3Com EtherLink 3C509B - Adapter Backplate Types

Installing the Adapter 1-3
5. Determine the type of adapter that you have.
Use Table 1-1 and Figure 1-1 to identify the type of
adapter (ISA or EISA) and the type of network
connector you have. You will need this information
later in the installation. Refer to the section
“Changing Software Option Settings” in Chapter 2
for information on changing the Transceiver Type
software option.
Table 1-1. Adapter Backplate Types
3C509-
COMBO
Type of
board
Type of
computer
Type of
connector
ISA
ISA or
EISA
AUI, coax,
10BT
Backplates
and their
connectors
3C509
ISA
ISA or
EISA
AUI and
coax
3C509-TP
ISA
ISA or
EISA
AUI and
10BT
3C579
EISA
EISA
only
AUI and
coax
3C579-TP
EISA
EISA
only
AUI and
10BT