Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto EZ Card 10 del fabbricante SMC Networks
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EZ Card 10/100 Installation/User Guide Guide d'installation/ Guide de l’utilisateur Guía de instalación/ Guía del usuario Einbauanleitung/ Benutzerhandbuch 32-bit PCI Ethernet Network Card .
The above items are included in your EZ Card 10/100 carton. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product. Please fill out and return the W arranty Registration Card to SMC. The EZ Card 10/100 is covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
T o install the EZ Card 10/100, power off your PC and remove the chassis cover . Next, select an unused PCI expansion bus slot and remove its protective bracket. Carefully insert the card and press until all the edge connectors are firmly seated inside the slot.
LNK 10 100 ACT Daisy Chain bps Connect the EZ Card 10/100 directly to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX hub or switch using UTP cable (10BASE-T = Category 3, 4 or 5; 100BASE-TX = Category 5) terminated by male RJ-45 connectors. The maximum allowable length of 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable connections is 100 meters (328 ft.
The EZ Card 10/100 should be automatically configured by the PCI computer’s BIOS setup program (skip to step 7). However , if you have an older PCI computer , you may have to change the computer’s BIOS settings to accomplish this. T o customize and test the card, use the Setup Program, SETFE32.
Select the “View Current Configuration” option from the Main Menu to access the screen shown above. If you wish to modify the current configuration, return to the Main Menu and select “Setup New Configuration”. If not, retur n to the Main Menu and choose “Exit Setup Program” to leave the current configuration settings.
The host computer’s BIOS automatically allocates the necessary resources to the EZ Card 10/100. Although the Setup Program will not allow you to change those resources, you can change the settings displayed on the “Setup New Configuration” screen (see above).
The Driver Installation Diskette that accompanies the EZ Card 10/100 contains all the network operating system drivers sup- ported by this card. Please read the “README.DOC” file on the diskette for the proper procedure for installation under these operating systems.
In the event of a problem with the EZ Card 10/100, use the Setup Program to run the card’s built-in diagnostics (see the “README.DOC” file for specific instructions). The Setup Program features the following diagnostic tests: On-Board, On-Network and EEPROM.
The EZ Card 10/100 SMC’s EZ Card ™ 10/100 network interface card is a dual-speed Fast Ethernet card for PCI local bus compliant computers. Designed to take advantage of the wider data path and increased data transfer rate provided by the PCI bus, the EZ Card 10/100 delivers higher data throughput than comparable ISA or EISA network cards.
Hardwar e Description The EZ Card 10/100 is equipped with : • 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 port • 1 Socket for optional boot ROM • 3 LED indicators The following table describes the operation of .
Specifications Network Interface 10BASE-T RJ-45 (UTP Cable: EIA/TIA Categories 3, 4, 5) 100BASE-TX RJ-45 (UTP Cable: EIA/TIA Category 5) Standards Supported ANSI/IEEE 802.
Limited W arranty HARDW ARE: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants the EZ Card 10/100 PCI network cards to be free from defects in work- manship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following length of time from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller: EZ Card 10/100 PCI Network Cards .
Compliances Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT and W ARRANTY INFORMA TION: ASSIST ANCE TECHNIQUE ET RENSEIGNEMENTS RELA TIFS À LA GARANTIE: ASISTENCIA TÉCNICA E INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA GARANTÍA: TECHNISCHE UNTERSTÜTZUNG und GARANTIEINFORMA TIONEN: U.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il SMC Networks EZ Card 10 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del SMC Networks EZ Card 10 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso SMC Networks EZ Card 10 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul SMC Networks EZ Card 10 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il SMC Networks EZ Card 10, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del SMC Networks EZ Card 10.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il SMC Networks EZ Card 10. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo SMC Networks EZ Card 10 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
