3Com EtherLink 10 User Manual

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NIC Features 17MBA preboot support allows you to use management applications to performtasks such as: Installing and configuring a new PC that has never been connected tothe network. Upgrading software. Scanning for viruses. Performing disaster recovery tasks.In addition to firmware, MBA has a complete set of tools, utilities, and pre-OSsoftware that enables network administrators to perform tasks such as: Reconfiguring multiple systems at once. Backing up hard drives automatically.For more information on the management features supported by 3C990 NICs,access the 3Com World Wide Web siteGo to: http://www.3com.com/managedpc.Remote Wake-Up Remote Wake-Up provides the ability to remotely power-up a network PC.When the PC is in sleep mode and receives a wake-up packet (Magic Packetframe) through the LAN, the NIC turns on the power to the PC. To use theRemote Wake-Up feature, a desktop management application is also requiredthat is able to generate a Magic Packet Remote Wake-Up signal.Your PC or server must be either 2.1 or 2.2 PCI specification-compliant touse Remote Wake-Up. A PC that meets the PCI 2.1 specification uses the3-pin Remote Wake-Up connector on the PC motherboard. A PC that meetsthe PCI 2.2 specification uses the PCI bus on the motherboard to handleRemote Wake-Up. (A 3-pin connector is not provided on the motherboard.)Additionally, to support Remote Wake-Up, a PC must have a: BIOS that supports Remote Wake-Up (power management capability) 5-volt standby power supply unit rated at a minimum of 375 mAIf you are unsure whether your PC meets the requirements listed above, refer toyour PC documentation or contact your PC manufacturer. For more informationon Remote Wake-Up, including a list of PCs that currently support this feature,access the 3Com World Wide Web siteGo to: http://www.3com.com/partners/acpi.NOTE: The 3CR990 NICs provide a network connection with or without theRemote Wake-Up cable installed.