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Appendix

Testing the network interface or adapter

Test the network interface or adapter by running Intel diagnostics. For DOS or Windows

3.1computers, run Setup on the ASUS Configuration and Drivers disk. For Windows NT and Windows 95 run Intel PROSet by double-clicking the Intel PROSet Icon in the Control Panel. Click Help from the main PROSet window to get complete diagnostics information and instructions.

Common problems and solutions

SETUP.EXE reports the network interface or adapter is “Not enabled by BIOS”.

•The PCI BIOS isn’t configuring the network interface or adapter correctly. Try the PCI installation tips.

The computer hangs when the drivers are loaded.

•Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. See the next page for PCI installation tips.

•If you are using EMM386, it must be version 4.49 or newer (this version ships with MS-DOS 6.22 or newer).

Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails or errors occur.

•At 100 Mbps use category 5 wiring and make sure the network cable is securely attached.

•For NetWare clients, make sure you specify the correct frame type in the NET.CFG file.

•Make sure the duplex mode setting on the network interface or adapter matches the setting on the hub.

•At 100 Mbps, connect to a 100BASE-TX hub only (not T4).

The LNK LED doesn’t light.

•Make sure you’ve loaded the network drivers.

•Check all connections at the network interface or adapter and the hub.

•Try another port on the hub.

•Make sure the duplex mode setting on the network interface or adapter matches the setting on the hub.

•Make sure you have the correct type of cable between the network interface or adapter and the hub. 100 BASE-TX requires two pairs. Some hubs require a cross- over cable while others require a straight-through cable. See the Cabling README file for more information on cabling.

The ACT LED doesn’t light.

•Make sure you’ve loaded the correct network drivers.

•The network may be idle. Try accessing a server.

•The network interface or adapter isn’t transmitting or receiving data. Try another network interface or adapter.

•May not be using four-pair cable for TX wiring.

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