2 NETWORK INTERFACE CARDINSTALLATIONThis chapter describes how to install the 3C905C NIC in yourPC and connect it to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.CAUTION: Do NOT physically install the NIC in your PC untilyou have run the preinstallation program, as described in“Running the Preinstallation Program” later in this chapter.OverviewTable 3 provides an overview of how to install the3C905C NIC, depending on your PC configuration.Table 3 Installation OverviewInstallation Task InstructionsInstalling the NIC ina new PCTo install the 3C905C NIC in a new PC or in a PC thatnever has had a NIC installed:1 Run the NIC preinstallation program before installingthe NIC in the PC, as described in this chapter.2 Install the NIC in the PC and connect it to the network,as described in this chapter.3 Install the NIC driver and software. See Chapter 3 orChapter 4 for instructions.Installing multiple NICs To install multiple 3C905C NICs in a Windows 95/98 orWindows NT 4.0 PC, follow the instructions in “InstallingMultiple NICs” in Chapter 3.To install multiple 3C905C NICs in a NetWare server,follow the instructions in “Multiple NICs” in Chapter 4.Replacing aninstalled NICTo install the 3C905C NIC in a PC in which a NIC haspreviously been installed:1 Remove the drivers and the NIC before installing the3C905C NIC in the PC. See “Removing NIC Software”in Chapter 6 for instructions.2 Install the 3C905C NIC in the PC, following theinstructions in “Installing the NIC in a new PC” earlierin this table.(continued)
