3Com 3CR990-FX-97 manual Installing From Diskette, Upgrading Windows 98 to Windows Me

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Installing From Diskette

Upgrading Windows 98 to Windows Me

If you are upgrading a computer from Windows 98 to Windows Me and the computer already has a 3CR990-FX-97 NIC installed, follow the instructions in the WINME.TXT ﬁle located in the HELP directory on the EtherCD.

Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software

If you already have a 3CR990-FX-97 NIC installed and want to update the network driver, follow the instructions in “Updating the Network Driver and NIC Software” on page 28.

Installing From Diskette

If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, use a PC that has a CD-ROM drive and create installation diskettes from the EtherCD.

NOTE: The installation diskettes allow you to install the network driver and DOS Diagnostics software only. If you want to install the Windows NIC Diagnostics program or desktop management software, you must install them from

the EtherCD.

Making a DOS-Bootable Diskette

For installation and conﬁguration procedures that require you to boot from DOS, you cannot successfully use the MS-DOS prompt from within Windows. Perform a “clean” boot from DOS or use a DOS boot diskette.

NOTE: If the PC or server is running only DOS and a CD-ROM drive is not installed, you must install the NIC software using installation diskettes. For more information about installation diskettes, see the next section, “Creating Installation Diskettes.”

To make a DOS-bootable diskette:

1Insert a blank, formatted diskette in drive A.

2At the DOS prompt, enter: sys a:

System ﬁles are copied to the diskette.

3Remove the diskette from drive A and attach a label for future reference.

Creating Installation Diskettes

If you anticipate having to install the driver for the 3CR990-FX-97 NIC without having access to a CD-ROM drive, you can create a set of installation diskettes beforehand using a computer that does have a CD-ROM drive. To start, you will need three blank, formatted ﬂoppy diskettes. To create installation diskettes from the EtherCD:

1Turn on the power to the PC and start Windows.

2Insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive. The EtherCD Welcome screen appears.

3Click NIC Software.

4Click Installation Utilities.

5Click Create Installation Diskettes.

The EtherCD Diskette Creation Utility Welcome screen appears.

6Click Next.

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Contents 3CR990-FX-97 User GuideUnited States Government Legend Contents Contents Troubleshooting the NIC Installing NetWare DriversConﬁguring the NIC Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS Running NIC DiagnosticsInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent EtherCD Content and NavigationIndex Regulatory Compliance Information Page Conventions About This GuideIcon Information That Convention Description About This GuideProduct Name/Description Model Number IntroductionOnboard 3XP Processor Data EncryptionSupported NIC Feature Description 3CR990-FX-97 NIC FeaturesIntroduction Remote Wake-Up Ofﬂoad Features3CR990-FX-97 NIC Features Remote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC InstallationsDesktop Management Interface DMI Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBAKeep-Alive Remote ControlHot Plug NIC Installation Flow Control FeaturesLink Negotiation Ofﬂine DiagnosticsSafety Precautions Installation OverviewUpgrading Windows 95 to Windows Installation RequirementsInstalling Multiple NICs Installing and Connecting the NICUpgrading Windows 98 to Windows Me Installing From DisketteMaking a DOS-Bootable Diskette Creating Installation DiskettesClick 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 Getting Help Software Installation RequirementsClick Downloads Installing the Driver Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDBefore Installing the Network Driver Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For WindowsClick Device Manager Installing the Network Driver Using the EtherCDVerifying the Driver Installation WindowsClick 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 ProgramUpdating the Network Driver and NIC Software Installing Multiple NICsWindows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 Installing Multiple NICs Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows Enabling Ofﬂoads Using Windows Ofﬂoad FeaturesClick Conﬁgure Conﬁguring Ofﬂoads for a Group of Different NICs Using Windows Ofﬂoad FeaturesValue Offload Function Enabled Conﬁguring IPSec OfﬂoadsConﬁguring IPSec Ofﬂoads Ofﬂoading Encryption ProcessingAuto-Selecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing Conﬁguring IPSec for WindowsSelect IP Security Policy Management, and then click Add Creating a Security PolicyEncryption Type Level Description 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 NetWare Version Required Support Pack Installing NetWare DriversInstalling and Conﬁguring the NetWare Driver Using the Latest Support PacksNetware Packet Receive Buffers NetWare Driver Installation RequirementsInstalling NetWare Drivers Obtaining NetWare Loadable ModulesObtaining Slot Numbers Installing the NetWare DriverInstalling and Conﬁguring the NetWare Driver Slot Numbers for Multiple NICsFor 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 Mbps Default NIC SettingsOption Description Settings Conﬁguring the NICMethod Description Requirements Conﬁguration MethodsConﬁguring the NIC Option DescriptionUsing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Changing General NIC Conﬁguration SettingsChanging General NIC Conﬁguration Settings Using the 3Com DOS Conﬁguration Program Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Booting From the NetworkNon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs BBS BIOS-Compatible PCsDisabling the 3Com Logo Disabling the 3Com LogoPage Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program Troubleshooting the NICInterpreting the NIC LEDs Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesTroubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Accessing the 3Com KnowledgebaseTroubleshooting the NIC Installation Troubleshooting the NIC InstallationProblems/Error Messages Cleaning Up a Broken InstallationTip Description Troubleshooting the Network ConnectionDouble-clickNetwork Adapters Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpTroubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Removing the Network DriverWindows 95, 98, and Me Running NIC Diagnostics Running the NIC Diagnostics Tests Running the 3Com DOS Diagnostics ProgramRunning NIC Diagnostics Running the Network Test Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsTab Description Click Perform NIC Test Viewing the NIC LEDs in the 3Com Diagnostics ProgramViewing Network Statistics Running the NIC TestEnabling the Icon Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayRemoving the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System TrayPage Environment 3CR990-FX-97 NIC SpeciﬁcationsHardware Network InterfaceSpeed Network cable connector TransceiverCabling Requirements Speciﬁcations and Cabling RequirementsAbout the 3Com DMI Agent Installing the 3Com DMI AgentClient PC Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI AgentInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent System RequirementsClick Install 3Com DMI Agent Now Page Links Description EtherCD Content and NavigationSubdirectory Contains EtherCD Content and NavigationRoot Subdirectories List Enabling Auto InsertText Files List Text Files ListFile Name File Description Page Requirements Windows Fresh InstallationNetWare Fresh Installation Installation Instructions\nwserver Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOSWorld Wide Web Site Online Technical Services3Com Knowledgebase Web Services Technical SupportTechnical Support Support from Your Network SupplierSupport from 3Com Returning Products for RepairNumerics IndexMediaselect IndexVerbose Index FCC Class B Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationModelDescription Regulatory Compliance Information