Windows 95 And Windows Nt Troubleshooting; Checklist; Resolving Hardware Conflicts In Windows 95 And Windows Nt; Windows Nt - 3Com EtherLink III ISA User Manual

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This chapter explains how to isolate and solve problems that
may occur when you install the 3C509B NIC in a PC running
Windows 95 or Windows NT.

Checklist

If you experience problems installing the NIC, first check
these items:
I
I
I
If the problem persists, go to related procedures in this chapter or
refer to Appendix D, "Technical Support."
Resolving Hardware Conflicts in Windows 95
and Windows NT
Follow these steps to resolve hardware resource conflicts (I/O base
address or interrupt request level) if your PC is running either
Windows 95 or Windows NT.
1 From the Start menu, select Help.
The Help window is displayed.
2 Select the Contents tab, and then select Troubleshooting.
3 Double-click If you have a hardware conflict.
4 Click Start the Conflict Troubleshooter and follow
the instructions.
W
INDOWS
W
INDOWS
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Check the NIC LED, as described in "Link LED" in Chapter 1.
Check the connectors. Examine the cable for obvious signs
of damage, wear, or crimping. Substitute a known
working cable.
Check whether the NIC software is correctly installed. Refer to
Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.
95
AND
NT