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3Com 3C905-TX User Manual

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Part No. 09-0563-001
Published April 1995
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  • Page 1 â THER â ® ARALLEL ASKING PCI 10/100BASE-T ETWORK DAPTER UIDE A member of the 3Com Fast EtherLink family of adapters Part No. 09-0563-001 Published April 1995...
  • Page 2 file named LICENSE.TXT. If you are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be provided to you.
  • Page 3 To ensure the very best 3Com service and support, take the time to complete the product registration card. Any defective 3Com adapter will be repaired or replaced, at 3Com’s option, for as long as the adapter â resides in its original IBM Personal Computer, â...
  • Page 4 U.S. address on the front of the card. Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malta 3Com Asia Ltd., Marketing Department 3Com Mediterraneo Srl, Room 1009, 10th Floor Asia Pacific Marketing Department Finance Tower, Citibank Plaza...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS BOUT UIDE Introduction i How to Use This Guide i Conventions ii NTRODUCTION PCI Technology 1-1 Adapter Features 1-3 NSTALLING THE ARDWARE Inspecting the Adapter 2-2 Installing the Boot PROM 2-2 Inserting the Fast EtherLink PCI Adapter 2-3 Connecting to the Network 2-4 NSTALLING ETWORK RIVERS...
  • Page 6 Installing Non-NetWare Drivers 3-12 NDIS Drivers 3-12 Additional Drivers 3-12 Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Driver Agents 3-13 Desktop Management Interface 3-14 ERFORMING ROUBLESHOOTING AND IAGNOSTIC ESTS Diagnostic Tests Overview 4-1 Before Running the Tests 4-2 Types of Tests 4-2 Starting the Diagnostic Program 4-3 Running the Group 1 Tests 4-4 Running the Group 3 Test 4-4 Setting Up an Echo Server 4-5...
  • Page 7 ECHNICAL UPPORT On-line Technical Services C-1 3Com Bulletin Board Service C-1 World Wide Web Site C-2 Ask3Com on CompuServe C-2 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service C-2 Support from Your Network Supplier C-4 Returning Products for Repair C-5 NDEX IMITED ARRANTY FCC C...
  • Page 8 IGURES 2-1 PCI Computer with PCI and EISA Slots 2-3 2-2 Connecting Twisted-Pair Cable 2-5 3-1 Auto Installation Information Screen 3-6 3-2 Main Menu 3-6 A-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments A-2 B-1 Multiple Adapter Option Configuration B-3 B-2 Changing Adapter Options B-4...
  • Page 9 ABLES 1 Text Conventions ii 2 Notice Icons ii 4-1 Adapter and Diagnostic Program Names (10 Mbps Adapter Only) 4-6 4-2 Fast EtherLink PCI Adapter LEDs 4-10 B-1 Option Settings B-2...

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Instructions for loading network drivers Chapter 3 Details on troubleshooting and the diagnostic tests Chapter 4 Information about technical specifications, connector pin Appendix A assignments, and cabling requirements Procedures for changing default configuration settings Appendix B 3Com technical support information Appendix C...

  • Page 11: Conventions

    BOUT UIDE Conventions The following tables list text and icon conventions that are used throughout this guide: Table 1 Text Conventions Convention Description Text represented as This typeface is used to represent displays that appear on your terminal screen, for example: screen display NetLogin:...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION â â â The 3Com Fast EtherLink Parallel Tasking 10/100BASE-T PCI adapter (the Fast EtherLink PCI or 3C595 adapter) is a 32-bit adapter for use in personal computers with a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) computer bus. It operates whether or not bus mastering is enabled.
  • Page 13 1: I HAPTER NTRODUCTION The master, or bus master, is a more intelligent device that can conduct processing independently of the bus or other devices. A bus master device shares the bus with the main processor and targets. Bus mastering allows a peripheral device to take control of the system bus and not rely on the central processor.

