3Com Server manual Remove the computer cover, Insert the 3C395 NIC in a PCI slot

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If you ﬁnd a problem, contact the network supplier and the carrier that delivered the package. If you need to return a NIC to 3Com, pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material to maintain the warranty.

Complete the Product Registration Card and return it to 3Com. Or call 1-800-NET-3Com for immediate registration.

2Remove the computer cover.

If necessary, refer to the PC manufacturer’s documentation for details on removing the computer cover.

3Insert the 3C395 NIC in a PCI slot.

The PCI slot must conform to PCI Local Bus Speciﬁcation, revision 2.0 or higher.

Select an available PCI slot and remove the expansion cover plate. (Keep the screw.) Insert the NIC securely in the

PCI slot (not in an ISA or EISA slot). Replace the screw. See Figure 2-1.

If necessary, refer to the PC manufacturer’s documentation for details on installing expansion boards.

PCI slot

ISA/EISA slot

Figure 2-1Inserting the NIC in a PCI Slot

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Contents Part No -1128-000 Published February 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Configuration Figures Tables Text Conventions Installation RequirementsLifetime Limited Warranty Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, MaltaAustralia, New Zealand Japan Sweden, Finland, NorwayAbout this Guide ConventionsIcon Description Convention Description Related Documentation1Basic TR-in-FE System Introduction2Larger-Scale TR-in-FE System Safety Precautions Hardware InstallationInstallation Requirements Installation InstructionsUnpack and inspect the NIC Insert the 3C395 NIC in a PCI slot Remove the computer coverTurn on the PC and check the NIC LEDs 2Connecting the CableBefore You Install Software Before You Install SoftwarePage Obtaining the Latest Drivers Installing the NetWare Server DriverAt the console prompt, enter NetWareInstalling the Windows NT Driver Windows NTAt the following prompts, make these selections 4CHAPTER 3 Software Installation Troubleshooting LEDsColor Flashing Steady Off DOS Diagnostic Tests About the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic ProgramTest Description To start the tests, press Enter Boot the PC under DOSRunning Group 1 Tests From the Test menu, select Run TestsRunning the Group 3 Test Getting Help If a Test Fails Changing the Test SetupSymptom Tip Further TestingSymptom Tip Page Option Description Default Available Settings ConfigurationChanging Conﬁguration Settings From the Install menu, select a NIC as followsSelect options and select settings To save settings, select OK When all changes are complete, exit the programChanging the Windows NT Registry Page Specifications Figure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsOnline Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceWorld Wide Web Site 408 654 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Analog Modem Access by Digital ModemPress Return to see the 3ComForum main menu 3ComForum on CompuServe Online ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier Log on to your CompuServe accountSupport from 3Com 3Com Mediterraneo Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com GmbH3Com Iberia 3Com Latin AmericaCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Returning Products for RepairNumbers IndexURL B-1 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity