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Preparation and Installation
Introduction
This chapter provides a brief description of the Gigabit Ethernet/82543
PMC Module and explains how to install the Gigabit Ethernet/82543 PMC
Module onto a host module, such as a single-board computer (SBC) or
carrier card, and how to connect the PMC to the network.
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Caution
When you add PMCs to your system, verify that the combined power
(wattage) required for the PMCs does not exceed the system’s power
supply rating. Refer to your computer system documentation for this
information.
In this manual, the name Gigabit Ethernet/82543 PMC Module refers to all
models of the Gigabit Ethernet/82543 PMC Module series boards, unless
otherwise specified.
General Description
The Gigabit Ethernet 82543 PCI mezzanine card (PMC), shown in
, is a network interface card (NIC) that provides a direct
interface to the local 32-bit or 64-bit PCI bus. Gigabit Ethernet technology
allows the PMC to use a single connector for 10 megabits per second (10-
Mb/s), 100 megabits per second (100-Mb/s), or 1000 megabits per second
(1000-Mb/s) Ethernet network connection (Institute for Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3).