ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

This guide describes how to install the 3C971-F
ATMLink™ PCI 155 Fiber adapter and the network
drivers into a host computer system. It is intended for
system administrators or those with equivalent
technical experience. Throughout this guide, the
3C971-F ATMLink PCI 155 Fiber adapter is referred
to as the 3C971-F adapter.

How to Use This Guide

The following table shows where to find specific
information in this guide.
If you are looking for: Turn to:
Information about the 3C971-F adapter, or
an overview of PCI technology Chapter 1
Instructions for installing the adapter or
connecting the adapter to the network Chapter 2
Instructions for installing the Windows NT™
driver Chapter 3
Instructions for installing the NetWare™ server
driver Chapter 4
Troubleshooting assistance Chapter 5
Adapter specifications and
cable requirements Appendix A
Information on 3Com’s technical support Appendix B