3Com XL PCI manual Click Update, Installing the Network Driver

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3In the Control Panel, double-click Network.

4In the Network window, select the Adapter tab.

5Select 3Com EtherLink XL NIC.

6Click Update.

7Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2. The driver is updated.

Installing the Network Driver

Follow these steps to install the network driver in a PC running Windows NT version 4.0:

1Install the 3C905B-TX NIC and connect it to the network, as described in Chapter 2.

2Restart the PC and start Windows NT.

3In the Control Panel, double-click Network.

4In the Network window, select the Adapter tab.

If this 3C905B-TX NIC is replacing a NIC already installed, follow these steps:

a Select the existing 3Com NIC (that is being replaced) in the Installed Adapters group.

b Click Remove.

c Click Yes in the Warning dialog box.

d Reboot the PC and repeat steps 2, 3, and 4.

5Click Add Adapter.

6In the Select Network Adapter window, select Have Disk.

7Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2 in drive A and in the Insert Disk window, click OK.

8In the Select OEM Option box, select 3Com EtherLink Adapter (3C905B).

9Click OK.

10Select the Protocol tab.

11Select the appropriate protocol for your network.

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Contents PCI 10/100BASE-TX 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Page Figures Tables About 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 PerformanceInstallation and Conﬁguration Remote Wake-up10/100 Mbps Support 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 Conﬁrming Installation Click OKClick Yes 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 Run the Install program. Enter ainstall NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOSAutoLink Requirements 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 Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC Pace and 3NICDIAGS Software Checking the Remote Wake-up FunctionWindows 95 and Windows NT 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 Support from Your Network Supplier3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog ModemWorld Wide Web Site Country Data Rate Telephone Number3ComFacts Automated Fax Service Access by Digital Modem408 654 Country Telephone NumberPage DynamicAccess software GlossaryDRMON Full scatter gatherInﬁnite bursting Network interface card NIC10/100 auto-negotiation NWay Pace technologyIndex NumbersNIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity