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4. Carefully insert the FastNIC card into the PCI expansion slot as shown
in the following diagram:
5. Secure the FastNIC card in place with the bolt that previously held the
blank panel you removed previously.
6. Replace the cover of the PC.
D
Selecting the Right Cable
The FastNIC is a standard Fast Ethernet adapter card. To connect the
FastNIC to another Fast Ethernet device, you must use unshielded twisted-
pair (UTP) Category 5 wiring.
If you only plan to operate the FastNIC at 10Mbps, you can use UTP
NOTE:
Category 3 wiring instead.
Most Fast Ethernet adapters connect to other Fast Ethernet devices through
"straight-through" cables. You may have to use a special cable called a
"cross-over" cable, under the following circumstances:
• When connecting directly to the Fast Ethernet adapter of another PC.
• When connecting to the "Uplink" port of a hub or switch.
• When connecting to any other Ethernet port labeled "MDI."
E
Installing the Software Drivers
Software drivers are supplied for the following network operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows NT
• Microsoft Windows 95
• Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
• Novell NetWare
• LAN Manager
• OS/2
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