Connecting to the Network 2-3
slower than access to the PCI bus. In some cases this is slow
enough to cause the EISA bus to time out and hang the
computer.
Refer to the documentation provided by the computer’s
manufacturer for details on installing expansion boards.
Connecting to the Network
You must connect the adapter to the network before
installing the drivers.
This section describes how to connect different types of
network cables to the 3C590 PCI adapters. Table 2-1 lists the
types of network cable connectors that are found on 3C590
PCI adapters.
Connecting to the On-board Transceiver
Each 3C590 PCI adapter is equipped with an on-board
transceiver to allow easy connection to the network.
Connecting to Thin Ethernet Cable
The 3C590-COMBO adapter is factory-set to use the on-board
transceiver as the default with thin Ethernet cable.
1 Connect the T connector to the adapter’s BNC connector
(see Figure 2-2).
Table 2-1 Connectors for 3C590 PCI Adapters
Cable Type Connector Transceiver Type
Thick coaxial AUI External
Twisted-pair RJ-45 On-board TP
Thin coaxial BNC On-board coax
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