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Matrox FastNIC 10/100

Single Port Fast Ethernet 100BaseTX NIC

PCI Network Interface Card

Installation Guide

10574-MT-0102

The Matrox FastNIC 10/100 is a high-performance Fast Ethernet adapter card,

ideal for typical and “power user” PC workstations. The FastNIC installs into a

standard bus-mastering PCI slot. Driver support is provided for most popular

network operating systems.

Before You Begin

Verify the contents of your package. It should contain the following items:

• Matrox FastNIC 10/100

• Software driver diskette

• Registration card

•This guide

NOTE:

If any of these items are missing, contact your Matrox Networks

representative.

System Requirements

The FastNIC is a standard PCI device. The BIOS of the PC into which the

FastNIC will be installed must conform to the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.0/

2.1. The PCI slot into which you will insert the card must support PCI bus

mastering. If necessary, refer to the documentation that came with the PC for

information regarding its compliance to the PCI standard.

Installing the Card

To install the FastNIC in a PC, perform the following steps:

1. Turn off your PC.

2. Open the case of your PC and locate an empty PCI expansion slot.

3. Unbolt and remove the blank panel adjacent to the PCI slot you will use

for the FastNIC.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Matrox FastNIC 10/100 Single Port Fast Ethernet 100BaseTX NIC PCI Network Interface Card Installation Guide 10574-MT-0102 The Matrox FastNIC 10/100 is a high-performance Fast Ethernet adapter card, ideal for typical and “power user” PC workstations. The FastNIC installs into a standard bus-mastering PCI slot. Driver support is provided for most popular network operating systems. A Before You Begin Verify the contents of your package.
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4. Carefully insert the FastNIC card into the PCI expansion slot as shown in the following diagram: 5. Secure the FastNIC card in place with the bolt that previously held the blank panel you removed previously. 6. Replace the cover of the PC. D Selecting the Right Cable The FastNIC is a standard Fast Ethernet adapter card. To connect the FastNIC to another Fast Ethernet device, you must use unshielded twistedpair (UTP) Category 5 wiring.
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• SCO UNIX NOTE: Installation instructions for Windows 95, Windows NT, and Novell NetWare (DOS client) are provided below. For other network operating systems, please consult the documentation that came with the network operating system for information on how to install and configure client PC drivers. Windows 95 To install the software driver for the Windows 95 operating system, please perform the following steps: 1. Double-click on the following icons: 2.
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3. Click on the Have Disk button: 4. Insert the driver diskette into the PC’s floppy drive. Specify the directory a:\win95 and click OK: 5. By default, the Fast NIC is configured for AutoDetect mode.
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Windows NT To install the software driver for the Windows NT operating system, please perform the following steps: 1. Double-click on the following icons: 2. Click on the Add button: 3.
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4. Insert the driver diskette into the PC’s floppy drive. Specify the directory a:\winnt and click OK: 5. By default, the Fast NIC is configured for AutoDetect mode. However, you can use the Properties window to force the speed and duplex settings of the card: Novell NetWare (DOS Client) To install the driver support software for a Novell NetWare DOS client, perform the following steps: 1. Copy the contents of the a:\novell directory to the c:\nwclient directory on the PC: copy a:\netware\client\dos\*.
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F Understanding the Status Lights ACT LNK 100 ! " #!$ 10/100Mb G Troubleshooting A diagnostic utility is supplied with the FastNIC to assist you with troubleshooting. Diagnostic Utility Please test the FastNIC before you call Technical Support.
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SOLUTION #2: The device may require a cross-over or straight-through wire in order to connect to the other device. Refer to the instructions contained in section D to determine which kind of wire to use in order to connect a specific type of device. H Obtaining Technical Support Please complete and mail the registration card. If you are unable to solve a particular problem with installation or configuration, you can contact Matrox Networks for technical support.
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I Specifications Standard IEEE802.3/802.3u 10BaseT/100BaseTX Bus Interface 32 bit bus master Hardware Interrupts PCI INTA Base I/O Addresses Assigned by BIOS Cable Connections RJ-45 (10BaseT) UTP Category 3 and higher. RJ-45 (100BaseTX) UTP Category 5.
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J Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note 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.