NOTE: Text only. Please unzip the manual.zip file to see more detail. Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Description The 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card is compliant with the PCMCIA TYPE II standard. The media coupler is an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with a MAU which provides RJ-45 Jack & LED indicators. The card is switchless, software configurable, and provides full support for the PCMCIA card information structure (CIS). An enabler program can successfully drive the Ethernet PC card. 1.2 Features „« Complies with IEEE802.3 10Base-T and IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX. „« Fits into TYPE II PCMCIA slot. „« PCMCIA standard 68-pin connector for attachment to PC and 15- pin flat connector to media coupler. „« 10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing capability. „« Supports UTP cable or STP-5 cable (optional). „« Full/Half-duplex auto-negotiation for both 10Base-T and 100Base- TX „« Switchless design, hardware settings are software configurable. „« 10/100Mbps Link active, Full/Half duplex, and Transmit/Receive LED indicators. „« Extensive driver support including Novell Netware 3.X, 4.X ODI Driver, NDIS Driver for Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT3.51, NT4.0 and Packet Driver. 1.3 Specifications A. Card specifications The 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card is a 68-pin PCMCIA standard card. It measures 8.5 cm by 5.5 cm by 5.0 mm. It provides a 16-bit bus interface and 16KB network data packet buffer. The I/O BASE address selected by software is from 300H to 360H and the interrupt value is one of 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 15. B. Media coupler An unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable with a MAU which provides RJ-45 Jack & LED indicators. C. Environment specifications The operation temperature is from 0 to 55 degrees centigrade. The operating humidity is from 10% to 90% (noncondensing). 1.4 Quick Installation This section outline the steps needed to install the Ethernet PC card, install the software, and connect the card to the network. 1. Install the 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card (Refer to chapter 2). 2. connect the media coupler to the PC card, then insert the card into the PCMCIA slot. 3. Install the PCMCIA software (Refer to Chapter 3). 4. Install the network software (Refer to Chapter 3). Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Package Contents Please check whether the following items are in your package: ƒÜ 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card. ƒÜ Media coupler (An UTP cable with a MAU which provides RJ-45 Jack & LED indicators). ƒÜ Driver diskette. ƒÜ User's manual. 2.2 Hardware Description The 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card's main PCB board is encased in a stainless compact frame that is easily transportable. It is a 68-pin connector and a 15-pin flat connector for attaching to the PC and the media coupler, respectively. 2.2.1 Media Coupler A media coupler with a MAU with RJ-45 jack is available for attaching the card to the Ethernet network and the other side is a 15 pin flat connector for connecting to the PC card. 2.2.2 LED Indicators There are four LED indicators atop the MAU of the media coupler (see Figure 2-2.1 below) . Figure 2-2.1 LED Indicators (1) ACT : This LED can monitor the network activity. It is green in color. This LED is normally off. It will flash off and on when there is traffic on the network. The frequency of flashing rapidly increases with the network traffic. (2) 10 LNK : This LED can monitor the link status of the card's connection. It is green in color. It will light up when a valid 10BASE-T link is established. (3) 100 LNK : This LED can monitor the link status of the card connection. It is green colored. It will light up when a valid 100Base-TX link is established. (4) FDX : This LED can monitor the link status of the card's connection. It is green colored. This LED lights up to indicate that the connection is in Full- duplex mode. 2.3 Installing the 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC Card The following is the procedure to install the 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card: 1. Turn off the host computer. 2. With the 68-pin connector on the base unit facing the PCMCIA slot, slide the base unit all the way into the PCMCIA slot as shown in the following figure. 3. Plug the 15-pin connector of the media coupler into the PC card. 4. Connect the media coupler to the Ethernet network equipment by use of a RJ-45 cable (with plug type connector). 5. Power on the computer. Chapter 3 Software Installation 3.1 Introduction The Ethernet PC Card is a feature-packed credit card-sized adapter for PCMCIA-compliant personal computers. It plugs into a TYPE II PCMCIA slot, providing a 16-bit bus interface and 16KB network data packet buffer. Five connection types are available for users to choose from : Auto Negotiation (Auto Sense), 10BaseT, 10BaseT Full Duplex, 100BaseTX and 100BaseTX Full Duplex. The card is switchless, software configurable, and provides full support for the PCMCIA Card Information Structure (CIS). A Card Service Client Driver program that can recognize previously installed Card and Socket Services. You will be able to use the Ethernet PC Card by running the enabler program. This makes it highly compatible with most computer systems. The detailed, step-by-step installation procedure for each driver, please reference to the README.TXT file in the installation diskette. The following sections will describe how to use the card enabler program EN100CS.EXE, and the installation program INSTALL.EXE to setup drivers which run in DOS environment. 