Introduction
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MaxTech NX32PCI
Ethernet Network Interface Card
for PCI Bus PC
Installation Guide
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FCC Warning
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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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 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 or relocate the receiving antenna
* Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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
Notice: 1) Shielded cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. 2) Any change or modification not expressly approved by the Grantee of the equipment authorization could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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1. Introduction
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This section is an introduction of the NX32PCI Ethernet card series. It provides an overview of the adapters, a brief description of the features, and information on the LED indicators.
1.1 Overview
The NX32PCI Ethernet adapter card complies with PCI local bus
specifications. The card provides installation flexibility with
its ability to connect on PCI system.
The card, which can be used with the PCI system, includes the
following model:
BNC/UTP
This model allows connection to a thin coaxial cable or
10BASE-T twisted-pair segment through its BNC and RJ-45 ports,
respectively. Only one port, however, may be used at a time.
1.2 Features
The NX32PCI Ethernet card complies with the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards and uses VLSI components for enhanced reliability. The following are just a few of the series' distinctive features.
Easy installation
The card complies with PCI specifications, thus configuration
on PCI systems is handled entirely by the system with no user
intervention.
Setup/diagnostic program and LEDs. The series comes with a
setup/diagnostic program that tests all adapter functions to verify correct operation of the card. The two LED indicators on the adapter report network activity.
Support for remote boot function. The series can be used on PCs or
diskless workstations for remote booting on the network. In order
to use the remote boot function, however, a remote boot ROM
(purchased separately) must be installed on the card.
Runs a wide variety of networking software. The series can be used
with all popular networking software. The table below lists the
supported software:
NDIS driver
Novell NetWare 3.x and 4.x ODI driver
MS LAN Manager
Packet driver
Win/TCP Pathway Access for DOS
FTP PC/TCP
IBM PC LAN Support Program
SUN PC-NFS
IBM LAN Server
3COM 3+Share
DEC PathWorks
Banyan VINES
Windows for Workgroups
3COM 3+Open
Windows NT
Windows 95
Windows NT Advanced Server
SCO UNIX
1.3 LED Indicators
The LEDs on the NX32PCI adapter series provide information on the
state of the network. The LEDs work in different ways, depending on the type of Ethernet cable being used. The LEDs and their functions are listed below.
Active Indicator. Indicates power and/or data transmit/receive.
Link Indicator. Indicates the state of the data link.
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2 Installation
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2.1 Inserting the Adapter into the PC
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the adapter during installation,
touch a grounded object to release any electrostatic build up
in your body. Static electricity can damage certain components
on the adapter.
To insert the adapter into your computer, follow these steps:
Turn OFF your PC and unplug it from the power outlet.
Remove the PC cover.
Insert the adapter into an available PCI expansion slot.
Secure the adapter in the slot with a bracket screw.
Replace the computer cover.
After inserting the adapter into your computer, you will no
longer need to remove it to adjust physical settings when
configuring the card. Configuration (that is, assigning system
resources to the adapter) takes place entirely through software.
2.2 Connecting Network Cables
2.2.1 Connecting 10BASE-T Twisted-Pair Cable
This type of connection requires a twisted-pair cable of
maximum length of 100 meters with RJ-45 connectors at both ends.
Pins 1 and 2 of this cable must be a pair and so should pins 3 and 6. Each pin must connect straight to the other end of the cable (that is, pin 1 to 1, 2 to 2, 3 to 3 and 6 to 6).
Connect one end of the twisted-pair cable to the RJ-45 port of the
adapter and the other end to a 10BASE-T hub. To connect, orient the
RJ-45 connector correctly with the port, then push the connector into the port until it locks into place.
2.2.2 Connecting 10BASE2 Thin Coaxial Cable
This section discusses how to connect the adapter to a 10BASE2
Ethernet network. Follow these steps:
Turn OFF the computer.
Connect a BNC T-connector to the BNC port on the adapter.
If your computer exists at the end of a 10BASE2 segment,
then you only need to connect a single cable to the adapter
via the T-connector; otherwise, you will need to connect two
cables to both ends of the T-connector. With just a single
cable connected to the T-connector, you will need to attach
a terminator on the unused end of the T-connector.
2.3 Configuring the Adapter
To configure the NX32PCI Ethernet adapter, all you need to do is insert the card into a PCI slot in your computer, secure the card, close the case and connect the network cable. The adapter along with the other installed cards will be configured by the PCI BIOS and the
operating system at system bootup. After booting up, just load
the appropriate drivers to establish the software connection to
your network. If your computer connects to a network during bootup
(via startup files), then this step is handled by the system.
2.4 Testing the Adapter Functionality
The setup/diagnostic program incorporates two diagnostic tests for
checking the adapter's basic functions and connectivity on the network.
The Network Diagnostics test checks the adapter's ability to
communicate on the network. This test requires that at least two
computers be connected by an Ethernet cable. One computer should be
set as the Respoder and the others as an Initiator. If this test
succeeds, then you have confirmed that the adapter can communicate
on your network.
For the Network Diagnostics to be successful,network drivers supplied on the NX32PCI adapter's installation diskette must be located in the same directory as the setup program. The install program on the diskette takes care of copying all necessary files from the installation diskette to the same directory on your hard drive. Unless you move files at a later time, you should not have any problems here.
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A Specifications
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This section lists the NX32PCI Etherent card specifications.
RJ-45 port for UTP: yes
BNC port for thin coaxial: yes
FCC Class B: yes
Maximum power
consumption: 2.5 W
Size (in x in): 4.73 x 3.15
Boot ROM size: 8K, 16K, 32K
LED indicators: Active (green),
Link (green)
Operating temperature: 32 ~ 131 degrees F
(0 ~ 55 degrees C)
Storage temperature: -4 ~ 176 degrees F
(-20 ~ 80 degrees C)
Humidity: 10 ~ 90% non-condensing
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.