The Retro Web XI221S, XI221B Xinetron Network Card Instructions

The Retro Web XI221S, XI221B Xinetron Network Card

Specifications

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Product Usage Instructions

Jumper Settings

Response and Reconfiguration Timeouts

• Response Time: 840ms
• Ide Time: Open
• Reconfiguration Time: 285s to 1237s (various settings)

Interrupt Request

Node Address Configuration
Node addresses are set using switches SW2/1 to SW2/8. Refer to the table in the manual to determine the correct node address based on the switch positions.

I/O Base Address and Memory Address Configuration
Configure the I/O base address and boot ROM address using switches SW1/1 to SW1/10. Follow the instructions in the manual to set these addresses correctly.

Diagnostic LED Indicators

Status

• Blinking: Card is not connected to the network.
• Flashing: Normal operation, data is being transmitted/received.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: How do I know if my NIC is connected to the network?
  

  • A: Check the diagnostic LED indicators. If the LED is blinking, it means the card is not connected to the network.

• Q: How many node address settings are available?
  

  • A: A total of 255 node address settings are available, with Node address 0 reserved for messaging between nodes.

• Q: What should I do if I need to change the IRQ settings?
  

  • A: Refer to the manual for instructions on changing IRQ settings using jumper JP5A.

THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARD

TECHNICAL GUIDE

XINETRON, INC.
X I 2 2 1 S / X I 2 2 1 B

• NIC Type ARCnet
• Transfer Rate 2.5Mbps
• Data Bus 16-bit ISA
• Topology Star Linear bus
• Wiring Type RG-62A/U 93ohm coaxial
• Boot ROM Available

| NODE ADDRESS|
---|---|---
Node| SW2/1| SW2/2| SW2/3| SW2/4| SW2/5| SW2/6| SW2/7| SW2/8
0| –| –| –| –| –| –| –| –
1| On| On| On| On| On| On| On| Off
2| On| On| On| On| On| On| Off| On
3| On| On| On| On| On| On| Off| Off
4| On| On| On| On| On| Off| On| On
251| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On| Off| Off
252| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On| On
253| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On| Off
254| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On
255| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off
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 reprise decimal node addresses. Switch 8 is the Least Significant Bit and switch 1 is the Most The switches have the following decimal values: switch 1=128, 2=64, 3=32, 4=16, 5=8, 6 Turn off the switches and add the values of the off switches to obtain the correct node ad Off=1)

| notation of the Significant Bit.

=4, 7=2, 8=1. dress. (On=0,

Chapter 5: Jumper Settings XINETRON, INC.

X I 2 2 1 S / X I 2 2 1 B

| RESPONSE AND RECONFIGURATION TIMEOUTS|
---|---|---
Response Time| Ide Time| Reconfiguration Time| JP1| JP2
í78ms| í86ms| 840ms| Open| Open
285ms| 316ms| 1680ms| Open| Closed
563ms| 624ms| 1680ms| Closed| Open
1130ms| 1237ms| 1680ms| Closed| Closed
Note: All NICs on the network segment must have this option set the same.
| INTERRUPT REQUEST|
---|---|---
IRQ| JP5A| JP5A| JP5A| JP5A| JP5A
í2| 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|
---|---|---
Address| SW1/1| SW1/2| SW1/3| SW1/4| SW1/5| SW1/6
260-26Fh| Off| On| On| Off| Off| On
290-29Fh| Off| On| Off| On| On| Off
í2E0-2EFh| Off| On| Off| Off| Off| On
2F0-2FFh| Off| On| Off| Off| Off| Off
300-30Fh| Off| Off| On| On| On| On
350-35Fh| Off| Off| On| Off| On| Off
380-38Fh| Off| Off| Off| On| On| On
3E0-3EFh| Off| Off| Off| Off| Off| On
| BASE MEMORY ADDRESS AND BOOT ROM ADDRESS|
---|---|---
Base Address| Boot ROM Address| SW1/7| SW1/8| SW1/9| SW1/10
C0000-C07FFh| C2000-C3FFFh| Off| Off| On| On
íD0000-D07FFh| D2000-D3FFFh| Off| Off| On| Off
E0000-E07FFh| E2000-E3FFFh| Off| Off| Off| On
| DIAGNOSTIC LED|
---|---|---
LED                        Color                      Status Condition
LED1| Yellow| Blinking| Card is not connected to network
LED1| Yellow| On| Normal operation
LED1| Yellow| Flashing| Data is being transmitted/received
Note: Location of LED1 is unknown.

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