HP 3C905-TX User Manual
Fast Etherlink XL TX PCI Network
Interface Card (10/100BT)
3C905-TX
Installation Guide
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Connecting to a Netware 3.12 server
Connecting to a Netware 3.12 server
Windows for Workgroups
Windows for
Workgroups
Requirements
• HP Vectra with DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed.
• 3COM Etherlink 3C905 Ethernet card and drivers disk ver 2.1.
• Vectra VL8 Driver Name: 3C90X.LAN Size: 33KB Date: 2/5/98
• Vectra VL7 Driver Name: EL90XIDS.INF Size: 2K Date: 2/23/96
• DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 media.
• Novell Netware server that supports Net BEUI, NWLink IPX/SPX, and
• NWLink NetBIOS transfer protocols.
• 32-bit Netware client for DOS and MS-Windows.
Device Configuration
• Network Driver Optimization Normal
• Full DuplexAuto Select (N-Way)
• Boot PROM Disabled
• Media Type Auto Select (N-Way)
Vectra VL8 Vectra VL7
I/O Base Address FCC0h (PCI) FC40h (PCI)
Interrupt Request 9 (PCI) 9 (PCI)
Procedure
1 With the HP Vectra turned off, install the 3COM Fast Etherlink 3C905
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Windows for Workgroups
adapter card into a PCI slot.
2 Power on the machine and allow it to boot to a DOS prompt.
3 Insert the 3COM drivers diskette and execute 3C90XCFG.EXE.
4 Select “CONFIGURE NIC” and verify the resource settings listed above
under the heading “Device Configuration.”
5 If changes are required, save those changes and exit.
6 Remove the 3Com cards driver diskette and insert 32-bit Netware client
for DOS and MS-Windows disk 1.
If you are using a Vectra VL8, go directly to step 7.
If you are using a VL7, follow the instructions below to complete the
installation.
a Execute INSTALL.EXE and set lines 1-5 as listed below;
• C:\NWCLIENT
•YES
•YES
• C:\WINDOWS
•NO
• 3COM Etherlink XL/Fast Etherlink XL Family. (Use driver provided on the 3Com driver's disk 1)
b Highlight option 6 to continue with installation.
c When prompted, insert the corresponding disks to complete file trans-
fer and driver installation.
d When the install utility is finished, press <CRTL><ALT><DEL> to re-
start the machine.
e After Windows loads, open the "NETWORK" folder and double-click
the "NETWORK SETUP" icon.
f Select "Networks" and verify that "Novell Netware (Workstation Shell
4.0 and above)" is listed under "Install Windows support for the follow-
ing network only:"
g Click on "OK" twice and the installation is complete.
7 Execute INST_DOS.EXE and press enter to accept the agreement.
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8 Accept the default installation options by pressing “F10.”
9 At the “Customize Support for Windows” screen, press “F10.”
10 Select 32-bit LAN Drivers and hit the enter key.
11 Page down the Board Drivers list to “USER SPECIFIED 32 BIT DRIVER
LIST” and hit enter.
12 Insert the 3COM Etherlink 3C905 Ethernet card and drivers disk 2, set the
path to “A:\Client32\” and press enter.
13 Select “3Com Fast Etherlink XL / Etherlink XL” and press enter.
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Windows for Workgroups
14 Accept the default frame types press “F10” to continue, and verify the
following entries for the “Installation Configuration Summary”:
15 YES
16 C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32
17 C:\WINDOWS
18 32-bit LAN drivers
19 3Com Fast Etherlink XL / Etherlink XL Driver
20 Press “F10” to save and continue.
21 When prompted, insert the corresponding disks to complete file transfer
and driver installation.
22 When the install utility is finished, press <CRTL><ALT><DEL> to restart
the machine.
23 After Windows loads, open the “NETWORK” folder and double-click the
“NETWORK SETUP” icon.
24 Select “Networks” and verify that “Novell Netware (Workstation Shell 4.0
and above)” is listed under “Install Windows support for the following
network only:”
25 Click on “OK” twice and the installation is complete.
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Connecting to a Netware 3.12 server
Windows 95 SR2 Requirements
• HP Vectra with Windows 95 SR2 installed.
• 3COM Etherlink 3C905 Ethernet card and drivers disk ver 2.1.
Connecting to a Netware 3.12 server
Windows 95 SR2
• File Name: OEMSETUP.INF Size: 41KB Date: 3/14/97
• Windows 95 SR2 media. (If you have an HP preloaded HDD, the media is
located at C:\Masters\Win95\System\Cabs\)
• Novell Netware 3.12 server that supports Net BEUI, NWLink IPX/SPX,
and
• NWLink NetBIOS transfer protocols.
