The Retro Web XI221S, XI221B Xinetron Network Card Instructions
- August 6, 2024
- The Retro Web
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The Retro Web XI221S, XI221B Xinetron Network Card
Specifications
| NIC Type | Transfer Rate | Data Bus | Topology | Wiring Type | Boot ROM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCnet | 2.5Mbps | 16-bit ISA | Star | Linear bus RG-62A/U 93ohm coaxial |
Available
Product Usage Instructions
Jumper Settings
Response and Reconfiguration Timeouts
- Response Time: 840ms
- Ide Time: Open
- Reconfiguration Time: 285s to 1237s (various settings)
Interrupt Request
| IRQ | JP5A |
|---|---|
| 3 | Closed |
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)
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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.
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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.
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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|
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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.