3Com 3CR990SVR95, 3CR990-TX-97 Accessing 3Com Support Databases, Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase

Accessing 3Com Support Databases 131

Accessing 3Com Support Databases

In addition to the 3Com support databases listed in

this section, check the README.TXT files in the ENGLISH, INSTALLS, and NWSERVER subdirectories and check the Help text files located in the HELP directory on the EtherCD.

Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase

To access a database of technical information that can help you diagnose and solve NIC installation, configuration, and upgrade problems, go to:

http://knowledgebase.3com.com

Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System

To access the 3Com NIC Help system:

1Make sure that the NIC, its driver, and the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program are installed.

See Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program on page 50 for instructions.

2Open the Windows Start menu.

3Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.

4Select 3Com NIC Doctor Help. The main Help screen appears.

5Click Help Topics to display a list of Help topics or click Find to search for a Help topic.

Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions

To access release notes and frequently asked questions about the NIC:

1Make sure that the NIC, its driver, and the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program are installed.

See Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program on page 50 for instructions.

2Open the Windows Start menu.

3Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.

4Click 3Com NIC Doctor.

The 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen appears.