Model DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus User’s Guide Rev. A1 (January, 1998) 6DFE500FX.
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Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION............................................................... 1 FEATURES ......................................................................1 2. INSTALLATION ................................................................ 3 UNPACK AND INSPECT .................................................. 3 INSTALL THE ADAPTER.................................................. 3 CONNECT THE NETWORK CABLE ................................ 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .....................
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing D-Link DFE-500FX, the value leader among Fast Ethernet adapters for PCI−Bus personal computers. Features Designed for versatility and performance, the DFE-500FX Adapter provides the following features: • Operates in a 32 bit PCI Local Bus Master slot of the computer, independent of CPU speed. • PCI Bus Master memory access, for high throughput and low CPU demand.
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus • Built-in FIFO buffers reduce overhead of memory transfers and optimize operating bandwidth, throughput, and network data integrity. • Digital Equipment Corporation DC21140 32-bit Intelligent Ethernet controller. • Four LED indicators: Full/Half Duplex, Link, Active, and Collision. • Driver† support for: √ Novell Netware 3.12 ODI √ Novell Netware 4.
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus 2 Installation Unpack and Inspect CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, a DFE-500FX card will not be affected by static charge as may be received through your body during handling of the unit. In special circumstances where you may carry an extraordinarily high static charge, it is good practice to reduce the charge by touching a ground before handling the adapter card. Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items.
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus Press the card firmly into the connector such that the card’s contacts are fully seated in the connector. 3. Install the bracket screw which secures the card to the computer chassis. 4. Replace the computer’s chassis cover. 5. Reconnect the computer’s power cord, and switch computer power on.
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus Software Installation Vast varieties of network architecture considered, the instruction for driver‡ software installation are given as README files in the DFE500FX Software Diskette. Review the root directory README for overview information, and for full installation details, see the README and referenced instruction files in the subdirectory appropriate to your network operating system. ‡ Check http://www.dlink.
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus A Troubleshooting If you experience any problems with the adapter, first: ascertain that the appropriate driver is loaded; that the proper grade of cable is employed for the network connection; and that the supporting hub is properly qualified for the application (such as 100Base-FX). The DFE-500FX Adapter features four LED indicators: • FULL/HALF DUPLEX MODE Steady green indicates the adapter is operating in Full Duplex mode.
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus B Specifications Network Type: • Ethernet 100Base-FX Ethernet IEEE 802.
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus Weight: 76 grams Power Consumption: 4W (Max.) PCB Layer: 4 layers Device Drivers§ √ Novell Netware 3.12 ODI √ Novell Netware 4.X ODI √ Microsoft Windows 95 √ Microsoft Windows 98 √ Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 √ Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 √ ODI DOS § Check http://www.dlink.com for newest release of drivers.
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