HP Embedded Firewall Non-BBS BIOS-CompatiblePCs

11Configuring the NIC

3Reboot the computer.

The MBA attempts to boot from the network using the default boot method PXE. To change the default boot method or any other MBA configurations, press Ctrl+Alt+B when the following message appears:

Initializing MBA. Press Ctrl+Alt+B to configure...

If the network boot fails, the following message appears:

Network boot aborted, press any key to continue

The BIOS continues to the next device in the boot order (for example, the local hard drive).

NOTE: To cancel the network boot, press Esc anytime during the network boot process.

Non-BBS BIOS-Compatible PCs

To enable a non-BBS BIOS-compatible computer to boot from the network using the MBA boot ROM:

1Make sure that the NIC boot ROM setting is Enabled.

See “Enabling or Disabling the Boot ROM Setting” on page 49 for instructions.

2Change the MBA default boot setting from Local to Network.

To change the default boot setting or any other MBA configurations, use the MBACFG utility or press Ctrl+Alt+B when the following message appears:

Initializing MBA. Press Ctrl+Alt+B to configure...

NOTE: For more information on using, configuring, and troubleshooting the MBA boot ROM, refer to the Managed PC Boot Agent User Guide, located with the MBA software on the 3Com Installation CD.

Disabling the 3Com Logo

To disable the 3Com logo that appears during startup:

1Make sure that the NIC, the network driver, and the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program are installed.

2Open the Windows Start menu.

3Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.

4Click 3Com NIC Doctor.

The 3Com NIC Diagnostics General screen appears.

5On the General screen, make sure that the check box next to Show 3Com Logo on Startup is not selected.

6Exit the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program.

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Contents

10/100 Secure Network Interface Card 350 Campus Drive Contents Installing and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads Installing 3Com Advanced Server Features for Windows Configuring the NIC Troubleshooting the NIC Running NIC Diagnostics Specifications and Cabling Requirements Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Obtaining Support for your Product Regulatory Compliance Information 1 Installing and Connecting the NIC WARNING: CAUTION: 3CR990B-97NIC 3CR990B-FX-97NIC Page NOTE: 2 Windows 2003 Server Driver Installation Page 3 Windows XP Driver Installation Page 4 Windows 2000 Driver Installation Page 5 Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation NOTE: 6 Windows 98 SE Driver Installation Page 7 Novell NetWare Driver Installation Identifying the Slot Number Verifying or Modifying NIC Parameters Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncf Page Page 8 Linux 2.4 Driver Installation Page 9 Installing and Configuring Data Encryption Offloads Offloading Encryption Processing Selecting Basic or Strong Encryption Processing Creating a Security Policy Defining the Console Creating the Policy Creating a Filter Binding the Filter Creating the Filter Action Binding the Filter Action Enabling Encryption Disabling Encryption Page 10 Installing 3Com Advanced Server Features for Windows Load Balancing Failover VLANs Verifying the Installation Planning the Configuration 802.1p Support Property Microsoft Task Offload Support Working With Server Features Windows 2003, Windows XP, and Windows Windows NT Adding NICs to a Group Specifying a Dedicated IP Address Changing an IP Address Specifying Traffic Priorities Saving the Configuration Disabling Load Balancing for a Group Changing the Primary NIC Removing a NIC from a Group Deleting or Editing a VLAN Displaying NIC Properties Displaying Group Properties Troubleshooting a Load Balancing Configuration http://knowledgebase.3com.com Page Enabling Offloads Configuring Offloads for a Group of Different NICs 11 Configuring the NIC Page Page Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Starting the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program Using the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program a:\3c99xcfg.exe BBS BIOS-CompatiblePCs Non-BBS BIOS-CompatiblePCs 12 Troubleshooting the NIC Viewing the NIC LEDs in the Diagnostics Program Link Transmit Receive — Troubleshooting Problems with the LEDs Accessing the 3Com Knowledgebase Accessing the 3Com NIC Help System Accessing Release Notes and Frequently Asked Questions Release notes — Frequently asked questions — Problems or Error Messages Cleaning Up A Failed Installation \options\cabs Page RJ-45Cabling Pinouts (Copper NIC Only) Page Windows 98 SE NetWare load nwconfig 13 Running NIC Diagnostics Page Running the Network Test Running the NIC Test Receive Enabling the Icon Displaying Network Statistics Frames Sent and Received Speed Page A Specifications and Cabling Requirements Page Page RJ-45Connector Pin Assignments B Installing the 3Com DMI Agent Client PC Requirements Page Page C Obtaining Support for your Product http://csoweb4.3com.com/contactus Page Page D Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Declaration of Conformity MIC Class B Compliance (Korea) Safety Compliance Statement ATTENTION: