Start Here Instructions in this guide are for users of Windows NT® who are installing the NETGEARTM Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card. For instructions on installing and verifying the Windows NT network driver, refer to "Install the Windows NT Network Driver" on the other side of this guide. These four easy steps are provided for installing your Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card: 1. Verify package contents and hardware and software requirements 2. Install the card 3. Connect the network cables 4. Install the Windows NT Network Driver For further information about your Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card, refer to Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card (included on the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD). As a last step, in order to receive the maximum warranty protection provided by NETGEAR, be sure to register for the product either online or by mailing in the registration card. To get product support, to register your product online, or to obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation, direct your Web browser to the Web page at: http://netgear.baynetworks.com Note: If your server is operating in a Novell NetWare environment, refer to Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card (included on the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD). Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT Verify Package Contents and Requirements Unpack the contents of the package and make sure that you have everything. Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD Installation guide, Warranty & Owner Registration Card and Support Information Card 8897FA Verify Software Requirements The instructions given in this guide are for using the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card in a server that has a Microsoft® Windows NT 4.0 operating system. You must have Service Pack 3 installed on your Windows NT server. To download Service Pack 3, go to the Microsoft Web page at: http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/#sup Scroll to Support Drivers, and then scroll to Patches & Service Packs to download Service Pack 3. Verify Hardware Requirements You must have a pentium-based server that: · · Meets Windows NT 4.0 software requirements. Has an open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI expansion slot with bus mastering capability. The Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card delivers 32-bit performance when it is plugged into either slot. Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT Install the Card Note: Touch a grounded metal object to free yourself of static electricity before you handle the card. 1. Turn the power off and unplug the power cord from your computer. 2. Remove the PC cover. 3. Choose an available PCI slot (either a 32-bit or a 64-bit slot) and remove the corresponding back plate from the PC chassis. 4. Insert the card into the PCI expansion slot. Note: To avoid damaging any components on the card, handle it by the edges, using your thumbs to push it securely into the PCI slot. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot to prevent the PC operating system from freezing at startup. If you are inserting the card into a 32-bit slot, part of the connector edge on the card remains undocked. This situation is normal and does not affect the operation of the card. 5. Fasten the card to the rear of the computer chassis by tightening the screw that is on the PC. 6. Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power cord to the PC. Network card Back plate removed 7983FB Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT Connect the Network Cables Using the appropriate fiber cable (as outlined in one of the tables below), connect the fiber port on a network hub or switch to the port on the card. The port on the card performs autonegotiation and supports full-duplex operation. PC with network card installed Power plug Server with Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet card installed Printer (optional) NETGEAR Model FS509 Fast Ethernet Switch 10/100 Mbps 1 Gbps 50 µm or 62.5 µm multimode fiber cable with duplex SC connector Fiber port 8898FA Multimode Fiber Operating Range 62.5/125-Micron* 2 to 260 meters 50/125-Micron* 2 to 550 meters * Shortwave laser optics (850 nm) Description of Port LEDs Label LINK Activity Blinking slowly On Off Description The port is disabled. A good link exists on the port. No link exists on the port. DATA Blinking or On Data is detected on the port. Off No data is detected on the port. Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT Install the Windows NT Network Driver Note: You must install the card (instructions on other side of this guide) before installing the network driver. It is all right if screens appear on your system that are different from those shown in these instructions, but make sure you are prompted for the same information. If you are not prompted for the same information, refer to your Microsoft documentation. 1. Turn on the power to the computer and start Windows NT. You must have Network Administrator privileges to install the driver software. 2. Click on "Start" from the Windows desktop menu; select "Settings" and then "Control Panel." The Control Panel window opens, displaying a group of icons including the Network icon. 3. Double-click on the Network icon. The Network window opens. Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT 4. Click on the "Adapters" tab, and then click on "Add." If there are any previously installed Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card drivers listed, the drivers must be updated (as outlined in "Updating the Driver Software" in Chapter 3 of Reference Guide for the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card). The Select Network Adapter window opens. 