IBM 10/100 EtherJet PCI adapters ================================ V1.47B 82557 or 82558 Ethernet Controller ---------------------------------- The 10/100 EtherJet adapters use the 82557 high- performance Ethernet controller. You will see references to this component in other README files. Sometimes, the 10/100 EtherJet PCI adapters will be referred to as the "82557-based" adapters. These adapters also have the PHY 82555 chip. The 10/100 EtherJet adapters 82558 use high- performance Ethernet phy-controller. (82555 and 82557 are integrated into a single chip). All references above also apply to these adapters, since, from a controller standpoint, these are also "82557-based" adapters. In some references or literature, you may notice the "100/10" description instead of "10/100". They are all the same for referring to these IBM 10/100 EtherJet PCI adapters. Full duplex support ------------------- Full duplex is an optional setting that can improve adapter performance. To run the 10/100 EtherJet adapter at full duplex, you need to be connected to a full duplex switching hub. If your TX hub supports auto-negotiation, the 10/100 EtherJet adapter and hub will negotiate to select the best mode. If your TX hub does not support auto-negotiation, you need to manually change to full duplex. Refer to the Installation Guide or the "Duplex Support" README file for complete instructions. EMM386 ------ If using Microsoft's EMM386 memory manager, use EMM386 version 4.49 or later. This version is included with DOS version 6.22. Busmaster slots --------------- You must install the adapter in a busmaster slot. If the driver fails to load or diagnostics fail, try moving the adapter to a different slot. If you're not sure if your slots are busmaster enabled, see your computer's documentation. PCI BIOS -------- Make sure you're using the latest BIOS for your computer. See the help file called "PCI installation" under the "Adapter installation and special configurations" section for a list of phone numbers of the leading PCI computer manufacturers. PCI shared interrupts --------------------- The server and DOS ODI client drivers for the 10/100 EtherJet adapters support shared interrupts. However, because there is no industry-standard way to support shared interrupts, other adapters may support them differently, or not at all. You may notice this when you install the 10/100 EtherJet adapter or when you install another add-in PCI card at a later date. If you think you have another PCI adapter that doesn't support shared interrupts (for example, a SCSI adapter), contact its manufacturer for a shared interrupt driver. Or, try running your computer's CMOS Setup program to assign a different interrupt to the other adapter. Configuring your PCI BIOS ------------------------- Some computers allow you to configure various BIOS parameters. If you have problems installing your adapter, run the BIOS setup program and, if possible, set these parameters: Interrupt type: level-triggered PCI slots: enable These should already be the default settings. Compaq Prolinea* Deskpro* XL ---------------------------- To work with the IBM 10/100 EtherJet PCI adapter, these two Compaq computers need updated BIOS software. You can download the necessary files from the Compaq website: http://www.compaq.com From the Compaq home page, navigate to the Downloadable Files page. On this page, select the file that corresponds to your Compaq computer model. Follow the instructions provided by Compaq. NetWare 3.11 Servers -------------------- On NetWare 3.11 servers, the driver won't operate correctly unless you modify the server's STARTUP.NCF to include: SET MAXIMUM PHYSICAL RECEIVE PACKET SIZE = 1536 (or larger) This specifies the size for preallocated server buffers. See the NetWare 3.11 installation instructions for more details. Using LANDesk(R) Traffic Analyst 2.0 ------------------------------------ If you're using LANDesk Management Suite 2.0 and a Novell DOS ODI client driver on your workstation, load RXMONSTK.COM (supplied by Novell) after loading LSL. Also, be sure you have updated VMON.386 dated 12-14-95 which supports the latest NetWare ODI client specification (v4.0). You can download the VMON.386 file from support.intel.com. Use the drivers that come with this adapter ------------------------------------------- Use the drivers that come with this adapter. SETUP ----- Use SETUP.EXE utility on the IBM Configuration and Drivers disk to automatically install the DOS ODI driver, run diagnostics, get help with installation problems, and to view information and help files. * Third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.