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This quick guide explains how to install a 3Com
Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI (3C905B) NIC in a PC
running Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98.
For all other operating systems, or for more detailed
information on the 3C905B NIC, see the Fast EtherLink XL
10/100 PCI Network Interface Cards User Guide.
Installation Overview
Before you physically install the NIC in a PC, you must run
the NIC preinstallation program to prevent conflicts with
the NIC.
CAUTION: If you do not run the preinstallation program,
the NIC driver and software will not be installed correctly.
See "Running the Preinstallation Program" later in this
quick guide for instructions.
Installing Multiple NICs
If you are installing multiple 3C90x NICs in a PC or server,
or if you already have a 3C90x NIC installed and are adding
one or more NICs, follow the instructions in "Installing
Multiple NICs" in Chapter 3 of the user guide.
Upgrading Windows 95 to Windows 98
If you are upgrading a PC from Microsoft Windows 95 to
Windows 98 that already has a 3C90x NIC installed, you
must remove the NIC and its software and then reinstall them
after installing Windows 98. See the WIN98.TXT file located
in the HELP directory on EtherDisk
Part No. 09-1629-000
Published December 1998
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Page 1: Installation Overview
UIDE ® This quick guide explains how to install a 3Com Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI (3C905B) NIC in a PC running Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98. For all other operating systems, or for more detailed information on the 3C905B NIC, see the Fast EtherLink XL 10/100 PCI Network Interface Cards User Guide. -
Page 2: Running The Preinstallation Program
® XL 10/100 PCI N THER ETWORK NTERFACE ARDS UICK UIDE Updating EtherDisk 3.x Software to EtherDisk 4.x Software To update EtherDisk 3.x software to EtherDisk 4.x software, follow the instructions appropriate for your operating system in the HELP directory on EtherDisk diskette 3. Do not follow the instructions in this quick guide. - Page 3 Installing the NIC 4 Remove the cover from your PC. 5 Locate an empty, nonshared bus mastering PCI slot and remove the corresponding slot cover. Save the screw. Do not install the NIC in a shared PCI slot. Avoid any PCI slot next to an ISA slot.
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Page 4: Installing The Driver And Software
® XL 10/100 PCI N THER ETWORK NTERFACE ARDS UICK UIDE 7 Secure the NIC with the screw you removed in step 5. If you are installing the Remote Wake-Up cable, see “Connecting the Remote Wake-up Cable” in Chapter 2 of the user guide to continue the installation. - Page 5 Installing the Driver and Software If the New Hardware Found dialog box appears: a Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer, and then click OK. b Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A, make sure that A:\ appears in the entry box, and then click OK. c Go to step 2 when prompted for EtherDisk diskette 2.
- Page 6 ® XL 10/100 PCI N THER ETWORK NTERFACE ARDS UICK UIDE 4 Insert the Windows 95 CD or diskette, and then click OK. If the Windows 95 installation files are on your hard drive, click OK. Enter the directory in the Copy files from entry box (usually C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS), and then click OK.
- Page 7 Installing the Driver and Software 3 Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and then click Next. 4 Select Floppy disk drives, and then click Next. Windows finds the driver file for the device. 5 Click Next. Files are copied.
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Page 8: Verifying Successful Installation
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