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3 Click Yes.
The Network Settings window is displayed. The 3C900B
NIC no longer appears in the Installed Adapter Cards panel.
4 Click OK.
The 3C900B NIC driver and diagnostic software are
removed from the PC.
The Network Settings Change dialog box is displayed,
prompting you to restart.
■If you are physically removing the NIC from the PC,
click No. Do not restart the PC until you shut down the
system, turn the power off, and remove the NIC from
the PC.
■If you are reinstalling the NIC software, click
Restart Now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Table 3-1 describes some common questions and answers
about the 3C900B NIC.
Table 3-1 Frequently Asked Questions
Question Answer
Which PCI slot should I
use for my PCI NIC? 3Com PCI NICs are designed to work in any bus-mastering
PCI slot, preferably slot 1. Avoid any PCI slot next to an ISA
slot. This is often a shared slot and does not support bus
mastering. The NICs perform best in those slots that
support bus-mastering data transfers. Refer to your PC
manual for information on which slots support
bus-mastering data transfers.
Do I have to configure
the 3C900B NIC? PCI is a self-configuring bus architecture. Most of the time
you only need to install the board in your PC; PCI does the
rest. However, on some PCI computers, you may be required
to configure the computer’s BIOS manually after installing
your PCI NIC. Refer to the owner’s guide for your PC.
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