HP Vectra VEC 7 User manual

Etherlink III PCI Network Interface
Card (10BT)
3C590-TPO
Installation Guide

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1 Connecting to a Netware 3.12 Server
Windows for Workgroups
1 Connecting to a Netware 3.12 Server
Windows for
Workgroups
Requirements
• HP Vectra with DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed.
• 3COM Etherlink 3C509-B ethernet card and drivers disk ver. 5.1A.
DOS ODI - File Name: EL59X.DOS Size: 27KB Date: 10/04/96
• DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 media.
• Novell Netware server 3.12 that supports Net BEUI, NWLink IPX/SPX,
and NWLink NetBIOS transfer protocols.
• Netware client for DOS and MS-Windows.
Device Configuration
• Network Driver Optimization Normal
• Full Duplex Disabled
• Boot PROM Disabled
• Media Type 10BASE-T
Procedure
1With the HP Vectra turned off install the 3COM Etherlink III 3C509-B
adapter card into an ISA slot.
2Power on the machine and allow it to boot to a DOS prompt.
3Insert the 3COM drivers diskette (ver. 5.0 downloaded from 3COM’s
website) and execute 3C59XCFG.EXE.
4Select “CONFIGURE NIC,” and verify the resource settings listed above
under the heading “Device Configuration.”
5If changes are required, save those changes and exit.
Vectra VL8 Vectra VL7 Vectra VE7/VE8
I/O Base Address FCCO (PCI) FCC0h (PCI) DC00h (PCI)
Interrupt Request
Level
10 (PCI) 9 (PCI) 10 (PCI)

1 Connecting to a Netware 3.12 Server
Windows for Workgroups
6Remove the 3com cards driver diskette and insert Netware client for DOS
and MS-Windows disk 1.
If you are using a Vectra VL7 or VE7/VE8, follow the instructions below to
complete the installation. If you are using a VL8, go directly to step 7.
aExecute INSTALL.EXE.
bSpecify the settings as listed below:
• C:\NWCLIENT
•Yes
•Yes
• C:\WINDOWS
•No
• 3Com Fast Etherlink/Etherlink III Bus Master
cUnder the heading "Select the driver for your network board", insert
the 3Com 3C590 drivers disk and set the path to "A:\NETWARE\
CLIENT." (If you have an HP preloaded HDD, set path to "C:\Masters\
LanDrv\3C590\NETWARE\CLIENT\)
dPress "Enter" to continue the installation.
eWhen prompted, insert the corresponding disks to complete file trans-
fer and driver installation.
fWhen the install utility is finished, press <CRTL><ALT><DEL> to
restart the machine.
gAfter Windows loads, open the "NETWORK" folder, double-click the
"NETWORK SETUP" icon.
hSelect "Networks" and verify that "Novell Netware (Workstation Shell
4.0 and above)" is selected under "Install Windows support for the
following network only:"
iSelect "OK" twice, and the installation is complete.
7Execute INST_DOS.EXE and enter Yes to accept the agreement.
8Accept the default products by pressing Enter, and then press “F10” to
continue.
9Select 16-bit LAN Drivers and hit the Enter key.
10 Page down the Board Drivers list to “USER SPECIFIED 16 BIT DRIVER”

1 Connecting to a Netware 3.12 Server
Windows for Workgroups
and hit enter.
11 Insert the 3COM Etherlink 3C590 Ethernet card and drivers disk, set the
path to “A:\NETWARE\CLIENT\” and press enter.
12 Select “3Com Fast Etherlink / Etherlink III Bus Master Family” and press
enter.
13 Accept the default settings, press “F10” to continue, and verify the
following entries for the “Installation Configuration Summary”:
❒YES
❒C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32
❒C:\WINDOWS
❒16-bit LAN drivers
❒3Com Fast Etherlink / Etherlink III Bus Master Family
14 Press “F10” to save and continue.
15 When prompted, insert the corresponding disks to complete file transfer
and driver installation.
16 When the install utility is finished, press <CRTL><ALT><DEL> to restart
the machine.
17 After windows loads, open the “NETWORK” folder, double-click the
“NETWORK SETUP” icon.
18 Select “Networks”, and verify that “Novell Netware (Workstation Shell 4.0
and above)” is listed under “Install Windows support for the following
network only:” and click on “OK.”

