Adaptec PCI
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters
Driver Installation README files
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README driver installation instructions for specific
operating systems can be found in:
Operating System Diskette Location
NetWare Server - Duralink \README\NW-DURA.TXT
NetWare Server - NON Duralink \README\NW-STND.TXT
DOS ODI Workstation \README\DOSODI.TXT
Windows for Workgroups \README\WFW.TXT
NDIS 2.0 Environments (DOS and OS/2) \README\NDIS.TXT
OS/2 Warp \README\OS2.TXT
Windows NT 4.0 - Duralink \README\NT40DUR.TXT
Windows NT 3.5 - Duralink \README\NT351DUR.TXT
Windows NT 4.0 - NON Duralink \README\NT40STD.TXT
Windows NT 3.5 - NON Duralink \README\NT351STD.TXT
Windows 95 \README\WIN95.TXT
Lantastic \README\LANTASTI.TXT
MSCLIENT \README\MSCLIENT.TXT
Generic Packet Driverlink \README\ODIPKT.TXT
Additional Drivers
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Additional drivers are available from Adaptec's BBS,
CompuServe, FTP and Web sites (see contact information
below) or from the operating system vendor. The following
chart summarizes additional drivers and their sources.
Instructions for obtaining the drivers can be found below
the chart.
Operating System | ANA-6901 ANA-6910 ANA-6911/T4 ANA-6911/TX
System |
Windows NT MIPS | Adaptec
Windows NT PowerPC | Adaptec Adaptec
NEXTSTEP 3.2 | NEXT
NEXTSTEP 3.3 | NEXT NEXT NEXT NEXT
Solaris 2.4 | Sun Sun
Solaris 2.5 | Sun Sun Sun Sun
SCO Unix 3.2.4.2 | Adaptec Adaptec
Obtaining drivers from NEXT:
To request the latest version of the NEXTSTEP driver from
NeXTanswers, send an Internet E-mail to
nextanswers@next.com, and place one of the following numbers
in the "Subject" field, depending our your adapter:
1668 - EM960 PCI (ANA-6901) NEXTSTEP 3.2
1881 - EM960 PCI (ANA-6901) NEXTSTEP 3.3
1926 - EM110 T4 (ANA-6911/T4), EM100 TX (ANA-6910/TX), and
EM110 TX (ANA-6911/TX) NEXTSTEP 3.3
Obtaining drivers from Sun:
Sun Solaris drivers are available for the ANA-6901 (EM960) and
ANA-6910/TX (EM100 TX) from Sun's World Wide Web site at
http://access1.sun.com/gateway/drivergate/driverMain.html
Obtaining drivers from Adaptec:
Look under "Adaptec Technical Support" below for contact
information for Adaptec's electronic forums.
Adaptec PCI Family
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The Adaptec PCI product line includes the following
products:
ANA-6901 Single port 10 Mbps UTP
ANA-6901 Combo Single port 10 Mbps AUI/BNC/UTP
ANA-6904/TP Four port 10 Mbps UTP
ANA-6904/BNC Four port 10 Mbps BNC
ANA-6911/T4 Single port 10/100 Mbps CAT 3 UTP
ANA-6911/T4 Combo Single port 10 Mbps BNC and 10/100 Mbps CAT 3 UTP
ANA-6944/T4 Four Port 10/100 Mbps UTP
ANA-6910/TX Single port 100 Mbps UTP
ANA-6911A/TX Single port 10/100 Mbps UTP
ANA-6911/TX Single port 10/100 Mbps UTP
ANA-6911/TX Combo Single port 10 Mbps BNC and 10/100 Mbps UTP
ANA-6911A/TX Combo Single port 10 Mbps BNC and 10/100 Mbps UTP
ANA-6940/TX Four Port 100 Mbps UTP
ANA-6944/TX Four Port 10/100 Mbps UTP
ANA-6944A/TX Four Port 10/100 Mbps UTP for Pentium Pro Systems
ANA-6910/FX-ST Single Port 100 Mbps Fiber / ST Connectors
ANA-6910/FX-SC Single Port 100 Mbps Fiber / SC Connectors
Adaptec Technical Support
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Adaptec Technical Support can also be reached via:
North America: 800-959-7274 or (408) 945-2550. 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
Product Support
Representatives: (408)934-7274. M-F: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
After hours, on weekdays and holidays, product
support available on a fee basis at 800-416-8066.
Electric Bulletin
Board Service (BBS) (408)945-7727. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Interactive FAX: (408)957-7150. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
North American E-mail: support@adaptec.com
FTP: ftp.adaptec.com
World Wide Web: http://www.adaptec.com/networking
Bridge Chip Support for Quartet Adapters
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Windows NT and Windows 95 require a system BIOS that
supports the PCI-PCI bridge chip, when used with a multiport
adapter like an Adaptec Quartet. For determining PCI bridge
chip support, see Chapter 1 of the User's Guide, in the
"Configuring Quartet Adapters" section.
