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LXT970A NIC Demo Board with DEC 21143 Controller
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EQUIPMENT SETUP
Equipment Requirements
The LXT970A NIC Demo Board includes all the
components needed for successful evaluation. However,
the following additional equipment is recommended:
• PC with PCI bus
• Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable
The LXT970A NIC Demo Board is designed with a DEC
21143 PCI/CardBus 10/100Mbs Ethernet LAN Controller.
DEC 21143 Driver software must be installed to operate
the Controller. For more information on the 21143
Controller refer to Digital Semiconductor 21143 Data
Sheet.
Power Supply
The LXT970A NIC Demo Board is operated with a single
5V supply. The voltage is stepped down to 3.3V via a
voltage converter (U8) to operate the DEC 21143
Controller and the LXT970A MII.
Software Installation
Important: This installation procedure is valid for
users of Novell Personal Netware software only.
DEC 21143 Driver Software is included in the LXT970A
NIC Demo Board Kit. DC21X4.COM is the driver for the
DEC 21143 Controller. This file must be installed on a PC
to operate the Demo Board.
Installation of this software will overwrite all critical files
in the current configuration. Before installing driver
software make provisions to restore your computer to
“before installation” configuration by backing up all the
files found on the 21143 Driver Software Disk.
Files included on the disk are:
• DC21X4.cli
• DC21X4.com
• DC21X4.hdi
• DC21X4.ins
• IPXODI.com
• LSL.com
• NET.cfg
• Startnet.bat
• Vtm.exe
• Readme.txt
The software disk was shipped with write protection
engaged. Ensure the write protection of the disk is engaged
by verifying the two square holes at the top of the disk are
exposed. You can write protect the file by sliding the tab
up manually on the left side at the rear of the disk jacket.
The following steps are recommended for installation of
DEC 21143 Driver Software:
1. Make a copy of the files on the 21143 Driver Software
Disk for safe keeping.
2. Install the disk containing the 21143 Driver Software
in the Floppy (A:) Drive.
3. After boot-up, use DOS “CD” command, and change
the directory to C:\NWCLIENT.
Type: (cd c:\nwclient)
4. Move to floppy disk (A:) drive.
Type: (A:\)
5. Using DOS “CD” command, change directory to
A:\NOVELL.
Type: (cd a:\novell)
6. Using DOS “COPY” command, copy the files
necessary to get the system running into the
C:\NWCLIENT directory.
7. Observe status messages from computer to insure
there are no copy errors, and that all files are copied.
8. Restart the computer. Your card should load
automatically during re-boot.
9. You may now edit your NET.CFG file to customize
your network environment. Additional commands and
explanations are included in the NET.CFG file itself.
From the NWCLIENT directory (step 3):
Type: (edit net.cfg)
The editor will open with NET.CFG loaded. Make
your edits and save the changes.