3Com 3C905-TX User manual

D7504A
D7505A
HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX
Network Interface Card
Installation Guide
Network Interface Card
Installationsanleitung
Guide d’installation de la
carte d’interface réseau
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Tarjetade Interfaz de Red
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Guida di installazione della
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What’s in the Network Kit?
What’s in the Network Kit?
The Network Kit includes the following items:
Installation Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
•Windows 95 SR2 or later
•Windows 98
•Windows NT 4.0 and Service Pack 3 or 4
The driver installation diskettes contain drivers for other network
operating systems. For more information on installing these drivers,
refer to the Readme files provided on the installation diskettes. The
latest drivers are available on HP’s Web site.
Component
Quantity in Network Kit
D7504A D7505A
HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX network
interface card (NIC)
110
LAN driver diskettes 3 3
Remote Wake-Up cable 1 10
This Installation Guide 11
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Supported Platforms
To find out in which PCs you can install a 3C905B-TX card, go to one of
the following HP Web sites:
•For Vectra Corporate PCs
http://www.hp.com/go/vectraaccessories
•For Brio Business PCs
http://www.hp.com/go/brioaccessories
•For Kayak PC Workstations
http://www.hp.com/go/kayakaccessories
NT Service Pack
If an NT service pack is already installed on the PC, it must be
re-installed after the card and software have been installed. When
using the HP preloaded NT 4.0 software, the latest service pack can be
found in the C:\I386\SP
x
directory.
On some platforms you also have to reinstall certain drivers after you
install the Service Pack. Refer to your PC documentation for more
information.
Operating System Master Diskettes
During the software installation you will need to have your operating
system master diskettes or CD-ROM available.
When using HP preloaded operating system software, the master files
can be found in the following directories:
•C:\I386 (Windows NT 4.0)
•C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS (Windows 95 and Windows 98)
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Supported Network Drivers
The following network drivers are supported by HP:
Network Operating System README
(for driver installation) Network Driver Name
Windows 95
(Microsoft and NetWare clients)
W95NDIS.TXT EL90XND3.SYS
EL90XND4.SYS
Windows 95 NDIS 2 W95NDIS.TXT EL90X.DOS
Windows 98
(Microsoft and NetWare clients)
WIN98.TXT EL90XND5.SYS
Windows NT 3.51
(Microsoft and NetWare clients)
WINNT.TXT EL90XND3.SYS
Windows NT 4.0
(Microsoft and NetWare clients)
WINNT.TXT EL90XND4.SYS
NetWare client for DOS, Windows
3.1, and Windows for Workgroups
AUTOLINK.TXT
(AUTOLINK directory)
3C90X.COM
Windows for Workgroups
(NetWare)
WFWNETWR.TXT 3C90X.COM
Windows for Workgroups (NDIS 2) WFWNDIS.TXT EL90X.DOS
Windows for Workgroups (NDIS 3) WFWNDIS.TXT EL90X.386
Microsoft LAN Manager LANMAN.TXT EL90X.DOS
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Non-Supported Network Drivers
The following network drivers are provided on the EtherDisk®
diskettes but are not supported by HP:
Overview of the Installation Procedure
CAUTION Your PC and network interface card can be permanently damaged by
static electricity. Before handling the card, touch the unpainted part of
your PC’s metal chassis. Maintain grounding by wearing a wrist strap
attached to the chassis. Handle the card by its backplate and top edge.
Do not touch the edge connector.
Installing the 3C905B-TX NIC is a 4-step process. You need to:
•Install the card in your PC.
•Connect the card to the network.
•Update LAN-specific fields in the HP PC Setup utility.
•Install the driver software.
After you complete the installation, you can use the NIC Doctor software
to troubleshoot any problems.
Network Operating
System
README (for driver
installation) Network Driver Name
Banyan VINES BANYAN.TXT EL90X.DOS
Artisoft LANtastic LANTASTK.TXT EL90X.DOS
IBM LAN SERVER (DOS) LANSRVR.TXT EL90X.DOS
IBM LAN SERVER (OS/2) LANSRVR.TXT EL90X.OS2
DEC PATHWORKS PATHWORK.TXT EL90X.DOS (DOS) and
3C90X.COM (Netware)
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Installing the Network Interface Card
Installing the Network Interface Card
WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first
removing the power cord, data cables and any connection to a
telecommunications network. Always replace the cover before
switching on again.
