ACCES I/O Products, Inc.
MADE IN THE USA
mPCIe-LAN-GbE Family Manual
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Rev B1
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UICK START
It is recommended that you install the software package before
installing the PCI Express Mini Card (mPCIe) in your computer. You
can install the software
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using either a stand-alone installer
downloaded from the website or an optional Software Master CD.
Run the installer you downloaded (or autorun.exe on the Software
Master CD) and follow the prompts to install the software for your
device.
Please note: during the installation you may be prompted regarding
the installation of non-WHQL-certified drivers; please carefully
confirm the digitally signed source of the drivers and accept the
installation.
After the Software package has finished installing the Intel I210
driver installation program will run.
Once the software and driver has been installed, shut down your
system and carefully install the mPCIe card.
Caution: Do not connect an Ethernet cable at this time.
Re-start your system. Once the computer finishes booting your new
Ethernet port should already be installed and ready for use; you can
confirm this by launching Device Manager and looking under the
“
Network Adapters
” section
.
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In Linux or OSX please refer to the instructions in those directories.
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NTRODUCTION
PCI Express Mini Card (mPCIe), a low-profile small-footprint bus
standard originally intended for adding peripherals to notebook
computers, has become the de-facto standard for high-
performance, small form-factor devices in many applications.
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PCI Express Mini Card (mPCIe) type F1, with latching I/O connectors
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Rugged design with overvoltage protection and buffering on all signals
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Onboard magnetics with built in isolation via transformer coupling
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Industrial temperature and RoHS standard
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10/100/1000 BASE-T interface on mPCIe
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PCI Express v2.1 (2.5GT/s) interface
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Powered by +3.3V from PCI Express Mini Card Connector
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Optional low-PPM XTAL to support IEEE 1488 precision timing protocol
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The mPCIe-LAN-GbE is a type F1 PCI Express Mini Card ("mPCIe")
optimized for use in mobile and rugged environments, with latching
connectors and protection on all signals. The onboard magnetics
feature robust built in isolation via transformer coupling. In addition,
industrial temperature and RoHS compliance are standard.
The card's high speed PCI Express 2.1 controller and Intel's industry-
leading I210 Ethernet chip provide an often necessary 1000Base-T
(gigabit) Ethernet port while low power-consumption, small form-
factor and light weight make integration into existing designs a snap.
Onboard LEDs provide diagnostic and status information about
power, link/activity, and data rate.
Full 10/100/1000 BASE-T compatibility
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with IEEE 1488 Precision
Timing Protocol support when ordered with a low-PPM XTAL
(optional)
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makes the mPCIe-LAN-GbE perfect for use in any
Ethernet environment, from servers to users; mobile, rack, or
desktop. The 104e-mPCIe-4 can support 4 mPCIe-LAN-GbE cards in
a single stack height for the most compact and robust applications
using the PC/104 form factor.
An optional RJ45 positive-retention cable assembly is designed to be
easily panel-mounted.
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ARDWARE
This manual applies to the following models:
mPCIe-LAN-GbE 1 port 10/100/1000 Ethernet mPCIe Card
These models are full-
length “F1”
mPCIe devices (30 × 50.95 mm).
All units are RoHS compliant and support Industrial temperature
environments (-40°C to 85°C operating and storage.)
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
1-port mPCIe-LAN card
Available accessories include:
CAB-mPCIe-LAN 9 inch panel-mount RJ45 cable
mPCIe-HDW-KIT2 Mounting hardware for 2mm
mPCIe-HDW-KIT2.5 Mounting hardware for 2.5mm
Contact the factory for information regarding additional accessories,
options, and specials that may be available to best fit your specific
application requirements.
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ONFIGURATION
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ETTINGS
There are no configuration options to set.
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I
NTERFACE
This product interfaces with a PC using a PCI Express Mini Card
(mPCIe) connection; a small-form-factor, high-performance, rugged
peripheral interconnect technology first introduced for use in
laptops and other portable computers.
mPCIe’s sma
ll size and powerful performance, combined with
perfect software compatibility with PCI and PCIe peripheral designs,
have led to its recent adoption as a go-to standard for embedded
Data Acquisition and Control, and many other applications.
Although mPCIe is a broadly-adopted industry standard, the actual
connection to the computer shares a specification with mSATA:
both mSATA and mPCIe use the same edge-connector. In fact, well-
designed PCs can automatically detect and configure their onboard