The Retro Web XI321TCN XINETRON Network Interface Card Instructions
- August 6, 2024
- The Retro Web
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The Retro Web XI321TCN XINETRON Network Interface
Product Specifications
- NIC Type: Ethernet
- Transfer Rate: 10Mbps
- Data Bus: 16-bit ISA
- Topology: Linear Bus
- Wiring Type: Unshielded twisted pair RG58A/U 50ohm coaxial
- Boot ROM: Available
Product Usage Instructions
Jumper Settings
Refer to the user manual for specific jumper settings based on your system
requirements.
LED Diagnostic Indicators:
- LED1: Twisted pair network connection status
- LED2: Network collision detection
- LED3: Data transmission status
- LED4: Data reception status
Compatibility Mode Setting:
To enable compatibility mode, close Pins 2 & 3 of JP3. For non-standard timing
systems, enable by closing Pins 1 & 2 of JP3.
I/O Base Address Configuration:
Set the I/O base address by configuring JP4A and JP4B according to your
system requirements.
Boot ROM Address Configuration:
Configure the Boot ROM address using JP5A, JP5B, JP5C, and JP5D as per the
provided guidelines.
Interrupt Request (IRQ) Settings:
Se the IRQ by configuring JP6A, JP6B, JP6C, and JP6D based on the desired
interrupt request.
Cable Type Configuration:
Configure the cable type using JP7 to ensure proper connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
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Q: What should I do if my system does not work with the NIC card?
A: If your system does not work with the card, enable compatibility mode by closing Pins 1 & 2 of JP3. -
Q: How can I check the network connection status?
A: LED1 indicates the twisted pair network connection status. If it is on, the connection is good; if off, there may be a connection issue. -
Q: What does LED3 indicate?
A: LED3 shows the data transmission status. If it is on, data is being transmitted; if off, data is not being transmitted
THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARD TECHNICAL GUIDE
XINETRON, INC.
X I 3 2 1 T C N R E V . A
- NIC Type Ethernet
- Transfer Rate 10Mbps
- Data Bus 16-bit ISA
- Topology Linear Bus
- Wiring Type Unshielded twisted pair RG58A/U 50ohm coaxial AUI transceiver via DB-15 port
- Boot ROM Available
| COMPATIBILITY MODE|
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Setting
JP3
íDisabled| Pins 2 & 3 closed
Enabled| Pins 1 & 2 closed
Note: Some systems use non-standard timing. If your system does not work
with this card set this option to enabled (Pins 1 & 2 closed).
| | |
| I/O BASE ADDRESS|
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Address JP4A
JP4B
300h| Closed| Closed
í320h| Closed| Open
340h| Open| Closed
360h| Open| Open
| | | |
| BOOT ROM ADDRESS|
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Address JP5A
JP5B JP5C
C8000h| Open| Open| Open
íCC000h| Closed| Open| Closed
D0000h| Open| Open| Closed
| BOOT ROM|
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Setting
JP5D
íDisabled| Open
Enabled| Closed
| | |
| INTERRUPT REQUEST|
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IRQ| JP6A| JP6B| JP6C| JP6D
2/9| Closed| Open| Open| Open
3| Open| Closed| Open| Open
4| Open| Open| Closed| Open
í5| Open| Open| Open| Closed
| | | | | |
| CABLE TYPE|
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Type JP7
JP8 JP9
íRG58A/U 50ohm coaxial| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 1 & 2
closed
Unshielded twisted pair| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 1 & 2
closed
AUI transceiver via DB-15 port| N/A| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed
| DIAGNOSTIC LED(S)|
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LED Status
Condition
LED1| On| Twisted pair network connection is good
LED1| Off| Twisted pair network connection is broken
LED2| On| Collision detected on network
LED2| Off| No collisions detected on network
LED3| On| Data is being transmitted
LED3| Off| Data is not being transmitted
LED4| On| Data is being received
LED4| Off| Data is not being received
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