10100Mbps PCI Card for PCD Link39s DFE 530TX Fast Ethernet adapter is a high performance Installable in a Pentium or Pentium Pro PC equipped with PCI expansion slots, this adapter turns a desktop into a high bandwidth graphicmultimedia workstation or a power server running at full duplex speed.Powerful PerformanceThe adapter operates in the 32 bit Bus Master mode, delivering throughputs at multi megabits per second with little stress on the Ethernet or 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet completely without any host39s CPU. Supporting PCI clock speeds independently of the network clock, it transfers data directly tofrom the host39s memory, by passing the CPU to alleviate the host39s workload.Easy MigrationThe adapter allows users to migrate from Ethernet to Fast Ethernet in easy steps. 10BASE T users can upgrade to 100BASE TX anytime without changing driver software or network cables.Network SecurityNetwork administrators can install optional boot ROMs on the adapters to implement network security. Diskless workstations equipped with these ROMs can remote boot from NetWare or Windows NT servers and access authorized data.Auto sensing 10100Mbps InterfaceThe adapter39s single connector connects to either 10BASE T Ethernet or 100BASE TX Fast Ethernet completely without any need to set configuration. It detects the connected hub39s or switch39s capability and auto negotiates to use the highest available speed.Full Duplex SupportFullhalf duplex operation is auto detected in both 10BASE T Ethernet to Fast Ethernet 100BASE TX modes. When connected to a switch in full duplex, the network speed can be increased to 200Mbps, making the adapter an ideal NIC for high speed server deployment.Comprehensive Driver SupportThe adapter supports all major network operating systems, including NetWare, Windows and Linux.39