Thunder 2500 S1867
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Testing the adapter
Test the adapter by running Intel diagnostics. For DOS or Windows 3.1 computers, run
Setup on the Intel Drivers and Configuration 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 instructions.
Common problems and solutions
SETUP.EXE reports the adapter is Not enabled by BIOS.
The PCI BIOS isnt configuring the adapter correctly.
The computer hangs when the drivers are loaded.
Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings.
If you are using EMM386, it must be version 4.49 or newer (this version
ships with MS-DOS 6.22 or newer).
Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails or errors occur.
At 100 Mbps use category 5 wiring and make sure the network cable is
securely attached.
For NetWare clients, make sure you specify the correct frame type in our
NET.CFG file.
Make sure the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches the setting on
the hub.
At 100 Mbps, connect to a 100BASE-TX hub only (not T4).
The LNK LED doesnt light.
Make sure youve loaded the network drivers.
Check all connections at the adapter and the hub.
Try another port on the hub.
Make sure the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches the setting on
the hub.
Make sure you have the correct type of cable between the adapter and the
hub. 100 BASE-TX requires two 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 adapter stopped working when another adapter was added to the computer.
Make sure the cable is connected to the EtherExpress PRO/100 TX PCI
adapter.
Make sure your PCI BIOS is current.
Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Also, make sure
your operating system supports shared interrupts OS/2 doesnt.
Try reseating the newest adapter.
The adapter stopped working without apparent cause.
Try reseating the adapter first, then try a different slot if necessary.
The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then reinstall
the drivers.
Try a different PRO/100 TX PCI adapter.
Run the diagnostics.
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