  • Page 14: Adapter Features

    Adapter Features Adapter Features The Fast EtherLink PCI adapter provides the following features: Parallel Tasking architecture with bus mastering for high throughput and low processor utilization Automatic selection of 10 or 100 Mbps network operation Single-slot, 32-bit half-card Automatic PCI configuration without jumpers Three status LEDs Single shielded RJ-45 connector for use at either speed (Category 3, 4, or 5 for 10BASE-T Ethernet networks, and...

  • Page 15: Installing The Hardware

    NSTALLING THE ARDWARE This chapter describes how to install the Fast EtherLink PCI adapter in your computer and connect it to a network. The PCI bus automatically configures the I/O port address and IRQ. All other required parameters are set to factory-default values.

  • Page 16: Inspecting The Adapter

    1 Open the shipping container and carefully remove its contents. The package should contain the following items: 3Com Fast EtherLink Parallel Tasking PCI 10/100BASE-T adapter Fast EtherLink Parallel Tasking PCI 10/100BASE-T Network Adapter User Guide 3C59X EtherDisk diskette 2 Verify that you have received all items listed above, and inspect each item for damage.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Fast Etherlink Pci Adapter

    Inserting the Fast EtherLink PCI Adapter Inserting the Fast EtherLink PCI Adapter To insert the adapter into the computer, follow these steps: 1 Unplug the computer and disconnect all cables that are connected to the main system unit. 2 Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists. 3 Use only insulated or nonconductive tools.

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Network

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE ARDWARE The adapter’s backplate should be flush with the computer’s chassis. Be sure that the adapter’s connector fingers are completely seated in the slot. 6 Replace the computer cover and reconnect all previously connected cables. Connecting to the Network This section describes how to connect 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps network cables to the Fast EtherLink PCI adapter.

  • Page 19: Connecting Twisted-Pair Cable

    Connecting to the Network RJ-45 connector RJ-45 connector Figure 2-2 Connecting Twisted-Pair Cable The Fast EtherLink PCI adapter uses an on-board transceiver with twisted-pair cable. To establish a valid 10 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a 10BASE-T hub. To establish a valid 100 Mbps connection, the cable must be connected to a 100BASE-TX hub.
  • Page 20 2: I HAPTER NSTALLING THE ARDWARE 2 Align the RJ-45 connector on the end of the twisted-pair cable with the notch on the adapter’s connector and insert it into the adapter connector. 3 The next step is to install network drivers. This is explained in Chapter 3.

  • Page 21: Installing Network Drivers

    If you are using Novell NetWare 2.x, 3.1x, or 4.x, you can use 3Com’ s AutoLink auto installation feature, which automatically installs all the NetWare DOS ODI client software, including drivers. If you are using any other network operating system, follow the driver installation instructions in the section “Installing Non-NetWare Drivers”...

  • Page 22: Accessing Dos

    Windows 3.x). You must exit from that interface before running the 3Com program. Do this as follows: Windows 3.x - The 3Com program will not run in a DOS Windows session. Exit Windows completely (select File, Exit Windows, OK) and run the program from the DOS command prompt.

  • Page 23: Finding The Adapter's Port Address

    Installing NetWare Drivers Finding the Adapter’s Port Address When operating in a NetWare environment with multiple adapters, you must obtain the adapter’s port address. This is required before you can install multiple clients or one or more server drivers. To find the appropriate port address, follow these steps: 1 Access the Configuration and Diagnostic Program on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette.

  • Page 24: Requirements For Autolink Installation

    Appendix B, “Configuring Software Settings.” AutoLink Installation of Client Drivers To use 3Com’s AutoLink auto installation software feature to install a NetWare DOS ODI client, perform the steps below. You can use the AUTOLINK.CFG file to control the AutoLink process.
  • Page 25 4 The first time you use the diskette to install an adapter, a license screen appears. To accept the terms and conditions of the 3Com end-user software license agreement, type the following: To view the full text of the license agreement, press [F1].

