Chapter 3
I/O Information
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Note
The Ethernet controller can perform an automatic crossover, thus eliminating the
need for crossover cables.
Table 3-4.
Ethernet Connector Signals
Pin
Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
1
TX+
TX_A+
2
TX–
TX_A–
3
RX+
RX_B+
4
NC
TX_C+
5
NC
TX_C–
6
RX–
RX_B–
7
NC
RX_D+
8
NC
RX_D–
Table 3-5.
10/100/1000 LAN Connector LED States
LED
Color
LED State
Condition
ACT/
LINK
Green
Off
LAN link is not established.
On (steady state)
LAN link is established.
On (blinking)
The controller is communicating with another
computer on the LAN.
10/100/
1000
(None)
Off
10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Green
On
100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
Amber
On
1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.