XIRCOM CARDBUS ETHERNET ADAPTERS
SCO OpenServer 5 Unix Software Release Version 1.01
October 13, 1999
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Thank you for purchasing your Xircom CardBus Ethernet adapter.
The drivers in this software release are compatible with the following
Xircom CardBus Ethernet Adapters:
Product Name Model Number
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CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Adapter CBE-100
CardBus Ethernet II 10/100 Adapter CBE2-100BTX
RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Adapter RBE-100BTX
CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 Adapter CBEM56G-100
RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 Adapter RBEM56G-100
For the latest information on all Xircom products, visit the Xircom Website
at:
http://www.xircom.com/
CONTENTS
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1) What's New in the 1.01 Software Release
2) Release Notes/Known Limitations
3) Installing The Driver
4) Keywords Supported
5) Machine Specific Notes
6) Xircom Customer Support
1) WHAT'S NEW IN THE 1.01 SOFTWARE RELEASE
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* Support for SCO OpenServer Release 5
2) RELEASE NOTES/KNOWN LIMITATIONS
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The version number for the entire release of this driver set is version 1.01.
The following environments are supported.
Driver Name Description
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XBSCO_1.tar Drivers for SCO OpenServer Release 5
Known Limitations
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Support for O2Micro chipsets requires that the laptop BIOS initialize the
CardBus controller as a PCI device and set up PCI routing.
In order to connect to a 100Base-TX Ethernet network, a Category 5
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) network cable terminating in a male RJ-45
connector must be connected to a 100Mbps hub or switch. Check with your
LAN Administrator if you are not certain of your network speed and
infrastructure.
The Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Adapters are designed to connect to a
100Base-TX network. They do not support 100VG-AnyLAN or 100BaseT4 networks.
Xircom CardBus Ethernet Adapters support auto-negotiation of line speed
and half or full duplex. If for any reason line speed needs to be forced
to 10 or 100 using the LINESPEED keyword, it may also be necessary to
force duplex to half or full using the LINEMODE keyword. The original CBE
adapter does not support the LINESPEED and LINEMODE keywords to change the
settings of the adapter.
3) INSTALLING THE DRIVER
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SCO OpenServer Release 5
1. Extract the disk image files with the tar utility to a temp directory.
tar -xvf XBSCO_1.tar
2. Run the dd utilty to copy the image onto a blank formatted 3.5" floppy.
dd if=VOL.000.000 of=/dev/rfd0135ds18
3. Use the SCO "Software Manager" utility ("custom" from a shell prompt)
to install the driver from this floppy onto the target machine.
4. Use the SCO "Network Configuration Manager" to "Add new LAN adapter"
from the hardware menu. Choose the Xircom adapter from the list.
5. Accept the default parameters unless specific resource are required
for your computer or environment.
6. Reboot.
4) KEYWORDS SUPPORTED
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Description Default value
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I/O Address 300
Interrupt 7
Shared RAM D8000-D9FFF
Advanced Options
Description Default value (Options)
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Interrupt Style ISA (ISA, PCI)
LineSpeed Auto (Auto, 100, 10)
LineMode Auto (Auto, Half, Full)
Cable Detect On
Auto Polarity On
Early Transmit On
Early Receive On
Link Integrity On
LED Enabled On
Dynamic Link Detect On
5) MACHINE SPECIFIC NOTES
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Visit the Xircom web site for the latest machine specific information.
CardBus adapters require a portable computer with a CardBus PC Card Slot.
For a list of CardBus portable computers, visit Xircom's web site at
www.xircom.com. Most laptops introduced after January 1997 incorporate
CardBus PC Card slots. If you're not sure if your system supports CardBus,
visit the Xircom web site or contact the manufacturer of your laptop.
Machines tested
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Acer Extensa 501T
Compaq Prosignia 160
Fujitsu Lifebook B112
Fujitsu Lifebook 985TX
Gateway Solo 3100
HP OmniBook 7150
NEC Versa Note
Sony Vaio PCG-719
Toshiba Satellite Pro 480
Toshiba Tecra 740CDT
Machines using O2Micro CardBus chipsets
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O2 Micro controllers cannot be used with CardBus adapters unless the BIOS of
the laptop initializes the controllers as PCI devices and sets up PCI
routing. Several manufacturers have released or are in the process of
releasing BIOS updates. If you desire to run on one of these laptops,
contact the manufacturer for more information.
NEC Versa LX and SX
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Support for CardBus cards in these laptops requires the use of the
following Laptop BIOS versions (or later). Note that the reported BIOS
version will be 420000 after these updates are installed.
Versa LX PII- 2.45.15, 1-27-99
Versa LX MMX- 2.44.15, 1-27-99
Versa SX PII- 2.47.15, 1-27-99
Versa SX MMX- 2.46.15, 1-27-99
6) XIRCOM CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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To obtain customer support for your Xircom product with SCO Unix
please send email inquires to
atlas@xircom.com (English only please).
Telephone support is not provided for the SCO Unix drivers.
WORLDWIDE ELECTRONIC SUPPORT
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atlas@xircom.com........Email for SCO Support
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Thank you for making Xircom a part of your network.
Xircom acknowledges all tradenames and trademarks used in this document
as the property of their respective owners.
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