  • Page 26: Auto Installation Information Screen

    RIVERS EtherDisk-3C59X Fast EtherLink/EtherLink III Bus Master Adapter Family v.X.X ESC=Cancel 3Com's auto installation software (AutoLink) automatically configures your adapter and workstation for use as a NetWare client. To use AutoLink: * Have only one 3Com EtherLink adapter installed * Use NetWare v2.X, v3.1X, or v4.X as your network operating system * Have DOS on the client being installed AutoLink edits your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files and saves the old...

  • Page 27: Multiple Pci Adapters In A Client

    Installing NetWare Drivers If you experience problems that occur only when using the AutoLink program, display or print the AUTOLINK.LOG file. The AUTOLINK.LOG file contains a log of all the events that occurred during the AutoLink installation and configuration process. a To display the file, type: type autolink.log | more b To print the file, type:...

  • Page 28: One Pci Adapter In A Server

    3: I HAPTER NSTALLING ETWORK RIVERS 2 When the Network Drivers screen appears, select Install Novell NetWare Drivers. 3 When the Novell NetWare Drivers screen appears, select Copy DOS ODI Client Driver. A message about PCI adapter backward compatibility appears, followed by instructions to specify a target drive. The default drive is C:\NWCLIENT.

  • Page 29: Driver Installation With Netware 3.11

    Installing NetWare Drivers Driver Installation with NetWare 3.11 To install the 4.x server driver while running NetWare 3.11, follow these steps: 1 Copy the contents of the appropriate \NETWARE subdirectory to the boot partition of the server‘s hard disk. 2 When you start the server, enter the following commands: load C:LSLENH.NLM [Enter] load C:3C59X.LAN PORT=XXXX [Enter] where XXXX is the adapter’s port address.

  • Page 30: Multiple Pci Adapters In A Server

    3-10 3: I HAPTER NSTALLING ETWORK RIVERS 3 When this has been done, bind the protocol to the driver as usual. This concludes the procedure for installing a single adapter in a PCI server. Multiple PCI Adapters in a Server If you are running NetWare and have installed multiple adapters in a PCI computer that is functioning as a server, follow the instructions in this section.

  • Page 31: Driver Installation With Netware 3.12

    Installing NetWare Drivers 3-11 3 When this has been done, bind the protocol to the user-assigned names. When running the 3C59X.LAN driver with NetWare 3.11, you must update the MONITOR.NLM file that accompanied NetWare 3.11 with the MONITOR.NLM file from Novell. For the latest NLMs, contact Novell.

  • Page 32: Installing Non-Netware Drivers

    3C59X EtherDisk diskette contains a sample PROTOCOL.INI file in the directory NDIS\DOS. The NDIS drivers are as follows: NDIS 2.0X EL59X.DOS NDIS 3.0X Windows for Workgroups EL59X.386 Windows NT, version 3.5 EL59X.SYS Additional Drivers â Contact your 3Com reseller for information on UNIX other drivers.

  • Page 33: Transcend Pc Link Smartagent Driver Agents

    3Com’s SmartAgent driver agents, which provide network management capabilities for adapters and PCs, are available with Transcend PC Link SmartAgent software or from 3Com’s bulletin board service. (For information on 3Com‘s BBS, refer to Appendix C, “Technical Support.” ) Netware DOS ODI client driver agents can be installed after ODI drivers are loaded.

  • Page 34: Desktop Management Interface

    Management Information File (MIF) included with the DMI software. DMI supports NetWare ODI DOS and NDIS DOS drivers. For information about DMI software and instructions on how to install it, access 3Com’s bulletin board service, as described in Appendix C.

  • Page 35: Performing Troubleshooting And Diagnostic Tests

    Getting Help If a Test Fails Changing the Test Setup Miscellaneous Checks The 3Com diagnostic program is a DOS program. If you are running an operating system or interface other than DOS, refer to the section “Accessing DOS” in Chapter 3.

  • Page 36: Before Running The Tests

    4: P HAPTER ERFORMING ROUBLESHOOTING AND IAGNOSTIC ESTS Before Running the Tests When the DOS operating system first loads, it executes the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. These files are user- definable files that set up the computer environment. These files may load memory managers and drivers into memory. When using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program to run diagnostics on the adapter, you should not load memory managers or other device drivers.

