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1. The configuration mode choices are 3Com or IBM mode The default configuration mode is 3Com mode See Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually for details A message states that the NIC s configuration is complete 6 Remove TokenDisk diskette 1 and press any key to reboot your PC The login prompt for a NetWare server appears 7 Log in to the NetWare server with your ID and password Your PC is now configured as a NetWare DOS ODI client If you cannot connect to the NetWare server see 1 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting NIC Installation INSTALLING A NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 95 toee This chapter describes how to install the NDIS 4 driver for the TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 NIC in Windows 95 environments The NDIS 4 driver conforms to Microsoft s latest NDIS 4 0 miniport specification and provides the following features m DynamicAccess Class of Service Auto ring speed detection m Promiscuous mode The 3C319 NIC NDIS 3 full MAC driver which is compatible with Microsoft s earlier NDIS 3 x specification is available on TokenDisk diskette 1 in the WIN95 subdirectory However the features listed above are available only with the NDIS 4 driver Explicit instructions for installing the NDIS 3 driver are no longer provided in this guide because that driver has been superseded by the NDIS 4 driver which provides additional features such as DynamicAccess Class of Service If you still want
2. Tl Seroll F1 Help ESC lt Cancel gt Figure 8 2 Network Drivers Menu 10 11 Installing the Client Driver for NetWare 8 5 When the NetWare Driver screen appears select Copy DOS ODI Client Driver At the prompt accept the NWCLIENT directory as the default for the destination of the driver or enter a new path The NetWare driver and NET CFG file are copied to your PC Exit to DOS Edit the AUTOEXEC BAT file and add the following lines C path LSL C path 3CTOKEN C path IPXODI Cc F path VLM C path is the directory you choose for the NetWare client files and the DOS ODI driver Use the latest Novell files from the Novell forum on the CompuServe site or from your authorized reseller Edit your CONFIG SYS file and include these statements Files lt value gt Buffers lt value gt Lastdrive Z Novell recommends that lt va ue gt be at least 20 for each statement Remove TokenDisk diskette 1 from the floppy drive Reboot your PC This completes the manual NetWare DOS ODI client driver installation 8 6 CHAPTER 8 MANUALLY INSTALLING MISCELLANEOUS NETWORK DRIVERS Installing the OS 2 Network Driver for NetWare TokenDisk diskette 1 includes the Novell NetWare OS 2 ODI driver NWCLIENT 3CTOKEN SYS The HELP NWOS2ODI TXT file includes instructions for installing this driver Installing the Server Driver for NetWare The NW410 directory on TokenDisk di
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6. Group 2 test A lobe cable is the section of cable that attaches a ring station or network device to a MAU or wiring hub Running the Diagnostic Tests The Configuration and Diagnostic Program can be started from the menus or the DOS command line For command line instructions see the INSTRUCT TXT file in the HELP subdirectory on TokenDisk diskette 1 Insert TokenDisk diskette 1 in the floppy drive and type a Enter To start the diagnostic program type 3trdiag Enter The Configuration and Diagnostic Program main window appears as shown in Figure 9 2 Use the arrow keys to select the Test pull down menu shown in Figure 9 2 Diagnostic Test Types 9 5 m Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program Version 2 0 _ uit nstall T iew elect F1 Help R Test Setu F6 Echo Server F7 Selected NIC 3Com 3C319 Token Ring Address 00608C112233 TokenLink Velocity 16 4 16 bit ISA NIC ENTER Run the Diagnostic Tests Alt lt Highlighted Key gt Execute Function M Scroll F1l Help F3 Exit F4 Configure NIC F6 Test Setup Figure 9 2 Configuration and Diagnostic Program Main Window 4 Select Run Tests The Run Tests dialog box appears similar to the one shown in Figure 9 3 Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program Version 2 0 Quit Install Test View Select 7 TOn B90 E Run 3Com 3C319 Token Ring Address a312240b00a0 R Group 1 Test
