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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:
Ć 10/100Mbps Ethernet PC card.
Ć Media coupler (An UTP cable with a MAU which provides RJ-45
Jack & LED indicators).
Ć Driver diskette.
Ć 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:
ČPCMCIA Card Services Version 2.0
ČPCMCIA Socket Services Version 1.01
ČClient 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
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.