3.1.1 System Requirements To use your PCMCIA card, it is necessary that you have a computer with a PCMCIA Type II slot. You must also be running DOS Version 5.0 or higher. The supported PCMCIA environments for this adapter are as follows: ƒåPCMCIA Card Services Version 2.0 ƒåPCMCIA Socket Services Version 1.01 ƒåClient Driver (Enabler) 3.1.2 Default and Setup Options The Ethernet PC Card option setting depends on which software is used to enable the adapter. The PCMCIA card can be enabled by the EN100CS.EXE, Card Services Client Driver. When using EN100CS.EXE Card Service Client Driver, only two option settings are available: Interrupt and Base I/O Port. The default settings are IRQ 5 and Base I/O Port 300. Other available settings are illustrated in the following table: Option Settings Default Interrupt (IRQ) 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 15 IRQ 5 I/O Port 300, 320, 340, 360 I/O 300 Table 3-1.2.1 Client Driver Option Settings 3.2 Installation Before your computer system can recognize your Ethernet PC card, it is necessary to run some software to enable it. This section gives a brief overview of the installation process. 3.2.1 Installation Program The PC card comes with an installation program that allows you to automate the installation task. We recommend using the INSTALL.EXE program to make installation as painless as possible. The INSTALL.EXE program allows you to do auto configuration, where the program automatically selects the most suitable option settings, or do a custom configuration, where you individually select each option setting. 3.2.2 Quick Installation 1. Install your Card and Socket Services software to your computer. System with Card and Socket Services allow the PC card to configure itself automatically by detecting available system resources and insert or remove the card while the system is on. We call this features "hot swappable", thus inserting or removing it while the host is on will not affect the system. 2. You can run the INSTALL.EXE program found on your Installation Disk. The install program guides you through the installation process and help install the network drivers needed to run the card on your network operating system. If you successfully run the install program you can go on to step 5. If you are unsuccessful then go on to next step. 3. Use the Card Service client driver, EN100CS.EXE, found on your Installation Disk, to enable your card. You can install the client driver by typing EN100CS at the DOS prompt or including it as a line on your CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT file. When installing the client driver, it is important to note that the driver should be loaded after Card and Socket Services are loaded. 4. Turn your computer off and insert the PC card into the slot. The card is keyed to go in one way only. Then attach the network cable to the PC card. 5. Turn your computer on and connect to your network. If you cannot connect to the network, refer to the README.TXT file in the Installation Disk. 3.3 Using the INSTALL Program Before you can use your PC card, you need to install and modify some files in your computer system. You can make these changes manually, or you can let the INSTALL.EXE program make them. This chapter explains how you can use install program to install the enablers and all of the necessary files where the network operating system needs. 3.3.1 The INSTALL Program To run the install program, type "install" <Enter> at the DOS prompt. You should see an opening screen which welcomes you to the program and asks if you wish to continue. Figure 3.3.1-1 Opening Screen Press <Enter> to continue running the install program. The program will then ask for the directory name where it can install driver files. You can press <Enter> to accept the default directory name, or enter a new name and press <Enter> to continue with installation. Figure 3.3.1-2 Install directory path The next screen asks if you want to do an Auto Configuration or a Custom Configuration. Select Auto Configuration if you want to do a quick installation and can use the default configuration settings. If you wish to individually set any of the settings, then select Custom Configuration. Figure 3.3.1-3 Select Auto or Custom Installation 3.3.2 Auto Configuration If you selected the Auto Configuration, the program will auto detect what the IRQ and I/O Port the PC card can use. After detecting the configuration successfully, the program will show the following screen. Figure 3.3.2-1 Configuration Information After running the configuration process, you will be prompted to select the type of network that you are installing drivers to. Select a Network Operating System from the list by moving the cursor keys and pressing <Enter> at your selection. Figure 3.3.2-2 Network OS Selection After selected the Network Operating System, the install program will copy and /or modify some files on your boot drive. Your CONFIG.SYS file will also be modified to include the Client Driver (EN100CS.EXE). You should see the following message for a successful installation. Figure 3.3.2-3 Successful Installation Screen [Note] INSTALL will modify your NET.CFG files to make sure the IRQ and I/O port setting is the same as your selected in Figure 3.3.2-1 or Figure 3.3.3-1. 