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I/O BASE ADDRESS SELECTION | I/O BASE ADDRESS SELECTION | ||
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BOOT ROM ADDRESS SELECTION | BOOT ROM ADDRESS SELECTION | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:15, 24 April 2024
The 3C501 from 3Com was a very popular Ethernet interface card for early IBM PCs and IBM-compatible PCs.
ETHERLINK (3C501; ASSY.#1221)
| NIC Type | Ethernet |
| Transfer Rate | 10Mbps |
| Data Bus | 8-bit ISA |
| Topology | Linear Bus |
| Wiring Type | RG-58A/U 50ohm coaxial |
| AUI transceiver via DB-15 port | |
| Boot ROM | Available |
CABLE TYPE SELECTION
| Type | Setting |
|---|---|
| RG-58A/U 50ohm coaxial | Option 1 |
| AUI transceiver via DB-15 port | Option 2 |
BOOT ROM CONFIGURATION
| Setting | JP3 |
|---|---|
| Disabled | Pins 2 & 3 Closed |
| Enabled | Pins 1 & 2 Closed |
I/O BASE ADDRESS SELECTION BOOT ROM CONFIGURATION
| Address | JP4 | JP5 | JP6 | JP7 | JP8 | JP9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300h | Pins 2 & 3 | Pins 2 & 3 | Pins 2 & 3 | Pins 2 & 3 | Pins 1 & 2 | Pins 1 & 2 |
| 310h | Pins 1 & 2 | Pins 2 & 3 | Pins 2 & 3 | Pins 2 & 3 | Pins 1 & 2 | Pins 1 & 2 |
Note: Pins designated should be in the closed position.
BOOT ROM ADDRESS SELECTION
| Address | JP12 | JP13 | JP14 | JP15 | JP16 | JP17 | JP18 | JP19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC000h | Pins 2&3 | Pins 2&3 | Pins 1&2 | Pins 1&2 | Pins 2&3 | Pins 2&3 | Pins 1&2 | Pins 1&2 |
| EC000h | Pins 2&3 | Pins 2&3 | Pins 1&2 | Pins 1&2 | Pins 2&3 | Pins 1&2 | Pins 1&2 | Pins 1&2 |
Note: Pins designated should be in the closed position.
INTERRUPT REQUEST SELECTION
| IRQ | JP20 | JP21 | JP22 | JP23 | JP24 | JP25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Closed | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 3 | Open | Closed | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 4 | Open | Open | Closed | Open | Open | Open |
| 5 | Open | Open | Open | Closed | Open | Open |
| 6 | Open | Open | Open | Open | Closed | Open |
| 7 | Open | Open | Open | Open | Open | Closed |
DMA CHANNEL SELECTION
| Channel | JP26 | JP27 | JP28 | JP29 | JP30 | JP31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMA1 | Closed | Open | Open | Closed | Open | Open |
| DMA2 | Open | Closed | Open | Open | Closed | Open |
| DMA3 | Open | Open | Closed | Open | Open | Closed |
