3Com 10/100BASE-T4 PCI manual Using the EtherDisk Diskette, Accessing DOS

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3-2 CHAPTER 3: LOADING THE NETWORK DRIVERS

Using the EtherDisk Diskette

The EtherDisk diskette contains the latest versions of the network drivers available when 3Com shipped the adapter. It also contains other important information concerning Fast EtherLink and EtherLink III adapters and their configuration.

To obtain network operating system drivers not included on the EtherDisk diskette, contact the manufacturer of that network operating system or application. To obtain a list of supported drivers along with software driver updates and patches for the drivers on the EtherDisk diskette, use one of the bulletin board services listed in Appendix D. For example, Document 9071 in 3Com’s automated fax service contains a list of all available drivers and drivers still being developed.

Refer to your network operating system manuals for specific instructions for using the driver with your network operating system.

The drivers on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette are compatible with the following bus master adapters:

Fast EtherLink PCI 10/100BASE-T (3C595)

EtherLink III PCI 10 Mbps (3C590)

Fast EtherLink EISA 10/100 (3C597)

EtherLink III EISA 10 Mbps (3C592)

The 3C59X drivers are not backward-compatible with the 3C5X9 family of EtherLink III adapters (ISA, EISA, or MCA).

Accessing DOS

The 3Com program for loading drivers is a DOS-based program that loads network drivers, modifies some adapter parameters, and runs diagnostic tests on the adapter. If you are using an operating interface other than DOS, such as OS/2® or Windows 3.x, and you want to use the EtherDisk diskette to load the drivers, you must exit from that interface before

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Contents User Guide Fast Etherlink Parallel TaskingNetwork Adapter Adapters3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty Asia Contents Configuring Software Settings Cispr B Compliance Figures Tables About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Conventions Print Autolink.logAdapter automatically senses and switches to either Introduction10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter Adapter Features PCI Technology Inspecting the Adapter Installing the Adapter3C59X EtherDisk diskette version 5.1 or above Installing the Boot Prom Installing the AdapterConnecting to the Network PCI Computer with PCI and Eisa SlotsRJ-45 connector Connecting to the Network Loading the Network Summary of Driver Loading ProceduresDrivers Using the EtherDisk Diskette Accessing DOSUsing Windows Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as follows Confirming Adapter Installation for WindowsSystem Properties box appears, detailing your system setup This confirms the adapter’s installationOne Adapter in a Client Using NetWare ODIAutoLink Requirements At the prompt, type AutoLink InstallationAlternatively, at the prompt, type ESC=Cancel Read the screen and press EnterMultiple Adapters in a Client FEA0 Select Configuration and Diagnostic Program and press Enter Main menu appearsLoading Ndis Drivers One or More Adapters in a ServerAuto Select Media Type Updating Ndis DriversFollow the instructions displayed in the subsequent screens Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver Agents Desktop Management InterfacePerforming Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests Troubleshooting with the Diagnostic TestsTypes of Tests After performing the diagnostic tests, reboot your computerBefore Running the Tests Fast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapterStarting the Diagnostic Program Running the Group 1 TestsRunning the Group 3 Test Setting Up an Echo Server 3C59XCFG Getting Help If a Test Fails To print the file, type Miscellaneous Checks Changing the Test SetupTo change the test parameters, follow these steps LEDs LEDCabling Pin assignments for the RJ-45 connectorWhen properly connected to a 10BASE-T network, Adapter Cabling RequirementsTwisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T Operation 10BASE-T Specifications100BASE-TX Operation 100BASE-T Standard100BASE-TX designates the Ieee 802.3 specification for 100BASE-T4 Operation 100BASE-FX OperationRJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignmentsSettings To change the software option settings, follow these steps Changing Software SettingsType at the prompt Select Adapter Installed Adapters Continue this procedure with any of the other options Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter\CONFIG\3C595.SET Specifications Adapter Specifications3Com Bulletin Board Service On-line Technical ServicesTechnical Support To use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServe World Wide Web Site3ComForum on CompuServe Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menuSupport from Your Network Supplier 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceLocal numbers are available within the following countries Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Returning Products for RepairTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax Glossary 100BASE-TAuto Select Media Type BusEIA/TIA EMM386MAC STP Index NumericsDOS Ndis Network Driver Optimization option setting B-2 Windows 3.X 3-3 Windows Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza Interference Handbook CE Notice