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Setup displays the adapter’s configuration, then runs a series of diagnos-
tic tests that makes sure the adapter and network are functioning
properly. If Setup finds a problem, it displays the results and some
possible solutions.

5

When Setup finishes the tests, you’ll see the Install Network Drivers
screen.

6

Select the driver you want to install. Setup can install a NetWare client
driver for you. If you’re installing other drivers, Setup displays a
README file with installation instructions.

Troubleshooting

If you can’t connect to a server, first try the suggestions here, then turn to
page 14.

Make sure you’re using the drivers for this adapter. The driver filename
contains the letter B (for example, E100BODI.COM).

If you’re replacing an existing adapter, make sure the LINK statement in
your NET.CFG is correct for the new adapter. For example, the LINK
statement for a NetWare client should be:

LINK DRIVER E100BODI

Verify that the frame type in your NET.CFG file matches your network.

If setting up a server, check your LOAD and BIND statements.

Test the adapter by running diagnostics in Setup. Additional testing is
available by using a responder (see below).

Check the README files (see page 1 for instructions).

Responder testing on the network (optional)

Setup can test the adapter more thoroughly if you have a responder on the
network while running the tests.

1

Go to a computer on the network with any EtherExpress adapter installed
(except EtherExpress 32 or EtherExpress 16 MCA).

2

Run the appropriate configuration program for the installed adapter and
set it up as a responder.

3

Return to the computer with the new adapter. Run Setup and make the
new adapter a sender. Test the adapter.

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Summary of Contents for Ether express PRO/100+ TX PCI model B

Page 1: ...Intel EtherExpress PRO 100 TX PCI Model B LAN Adapter Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...All rights reserved Intel Corporation 5200 N E Elam Young Parkway Hillsboro Oregon 97124 6497 Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this guide Nor does Intel make any...

Page 3: ...sns README files For detailed information about the adapter see the README files To view them insert the Intel Configuration and Drivers disk in a floppy drive switch to that drive and type SETUP READ...

Page 4: ...cover bracket from a PCI busmaster adapter slot In most computers all slots are busmaster enabled If you have configuration problems see your computer s documentation to determine if the PCI slots are...

Page 5: ...J 45 connector for this adapter Do not use category 3 wiring At 100 Mbps connect to a TX hub not a T4 hub For full duplex see instructions on page 11 100BASE TX Wiring NOTE For more information on 100...

Page 6: ...Run Setup to install network drivers Setup can automatically install NetWare DOS ODI client drivers for you or display a README file with installation instructions for other NOS drivers 1 If your comp...

Page 7: ...ting adapter make sure the LINK statement in your NET CFG is correct for the new adapter For example the LINK statement for a NetWare client should be LINK DRIVER E100BODI Verify that the frame type i...

Page 8: ...rivers Windows NT Version 4 0 only After putting the adapter in the computer and starting Windows NT you need to install the Intel drivers Have the Windows NT CD ROM disk available for this procedure...

Page 9: ...stall the Intel drivers and test the adapter 1 Double click the Network icon in the Control Panel 2 Click Add Adapter 3 When the list of adapters appears scroll to the end of the list and select Other...

Page 10: ...o install supplemental networking software Windows 95 Automatic Configuration PCI computers automatically detect and configure PCI compliant adapters while booting The PRO 100B TX PCI adapter IRQ leve...

Page 11: ...gure and test your adapter in Windows 95 PROSet also displays the computer resources that were assigned to each PRO adapter installed To install PROSet 1 Insert the Intel Configuration and Drivers dis...

Page 12: ...n error after you double click Network Neighborhood try the suggestions here first then turn to page 14 if necessary Make sure you re using the drivers that are on the drivers diskette that ships with...

Page 13: ...ure to click the Show all PRO Adapters box in the Configuration window See the README file for more information Select Duplex Mode optional Duplexing is a performance option that lets you choose how t...

Page 14: ...apter on half duplex if you are not sure what type of hub you are connected to DOS ODI NDIS 2 01 Clients Edit the NET CFG or PROTOCOL INI file Add to Link Driver section FORCEDUPLEX 2 SPEED 100 or 10...

Page 15: ...rom the window that appears click Change 4 From the Adapter Setup window click the menu for Network Speed 5 Click 100 or 10 Mbps depending on hub speed 6 Click the menu for Duplex Mode 7 Click Full 8...

Page 16: ...ers no hub use a crossover cable Most hubs require a straight through cable while most switches require a crossover cable see your hub or switch documentation to verify See the Cabling Information REA...

Page 17: ...n disk For Windows NT and Windows 95 run Intel PROSet by double clicking the Intel PROSet Icon in the Control Panel Click Help from the main PROSet window to get complete diagnostics information and i...

Page 18: ...and the hub 100 BASE TX requires four pairs Some hubs require a crossover cable while others require a straight through cable See the Cabling README file for more information on cabling The ACT LED d...

Page 19: ...using Check your PCI BIOS setup program There may be IRQ options such as Enable for ISA Reserve for ISA or Disable for PCI This option is sometimes in the Plug and Play area of the BIOS setup Enable...

Page 20: ...fic becomes con gested and transit time increases for individual cars On a shared hub all nodes must operate at the same speed either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet repeaters provide 100 Mbps of av...

Page 21: ...at it has the right to license you to use the Software The Software is provided AS IS Intel warrants that the media on which the Software is furnished will be free from defects in material and workman...

Page 22: ...defective they will have the RMA department issue you an RMA number to place on the outer package of the product Intel cannot accept any product without an RMA number on the package All other location...

Page 23: ...re that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the computer NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may...

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