3.3.3 Custom Configuration To do a custom installation, you need to select the Custom Configuration Menu after you begin the install program. After selecting the Custom Installation Menu, you will see a series of submenu prompting you to select an IRQ, I/O Port and Memory Window Address. Interrupt Select The first submenu to appear is the Interrupt submenu. To select an interrupt, move the cursor key to the interrupt of your choice and select it by pressing <Enter>. Interrupts available to your Ethernet PC card are 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12 and 15. Figure 3.3.3-1 Select Interrupt I/O Port Select To select an I/O Port, move the cursor key to your selected I/O address and press <Enter> to select. Available I/O Port are 300H, 320H, 340H and 360H. Figure 3.3.3-2 Select I/O Port After making your selection, you will see the NETWORK OS SELECTION screen shown in Figure 3.3.2-2 Network OS Selection. You should follow the same directions until you see the Figure 3.3.2-3 Successful Installation Screen. 3.4 Manual Installation In most case, the install program can make all of the changes to your system necessary for using your Ethernet PC card. However, in some case you may wish to make the change manually. This section explains the drivers and files modifications needed to enable your Ethernet PC card. 3.4.1 Enabler The Ethernet PC card can be enabled by a Card Services client driver. EN100CS.EXE The Card Service client driver, EN100CS.EXE, communicates with your computer 's PCMCIA controller. The install program will automatically add a line in your CONFIG.SYS file using the following syntax and format: DEVICE=[path]\EN100CS.EXE [/IRQ=x] [IO=mmm] [/?] valid options: x= Interrupt number (3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 15) mmm= Hex I/O Port (300, 320, 340, 360) where: /?= Display a list of options If you load the EN100CS.EXE without any switches, then the default settings are as follow: INT: 5 PORT: 300 You can install the EN100CS.EXE by typing "EN100CS" at the DOS prompt or including it as a line on your CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Examples of CONFIG.SYS For those who installed EMM386.EXE in your config.sys, please exclude memory address D400-D7FF from your system. PCMCIA Ethernet Card will use this space to read Ethernet ID and CIS from on-board flash memory. [Example] DEVICE=EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D400-D7FF or DEVICE=EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-DFFF For those who installed Card and Socket Services device driver in your config.sys, please run EN100CS.EXE after those device driver. [Examples] [Phoenix PCM+ V3.X] DEVICE=C:\PCM3\CNFIGNAM.EXE /SETUP-DEFAULT DEVICE=C:\PCM3\PCMSS.EXE DEVICE=C:\PCM3\PCMCS.EXE DEVICE=C:\PCM3\PCMRMAN.SYS DEVICE=C:\PCM3\PCMSCD.EXE DEVICE=C:\EN100CS.EXE /IRQ=5 /IO=300 [SystemSoft CardSoft V3.1] DEVICE=C:\CARDSOFT\SS365SL.EXE /* Socket Service for Intel */ DEVICE=C:\CARDSOFT\CS.EXE DEVICE=C:\CARDSOFT\CSALLOC.EXE DEVICE=C:\EN100CS.EXE /IRQ=5 /IO=300 [Award CardWare V2.0] DEVICE=C:\CARDWARE\SSPCIC.EXE DEVICE=C:\CARDWARE\PCCS.EXE DEVICE=C:\CARDWARE\PCRM.EXE /AUTODETECT DEVICE=C:\EN100CS.EXE /IRQ=5 /IO=300 [AMI AMICARDZ] DEVICE=C:\AMI\SSSL.SYS DEVICE=C:\AMI\AMICS.SYS DEVICE=C:\EN100CS.EXE /IRQ=5 /IO=300 [Databook CardTalk V3.02] DEVICE=C:\CARDTALK\TMB250.SYS /io:240 DEVICE=C:\CARDTALK\CTALKCS.EXE DEVICE=C:\CARDTALK\CARDTALK.SYS /A /IOW=300-31F /MEMW=D000-D7FF DEVICE=C:\EN100CS.EXE /IRQ=5 /IO=300 [IBM Thinkpad Socket and Card Services V2.12] DEVICE=C\EMM386.EXE NOEMS I=B000-B7FF X=C800-CFFF X=D000-DFFF DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\IBMDSS01.SYS /D DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\IBMDOSCS.SYS DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\DICRMU01.SYS /MA=C800-DFFF DEVICE=C:\THINKPAD\$ICPMDOS.SYS DEVICE=C:\EN100CS.EXE /IRQ=5 /IO=300 Appendix A Troubleshooting These guidelines give you tips on how to deal with notebook computer that is unable to communicate with the network. If the problems remain unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. 1. Unshielded twisted-pair connection results in card failure, both LNK LED indicator are off. The possible reason for this symptom is invalid twisted-pair link. Solving: (1) Check the RJ-45 connection for loose cabling. (2) Check for wrong RJ-45 pin assignments. 2. 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card failure, can't log into network. The possible reasons for this symptom may be a bad connection, or the PC card is not properly installed in PCMCIA slot, or host PC's slot defective. Solving: (1) Check cabling for loosing connection or wrong pin assignment if you are using the RJ-45 connection. (2) Check if the card is properly inserted in the PCMCIA slot; it may have been accidentally loosened. (3) Install the 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card in another PC, or install it on another slot. If problem is eliminated, then the original PC's slot is defective. Contact your PC vendor for assistance. 3. Card failure after configuration. The possible reason for this symptom is the configuration conflict. Solving: (1) Check I/O and IRQ for possible setting conflicts. Make sure they do not conflict with other devices. 4. Ejecting the card from the PCMCIA socket hangs or reboots the computer. Solving: (1) To prevent this phenomenon from occurring, stop the card by using the PC Card tool in the Control Panel or the PC Card icon on the taskbar before you remove the card. USER'S MANUAL Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 4 3Download Driver Pack
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