For complete information on how to install an accessory card, refer to
your PC’s documentation. This is available from your PC’s support web
site (refer to page 18.) The following steps are given as a guide:
1With the PC turned off, disconnect the power cord and any connection
to a telecommunications network, and then remove the cover.
2Choose an empty PCI slot. If you do not know how to identify a PCI
slot, refer to your PC’s documentation.
3Remove the metal slot cover.
4Depending on the PC model, you may need to remove the accessory
slot’s retaining bracket. Refer to your PC’s documentation, if
necessary.
5Insert the card into the accessory slot without bending it.
6Connect the Remote Wake-Up cable to the connector on the card
and to connector on the system board or backplane.
For the position of the Remote Wake-Up connector, refer to
“3C905B-TX NIC Specifications” on page 19.
Refer to your PC’s documentation for the position of the connector
on the system board or backplane.
Example position of
WOL connector.
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7Secure the card by replacing the slot cover screw or the retaining
bracket and its screw, as appropriate.
8Replace the cover. Reconnect the power cord and any connection to
a telecommunications network.
Connecting to the Network
Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 UTP (Unshielded Twisted
Pair) LAN connector. The LAN card supports both 10 Mbits/s and 100
Mbits/s operation.
Remote Wake-Up
The network interface card is able to wake the PC from a sleep state if
it receives a special sequence (known as a Magic PacketTM) from the
network.
RJ-45 UTP
Connector
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Updating LAN-specific Fields in the HP PC Setup Utility
Updating LAN-specific Fields in the HP PC Setup Utility
You need to check that the BIOS is configured to use your network
card’s features. To do this, use the HP PC Setup utility.
Starting the HP PC Setup
Utility
1Restart the PC.
2Press F2 when F2=Setup is displayed on the screen during startup.
The opening window of the HP PC Setup utility is displayed.
Which Fields Need
Updating?
You need to check, and update if necessary, all the fields that are
LAN-related. On some PCs you may need to enable the LAN features.
Enable Plug-and-Play for
Windows 95 and Windows
98
If you are using Windows 95 SR2 or Windows 98 you need to ensure
that the Plug-and-Play Operating System setting of the BIOS is
enabled. If the Main menu has Running Windows 95, Plug and Play OS or
another item to select the operating system, set it to Yes or Enabled.
Disable Plug-and-Play for
Windows NT 4.0
If you are using Windows NT 4.0 you need to ensure that the
Plug-and-Play Operating System setting of the BIOS is disabled. If the
Main menu has Running Windows 95, Plug and Play OS or another item to
select the operating system, set it to No or Other.
Update the LAN Settings Configure any Setup settings for the LAN interface using the following
information as a guide. The names used in your version of the Setup
program may be different to those shown.
If you want to boot from the network (refer to “Frequently Asked
Questions” on page 16):
•Check that Security ➜ Boot Devices Security ➜ Start from Network is enabled.
•Change the boot order so that Network appears first (Advanced ➜
Advanced CMOS Setup ➜ 1st Boot Device <Network>).
If you want to wake-up your PC from the network:
•Check that the PC can be woken from the network (Power ➜ Suspend
Wakeup ➜ Network [Enabled]).
If you want to power-on your PC from the network:
•Check that the PC can be powered-on from the network (Power ➜
Power-On ➜ Network [Enabled]).
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Software Installation Procedure
CAUTION Make sure that you have installed the network interface card before you
install the network driver software.
Software Installation on a Windows 95 or Windows 98 System
Windows 95 Users To install the network driver when your PC is running Windows 95:
1Start the PC. Windows 95 will automatically detect a new PCI Ethernet
Controller.
2Insert EtherDisk®diskette #1 in your drive and click on Next.
3The 3Com Fast Etherlink XL 10/100Mb TX Ethernet NIC (3C905B-TX) driver files
will be automatically found, click on Finish to complete the driver
installation.
4If prompted to insert EtherDisk®diskette #1, type A:\ at the Copy
Files From prompt and press ENTER. Similarly, insert EtherDisk®
diskette #2 and press ENTER when prompted.
