Intel DG965SS User Manual

Desktop Board Features
17
LAN Subsystem
The LAN subsystem, with Intel 82801HB (ICH8) provides the following functions:
• Intel 82566DC Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) Ethernet LAN controller
• Intel 82801HB I/O Controller Hub (ICH8)
• Support for RJ-45 connector with status indicator LEDs
• Programmable transit threshold
• Configurable EEPROM that contains the MAC address
LAN Subsystem Software
For LAN software and drivers, refer to the DG965SS link on Intel’s World Wide Web
site at:
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
RJ-45 LAN Connector LEDs
Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel (see
Figure 2). These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN.
Figure 2. LAN Connector LEDs
Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN
subsystem is operating.
Table 3. LAN Connector LEDs
LED LED Color LED State Indicates
A Off LAN link is not established
Green
On LAN link is established
Blinking LAN activity is occurring
N/A Off 10 Mb/s data rate
Green On 100 Mb/s data rate
B
Yellow On 1000 Mb/s data rate

Intel DG965SS Specifications

General

Brand	Intel
Model	DG965SS
Category	Motherboard
Language	English