3Com 3C905CX User Manual

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92 Installing andConnecting the NICThis chapter describes how to install the NIC in your PC and connect it to an Ethernet or FastEthernet network.Meeting PC RequirementsYour PC or server must meet the following requirements to install the NIC: 80486 or Pentium processor Available bus-mastering PCI slot Minimum of 640 K of memoryObtaining DriversTo obtain the latest drivers, or for a list of additional drivers that are not included on theEtherCD, go to the 3Com Web site and search for 3C905C drivers:http://www.3com.comInstallation OverviewThe NIC installation varies depending on your PC operating system. In some instances, youmust run a preinstallation program before installing the NIC in the PC. Review thefollowing table that summarizes the NIC installation before installing the NIC in the PC.Operating System Installation StepsWindows XPWindows 2000Windows MillenniumEdition (Me)1 Install the NIC in the PC and connect it to the network.2 Start the PC.The operating system detects the NIC and installs the driver.3 After Windows starts, insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive.4 Update the NIC driver.5 Reboot the PC.Windows 98Windows 951 Run the EtherCD preinstallation program before installing the NIC inthe PC.The preinstallation program prevents conflicts with the NIC and theoperating system. It guides you through the installation and must berun before you physically install the NIC in the PC.2 Install the NIC in the PC.3 Connect the NIC to the network.4 Install the NIC driver.5 Reboot the PC.Windows NT 4.0 1 Install the NIC in the PC.2 Connect the NIC to the network.3 Install the NIC driver.4 Reboot the PC.