Compaq PC CARD ADAPTER manual 3C689 Adapter Features, 3C689 Adapter Requirements

1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

3C689 Adapter Features

The 3C689 adapter ships with an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable and a shielded twisted-pair (STP) connector. The 3C689 adapter features include:

■Automatic adapter configuration.

■Compliance with IEEE 802.5 standards.

■100% IBM® compatibility (uses IBM-designed chip set).

■Compliance with PCMCIA Release 2.01 standard, Type II form factor.

■Integrated Card Services support (also works without Card Services).

■“Hot Swap” support (you can remove and reinsert the adapter without rebooting the computer).

The TokenDisk® diskette is supplied with the adapter. It includes the AutoLink™ automatic installation program, the Configuration and Diagnostic Program, DOS and OS/2 drivers, and driver agents for Transcend PC Link SmartAgent software.

3C689 Adapter Requirements

Before you can install the adapter successfully, you must meet the following requirements:

■Your computer must have the PCMCIA Release 2.01, 16-bit Type II or Type III card slot and a 3 1/2-inch diskette drive.

■Your computer must be running DOS 3.1 or higher.

■Your computer must have an 80286 or higher processor.

■You must be physically connected to a UTP or STP network port.