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online Help 54
online Knowledgebase	54
online technical services	81
operating temperature	69
operating voltage 69

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package contents 18 packets, viewing 62, 63 pin assignments 72

Platform Event Trap Format (PETF) speciﬁcation 15

preinstallation program, running 19

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receive overruns, viewing				63
received frames, viewing				63
red X, next to NIC name				66
release notes, accessing				56
remote system alerts
overview	15
Remote Wake-Up
cable, connecting			22
connector	11
functionality of 68
multiple NIC Installations 13
overview	12
requirements		13
test, running		59
troubleshooting			61

removing DynamicAccess software 76 removing NIC software 64 requirements

cabling 70

Remote Wake-Up 13 RJ-45 port

connector pin assignments 72 speciﬁcations 24

RWU (Remote Wake-Up) connector 11

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SCO driver 68

sent frames, viewing 63

server driver, Novell NetWare 41 shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable 70 single collisions, viewing 63

SMB (System Management Bus) connector 11

software installing

NetWare 39

Windows 27 removing 64 updating 18

SOS connector 11 speciﬁcations

cabling 24 NIC 69

SQE errors, viewing 63 standards conformance 70 statistics, network, viewing 62 STP wire 70

support databases, accessing 54 System Management Bus (SMB)

connector 11

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technical support 3Com URL 81 bulletin board service 82 fax service 83 network suppliers 81

temperature, operating 69 test

Network 58 NIC 59

Remote Wake-Up 59 trafﬁc prioritization

conﬁguring 76 overview 14

transmit deferrals, viewing 63 transmit underruns, viewing 63 troubleshooting

cable 53 installation 53 LEDs 57

MBA boot ROM 49 Remote Wake-Up 61

twisted-pair cable, description 70

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uninstalling the NIC 64 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)

cable 24, 70

updating EtherDisk software 18 upgrading Windows 95 to

Windows 98 18 URL, 3Com 81

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3Com 3C905C-TX-M, 3C905C-TX manual Online Help Online Knowledgebase

Contents

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 Conventions About this GuideIcon Description Year 2000 Compliance Convention Description Introduction 3C905C NIC Overview Features Using Remote Wake-Up Multiple NIC Installations and Remote Wake-Up Using the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA SoftwareRemote Wake-Up Requirements Using DynamicAccess Software Using the Workgroup Keep-Alive Packet Using Remote System AlertsRemote System Alerts Requirements Supported Remote System Alerts Using Desktop Management Interface DMI Installation Task Instructions Network Interface Card InstallationOverview 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 Connecting to the Network Connecting SOS or SMBus Cables for Remote System AlertsNetwork Cable Required Maximum Environment Cable Length Connecting to the Network Page Driver Installation Installing the DriverWindows NT Windows If the Update Device Driver Wizard starts Turn on the power to the PC. Windows 95 detects the NICIf the New Hardware Found dialog box appears 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 the Adapters tab Windows NTClick Add Click Close Click Add Adapter Windows 95 and Windows Verifying Successful InstallationClick OK 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 About 3Com Intelligent Auto Install Software Installing the NetWare Client DriverNET Ware Client Intelligent Auto Install Requirements Running the Intelligent Auto Install Program Installing the NetWare Server Driver Obtaining NetWare Loadable ModulesNetWare NetWare Server NLM Name NetWare 4.10 Save and exit the ﬁle, and then reboot the serverMultiple NICs Verifying the PCI Slot Number Selected NIC Screen Conﬁguration Methods Method Description Requirements Method Description Default NIC SettingsOption Description Changing General NIC Conﬁguration Settings Option Description Settings Click the Conﬁguration tab General Screen Conﬁguring the Managed PC Boot Agent MBA Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM SettingUnder Network Parameter, select the setting to be changed Click OK to save the changes and exit the program Booting From the Network Click OK to save the setting and exit the programBBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs Reboot the PCChange the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network Page Troubleshooting the Installation Troubleshooting DiagnosticsTip Description Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing 3Com Support DatabasesAccessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions Click the Support tab Interpreting the LEDs Ensure that the hub or switch is powered on Running the NIC Diagnostics TestsClick the Diagnostics tab Diagnostics Screen To Run the Network Test On the ﬁrst PC, enable Auto Echo To Run the NIC TestTo Run the Remote Wake-Up Test On the second PC, run the Remote Wake-Up Test Click Test Remote Wake-Up Restart. The PC shuts down Troubleshooting Remote Wake-Up Make sure that Remote Wake-Up is enabled on the NICCheck the PC Bios 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 Cabling Requirements Standards ConformanceTwisted-Pair Cable 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 Client PC Requirements System RequirementsNetwork Management Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Page Support from Your Network Supplier Online Technical ServicesWorld Wide Web Site Access by Analog Modem 3Com Bulletin Board Service3Com FTP Site 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service Access by Digital Modem847 262 408 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