Smc 1255FTX-SC Installation Manual

EZ Card 10/100Mbps
Combo Adapter

Installation Manual

SMC1255FTX-SC

V2.0

EZ Card 10/100MBPS Combo Adapter

LED Indicators

The EZ Card network adapter includes at-a-glance LED indicators to
monitor the port connection. Depending on the model, the LEDs are
positioned on the bracket below the port, or are built into the RJ-45
port. All the LED indicators are as described in the following figure
and table.

LED Condition Status

LNK Green Indicates a valid 10BASE-T,

100BASE-TX, or 100BASE-FX link.

Off Power is off or connection is

invalid.

ACT (T/R) Flashing Indicates that the network card

Amber is transmitting or receiveing data.

100 Green Indicates a 100 Mbps connection

to the network card.

Off Indicates a 10 Mbps connection

to the network card.

FDX Amber Indicates the network card is

operating in full-duplex mode.
Flashing Packet collision is occurring in
Amber half-duplex mode.
Off Indicates the network card is

operating in half-duplex mode.

Installing the card

Equipment Checklist

After unpacking the EZ Card, check the contents of the box to be
sure you have received the following components:

• EZ Card 10/100 Mbps Combo Adapter

• Wake-On-LAN Cable

• One Driver and Documentation CD

• SMC Warranty Registration Card

• User Guide

Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect,
missing, or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and
original packing materials in case there is a need to return the
product.

Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to SMC or
register on SMC’s Web site. The EZ Card is covered by a limited
lifetime warranty.

Hardware Installation

1. Switch off all computer system components, unplug the computer,
and remove the computer cover.

2. Work in a static-free area and touch the computer chassis often to
equalize static charges.

3. Install the network card into an available bus-mastering PCI slot.

4. Make sure the network card is completely seated so that no “gold
fingers” are exposed.

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7. This model supports a Wake-On-LAN connector. The Wake-On­LAN (WOL) cable allows a WOL-enabled PC to be managed
remotely. Software can be loaded and updated, configurations
changed, data backed up, inventory checked, viruses removed,
and device conflicts eliminated. This decreases user downtime
and increases overall productivity. For using the WOL function,
connect one end of the 3-pin WOL cable to connector J1 on the
card, and the other end to the “5V Standby” connector on the
computer’s motherboard, as shown in the following figure.
(Refer to your computer’s installation manual to locate the 5V
Standby connector.)

PCI Configuration

In most cases, your network card is automatically configured when
you power-up your computer. In certain computers, however, you
must modify your BIOS by entering your CMOS SETUP utility. For
more information, refer to “PCI Compatibility” on page 27.

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5. Connect the SMC1255FTX-SC directly to your switch, hub or
cable/dsl modem using UTP cable (Category 3, 4 or 5 for 10BASE­T; Category 5 for 100BASE-TX). The maximum allowable length of
UTP cable connections is 100 meters (328ft). When inserting an
RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to
ensure that it is properly seated. The SMC1255FTX-SC comes with
an SC connector that supports 100Base-FX fiber connections using

62.5/125 or 50/ 125 micron multimode fiber optic cabling.
Because SC connections are keyed, they can only be attached in
one orientation. Connect one end of the fiber cable to the card’s
SC connector and the other end of the cable to the fiber connector
on the other device. Make certain that the device you are
connecting to is specified for 100 Mbps operation.

6. Replace the computer’s cover and power it on. The SMC1255FTX­SC should be automatically configured by the host computer’s
BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you may have to
manually configure the computer’s BIOS settings. The RJ-45
connector supports auto-negotiation, so the port can configure
itself automatically to run at the highest possible data transfer
rate (10 or 100 Mbps and half or full duplex) providing the link
partner also supports Auto-Negotiation. The SC fiber connector
enables the SMC1255FTX-SC model to support 100 Mbps
transmissions at full and half duplex over 62.5/50/125 micron
multimode fiber cable. A fiber cable link operating in full-duplex
mode can extend to remote sites up to 2 km (1.24 miles) away.

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INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERS

Windows 95/98/Me/2000 Installation

You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your
version of Windows. This is because these steps and screenshots
were created from Windows 98. Windows 95, Windows Millennium
Edition, and Windows 2000 are very similar, but not identical, to
Windows 98.

Notes:

A.For Windows NT and Window XP installations, please skip

to page 13 for instructions.

B.Installation processes such as these usually require the

use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please
have your Windows CD on hand BEFORE proceeding with
the installation.

1. After you have inserted the SMC1255FTX-SC in your machine, the
Windows operating system will automatically recognize the adapter
and prompt you for the appropriate drivers. Click the “Next” button
to begin the installation.

2. Insert the Driver CD and select the “Search for the best driver
for your device” option and click “Next”.

3. Clear all checkboxes except for “Specify a location:” Then press
the “Browse” button and look for the drivers on your CD-ROM.
(“[CD drive]:\. In most cases, this is D:\.)

4. The system should find the drivers. Now click the “Next” button
to continue the installation.

Note: If the system could not find the drivers, click the “Back”
button, and select the “Display a list of all the drivers...” option.
Select “Network Adapters” from the list of devices, press “Have
Disk” and once again browse to the location of the drivers.

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5. Once the system has copied the SMC drivers from the CD, it may
then request files from your original Windows disk. Please insert
the Windows CD at this time.

6. The system will copy the files. Do NOT press “Cancel.”

7. Once all the necessary files are copied from the Windows disk,
the driver install process will be complete. Click “Finish” to exit
the wizard.

8. You will then be prompted to reboot the machine. Please press
“Yes. ” Upon reboot, the SMC1255FTX-SC will be initialized and
ready for use.

Optional Procedures to Modify Card Settings and Add
Network Protocols

• Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and
“Network” icons. The “Network” dialog box appears. If the
correct network protocols are not installed in the “Primary
Network Logon” list box, select the primary network to which
you will be attaching. Click on “Add.” The “Select Network
Component Type” dialog box appears. Follow the on-screen
directions to select network protocols.

• For peer-to-peer networks, you may wish to enable “File and
Print Sharing” in the “Network” dialog box.

• To modify other network card properties, select the appropriate
tab or click on the “Properties” button from the “Network”
dialog box and modify properties as desired.

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