5Follow the onscreen instructions. If prompted, enter the location of
the Windows 95 files (CAB files) then click on OK. On HP Windows
95 preloaded systems, the path is C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS.
6Click on Finish to complete the network component installation.
7If Windows prompts you to reboot, remove your driver diskette and
click on Yes. The software installation is complete. Follow the
instructions on page 11 to confirm your installation.
Windows 98 Users To install the network driver when your PC is running Windows 98:
1Start the PC. Windows 98 will automatically detect a new PCI Ethernet
Controller. Click on Next to begin the installation.
2Select Search for the Best Driver and click on Next.
3Select Floppy Disk Drives only, insert EtherDisk®diskette #1 in your
drive and click on Next.
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4The 3Com Fast Etherlink XL 10/100Mb TX Ethernet NIC (3C905B-TX) driver files will
be automatically found, click on Next to begin the driver installation.
5If prompted to insert EtherDisk®diskette #1, type A:\ at the Copy
Files From prompt and press ENTER. Similarly, insert EtherDisk®
diskette #2 and press ENTER when prompted.
6Follow the remaining onscreen instructions and enter the location of
the Windows 98 files (CAB files) when prompted, then click on OK.
On HP Windows 98 preloaded systems, the path is
C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS.
7Click on Finish to complete the network component installation.
8When prompted to reboot, remove your driver diskette and click on
Yes. The software installation is complete.
Confirming Installation
Checking the Driver
Installation
To confirm that the network interface card driver is properly installed
in a PC running Windows 95 or Windows 98:
1Double-click on the My Computer icon, then double-click on the Control
Panel icon.
2Double-click on the System icon. The System Properties box appears.
3Click on the Device Manager tab. A list of devices appears, arranged by
type.
4Finally, double-click on Network Adapters. The name of the installed
network interface card appears: 3Com EtherLink XL Adapter (3C905B).
If this name does not appear or if a yellow exclamation mark appears
next to it, follow this troubleshooting procedure:
aIn the Device Manager window, double-click on Other Devices.
bClick on PCI Ethernet Controller or the duplicate 3C905B-TX NIC entry.
cClick on Remove.
dRestart your PC.
Checking the Network
Settings
Follow these steps to confirm that your network setting are correct on
a PC running Windows 95 or Windows 98:
1In the Control Panel window, double-click on the Network icon.
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2Ensure that you have the correct Client and Protocols installed. You
may need to contact your MIS manager for this information.
3Finally, double-click on each of your installed protocols and ensure
that your settings are correct for your PC’s connection to the LAN.
You may need to contact your MIS manager for this information.
Software Installation and Update on a Windows NT 4.0 System
Windows NT 4.0 Users This section describes how to install the network driver in a PC running
Windows NT version 4.0 without the networking components installed.
You will need the following information from your MIS department:
•Whether you are on a LAN or are connecting to one through a
modem
•The protocol used in the Microsoft Windows Network (typically
TCP/IP or NetBEUI)
•The name of the Windows NT server domain or workgroup you
belong to
•Your IP address if you are using TCP/IP without DHCP
Installing the Driver from the EtherDisk®diskettes
To install the network driver in a PC running Windows NT version 4.0:
1Restart the PC and start Windows NT.
2Double-click on the My Computer icon, then double-click on the Control
Panel icon.
3In the Control Panel window, double-click on Network.
4When prompted to install Windows NT Networking, click on Yes.
If you do not receive this prompt and the Network control panel
window appears, Windows NT Networking is already installed. You
will need to add the adapter manually: click on the Adapter tab, then
click on Add... and follow the instructions from step 7 onwards.
5In the Network Setup Wizard window, select Wired to the Network and click
on Next.
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6When prompted to start searching for a network adapter, click on
Select from List...
7In the Select Network Adapter window, click on Have Disk...
8Insert EtherDisk®diskette #1 in your drive and type A:\ at the
prompt, then press ENTER.
9In the OEM Option window, highlight 3Com Fast Etherlink/Etherlink XL PCI
BusMaster NIC and click on OK, then click on Next. If you are in the
Network control panel window, click on Close and follow the
instructions from step 14 onwards.
10 Select the Network Protocols that are used by your LAN and click on
Next.
11 Select the Network Services that should be used by your PC when
connected to your LAN and click on Next.
