MaxTech Network Card NXP 16 User Manual

High Performance  
Plug and Play  
16-bit Ethernet  
Adapter  
NXP-16  
USER'S GUIDE  
Part#MAN107Rev. 1.0  
NX16BT/D  
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Section Two - Installation  
This section provides step-by-step instructions on  
how to install your new network adapter. Installation  
of this network adapter is a two-step process con-  
sisting of actual hardware installation and card  
configuration. This network adapter is designed to  
be configured by the Plug and Play capabilities of the  
host computer/operating system. Also, the adapter  
can be installed and configured in a legacy system  
by using the setup program (SETUP.EXE) included  
on the driver diskette.  
2.1 Unpacking Your Network Adapter  
Two types of network adapter cards are available.  
Before you proceed, determine the model you have  
purchased. The following table summarizes the  
contents and features of your Ethernet product:  
Model  
NXP-16T  
NXP-16BT  
Adapter Card  
RJ-45  
x
x
x
x
BNC  
x
x
BNC T-connector  
Boot ROM Socket  
Installation disk  
User's Guide  
LINK LED*  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
ACT LED  
*Note: The LINK LED only indicates a twisted-pair  
connection. It is disabled for any other cable type.  
2.2 Hardware Installation  
Installation of this adapter card requires opening  
and manipulating your PC. Exercise caution at all  
times when working with AC powered and static-  
sensitive equipment. Turn off and unplug your PC  
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before installation. Discharge any static electricity  
from your body by touching any metal surface.  
1. Turn off your computer and all peripherals.  
2. Make a note of the power cord and other  
cables connected to your computer and  
disconnect them.  
3. Remove your computer’s cover (refer to  
your computer’s owner manual).  
4. Select any available  
Figure  
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expansion slot, and  
then remove the slot  
cover (refer to Figure  
1). A 16-bit expansion  
slot is recommended.  
5. Touch the computer  
chassis before remov-  
ing the adapter from  
its anti-static bag. This will discharge any  
static electricity from your body.  
6. Carefully install the adapter by firmly press-  
ing the card into the slot you have chosen,  
applying even pressure until the adapter is  
completely seated in the slot.  
7. Fasten the retaining bracket with the screw  
from the slot cover. Make sure the adapter  
is properly aligned. Store the slot cover for  
future use.  
8. Replace the computer cover and reconnect  
the power cord and all cables.  
9. Attach the network cable to your adapter.  
2.3 Card Configuration  
Plug and Play systems determine the network  
card's configuration during boot up. Non-PnP sys-  
tems require the use of the setup program,  
SETUP.EXE, included on the driver diskette in the  
root directory to configure the card.  
Proceed to the section which matches your system  
configuration:  
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Section 2.3.1 for all Windows 95 systems  
Section 2.3.2 for PnP systems without Win-  
dows 95  
Section 2.3.3 for Non-PnP Systems  
2.3.1  
Configuration in Windows 95  
When Windows 95 starts for the first time after card  
installation, it detects the adapter as an NE2000  
compatible card. If Windows displays the New  
Hardware Found dialog box, proceed to Section  
2.3.1.1. If Windows displays the Update Device  
Driver Wizard, proceed to Section 2.3.1.2.  
2.3.1.1 Windows 95 Release 4.00.950  
Under New Hardware Found, when asked to  
“Select which driver you want to install for your new  
hardware,” click on “Driver from disk provided by  
hardware manufacturer.” Click “OK.”  
The Install From Disk dialog box now instructs  
you to “Insert the manufacturer's installation disk  
into the drive selected, and then click OK.” Insert  
the adapter's driver diskette and type A:\WIN95 (or  
B:\WIN95 if inserted in drive B) in the “Copy  
manufacturer's files from:” box. Click “OK.”  
The Select Device dialog box presents the selec-  
tionfortheadapter. ClickOKtoinstalltheadapter.  
Windows 95 may request its own installation disks  
for some files. Insert the Windows 95 disks as  
required. When all necessary files are copied, the  
adapter is configured. Restart Windows 95 as  
prompted.  
2.3.1.2 Windows 95 Release 4.00.950 B  
When Windows 95 starts for the first time after card  
installation, it detects the card and displays the  
Update Device Driver Wizard.  
Insert the driver disk into the disk drive and click  
“Next.” Windows will search for the driver on the  
driver disk. If you need to enter the location of the  
driver, click “Other Location,” type A:\WIN95 (or  
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B:\WIN95) in the entry box and click “OK”. Click  
“Finish.”  
Windows 95 may request its own installation disks  
or CD for some files. Insert the Windows 95 disks  
or CD as required. When all necessary files are  
copied, the adapter is configured. Restart Win-  
dows 95 as prompted.  
