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3Com NIC Diagnostics Program

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6Click the Diagnostics tab to display the Diagnostics screen, shown in Figure 4-3.

Figure 4-3Diagnostics Screen

7Click Start in the Self-Test area. The following tests run in sequence:

Register Access

EEPROM

FIFO

Ethernet Core Loopback

Encoder/Decoder Loopback

Interrupt

You can click Stop to stop the tests. Otherwise, the tests run continuously to completion.

Click the Help button to display help for this screen. Click the question mark (?) at the top of the screen, drag it to a test, and click. The pop-up box displays information about the selected test and what to do if the test fails.

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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 Australia, New Zealand Sweden, Finland, Norway Asia JapanDenmark Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg United Kingdom, EireFinding Specific Information in This Guide About this GuideIf you are looking for Turn to Icon Description ConventionsConvention Description 13C905B-TX NIC IntroductionIndustry-Leading Performance DynamicAccess SoftwareRemote Wake-up Installation and Configuration10/100 Mbps Support PC and Server Requirements3C905B-TX NIC How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC?Installing the NIC 1Inserting the NIC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier2Connecting the Network Cable to the RJ-45 Port Connecting to the NetworkReconnect all cables and replace the PC cover Connecting the Remote Wake-up CableWindows InstallingIf Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click OK Confirming InstallationClick Yes Click the Device Manager tabWindows NT Version Windows NTUpdating the Network Driver Installing the Network Driver Click UpdateClick Cancel Network Settings window, click CloseClick Continue NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS Run the Install program. Enter ainstallAutoLink Requirements Running the AutoLink ProgramNetWare Version Installing the Novell NetWare Server DriverMultiple NICs Press Enter to continue the server installationAt the A\ prompt, enter nwserver Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Supported Network DriversStatus LEDs TroubleshootingDescription Flashing Steady Off 3Com NIC Diagnostics ProgramSelect 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Help Accessing the 3C905B-TX Help SystemRunning the NIC Self-Test Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC DiagnosticsEeprom Fifo On both PCs Running the Echo Test43Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support Screen 3Com Support ServicesGenerating a Problem Report 5Problem Report Main Screen To exit the program, click Cancel Checking the Remote Wake-up Function Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC Pace and 3NICDIAGS SoftwareWindows 95 and Windows NT Windows Control Panel, select Add/Remove ProgramsVerify the driver version 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Crossover Cable Troubleshooting TipsTroubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Question Answer Frequently Asked QuestionsAdd/Remove Programs Question Answer QuestionAnswer What is a Magic Packet?Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page Configuration Settings Changing ConfigurationOption Default Setting Available Settings Changing Configuration Settings Displaying Configuration SettingsClick NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Changing Configuration Settings Selecting Pace Applications Changing Pace ConfigurationSelect the protocol that the application uses Changing Pace Ranges and ProtocolsSetting Fast IP Using the DOS Configuration ProgramPace Advanced Options Specifications SpecificationsFigure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments3Com Bulletin Board Service Online Technical ServicesWorld Wide Web Site Access by Analog Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem 408 654Support from Your Network Supplier 3ComForum on CompuServe Online ServiceLog on to your CompuServe account Type Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menuSupport from 3Com 3Com Iberia Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com GmbH3Com Latin America 3Com MediterraneoCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Returning Products for RepairGlossary DynamicAccess softwareDRMON Full scatter gatherNetwork interface card NIC Infinite bursting10/100 auto-negotiation NWay Pace technologyNumbers IndexNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity Page