Asus PCI-L3C920 User Manual

Asus network interface card user's guide

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E785
®
PCI-L3C920
Network Interface Card
User's Guide
Manual Revision 1.01
Published June 2001

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  • Page 1 E785 ® PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card User’s Guide Manual Revision 1.01 Published June 2001...
  • Page 2 The specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for informational use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by ASUS. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this documentation, including the products and the software described in it.
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Introduction Thank you for buying the ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (NIC)! This user’s guide tells you how to install and configure the card. It is assumed that you have adequate knowledge on PCs and some familiarity with Ethernet networks.
  • Page 4 Models The ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card comes in two models, one with a standard bracket for regular PCs and one with a low profile bracket for small book PCs. Both models have the same card components. Standard Model Low Profile Model...
  • Page 5 NOTE: The Boot ROM chip is an optional item. If your card did not come with this chip, an empty socket is provided in case you wish to install a Boot ROM at a later time. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide LAN Controller PCI-L3C920...
  • Page 6: Pci Interface

    Zero wait-state bus master data bursts • PCI 5V bus support Network Interface • 3Com EtherLink ® 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX controller • 32-bit PCI host interface • RJ-45 LAN port Boot ROM Interface (optional) • Supports 64KB/128KB, byte-wide Flash ROM devices ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide...
  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Your PC or server should meet the following system requirements before installing the ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card: • ASUS motherboard • Pentium processor • Minimum 640K memory • Available bus-mastering PCI slot NOTE: The ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card must be installed in an ASUS motherboard. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide...
  • Page 8: Running The Preinstallation Program

    Run option of the Windows Start menu: d:\installs\setup.exe d:\ represents the CD-ROM drive. You may change it if you assigned a different letter to your CD-ROM drive. See next page for an image of the Welcome screen. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide...
  • Page 9: Welcome Screen

    Welcome Screen ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide...
  • Page 10 9. Exit the installation program, shut down Windows, and turn off the PC. Do not remove the Support CD from the CD-ROM drive. 10. Proceed to the next section “Installing the Network Card.” NIC Software , then Install NIC Driver Install without Diagnostic Program ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide...
  • Page 11: Installing The Network Card

    PC documentation to ensure that you install the card into the correct slot. 4. Carefully insert the card into the PCI slot. 5. Secure the card with the screw that you removed earlier. 6. Replace the PC cover and plug in the power cord. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide...
  • Page 12: Connecting To The Network

    1. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port on the card backplate. 2. Connect the other end of the network cable to an active network port. 3. Turn on the PC. 4. Proceed to the next section “Installing the Network Driver.” ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide...
  • Page 13: Installing The Network Driver

    Panel icon, then the Network icon. Insert the Support CD when prompted. Restart the PC after completing the driver installation. Refer to the online User Guide in the Support CD for detailed installation procedure of each operating system. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 Notes ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide...
  • Page 15 Notes ASUS PCI-L3C920 User’s Guide...
  • Page 16 Marketing Address: 150 Li-Te Road Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447 Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Email: info@asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555 Email: tmd1@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)

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