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PCI-6771 User's Manual
5.1
Introduction
The PCI-6771 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit Ethernet
chipset which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps CSMA/
CD standards. It is supported by major network operating systems. It
is also both 100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible. The medium type
can be configured via the RSET8139.exe program included on the
utility disk.
The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack on board. 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 combined with system BIOS, which can be
enabled/disabled in the BIOS setup.
5.2
Installation of Ethernet driver
Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You
must know which operating system you are using in your PCI-6771,
and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then just
follow the steps described in the flow chart. You will quickly and
successfully complete the installation, even if you are not familiar
with instructions for MS-DOS or Windows.
Note:
The windows illustrations in this chapter are
examples only. You must follow the flow chart
instructions and pay attention to the instructions
which then appear on your screen.
5.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS and Windows 3.1
If you want to set up your Ethernet connection under the MS-DOS or
Windows 3.1 environment, you should first check your server system
model. For example, MS-NT, IBM-LAN server, and so on.
Then choose the correct driver to install in your panel PC.
The installation procedures for various servers can be found on
CD-ROM, the correct path being:
D:\slotpc\6771\Lan.100\8139B\wfw311