Smc 1255TX-1 User Guide

Copyright

Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties
which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent
rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.

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SMC Networks, Inc.

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All rights reserved.

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company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Contents

Warranty …………………………………………………….………………...... 3

Compliances ……………………………..……………………………………. 5

Introduction/ Hardware Description .....................................................….. 7

Package Contents ………………………………………………………….… 8

Hardware Installation ……….……………………………………….………. 9

Driver Installation …………………………………………..………………... 10

Windows 9x ………..………….……………………….……………….….… 11
Windows ME ……….……………….……………………………….………. 15
Windows NT ……….………………….…………………………….……….. 17
Windows 2000 ………...…………………….…………………….….……… 18
Windows XP ……………………………………….………..……………….. 20

Driver Verification ……………………..……………………………………. 27

Troubleshooting ……………….……………………………………………. 31

Cable Types and Specifications ……………..…………….……………… 33

Technical Specifications ...………………………………………………..… 34

Terminology …….………………………………………………..……….…… 35

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Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Statement: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its products to be free from defects in
workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All SMC products
carry a standard 90-day limited warranty from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. SMC
may, at its own discretion, repair or replace any product not operating as warranted with a similar or
functionally equivalent product, during the applicable warranty term. SMC will endeavor to repair or replace
any product returned under warranty within 30 days of receipt of the product.

The standard limited warranty can be upgraded to a Limited Lifetime* warranty by registering new products
within 30 days of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller. Registration can be accomplished via the
enclosed product registration card or online via the SMC web site. Failure to register will not affect the standard
limited warranty. The Limited Lifetime warranty covers a product during the Life of that Product, which is
defined as the period of time during which the product is an ‘Active’ SMC product. A product is considered to
be ‘Active’ while it is listed on the current SMC price list. As new technologies emerge, older technologies
become obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its product line with one that
incorporates these newer technologies. At that point, the obsolete product is discontinued and is no longer an
‘Active’ SMC product. A list of discontinued products with their respective dates of discontinuance can be
found at http://www.smc.com/smc/pages_html/support.html.

All products that are replaced become the property of SMC. Replacement products may be either new or
reconditioned. Any replaced or repaired product carries either a 30-day limited warranty or the remainder of the
initial warranty, whichever is longer. SMC is not responsible for any custom software or firmware,
configuration information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products
returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. Products returned to SMC should have any customer-installed
accessory or add-on components, such as expansion modules, removed prior to returning the product for
replacement. SMC is not responsible for these items if they are returned with the product.

Customers must contact SMC for a Return Material Authorization number prior to returning any product to
SMC. Proof of purchase may be required. Any product returned to SMC without a valid Return Material
Authorization (RMA) number clearly marked on the outside of the package will be returned to customer at
customer’s expense. For warranty claims within North America, please call our toll-free customer support
number at [phone]. Customers are responsible for all shipping charges from their facility to SMC. SMC
is responsible for return shipping charges from SMC to customer.

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Limited Warranty

WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE: IF AN SMC PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE,
CUSTOMER’S SOLE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT IN
QUESTION, AT SMC’S OPTION. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. SMC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT
ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR
USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. SMC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING
AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR
WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE
BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OR OTHER
HAZARD.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), SHALL SMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS
OF BUSINESS, OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE, OR INTERRUPTION OF
ITS PRODUCTS, EVEN IF SMC OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.*

SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under
the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard
one-year warranty from date of purchase.

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Compliances

FCC - Class B

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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that the 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:

• Reorient 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

EC Conformance Declaration - Class B

SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Europe,
Edificio Conata II,
Calle Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2o, 4a,
08970 - Sant Joan Despí, Barcelona, Spain.

This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of the Council Directive 89/336/EEC
on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and
73/23/EEC for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC.
For the evaluation of the compliance with these Directives, the following standards were applied:

RFI Emission:

• Limit class B according to EN55022:1998

• Limit class B for harmonic current emission according to EN61000-3-2/1995

• Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system according to

EN61000-3-3/1995

Immunity:

• Product family standard according to EN55024:1998

• Electrostatic Discharge according to EN61000-4-2:1995 (Contact Discharge: ±4 kV, Air

Discharge: ±8 kV)

• Radio-frequency electromagnetic field according to EN61000-4-3:1996 (80 - 1000 MHz with

1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)

• Electrical fast transient/burst according to EN61000-4-4:1995 (AC/DC power supply: ±1 kV,

Data/Signal lines: ±0.5 kV)

• Surge immunity test according to EN61000-4-5:1995 (AC/DC Line to Line: ±1 kV, AC/DC

Line to Earth: ±2 kV)

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• Immunity to conducted disturbances, Induced by radio-frequency fields: EN61000-4-6:1996

(0.15 - 80 MHz with 1 kHz AM 80% Modulation: 3 V/m)

• Power frequency magnetic field immunity test according to EN61000-4-8:1993 (1 A/m at

frequency 50 Hz)

• Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity test according to EN61000-

4-11:1994 (>95% Reduction @10 ms, 30% Reduction @500 ms, >95% Reduction @5000
ms)

LVD:

• EN60950 (A1/1992; A2/1993; A3/1993; A4/1995; A11/1997)

Warning: Do not plug a phone jack connector in the RJ-45 port. This may damage this device. Les
raccordeurs ne sont pas utilisé pour le systéme téléphonique!