2.3.2 Configuration in PnP Systems without  
Windows 95  
If the card is installed in a PnP system without  
Windows 95, the system assigns the card an I/O  
Base Address and IRQ. Run SETUP.EXE in the  
root directory of the driver diskette and use the  
View Current Configuration option to confirm the  
adapter's configuration. If you wish to change the  
card configuration from the one assigned, select  
Setup, changethe OperatingMode to Jumperless  
and configure the adapter as outlined in Section  
2.3.3 for legacy systems. Continue to Section 2.4  
to run adapter diagnostics to ensure correct instal-  
lation.  
2.3.3 Configuration in Legacy Systems  
When using the card on a legacy (non-PnP) sys-  
tem,thesetupanddiagnosticprogramSETUP.EXE  
is used to configure the adapter.  
Note: To use the network card in a legacy system,  
the Operating Mode must be set to Jumperless  
instead of Plug and Play  
To run the setup program, insert the driver diskette  
into drive A: (or B:).  
1. At the DOS prompt type A:\SETUP  
2. Select Setup  
3. ChangetheOperatingModetoJumperless.  
4. Configure the I/O Base Address and Inter-  
rupt to the desired settings for your system.  
5. Press Esc to update the adapter.  
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For more information on running SETUP, refer to  
the file README.TXT in the root directory of the  
driver diskette.  
The following configuration options are available in  
the SETUP Main Menu:  
View Current Configuration  
Setup  
Run Diagnostics  
View Current Configuration displays the current  
settings of the card.  
The Setup option allows user selection of param-  
eters such as Operating Mode, Medium type, Full-  
Duplex Enable/Disable, I/O Base Address, Inter-  
rupt, and Boot ROM Address. Setup is used to  
configure the card in systems without Plug and  
Play capabilities.  
2.4 Testing The Adapter  
AdapterdiagnosticsareincludedintheSETUP.EXE  
program found in the root directory of the driver  
diskette. Refer to the file README.TXT in the  
same directory for detailed information.  
Note: To run the diagnostics under Windows 95,  
click on Start/Shut down and select “Restart the  
computer in MS-DOS mode.” Run SETUP.EXE  
from the DOS prompt.  
Setup provides the following testing options when  
you select Run Diagnostics from its Main Menu.  
• Run EEPROM Test  
• Run Diagnostics on Board  
• Run Diagnostics on Network  
The EEPROM Test option performs read/write  
tests on the adapter's on-board EEPROM registers  
and reports the results.  
The Run Diagnostics on Board option runs sev-  
eral tests and the results are indicated by either  
PASS or FAIL counts. Make sure that the network  
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cable is attached (and properly terminated if using  
a BNC connection) to the adapter when using this  
option. If any test has a fail count, press the  
spacebar for help on the reason for the failure and  
possible solutions  
The following tests are performed in the Run  
Diagnostics on Board option:  
1. Configuration Test: Checks the initial sta-  
tus of the Ethernet controller  
2. I/O Test: Check I/O accessibility  
3. Internal Loop back Test:Checks adapter's  
controller.  
4. External Loop back Test: Performs trans-  
mit/receive tests on the network link  
5. RAM Test: Checks on-board RAM  
The Run Diagnostics on Network option allows  
the user to test the network cable connection  
between two cards. One card is setup as a Re-  
sponder and a second card is setup as an Initia-  
tor. The Initiator and Responder will exchange  
packets and display the number of transmit and  
receive packets that have passed or failed. Note:  
A Responder can only recognize one Initiator at a  
time.  
2.5 Boot ROM Installation (optional)  
An empty ROM socket is provided on the adapter  
to accept an optional Remote Boot ROM (available  
from your dealer). The Boot ROM allows the PC to  
load the Operating System over the network for  
diskless applications.  
1. Insert the Boot ROM into the socket. Make  
sure that the notch on the ROM matches the  
one on the socket (refer to Figure 2).  
2. Configure the adapter using the SETUP  
program to enable the Boot ROM function  
by selecting the appropriate address from  
the Boot ROM Base Address option. Refer  
to Section 2.3 for more information on run-  
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ning the SETUP program.  
Figure 2  
Align ROM  
and socket  
notches  
3. Follow the Remote Boot Workstation instal-  
lation procedure given in your network oper-  
ating system manual (i.e. create a Boot  
Image on the server for Novell networks, or  
start remote booting services on LAN Man-  
ager networks, etc.).  
