LPM-NE2000 MCM-NE2000 Ethernet LAN Card STD BUS, CMOS STD BUS FEATURES � IEEE 802.3 Ethernet controller board � 10 Mbps operation, CSMA/CD � Supports 10BASE2 thin coax, 10BASE5 via an AUI and 10BASE-T twisted pair interfaces � NE2000 compatible architecture � Software configurable settings for jumperless, auto- configurable, “easy-to-use” network designs � EPROM socket for auto-boot applications � Five LEDs onboard for visual status information � Compatible with many Network Operating Systems drivers and utilities � Diagnostic loopback support for increased testability � Supports 20- or 24-bit memory addressing � Available for CMOS STD Bus: LPM-NE2000 � Single +5 volt power required The MCM/LPM-NE2000 module is a NE2000 compatible local area network adapter board designed for the STD Bus. As a result, most network operating systems, dri- vers and utilities for using Ethernet in a PC-compatible environment can be used without modification. with the IEEE 802.3 standards. Supported interfaces It conforms to the IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet standards for include both the Thin and Thick Ethernet and Twisted- a 10 Mbps Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision pair Ethernet (10BASE-T) on a single STD Bus board. Detection (CSMA/CD) local area network. The module provides connectivity for 10BASE5 thick coax, 10BASE2 Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) - The LPM/MCM- thin coax, and 10BASE-T twisted-pair on a single board. NE2000 can be used with an external Medium Also an EPROM socket is included to support user Attachment Unit (MAU) so that connectivity to installed remote boot extensions. 10BASE5 or another medium can be achieved. This interface is via the 15-pin D-type connector at the board FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITY edge. The board provides a +12 volt line to power the transceivers via the AUI connector. Bus Interface - The LPM-NE2000 is the CMOS STD Bus version and the MCM-NE2000 is the STD Bus version of Twisted Pair Interface - The MCM/LPM-NE2000 also this card. The LPM/MCM prefix is used when the card supports the use of unshielded twisted pair cable so has the same features and functionality. that it can plug into a concentrator in a 10BASE-T net- work. An RJ-45 connector is located at the board edge. Addressing - The LPM/LPM-NE2000 supports 20- or 24- bit addressing for memory and 10-bit for I/O for use with Thin Ethernet Connection - The board has a coaxial XT or AT compatible STD Bus processors. transceiver interface with an onboard RG-58 type BNC connector. A DC/DC power supply provides isolated Interrupts - The LPM/MCM-NE2000 supports the STD- power from the STD Bus +5 volt supply. 8088 interrupt priority scheme on the backplane with 4 separate jumper selectable priority levels. EPROM Socket - A socket is provided to support a user installed device for auto-boot software drivers. Ethernet Controller - The LPM/MCM-NE2000 module uses a 8390 compatible integrated controller. This con- EEPROM - The configuration information describing troller provides the Ethernet Media Access Control the device’s architecture, address, interrupt, etc. can (MAC), Encoder-Decoder (ENDEC) with an AUI inter- either be loaded from jumpers or from an EEPROM. face, and 10BASE-T transceiver functions in accordance Use of the EEPROM allows the board to be configured solely by the software thus providing a more user- Mechanical friendly Ethernet adapter. It is shipped from the facto- Dimensions: 4.5” x 7.0”(including connector overhang) ry with the EEPROM enabled and preprogrammed. Monitor LEDs - LEDs are on the LPM/MCM-NE2000 to Connectors provide a visual status of the module. The green Thin Ethernet: BNC connector for RG58 A/U cable Transmit and Receive LEDs light when the module is Thick Ethernet: DB-15F transmitting data to or receiving data from the network. Twisted Pair: RJ-45 The yellow Link Integrity LED lights when there is a valid connection to a 10BASE-T concentrator and the Environmental o yellow Board Select LED lights when the module is Operating Temperature: 0 to +65 Celsius selected. The red LED lights when a collision is detect- Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95% ed. ORDERING INFORMATION Software - The board emulates one of the most popular Ethernet Adapter architectures - Novell’s NE2000 MCM-NE2000 STD Bus Ethernet LAN card adapter. This means that most PC-compatible drivers, LPM-NE2000 CMOS STD Bus Ethernet LAN card utilities and Ethernet supported operating systems will work directly with this module. SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Interface Bus: STD-8088 Data rate: 10 megabits per second Protocol: CSMA/CD Memory socket: Accepts 27C256 EPROM or equiv. I/O Addressing: 10-bit Memory Addressing: 20 or 24-bit decoding Power Requirements Vcc = +5V +/- 5% at 100 mA, 400mA with DC/DC converter enabled Note: The AUI interface transceiver requires +12V, refer to the adapter manufacturer’s specifica- tion for current requirements. 715 Stadium Drive • Arlington, Texas 76011 • (817) 274-7553 • http://www.winsystems.com