1 Connecting to a Netware 3.12 Server
Windows for Workgroups

1 Connecting to a Netware 3.12 Server
Windows 95 SR2
Windows 95 SR2 Requirements
• HP Vectra with Windows 95 SR2 installed.
• 3COM Etherlink 3C509-B ethernet card and drivers disk ver. 5.1a.
• File Name: EL59X.VXD Size: 38KB Date: 1/27/97
Driver for Vectra VE7/VE8: Windows 95 Embedded
• Windows 95 SR2 media (If you have an HP preloaded HDD, the media is
located at C:\Masters\Win95\System\Cabs\)
• Novell Netrware 3.12 server that supports Net BEUI, NWLink IPX/SPX,
and NWLink NetBIOS transfer protocols.
Device Configuration
• Network Driver Optimization Normal
• Full Duplex Disabled
• Boot PROM Disabled
• Media Type 10BASE-T
Procedure
1With the HP Vectra turned off install the 3COM Etherlink III 3C509-B
adapter card into an ISA slot.
2Power on the machine and restart Windows 95 SR2 in MS-DOS Mode.
3Insert the 3COM drivers diskette (ver. 5.0 downloaded from 3COM’s
website) and execute 3C59XCFG.EXE.
4Select “CONFIGURE NIC,” and verify the resource settings listed above
under the heading “Device Configuration.”
5If changes are required, save those changes and exit.
6Remove the 3com cards driver diskette and restart the machine.
7Windows 95 SR2 should automatically recognize the 3COM 3C590
Vectra VL8 Vectra VL7 Vectra VE7/VE8
I/O Base Address FCC0h (PCI) FCE0h (PCI) DC00h (PCI)
Interrupt Request
Level
10 (PCI) 9 (PCI) 10 (PCI)

1 Connecting to a Netware 3.12 Server
Windows 95 SR2
ethernet card
8When prompted, click on “OK” to continue.
9Enter “Computer Name”, “Workgroup”, and “Computer Description” data
and then open the “Configuration” folder.
10 In the “Configuration” folder, click on “Add”, then click on “Protocol” and
click on “Add” once again.
11 Listed under “Manufacturers”, select “Microsoft”, then select “TCP/IP”
under “Network Protocols:” and click on “OK.”
12 In the “Network” window, click on “Close” to continue the installation.
13 After files copy, you will be asked to restart your computer. Click on
“Yes.”

2 Connecting to a Netware 4.11 Server
Windows for Workgroups
2 Connecting to a Netware 4.11 Server
Windows for
Workgroups
Requirements
• HP Vectra with DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed.
• 3COM Etherlink 3C509-B ethernet card and drivers disk ver. 5.1a.
DOS ODI -
Vectra VL8 Driver File Name: 3C59X.COM Size: 55KB Date:10/04/96
• Vectra VL7 and VE7/VE8 Driver File Name: EL59X.DOS Size:27KB
Date: 10/04/96
• DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 media.
• Novell Netware server 4.1 that supports Net BEUI, NWLink IPX/SPX, and
NWLink NetBIOS transfer protocols.
• Netware client for DOS and MS-Windows.
Device Configuration
• Network Driver Optimization Normal
• Full Duplex Disabled
• Boot PROM Disabled
• Media Type 10BASE-T
Procedure
1With the HP Vectra turned off install the 3COM Etherlink III 3C509-B
adapter card into an ISA slot.
2Power on the machine and allow it to boot to a DOS prompt.
3Insert the 3COM drivers diskette (ver. 5.0 downloaded from 3COM’s
website) and execute 3C59XCFG.EXE.
Vectra VL8 Vectra VL7 Vectra VE7/VE8
I/O Base Address FCC0h (PCI) FCC0h (PCI) DC00h (PCI)
Interrupt Request
Level
10 (PCI) 9 (PCI) 10 (PCI)

2 Connecting to a Netware 4.11 Server
Windows for Workgroups
4Select “CONFIGURE NIC,” and verify the resource settings listed above
under the heading “Device Configuration.”
5If changes are required, save those changes and exit.
6Remove the 3com cards driver diskette and insert Netware client for DOS
and MS-Windows disk 1.
If you are using a Vectra VL8, go directly to step 7.
If you are using a VL7 or VE7/VE8, follow the instructions below to
complete the installation.
aExecute INSTALL.EXE.
bSpecify the settings as listed below:
• C:\NWCLIENT
•Yes
•Yes
• C:\WINDOWS
•No
• 3Com Fast Etherlink/Etherlink III Bus Master
cUnder the heading "Select the driver for your network board", insert
the 3Com 3C590 drivers disk and set the path to "A:\NETWARE\CLI-
ENT." (If you have an HP preloaded HDD, set path to "C:\Masters\Lan-
Drv\3C590\NETWARE\CLIENT\)
dPress "Enter" to continue the installation.
eWhen prompted, insert the corresponding disks to complete file trans-
fer and driver installation.
fWhen the install utility is finished, press <CRTL><ALT><DEL> to re-
start the machine.
gAfter windows loads, open the "NETWORK" folder, double-click the
"NETWORK SETUP" icon.
hSelect "Networks" and verify that "Novell Netware (Workstation Shell
4.0 and above)" is selected under "Install Windows support for the fol-
lowing network only:"
iSelect "OK" twice, and the installation is complete.
7Execute INST_DOS.EXE and enter Yes to accept the agreement.

2 Connecting to a Netware 4.11 Server
Windows for Workgroups
8Accept the default products by pressing Enter, and then press “F10” to
continue.
9Select 16-bit LAN Drivers and hit the Enter key.
10 Page down the Board Drivers list to “USER SPECIFIED 16 BIT DRIVER”
and hit enter.
11 Insert the 3COM Etherlink 3C590 Ethernet card and drivers disk, set the
path to “A:\NETWARE\CLIENT\” and press enter.
12 Select “3Com Fast Etherlink / Etherlink III Bus Master Family” and press
enter.
13 Accept the default settings, press “F10” to continue, and verify the
following entries for the “Installation Configuration Summary”:
❒YES
❒C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32
❒C:\WINDOWS
❒16-bit LAN drivers
❒3Com Fast Etherlink / Etherlink III Bus Master Family
14 Press “F10” to save and continue.
15 When prompted, insert the corresponding disks to complete file transfer
and driver installation.
16 When the install utility is finished, press <CRTL><ALT><DEL> to restart
the machine.
17 After Windows loads, open the “NETWORK” folder, double-click the
“NETWORK SETUP” icon.
18 Select “Networks” and verify that “Novell Netware (Workstation Shell 4.0
and above)” is selected under “Install Windows support for the following
network only:”
19 Select “OK” twice, and the installation is complete.

