4-4 CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING
Running the NIC Self-Test
Run the NIC self-test to check the physical components,
connectors, and circuitry on the NIC.
1 Make sure that the 3C905B-TX NIC is installed and
connected to the network (Chapter 2) and the
network driver is installed (Chapter 3).
2 Start the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program by clicking
the Windows Start menu.
3 Select Programs.
4 Select 3Com NIC Utilities.
5 Select 3Com NIC Diagnostics.
A warning message appears. Click OK to disconnect your
PC from the network to conduct this test.
The 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen appears, as
shown in Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program General Screen
To access the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program later by
clicking its icon in the system tray, click the check box next
to Enable Tray Control.
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