Advantech PCM-9372 Planer User Manual


 
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Chapter 7 PCI Bus Ethernet Interface
7.1 Introduction
The PCM-9372 is equipped with a high performance 32-bit Ethernet
chipset which is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 100 Mbps CSMA/CD
standards. It is supported by major network operating systems. It is also
both 100Base-T and 10Base-T compatible. The medium type can be con-
figured via the RSET8139.exe program included on the utility disk. The
network boot feature can be utilized by incorporating the boot ROM
image files for the appropriate network operating system. The boot ROM
BIOS files are combined with system BIOS, which can be enabled/dis-
abled in the BIOS setup.
7.2 Installation of Ethernet driver
Before installing the Ethernet driver, note the procedures below. You
must know which operating system you are using in your PCM-9372
Series, and then refer to the corresponding installation flow chart. Then
just follow the steps described in the flow chart. You will quickly and
successfully complete the installation, even if you are not familiar with
instructions for MS-DOS or Windows.
7.2.1 Installation for MS-DOS and Windows 3.1
If you want to set up your Ethernet connection under the MS-DOS or
Windows 3.1 environment, you should first check your server system
model. For example, MS-NT, IBM-LAN server, and so on.
Then choose the correct driver to install in your biscuit PC.
The installation procedures for various servers can be found on the sup-
plied CD-ROM, the correct path being:
D:\Biscuit\9372\LAN\8139C\wfw311
Note:
The windows illustrations in this chapter are
examples only. Follow the steps and pay atten-
tion to the instructions which appear on your
screen.