Industry Canada - Class B

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of
Communications.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de
Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le
ministère des Communications.

Japan VCCI Class B

Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class B

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Introduction

SMC’s EZ PCI Card 10/100 is a dual-speed Fast Ethernet card for PCI local bus-compliant computers. A true
plug-and-play device, this card is auto-configurable upon power up and also supports auto-negotiation to
automatically select the optimum speed and communication mode of an attached device. This EZ PCI Card
10/100 complies with ACPI and OnNow PC98/ PC99 and also supports Remote LAN Wakeup for remote
management. Software can be loaded and updated, configurations changed, data backed up and inventory
checked, all from a central location. See “Remote LAN Wakeup” on page 5 for more information.

Features and Benefits

• Compatible with IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standards

• Full- and half-duplex support for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps speeds

• Auto-negotiation selects 10/100 Mbps and full/half duplex automatically

• Supports full-duplex operation for up to 200 Mbps of bandwidth

• Automatic configuration set up using the PCI computer’s BIOS setup program

• Supports Remote LAN Wakeup for efficient centralized desktop management

• Supports optional boot ROM for remote booting of a management PC’s operating system

• ACPI and OnNow/PC98/99 compliance reduces power consumption

Hardware Description

The EZ PCI Card 10/100 is equipped with:

• 1 RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps connections

• 1 Socket for optional boot ROM

• 1 LED indicator

The components of the EZ PCI Card 10/100 are shown in the figure below:

LED Indicator

The SMC1255TX includes one status LED indicator, for LINK/Activity.

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Remote LAN Wakeup

Remote LAN Wakeup capability is a key feature of a centrally managed PC environment. This technology
enables networked PCs to be “woken up” from a sleep or powered-off state so they can be managed from a
central location, at any time of the day or night.

To employ Remote LAN Wakeup, three elements are required:

• Desktop management software that can send a “wake-up” packet to a PC.

• A Wake-On-LAN enabled PC motherboard that can supply low-level auxiliary power to a

network card when the PC is powered off.

• A Wake-On-LAN network card that can recognize a wake-up packet and signal the PC to power up.

A Wake-On-LAN enabled PC is never completely powered off. It maintains a low-level auxiliary power supply
to the motherboard. Even if the PC is powered off, the network card is always active and monitoring the
network. When a wake-up packet is detected, the card signals the motherboard to power up the PC. With the PC
powered on, maintenance and other support tasks can be performed.

Equipment Checklist

After unpacking the EZ PCI 10/100 card, check the contents of the box to be sure you have received the
following components:

• EZ PCI 10/100 card SMC1255TX-1

• Quick Install Guide

• Drivers and Documentation CD

• SMC Warranty Registration Card

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 PCI
Card 10/100 is covered by a limited lifetime warranty.

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Hardware Installation

Warnings:

• Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical

components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card.

1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the computer’s cover.

2. Select an unused PCI bus-master slot and remove its protective bracket.

3. Carefully insert the card and press until all the edge connectors are firmly seated inside

the slot. Then screw the card’s bracket securely into the PC’s chassis.

4. Connect the EZ PCI Card 10/100 directly to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX hub or switch

using UTP cable (Category 3, 4 or 5 for 10BASE-T; Category 5 for 100BASE-TX). The
maximum allowable length of UTP cable connections is 100 meters (328 ft). When
inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is
properly seated.

5. Replace the computer’s cover and power it on. The EZ PCI Card 10/100 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. See
“Troubleshooting” on page 10.

6. The driver & Documentation that accompanies the EZ Card 10/100 contains all the

network operating system drivers supported by this card. Please read the
“RELEASE.TXT” file on the CD for a list of all drivers. Refer to this guide for
instructions on installing drivers. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded from
SMC’s Web site (see the back cover of this guide).

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Driver Installation

Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows. Please have your

Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.

Setup Processes

The following are Operating System-specific options that may appear during this installation
procedure:

Windows 95/98: If you are using Windows 95 or 98, you must have your original Windows CD on
hand. The system will request it near the end of the installation process.

Windows Me: The installation process is fully Plug-and-Play. You will be asked to reboot when the
process is complete.

Windows NT: This is NOT a Plug-and-Play operating system. As a result, you need to manually
add the adapter to your network properties. (See Section 5 for further details)

Windows 2000/XP: Select [Install the software automatically] if prompted and click [Next] to
complete the installation.

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Windows 9x

NOTE: Installation processes will require the use of your original, licensed copy of Windows.

Please have your Windows CD available BEFORE proceeding with the installation.

Step 1: After you have inserted the EZ Card 10/100 SMC1255TX-1 PCI Card in your machine, the
Operating System will automatically recognize the adapter and prompt you for the appropriate
drivers. Click the [Next >] button to begin the installation.

Step 2: Insert the Driver CD and select the [Search for the best driver for your device] option and
click [Next >]. In Windows 95, you may be immediately asked to enter the path of the driver
location. Type ?:\SMC1255\WIN95. (Note: The "?" equals the letter of your CD-ROM drive. In
most cases, this is D.)

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