3Com 3C905CX User Manual

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Installing Multiple NICs25Installing Multiple NICsThis section describes how to install multiple 3Com PCI NICs in a PC.Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows MeTo install multiple NICs in a PC running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Me,install and configure each NIC individually, following these steps:1 Install the first NIC in your PC and connect it to the network, as described in“Inserting the NIC in the PC” on page 11.2 Turn on the power to the PC.Windows detects the NIC and installs the driver. The driver that ships with Windowsneeds to be updated to the latest version on the EtherCD.3 After Windows starts, insert the EtherCD in the CD-ROM drive.4 Click NIC Software, NIC Drivers and Diagnostics, and then Update Drivers andDiagnostics.5 To install the driver only, click Update NIC Driver. To install the driver and the NICdiagnostics program, click Update with Diagnostics Program.6 Follow the prompts on the screen and then exit the EtherCD when the update is complete.7 Reboot the PC.8 After the PC restarts, shutdown Windows and turn the power off to the PC. Makesure that the PC is unplugged.9 Install the second NIC in your PC and connect it to the network.10 Plug in the PC power cord, turn on the power to the PC, and then start Windows.Windows detects the second NIC. The second NIC uses the same network driver asthe first NIC. You are not prompted for the EtherCD.When Windows starts, the second NIC appears under Network adapters in theDevice Manager.11 Repeat the process for each additional NIC to be installed.Windows 95 and Windows 98To install multiple NICs in a PC running Windows 95 or Windows 98, install and configureeach NIC individually, following these steps:1 Run the preinstallation program before installing the NICs in the PC, as described in“Running the Preinstallation Program for Windows 95/98” on page 10.2 Install the first NIC in your PC and connect it to the network, as described in“Inserting the NIC in the PC” on page 11.3 Turn on the power to the PC and start Windows.NOTE: You must use these procedures to install multiple NICs. Failure to follow theseprocedures may lead to problems requiring you to reinstall your operating system.CAUTION: Do not physically install the second NIC in your PC until you completethe driver installation for the first NIC, following the steps below.CAUTION: Do not physically install the second NIC in your PC until you completethe driver installation for the first NIC, following the steps below.