IBM EtherLink XL manual Conventions, List conventions that are used throughout this guide

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Conventions

Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.

Table 1

Notice Icons

 

 

 

 

 

 

Icon

Notice Type

 

Description

 

 

 

 

Information note

Important features or instructions

 

Caution

 

Information to alert you to potential damage to a

 

 

 

program, system, or device

 

Warning

 

Information to alert you to potential personal injury

 

 

 

Table 2

Text Conventions

 

 

 

Convention

Description

 

 

Commands

The word “command” means you must enter the

 

 

command exactly as shown in text and press the Return or

 

 

Enter key. Example:

 

 

To launch the DOS diagnostics, enter the following

 

 

command:

 

 

a: install

 

 

Screen displays

This typeface represents information as it appears on the

 

 

screen.

 

 

 

The words “enter”

When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must

and “type”

type something, and then press the Return or Enter key.

 

 

Do not press the Return or Enter key when an instruction

 

 

simply says “type.”

 

 

Menu commands and

Menu commands or button names appear in italics.

buttons

 

Example:

 

 

From the Help menu, select Contents.

 

 

Words in italicized

Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the place

type

 

where they are defined in the text.

 

 

Words in bold-face

Bold text denotes key features.

type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents IBM 10/100 Fast EtherLink XL Adapters by 3Com User Guide Page Contents Specifications Accessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help System B-6 Page Figures Tables About this Guide Finding Specific Information in This GuideConventions List conventions that are used throughout this guideIntroduction 13C905B-TX AdapterDynamicAccess Software Industry-Leading PerformanceRemote Wake-Up Installation and Configuration10/100 Mbps Support How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX Adapter? PC and Server RequirementsInstalling the Adapter Secure the adapter with the screw you removed earlier 1Inserting the AdapterConnecting to the Network Proceed to the next section, Connecting to the NetworkConnecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Reconnect all cables and replace the PC coverInstalling WindowsIf Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click Yes Confirming InstallationClick OK Click the Device Manager tabWindows Upgrading from Windows 95 to Windows Windows NTWindows NT Version Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2. The driver is updatedSelect 3Com EtherLink XL NIC Click Add Adapter Click Cancel Click ContinueNetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS AutoLink RequirementsRunning the AutoLink Program Run the Install program. Enter ainstallInsert EtherDisk Diskette #1 in drive a NetWare Version Installing the Novell NetWare Server DriverPress Enter to continue the server installation Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 Ethernet NICMultiple Adapters Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemChanging Configuration Configuration SettingsSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Displaying Configuration SettingsChanging Configuration Settings Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screenChanging Configuration Settings Changing Pace Configuration Selecting Pace ApplicationsChanging Pace Ranges and Protocols Select the protocol that the application usesSetting Fast IP Using the DOS Configuration ProgramPace Advanced Options Specifications SpecificationsRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsHelp and Service Information Technical SupportProblem Solving Preparing for the Call Placing the Call to IBMStatus LEDs TroubleshootingAdditional Technical Support Resources LED Accessing the 3C905B-TX Adapter Help System 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Help Running the Self-Test Figure B-23Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen Running the Echo Test Eeprom Fifo3Com Support Services On both PCs3Com NIC Diagnostics Program B-11 Checking the Remote Wake-up Function Select 3Com NIC Diagnostic Utilities Click Add/RemoveRemoving the 3C905B-TX Adapter Pace and 3NICDIAGS Software Windows 95 and Windows NTVerify the driver version 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Crossover Cable Troubleshooting TipsCabling Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Frequently Asked Questions QuestionAnswerQuestion Answer Answer Frequently Asked Questions B-19 Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web 10/100 auto-negotiation NWay DynamicAccess softwareGlossary DRMONNetwork interface card NIC Full scatter gatherInfinite bursting Pace technologyIndex NumbersVersion World Wide Web WWW Statement of Limited Warranty Extent of Warranty Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement Unione Europea Directiva EMC Conformidad Electromagnética 3COM END User Software License Agreement