Device Configuration
• Network Driver Optimization Normal
• Full Duplex Disabled
• Boot PROM Disabled
• Media Type 10BASE-T
Vectra VL8 Vectra VL7
I / O B a s e A d d r e s s F C 4 0 h ( P C I ) F C C 0 h ( P C I )
Interrupt Request 11 (PCI) 9 (PCI)
Procedure
1 With the HP Vectra turned off, install the 3COM Etherlink III 3C905
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Windows 95 SR2
adapter card into a PCI slot.
2 Power on the machine and restart Windows 95 SR2 in MS-DOS Mode.
3 Insert the 3COM drivers diskette (ver. 2.1 downloaded from 3COM’s Web
site) and execute 3C90XCFG.EXE.
4 Select “CONFIGURE NIC” and verify the resource settings listed above
under the heading “Device Configuration.”
5 If changes are required, save those changes and exit.
6 Remove the 3Com cards driver diskette and restart the machine.
7 Windows 95 SR2 should automatically recognize the 3COM 3C905
Ethernet card.
8 With “PCI Ethernet Controller” listed, click on “Next.”
9 Click on “Other Locations” and insert the 3C905 driver’s disk 1 of 2.
10 Set the path to “A:\” and click on “OK.” (If you have a Hewlett-Packard
preloaded HDD, set the path statement to
“C:\MASTERS\LANDRV\3C905\Disk1\”)
11 “3Com Etherlink XL TPO 10Mb Ethernet Adapter” should now be listed.
Click on “Finish.”
12 When prompted, insert the 3C905 driver’s disk 2 of 2 and click on “OK.”
If you are using a Vectra VL7, follow the instructions below and then
continue from step 15.
If you are using a VL8, go straight to step 13.
• In the "Copying Files…" window, the path should read "A:\Win95\" (If
you have an HP pre-loaded HDD, set the path statement to "C:\MASTERS\LANDRV\3C905\Disk2\Win95\")
• Click on "OK" to continue the installation.
13 Insert the 3C905 driver’s disk 1 of 2.
14 Set the path to “A:\” and click on “OK.” (If you have a Hewlett-Packard
preloaded HDD, set the path statement to
“C:\MASTERS\LANDRV\3C905\Disk2\”)
15 Click on “OK” to provide Computer and Workgroup names.
16 At the “Network” dialogue box, click on the “Identification” folder.
17 Enter your “Computer Name,” “Workgroup,” and “Computer Description”
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and click on “Close.” (If you do not have a Computer name, Workgroup
name and Computer description, contact your network administrator.)
18 At the “Insert Disk” notification, click on “OK.”
19 Set the path to your Windows 95 SR2 media and click on “OK.” (If you
have an HP preloaded HDD, the media is located at
C:\Masters\Win95\System\Cabs\)
20 When prompted, insert the 3C905 driver’s disk 2 of 2 and click on “OK.”
21 Set the path to “A:\” and click on “OK.” (If you have an HP preloaded HDD,
set the path statement to “C:\MASTERS\LANDRV\3C905\Disk2\”)
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Windows 95 SR2
22 Click on “YES” to complete installation and restart the machine.
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Connecting to a Netware 4.1 server
Windows for Workgroups Requirements
• HP Vectra with DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed.
• 3COM Etherlink 3C905 Ethernet card and drivers disk ver 2.1.
Connecting to a Netware 4.1 server
Windows for Workgroups
• Vectra VL8 Driver name: 3C90X.LAN Size: 33KB Date: 2/5/98
• Vectra VL7 Driver name: EL90XIDS.INF Size: 2KB Date: 2/23/96
• DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11 media.
• Novell Netware server that supports Net BEUI, NWLink IPX/SPX, and
• NWLink NetBIOS transfer protocols.
• 32-bit Netware client for DOS and MS-Windows.
Device Configuration
• Network Driver Optimization Normal
• Full Duplex Auto Select (N-Way)
• Boot PROM Disabled
• Media Type Auto Select (N-Way)
Vectra VL8 Vectra VL7
I/O Base Address FCC0h (PCI) FC40h (PCI)
Interrupt 9 (PCI) 9 (PCI)
Procedure
1 With the HP Vectra turned off, install the 3COM Fast Etherlink 3C905
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Windows for Workgroups
adapter card into a PCI slot.
2 Power on the machine and allow it to boot to a DOS prompt.
3 Insert the 3COM drivers diskette and execute 3C90XCFG.EXE.
4 Select “CONFIGURE NIC” and verify the resource settings listed above
under the heading “Device Configuration.”
5 If changes are required, save those changes and exit.
6 Remove the 3Com cards driver diskette and insert 32-bit Netware client
for DOS and MS-Windows disk 1.
If you are using a Vectra VL8, go straight to step 7.
