How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC? | 3Com XL PCI guide

1-4CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Make sure that you are running the latest BIOS for your PC or server, even if your PC is new. Contact your PC manufacturer for more information.

How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC?

To complete installation, install the NIC in your PC or server, connect it to the network, and install the network driver. The installations steps are depicted in Figure 1-2.

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Figure 1-23C905B-TX NIC Installation Steps

Proceed to Chapter 2 to install the 3C905B-TX NIC in your PC or server and connect it to the network.

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3Com XL PCI manual How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC?

Contents

PCI 10/100BASE-TX 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Page Figures Tables If you are looking for Turn to About this GuideFinding Speciﬁc Information in This Guide Convention Description ConventionsIcon Description Introduction 13C905B-TX NIC DynamicAccess Software Industry-Leading Performance 10/100 Mbps Support Installation and ConﬁgurationRemote Wake-up PC and Server Requirements How Do I Install the 3C905B-TX NIC? 3C905B-TX NIC Installing the NIC Secure the NIC with the screw you removed earlier 1Inserting the NIC Connecting to the Network 2Connecting the Network Cable to the RJ-45 Port Connecting the Remote Wake-up Cable Reconnect all cables and replace the PC cover Installing Windows If Windows prompts you to reboot, click No Network components should now include Click Yes Conﬁrming InstallationClick OK Click the Device Manager tab Updating the Network Driver Windows NTWindows NT Version Click Update Installing the Network Driver Network Settings window, click Close Click Cancel Click Continue AutoLink Requirements Run the Install program. Enter ainstallNetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS Running the AutoLink Program Installing the Novell NetWare Server Driver NetWare Version At the A\ prompt, enter nwserver Press Enter to continue the server installationMultiple NICs Supported Network Drivers Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Troubleshooting Status LEDs 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Description Flashing Steady Off Accessing the 3C905B-TX Help System Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Help Select 3Com NIC Utilities Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics Running the NIC Self-Test Eeprom Fifo Running the Echo Test On both PCs 3Com Support Services 43Com NIC Diagnostics Program Support Screen Generating a Problem Report 5Problem Report Main Screen To exit the program, click Cancel Windows 95 and Windows NT Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC Pace and 3NICDIAGS SoftwareChecking the Remote Wake-up Function Windows Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs Remove the PC cover and check the Remote Wake-Up connection 3Com DOS Diagnostic ProgramVerify the driver version Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips Connect a straight-through cable from the PC to the hub Troubleshooting Hubs with Crossover Cable Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer Add/Remove Programs Question Answer What is a Magic Packet? QuestionAnswer Accessing the 3Com World Wide Web Page Option Default Setting Available Settings Changing ConfigurationConﬁguration Settings Click NIC Details to display the NIC Details screen Displaying Conﬁguration SettingsChanging Conﬁguration Settings Changing Conﬁguration Settings Changing Pace Conﬁguration Selecting Pace Applications Changing Pace Ranges and Protocols Select the protocol that the application uses Pace Advanced Options Using the DOS Conﬁguration ProgramSetting Fast IP Specifications Speciﬁcations RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Online Technical Services Support from Your Network Supplier World Wide Web Site 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceAccess by Analog Modem Country Data Rate Telephone Number 408 654 3ComFacts Automated Fax ServiceAccess by Digital Modem Country Telephone NumberPage DRMON DynamicAccess softwareGlossary Full scatter gather 10/100 auto-negotiation NWay Inﬁnite burstingNetwork interface card NIC Pace technology Index Numbers NIC Index Page 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity