Media Type; Network Driver Optimization; Full Duplex - 3Com III User Manual

Media Type

A variety of media types are available, depending upon the
adapter as indicated in Table 3-1. For information about the
Auto Select setting, refer to the section "Auto Select Media
Type" in Chapter 2.

Network Driver Optimization

This option specifies whether to optimize the network driver
for a normal environment, minimize CPU utilization, or
maximize network performance environment. You may
choose to use a larger percentage of CPU resources under
DOS in order to improve network throughput.
In multitasking environments, choosing the Minimized CPU
Utilization option saves the resources of the CPU for other tasks.
If no other applications are making major demands on CPU
resources, you may choose the Maximized Network Performance
option.

Full Duplex

Full duplex refers to data communication sent and received
at the same time. Full duplex operation is possible when
used in an environment where the switch supports it. Do not
enable the Full Duplex option unless your switching hub is
set for full duplex.
CAUTION: Setting the adapter to full duplex in a hub that
only supports half duplex may bring down the network.
Software Option Settings 3-5