Intel PRO/100 User Manual

Intel EtherExpress™PRO/100 TX PCIModel BLAN AdapterInstallation Guide

8TroubleshootingIf Windows NT reports an error or you can’t connect to the network, try thesuggestions here first, then turn to page 14 if necessary.•

94 Specify A:\ (or B:\) as the path, then click OK.5 Follow prompts for any Windows 95 installation disks and restart whenprompted. (If you installed

10Manually Adding an AdapterIf the New Hardware Found dialog box does not appear at startup and youcannot connect to the network, check the Device Man

11Installing Multiple AdaptersAll users: The adapter’s 12-digit, hexadecimal Ethernet address is on asticker near the edge of the adapter. The Etherne

12Manually Configuring for Full DuplexIf your switch supports auto-negotiation with the N-way standard, duplexconfiguration is automatic and no action

135 Click 100 or 10 Mbps, depending on hub speed.6 Click the menu for Duplex Mode7 Click Full.8 Click OK when finished.9 Click Restart Windows NT.Wind

14TroubleshootingIf the adapter can’t connect to the networkMake sure the cable is installed properly.The network cable must be securely attached at b

15Make sure you’re using the correct drivers.Make sure you’re using the drivers that come with this adapter. The driverfilename contains the letter B

16The computer hangs when the drivers are loaded.• Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. See the next page for PCIinstallation tips.• If you are usi

17Technical InformationPCI Installation TipsPCI computers are designed to automatically configure add-in cards each timethe computer starts. Your PCI

ContentsPut the Adapter in the Computer ... 2Connect the Network Cable ...

18Fast Ethernet Wiring100BASE-TX Specification: The 100BASE-TX specification supports 100Mbps transmission over two pairs of category 5 twisted-pair E

19Network software license agreementBY USING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THISAGREEMENT. DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE UNTIL

20Limited lifetime hardware warrantyIntel warrants to the original owner that the hardware product delivered in this package will be free from defects

21FCC compliance statementThis product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part15 of the FC

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1 Late Breaking NewsThis printed document provides useful informationabout adapter compatibility and gives specialinstallation release notes. Look fo

2Put the Adapter in the Computer1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. Then remove its cover.Warning: Turn off and unplug power to the com

3Connect the Network Cable1 Connect a single network cable to the PRO/100B TX PCI adapter asshown below. For 100BASE-TX, your network cable must be f

4DOS and Windows 3.1 Setup for NovellNetWare ClientsImportant Note:Windows 95 users and Windows NT should skip theprocedure on this page and go direct

5Setup displays the adapter’s configuration, then runs a series of diagnos-tic tests that makes sure the adapter and network are functioningproperly.

6Windows NT Server or WorkstationAutomatic configurationPCI computers automatically detect and configure PCI-compliant adapterswhile booting. The PRO/

7PROSet is an enhanced utility that you can use to easily configure andtest your adapter in Windows NT. PROSet also displays the computerresources tha