5
W
INDOWS
95
AND
W
INDOWS
NT
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
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:
■
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.
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.
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