D-Link DFE-500FX User Manual
DFE-500FX Fast Ethernet Adapter, with Fiber Optic Interface, for PCI Bus
Installation
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3.
Install the bracket screw which secures the card to the computer chassis.
4.
Replace the computer’s chassis cover.
5.
Reconnect the computer’s power cord, and switch computer power on. If
the BIOS section of your computer’s boot program is Plug-and-Play
compliant, then at power-up the BIOS will automatically configure any
newly installed DFE-500FX adapter.
compliant, then at power-up the BIOS will automatically configure any
newly installed DFE-500FX adapter.
NOTE: Due to a fault in some Plug-n-Play BIOS programs, it
happens occasionally that a newly installed adapter is
assigned an Interrupt Number which is already assigned
to another device. In such a case, the conflict of
Interrupt Number will cause faults in the behavior of
both devices. Then it is necessary to run the CMOS
Setup utility, and manually assign a non-conflicting
Interrupt Number.
assigned an Interrupt Number which is already assigned
to another device. In such a case, the conflict of
Interrupt Number will cause faults in the behavior of
both devices. Then it is necessary to run the CMOS
Setup utility, and manually assign a non-conflicting
Interrupt Number.
Connecting the Network Cable
Multimode (62.5/125
µ
m or 50/125
µ
m) fiber cabling with an IEEE
recommended SC connector is required for the adapter. Use either one duplex
SC connector, or two simplex SC connectors, and observe the correct
relationship between the receive (Rx) and transmit (Tx) ports on the adapter
and repeater. If there is a need to monitor the adapter’s faceplate LEDs, make
the rear of the PC or workstation accessible and leave sufficient clearance for
cabling and service. The maximum length of fiber cable between any station
and its supporting hub is 2,000 meters at full-duplex and 412 meters at half-
duplex.
SC connector, or two simplex SC connectors, and observe the correct
relationship between the receive (Rx) and transmit (Tx) ports on the adapter
and repeater. If there is a need to monitor the adapter’s faceplate LEDs, make
the rear of the PC or workstation accessible and leave sufficient clearance for
cabling and service. The maximum length of fiber cable between any station
and its supporting hub is 2,000 meters at full-duplex and 412 meters at half-
duplex.