Adaptec Setup Program
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The EMDIAG.EXE program in the root directory of your
Adaptec diskette is designed to provide diagnostics and
testing information about your adapter. For information
about using EMDIAG.EXE, see EMDIAG.TXT in the \README
directory of your Adaptec diskette.
Line Speed Autodetection
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The Adaptec 10/100 adapters automatically detect and
run at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Depending on the speed of
the network onto which you connect them, these adapters will
run at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. For 100 Mbps speeds, the TX
adapters require the use of Category 5 UTP or IBM Type 1 STP
cabling; the T4 adapters can use CAT 3, 4 or 5 UTP cabling
for 100 Mbps.
AUI Port on Adaptec ANA-6901 Combo
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If you are using an ANA-6901 Combo PCI with an AUI port, and
are unable to make a network connection through the AUI
port, you may be using a cable that does not meet IEEE 802.3
cable specifications (most likely because PIN 14 is not
grounded). The ANA-6901 Combo PCI offers a "cable type" jumper
that overrides cable type autodetection. When the jumper is
positioned on the pins, you can use the adapter with AUI
cables that do not meet IEEE specifications.
Link Status LED on T4 Adapters
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The link status LED for the 100BASE-T4 adapters will blink
if you are making a 100 Mbits/sec. connection. This blinking
is a normal function of the LED, and indicates that a good
link has been established. For 10 Mbits/sec. links, the link
status LED on the 100BASE-T4 10/100 adapters remains
constantly lit. This information does not pertain to Adaptec's
ANA6911UC products.
Fast Ethernet Cabling Requirements
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T4
Adaptec's 100Base-T4 Fast Ethernet adapters run over four
pair of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cabling and RJ-45
connectors. The ANA-6911/T4 Combo supports 10 Mbps on BNC,
or THINNET, cabling.
TX
Adaptec's 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet adapters run over two pair
of Category 5 UTP or Type 1 STP cabling and RJ-45
connectors. For running at 10 Mbps, the ANA-6911/TX and
ANA-6911/TX Combo adapters can also use Category 3 UTP cabling.
The ANA-6911/TX Combo supports 10 Mbps on BNC, or THINNET,
cabling.
FX
Adaptec's ANA-6910/FX-ST PCI and ANA-6910/FX-SC (100Base-FX)
adapters run over 62.5/125 micron multimode fiber. The ANA-6910/FX-ST
uses the "ST" bayonet-style twist-on connectors. The ANA-6910/FX-SC
uses the newer "SC" style push-on connector.
Conflicts with DOS EMM386
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For the U.S. version of MS-DOS: EMM386.EXE versions 4.48 and
earlier conflict with the PCI bus I/O allocation scheme used
by some system BIOS's. If you are using EMM386 and you
suspect that it conflicts with your PCI device, upgrade
EMM386.EXE to version 4.49. To upgrade EMM386.EXE, run the
EMM386UP batch file in the EMM386UP subdirectory of the
Adaptec setup diskette.
For the German version of MS-DOS: If you are using the
German MS-DOS, you must upgrade EMM386.EXE to version 4.48.
To upgrade the German version of EMM386.EXE, run the
EMM386UP batch file in the EMM386UP\GERMAN subdirectory of
the Adaptec setup diskette.
Support for 5 Volt PCI Slots
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All Adaptec PCI adapters support 5 volt PCI slots.
NOTE: If your Adaptec PCI adapter fits into your PCI slot
(i.e., the adapter notch lines up properly with the slot
notch), then the PCI slot voltage matches the adapter
voltage.
Latest BIOS
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Use the latest FLASH BIOS for your PCI system to avoid
problems caused by older, non-PCI compliant BIOSs.
Below is a list of just some of the PCI system vendors, and
their respective CompuServe and/or BBS contact information
for downloading their latest BIOSs.
System Vendor BBS CompuServe
A.I.R. 408.428.1735
ACER 408.428.0140
ACEROPEN 408.383.2770
ALR 714.458.6834
American Megatrends 404.246.8780
AREA (Gigabyte) 714.993.1581
AST 714.727.4132
ASUS Germany 49.2102.448690
ASUS Taiwan 886.289.64667
ASUS U.S.A. 408.956.9084
Award Software 415.968.0249
Compaq 713.378.1418 !GO CPQFORUM
Digital Equipment Inc. 508.568.5481
Dell 512.728.8528 !GO DELL
ECS 510.683.0928
Gateway 2000 605.232.1735
Hewlett-Packard 408.553.3500 !GO HPSYS
IBM 919.517.0001
Intel 503.645.6275
IVY 408.956.9084
LION NICE 408.954.0687
Micron 208.465.8982
Micronics 510.651.6837
Mylex 510.793.3491
Orbit I.G. 313.721.8959
Shuttle computers 408 956 5712
SuperMicro 408.451.1114
Tangent 415.342.7047
TMC 408.946.6932
Tyan 408.956.8171
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.