Section Three - Driver Installation  
The network operating system (i.e. Novell, Win-  
dows NT, LAN Manager, etc.) that you are using  
requires a driver to access the network adapter  
card. The network adapters are NE-2000 com-  
patible and can use the NE-2000 driver supplied  
with your network operating system. Drivers for  
most popular network operating systems are in-  
cluded on the driver diskette in separate  
subdirectories. These drivers can be copied to your  
hard-drive by using the INSTALL.EXE program on  
the driver disk. Information on using each driver is  
available by running HELP.EXE from the root  
directory of the driver disk.  
Section Four - Troubleshooting  
This section describes some of the common prob-  
lems you may encounter while using your network  
adapter. When troubleshooting, you should make  
sure that the network you are connected to is  
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functioning. If you suspect that the adapter is  
malfunctioning, replace it with another adapter  
which is known to function properly. Also try the  
adapter in another computer. This can determine  
whether the adapter or computer causes the prob-  
lem. If you cannot resolve your difficulty after  
reading the following information, contact your  
dealer or vendor for assistance.  
Most adapter failure after installation is caused by  
A) I/O base address and IRQ Line conflict, or B)  
Cable problems.  
4.1 I/O Base Address and IRQ Conflict  
Make sure that the I/O address and IRQ used by  
the adapter is not already in use by another  
device in your PC. If your PC has built-in serial  
ports then you will not be able to use IRQ 4  
(COM1) or IRQ 3 (COM2). Other adapters in your  
system may already use addresses 0300H or  
0320H (example: sound/audio card). Vary the  
settingsonyournetworkadapterbyrunningSETUP  
again to eliminate the conflict. Running the diag-  
nostics in SETUP will also help to detect configu-  
ration conflicts.  
4.2 Cable Problems  
A) Observe the green Link Status LED if you are  
using a 10Base-T network. Turn on the computer.  
Connect the network cable and observe the green  
LINK LED. If the LED is ON, then the system is  
connected. Otherwise check for a proper RJ-45  
connection.  
B)Makesurethecoaxialcableisproperlytermi-  
nated if you are using a 10Base-2 network. Each  
end of a coaxial segment must be properly termi-  
nated with a 50-ohm terminator. You may use a  
simple ohm meter to determine if the cable is  
functioning properly. Disconnect all nodes on the  
network and measure the resistance of the termi-  
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nators. If the terminators do not measure 50 ohms  
+/- 1%, replace the terminator. Measure the coaxial  
cable with a 50-ohm terminator attached to one  
end. The total resistance of the cable plus the  
terminator should be no more than a few ohms  
more than the terminator alone.  
Section Five - Cable Information  
The network adapters support both popular cable  
schemes used in Ethernet networks: 10Base-T  
and10Base-2. Thefollowingaretherecommended  
specifications for proper network cabling.  
10Base-T networks use unshielded twisted-pair  
cable and 8-pin RJ-45 modular connectors. Use  
only 22-26 AWG 2- or 4-pair 100 ohm/ft UTP  
(Catagory 3) or better cable. The cable must use  
solid copper conductors and UL codes CM, CMR,  
and CMP are required. The computer on the net-  
work is connected via a star topology (i.e. each  
node is connected to a HUB, not to each other).  
Maximum cable length is 300' (100 m).  
10Base-2 networks use a single conductor coaxial  
cable and BNC connectors. Use only RG-58A/U or  
RG-58C/U coaxial cables. Each network node is  
connected to the coaxial cable via a T-connector  
(included). The minimum distance between T-  
connectors is 1.6' (0.5m). The T-connector must be  
plugged directly into the network adapter (no cable  
is allowed between the T-connector and the  
adapter). No more than 30 connections are al-  
lowed per segment and the maximum segment  
length is 607' (185 m). The cable must be termi-  
nated at each end by one 50-ohm terminator.  
Section Six - Specifications  
NetworkStandard:  
ComputerInterface:  
IEEE802.3  
ISA bus 8 or 16 bit, auto detect  
HardwareCompability: NE2000  
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I/Oaddress:  
200,220,240,260,280,2A0,2C0,  
2E0,300,320,340,360,380,3A0,  
3C0, 3E0  
IRQ line:  
RAM buffer:  
2 (9), 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 15  
16 KB  
BootROMaddress:  
C000, C400, C800, CC00, D000,  
D400, D800, DC00  
PowerConsumption: 2.5 W  
Temperature:  
Humidity:  
Dimensions:  
Certification:  
0 to 55 degrees C (Operating)  
10% to 90% (Non condensing)  
6.39" x 2.48"  
FCC Part 15 Class B  
Drivers:  
Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, NetWare LAN  
WorkPlace TCP/IP, Novell LAN Analyzer for NetWare,  
Novell Personal Netware, Wollongong Pathway Access,  
FTP PC/TCP, NCSA TCP/IP, Microsoft LAN Manager,  
Microsoft Windows For Workgroups, Microsoft Windows  
NT, Microsoft Windows 95, IBM LAN Server, IBM LAN  
Support, IBM OS/2 EE V2.0, DEC Pathworks, SUN PC-  
NFS,BanyanVINES,IBMTCP/IPforDOSandOS/2,SCO  
Unix.  
