IBM 10/100 Ethernet Mini-PCI Adapter User Manual page 23

2-14. Be sure to reinstall Service Pack 3 or later after reinstalling the network
adapter.
Updating the device driver for Windows NT 4.0
You might need to update your network device driver if another version of the network
device driver is made available for Windows NT 4.0. To update your network device
driver for Windows NT 4.0:
1. Click Start
2. Double-click the Network icon.
3. Select the Adapters tab.
4. Select 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter.
5. Click Update and provide the path to the updated device driver.
Confirming proper installation in Windows NT 4.0
To confirm that your network is connected in Windows NT 4.0:
1. Click Start
2. Double-click the Network icon.
3. Select the Adapters tab.
4. Make sure that the 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter displays in the list of
network adapters.
If the 3Com 10/100 Mini-PCI Ethernet adapter does not display in the list of network
adapters, the installation was not successful. For problem-solving information, go to the
next section, "Troubleshooting the Windows NT 4.0 device driver installation".
Troubleshooting the Windows NT 4.0 device driver installation
Symptom
Basic troubleshooting,
applicable for all problem
situations.
The network interface is not
working.
Windows 2000 device drivers
The Windows 2000 device driver is already installed on your notebook computer. This
section contains the device driver installation procedure if you need to reinstall the device
driver.
2. Connecting and using the 3Com 10/100 Mini-PCI Ethernet adapter
Settings Control Panel.
Settings Control Panel.
Possible solutions
Inspect all cables and connections.
Verify that your computer has the latest
BIOS. If your computer does not have the
latest BIOS, visit the Web site for your
computer and follow the BIOS upgrade
instructions.
The event log lists problems found during
system operation. To check the event log
for errors, click Start, and then click
Programs Administrative Tools
Event Viewer.
Open Windows NT Diagnostics. From the
Start menu, click Programs
Administrative Tools
Diagnostics.
Check for resource conflicts and be sure that
the settings for the 3Com network adapter
are valid.
Windows NT
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