A SOFTWARE OPTIONSETTINGSWhen you insert one or more 3C590 PCI adapters in aPCI-compliant PC, the adapter is automatically configured.The PCI automatic configuration utility sets the I/O PortAddress and Interrupt Request Level parameters. You cannotchange these settings.It also enters default software settings for these options:n Boot PROMn Media Typen Network Driver Optimizationn Full DuplexIf desired, you can change these default software option settings.To load the drivers, you must use the AutoLink or Network Driversoptions on the main menu of the Configuration and DiagnosticProgram on the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette. Refer to Chapter 3.Changing Software Option SettingsYou should change the default settings of a 3C590 PCIadapter only if a conflict with another device or adapterexists. For information on settings of other standard devices,select the Configuration/Diagnostic/Troubleshooting optionon the 3C59X EtherDisk diskette main menu.The default settings can also be changed in the followingsituations:n You have a boot PROM.n You want to optimize driver performance for DOS or foroperation on a server.
