PCI/PXI Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide
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The Link LED does not light
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Make sure the network drivers are loaded.
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Check the cable connection.
The ACT LED does not light
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Make sure the correct network drivers are loaded.
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The network may be idle.
The Adapter has stopped working
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Run the diagnostics.
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Try reseating the adapter in the PCI/PXI slot or try a different slot.
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The network drivers may be corrupt or missing. Try removing and
reinstalling the drivers.
Link LED is not lit when the computer is shut down
and power is connected
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Make sure the network cable is attached.
PCI/PXI Installation Tips
PCI/PXI computers are designed to automatically configure add-in boards
each time the computer starts. The PCI/PXI computer sets the I/O address
and IRQ level for the peripheral boards when the computer starts. The
network drivers cannot change these values. If you experience problems
when the computer starts, you may have to follow additional steps.
On some computers, manual configuration is possible through the
computer’s BIOS setup utility. Refer to the documentation that came with
your computer. You may need to verify or change some BIOS settings.
The following common solutions may correct your problem:
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Make sure you have installed the adapter in a bus master-enabled slot.
On some computers, not all slots are bus master enabled by default.
Check your BIOS settings. Enable PCI/PXI bus mastering, if your
BIOS has such an option.
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Reserve interrupts (IRQ) and/or memory addresses for ISA adapters.
This prevents PCI/PXI boards from using the same settings ISA boards
are using. Try changing some of the interrupts that are reserved for
ISA, but not being used, to reserved for PCI/PXI.
