The Retro Web D-LINK DA-100 Network Card Instructions
- August 6, 2024
- The Retro Web
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The Retro Web D-LINK DA-100 Network Card
Product Specifications
- Product Name: D-LINK DA-100 Network Interface Card
- NIC Type: ARCnet
- Transfer Rate: 2.5Mbps
- Data Bus: 8-bit ISA
- Topology: Star
- Wiring Type: RG-62A/U 93ohm coaxial
- Boot ROM: Available
Product Usage Instructions
Node Address Configuration
To set the node address, follow these steps:
- Refer to the chart to find the desired node address.
- Adjust the switches SW1/1 to SW1/8 accordingly to represent the binary value of the decimal node address.
- Calculate the node address by adding the decimal values of the switches that are turned on (On=1, Off=0).
Jumper Settings
To configure jumper settings, follow these steps
- Refer to the provided table for the desired settings.
- Use jumpers JP1A-E, JP2A-C, JP3A-E, JP4A, JP4B, and JP5 to set IRQ, I/O base address, response timeouts, and boot ROM options.
Base Memory Address & Boot ROM Address Configuration
To configure base memory address and boot ROM address, use jumpers JP3A-JP3D
following the specified settings in the manual.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What is the purpose of the Node Address configuration?
- The Node Address configuration is used to set unique identifiers for communication between nodes on the network. Each node must have a distinct address for proper data exchange.
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Why is it important to set jumper settings correctly?
- Jumper settings control various configurations of the network interface card such as interrupt requests, I/O base addresses, and response timeouts. Incorrect settings may lead to communication errors or malfunctions.
THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARD TECHNICAL GUIDE
D-LINK
D A – 1 0 0
- NIC Type ARCnet
- Transfer Rate 2.5Mbps
- Data Bus 8-bit ISA
- Topology Star
- Wiring Type RG-62A/U 93ohm coaxial
- Boot ROM Available
| NODE ADDRESS|
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Node| SW1/1| SW1/2| SW1/3| SW1/4| SW1/5| SW1/6| SW1/7| SW1/8
0| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –
1| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On
2| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On| Off
3| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On| On
4| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On| Off| Off
251| On| On| On| On| On| Off| On| On
252| On| On| On| On| On| On| Off| Off
253| On| On| On| On| On| On| Off| On
254| On| On| On| On| On| On| On| Off
255| On| On| On| On| On| On| On| On
Note: Node address 0 is used for messaging between nodes and must not be
used.
A total of 255 node address settings are available. The switches are a binary
represe decimal node addresses. Switch 1 is the Least Significant Bit and
switch 8 is the Most The switches have the following decimal values: switch
1=128, 2=64, 3=32, 4=16, 5=8, 6 Turn on the switches and add the values of the
on switches to obtain the correct node ad Off=0)|
notation of the Significant Bit. =4, 7=2, 8=1. dress. (On=1,
Chapter 5: Jumper Settings
| INTERRUPT REQUEST|
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IRQ| JP1A| JP1B| JP1C| JP1D| JP1E
2| Closed| Open| Open| Open| Open
3| Open| Closed| Open| Open| Open
4| Open| Open| Closed| Open| Open
5| Open| Open| Open| Closed| Open
7| Open| Open| Open| Open| Closed
| I/O BASE ADDRESS|
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Address JP2A
JP2B JP2C
260h| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed
290h| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 1 & 2 closed
í2E0h| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed
300h| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed
350h| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 1 & 2 closed
380h| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed
3E0h| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 1 & 2 closed
| RESPONSE TIMEOUTS|
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Response Time JP4A
JP4B
í78ms| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 1 & 2 closed
285ms| Pins 1 & 2 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed
563ms| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 1 & 2 closed
1130ms| Pins 2 & 3 closed| Pins 2 & 3 closed
Note: All NICs on the network must have this option set the same.
| BOOT ROM|
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Setting
JP5
íDisabled| Pins 2 & 3 closed
Enabled| Pins 1 & 2 closed
D-LINK
D A – 1 0 0
| BASE MEMORY ADDRESS & BOOT ROM ADDRESS|
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Base| Boot ROM| JP3A| JP3B| JP3C| JP3D| JP3E
C0000h| C2000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3
C0800h| C2000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2
C1000h| C2000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3
C1800h| C2000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2
C4000h| C6000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3
C4800h| C6000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2
C5000h| C6000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3
C5800h| C6000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2
CC000h| CE000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3
CC800h| CE000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2
CD000h| CE000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3
CD800h| CE000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2
íD0000h| D2000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3
D0800h| D2000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2
D1000h| D2000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3
D1800h| D2000h| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2
D4000h| D6000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3
D4800h| D6000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2
D5000h| D6000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3
D5800h| D6000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2
D8000h| DA000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3
D8800h| DA000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2
D9000h| DA000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3
D9800h| DA000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2
DC000h| DE000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3
DC800h| DE000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2
DD000h| DE000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3
DD800h| DE000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2
E0000h| E2000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 2 & 3
E0800h| E2000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3| Pins 1 & 2
E1000h| E2000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 2 & 3
E1800h| E2000h| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2| Pins 1 & 2
Note: Pins designated should be in the closed position.