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Introduction, Features, Software drivers support – IBM CI5VGM Series User Manual

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Chapter 8 Ethernet Setup User’s Guide

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CI5VGM User’s Manual

Introduction

Intel 82558B is a 32-bit 10/100MBps Ethernet controller for PCI local
bus-compliant PCs. It supports the bus mastering architecture, and
Auto-negotiation feature which make it possible to combine one common
type of Ethernet cabling

an RJ-45 connector for twisted-pair cabling

that can be used for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps connection. Extensive
driver support for commonly used network operating systems is also
provided.

Features

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Conforms to the Ethernet IEEE 802.3u standard

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Compatible with PCI Local Bus Revision 2.1 specification

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IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation for automatic speed selection

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Supports Full-Duplex/Half-Duplex Operation

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Provides 32-bit bus mastering data transfer

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Supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps operation in a single port

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Supports remote wake-up (Magic Packet*) in APM and ACPI mode


* Requires ATX power supply with 5VSB, 720mA

Software Drivers Support

NetWare ODI Drivers
Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, NetWare LAN WorkPlace TCP/IP, Novell
LAN Analyzer for NetWare

Packet Drivers
FTP PC/TCP, NCSA TCP/IP

NDIS Drivers
Microsoft LAN Manager V2.x, Windows 3.x, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows NT 3.51, Windows 98, Windows 95, SCO3, SCO5; IBM LAN
Server 4.0 for DOS and OS/2, and Linux