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    Embedded DNA ® PC/104 CPU Module CPU-1220; Ethernet Aapter Rev. 1.0 Apr 2004 COPYRIGHT 1994-2005 Eurotech S.p.A. All Rights Re served. An003 8[...]

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    2 Application Note ABOUT THIS MANUAL This application note is intended to help users detecting which Etherne t interface is installed over the CPU-1220. Via J. Linussio 1 33020 AMARO (UD) ITALY Phone: +39 0433 485 411 Fax: +39 0433 485 499 web: http://www.eurotech.it e-mail: mailto:sales@eurotech.it NOTICE Although all the information contained her[...]

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    Application Note 3 Conventions The following table lists conventions used througho ut this guide. Icon Notice Type Description Information note Important features or instructions Warning Information to alert you to potential damage to a program, system or device or potential personal injury[...]

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    Content s Conventions .................................................................................................................... ............................... 3 Contents ....................................................................................................................... .................................... 5 Chapter 1[...]

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    Chapter 1 CPU-1220 Ethernet interface The CPU-1220 Ethernet interface features a single-c hip Fast Ethernet con troller Realtek RTL8139 that provides 32-bit performance, 10/10 0Mbps auto-sensing, and full compliance with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T specifications and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control. The versions of the Relatek RTL813 9 chipset insta[...]

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    8 Application Note Comparing the CPU-1220 serial number 1 with the followin g table is possible to detect the in stalled chipset version: Table 1. CPU-1220 RTL8139 chipset version CPU-1220 Eurotech s/n Realtek RTL8139 version Till S.N. 229904389 B Starting from 03M241 S.N. 229904390 C Ethernet interface The CPU-1220 module pro vides the following i[...]

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    Application Note 9 6 GND Ground signal 7 LED2 On receiving packets 8 GND Ground signal 9 TX+ 100/10Base-T transmit data 10 TX- 100/10Base-T transmit da ta J9: Status LEDs The HDD and Ethernet activity LEDs are implemente d on the J9 connector. It is a 3x2 pin - 2mm step. The following table shows the J9 connector pinout: Table 3. J9 LED Connector P[...]

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    10 Application Note Important Note. Connection to a 100BASE-TX hub for 100 Mbps operat ion requires Cat. 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pai r (UTP) cable or Cat. 5 Sh ielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cable. The maximum length between the 100BASE-TX hub and the adapter is 100 meters . Connection to a 10BASE-T hub for 10 Mbps operation req uires a Cat. 3, 4, 5 UTP ca[...]

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    Application Note 11 Generic Ethernet adapter Eurotech has developed a fail-saf e circuitry that can be installed t o prevent faulty and damages. T o prevent wrong connection s between the CPU-1220 and the Ether net adapter Eurotech has developed a ge neric adapter that can be used together with the CPU- 1220 for installing both the Realt ek chips. [...]

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    12 Application Note Chapter 2 Drivers Visit the Eurotech web site for the latest driver availability.[...]

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    Application Note 13 Related Document s For detailed information on the CPU-1220 board please refer to the User Manual. For further information abo ut the Realtek RTL8139X please refer to the techni cal Data Sheet.[...]