EtherWORKS ISA PnP 10

This document serves as an installation and configuration guide for the Digital Equipment Corporation EtherWORKS ISA PnP 10 (DE305) adapter, a 16-bit Plug and Play network interface card (NIC) for ISA bus computers. It provides comprehensive instructions for physical installation, hardware configuration, and software setup using the "1Step Installation utility."

The DE305 adapter supports 10 Mb/s Ethernet via twisted-pair (10BaseT), thickwire AUI (10Base5), and ThinWire BNC (10Base2) connections, offering full-duplex operation for up to 20 Mb/s bandwidth. Key features include Plug and Play technology, an optional remote boot ROM, and compliance with various IEEE and regulatory standards. The guide details how to configure hardware settings such as I/O base address and IRQ, install drivers for a wide range of network operating systems (including Novell NetWare, Microsoft Windows, and IBM LAN server), and run diagnostics to test the adapter, EEPROM, and network connectivity. Troubleshooting steps for common installation and operational issues are also provided, alongside general information regarding the adapter's specifications, operating environment, and connector pin assignments.