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User GuideSMC9432TXSMC9432BTXSMC9432TX/MPSMC9432FTXEtherPower II 10/10010/100 Mbps Fast EthernetPCI Network CardsHigh performance for instant access t

ivCOMPLIANCESEC Conformance DeclarationThis information technology product was found to comply with EC GeneralDirectives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC. An

1-1CHAPTER 1INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDIntroductionThe EtherPower™ II 10/100 network card is based on advancedsilicon to maximize throughput and increase the e

1-3INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDThe Wake-on LAN (WOL) cable allows a WOL-enabled PC to bemanaged remotely. Software can be loaded and updated,configura

1-4INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDLED IndicatorsThe EtherPower II 10/100 network card includes four status LEDindicators. The “LNK” and “T/R” LEDs are bui

1-5INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDPackage ContentsEtherPower II 10/100 network cardSuperDisk™ network drivers disketteWake-on-LAN Cable (SMC9432TX/MP and

1-6INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDSystem RequirementsFor your network cardA PC (WOL-enabled for the SMC9432TX/MP and SMC9432FTX)and BIOS that support the

1-7INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARDInserting the Network Card1. Switch off all computer system components, unplug the com-puter, and remove the computer co

1-8INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD

2-1CHAPTER 2NETWORK CABLE CONNECTIONConnection Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Connecting a UTP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2NETWORK CABLE CONNECTIONAll four EtherPower II 10/100 network card models have an RJ-45connector for connection to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub

2-3NETWORK CABLE CONNECTIONConnecting a UTP CableAll four EtherPower II 10/100 network card models have an RJ-45connector that supports a UTP connecti

2-4NETWORK CABLE CONNECTIONConnecting a Thin Coax CableThe SMC9432BTX provides a BNC connector that supports a thincoax cable network connection (see

2-5NETWORK CABLE CONNECTION

2-6NETWORK CABLE CONNECTION Figure 2-4. Connecting Fiber Cable

3-1Windows 95/98 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Optional Procedures to Modify CardSettings and Add Network Protocols . . . . 3-4Windows

3-2INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERSThis chapter describes how to install and configure networkdrivers for the EtherPower II 10/100 network c

3-3INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERS6. The message “The file netapi.dll on SMC SuperDisk could notbe found” appears. Specify the path to the

3-4INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERSWindows NT 4.0 InstallationFirst-time installationIf you've already installed a network card, config

3-5INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERS9. Click on “Next” and then “Next” again when prompted to“Install Network Components.” When prompted for

User GuideforSMC’sEtherPower II 10/100PCI Network CardsJanuary 1999Pub. # E0199-R01 150960-101SMC6 HughesIrvine, CA 92618

3-6INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERS2. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and“Network” icons. From the “Network” window, sel

3-7INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERSWindows 3.x InstallationWindows for Workgroups v3.1 and v3.11The following section describes how to insta

3-8INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERS9. Select “OK.” The “Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter”window appears.10.Select the “EtherPower II 10/1

3-9INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERSNovell NetWare InstallationNetWare v4.xServer DriverInstalling the LAN driver is part of the NetWare inst

3-10INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERS5. At this point, a protocol must be bound to the driver. Forexample:BIND IPX TO SMCPWR2 NET=XXwhere xx

3-11INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERSAutomatic Installation With EZStartUse EZStart's “Automatic Novell DOS ODI” feature when yourequire

3-12INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERSIf you installed the driver using EZStart and did not edit yourAUTOEXEC.BAT file to call STARTNET.BAT, s

3-13INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERSNetWare v3.12Server DriverInstalling the LAN driver is part of the NetWare installation process.Use the

3-14INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERS5. At this point, a protocol must be bound to the driver. Forexample:BIND IPX TO SMCPWR2 NET=XXwhere xx

3-15INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERSOther InstallationsRefer to the installation documents on SMC’s SuperDisk forinstructions on installing

Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed tobe accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumedby SMC for its use, no

3-16INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK DRIVERS

4-1CHAPTER 4TESTING THE NETWORK CARDIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Basic Adapter Test . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2TESTING THE NETWORK CARDIntroductionEZStart is a multi-function Windows-like utility provided on theSuperDisk. EZStart lets you install network dri

4-3TESTING THE NETWORK CARDBasic Adapter TestThis test is actually a series of tests designed to check I/O PortAccessibility, on-board RAM, Network Co

4-4TESTING THE NETWORK CARDSetting Up a Responder1. Run EZStart.2. Select “Custom” from the EZStart main screen.3. Select “Two Node.” The “Two-Node Se

4-5TESTING THE NETWORK CARDSelect “Parameters” if a computer has not yet been set upas a Responder, or if you want to select a specificResponder from

4-6TESTING THE NETWORK CARDNetwork Card Diagnostic UtilityThe SMC SuperDisk contains a Windows-based diagnostic utilitythat provides a quick, convenie

4-7TESTING THE NETWORK CARD2. If your computer has more than one SMC network cardinstalled, use the “Select Adapter” drop-down list at the top ofthe w

4-8TESTING THE NETWORK CARDNote: If the network card diagnostic utility encounters a problemwhen initiating the test (such as an SMC network card is n

A-1PCI Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2Solutions for Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . A-3Basic Troubleshooting . .

