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3Com (R) Corporation
EtherDisk (R) Diskette for the
3C90X Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL Bus Master NIC Family
Installing the NDIS 3.0 Driver for Windows NT
For increased performance or running on non-intel based systems read
the Advanced Installation Options section at the end of this file.
Windows NT 4.0 Installation Instructions
----------------------------------------
The following steps describe how to install your 3Com network NIC in a
computer running Windows NT 4.0.
1. Start Windows NT.
2. In the Control panel, double-click the Network icon.
3. Click the Adapters tab in the Network Control Panel.
Note: If Networking has not been installed in your system before,
when you open the Network control panel Windows NT will ask
you if you want to install networking. Click Yes and refer
to the Windows NT Documentation for instructions.
4. Click Add...
5. In the Select Network Adapter window, Click Have Disk.
6. Insert the EtherDisk 2 diskette into drive A: and type:
A:\ [Enter].
7. In the Select OEM Option box, select one of the following:
3Com EtherLink XL NIC (3C900) for the 10 Mbps NIC
3Com Fast EtherLink XL NIC (3C905) for the 10/100 Mbps NIC
8. Click the OK button.
9. Click Close in the Welcome sreen that appears.
10. In the Network window, click Close.
If you are prompted for network information, contact your system
administrator for information unique to your network.
11. In the Network Settings Change window, click Yes to restart
your computer.
Windows NT 3.51 Installation Instructions
-----------------------------------------
The following steps describe how to install your 3Com network NIC in a
computer running Windows NT 3.51.
1. Start Windows NT.
2. In the Control panel, double-click the Network icon.
3. In the Network Settings window, select the existing 3Com driver in
the Installed adapters group.
4. Click Remove.
5. Click Yes in the Network Settings dialog box.
6. In the Network Settings window, click Add Adapter.
7. In the Add Network adapter window, press and hold the down arrow until
<Other> Requires Disk from Manufacturer appears.
NOTE: This requires the 3Com EtherDisk 2 diskette.
8. Click Continue.
9. Insert the EtherDisk 2 diskette into drive A: and type:
A:\ [Enter].
10. In the Select OEM Option box, select one of the following:
3Com EtherLink XL NIC (3C900) for the 10 Mbps NIC
3Com Fast EtherLink XL NIC (3C905) for the 10/100 Mbps NIC
11. Click the OK button.
12. Click Close in the Welcome sreen that appears.
13. In the Network Settings window, click OK.
If you are prompted for network information, contact your system
administrator for information unique to your network.
14. In the Network Settings Change window, click Restart to restart
your computer.
Troubleshooting
---------------
If a message appears, stating that Windows NT networking is not installed,
either it has not been installed or a problem has occurred in changing the
network settings. If you have never installed networking on this system,
proceed to the next section, "Installing Windows NT Networking for the
First Time." Otherwise, follow the steps here to reinstall Windows NT
networking.
Reinstalling Windows NT Networking
----------------------------------
NOTE: This procedure requires Windows NT installation media.
WARNING: You will lose all network settings when you perform this
procedure.
1. Click No when asked if you wish to install networking.
2. In the Network Settings window, select each installed component
one after the other, and click Remove after each one to uninstall
all NICs and software listed in the window.
3. Click OK after you have been removed all items.
4. When asked if you want to reboot, click Restart Now.
5. When Windows NT restarts, go to the Network Control Panel.
You will be asked again if you want to install networking.
6. In the Network Settings box, click Yes to begin installing
Windows NT networking.
7. Enter the location of the Windows NT installation media. For
example, if your CD-ROM drive is E:, type:
E: \i386
8. In the NIC Card Detection window, click Do Not Detect.
9. In the Add Network NIC window, press and hold the down arrow key
until the option <Other> Requires Disk from Manufacturer appears.
10. Insert the EtherDisk 2 diskette into drive A: and type:
A: \ [Enter]
11. In the Select OEM Option box, select one of the following:
3Com EtherLink XL NIC (3C900) for the 10 Mbps NIC
3Com Fast EtherLink XL NIC (3C905) for the 10/100 Mbps NIC
12. Click the OK button.
13. Select the network protocols you will be using on the network and
then click Continue.
Consult your system administrator to find out which protocols to
select.
14. Click OK in the Network Settings window to accept the choices you
have made.
15. Provide additional information, as required, during the network
installation process.
Your computer can auto detect the frame type if needed, but you
must obtain IP address and gateway information from your system
administrator.
16. Enter the workgroup name or the domain name in the Domain/Workgroup
Settings window and click OK.
17. When prompted, press the Restart button on your computer to finish
the installation.
Installing Windows NT Networking for the First Time
---------------------------------------------------
If you have never installed networking on this computer, follow these
steps:
1. In the Network Settings box, click Yes to begin installing
Windows NT networking.
2. Enter the location of the Windows NT installation disks.
For example, if your CD-ROM drive is E:, type:
E: \i386
3. In the NIC Card Detection window, click Do Not Detect.
4. In the Add Network NIC window, press and hold the down arrow key
until the option <Other> Requires Disk from Manufacturer appears.
5. Insert the EtherDisk 2 diskette into drive A: and type:
A: \ [Enter]
6. In the Select OEM Option box, select one of the following:
3Com EtherLink XL NIC (3C900) for the 10 Mbps NIC
3Com Fast EtherLink XL NIC (3C905) for the 10/100 Mbps NIC
7. Click the OK button.
8. Select the network protocols you will be using on the network and
then click Continue.
Consult your system administrator to find out which protocols to
select.
9. Click OK in the Network Settings window to accept the choices you
have made.
10. Provide additional information, as required, during the network
installation process.
Your computer can auto detect the frame type if needed, but you
must obtain IP address and gateway information from your system
administrator.
11. Enter the workgroup name or the domain name in the Domain/Workgroup
Settings window and click OK.
12. When prompted, press the Restart button on your computer to finish
the installation.
ADVANCED INTALLATION OPTIONS
----------------------------
Running Windows NT on a Non-DOS Processor
-----------------------------------------
If your system cannot run the DOS-based Configuration and Diagnostic
program, you may need to set the speed and duplex level of the NIC in
the Windows NT registry. The speed and duplex value of the NIC can be
set manualy by using the MEDIA keyword. To set the MEDIA keyword, add
the key MEDIA to the registry in the subkey:
\\HKEY_lOCAL_NACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\El90x?\Parameters
NOTE: Multiple subkeys that look like El90x appear right next to
each other. The correct one has a digit in place of the ?
in the above expression to represent which NIC it is. The
incorrect one simply reads El90x.
The value for the MEDIA keyword should be one from the list below. The
default is NotPresent.
MEDIA 10HALF <-- 10 Mbs with half duplex
MEDIA 10FULL <-- 10 Mbs with full duplex
MEDIA 100HALF <-- 100 Mbs with half duplex
MEDIA 100FULL <-- 100 Mbs with full duplex
MEDIA AUTO <-- Driver performs auto configuration
MEDIA NotPresent <-- Use settings on EPROM
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