Special Notes for Management Adapters
Intel PRO/100+ Management Adapter Feature Notes
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Note: the information in this file applies to Intel management adapters
only. Standard, non-management adapters do not have a 3-pin auxiliary
power connector.
1. Wake on LAN*
Description
Computer Requirements
Settings in Windows* 98
Settings in the computer's BIOS
Troubleshooting Wake on LAN
2. Intel(R) PRO/100+ Boot Agent
Description
Operation
Troubleshooting Boot Agent
Wake on LAN
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Description
The Wake on LAN (WOL) feature of the PRO/100+ Management adapter allows
a Wake on LAN enabled computer to be powered-on remotely by a network
management program. In some operating systems, it can also wake the
computer from suspend mode. This is accomplished by sending a special
type of data packet containing the adapter's specific Ethernet address.
The PRO/100+ Management adapter is supplied with a small cable with a 3
pin connector at each end. One end of the cable is attached to the
adapter, and the other end is attached to the 3 pin WOL connector on the
WOL enabled computer. As long as AC power is available to the power
supply, the adapter will draw +5 volt standby power through the cable
when the machine is powered off, allowing it to "listen" to the network
for a wake up packet. If the cable is not attached, the Wake on LAN
function will not be available and the adapter will operate as a
standard non-management PRO/100+ adapter.
Computer requirements
Only a computer designed for Wake on LAN can use this function. It must
have a 3 pin connector that matches the 3 pin cable supplied with the
PRO/100+ Management adapter. If the computer has a Wake on LAN
connector that does not fit the 3 pin cable, do not attempt to use it
with this adapter. Attempting to do so could cause permanent damage to
the computer.
The +5 volt standby power supply must be capable of supplying at least
0.6 amps (0.72 amps recommended) at +5 volts. This value is usually
listed on the power supply label as +5SB, +5VSB or +5AUX.
WOL Settings in Microsoft Windows* 98
If the PRO/100+ Management adapter is installed in Microsoft Windows 98,
you will have an additional setting in the adapter properties that is
not available for other types of PRO/100+ adapters. This setting is
titled "ACPI Wake On LAN" and by default is set to "Enabled". You may
need to change this setting to "Disabled" if you are using the PRO/100+
Management adapter in a Wake on LAN enabled computer that is not ACPI
compliant. Check your computer owner's manual or contact your computer
vendor to determine if your computer is ACPI compliant.
Settings in the computer's BIOS
Many Wake on LAN enabled computers have settings similar to the
following:
On Modem Ring Stay Off
On LAN Power-on
On PME Stay Off
The setting "On LAN" refers to wake-up events received through the 3 pin
WOL connector. The setting "On PME" refers to wake-up events received
through a signal on the PCI bus defined as "Power Management Event". The
PRO/100+ Management adapter is capable of using either of these methods.
Which settings to use will vary with the computer and operating system.
The following are suggestions only.
In computers running Windows 98, set the "On LAN" BIOS setting to
"Stay off" and the "On PME" BIOS setting to "Power-on". In other
operating systems set the BIOS setting "On LAN" to "Power-on" and the
BIOS setting "On PME" to "Stay Off".
B. If these settings do not work for you, try reversing them, or set
both to "Power-on".
Troubleshooting Wake on LAN
Note: The reception of a wake up packet will set the adapter to a
special state. This condition must be reset before the adapter will
accept another wake up packet and power-on the computer. The drivers for
this adapter are written to reset this condition when they load. The
only other way of resetting this condition is removing AC power from the
computer for a short duration (~10 seconds). Once you have sent the
computer a wake up packet and powered-on the computer, you must let a
driver load or it will no longer accept any wake up packets. If this
happens, you can remove the AC power cord for 10-15 seconds or load an
adapter driver to reset the adapter and restore normal operation.
If the computer will not power-on when a wake up packet is sent, check
the computer's BIOS for power settings (see "Settings in the computer's
BIOS" above).