7. ISA bus or Extended Industry Standard Architecture EISA bus This NIC is referred to as the 3C319 NIC in this guide High Performance Features The 3C319 NIC is designed for high network performance and trouble free operation This section describes the performance features of the 3C319 NIC DynamicAccess Class of Service 3Com s DynamicAccess features optimize network performance With the DynamicAccess Class of Service feature you can select the applications such as multimedia sessions that require the highest priority access to your network Based on your selection the network device driver recognizes high priority applications and prioritizes their data transmissions The NIC implements dual queues to ensure that high priority traffic gets transmitted before normal priority traffic When high priority traffic is available for transmission a high priority token is requested Parallel Tasking Architecture Parallel Tasking architecture provides the industry s fastest performance by pipelining data between the PC and the network Parallel Tasking technology improves network data throughput by overlapping processing tasks to speed data transmission and reception 1 2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION For example the 3C319 NIC begins writing the first portion of a data frame to the network before it has completed reading it from PC memory Full Duplex Dedicated Token Ring Support Full duplex Dedicated Token Ring DT
8. NIC Installation for help ey 3 INSTALLING NETWARE DOS CLIENTS AUTOMATICALLY The 3Com AutoLink software utility automatically configures one 3C319 NIC and installs the DOS 16 bit ODI client network driver for NetWare 3 12 and 4 10 systems This chapter describes running the AutoLink program Disregard this chapter if you do not want to install the DOS 16 bit client driver for NetWare AutoLink Software Functions p AutoLink software configures your PC as a NetWare DOS ODI client The AutoLink configuration program performs the following functions a Configures a single 3C319 NIC The AutoLink configuration utility cannot be used to configure multiple 3C319 NICs a Installs the NetWare client software from TokenDisk diskette 1 a Modifies the CONFIG SYS AUTOEXEC BAT and NET CFG files The previous versions of these files are renamed CONFIG 3CM AUTOEXEC 3CM and NET 3CM The AutoLink configuration utility is a DOS application It cannot run in PCs running OS 2 Windows 95 or Windows NT 3 2 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING NETWARE DOS CLIENTS AUTOMATICALLY Before Using the AutoLink Configuration Utility Make sure that the following steps have been performed before using the AutoLink configuration utility a The NIC is installed in your DOS based PC and is connected to the network m NetWare version 3 12 or later is installed on the server if necessary m A NetWare server account is availa
9. Windows 95 or Windows NT environment follow these steps 1 In the Control Panel group double click the Class of Service icon The Supported Applications tab of the 3Com Class of Service Setup screen appears as shown in Figure 7 1 3Com Class Of Service Setup Supported Applications Additional Ranges Advanced Options Class Of Service o PynamicAccess CLASS OF SERVICE a Select Class of Service capable applications Cancel i Help Figure 7 1 3Com Class of Service Setup Screen 2 Click Enable in the Class of Service box The default mode is Disable Adding Class of Service Ranges and Protocols 7 3 3 Click the boxes next to the appropriate application names for which you want to activate Class of Service For the NDIS 4 driver to recognize high priority network traffic it must know if a stream of network traffic was generated by a given application If an application is not listed here you can obtain gt the necessary information from the application s manufacturer and manually enter the information in the Additional Ranges tab 4 Click OK Adding Class of Service Ranges and Protocols You can add information for Class of Service applications that you want to prioritize but which are not listed on the 3Com Class of Service Setup screen Figure 7 1 You must specify port or socket ranges as well as the network protocol being used Obtain the information from the application manufactur
10. can be disabled to solve this problem The default is enabled 6 INSTALLING A NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS NT ete le t This chapter describes how to install the NDIS 4 driver for the TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 NIC in Windows NT environments The NDIS 4 driver conforms to Microsoft s latest NDIS 4 0 miniport specification and provides the following features m DynamicAccess Class of Service Auto ring speed detection m Promiscuous mode The 3C319 NIC NDIS 3 full MAC driver which is compatible with Microsoft s earlier NDIS 3 x specification is available on TokenDisk diskette 1 in the WINNT subdirectory However the features listed above are available only with the NDIS 4 driver Explicit instructions for installing the NDIS 3 driver are gt no longer provided in this guide because that driver has been superseded by the NDIS 4 driver which provides additional features such as DynamicAccess Class of Service If you still want to load the NDIS 3 driver follow the instructions provided in this guide for the NDIS 4 driver When directed to insert TokenDisk diskette 2 containing the NDIS 4 driver you should instead insert TokenDisk diskette 1 which contains the NDIS 3 driver In all other respects the instructions for installing the NDIS 4 driver and NDIS 3 driver are nearly identical 6 2 CHAPTER 6 INSTALLING A NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS NT Before Installing the Driver Before installing
