3Com 3C319 manual When Windows 95 Does Not Detect the NIC

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4-4CHAPTER 4: INSTALLING A NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 95

2Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer and click OK.

Windows 95 displays the Install from Disk dialog box, which prompts you to insert the appropriate diskette and to type the directory location for the NDIS 4 driver.

3Insert TokenDisk diskette #2 in the floppy drive.

4Type the following path at the prompt: a:\

5Click OK.

If Windows 95 prompts you to insert the Windows 95 CD or diskettes to obtain files from the Windows 95 software library, insert the appropriate media and continue as directed by the prompts.

6When the setup file has been read, select TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC on the list and click OK.

Windows 95 imports the driver, and the driver installation is complete.

Auto ring speed detection is automatically enabled when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95. If you want to disable auto ring speed detection, see “Auto Ring Speed Detection” in Chapter 7.

The DynamicAccess Class of Service feature is disabled by default when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95. To activate Class of Service, see Chapter 7, “Configuring DynamicAccess Class of Service.”

When Windows 95 Does Not Detect the NIC

Follow these instructions to install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 if your PC does not support PnP hardware configuration or does not detect the 3C319 NIC.

If your Windows 95 version has PnP support but is still not able to detect the 3C319 NIC, you should disable PnP before proceeding, as described in Chapter 5, “Configuring the NIC Manually.” Once you have disabled PnP, follow these steps to install the NDIS 4 driver:

1In the Windows 95 desktop, double-click the My Computer icon.

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Contents User Guide Member of the high-performance TokenLink Velocity familyFor units of the Department of Defense For civilian agenciesLifetime Limited Warranty Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal Malta Australia, New ZealandJapan Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg Sweden, Finland, NorwayContents Installing a Network Driver for Windows NT Configuring Dynamicaccess Class of Service Specifications Vii Page Figures Page Tables Page How to Use This Guide About this GuideIntroduction If you are looking for Turn toConventions Icon Alerts you toConvention Description High-Performance Features DynamicAccess Class of ServiceIntroduction Parallel Tasking ArchitectureOther Features Full-Duplex/Dedicated Token Ring SupportOther Features 100% IBM Compatibility Installation Requirements 3C319 NICSafety Precautions Inspecting the 3C319 NICInserting the 3C319 NIC Insert the 3C319 NIC in an empty ISA or Eisa expansion slotBefore Configuring the NIC and Installing the Driver Plug in the PC and turn the power onDefault Settings PCs without Option PCs with PnP Support 6CHAPTER 2 Installing the 3C319 NIC NetWare Step DOS Client Windows Windows NT Others Page Installing Netware DOS Clients Automatically AutoLink Software FunctionsBefore Using the AutoLink Configuration Utility Modifying AutoLink Default SettingsAvoiding Memory Manager Conflicts Running the AutoLink Program Insert TokenDisk diskette #1 in the floppy drive and typeType Enter the ring speed and configuration mode and press Enter Log in to the NetWare server with your ID and passwordTo accept the terms and conditions, type y Installing a Network Driver for WindowsBefore Installing the Driver Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for WindowsAbout Microsoft Windows 95 Versions Retail Version of WindowsInstalling the Ndis 4 Driver for Retail Windows When Windows 95 PnP Detects the NICOSR2 Version of Windows Finding the Windows 95 VersionWhen Windows 95 Does Not Detect the NIC Windows 95 desktop, double-click the My Computer iconInstalling the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows 95 OSR2 Install the 3C319 NIC and start the computerClick Next Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows Page NIC Manually Before Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program At the prompt, type install EnterConfiguring the 3C319 NIC in a PC Without PnP Support To accept the displayed terms and conditions, type y Main MenuPress Esc to exit the Configuration and Diagnostic Program 3Com Mode IBM ModePress Enter Press any key to continueChanging Configuration Option Settings NIC Configuration F1=HelpChanging the Configuration of Multiple NICs Configuration OptionsConfiguration Mode Plug and Play PnPRing Speed Base AddressA20h BIOS/MMIO Address Location Shared RAM Page Size and Address RangeInterrupt Request Level Other Configuration OptionsKB / D8000-DBFFF Configuration Options Page Driver for Windows NT Installing the Ndis 4 Driver for Windows NT Windows NTClick OK to select the NIC Remove the TokenDisk diskette and click Restart nowSelect Network Adapter dialog box, click Have Disk Configuring Dynamicaccess Class of Service Before Starting ConfigurationActivating Class of Service Control Panel group, double-click the Class of Service iconAdding Class of Service Ranges and Protocols Click the Additional Ranges tab2Initial Class of Service Additional Ranges Screen Select the protocol that the application usesUsing Class of Service Advanced Options Click OK when you are finishedAccessing Class of Service Advanced Options 4Class of Service Advanced Options ScreenClass of Service Advanced Options Settings Fifo Packet ThresholdConcurrent UDP Streams Low-Priority RatioDisable Switch Packet Prioritization Disable Receive Packet BufferingAuto Ring Speed Detection Natural Packet IntervalUsing Windows 95 to Access Auto Ring Speed Detection 53Com TokenLink Velocity ISA Adapter Dialog BoxUsing Windows NT to Access Auto Ring Speed Detection Disabling Auto Ring Speed DetectionSetting a Locally Administered Network Address Page Manually Installing Miscellaneous Network Drivers Examining Driver Files on the TokenDisk DiskettesTokenDisk Diskette #1 Contents Before Installing Drivers Installing the Client Driver for NetWareTokenDisk Diskette #2 Contents Network Drivers Edit your CONFIG.SYS file and include these statements Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWare Installing the Server Driver for NetWareInstalling the Ndis 2.01 Driver Installing a Driver for Windows for WorkgroupsBefore Installing the Driver Viewing the Driver Installation InstructionsUsing IBM Drivers Using Remote Program Load RPLBefore Using RPL Enabling RPLDisabling RPL 3C319 NIC LEDs NIC LEDsUsing the Configuration and Diagnostic Program Diagnostic Test TypesGroup 1 Diagnostics Group 2 Diagnostic Running the Diagnostic TestsTo start the diagnostic program, type Ring Operations TestSelect Run Tests Changing the Test Setup Press Enter to start the testsTroubleshooting Tips Select OK and press 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