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B. network interface, Features, Software driver support – Asus P2B-D2 User Manual

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B. NETWORK

Features

B. NETWORK INTERFACE

This motherboard features an optional 32-bit 10/100Mbps Ethernet network inter-
face. This interface supports the bus mastering architecture and auto-negotiation
feature, which makes it possible to use the common twisted-pair cabling with RJ45
connectors for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps connections. Extensive driver support
for commonly-used network systems is also provided.

Features

Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)

Wake-On-LAN Remote Control Function Supported

PCI Bus Master Complies to PCI Rev. 2.1

Consists of MAC & PHY (10/100Mbps) interfaces

Complies to IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3U 100BASE-TX interfaces

Fully supports 10BASE-T & 100BASE-TX operations

Single RJ-45 Connector: Auto-Detection of 10Mbps or 100Mbps Network Data
Transfer Rates and Connected Cable Types

32 bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.1

Plug and Play

Enhancements on ACPI & APM

Adheres to PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev. 1.0, ACPI Rev. 1.0, and
Device Class Power Management Rev. 1.0

Software Driver 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, Accton LANSoft

NDIS Drivers - LAN Manager V2.x; Windows 3.x, 95, NT (Server/Workstation) V3.x,
V4.0; IBM LAN Server 2.x, 3.0; IBM LAN Support V1.x; IBM OS/2 EE V2.0; DEC
Pathworks V4.x & V5.0; Sun PC-NFS; Banyan VINES; IBM TCP/IP for DOS & OS/
2; Wollongong Pathway Access

Unix Driver - SCO Unix