3Com Fast EtherLink XL PCI 10/100BASE-TX manual Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier

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2-2CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE NIC

7Insert the 3C905B-TX NIC into an empty PCI slot, shown in Figure 2-1.

Make sure that the NIC is ﬁrmly seated in the slot.

Screw

3C905B-TX NIC

PCI slot

Figure 2-1Inserting the NIC

8Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier.

If you are installing the Remote Wake-Up connector, go to “Connecting the Remote Wake-upCable” at the end of the chapter before replacing the PC cover.

9Replace the PC cover and reconnect all previously connected cables.

10Turn on the power to the PC.

11Proceed to the next section, “Connecting to the Network.”

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Contents PCI 10/100BASE-TX 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Page Figures Tables Lifetime Limited Warranty Denmark Asia JapanAustralia, New Zealand Sweden, Finland, Norway Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg United Kingdom, EireAbout this Guide Finding Speciﬁc Information in This GuideIf you are looking for Turn to Conventions Icon DescriptionConvention Description Introduction 13C905B-TX NICDynamicAccess Software Industry-Leading Performance10/100 Mbps Support Installation and ConﬁgurationRemote Wake-up PC and Server RequirementsHow Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC? 3C905B-TX NICInstalling the NIC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier 1Inserting the NICConnecting to the Network 2Connecting the Network Cable to the RJ-45 PortConnecting the Remote Wake-up Cable Reconnect all cables and replace the PC coverInstalling WindowsIf Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click Yes Conﬁrming InstallationClick OK Click the Device Manager tabWindows NT Windows NT VersionUpdating the Network Driver Click Update Installing the Network DriverNetwork Settings window, click Close Click CancelClick Continue AutoLink Requirements Run the Install program. Enter ainstallNetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS Running the AutoLink ProgramInstalling the Novell NetWare Server Driver NetWare VersionPress Enter to continue the server installation Multiple NICsAt the A\ prompt, enter nwserver Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating SystemTroubleshooting Status LEDs3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Description Flashing Steady OffAccessing the 3C905B-TX Help System Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics HelpSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Running the NIC Self-TestEeprom Fifo Running the Echo Test On both PCs3Com Support Services 43Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support ScreenGenerating a Problem Report 5Problem Report Main Screen To exit the program, click Cancel Windows 95 and Windows NT Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC Pace and 3NICDIAGS SoftwareChecking the Remote Wake-up Function Windows Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs3Com DOS Diagnostic Program Verify the driver versionRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hubTroubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Frequently Asked Questions Question AnswerAdd/Remove Programs Question Answer What is a Magic Packet? QuestionAnswerAccessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page Changing Configuration Conﬁguration SettingsOption Default Setting Available Settings Displaying Conﬁguration Settings Changing Conﬁguration SettingsClick NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Changing Conﬁguration Settings Changing Pace Conﬁguration Selecting Pace ApplicationsChanging Pace Ranges and Protocols Select the protocol that the application usesUsing the DOS Conﬁguration Program Setting Fast IPPace Advanced Options Specifications SpeciﬁcationsRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsOnline Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceWorld Wide Web Site Access by Digital Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Analog Modem 408 654Log on to your CompuServe account Type 3ComForum on CompuServe Online ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menuSupport from 3Com 3Com Latin America Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com GmbH3Com Iberia 3Com MediterraneoReturning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Fax NumberDRMON DynamicAccess softwareGlossary Full scatter gather10/100 auto-negotiation NWay Inﬁnite burstingNetwork interface card NIC Pace technologyIndex NumbersNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity Page