Limited WarrantyHARDWARE: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its EtherPower II10/100 Network Cards to be free from defects in workmanship andmateri

A-2TROUBLESHOOTINGPCI CompatibilityEarly versions of PCI BIOS do not properly support the PCIspecification and may “hang” when a LAN driver tries to l

A-3TROUBLESHOOTINGSolutions for Common ProblemsBasic TroubleshootingNetwork problems are often caused by cabling errors, conflictswith other devices i

A-4TROUBLESHOOTINGEZStartIf you try to load a driver and DOS presents an error, thedestination files may have a size of 0 bytes. Increase the value of

A-5TROUBLESHOOTINGSMC Driver-Related Error MessagesRefer to the driver installation document on the SMC SuperDisk foryour driver. This document descri

A-6TROUBLESHOOTING

B-1Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2Twisted-Pair Cable and Pin Assignments . . . . . B-310BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin Assig

B-2CABLESCable SpecificationselbaC)2ESAB01(xaoCnihTepyTelbaCrotcennoCU/C85-GRroU/A85-GRCNBelbaC)T-ESAB01(riaP-detsiwTepyTelbaCyrogetaCrotcennoCGWA62-2

B-3CABLESTwisted-Pair Cable and Pin AssignmentsCaution: DO-NOT plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45port. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-4

B-4CABLES10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Pin AssignmentsWith 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cable, pins 1 and 2 are used fortransmitting data, and pins 3 and 6 for receiving

B-5CABLESCrossover WiringIf the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both portsare labeled with an “x” or neither port is labeled with a

by a copy of the dated proof of purchase, to SMC’s Service Center or to anAuthorized SMC Service Center during the applicable warranty period.Standard

B-6CABLES

C-1General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3Model SMC9432TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3Model SMC9432BTX . .

C-2SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsBus Interface: 32-bit PCI Bus MasterPCI Interrupt Channel: INTATemperature: Operating: 32° to 131° F (0° to 55°

C-3SPECIFICATIONSSMC9432TXNetwork Card Type: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TXConnectors: RJ-45 for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TXNetwork Interface Cable: 10BASE-T: 2-wire pai

C-4SPECIFICATIONSSMC9432TX/MPNetwork Card Type: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TXConnectors: RJ-45 for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX3-pin Wake-on-LAN cable connectorNetwork I

D-1EZStart Navigational Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2Installing EZStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3Windows 95/98, Windo

D-2USING EZSTARTEZStart is a Windows-like utility provided on the SuperDisk. Thismulti-function utility takes the work out of driver installation andl

D-3USING EZSTARTInstalling EZStartThe EZStart utility can be run from the SuperDisk or the hard disk.EZStart can also be installed and run using Micro

D-4USING EZSTART6. For the Command Line entry, type the complete path to theSuperDisk files and then type “EZSTART.EXE.” For example:C:\> SMC\EZSTA

D-5USING EZSTARTIn a Windows 3.x EnvironmentFrom your Windows 3.x desktop, double-click the EZStart icon tostart EZStart. The EZStart main screen appe

iTABLE OF CONTENTS1 Installing the Network Card ... 1-1Introduction ...

D-6USING EZSTARTPrinting Installation Documents1. Run EZStart.2. Select “Documents” from the EZStart main screen.3. Select your network operating syst

Index-1INDEXAAuto-Negotiation 1-2, 3-5, A-4Bbasic adapter test 4-3BNC connector 2-4CcableCategory 3, 4, 5 1-6Fast Ethernet 1-6fiber 1-6, 2-5guid

Index-2INDEXIindicators 1-4installationDOS ODI 3-10EZStart D-3NetWare v3.12 3-13NetWare v4.x 3-9other 3-15Windows 3.x 3-7Windows 95/98 3-2Wind

Index-3INDEXUutility, diagnostic 4-2UTP cableconnections 2-3pin assigments B-3WWake-on-LANattaching cable 1-8cable 1-3PC 1-3, 1-6Windows 3.x ins

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Publication Number: E0199-R01 150960-101FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL:From U.S.A. and Canada (8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time)(800) SMC-4-YOU; (949) 707-

iiTABLE OF CONTENTSA Troubleshooting .... A-1PCI Compatibility ....

iiiFCC - Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.T