If you are using a Vectra VL7, follow the instructions below to complete
the installation.
a Execute INSTALL.EXE and set lines 1-5 as listed below;
• C:\NWCLIENT
•YES
•YES
• C:\WINDOWS
•NO
• 3COM Etherlink XL/Fast Etherlink XL Family. (Use driver provid-
ed on the 3Com driver's disk 1)
b Highlight option 6 to continue with installation.
c When prompted, insert the corresponding disks to complete file trans-
fer and driver installation.
d When the install utility is finished, press <CRTL><ALT><DEL> to re-
start the machine.
e After Windows loads, open the "NETWORK" folder and double-click
the "NETWORK SETUP" icon.
f Select "Networks" and verify that "Novell Netware (Workstation Shell
4.0 and above)" is listed under "Install Windows support for the following network only:"
g Click on "OK" twice and the installation is complete.
7 Execute INST_DOS.EXE and press enter to accept the agreement.
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8 Accept the default installation options by pressing “F10.”
9 At the “Customize Support for Windows” screen, press “F10.”
10 Select 32-bit LAN Drivers and hit the enter key.
11 Page down the Board Drivers list to “USER SPECIFIED 32 BIT DRIVER
LIST” and hit enter.
12 Insert the 3COM Etherlink 3C905 Ethernet card and drivers disk 2, set the
path to “A:\Client32\” and press enter.
13 Select “3Com Fast Etherlink XL / Etherlink XL” and press enter.
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Windows for Workgroups
14 Accept the default frame types press “F10” to continue, and verify the
following entries for the “Installation Configuration Summary”:
15 YES
16 C:\NOVELL\CLIENT32
17 C:\WINDOWS
18 32-bit LAN drivers
19 3Com Fast Etherlink XL / Etherlink XL Driver
20 Press “F10” to save and continue.
21 When prompted, insert the corresponding disks to complete file transfer
and driver installation.
22 When the install utility is finished, press <CRTL><ALT><DEL> to restart
the machine.
23 After Windows loads, open the “NETWORK” folder and double-click the
“NETWORK SETUP” icon.
24 Select “Networks” and verify that “Novell Netware (Workstation Shell 4.0
and above)” is listed under “Install Windows support for the following
network only:”
25 Click on “OK” twice and the installation is complete.
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Connecting to a Netware 4.1 server
Windows 95 SR2 Requirements
• HP Vectra with Windows 95 SR2 installed.
• 3COM Etherlink 3C905 Ethernet card and drivers disk ver 2.1.
Connecting to a Netware 4.1 server
Windows 95 SR2
• File Name: OEMSETUP.INF Size: 41KB Date: 3/14/97
• Windows 95 SR2 media. (If you have an HP preloaded HDD, the media is
located at C:\Masters\Win95\System\Cabs\)
• Novell Netware 4.1 server that supports Net BEUI, NWLink IPX/SPX, and
• NWLink NetBIOS transfer protocols.
Device Configuration
• Network Driver Optimization Normal
• Full Duplex Disabled
• Boot PROM Disabled
• Media Type 10BASE-T
Vectra VL8 Vectra VL7
I/O Base Address FC40h (PCI)
FCC0h (PCI)
Interrupt Request
L e v e l
11 (PCI) 9 (PCI)
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Connecting to a Netware 4.1 server
Windows 95 SR2
Procedure
1 With the HP Vectra turned off, install the 3COM Etherlink III 3C905
adapter card into a PCI slot.
2 Power on the machine and restart Windows 95 SR2 in MS-DOS Mode.
3 Insert the 3COM drivers diskette (ver. 2.1 downloaded from 3COM’s Web
site) and execute 3C90XCFG.EXE.
4 Select “CONFIGURE NIC” and verify the resource settings listed above
under the heading “Device Configuration.”
5 If changes are required, save those changes and exit.
6 Remove the 3Com cards driver diskette and restart the machine.
7 Windows 95 SR2 should automatically recognize the 3COM 3C905
Ethernet card.
8 With “PCI Ethernet Controller” listed, click on “Next.”
9 Click on “Other Locations” and insert the 3C905 driver’s disk 1 of 2.
10 Set the path to “A:\” and click on “OK.” (If you have a Hewlett-Packard
preloaded HDD, set the path statement to
“C:\MASTERS\LANDRV\3C905\Disk1\”)
11 “3Com Etherlink XL TPO 10Mb Ethernet Adapter” should now be listed.
Click on “Finish.”
12 When prompted, insert the 3C905 driver’s disk 2 of 2 and click on “OK.”
If you are using a Vectra VL8, go directly to step 13.
If you are using a Vectra VL7, follow the instructions below then go to step
15.
• In the "Copying Files…" window, the path should read "A:\Win95\" (If
you have an HP pre-loaded HDD, set the path statement to "C:\MASTERS\LANDRV\3C905\Disk2\Win95\")
• Click on "OK" to continue the installation.
13 Insert the 3C905 driver’s disk 1 of 2.
14 Set the path to “A:\” and click on “OK.” (If you have a Hewlett-Packard
preloaded HDD, set the path statement to
“C:\MASTERS\LANDRV\3C905\Disk2\”)
15 Click on “OK” to provide Computer and Workgroup names.
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