11. can be either half duplex or full duplex DynamicAccess technology A 3Com set of features that optimize network performance See also Class of Service Full duplex Extended Industry Standard Architecture A mode of operation in which a token ring station can simultaneously transmit and receive independent data streams Dedicated transmissions occur between the station and switch token passing no longer occurs Hexadecimal IBM mode IEEE 802 5 A number system with a base of sixteen In hexadecimal the first ten digits are 0 9 and the last six digits are A F This number system is identified in this guide by a number or character followed by h A mode of operation for 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA NICs with configuration options restricted to the same options provided by IBM 16 4 Token Ring Adapters Either 3Com or IBM drivers can be used when the NIC is configured in IBM mode The standard for the token ring access method and physical layer specifications developed by a subcommittee of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE 802 committee Input Output I O ISA The method medium or device such as a keyboard monitor floppy disk hard disk NIC or printer used to transfer data to a PC or from the PC back to a device or a network Industry Standard Architecture Local area network A communications network within a limited physical area such as a building that provides high s
12. in nature and developed solely at private expense The Software is delivered as Commercial Computer Software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7014 June 1995 or as a commercial item as defined in FAR 2 101 a and as such is provided with only such rights as are provided in this License Agreement which is 3Com s standard commercial license for the Software Technical data is provided with limited rights only as provided in DFAR 252 227 7015 Nov 1995 or FAR 52 227 14 June 1987 whichever is applicable TERM AND TERMINATION This license will expire fifty 50 years from the date that you first use the Software if it is not earlier terminated You may terminate it at any time by destroying the Software and documentation together with all copies and merged portions in any form It will also terminate immediately if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this License Agreement Upon such termination you agree to destroy the Software and documentation together with all copies and merged portions in any form GOVERNING LAW This License Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California as such laws are applied to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within California between California residents and by the laws of the United States You agree that the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 1980 is hereby excluded in its entirety from application to this License Agr
13. is disabled by default when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 To activate Class of Service see Chapter 7 Configuring DynamicAccess Class of Service CONFIGURING THE NIC MANUALLY This chapter describes how to configure the 3C319 NIC manually using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program on TokenDisk diskette 1 Use the procedures in this chapter if m Your PC does not provide PnP configuration the BIOS does not have a utility that recognizes and configures PnP enabled devices m The PnP utility on your PC does not detect and configure the 3C319 NIC Your network operating system does not support PnP configuration m You need to reconfigure a parameter not set by the PnP BIOS m You need to disable PnP for the 3C319 NIC m You have a system failure while using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program Change the default configuration for the NIC only if you have conflicts with other devices or cards See Table 2 1 for initial settings set by 3Com for configuration options For standard settings of commonly used devices refer to the SYSRESRC TXT file in the HELP directory on TokenDisk diskette 1 This chapter does not apply to 3C319 NICs installed in EISA PCs with the AutoSwitch option enabled To change software option settings in an EISA PC use the EISA configuration utility provided with the PC 5 2 CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING THE NIC MANUALLY Before Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Pro
