Preparing The Nic And The Computer - 3Com EtherLink 3C980C-TXM User Manual

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Preparing the NIC and the Computer

Observe the precautions listed in
page
1 Decide whether you want to use Remote Wake-Up.
If you want to use the Remote Wake-Up feature on a
computer that complies with PCI 2.1, you must obtain a
Remote Wake-Up cable for the NIC (for details, see
Wake-Up on page
2: I C
NSTALLING AND
Processor—Intel-based CPU (Pentium-class processor).
Server RAM—128 megabytes minimum; 256
megabytes recommended.
PCI slot—For each NIC, one bus master slot that
conforms to PCI 32-bit specifications, revision 2.1
or higher.
Drive—CD-ROM.
Cable—Category 5 UTP.
Connector—RJ-45.
Software—One 3Com EtherLink Server CD with
DynamicAccess technology software and network
drivers.
Operating system—One of the following:
Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0 with the most
recent Service Pack available from Microsoft
technical support (www.microsoft.com).
Microsoft Windows 2000 with the most recent
Service Pack available from Microsoft technical
support (www.microsoft.com).
Novell NetWare version 4.2 or 5.0 with the most
recent patches and updates available from Novell
technical support (www.novell.com).
SCO UnixWare 7.
SCO OpenServer 5.
Computer BIOS—Latest version. Contact the
computer manufacturer to verify.
Remote Wake-Up—For requirements, see
Wake-Up on page
17. Follow these preparation steps:
14). If the computer complies with PCI
NIC
ONNECTING THE
14.
Safety Precautions on
Remote
Remote