Setup.exe Reports The Adapter Is "Not Enabled By Bios; The Computer Hangs When The Drivers Are Loaded; Diagnostics Pass, But The Connection Fails Or Errors Occur; The Lnk Led Does Not Light - IBM Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapters Installation Manual

SETUP.EXE reports the adapter is "Not enabled by BIOS"

The PCI BIOS is not configuring the adapter correctly. See "Appendix H. PCI
Installation Tips" on page 37.

The computer hangs when the drivers are loaded

1. Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. See "Appendix H. PCI Installation Tips"
2. If you are using EMM386, make sure that it is Version 4.49 or higher (this

Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails or errors occur

1. For 100 Mbps:
2. For NetWare, make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG
3. Make sure the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches the setting on the

The LNK LED does not light

1. Make sure that you loaded the network drivers.
2. Check all connections at the adapter and the switch.
3. Try another port on the switch.
4. Make sure that the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches the setting on
5. Make sure that you have the correct type of cable between the adapter and the

The ACT LED does not light

1. Make sure that you loaded the correct network drivers.
2. The network may be idle. Try accessing a server.
3. The adapter is not transmitting or receiving data. Try another adapter.
4. Make sure that you are using two-pair cable for TX wiring.

The adapter stops working without apparent cause

1. Run the diagnostics.
2. Try reseating the adapter in its slot, or try a different slot if necessary.
3. The network driver files may be corrupt or missing. Remove the drivers and

The Wake on LAN feature is not working

1. Make sure that the WOL cable is attached and that power is being applied to
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Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapters: Installation Guide
on page 37 for more information.
version ships with MS-DOS 6.22 or higher).
a. Use Category 5 cabling and make sure that the network cable is securely
attached.
b. Connect to a 100BASE-TX hub/switch (not 100BASE-T4).
file.
switch.
the switch.
hub. 100BASE-TX requires two pairs. Some hubs require a crossover cable
while others require a straight-through cable.
then reinstall them.
the computer.