3Com XL PCI manual How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC?

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1-4CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Make sure that you are running the latest BIOS for your PC or server, even if your PC is new. Contact your PC manufacturer for more information.

How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC?

To complete installation, install the NIC in your PC or server, connect it to the network, and install the network driver. The installations steps are depicted in Figure 1-2.

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Connect NIC

to network

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Reboot

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Figure 1-23C905B-TX NIC Installation Steps

Proceed to Chapter 2 to install the 3C905B-TX NIC in your PC or server and connect it 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 If you are looking for Turn to About this GuideFinding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide Convention Description ConventionsIcon 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 tabUpdating the Network Driver Windows NTWindows NT Version 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 VersionAt the A\ prompt, enter nwserver Press Enter to continue the server installationMultiple NICs 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 ProgramsRemove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramVerify the driver version 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 Option Default Setting Available Settings Changing ConfigurationConﬁguration Settings Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Displaying Conﬁguration SettingsChanging Conﬁguration Settings Changing Conﬁguration Settings Changing Pace Conﬁguration Selecting Pace ApplicationsChanging Pace Ranges and Protocols Select the protocol that the application usesPace Advanced Options Using the DOS Conﬁguration ProgramSetting Fast IP Specifications SpeciﬁcationsRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsOnline Technical Services Support from Your Network SupplierWorld Wide Web Site 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem Country Data Rate Telephone Number408 654 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem Country Telephone NumberPage DRMON 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