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1.9 LAN Subsystem
The LAN subsystem consists of the following:
• Physical layer interface device Intel
®
82562GZ PLC for 10/100 Mbits/sec Ethernet LAN
connectivity.
• RJ-45 LAN connector with integrated status LEDs
Additional features of the LAN subsystem include:
• CSMA/CD protocol engine
• LAN connect interface that supports the 82562GZ
• PCI Conventional bus power management
⎯ Supports ACPI technology
⎯ Supports LAN wake capabilities
1.9.1 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN Subsystem
The 10/100 Mbits/sec LAN subsystem includes the ICH6, the Intel 82562GZ PLC, and an RJ-45
LAN connector with integrated status LEDs.
1.9.1.1 Intel
®
82562GZ Physical Layer Interface Device
The Intel 82562GZ provides the following functions:
• Basic 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity
• Full device driver compatibility
• Programmable transit threshold
• Configuration EEPROM that contains the MAC address
1.9.1.2 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 11).
Green LED
Yellow LED
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Figure 11. LAN Connector LED Locations
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