Installation and Configuration
Checklist
Before installing the N-GxX-xx-01(x) NIC, verify that the package contains the
following items:
• N-GxX-xx-01(x) NIC
• LAN driver CD
Please notify your sales representative if any item is missing or damaged.
Description
The N-GxX-xx-01(x)NIC has a bootable ROM socket
(bootable ROM chip sold
separately)
. The two LED indicators
(LINK/ACT and FDX)
located on the
bracket, show network/board link, activities, collision, and full-duplex statuses.
See Figure 1.
N-GxX-xx-01(x) NIC configuration
CAUTION: Wear a grounding strap and observe electrostatic discharge
precautions when installing the N-GxX-xx-01(x) NIC. Failure to observe this
caution could result in damage or failure of the N-GxX-xx-01(x) NIC.
For motherboards with automatic PCI configuration:
•
No specific setup is needed.
•
You can enter the system BIOS setup menu to view or specify the interrupt
(INT) line of the PCI slots.
N-GxX-xx-01(x) Gigabit Ethernet NIC
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FDX LED
Link/ACT LED
TX
RX
PXE ROM Socket
Figure 1: LEDs and PXE ROM Socket
Installation and Configuration -- continued
PCI bus system and configuration
•
Ensure that the PCI machine supports master slots, and INT multiple
sharing and timing functionality.
•
DO NOT install N-GxX-xx-01(x) NICs in PCI slave slots. Please refer to
your PC system manual and select the appropriate configuration settings.
•
When installing multiple N-GxX-xx-01(x) NICs at the server station, you
should correctly configure the IRQ settings of the PCI slot.
•
N-GxX-xx-01(x) NIC server modules share the same INT line with the
driver supporting multiple INT services. The IRQ of each N-GxX-xx-
01(x) NIC should not conflict with other boards.
•
Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Partner should be set at full-duplex mode with
NWay flow control. Ensure that all network nodes are configured at an
identical operation mode. Improper operation and flow control mode
between fiber nodes will render the LAN to work poorly. The operating
mode should match at both ends' working status.
Installation
To install the N-GxX-xx-01(x)module, do the following:
Important:
Install the N-GxX-xx-01(x) NIC in a “master slot” only.
1.
Locate a master slot on the PC workstation or file server.
2.
Remove the cover from the PC workstation or file server—keep all screws.
3.
Remove and keep the screws holding the cover over the installation slot.
4.
Carefully slide the N-GxX-xx-01(x) NIC into the “master slot,” aligning
the module with the slot guides.
5.
Ensure that the module is firmly seated in the slot.
6.
Use the screws from step “3” to secure the module to the workstation or
file server housing.
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