location of the DIP Switch as well as its default settings. Consult the chart
below for the function of each switch.

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The table below shows the DIP Switch settings for McPC 10/100:

Feature Switch # Function Default

LFD 5 Link Fault Detection (Available in Force modes only) OFF

AN 6

Force 7

10/100 8

Auto Negotiation Mode (Valid only when Force mode
is disabled)
Force Mode – Forces the converter to operate at 10 or
100 Mbps as determined by switch
Valid only when switch
When ON, the converter operates at 10 Mbps. When

OFF

, the converter operates at 100 Mpbs. 8 is only

valid in Force Mode, i.e. when switch

7

is

ON.

8

7

is ON

ON

OFF

OFF

NOTE

Switch #'s

1 – 4

are factory configured

– DO NOT CHANGE

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