14. path identifies the location of the NDIS 4 OEMSETUPINF file for Windows NT 3 51 8 Click OK to select the NIC The driver files are copied to the C drive A prompt appears asking if you want to restart your computer 9 Remove the TokenDisk diskette and click Restart now This completes the installation Auto ring speed detection is automatically enabled when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows NT If you want to disable auto ring speed detection see Auto Ring Speed Detection in Chapter 7 The DynamicAccess Class of Service feature is disabled by default when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows NT To activate Class of Service see Chapter 7 Configuring DynamicAccess Class of Service Windows NT 4 0 Follow these steps to install the 3Com NDIS 4 driver for Windows NT 4 0 1 In the My Computer group double click the Control Panel icon 2 In the Control Panel group double click the Network icon 3 In the Network dialog box click the Adapters tab 4 In the Adapters tab click Add 6 4 CHAPTER 6 INSTALLING A NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS NT 10 11 In the Select Network Adapter dialog box click Have Disk The Insert Disk dialog box appears Insert TokenDisk diskette 2 in the floppy drive Type the following path and click OK a This path identifies the location of the NDIS 4 OEMSETUPINF file for Windows NT 4 0 The Select OEM Option dialog box appears Select 3Com TokenL
15. the 3C319 NIC you must install network drivers If you have disabled PnP and manually configured the NIC for your Windows 95 1 environment go to Chapter 4 Installing a Network Driver for Windows 95 For Windows NT environments 1 go to Chapter 6 Installing a Network Driver for Windows NT For information on manually installing drivers for other operating systems see Chapter 8 Manually Installing Miscellaneous Network Drivers Changing the Configuration of Multiple NICs If you have more than one 3C319 NIC in a PC you must configure each one separately Go to the main window of the Configuration and Diagnostic Program press F10 and select the next NIC Repeat steps 4 through 9 in the section Changing Configuration Option Settings Configuration Options This section discusses the configuration options for the 3C319 NIC For instructions on changing any of these options see the section Changing Configuration Option Settings earlier in this chapter The following configuration options are available a Plug and Play PnP Configuration Mode m Ring Speed Configuration Options 5 7 I O Base Address BIOS MMIO Address Location Shared RAM Page Size and Address Range Interrupt Request Level Memory Mode I O Mode IRQ Driver Type AutoSwitch Boot PROM Zero Wait State Plug and Play PnP This option enables a PC with Plug and Play PnP support to allocate reso
16. 01 driver a Windows for Workgroups drivers This chapter also provides information about obtaining and using IBM drivers and about using Remote Program Load RPL to obtain boot images from various network operating system providers Examining Driver Files on the TokenDisk Diskettes Two TokenDisk diskettes with network drivers are shipped with the 3C319 NIC The following sections describe the contents of each diskette 8 2 CHAPTER 8 MANUALLY INSTALLING MISCELLANEOUS NETWORK DRIVERS TokenDisk Diskette 1 Contents TokenDisk diskette 1 includes the following network drivers a NetWare DOS ODI driver 3CTOKEN COM a NetWare OS 2 ODI driver 3CTOKEN SYS m NetWare server driver 3CTOKEN LAN a NDIS 2 01 DOS driver TLNK3 DOS a NDIS 2 01 OS 2 driver TLNK3 0S82 Use the NDIS 2 01 driver for the following network operating systems a IBM LAN Server a Banyan VINES a DEC PATHWORKS a Artisoft LANtastic Al a Microsoft LAN Manager a NDIS 3 0 full MAC driver for Windows NT TLNKV SYS Windows 95 TLNKV VXD and Windows for Workgroups TLNK3 386 Explicit instructions for installing the NDIS 3 driver gt are no longer provided in this guide because that driver has been superseded by the NDIS 4 driver which provides additional features such as DynamicAccess Class of Service If you still want to load the NDIS 3 driver follow the instructions provided in this guide for the NDIS 4 driver When directed to insert TokenDisk dis
