About SETUP

This is an ASCII file called Setup.TXT in the ATI 
CardAssistant INFO directory. Use a text editor or a 
word processor with a mono-space font such as Courier 
to print this file if needed for reference.

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**     SETUP Configuration and Diagnostics Program        **
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I.      Loading SETUP
II.     SETUP Operation
III.    Troubleshooting

General
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The SETUP.EXE program on the CardAssistant diskette is used 
for viewing and changing the hardware settings for speed
and duplex, running Diagnostics, and viewing the information
files.

Special Considerations
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The AT-2700FTX will not show link status when the UTP port 
is used until either the diagnostics or a software driver 
(ODI,NDIS, etc) is loaded. Also, do NOT set the hardware 
(Setup.exe) to Auto-Negotiate. This will cause the drivers 
to not function properly.

I. Loading SETUP
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To load the setup utility:

The SETUP program on the CardAssistant disk1 is used for 
viewing/changing Configuration, running Diagnostics, and 
viewing information files. 

1.  Boot the computer into DOS with no drivers loaded. 
    For Windows 98 and Windows ME boot with the windows 
    startup disk.

2.  Insert the CardAssistant disk1 in the floppy drive and 
    launch SETUP; type "A:\SETUP". Use the arrow keys to 
    select the card (if necessary). Press ENTER. Select 
    Configuration, Diagnostics, or View information files. 
    If SETUP is not loading properly please see Section III.


II. SETUP Operation
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Once SETUP is started, the screen will show information for
the installed AT-2450/2700 Series PCI Ethernet Adapter 
Card(s). The main screen shows the Adapter model, MAC 
address, current speed and duplex setting, and the current 
BootROM port setting. To get to the Main Menu press Enter. 
The following explains the options in the Main Menu:

1. Configuration: Under Configuration are options to change 
   speed and duplex, and the BootROM port. 

   a.  Speed/Duplex: This option allows the user to configure 
       speed and duplex to one of the available options. The 
       options for speed and duplex vary depending on adapter 
       model. 

   b.  BootROM Port: The BootROM port setting is only for 
       multi-port AT-2450/2700 Series PCI Ethernet Adapter Cards
       with BootROM support, specifically the AT-2450FTX, 
       AT-2700FTX, and AT-2745FX. When using one of these three
       adapters in a BootROM configuration, it may be necessary
       to change these settings (More Info is available in the 
       BootROM.txt file). For any other AT-2450/2700 Series PCI
       Ethernet Adapter Card the BootROM Port setting should not 
       be changed.

2. Diagnostics: Under Diagnostics are options to a Card test
   or a Network test.

   a.  Card test: This test checks several parts and functions
       of the Adapter card to ensure proper operation of the 
       adapter card.

   b.  Network test: This test allows the user to send and 
       receive raw packets without a driver loaded to check the
       adapter functionality.

3. View information file: Information files cover many
   topics related to use of the AT-2450/2700 Series PCI
   Ethernet adapter card. These files reside in the INFO
   directory on the CardAssistant CDROM and are meant to
   be viewed in SETUP.

To get context-sensitive help in SETUP, press the F1 key
when prompted on the status line of the main window.

III.  Troubleshooting
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1. On some systems, it is required to disable the 
   Plug and Play OS option in the system BIOS for SETUP 
   to function properly. This may be the case if:

   *  The MAC Address SETUP reports is all zeros.

   *  SETUP does not find an installed adapter present when 
      there is one installed.

   *  Unable to save new settings by pressing F10.

   *  Misreports the IRQ or I/O value assigned to the card.

   How to do disable Plug and Play OS varies from system to 
   system, so refer to the computer manufacturer's 
   instructions for details. 

2. In a dual card configuration with an AT-2450FT/T/AT/BT 
   and an AT-2450/2700 Series PCI Ethernet Adapter Card, 
   SETUP will not see both cards at the same time.  To 
   look at the AT-2450FT/T/AT/B, remove the other card 
   from the machine and it will appear in SETUP.

3. No Link - If there is no link light or the link test 
   fails in the card diagnostics, check that the adapter's
   speed and duplex settings match the link partners speed
   and duplex settings. The cable connections should also 
   be checked. If it is fiber, the connectors might be 
   reversed.

4. The AT-2450/2700 Series PCI Ethernet Adapter may not 
   communicate on the fiber port if the adapter is set in 
   hardware with SETUP to Auto Negotiate. A simple change 
   of the speed/duplex setting will correct this issue.