Software Option Settings
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Media Type
Two media speeds and the Auto Select Media Type function
are available, as shown in Table 3-1. Refer to the section
“Auto Select Media Type” in Chapter 2 for information on this
function.
Network Driver Optimization
This option specifies whether to optimize the network driver
for a normal environment, minimized CPU utilization, or
maximized network performance environment. You may
choose to use a larger percentage of CPU resources under
DOS in order to improve network throughput.
In multitasking environments, choosing the
Minimized CPU Utilization option saves the resources of
the CPU for other tasks. If no other applications are making
major demands on CPU resources, you may choose the
Maximized Network Performance option.
Full Duplex
Full duplex refers to data communication sent and received at
the same time. Full duplex operation is possible only in 10 Mbps
operation when used in an environment where the switching
hub supports it. Do not enable the Full Duplex option on the
adapter unless your switching hub is set for full duplex. The
adapter and the switching hub will not function unless they are
set to the same setting.
Table 3-1
Software Configuration Options
Option
Default Setting
Available Settings
Media Type
Auto Select
Auto Select
10BASE-T (RJ-45) (10 Mbps)
100BASE-TX (100 Mbps)
Network Driver Optimization
Normal
Normal
Minimized CPU Utilization
Maximized Network Performance
Full Duplex
Disabled
Enabled (10 Mbps only)
Disabled