If you are connected to a hub or switch, the link LED on the back of the
adapter should be on, even though computer power is off. If the link
LED it is not on, try powering the computer on. If the LED now lights,
then the adapter is not receiving power in standby mode. If this is the
case, check to make sure the 3 pin cable is properly plugged into a
standard WOL 3 pin connector. Make sure that the power supply is capable
of supplying the necessary current (see Computer Requirements above).
Also, check with your computer vendor to be sure that the computer is,
in fact, capable of supporting Wake on LAN.
If the link LED does not come on when the computer is powered-on, you
have not established link with your hub or switch. Check your cabling or
substitute it with a cable that has been verified to work correctly.
Make sure your hub or switch is either 10baseT or 100baseTX and is
powered-on and fully functional.
If your computer will not power-on at all when the 3 pin cable is
attached, but will power-on when the 3 pin cable is removed, your +5
volt standby power supply is possibly insufficient (see Computer
Requirements above).
If everything listed above is correct and the computer will still not
respond to a wake up packet, check with your computer vendor for an
updated BIOS.
Intel(R) PRO/100+ Boot Agent
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Description
The Boot Agent is a utility program that is stored in a flash memory
chip on the adapter, allowing the adapter to remotely boot the system
from the network using either of 2 methods. The default method is PXE, a
remote boot procedure defined by the "Wired for Management"
specifications and used by powerful network management programs, such as
Intel(R) LANDesk(R) Management suite. The alternate method is RPL, an
established industry standard historically utilized for remote booting
of diskless workstations from network operating systems such as NetWare*
and Windows NT* Server.
Computers do not need to be Wake on LAN enabled to use this feature, and
the feature will work with or without the 3-pin auxiliary power
connector attached.
Configuration
When the computer is first powered-on, the Boot Agent will execute and
display the following message;
Initializing Intel PRO/100 Boot Agent Version 2.0
Press Ctrl+S to enter the Setup Program..
By default, this message will display for 2 seconds, then attempt to
boot from a local drive. If the attempt to boot from a local drive
fails, the agent will attempt to boot remotely.
To change the configuration of the Boot Agent, press the "Ctrl" key and
"S" key simultaneously during the time that this message is displayed.
This will bring up the Boot Agent configuration screen.
There are 5 configurable parameters. Follow the on-screen instructions
to select, change and save the different parameters. The different
parameters are explained below, with the default parameter listed first.
Boot Protocol
Selections are PXE and RPL. Select PXE for use with Wired for Management
compliant network management programs, such as Intel LANDesk Management
Suite. Select RPL for legacy style remote booting.
PnP/BEV Boot
Selections are Disable and Enable. Select Disable to use the Intel
PRO/100+ boot agent for remote boot operation. Select Enable if your
computer BIOS has a remote boot program built in and you wish to use
that remote boot agent instead of the Intel PRO/100+ Boot Agent.
Default Boot
Selections are Local and Network. If Local is selected, the Boot Agent
will attempt to boot from a local drive first, then attempt to boot from
the network if local boot fails. If Network is selected, the Boot Agent
will attempt to boot from the network first.
Local Boot
Selections are Enable and Disable. If Enable is selected, the system
will be able to boot from a local drive (floppy drive or hard drive). If
disable is selected, the system will not be able to boot from a local
drive. This will be true regardless of the Default Boot setting.
Prompt Time
Selections are 2, 3, 5 and 8. The number represents the amount of time
in seconds the "Initializing Intel PRO/100 Boot Agent Version 2.0 -
Press Ctrl+S to enter the Setup Program.." message is displayed every
time the system is booted.
Troubleshooting Boot Agent
If you do not see the message " Initializing Intel PRO/100 Boot Agent
Version 2.0", check the following;
In the computer setup, check for the boot device sequence. If "LANDesk
Service Agent" or "Network" is listed, move it ahead of the hard drive
in the boot sequence.
Some computers require manual intervention to execute the Boot Agent.
Look for an informational note on the computer monitor after power-on
that may instruct you on executing a network boot. For example, some
Compaq computers will display the message "F12 Network Service Boot" on
the Compaq banner screen.
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