MaxTech NX-32PCI User Manual
High Performance
32-Bit PCI Bus
Ethernet Adapter
With support for BNC and
RJ45 connectors
NX-32PCI
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SER'S
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Part #MAN108 Rev. 1.0 NX32PCI/D
Contents
Section One - Introduction ................................. 1
Section Two - Installation .................................. 1
Section Three - Driver Installation ..................... 8
Section Four - Using the Remote Boot ROM .. 10
Section Five - Troubleshooting......................... 11
Section Six - Cable Information ....................... 12
Section Seven - Specifications ........................ 12
Section Eight - Technical Support ................... 13
Section Nine - Notices ..................................... 13
Section One - Introduction
MaxTech’s NX-32PCI Series network adapters are
high performance, full duplex 32-bit adapters conforming to IEEE 802.3 standards for use on 10
Mbps Ethernet networks. The adapters are compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.0
providing 32-bit data transfer for maximized data
throughput and optimized CPU utilization. LED
status indicators are provided for monitoring or
troubleshooting network activities.
Two cable connectors (RJ45, BNC) on the cards
provide flexibility in attaching to Ethernet networks.
The cards automatically detect the media type
used. Also included are drivers supporting all popular network operating systems.
Section Two - Installation
This section will provide step by step instructions on
how to install your new MaxTech network adapter.
Installation of this network adapter consists of A)
hardware installation, B) card configuration and C)
network driver installation.
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2.1 Unpacking Your Network Adapter
Your package should contain the following items:
Adapter Card BNC T-connector
Driver disk User's Guide
The back plate of the card has
Figure 2-1
the following features (See Figure 2-1):
• 2 network cable connectors:
RJ45 Connector for
10BASE-T networks
BNC Connector for
10BASE-2 networks
• 2 LED indicators with the fol-
RJ-45
lowing functions:
LINK (green) - Link Status.
The card is success-
LINK
ACT
fully connected to a
10Base-T network. Not
used with BNC connections.
BNC
ACT (green) - Network ac-
tivity. Indicates when
the card is receiving
network data.
2.2 Hardware Installation
Installation of this adapter card requires opening
and manipulating your PC. Exercise caution at all
times when working with AC powered and staticsensitive equipment. Turn off and unplug your PC
before installation. Discharge any static electricity
from your body by touching any metal surface.
Note: If you are also installing the optional boot
ROM, refer to Section 2.2.1 for detailed ROM
installation instructions before beginning adapter
installation.
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1. Turn off your computer and all peripherals.
2. Make a note of the power cord and other
cables connected to your computer and
disconnect them.
3. Remove your computer’s cover (refer to
your computer’s owner manual).
4. Select an available PCI expansion slot, and
then remove the slot cover.
5. Touch the computer chassis before remov-
ing the adapter from its anti-static bag. This
will discharge any static electricity from your
body.
6. Carefully install the adapter by firmly press-
ing the card into the slot you have chosen,
applying even pressure until the adapter is
completely seated in the slot.
7. Fasten the retaining bracket with the screw
from the slot cover. Make sure the adapter
is properly aligned. Store the slot cover for
future use.
8. Replace the computer cover and reconnect
the power cord and all cables.
9. Attach the network cable to your adapter.
Proceed to Section 2.3.
2.2.1 Boot ROM Installation (optional)
An empty ROM socket is provided on the adapter
to accept an optional Remote Boot ROM (available
from your dealer). The Boot ROM allows the PC to
load the Operating System over the network for
diskless applications.
1. Insert the Boot ROM into the socket. Make
sure that the notch on the ROM matches the
one on the socket (refer to Figure 2-2).
2. Be certain to enable your adapter's boot
ROM by setting the Boot ROM Size parameter to “16 Kilobytes” when running the
SETUP.EXE program after the card has
been installed (Refer to Section 2.4.2). Re-
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Figure 2-2 Boot ROM alignment
Align ROM
and socket
notches
turn to Section 2.2 to continue installation.
2.3 PCI Adapter Configuration
The steps used to configure your adapter depend
on whether your computer system supports the
Plug and Play (PnP) 1.0a specification. You most
likely have a Plug and Play 1.0a compliant system
if it was purchased after June 1994 or if the BIOS
is dated after June 1994.
If your system is PnP compliant, either in BIOS or
if you are running Windows 95, go to Section 2.3.1.
If you have a non-Plug and Play system, proceed
to Section 2.3.2 for detailed information on how to
configure your adapter.
2.3.1 Configuration in Plug and Play systems
On systems with Plug and Play motherboards the
card will be configured automatically by the system's
BIOS during boot-up. The BIOS automatically
assigns the I/O base address and IRQ to the card
for proper operation. Continue to Section 2.4.
2.3.2 Configuration in Non-Plug and Play Sys-
tems
Early generation PCI bus PCs require that the PCI
adapter card be configured using the BIOS setup
program. Setup options include: A) enabling the
specific slot in which the adapter is installed, B) the
selection of Bus Master mode, and C) selection of
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