DIGITAL PCI Quad 10/100 Ethernet Adapter

This document is an installation guide for the DIGITAL PCI Quad 10/100 Ethernet Adapter (DE504-BA), detailing its installation and configuration in Alpha systems. It is intended for system or network administrators experienced in hardware installation.

The DE504-BA is a single-slot, 32-bit PCI local bus adapter featuring four independent 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet ports that support both half- and full-duplex operation, with full autonegotiation. It includes LEDs for speed, link status, and activity. The adapter supports Alpha systems running OpenVMS (7.1-1h1), DIGITAL UNIX (4.0D), and Windows NT (4.0) operating systems.

The guide outlines the hardware installation process, which involves plugging the adapter into an available PCI slot, and then details software driver installation procedures for Windows NT, DIGITAL UNIX, and OpenVMS. It also includes appendices covering SRM (System Reference Manual) Console Settings for configuring port speed and media type, and general information such as physical dimensions, power requirements, operating environment specifications, connector pin assignments, and cable requirements. It also provides URLs for obtaining the latest device drivers.