2 Connecting to a Netware 4.11 Server
Windows for Workgroups

2 Connecting to a Netware 4.11 Server
Windows 95 SR2
Windows 95 SR2 Requirements
• HP Vectra with Windows 95 SR2 installed.
• 3COM Etherlink 3C509-B ethernet card and drivers disk ver. 5.1a.
Vectra VL8 and VL7 Driver Name: EL59X.VXD Size: 38KB Date: 1/07/97
• Vectra VE7/VE8 Driver: Windows 95 Embedded
• Windows 95 SR2 media. (If you have an HP preloaded HDD, the media is
located at C:\Masters\Win95\System\Cabs\)
• Novell Netrware 4.11 server that supports Net BEUI, NWLink IPX/SPX,
and NWLink NetBIOS transfer protocols.
Device Configuration
• Network Driver Optimization Normal
• Full Duplex Disabled
• Boot PROM Disabled
• Media Type 10BASE-T
Procedure
1With the HP Vectra turned off install the 3COM Etherlink III 3C590
adapter card into a PCI slot.
2Power on the machine and restart Windows 95 SR2 in MS-DOS Mode.
3Insert the 3COM drivers diskette and execute “A:\3C59XCFG.EXE.”
4Select “CONFIGURE NIC,” and verify the resource settings listed above
under the heading “Device Configuration.”
5If changes are required, save those changes and exit.
6Remove the 3com cards driver diskette and restart the machine.
7Windows 95 SR2 should automatically recognize the 3COM 3C590
ethernet card.
Vectra VL8 Vectra VL7 Vectra VE7/VE8
I/O Base Address FCC0h (PCI) FCE0h (PCI) DC00h (PCI)
Interrupt Request
Level
10 (PCI) 9 (PCI) 10 (PCI)

2 Connecting to a Netware 4.11 Server
Windows 95 SR2
8When prompted, click on “OK” to continue.
9Enter “Computer Name”, “Workgroup”, and “Computer Description” data
and then open the “Configuration” folder.
10 In the “Configuration” folder, click on “Add”, then click on “Protocol” and
click on “Add” once again.
11 Listed under “Manufacturers”, select “Microsoft”, then select “TCP/IP”
under “Network Protocols:” and click on “OK.”
12 In the “Network” window, click on “Close” to continue the installation.
13 After files copy, you will be asked to restart your computer. Click on
“Yes.”

3 Connecting to a Windows NT Server 3.51
Windows for Workgroups Ver. 3.11
3 Connecting to a Windows NT Server 3.51
Windows for
Workgroups Ver. 3.11
Requirements
• HP Vectra with DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed.
• 3COM Etherlink 3C590 PCI ethernet card and drivers disk ver 5.1a.
• DriverName:El59X.386 Size:55KB Date:10/4/96
• Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51 machine that supports Net BEUI,
NWLink IPX/SPX, and NWLink NetBIOS transfer protocols.
Device Configuration
• Network Driver Optimization Normal
• Full Duplex Disabled
• Boot PROM Disabled
• Media Type 10BASE-T
Procedure
1With the HP Vectra turned off, install the 3COM Etherlink III 3C590
adapter card into a PCI slot.
2Connect network cable media to the 3COM 3C590 card.
3Power on machine and allow to boot to MS-DOS.
4After booting, insert the 3COM’s drivers disk “Etherlink 3C590 PCI
Ethernet ver. 5.1a”, and execute “A:\3C59XCFG.EXE.”
5Select “CONFIGURE NIC,” and verify the resource settings listed above
under the heading “Device Configuration.”
6If changes are required, save those changes and exit.
7Remove the 3COM Drivers diskette and reboot the machine.
Vectra VL8 Vectra VL7 Vectra VE7/VE8
I/O Port Address FCC0h (PCI) FCC0h (PCI) DC00h (PCI)
Interrupt Level 10 (PCI) 9 (PCI) 10 (PCI)

