3Com Etherlink 100 PCI Quick Manual

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Introduction 3IntroductionThis quick guide explains how to install a 3Com®EtherLink® 10/100 PCI for Complete PC Management(3C905C) network interface card (NIC) in a PC runningMicrosoft Windows 95 or Windows 98.For all other operating systems, or for more detailedinformation on the 3C905C NIC, see the EtherLink 10/100 PCIfor Complete PC Management Network Interface CardUser Guide.Installation OverviewBefore you physically install the NIC in a PC, youmust run the NIC preinstallation program, located onEtherDisk® diskette 1, to prevent conflicts with the NIC.CAUTION: If you do not run the preinstallation program,the NIC driver and software will not be installed correctly.See “Running the Preinstallation Program” later in thisquick guide for instructions.Make sure that you have the following items:n 3C905C NICn 3Com EtherDisk diskettes 1, 2, and 3n Remote Wake-Up cable (This cable is optional. Installit only if you want to use Remote Wake-Up and yourPC is not compliant with PCI 2.2. Contact your PCmanufacturer for the Remote Wake-Up cable.)n SOS or SMBus cable (This cable is optional. Install it only ifyou want to use remote system alerts and your PC has amatching connector on its motherboard. Contact your PCmanufacturer for cabling and installation instructions.)