12 Click on Next to begin the software installation with the settings you
have provided.
13 Follow the onscreen instructions, if you are prompted for network
information, enter the information supplied by your MIS department.
14 Enter the location of the Windows NT 4.0 files (CAB files) when
prompted, then click on OK. On HP Windows NT 4.0 preloaded
systems, the path is C:\i386.
15 When prompted to reboot, remove your driver diskette and click on
Yes. The driver and network software installation is complete.
CAUTION If a service pack was already installed on the PC before the network
interface card was installed, the service pack must be reinstalled. This
will overcome the At Least One Service Failed to Start error when Windows NT
is started.
On some platforms you also need to reinstall certain drivers after
installing the Service Pack. Refer to your PC documentation for more
information.
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Installing the Driver from the Hard Disk (Advanced Users)
To install the network driver in a PC running Windows NT version 4.0
from driver files on the hard disk:
1Restart the PC and start Windows NT.
2Create a folder for the drivers, for example, C:\LAN3COM.
3Insert EtherDisk®diskette #1 in your drive and copy the entire
contents to your new folder.
4Insert EtherDisk®diskette #2 in your drive and copy the entire
contents to your new folder. If you are prompted to overwrite any
files click on Yes.
5Perform the installation from step 2 onwards of “Installing the Driver
from the EtherDisk® diskettes” on page 12. At step 8, specify the
folder that you copied the files to, for example, C:\LAN3COM\WINNT.
Updating the Driver
If you already have the 3C905B-TX network driver and want to update
it, follow the instructions provided below.
1Double-click on the My Computer icon, then double-click on the Control
Panel icon.
2In the Control Panel window, double-click on Network.
3In the Network window, click on the Adapter tab.
4Highlight 3Com Fast EtherLink XL NIC (3C905B-TX) and click on Update.
5Insert EtherDisk®diskette #1 in your drive and type A:\ at the
prompt, then press ENTER. The driver will be automatically updated.
6Close the Network window and restart the computer when prompted.
CAUTION If a service pack was already installed on the PC before the network
interface card was installed, the service pack must be reinstalled. This will
overcome the At Least One Service Failed to Start error when Windows NT is
started.
On some platforms you also need to reinstall certain drivers after installing
the Service Pack. Refer to your PC documentation for more information.
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Checking the Installation
Checking the Installation
Test whether the card functions on the network by finding another
network device or performing a network operation. If it does not work
correctly, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 17.
Using the NIC Doctor
You can use the NIC Doctor application to obtain information about
your NIC and to diagnose problems with your card or network
connection.
To start the NIC Doctor, click on the Start icon, then Programs, followed
by 3Com NIC Utilities and then 3Com NIC Doctor.
You will be presented with the NIC Doctor General screen. This screen
displays general information about your card and allows you to select
the appropriate NIC if there is more than one installed in your PC. Use
the labeled tabs to select the different functions:
•Configuration Tab — enables you to change certain configuration
settings for your card.
•Statistics Tab — provides statistical information about your card and
the LAN connection.
•Diagnostics Tab — can be used to run different tests on your card
and network connection, including a test of the card itself.
•Support Tab — provides information about contacting the support
services for your card.
Click on the Help button at any time to find out more about using the
NIC Doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which PCI slot is best for my NIC.
A. The 3Com PCI NIC is designed to work in any PCI slot.
Q. Which PCI slot(s) are “bus mastering” in my PC?
A: All PCI slots on the supported HP PCs support Bus Master.
Q. Where do I find the driver installation Readme files?
A. The various Readme files can be found in the \HELP directory of
EtherDisk®diskette #3.
Q. Can I use the NIC instead of the integrated LAN supplied on my PC?
A. Yes, but you will need to deactivate the integrated LAN. Your PC’s
User’s Guide will tell you how to do this. You might not be able to use
the Remote Power-On feature of your NIC because some PCs with an
integrated LAN do not have a remote wake-up connector.
Q. How do I remove the software that comes with the NIC from my system?
A. You can remove the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program from your
system at any time by running the uninstaller in the Add/Remove
Programs Control Panel. This will remove the diagnostics program and
the 3Com tray Icon. If you remove all the Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink
XL NICs from the Network control panel the uninstall program will be
run automatically.
