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® PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card E785 User ’ s Guide Manual Revision 1.01 Published June 2001.
2 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide No part of this documentation, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed , stored in a retrieval system, or tr.
ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide 3 Introduction Thank you for buying the ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (NIC)! This user ’ s guide tells you how to install and configure the card. It is assumed that you have adequate knowledge on PCs and some familiarity with Ethernet networks.
4 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide Models The ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card comes in two models, one with a standard bracket for regular PCs and one with a low profile bracket for small book PCs.
ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide 5 Layout NOTE: The Boot ROM chip is an optional item. If your card did not come with this chip, an empty socket is provided in case you wish to install a Boot ROM at a later time.
6 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide Boot ROM Interface (optional) • Supports 64KB/128KB, byte-wide Flash ROM devices PCI Interface • Full 32-bit (33 MHz) PCI bus interface (Rev2.
ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide 7 System Requirements Y our PC or server should meet the following system requirements before installing the ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card: • ASUS motherboa.
8 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide Running the Preinstallation Program Before installing the network card in your PC, run the preinstallation program to properly set up the system to the environment and prevent conflicts between the card and your operating system.
ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide 9 W elcome Screen.
10 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide 4. From the W elcome screen, click NIC Software . 5. Click NIC Drivers and Diagnostics , then Install NIC Driver . • T o install the network driver and the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program, click Install with Diagnostic Program .
ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide 11 Installing the Network Card Follow these steps to install the card into your PC. CAUTION! Before handling the network card, touch a bare metal portion of your PC to discharge static electricity from your body . W ear a wrist strap grounded to the PC chassis when handling the card.
12 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide Connecting to the Network Follow these steps to connect the card to the network. NOTE: The RJ-45 port on the network card provides a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection, depending on the speed of the connected hub or switch.
ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide 13 Installing the Network Driver IMPORT ANT : Before installing the network driver , make sure that: • Y ou have run the preinstallation program • Y ou have installed the card in the PC and connected to the network • Y ou have the W indows installation files (for Windows 95/98 only).
14 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide Notes.
ASUS PCI-L3C920 User ’ s Guide 15 Notes.
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