3Com 3C971-F manual Introduction

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The PCI specification defines two types of PCI devices: a target and a master. A target is a device that accepts commands and responds to the requests of a master. The master, or bus master, is a more intelligent device that can conduct processing independently of the bus or other devices. A bus master device shares the bus with the main processor and targets. Bus mastering allows a peripheral device to take control of the system bus and not rely on the central processor. The 3C971-F adapter is a bus master device.

The PCI specification supports the following features:

High performance. The PCI local bus runs at a clock speed of 33 MHz and employs a 32-bit data bus that supports multiple peripheral components and add-in cards at a peak bandwidth of 132 MBps, up to an order of magnitude greater than that of other PC buses (ISA, EISA, and MCA).

Automatic configuration. A PCI adapter has configuration specifications set in on-board memory and provides installation information to the computer at start-up.

Shared slots. The PCI specification calls for “shared slots,” which denotes the shared expansion backplate slot. This shared backplate slot provides access to one of two types of adapters: a PCI adapter and an ISA adapter, for example, or a PCI adapter and an EISA adapter. Only one adapter at a time can be installed in a shared slot. Manufacturers are currently producing computers that support the PCI bus in conjunction with conventional ISA or EISA buses in the same chassis.

For detailed information about the PCI local bus, consult the PCI specification.

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Contents PCI 155 Fiber Network Adapter User GuideLifetime Warranty Sweden, Finland, Norway 3C971-F Atmlink PCI 155 Fiber 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Page Figures Prompt for Additional Channels About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Conventions Text DescriptionIntroduction 3C971-F ATMLink PCI AdapterProduct Features Software Drivers 3C971-F Adapter Installation KitPCI Technology Introduction Installation Overview Hardware InstallationTools Required Installing the 3C971-F Adapter Save the screw for later in this sectionInstalling the 3C971-F Adapter Press down gently and firmly on the board to seat it properly 3SC Duplex Connection Turn on the power to the computer Windows NT Driver InstallationOverview Installation Procedures Overview System Requirements Installing the Adapter Device Driver 1Network Settings Screen Select the Add Adapter button. The dialog box in -2 appearsInsert the device driver diskette in a floppy disk drive 3Selecting the Floppy DriveIf needed, change the drive designation Select the OK buttonEdit the PCI adapter parameters Edit the signaling transport items 6Configuring the Signaling Transport7Completed Network Settings Select the OK button on the Network Settings screen Edit the TCP/IP parametersWindows NT Driver Installation Installing the Adapter Device Driver Select Restart Now to reboot the computer Select OK when the TCP/IP Configuration is completeConfiguring the LAN Emulation Clients LECs Set the value in the Interrupt list box 10LEC ConfigurationSelect the Configure button Elan Name blankEdit the LEC ATM Adapter items 11LEC ATM Adapter ConfigurationWindows NT Driver Installation When all clients are configured, select the OK button Select the OK button to exit the LEC Configuration dialog boxSelect OK Exit Windows NT and reboot the computer 12LECS/LES Reboot PromptSelect the Control Panel icon from the Main group Removing a Windows NT DriverSelect the Remove button 14Confirming Adapter and Driver Removal Click the OK button in the Network Settings screen Select the Restart Now button to reboot the computerNetware 4.1 Server Driver Installation Loading the Novell NetWare Server Driver Select Driver options Press Insert to install an unlisted driver 3Select Additional DriverInsert the 3Com 3C971-F driver diskette in a floppy drive 5Notes for Selecting a DrivePress Enter to select the driver Configuring Network ChannelsSelect Yes to copy the driver files to the server Configuring Network Channels 9Configuring TCP/IP Network Interface Edit Channel number 10Change IPX Frame TypeEnter Elan Name Enter the LECS/LES network addressConfiguring Network Channels Select Save parameters and load driver Press Enter to accept the assigned numberDo one of the following 15Prompt for Additional ChannelsEditing the AUTOEXEC.NCF File 17Selecting the NCF Files EditorFrom the system prompt, enter the command Removing a Driver from NetWareSelect NCF files options Troubleshooting Startup ProblemsBootup Problems Applications ProblemsAdapter Problems Specifications HardwareMemory Bus InterfaceNetwork Connections Standards ComplianceEnvironment RangeOn-line Technical Services Access by ModemAccess by Isdn Call the telephone number nearest youLog on to CompuServe Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menuSupport from Your Network Supplier Returning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Fax NumberGlossary ATM ForumCall control Call setupCell Cell switching Connectionless ATMEnd system HeaderIlmi MbpsPacket switching MulticastMultimode NodeService bit rate SignalingVirtual circuit virtual channel Token ringVirtual path VPI Index NumericsLEC Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation FCC Class a Verification Statement Reader Comment Form 3Com Corporation Business Reply Mail