3 Connecting to a Windows NT Server 3.51
Windows for Workgroups Ver. 3.11
8After windows loads, open the “NETWORK” program group, and double-
click on “Network Setup” icon.
9Select “Networks” in the “Network Setup” dialog box.
10 Click on the “Install Microsoft Windows Network:” option, and click “OK.”
11 Click on “Drivers” from the “Network Setup” dialog box, and click on “Add
Adapter.”
12 Click “OK” to accept the default choice of “Unlisted or Updated Network
Adapter.”
13 Set the path to “A:\NDIS\WFW” in the “Install Driver” dialog box, and then
insert the 3COM 3C590 drivers disk.
(If you have an HP preloaded HDD, set path to
“C:\Masters\LanDrv\3C590\NDIS\WFW”)
14 Click “OK” on “Install Driver” dialog box.
15 Select “3Com Fast Etherlink / Etherlink III BusMaster (3C59X)” in the
“Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter” dialog box, and click “OK.”
16 Verify that the “3Com Fast Etherlink / Etherlink III BusMaster (3C59X)“
is selected in “Network Drivers.”
17 Accept the applicable Network Protocols, and then click on “CLOSE.”
• 3Com Fast EtherLink / EtherLink III BusMaster (3C59X)
• Microsoft NetBEUI
• IPX/SPX Compatible Transport with NetBIOS
(If you do not have the required information, contact your network ad-
ministrator)
18 At the “Network Setup” dialog box, click on “OK”.
19 Specify your User Name, Workgroup, and Computer Name in “Microsoft
Windows Network Names” dialog box, and click on “OK”.
20 When prompted, type the path “A:\NDIS\DOS” in the “Install Driver”
dialog box, and then insert the 3COM 3C590 drivers disk into the floppy
drive, and click “OK.”
(If you have an HP preloaded HDD, set path to
“C:\Masters\LanDrv\3C590\NDIS\DOS”)
21 Finish the network card installation by clicking on “OK” in the “Network
Setup” message.

3 Connecting to a Windows NT Server 3.51
Windows for Workgroups Ver. 3.11
22 To complete the installation, click on “Restart Computer” in the
“Windows Setup” dialog box.

3 Connecting to a Windows NT Server 3.51
Windows for Workgroups Ver. 3.11

3 Connecting to a Windows NT Server 3.51
Windows 95 SR2
Windows 95 SR2 Requirements
• HP Vectra with Windows 95 SR2 loaded.
• 3COM Etherlink 3C590 PCI Ethernet card and drivers disk ver. 5.1a.
• Vectra VL8 and VL7 Driver Name: EL59X.VXD Size: 38KB Date: 1/27/97
Vectra VE7/VE8 Driver: Windows 95 Embedded Driver
• Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51 machine that supports Net BEUI, TCP/
IP, NWLink IPX/SPX, and NWLink NetBIOS transfer protocols.
Device Configuration
• Network Driver Optimization Normal
• Full Duplex Disabled
• Boot PROM Disabled
• Media Type 10BASE-T
Procedure
1With the HP Vectra turned off, install the 3COM Etherlink III 3C590 PCI
adapter card into a PCI slot.
2Connect network cable media to the 3COM 3C590 PCI card.
3Insert a DOS bootable diskette and power on the machine.
4After booting, insert the 3COM Software “Etherlink 3C590 PCI Ethernet
drivers disk Ver. 5.1a” and execute “A:\3C59XCFG.EXE.”
5Select “Configure NIC”, and verify the resource settings listed above
under the heading “Device Configuration.”
6If changes are required, save those changes and exit.
7Remove the 3Com software drivers diskette and reboot the machine.
8Windows 95 SR2 should automatically recognize the 3COM 3C590
ethernet card.
Vectra VL8 Vectra VL7 Vectra VE7/VE8
I/O Port Address FCC0h (PCI) FDD0h (PCI) DC00h (PCI)
Interrupt Level 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 11 (PCI)

3 Connecting to a Windows NT Server 3.51
Windows 95 SR2
9When prompted, click on “OK” to continue.
10 Enter “Computer Name”, “Workgroup”, and “Computer Description” data
and then open the “Configuration” folder.
11 In the “Configuration” folder, click on “Add”, then click on “Protocol” and
click on “Add” once again.
12 Listed under “Manufacturers”, select “Microsoft”, then select “TCP/IP”
under “Network Protocols:” and click on “OK.”
13 In the “Network” window, click on “Close” to continue the installation.
14 After files copy, you will be asked to restart your computer. Click on
“Yes.”