Adaptec PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters User Manual

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4-16PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet AdaptersPCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters User’s GuideStock Number: 511472-00, Rev. A Page: 4-16Print Spec Number: 496708-00Current Date: 5/5/97 ECN Date: 5/97Configuring the Drivers17 From the Duralink Setup by Adaptec dialog box, choose theappropriate connection type for your network. Use the defaultselection, Autodetect Default Connection, if you don’t knowthe appropriate connection type. The options are:n Autodetect Default ConnectionDetects the cable type and optimal line speed for thespecific Adaptec PCI adapter model in use. This is thedefault and recommended connection type. refer to the NTHelp file in the Adapter Configuration dialog box for thespecific default settings for an adapter.n InitSense/Half DuplexDetects the line speed (10 or 100 Mb/s) when the adapterinitializes and is set for Half Duplex mode.n InitSense/Full DuplexDetects the line speed (10 or 100 Mb/s) when the adapterinitializes and is set for Full Duplex mode.n ActiveSense/Half DuplexDetects the line speed (10 or 100 Mb/s) when the adapterinitializes and continues to check for change in the linespeed.The adapter is configured for Half Duplex mode.n ActiveSense/Full DuplexDetects the line speed (10 or 100 Mb/s) when the adapterinitializes and checks for change in the line speed. Theadapter is configured for Full Duplex mode.n 10 Mb/s UTP/Half DuplexForces the connection to 10 Mb/s in Half Duplex mode.n 10 Mb/s UTP/Full DuplexForces the connection to 10 Mb/s in Full Duplex mode.n 100 Mb/s/Half DuplexForces the connection to 100 Mb/s in Half Duplex mode.