3Com 10/100BASE-T4 manual Using Windows

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Using Windows 95

3-3

installing the drivers. Table 3-2 provides the procedures to use to access DOS from various operating systems.

Table 3-2 Accessing DOS from Other Operating

Systems

Operating System

Procedure

 

 

Windows 95

1 Turn on your computer.

 

2

Press [F8] as soon as you see this message:

 

 

Starting Windows 95

 

3

Press [7], then press [Enter].

 

4

Type install at the DOS command prompt to

 

 

run the 3Com install program.

 

 

OS/2

1 Boot your computer from a plain DOS diskette.

 

2

Type install at the DOS command prompt to

 

 

run the 3Com install program.

 

 

Windows 3.x

1 Exit Windows completely (select File, Exit

 

 

Windows, OK).

 

2

Type install at the DOS command prompt to

 

 

run the 3Com install program.

 

 

 

Using Windows 95

If you have Windows 95 running on your computer, you should load the driver from the EtherDisk diskette. Follow these steps:

1After inserting the Fast EtherLink PCI adapter and connecting it to the network, turn on your computer.

Windows 95 will notify you that new hardware has been found and is located in slot number “X.”

2Select the following option when prompted for the driver for your new hardware:

Driver from disk by hardware manufacturer

3Click OK.

4You are prompted to insert the manufacturer’s disk into the drive selected.

a Insert the EtherDisk diskette.

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Contents Adapters Fast Etherlink Parallel TaskingNetwork Adapter User Guide3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Lifetime Warranty Asia Contents Configuring Software Settings Cispr B Compliance Figures Tables Introduction How to Use This GuideAbout this Guide Print Autolink.log ConventionsIntroduction Adapter automatically senses and switches to either10/100BASE-T4 PCI Adapter Adapter Features PCI Technology 3C59X EtherDisk diskette version 5.1 or above Installing the AdapterInspecting the Adapter Installing the Adapter Installing the Boot PromPCI Computer with PCI and Eisa Slots Connecting to the NetworkRJ-45 connector Connecting to the Network Drivers Summary of Driver Loading ProceduresLoading the Network Accessing DOS Using the EtherDisk DisketteUsing Windows This confirms the adapter’s installation Confirming Adapter Installation for WindowsSystem Properties box appears, detailing your system setup Name of the installed 3Com adapter appears, as followsAutoLink Requirements Using NetWare ODIOne Adapter in a Client Alternatively, at the prompt, type AutoLink InstallationAt the prompt, type Read the screen and press Enter ESC=CancelMultiple Adapters in a Client FEA0 Main menu appears Select Configuration and Diagnostic Program and press EnterOne or More Adapters in a Server Loading Ndis DriversFollow the instructions displayed in the subsequent screens Updating Ndis DriversAuto Select Media Type Desktop Management Interface Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver AgentsTroubleshooting with the Diagnostic Tests Performing Troubleshooting Diagnostic TestsFast EtherLink 10/100BASE-T4 PCI adapter After performing the diagnostic tests, reboot your computerBefore Running the Tests Types of TestsRunning the Group 1 Tests Starting the Diagnostic ProgramRunning the Group 3 Test Setting Up an Echo Server 3C59XCFG Getting Help If a Test Fails To print the file, type To change the test parameters, follow these steps Changing the Test SetupMiscellaneous Checks LED LEDsAdapter Cabling Requirements Pin assignments for the RJ-45 connectorWhen properly connected to a 10BASE-T network, CablingTwisted-Pair Cable 10BASE-T Specifications 10BASE-T Operation100BASE-TX designates the Ieee 802.3 specification for 100BASE-T Standard100BASE-TX Operation 100BASE-FX Operation 100BASE-T4 OperationFigure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsSettings Type at the prompt Changing Software SettingsTo change the software option settings, follow these steps Select Adapter Installed Adapters Press Tab to highlight OK. Press Enter Continue this procedure with any of the other options\CONFIG\3C595.SET Adapter Specifications SpecificationsTechnical Support On-line Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menu World Wide Web Site3ComForum on CompuServe To use 3ComForum Log on to CompuServeLocal numbers are available within the following countries 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceSupport from Your Network Supplier To obtain an RMA number, call or fax Returning Products for RepairDetails about recent configuration changes, if applicable 100BASE-T GlossaryBus Auto Select Media TypeEMM386 EIA/TIAMAC STP Numerics IndexDOS Ndis Network Driver Optimization option setting B-2 Windows 3.X 3-3 Windows Limited Warranty 3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza Interference Handbook CE Notice