3Com EISA 10/100BASE-T manual Computer with PCI and Eisa Slots

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Inserting the Fast EtherLink EISA Adapter

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2Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists.

3Use only insulated or nonconductive tools.

4Remove the computer’s cover and select any of the available EISA expansion slots.

5Insert the adapter in the slot and secure the screw.

If you have a computer with slots other than EISA slots, be sure to install the Fast EtherLink EISA adapter only in an EISA slot. It can be a bus master or a non-bus master slot.The Fast EtherLink EISA adapter provides better performance in a bus master slot. EISA slots are longer than PCI slots and deeper than ISA slots. Figure 2-2 compares the size of the slots in a computer that has PCI and EISA slots.

The adapter backplate should be ﬂush with the computer chassis. Be sure that the connector ﬁngers of the adapter are completely seated in the slot.

EISA slot

PCI slot

Figure 2-2 Computer with PCI and EISA Slots

6Replace the computer cover and reconnect all previously connected cables.

If you are installing multiple Fast EtherLink EISA adapters in a computer, you must run the EISA conﬁguration program after you install each adapter. See the discussions about installing multiple EISA adapters in Chapter 4.

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Contents Fast Etherlink Parallel Tasking Network AdapterUser Guide Adapters3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty France, Israel Contents Loading Network Drivers Cispr B Compliance Figures Tables About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Conventions Print Autolink.logIntroduction Adapter FeaturesSingle-slot, 32-bit half-card Procedures described in this guide are shown in Figure Procedure OverviewInstalling the Hardware Hardware Installation OverviewInspecting the Adapter Installing the Boot PromInserting the Fast EtherLink Eisa Adapter Computer with PCI and Eisa Slots Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as shown below Conﬁrming Adapter InstallationList of devices appears, arranged by type Connecting to the Network Installing the Hardware Auto Select Media Type Configuring the Adapter Adapter Conﬁguration OverviewUsing a NOS Other Than Windows Conﬁguring the AdapterUsing Windows Software Option Settings Complete one of the following instructionsMedia Type Network Driver OptimizationFull Duplex Multitasking environments, choosingChanging the Settings At the prompt, typeI N N U Second dialog box appears Continue this procedure with any of the other optionsPress Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter Select Adapter Installed Adapters Loading Network DriversAccessing DOS Locating the Network DriversLoading NetWare ODI Drivers Describes how to access DOS from various operating systemsOne Eisa Adapter in a Client Loading Network Drivers Alternatively, at the prompt, type To view the full text of the license agreement, press F1Have only one 3Com Bus Master adapter installed Multiple Eisa Adapters in a Client To print the ﬁle, typeWhen the program has ﬁnished a Save the conﬁguration Repeat a for the second adapter Reboot the computer Finding the Adapter’s Slot NumberMain menu appears One Eisa Adapter in a Server Multiple Eisa Adapters in a Server Loading NetWare ODI DriversFinding the Adapter’s Port Address for Multiple Adapters For NetWare 3.12, 4.0, or For the latest NLMs, contact NovellLoading Non-NetWare Drivers Loading Windows 95 DriversTo load other types of network drivers, follow these steps Ndis Drivers Ndis Windows for WorkgroupsWindows NT, version WindowsDesktop Management Interface Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver AgentsAdditional Drivers Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests Illustrates how the procedures in this chapter might be usedDiagnostic Tests Overview Before Running the TestsStarting the Diagnostic Program Types of TestsCommand Line Access Running the Group 1 TestsTo run the Group 1 tests, follow these steps Press Enter to start the testsRunning the Group 3 Test Mbps or 100 MbpsSetting Up an Echo Server Enable the Group 3 test by selecting the Enable Group button Getting Help If a Test Fails Changing the Test Setup To change the test parameters, follow these stepsMiscellaneous Checks LEDs LEDPerforming Troubleshooting and Diagnostic Tests Specifications Adapter Card SpeciﬁcationsCSMA/CD local area network Local area networkRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments When properly connected to a 10BASE-T network,Cabling Requirements Maximum UTP cable distance is 100 meters at either speedOn-line Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Modem Technical Support3ComFacts Automated Fax Service World Wide Web SiteThreeComForum on CompuServe To use ThreeComForum Log on to CompuServeLocal numbers are available within the following countries Support from Your Network SupplierDetails about recent conﬁguration changes, if applicable Returning Products for Repair To obtain an RMA number, call or faxGlossary AUI cableBackbone BackplaneBus DriverEMM386 Echo serverEthernet Parallel Tasking ServerTransceiver Twisted-pairIndex SymbolsNumerics Diagnostic tests NLMs 4-10, 4-12 NETWARE\SERVER subdirectory 4-11 network Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza Interference Handbook Cispr B Compliance