  • Page 37: Starting The Diagnostic Program

    Starting the Diagnostic Program If you run the diagnostic tests successfully, you rule out a hardware failure on the computer. If the adapter passes all the tests and there still appears to be a problem, look at cabling, software, and other issues that affect functionality on the network.

  • Page 38: Running The Group 1 Tests

    4: P HAPTER ERFORMING ROUBLESHOOTING AND IAGNOSTIC ESTS Running the Group 1 Tests To run the Group 1 tests, follow these steps: 1 Under the Test pull-down menu, select Run Tests. Press [Enter]. The Run dialog box appears, with the <Start> command button highlighted.

  • Page 39: Setting Up An Echo Server

    If you are setting up an echo server on a computer with a 10 Mbps 3Com adapter other than an EtherLink III adapter, follow these steps: 1 Select a computer to use as an echo server.

  • Page 40: Starting The Group 3 Test

    4: P HAPTER ERFORMING ROUBLESHOOTING AND IAGNOSTIC ESTS Table 4-1 Adapter and Diagnostic Program Names (10 Mbps Adapter Only) Diagnostic Program Name Adapter â 3C503 EtherLink II or II TP EtherLink II/16 or II/16 TP â 3C505 EtherLink Plus 3C507 EtherLink 16 or EtherLink 16 TP 3C5X9CFG EtherLink III family...

  • Page 41: Getting Help If A Test Fails

    Getting Help If a Test Fails 7 After the test is completed: a End the program on the echo server. b Exit the diagnostic program. Getting Help If a Test Fails If any test fails, you can get additional information as follows: Highlight the test that failed in the Run Tests dialog box and press [Enter].
  • Page 42 4: P HAPTER ERFORMING ROUBLESHOOTING AND IAGNOSTIC ESTS 4 Make sure that you booted your computer under DOS version 6.x, and that no device drivers or memory managers are loaded. 5 If you are running the Group 3 test, make sure that the adapter is connected to a properly cabled and inactive network and that an echo server is set up on the network.

  • Page 43: Changing The Test Setup

    Changing the Test Setup Changing the Test Setup To change the test parameters, follow these steps: 1 Choose Test Setup from the Test menu in the main window of the Configuration and Diagnostic Program, or use the <Test Setup> command button in the Run Tests dialog box.

  • Page 44: Leds

    4-10 4: P HAPTER ERFORMING ROUBLESHOOTING AND IAGNOSTIC ESTS Check the length and rating of the UTP cable connection. Make sure the cable segment is compliant with 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX recommendations. Maximum length for all types of cabling for this adapter is 100 meters. Make sure that you have installed the correct driver for the network operating system you are running (refer to Chapter 3, “Installing Network Drivers”).

  • Page 45: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS This appendix lists the specifications for the Fast EtherLink PCI adapter. It also contains pin assignments for the adapter’s RJ-45 connector. Adapter Card Specifications Network Interface 10 Mbps Ethernet IEEE 802.3 industry standard Ethernet for a 10 Mbps baseband CSMA/CD 10BASE-T local area network 100 Mbps...

  • Page 46: Rj-45 Connector Pin Assignments

    A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignments. T D + T D – R D + 12345678 R D – Figure A-1 RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments The pin assignments are identical for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, using Category 5 UTP cable.
  • Page 47 Cabling Requirements In either case, the cable, quality, distance, and connectors must comply with the EIA/TIA 568 “Commercial Building Wiring Standard” and the Technical Services Bulletin TSB38 standards. The maximum UTP cable distance is 100 meters at either speed.
  • Page 48 ONFIGURING OFTWARE ETTINGS The Fast EtherLink PCI adapter is automatically configured by the PCI bus with the following basic configuration parameters: I/O Port Address Interrupt Request Level (IRQ) This is done automatically when the computer with the installed Fast EtherLink PCI adapter is turned on for the first time after installation of the adapter.

