User manual ASUS VG236H-A

[. . . ] The specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this documentation, including the products and the software described in it. Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. 2 ASUS VG236H-A User's Guide Introduction Thank you for buying the ASUS VG236H-A Network Interface Card (NIC)! [. . . ] It is assumed that you have adequate knowledge on PCs and some familiarity with Ethernet networks. Package Contents Check the following items if present in your package. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. (1) ASUS VG236H-A Network Interface Card (1) Support CD (1) User Guide ASUS VG236H-A User's Guide 3 Models The ASUS VG236H-A network interface card comes in two models, one with a standard bracket for regular PCs and one with a low profile bracket for small book PCs. Both models have the same card components. Standard Model Low Profile Model 4 ASUS VG236H-A User's Guide Layout Boot ROM (optional) LAN Controller ACT VG236H-A RJ-45 LAN Port LINK 3Com 3C920 Ethernet Controller R PCI Interface NOTE: The Boot ROM chip is an optional item. If your card did not come with this chip, an empty socket is provided in case you wish to install a Boot ROM at a later time. ASUS VG236H-A User's Guide 5 Features PCI Interface · · · Full 32-bit (33 MHz) PCI bus interface (Rev2. 2 compliant) Zero wait-state bus master data bursts PCI 5V bus support Boot ROM Interface (optional) · Supports 64KB/128KB, byte-wide Flash ROM devices Network Interface · · · 3Com EtherLink® 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX controller 32-bit PCI host interface RJ-45 LAN port 6 ASUS VG236H-A User's Guide System Requirements Your PC or server should meet the following system requirements before installing the ASUS VG236H-A network interface card: · · · · ASUS motherboard Pentium processor Minimum 640K memory Available bus-mastering PCI slot NOTE: The ASUS VG236H-A network interface card must be installed in an ASUS motherboard. ASUS VG236H-A User's Guide 7 Running the Preinstallation Program Before installing the network card in your PC, run the preinstallation program to properly set up the system to the environment and prevent conflicts between the card and your operating system. Follow these steps to run the installation program. Quit any open applications and disable any anti-virus software. Insert the Support CD in the CD-ROM drive. If the Welcome screen does not appear, type the following from the Run option of the Windows Start menu: d:\installs\setup. exe d:\ represents the CD-ROM drive. Check your PC documentation to ensure that you install the card into the correct slot. Carefully insert the card into the PCI slot. Secure the card with the screw that you removed earlier. Replace the PC cover and plug in the power cord. ASUS VG236H-A User's Guide 11 Connecting to the Network Follow these steps to connect the card to the network. NOTE: The RJ-45 port on the network card provides a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection, depending on the speed of the connected hub or switch. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port on the card backplate. Connect the other end of the network cable to an active network port. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Driver. " 12 ASUS VG236H-A User's Guide Installing the Network Driver IMPORTANT: Before installing the network driver, make sure that: · You have run the preinstallation program · You have installed the card in the PC and connected to the network · You have the Windows installation files (for Windows 95/98 only). (These files may have been already copied to your hard drive when you installed Windows). [. . . ] The network driver installation procedures vary depending on your operating system. Windows 95/98/2000 automatically detects the presence of the network card and prompts you to insert the Support CD for the network driver. Restart the PC after completing the driver installation. [. . . ]