3Com XL PCI manual PCI 10/100BASE-TX

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Fast EtherLink® XL

PCI 10/100BASE-TX

Network Interface Card

User Guide

Member of the 3Com Fast EtherLink XL family of network interface cards

http://www.3com.com/

Part No. 09-1363-000 Published February 1998

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Contents PCI 10/100BASE-TX 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Page Figures Tables Finding 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 AssignmentsSupport from Your Network Supplier Online Technical ServicesAccess by Analog Modem 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceWorld Wide Web Site Country Data Rate Telephone NumberAccess by Digital Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service408 654 Country Telephone NumberPage Glossary 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