17. 2 5 5 9 ring speed 2 5 5 8 ROM address locations 5 9 shared RAM address range 2 5 5 9 zero wait state 2 5 5 11 connector type DB 9 2 3 pin assignments A 2 RJ 45 2 3 Continuous option 9 6 controlled access unit CAU 2 4 conventions notice icons About This Guide 2 text About This Guide 2 daisy chaining NICs 2 3 DAU 2 4 DB 9 connector 2 3 A 2 DEC PATHWORKS 8 2 Dedicated Token Ring 1 2 diagnostic program 9 2 diagnostic tests Group 1 9 3 Group 2 9 4 running 9 4 diskette description TokenDisk 1 8 2 TokenDisk 2 8 3 driver installation See installation drivers See network drivers dual access unit DAU 2 4 DynamicAccess technology advanced options 7 5 concurrent UDP streams 7 7 disable receive packet buffering 7 8 disable switch packet prioritization 7 8 FIFO packet threshold 7 7 low priority ratio 7 7 natural packet interval 7 8 settings descriptions 7 7 E EISA configuration utility 5 1 F fax service See 3ComFacts full duplex 1 2 G Group 1 tests defined 9 3 setting up 9 6 Group 2 test defined 9 4 setting up 9 6 Group Select area 9 6 l IBM drivers 8 8 IBM LAN Server 8 2 8 6 IBM mode 1 3 5 4 5 7 inspecting the NIC 2 2 installation driver IBM 8 8 NDIS 2 01 8 1 8 2 8 6 NetWare DOS ODI clients 3 1 8 3 NetWare OS 2 8 6 NetWare server 8 2 8 6 Windows 95 4 2 Windows 95 OSR2 4 6 Windows 95 retail 4 3 Windows for Workgroups 8 6 Windows NT 3 51 6 2 Windows NT 4 0 6 3 N
18. 2 5 specifications Use Category 3 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP or types 1 or 6 shielded twisted pair STP cabling Pin Assignments The 3C319 NIC can be connected to a network with either a DB 9 or an RJ 45 connector Figure A 1 and Figure A 2 show the pin assignments for these connectors A 2 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS RX TX AARON Figure A 1 DB 9 Connector Pin Assignments 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 12345678 Figure A 2 RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments TECHNICAL SUPPORT eee le e e re 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services This appendix describes these services Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication For the very latest we recommend that you access 3Com Corporation s World Wide Web site Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day 7 days a week through the following online systems a World Wide Web site m 3Com Bulletin Board Service 3ComBBS a 3ComFacts automated fax service 3ComForum on CompuServe online service World Wide Web Site Access the latest networking information on 3Com Corporation s World Wide Web site by entering our URL into your Internet browser http www 3com com This service features the latest information about 3Com solutions and technologies customer service and support new
19. 5 Configuring the NIC Manually to disable PnP for the 3C319 NIC and then configure the NIC If a test fails you can get additional information by highlighting the test that failed in the Run Tests dialog box and pressing Enter You can also highlight the Zoom button and press Enter The program notifies you of the error and suggests actions for solving the problem CAUTION Turn off the power before inserting or removing the 3C319 NIC from the PC Follow these steps to isolate the problem further Seat the 3C319 NIC firmly in the slot Inspect all cables and connections Make sure that the LEDs on the 3C319 NIC and the MAU light or that the solenoid on the MAU engages 9 8 CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING NIC INSTALLATION 4 Ensure that the settings memory allocations interrupts etc for the 3C319 NIC do not conflict with other devices installed in the PC See Table 2 1 for initial settings set by 3Com for configuration options See Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually for a description of the settings 5 Check that the ring speed 4 or 16 matches the network speed Select the View pull down menu in the Configuration and Diagnostic Program and select NIC Information to view the current 3C319 NIC configuration 6 If you installed the 3C319 NIC correctly and still experience problems review your configuration procedures Make sure that you have properly configured your PC for the 3C319 NIC Refer to Chapt
20. 6 bit client network driver for NetWare 3 12 and 4 10 systems 2 6 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE 3C319 NIC If you installed the 3C319 NIC in a PC running Windows 95 with PnP it will be configured automatically when you install the driver See 1 Chapter 4 Installing a Network Driver for Windows 95 After installing the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 you have the option to enable DynamicAccess Class of Service support for the 3C319 NIC See Chapter 7 Configuring DynamicAccess Class of Service If you installed the 3C319 NIC in a PC running Windows NT disable PnP before installing the driver See Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually for instructions on disabling PnP For Windows NT driver 7 installation instructions see Chapter 6 Installing a Network Driver for Windows NT After installing the NDIS 4 driver for Windows NT you have the option to enable DynamicAccess Class of Service support for the 3C319 NIC See Chapter 7 Configuring DynamicAccess Class of Service If you installed the 3C319 NIC in a PC running Windows for Workgroups with PnP disable PnP before installing the driver See Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually for instructions on disabling PnP For Windows for Workgroups driver installation 1 information see Installing a Driver for Windows for Workgroups in Chapter 8 If you installed the 3C319 NIC in a PC without PnP or installed the NIC in a PC w
