Transcend Information III manual Software Option Settings

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3-4 CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE ADAPTER

Software Option Settings

The EISA configuration program automatically configures the following parameters on your EISA adapter:

Slot Number/Port Address

Interrupt Request Level

Boot PROM Enable/Disable

If you need to change the factory-set Media Type,

Network Driver Optimization, or Full Duplex options, use the EtherDisk diskette Configuration and Diagnostic Program.

Table 3-1 lists the default setting and the available settings for the options that you can change. Refer to the on-line help (press [F1] when each option is highlighted) for more information about each of the settings.

When you run the EtherDisk diskette Configuration and Diagnostic Program to change software options, make sure that network drivers or memory managers have not been loaded. If you are using MS-DOS 6.0 or above, you can avoid loading the drivers by pressing [F5] as soon as DOS loads. If you are using an earlier version of DOS, you must boot from a DOS diskette.

Table 3-1 Software Configuration Options

Option

Default Setting

Available Settings

 

 

 

Media Type

Auto Select

On-board Coax (BNC)

 

(for 3C592-COMBO)

On-board TP (RJ-45)

 

 

External (AUI)

 

 

Auto Select

 

On-board TP

N/A

 

(for 3C592-TPO)

 

Network Driver Optimization

Normal

Normal

 

 

Minimized CPU Utilization

 

 

Maximized Network Performance

Full Duplex

Disabled

Enabled

 

 

Disabled

 

 

 

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Adapters 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty France, Israel Contents Performing Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Tests Cispr B Compliance Figures Tables Introduction How to Use This GuideAbout this Guide Conventions Print autolink.logIntroduction Features Optional Installing the Eisa AdapterInserting the Adapter Installing the Boot PromInspecting the Adapter PCI and Eisa Bus Slots in an Eisa Computer List of devices appears, arranged by type Confirming Adapter InstallationName of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as shown below Connecting to Thin Ethernet Cable Connecting to the NetworkConnecting to the On-board Transceiver Connecting to an External Transceiver Slide Latch Auto Select Media Type Configuring Adapter Configuration OverviewUsing a NOS Other Than Windows Configuring the AdapterUsing Windows Software Option Settings Full Duplex Media TypeNetwork Driver Optimization Changing the Settings Type at the promptI N N U Continue this procedure with any of the other options Press Tab to highlight OK. Press EnterSelect Adapter Installed Adapters Loading Network DriversAccessing DOS Locating the Network DriversLoading NetWare ODI Drivers One Adapter in a ClientAutoLink Requirements At the prompt, type Alternatively, at the prompt, typeAutoLink Information Screen Multiple Adapters in a Client To print the file, typeWhen the program has finished a Save the configuration Main menu appears Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter’s Slot NumberRepeat a for the second adapter One Adapter in a Server Multiple Adapters in a Server For NetWare 3.12, 4.0x, orFinding the Adapter’s Port Address for Multiple Adapters Bind IPX to X NET=XXXX Bind IPX to Y NET=XXXX Loading Windows 95 Drivers Click OK This imports the driver from the EtherDisk disketteLoading Drivers in Non-NetWare Environments Ndis DriversUsing Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Software Additional DriversDesktop Management Interface Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests Troubleshooting OverviewTroubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests Starting the Diagnostic Program Starting the Diagnostic ProgramRunning the Group 1 Tests Running the Group 2 Test Assembling a Loopback PlugSetting Up an Echo Server Running the Group 3 TestStart the diagnostic program on the echo server Getting Help If a Test Fails If this test fails, try another loopback plug Changing the Test Setup To change the test parameters, follow these stepsMiscellaneous Checks Link Beat LEDSpecifications Adapter SpecificationsRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments AUI Connector Pin AssignmentsRG59 B/U 50 ohm Cable RequirementsFor unshielded twisted-pair UTP connections 100 ohm Access by Modem On-line Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service Technical SupportThreeComForum on CompuServe 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceWorld Wide Web Site To use ThreeComForum Log on to CompuServeSupport from Your Network Supplier Local numbers are available within the following countriesReturning Products for Repair To obtain an RMA number, call or faxGlossary AUI cableBus BackboneBackplane Echo serverEMM386 EthernetTwisted-pair Numerics SymbolsIndex Eisa fiber-optic Windows 3.X 4-3 Windows 95 1-2, 3-3 Limited Warranty Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145 408 Interference Handbook CE Notice