5. Click on "Have Disk." The Insert Disk window opens. Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT 6. Insert the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Driver and Documentation CD into the CD-ROM drive in your server when prompted. Type the path to the CD-ROM drive on your server, and then click on "OK." For example, you enter a different path depending on the system: · · Enter the following path for the Intel driver: e:\nt\x86 Enter the following path for the Campaq/DEC Alpha driver: e:\nt\alpha In each example, the letter e is the CD-ROM drive. The Select OEM Option window opens and NETGEAR GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card is highlighted. If it is not highlighted, click on it. 7. Click on "OK." The driver is copied onto your system, and the NETGEAR GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card installation window opens. Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT 8. Refer to the table to set the parameters in the entry fields. Entry Field Description NIC Detected Adapter Instance: To distinguish multimode network cards installed in the system, each is assigned a unique instance number. Typically, the first network card detected is instance 1, and the next is instance 2. Bus: Shows on which PCI bus the network card is operating. The number shown is typically 0 for a system with up to 4 PCI slots on its bus. The number may be slightly higher for servers with more than 4 PCI slots. Slot: Shows the PCI slot number where the Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card is installed. Link Negotiation Enabled When checked (default): 802.3z-compliant Gigabit Ethernet Link Negotiation is used. All Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Cards use Link Negotiation by default. When unchecked: Link Negotiation is disabled and only link signal detection is used. Use this setting when connecting to Gigabit Ethernet equipment that does not support Link Negotiation or if there is a problem establishing a link between the card and the connecting device. The link is set for 1000 Mbps full-duplex mode. Be sure that the connecting device uses the same duplex mode and speed settings. Rx Flow Control Enabled When checked (default) and link negotiation is enabled: The card negotiates 802.3x receive flow control with the device at the other end of the link. If 802.3x flow control is supported by the other device, receive flow control is enabled. When unchecked or link negotiation is disabled: Receive flow control is disabled. Tx Flow Control Enabled When checked and link negotiation is enabled: The card negotiates 802.3x transmit flow control with the device at the other end of the link. If 802.3x flow control is supported by the other device, transmit flow control is enabled. When unchecked (default) or link negotiation is disabled, transmit flow control is disabled. Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT 9. Click on "OK" to accept the changed parameters. The Network window opens. 10. Click on "Close." If other cards in your server use TCP/IP bindings, the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window opens. Set any necessary TCP/IP configurations, and then click on "OK" when finished. 11. Click on "Yes" when prompted to restart your computer. The system restarts using the new driver and configuration settings. Changing Configuration Parameters To configure Link negotiation, RX (receive) flow control, or TX (transmit) flow control card parameters: 1. From the Start Menu on the Windows desktop, select "Settings" and then "Control Panel." The Control Panel window opens. 2. Double-click on the Network icon. The Network window opens. 3. Click on the "Adapters" tab. 4. Click on "NETGEAR GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card," and then click on "Properties." The Properties window opens. 5. Click on the parameter boxes to disable (not selected) or enable (selected) the parameter. 6. Click on "OK" to accept the settings. Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT Technical Specifications Standards Compatibility Network Connection IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Duplex SC fiber connector for 62.5/125- or 50/125micron multimode fiber Full-duplex 2,000 Mbps (1,000 Mbps each way) Gigabit Ethernet Single slot, short form factor, PCI card with 64-bit connectors Fits in any 32- or 64-bit PCI Revision 2.1 compliant slot Clock speed up to 66 MHz +5V +/- 5% 14 watts, maximum 2.8A @ + 5VDC 6.6 x 3.7 in. 16.8 x 9.5 cm 3.8 oz. (104 g) 0° to 40° C 10% to 90% noncondensing CE mark, commercial FCC, Part 15, Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Canada ICES-003, Class B Host Connection Power Specifications DC Operating Voltage Power Consumption Physical Specifications Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Agency Compliance Environmental Specifications Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card Installation Guide for Windows NT © 1998 by NETGEAR, IÅnc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Bay Networks is a registered trademark of Bay Networks, Inc. NETGEAR is a trademark of Bay Networks, Inc. Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model GA620 Gigabit Ethernet Card has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Note: Modifications to this device change it from the original state it was in when tested and may alter the device so that it no longer complies with FCC testing limitations for Class B digital devices. According to FCC regulations, the user could be prohibited from operating this equipment if it is modified. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC NETGEAR Model GA620 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection Gigabit Ethernet Card against harmful interference in a residential installation. This Tested to comply equi ...