The Retro Web XI221S, XI221B Xinetron Network Card
Specifications
| NIC Type | Transfer Rate | Data Bus | Topology | Wiring Type | Boot ROM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCnet | 2.5Mbps | 16-bit ISA | Star | Linear bus RG-62A/U 93ohm coaxial | Available |
Product Usage Instructions
Jumper Settings
Response and Reconfiguration Timeouts
- Response Time: 840ms
- Ide Time: Open
- Reconfiguration Time: 285s to 1237s (various settings)
Interrupt Request
| IRQ | JP5A |
|---|---|
| 3 | Closed |
Node Address Configuration
Node addresses are set using switches SW2/1 to SW2/8. Refer to the table in the manual to determine the correct node address based on the switch positions.
I/O Base Address and Memory Address Configuration
Configure the I/O base address and boot ROM address using switches SW1/1 to SW1/10. Follow the instructions in the manual to set these addresses correctly.
Diagnostic LED Indicators
Status
- Blinking: Card is not connected to the network.
- Flashing: Normal operation, data is being transmitted/received.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How do I know if my NIC is connected to the network?
- A: Check the diagnostic LED indicators. If the LED is blinking, it means the card is not connected to the network.
- Q: How many node address settings are available?
- A: A total of 255 node address settings are available, with Node address 0 reserved for messaging between nodes.
- Q: What should I do if I need to change the IRQ settings?
- A: Refer to the manual for instructions on changing IRQ settings using jumper JP5A.
THE NETWORK INTERFACE CARD
TECHNICAL GUIDE
XINETRON, INC.
X I 2 2 1 S / X I 2 2 1 B
- NIC Type ARCnet
- Transfer Rate 2.5Mbps
- Data Bus 16-bit ISA
- Topology Star Linear bus
- Wiring Type RG-62A/U 93ohm coaxial
- Boot ROM Available
| NODE ADDRESS | |||||||||||
| Node | SW2/1 | SW2/2 | SW2/3 | SW2/4 | SW2/5 | SW2/6 | SW2/7 | SW2/8 | |||
| 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||
| 1 | On | On | On | On | On | On | On | Off | |||
| 2 | On | On | On | On | On | On | Off | On | |||
| 3 | On | On | On | On | On | On | Off | Off | |||
| 4 | On | On | On | On | On | Off | On | On | |||
| 251 | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | Off | Off | |||
| 252 | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | On | |||
| 253 | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | Off | |||
| 254 | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | |||
| 255 | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | |||
| Note: Node address 0 is used for messaging between nodes and must not be used.
A total of 255 node address settings are available. The switches are a binary reprise decimal node addresses. Switch 8 is the Least Significant Bit and switch 1 is the Most The switches have the following decimal values: switch 1=128, 2=64, 3=32, 4=16, 5=8, 6 Turn off the switches and add the values of the off switches to obtain the correct node ad Off=1) |
notation of the Significant Bit.
=4, 7=2, 8=1. dress. (On=0, |
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Chapter 5: Jumper Settings XINETRON, INC.
X I 2 2 1 S / X I 2 2 1 B
| RESPONSE AND RECONFIGURATION TIMEOUTS | ||||||
| Response Time | Ide Time | Reconfiguration Time | JP1 | JP2 | ||
| í78ms | í86ms | 840ms | Open | Open | ||
| 285ms | 316ms | 1680ms | Open | Closed | ||
| 563ms | 624ms | 1680ms | Closed | Open | ||
| 1130ms | 1237ms | 1680ms | Closed | Closed | ||
| Note: All NICs on the network segment must have this option set the same. | ||||||
| INTERRUPT REQUEST | |||||||
| IRQ | JP5A | JP5A | JP5A | JP5A | JP5A | ||
| í2 | Closed | Open | Open | Open | Open | ||
| 3 | Open | Closed | Open | Open | Open | ||
| 4 | Open | Open | Closed | Open | Open | ||
| 5 | Open | Open | Open | Closed | Open | ||
| 7 | Open | Open | Open | Open | Closed | ||
| I/O BASE ADDRESS | ||||||||
| Address | SW1/1 | SW1/2 | SW1/3 | SW1/4 | SW1/5 | SW1/6 | ||
| 260-26Fh | Off | On | On | Off | Off | On | ||
| 290-29Fh | Off | On | Off | On | On | Off | ||
| í2E0-2EFh | Off | On | Off | Off | Off | On | ||
| 2F0-2FFh | Off | On | Off | Off | Off | Off | ||
| 300-30Fh | Off | Off | On | On | On | On | ||
| 350-35Fh | Off | Off | On | Off | On | Off | ||
| 380-38Fh | Off | Off | Off | On | On | On | ||
| 3E0-3EFh | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | ||
| BASE MEMORY ADDRESS AND BOOT ROM ADDRESS | |||||||
| Base Address | Boot ROM Address | SW1/7 | SW1/8 | SW1/9 | SW1/10 | ||
| C0000-C07FFh | C2000-C3FFFh | Off | Off | On | On | ||
| íD0000-D07FFh | D2000-D3FFFh | Off | Off | On | Off | ||
| E0000-E07FFh | E2000-E3FFFh | Off | Off | Off | On | ||
| DIAGNOSTIC LED | |||||
| LED Color Status Condition | |||||
| LED1 | Yellow | Blinking | Card is not connected to network | ||
| LED1 | Yellow | On | Normal operation | ||
| LED1 | Yellow | Flashing | Data is being transmitted/received | ||
| Note: Location of LED1 is unknown. | |||||
Documents / Resources
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