D-Link DFE-530TXS Manual - Page 3

DFE-530TX Ethernet Adapter Card 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing the D-Link DFE-530TX, the value leader among Fast Ethernet adapters for PCI Bus personal computers. This introduction gives a general description of the newer networking technologies found on the DFE-530TX. The DFE-530TX provides IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Enhancements, which are needed for a network adapter to function with a switch. In full-duplex mode, the MAC implements the PAUSE control function. This means when a switch is connected in full-duplex mode and it senses that its buffer will overflow in the near future, the switch will transmit one standard Ethernet packet that causes the DFE-530TX to pause for a period, thus avoiding internal buffer overflow and packet loss. System Requirements Before installing the DFE-530TX, check your system for the following minimum configuration requirements. ƒ One of the following slot types: • An open PCI bus master slot, 32-bit, operating at 33MHz. ƒ 32 MB of System Memory ƒ 150 MHz processor, or faster ƒ The latest BIOS for your computer ƒ One of the following types of twisted-pair network cabling: • Category 5 or better for 100Mbps • Category 3, 5 or better for 10Mbps Features Designed for versatility and performance, the DFE-530TX Network Adapter provides the following: • Operability in 32-bit, 33 MHz slot servers and workstations • Universal Bus support 3.3V • Compliance with IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet standards and IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards. • Plug-and-Play installation • Supports half and full duplex at 10Mbps, half and full-duplex at 100Mbps. • Supports for full-duplex double network throughput • Supports 802.3x flow control • Supports ACPI 2.0 • One built-in RJ-45 connector • Auto-negotiation to the highest available speed 1