Efficient Networks PCI 10/100 Network Card User Manual
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1.2. configured manually check that it matches that of the attached network device port It is recommended that you set the card to auto negotiation when installing the network driver The port on the network device that the card is attached to may be defective Try using another port on the device If you cannot access a Windows or NetWare service on the network check that you have enabled and configured the service correctly If you cannot connect to a particular server be sure that you have access rights and a valid ID and password If you cannot access the Internet be sure you have configured your system for TCP IP Technical Support for North America is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week by phone email or online Phone 1 877 823 6722 Email support speedstream com Online http www support speedstream com SIEMENS For more information regarding SpeedStream products visit www speedstream com Efficient Networks Inc A Siemens Company 4849 Alpha Road Dallas TX 75244 2001 Efficient Networks Inc All rights reserved Efficient Networks its logos Live a Broadband Life and SpeedStream are registered and unregistered trademarks of Efficient Networks Inc Siemens and the Siemens logo are registered trademarks of Siemens AG Germany All other brand names and trademarks are held by their respective companies Efficient Networks reserves the right to make changes to product specifications at any time without notice
3. 007 0120 001 SpeedStream 1020 PCI 10 100 Ethernet Adapter Quick Start Guide Before you begin Package Contents Your package includes the following SIEMENS PCI 10 100 Quick Start Guide Safety and Extended Warranty Ethernet Adapter Certification and Registration card information Wake On LAN Floppy disk Cable containing documentation and drivers Note You will also need a Phillips screwdriver and the instruction manual that came with your computer G Phillips screwdriver Computer manual Step 4 Hardware Installation Network cards are sensitive to static electricity Avoid touching its electrical components To eliminate static electricity always touch the chassis of your computer before handling the card Backup your driver and use the copy as the working copy to protect the original from accidental damage Switch off the computer unplug the power cord and remove the computer cover Select an unused PCI bus master slot and remove its protective bracket Carefully insert the card and press until the whole edge connector is firmly seated inside the slot Screw the card s bracket securely into the PC chassis a F YN FB Optional step Attach the optional Wake On LAN cable If you require Wake On LAN capability from a powered off state attach one end of the three pin Wake On LAN cable to the connector on the top edge of the card Attach the other end to the 5 V Standby conn
4. agnostics again to see if the problem persists If it does record the failure indicated and contact Technical Support for assistance Hub Switch Hardware installation is complete See reverse for LED and troubleshooting information LED Functions The following table describes the operation of the SpeedStream 1020 PCI adapter s status LED COLOR STATUS DESCRIPTION Amber Indicates a valid 10Base IX link Amber Flashing Indicates 10 Mbps network activity On Indicates a valid 100Base TX link Flashing Indicates 100 Mbps network activity Troubleshooting Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting Technical Support PCI Compatibility Some computers are not self configuring and require you to perform some or all of the following functions You may need to change the motherboard jumper settings and or Setup program configuration Refer to your computer s manual for configuration procedures specific to your computer components Make sure your BIOS correctly supports the PCI Local Bus Specification v2 0 or later Upgrade your computer BIOS to the latest version Verify that the PCI slot is an enabled bus master slot and not a slave PCI slot In some computers the PCI slot must be configured to enable bus mastering If resources are not properly assigned between installed cards you may be required to disable Plug and lay in the BIOS Setup program Refer to your computer manual for instruction
5. ector on the computer s motherboard To locate this connector refer to your computer s installation manual 6 Connect the SpeedStream 1020 PCI adapter directly to a 10Base T or 100Base TX hub or switch using UTP cable The maximum allowable length of UTP cable connections is 328 ft 100 meters 7 Replace the computer cover then power on the computer The computer BIOS should automatically configure the SpeedStream 1020 PCI adapter However if you have an older computer you may have to manually configure the computer s BIOS settings For more information see the Troubleshooting section of this Quick Start Guide 8 Install the appropriate network driver for your operating system The driver floppy disk that accompanies the SpeedStream 1020 PCI adapter contains all the network operating system drivers supported by this card Please read the RELEASE TXT file on the floppy disk for a list of all drivers A text file included in each folder details the proper installation procedure for that operating system Testing Program If the host computer does not automatically configure the SpeedStream 1020 PCI adapter or if there is a problem with the card run the DOS based Testing Program to view the computer s BIOS settings Boot the computer to a full DOS environment not a DOS window and run the Testing Program ACCTEST EXE from the driver floppy disk If any of the diagnostic tests fail reboot your computer and run the di
6. ny hardware problems such as physical damage to the card s edge connector Try the card in another PCI bus master slot If this fails test with another PCI adapter that is known to operate correctly Check for resource conflicts in the PCI configuration See PCI Compatibility Make sure your computer is using the latest BIOS available If there are other network adapters in the computer they may be causing a conflict Remove all other adapters from the computer and test the SpeedStream PCI adapter separately Check for a defective computer or PCI bus by trying the adapter in another computer that is known to operate correctly Network Connection Problems There may be a network connection problem if the LED on the card s bracket does not light or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer Check the following e Be Sure you are using Category 5 cable for 100 Mbps connections and that the length of any cable does not exceed 328 ft 100 meters Inspect all network cables and connections Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the card s connector Make sure the correct network card driver is installed for your operating system If necessary try reinstalling the driver Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power If you suspect a faulty power outlet plug another device into it to verify that it is working If the network card s speed or duplex mode has been
7. s Some computers may require you to reserve interrupts and memory addresses for installed ISA cards in order to prevent PCI cards from using the same settings Make sure the PCI slot is configured to support INTA Be sure that INTA for the slot is assigned to a free interrupt IRQ number Check the PCI parameters in the BIOS setup program for the slot where the SpeedStream PCI adapter is installed Be sure the slot is configured for leveltriggered interrupts instead of edge triggered interrupts An example of typical PCI parameters follows PCI Slot slot number where the network card is installed Master Enabled Slave Enabled Latency Timer 40 range is 20 to 255 Interrupt Type Level Triggered Interrupt Number choose any number the BIOS setup provides that does not conflict with another installed card Note The wording of these parameters varies with different computers and not all parameters may be configurable Always consult your computer manual for information on changing motherboard jumper settings and BIOS setup program parameters for use with PCI network cards If you set a motherboard jumper and modify the computer BIOS setup make sure the jumper and BIOS settings match Adapter Installation Problems If your computer cannot find the SpeedStream 1020 PCI adapter or if the network driver does not install correctly check the following e Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCI slot Check for a
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