  • Page 49: Configuring Software Settings

    B: C PPENDIX ONFIGURING OFTWARE ETTINGS Table B-1 Option Settings Option Default Setting Available Settings Boot PROM Disabled Disabled, 8 K, 16 K, 32 K, 64 K Media Type 100BASE-TX 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, Auto Select Network Driver Normal Normal, Minimize CPU Utilization, Optimization Maximize Network Performance †...

  • Page 50: B-1 Multiple Adapter Option Configuration

    View Select F1=Help Initial Adapter Selection Installed Adapters 3Com 3C595-TX PCI Dev/Slot 12: Ethernet Address = 0060C0BC00D1 3Com 3C595-TX PCI Dev/Slot 13: Ethernet Address = 00600C34C320 Select the adapter to be configured and/or tested. Select Quit (C) Copyright 1995, 3Com Corporation. All Rights Reserved [ENTER]=<Select>...

  • Page 51: B-2 Changing Adapter Options

    (PCI 15) Auto Configure Modify File Options Cancel (C) Copyright 1995, 3Com Corporation. All Rights Reserved [ENTER]=<Auto Configure> Automatically Configures the Adapter [Alt]+<Highlighted Key>=Execute Function [TAB]=Next Field [SHIFT+TAB]=Previous Field [F1]=Help [ESC]=Cancel Figure B-2 Changing Adapter Options 9 Press [Tab] to highlight the main dialog box, and use the arrow keys to highlight one of the parameter options.
  • Page 52 Changing Software Settings You must highlight <OK> and press [Enter] to save the settings. If you want to use the same settings on other adapters, you can save the configuration settings to a file. Select <Save> under <File Options> in the Adapter Configuration dialog box.

  • Page 53: On-Line Technical Services

    3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the variety of services described in this appendix. On-line Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support seven days a week, 24 hours a day, through the following on-line systems: 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS) World Wide Web Site â...

  • Page 54: World Wide Web Site

    PPENDIX ECHNICAL UPPORT World Wide Web Site Access the latest networking information on 3Com’s World Wide Web site by entering our URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3Com.com/ This service features news and information about 3Com products, customer service and support, 3Com’s latest news ä...
  • Page 55 Document 9999 provides you with an index of adapter documents. NetFacts provides data sheets and technical articles on 3Com Corporation’s hub, bridge, router, terminal server, and software products. Document 8888 provides you with an index of system product documents.

  • Page 56: Support From Your Network Supplier

    A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable If you are outside the U.S. and Canada, contact your local 3Com sales office to find your authorized service provider: Country Telephone Number...

  • Page 57: Returning Products For Repair

    Returning Products for Repair Returning Products for Repair A product sent directly to 3Com for repair must first be assigned a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to 3Com without an RMA number will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense.
  • Page 58 Numerics configuring software settings B-1 connecting to the network 2-4 3C595.SET B-5 conventions 3C59XCFG 4-3 notice icons ii 3Com Bulletin Board Service text ii (3ComBBS) C-1 CPU utilization B-2 3Com sales offices C-4 3ComFacts C-2 default option settings B-2 Desktop Management Interface...
  • Page 59 NDEX network drivers 3-1 network interface A-1 network supplier support C-4 fax service. See 3ComFacts network, connecting to 2-4 full duplex B-1, B-2 on-line technical services C-1 green LEDs 4-10 Group 1 Tests 4-4 package contents 2-2 PCI 1-1 help information 4-4 PCI specification 1-1 physical dimensions A-1 pin assignments A-2...
  • Page 60 NDEX wiring requirements 100BASE-TX 2-4 10BASE-T 2-4 yellow LED 4-10...
  • Page 61 Spare parts and spares kits 90 days If a product does not operate as warranted during the applicable warranty period, 3Com shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product.
  • Page 62 AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. 3COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY...
  • Page 63 This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. NOTE: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, 3Com requires that you use quality interface cables when connecting to this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3Com could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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