Section Seven - Technical Support  
Intheunlikelyeventyouexperiencedifficultyintheuseofthe  
product, or if it does not operate as described, we suggest  
you: (1) consult the Troubleshooting section of this guide  
and (2) consult with your dealer.  
IfyouhavenotreferredtotheTroubleshootingsection,  
there is a good chance the solution to your problem is  
there.Ifyoustillcannotsolvetheproblem,calltheMaxTech  
Service Center at (562) 921-4438 between 9:00 a.m. and  
6:00 p.m. (PST Monday through Friday). If the nature of  
yourquestionisrelatedtothenetworkoperatingsystem  
thatyouareusing,refertoitsmanual.CallingtheService  
Centerwithoutcompleteandaccurateinformationconcerning  
the NATURE OF THE PROBLEM will be both time-  
consumingandfrustratingforyou.  
Youmayalsoreachusthrough:  
24 hour BBS - (562) 921-7180  
24 hour Faxback - (562) 921-9540  
Compuserve ID - 71333,44  
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Section Eight - Notices  
8.1 Five Year Limited Warranty  
MaxTech warrants to the original buyer of this product  
againstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipforfiveyears  
from the date of purchase. During the warranty period,  
MaxTechwillrepair(oratitsoption,replace)theproductthat  
proves to be defective, provided the product has not been  
abused,misused,modified,orrepairedbyanunauthorized  
center.  
In the event the product requires service, follow the proce-  
dureoutlinedinSectionEight-TechnicalSupport.When  
youareinstructedbytheTechnicalSupportRepresentative  
toreturntheproducttoMaxTechforrepair,youwillbegiven  
anRMA(ReturnMerchandiseAuthorization)number.You  
must have an RMA Number to return the product for  
service.Usethefollowingproceduretoreturntheproductto  
MaxTech:  
1. Returntheproductinitsoriginalpackageandpack-  
ing(ifpossible),andputitinasturdycorrugatedbox.  
2. Be sure to include your name, address, day-time  
telephone number, RMA number, and a brief de-  
scription of the problem (also enclose a check for  
out-of-warrantyrepair).EncloseyourcheckorPostal  
Money Order for $7.50 to cover the cost of return  
shipping/handling. Please do not send cash or  
stamps.  
4. After wrapping the package securely for shipping,  
print your name, return address and the RMA #  
clearly on the outside of your package.  
5. Ship the unit prepaid via UPS or the U.S. Postal  
ServiceTotheaddressprovidedbythetechnician  
when you call. We recommend that the unit be  
insured.  
This warranty is valid for products sold in North America  
only. Contactyourlocalauthorizeddistributorordealerfor  
thewarrantyofferedinotherareas.  
All warranty services must be performed by Authorized  
ServiceCenters.Therearenouserserviceablepartsinside  
theunit.Donotremoveanycomponentsorattempttoservice  
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theunitbyanyunauthorizedservicecenter.Thiswarrantyis  
voidediftheproducthasbeenabused,misused,modified,  
orrepairedbyanunauthorizedservicecenter.  
8.2 FCC Class B Statement  
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththe  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the  
FCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonable  
protectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstal-  
lation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradio  
frequencyenergy,andifnotinstalledandusedinaccordance  
withtheinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio  
communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterfer-  
encewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipment  
doescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionrecep-  
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off  
andon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterference  
byoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:  
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna  
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandthe  
receiver  
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent  
from that to which the receiver is connected  
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnician  
forhelp  
Notice:1)Shieldedcables,ifany,mustbeusedinorderto  
complywiththeemissionlimits.2)Anychangeormodifica-  
tionnotexpresslyapprovedbytheGranteeoftheequipment  
authorizationcouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethe  
equipment.  
8.3 Disclaimer, Copyright, And Other Notices  
Theinformationcontainedinthismanualhasbeenvalidated  
at the time of this manual's production. The manufacturer  
reservestherighttomakeanychangesandimprovements  
in the product described in this manual at any time and  
withoutnotice.Consequentlythemanufacturerassumesno  
liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from  
errors,omissionsordiscrepanciesbetweentheproductand  
themanual.  
Allregisteredtrademarksarethepropertyoftheirrespective  
owners.  
Copyright©1997 Allrightsreserved.Noreproductionofthis  
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documentinanyformisallowedwithoutwrittenpermission  
fromthemanufacturer.  
FirstEdition  
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