3Com 3CR990-FX-97 manual Installation Overview, Safety Precautions

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Installing and Connecting the NIC

This chapter describes how to install the NIC in your PC and connect it to a Fast Ethernet network.

Before starting the installation procedure, you can gain some familiarity with the directory structure and various files on the EtherCD supplied with the 3CR990-FX-97 NIC by reading Appendix C, "EtherCD Content and Navigation."

Installation Overview

Installing the NIC involves your carrying out the following tasks:

Registering the product

Installing the NIC in the PC

Connecting the NIC to the network

Installing the network driver

Safety Precautions

Observe the following safety precautions.

WARNING: Computers operate with voltages that can be lethal. Before removing the cover, turn off the computer and unplug it. Disconnect all cables that are connected to the main system unit. Remove jewelry from your hands and wrists. Use insulated or nonconductive tools.

CAUTION: The NIC is packed in an antistatic container to protect it during shipment. Do not touch the components or any metal parts on the NIC, except for the backplate. To avoid damaging the NIC or the computer, reduce static electricity on your body by wearing an electrostatic discharge wrist strap attached to the chassis or by touching an unpainted metal part of the chassis before unplugging the computer and before handling the NIC.

CAUTION: Install the NIC in a PCI slot that conforms to PCI 2.1 or higher specifications. Do not attempt to install the NIC in an ISA or EISA slot. Doing so may damage the NIC and the computer.

WARNING: Make sure the computer power cord is unplugged. Only properly trained and authorized personnel should perform service. Contact the computer manufacturer for information about safe service techniques.

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Contents 3CR990-FX-97 User GuideUnited States Government Legend Contents Contents Configuring the NIC Installing NetWare DriversTroubleshooting the NIC Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Running NIC DiagnosticsEtherCD Content and Navigation Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOSIndex Regulatory Compliance Information Page Icon Information That About This GuideConventions Convention Description About This GuideOnboard 3XP Processor IntroductionData Encryption Product Name/Description Model NumberIntroduction 3CR990-FX-97 NIC FeaturesSupported NIC Feature Description 3CR990-FX-97 NIC Features Offload FeaturesRemote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC Installations Remote Wake-UpDesktop Management Interface DMI Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBAHot Plug NIC Installation Remote ControlFlow Control Features Keep-AliveLink Negotiation Offline DiagnosticsSafety Precautions Installation OverviewInstalling Multiple NICs Installation RequirementsInstalling and Connecting the NIC Upgrading Windows 95 to WindowsMaking a DOS-Bootable Diskette Installing From DisketteCreating Installation Diskettes Upgrading Windows 98 to Windows MeClick Register Product, and then Register Online Product RegistrationPreparing the NIC and the Computer Connector Cable Maximum Network SegmentPreparing the NIC and the Computer Installing and Connecting the NIC Description Flashing Steady Off Understanding the LEDsInstalling Software Click Downloads Software Installation RequirementsGetting Help Before Installing the Network Driver Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDInstalling NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows Installing the DriverVerifying the Driver Installation Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDWindows Click Device ManagerClick Have Disk Windows NTInstalling the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Windows Me Windows Windows Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCD Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramWindows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 Installing Multiple NICsUpdating the Network Driver and NIC Software Installing Multiple NICs Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows Click Configure Using Windows Offload FeaturesEnabling Offloads Value Offload Function Enabled Using Windows Offload FeaturesConfiguring IPSec Offloads Configuring Offloads for a Group of Different NICsAuto-Selecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing Offloading Encryption ProcessingConfiguring IPSec for Windows Configuring IPSec OffloadsEncryption Type Level Description Creating a Security PolicySelect IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Left pane, click IP Security Policies on Local Machine Clear the Activate the default response rule check boxUsing Windows Offload Features Select Un-assign Downloading the High Encryption Pack for WindowsPage Installing and Configuring the NetWare Driver Installing NetWare DriversUsing the Latest Support Packs NetWare Version Required Support PackInstalling NetWare Drivers NetWare Driver Installation RequirementsObtaining NetWare Loadable Modules Netware Packet Receive BuffersInstalling and Configuring the NetWare Driver Installing the NetWare DriverSlot Numbers for Multiple NICs Obtaining Slot NumbersFor NetWare 5.x or Installing the NetWare Driver Using InetcfgVerifying the PCI Slot Number From the Available Options menu, select LAN/WAN Drivers Verifying the Installation and ConfigurationChanging NetWare Driver Configuration Parameters Changing NetWare Driver Configuration ParametersPage Option Description Settings Default NIC SettingsConfiguring the NIC MbpsConfiguring the NIC Configuration MethodsOption Description Method Description RequirementsChanging General NIC Configuration Settings Changing General NIC Configuration SettingsUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com DOS Configuration Program Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBABooting From the Network Configuring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBANon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsDisabling the 3Com Logo Disabling the 3Com LogoPage Interpreting the NIC LEDs Troubleshooting the NICViewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program Troubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing the 3Com NIC Help SystemProblems/Error Messages Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationCleaning Up a Broken Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationTip Description Troubleshooting the Network ConnectionTroubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpRemoving the Network Driver Double-clickNetwork AdaptersWindows 95, 98, and Me Running NIC Diagnostics Running NIC Diagnostics Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Diagnostics Tests Tab Description Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsRunning the Network Test Viewing Network Statistics Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics ProgramRunning the NIC Test Click Perform NIC TestRemoving the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayUsing the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Enabling the IconPage Hardware 3CR990-FX-97 NIC SpecificationsNetwork Interface EnvironmentCabling Requirements Network cable connector TransceiverSpecifications and Cabling Requirements SpeedAbout the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI AgentInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI AgentSystem Requirements Client PC RequirementsClick Install 3Com DMI Agent Now Page Links Description EtherCD Content and NavigationRoot Subdirectories List EtherCD Content and NavigationEnabling Auto Insert Subdirectory ContainsFile Name File Description Text Files ListText Files List Page NetWare Fresh Installation Windows Fresh InstallationInstallation Instructions Requirements\nwserver Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS3Com Knowledgebase Web Services Online Technical ServicesTechnical Support World Wide Web SiteSupport from 3Com Support from Your Network SupplierReturning Products for Repair Technical SupportNumerics IndexMediaselect IndexVerbose Index FCC Class B Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationModelDescription Regulatory Compliance Information