Q. Does the NIC support shared interrupts?
A. The PCI NIC and the drivers supplied support shared interrupts.
However, because there is no industry-standard way of implementing
shared interrupts, other NICs may support them differently, or not at
all. If you have another PCI NIC that does not support shared
interrupts, either contact the manufacturer for a shared interrupt
driver or try to manually assign it a different interrupt. Additionally,
your Operating System may not properly support shared interrupts.
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Troubleshooting
Q. Can the NIC be configured to boot from the network?
A. Yes, but you can only boot a PC from the network if it has boot ROM
integrated in its BIOS (for example, the HP Vectra VL Series 8 PC) or if
a boot ROM chip is installed on the NIC. This component can be
ordered from 3Com. To configure the card for remote boot, use your
PC’s Setup program.
Troubleshooting
The 3C905B-TX Card Does Not Work
If your network interface does not work, try the following:
1Check that:
•The card is correctly installed (refer to “Installing the Network
Interface Card” on page 7.)
•The LAN-specific fields in the HP PC Setup utility are correctly
set (refer to “Updating LAN-specific Fields in the HP PC Setup
Utility” on page 9.)
•The software installation steps have been followed (refer to
“Software Installation Procedure” on page 10.)
2Check the network cables. In particular, check that the network
cable connections are secure and that the cables are not damaged. If
you find any loose connections or damaged cables, fix them and then
see if your PC can communicate on the network.
3Check that either the 10 LNK or 100 LNK green LED on the
3C905B-TX NICs rear panel is on (refer to “3C905B-TX NIC
Specifications” on page 19.) The green LED on the card’s rear panel
is off when there is no network link, for example, when the LAN
cable is not connected to the network hub.
4For NT 4.0 systems, check that your Service Pack has been
reinstalled. In case of doubt, reinstall the Service Pack. On some
platforms you also need to reinstall certain drivers after installing the
Service Pack. Refer to your PC documentation for more information.
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The PC Cannot Be Started or Woken-Upfrom the Network
1If the PC has been powered off (for example, due to an electrical
power failure, or because the power cord has been removed), the
Remote Power On (RPO) will not work. To enable the RPO, you must
first power on the PC, allow the Operating System to boot, then shut
down the PC.
2Check that the WOL connector cable is connected to the network
interface card and to the PC’s system board.
3Check that the LAN-specific fields in the HP PC Setup utility are
correctly set (refer to refer to “Updating LAN-specific Fields in the
HP PC Setup Utility” on page 9.)
NOTE RPO is only supported under Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows
NT 4.0.
HP Support Services
The latest drivers and utilities are available on HP’s Web site at:
For HP Vectra PCs www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
For HP Brio PCs www.hp.com/go/briosupport
For HP Kayak PC
Workstations www.hp.com/go/kayaksupport
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3C905B-TX NIC Specifications
3C905B-TX NIC Specifications
Physical Layout
Specifications
Network Interface •10 Mbps Ethernet 10BASE-T: Ethernet IEEE 802.3 industry standard
for a 10 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network.
•100 Mbps Ethernet 100BASE-TX: Ethernet IEEE 802.3u industry
standard for a 100 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network.
Physical Dimensions •Height: 8.57 cm (3.75 in.)
•Length: 12.07 cm (4.75 in.)
Environmental
Operating Range
•Operating temperature: 0° to 70° C (32° to 158° F)
•Humidity: 10 to 90% noncondensing
Power
Requirements
•Operating voltage: +5 V ± 5% @650 mA max
DATA
TX
ACT
10
100 L
N
K
Remote Wake-Up
Connector
LAN Connector
Refer to “LAN Connection Status LEDs”
on page 20 for more information
100 LNK LED
10 LNK LED
ACT LED
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LAN Connection Status LEDs
There are three LEDs on the rear of the 3C905B-TX NIC that indicate
the LAN connection status as follows:
LED Description Flashing Steady Off
10 LNK Green:
Link integrity
Reversed polarity Good 10BASE-T
connection
between NIC and
hub
No connection
between NIC and
hub
100 LNK Green:
Link integrity
Reversed polarity Good
100BASE-TX
connection
between NIC and
hub
No connection
between NIC and
hub
ACT Yellow:
Port traffic for
either speed
Network traffic
present
Heavy network
traffic
No traffic
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