The Retro Web EVEREX SYSTEMS SPEEDLINK/PC-16 Card Instructions
- August 7, 2024
- The Retro Web
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The Retro Web EVEREX SYSTEMS SPEEDLINK/PC-16 Card
Specifications
- NIC Type: Ethernet
- Transfer Rate: 10Mbps
- Data Bus: 16-bit ISA
- Wiring Type: Linear bus Star RG58A/U 50ohm coaxial
- Boot ROM: AUI transceiver via DB-15 port
Product Usage Instructions
Jumper Settings
Make sure to set the jumpers according to the following configurations:
- CABLE TYPE SELECT (JP1): Pins 2 & 3 closed for Normal, Pins 1 & 2 closed for an alternate setting.
- PERFORMANCE LEVEL SELECT (JP2): Open for Boot ROM disabled, Closed for Address Range selection.
- BASE MEMORY ADDRESS SELECT (JP3/A, JP3/B, JP3/C): Configure as per the specified settings.
- ETHERNET FRAME TYPE SELECT (JP4): Configure pins accordingly for IOCHRDY selection.
- MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL NOTE: Interrupt selection is done through proprietary software.
FAQ
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How do I configure the Network Interface Card?
To configure the NIC, ensure that the jumpers are set correctly based on the provided settings in the user manual. Pay close attention to the Cable Type, Performance Level, Base Memory Address, and Ethernet Frame Type selections. -
What is the default transfer rate of the NIC?
The default transfer rate of the NIC is 10Mbps. -
Where can I find the Boot ROM on the NIC?
The Boot ROM is located on the AUI transceiver via the DB-15 port on the NIC.
Chapter 5: Jumper Settings
THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARD TECHNICAL GUIDE
EVEREX SYSTEMS, INC. SPEEDLINK/PC-16
- NIC Type Ethernet
- Transfer Rate 10Mbps
- Data Bus 16-bit ISA
- Topology Linear bus Star
- Wiring Type RG58A/U 50ohm coaxial
- AUI transceiver via DB-15 port
- Boot ROM Location Unidentified
| I/O ADDRESS SELECT|
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Node| SW1/1| SW1/2| SW1/3| SW1/4| SW1/5| SW1/6| SW1/7| SW1/8
340-343h| On| On| On| On| Off| On| Off| Off
348-34Bh| On| Off| On| On| Off| On| Off| Off
358-35Bh| On| On| Off| On| Off| On| Off| Off
358-35Bh| On| Off| Off| On| Off| On| Off| Off
360-363h| On| On| On| Off| Off| On| Off| Off
368-36Bh| On| Off| On| Off| Off| On| Off| Off
370-373h| On| On| Off| Off| Off| On| Off| Off
378-37Bh| On| Off| Off| Off| Off| On| Off| Off
390-393h| On| On| Off| On| On| Off| Off| Off
398-39Bh| On| Off| Off| On| On| Off| Off| Off
CABLE TYPE SELECT
Setting| JP1
í Thin Ethernet| Pins 2 & 3 closed
Ethernet| Pins 1 & 2 closed
PERFORMANCE LEVEL SELECT
Setting| JP2
í High| Open
Normal| Closed
BASE MEMORY ADDRESS SELECT
Addr| s Range| J| 3/A J| 3/B
J| 3/C
Boot ROM disabled| Closed| Closed| Closed
C4000-C7FFF| Open| Open| Open
C8000-CBFFF| Open| Closed| Closed
CC000-CFFFF| Closed| Open| Closed
D0000-D3FFF| Open| Open| Closed
D4000-D7FFF| Closed| Closed| Open
D8000-DBFFF| Open| Closed| Open
DC000-DFFFF| Closed| Open| Open
ETHERNET FRAME TYPE SELECT
Setting| JP4
í 802.3| Pins 1 & 2 closed
802.2| Pins 2 & 3 closed
IOCHRDY
Setting| JP5
í Normal IOCHRDY| Pins 1 & 2 closed
Early IOCHRDY| Pins 2 & 3 closed
MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL NOTE
Note: Interrupt selection is configured via a proprietary software package.