Insert EtherDisk diskette 2 when prompted | 3Com 3C905C-TX specs

38CHAPTER 3: WINDOWS 95/98 AND WINDOWS NT DRIVER INSTALLATION

6Click Have Disk.

7Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A, make sure that A:\ appears in the entry box, and then click OK.

The Select OEM Option screen appears with the name of one of the NICs selected. Only one NIC appears on this screen.

8Click OK.

Files are copied.

9Insert EtherDisk diskette 2 when prompted.

Files are copied. The Network screen appears with the name of the ﬁrst installed NIC.

10Close the Network screen.

If you are prompted for network information, enter the requested information.

11Restart the PC.

12When Windows NT starts, repeat steps 3 through 11 for each NIC that is installed in the PC.

You will not be prompted for EtherDisk diskette 2 when you install the driver and software for the second NIC.

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3Com 3C905C-TX-M, 3C905C-TX manual Insert EtherDisk diskette 2 when prompted, Close the Network screen

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Part No -1488-000 Published March 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Windows 95/98 and Windows NT Driver Installation Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3COM DMI Agent Installation Figures Tables Icon Description About this GuideConventions Year 2000 Compliance Convention Description Introduction 3C905C NIC Overview Features Using Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up Requirements Using the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA SoftwareMultiple NIC Installations and Remote Wake-Up Using DynamicAccess Software Remote System Alerts Requirements Using the Workgroup Keep-Alive PacketUsing Remote System Alerts Supported Remote System Alerts Using Desktop Management Interface DMI Overview Network Interface Card InstallationInstallation Task Instructions Preparing for Installation Running the Preinstallation Program Inserting the NIC To install the NIC in your PC Installing the NIC Remove slot cover Insert NIC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed in step Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Contact your PC manufacturer for the Remote Wake-Up cable Connecting the Remote Wake-Up Cable Network Cable Required Maximum Environment Cable Length Connecting SOS or SMBus Cables for Remote System AlertsConnecting to the Network Connecting to the Network Page Windows NT Driver InstallationInstalling the Driver Windows If the New Hardware Found dialog box appears Turn on the power to the PC. Windows 95 detects the NICIf the Update Device Driver Wizard starts You must restart the PC to complete the installation Insert the Windows 95 CD or diskette, and then click OK Turn on the power to the PC Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A, and then click Next Insert the Windows 98 CD or diskette, and then click OK Click Finish Click Add Windows NTClick the Adapters tab Click Close Click Add Adapter Click OK Verifying Successful InstallationWindows 95 and Windows Installing Multiple NICs Double-click the File Manager icon Repeat the process for each additional NIC to be installed Select the Adapters tab Click Add Insert EtherDisk diskette 2 when prompted Close the Network screen NET Ware Client Installing the NetWare Client DriverAbout 3Com Intelligent Auto Install Software Intelligent Auto Install Requirements Running the Intelligent Auto Install Program NetWare Installing the NetWare Server DriverObtaining NetWare Loadable Modules NetWare Server NLM Name Multiple NICs Save and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the serverNetWare 4.10 Verifying the PCI Slot Number Selected NIC Screen Conﬁguration Methods Method Description Requirements Option Description Default NIC SettingsMethod Description Changing General NIC Conﬁguration Settings Option Description Settings Click the Conﬁguration tab General Screen Under Network Parameter, select the setting to be changed Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBAEnabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting Click OK to save the changes and exit the program BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Booting From the NetworkClick OK to save the setting and exit the program Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled Change the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network Reboot the PCNon-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Page Tip Description Troubleshooting DiagnosticsTroubleshooting the Installation Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions Click the Support tab Interpreting the LEDs Click the Diagnostics tab Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsEnsure that the hub or switch is powered on Diagnostics Screen To Run the Network Test To Run the Remote Wake-Up Test On the ﬁrst PC, enable Auto EchoTo Run the NIC Test On the second PC, run the Remote Wake-Up Test Click Test Remote Wake-Up Restart. The PC shuts down Check the PC Bios Troubleshooting Remote Wake-UpMake sure that Remote Wake-Up is enabled on the NIC Perform the Remote Wake-Up Test Viewing Network Statistics Click the Statistics tab Using the 3Com Icon in the Windows System Tray Removing NIC Software Click the Device Manager tab Removing NIC Software Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer QuestionAnswer Fast IP, part of 3Coms DynamicAccess software, improves Specifications Hardware Speciﬁcations Twisted-Pair Cable Standards ConformanceCabling Requirements 10BASE-T Operation Category Use RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 100BASE-TX Operation Configuration Client PC Requirements Installing DynamicAccess Software Restart the PC Conﬁguring DynamicAccess Software Removing DynamicAccess Software Fast IP Allows you to enable and conﬁgure Fast IP 3COM DMI Agent Network Management Requirements System RequirementsClient PC Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Page World Wide Web Site Online Technical ServicesSupport from Your Network Supplier 3Com FTP Site 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem 847 262 3Com Facts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem 408 727Page Index Numbers DynamicAccess software NIC Online Help Online Knowledgebase Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty Obtaining Warranty Service FCC Class B Statement 3COM END User Software License Agreement Product Registration