Intel PCI-6886, User Manual

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19 Chapter 2 Installation
use a standard USB connector. The adapter cable has a 5 x 2-pin connec-
tor on one end and a USB connector on the other.
The USB interfaces can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.
2.18 Ethernet configuration
The PCI-6886 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit PCI-bus Ether-
net interface which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3U 10/100Mbps
CSMA/CD standards. It is supported by all major network operating sys-
tems.
The PCI-6886 supports 10/100Base-T or 1000Base-T Ethernet connec-
tions with onboard RJ-45 connectors(CN12). PCI-6886F series supports
10/100Base-T LAN, PCI-6886FG series supports 1000Base-T LAN.
2.18.1 LAN connector (CN12)
10/100 or 1000 Base-T connects to the PCI-6886 via a cable to a standard
RJ-45 connector.
2.18.2 Network boot
The Network Boot feature can be utilized by incorporating the Boot
ROM image files for the appropriate network operating system. The Boot
ROM BIOS files are included in the system BIOS, which is on the utility
CD disc. Boot ROM function supported by 82540EM and
82551QM(optional), 82551ER can not support this function.
2.19 Front Panel Connector (CN1)
Next is to install external switches to monitor and control the PCI-6886.
These features are optional: install them only if necessary. CN1 is an 2x5
pin header, 180 degree, male.It provides connections for reset and power
& hard disk indicator.
2.19.1 Reset (Pin7&Pin8)
If a reset switch is installed, it should be an open single pole switch.
Momentarily pressing the switch will activate a reset. The switch should
be rated for 10 mA, 5 V.
2.19.2 HDD LED (Pin1&Pin2)
The HDD LED indicator for hard disk access is an active low signal (24
mA sink rate).
Pin1& Pin2