21. 802 5 specifications Do not daisy chain token ring NICs or connect them back to back 2 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE 3C319 NIC 3 Connect the other end of the cable to a network p dual access unit DAU a multistation access unit MAU controlled access unit CAU or a token ring switch The 3C319 NIC can operate in full duplex mode when attached to a Dedicated Token Ring DTR enabled switch Plug in the PC and turn the power on The next step is to verify that the PC operating system recognizes the 3C319 NIC as a new device and configures it If the operating system cannot automatically configure the NIC you must configure it manually Before Configuring the NIC and Installing the Driver After you have installed the 3C319 NIC in your PC the next step is to configure the NIC and install the network driver for your environment For some operating systems NIC configuration and driver installation are automatic for others you need to manually configure the NIC before installing the driver Most PCs produced after 1995 include Plug and Play PnP capabilities When you turn on the computer after installing the NIC PnP assigns settings to the following resources a O base address a Interrupt request level a BIOS MMIO base address m Shared RAM address The configuration parameters are set initially by 3Com Table 2 1 lists the default settings of the 3C319 NIC at shipment Before Configuring the NIC and
22. 9 NIC LEDs Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program Diagnostic Test Types Troubleshooting Tips 3C319 NIC LEDs Light emitting diodes LEDs on the backplate of the 3C319 NIC shown in Figure 9 1 indicate the configured ring speed and whether or not the 3C319 NIC is inserted into the ring The LEDs also light when drivers are loading and when the diagnostics program is running 16 Mbps Figure 9 1 NIC LEDs 9 2 CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING NIC INSTALLATION When the green LED labeled 4 is lit it indicates that the 3C319 NIC is set to 4 Mbps speed and is correctly inserted into the token ring network When the yellow LED labeled 16 is lit it indicates that the 3C319 NIC is set to 16 Mbps and is correctly inserted into the token ring network Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program You can run the Configuration and Diagnostic Program on TokenDisk diskette 1 to test the setup or configuration and test for physical board problems The diagnostic program tests the 3C319 NIC not the network Boot from DOS before running the diagnostic program Connect the 3C319 NIC to the network for all diagnostic tests The Configuration and Diagnostic Program is a DOS application that does not function properly if the 3C319 NIC drivers are already installed The program also indicates memory conflicts if you run it with a memory manager without excluding the memory range used by the 3C319 NIC Y
23. A drive and type a 3trdiag Enter Select Install and press Enter Press Enter to select Configure NIC The screen shown in Figure 5 2 appears 7 Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program Version 2 0 Quit Install Test View Select i Ta S NIC Configuration C Plug and Play Configuration Mode 1 0 Base Address Interrupt Request Level Ring Speed BIOS MMIO Base Address Shared RAM Address Range Memory Mode I O Mode IR Driver Type Auto Switch Enabled 3Com 300h 5 16 Mbps cco0o0h D8000h DBFFFh 16 bit 16 bit Edge Triggered Disabled ENTER Change the Setting Tl Seroll Alt lt Highlighted Key gt Execute Function Figure 5 2 NIC Configuration Screen 4 If Plug and Play is enabled use the arrow keys to select Plug and Play and press Enter to disable it 5 Use the arrow keys to select another parameter and press Enter A second dialog box appears to allow you to make your choice 5 6 CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING THE NIC MANUALLY 6 If you want to change other configuration option settings use the arrow keys to select a setting and press Enter You can use a mouse provided a mouse driver is installed on your PC In this case click the setting you want Continue this procedure to select other options Press Tab until you highlight OK Press Enter This procedure saves the new settings to the NIC After manually configuring
24. GOVERNING LAW This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara CA 95052 8145 408 764 5000 FCC CLASS B CERTIFICATION STATEMENT 3Com Corporation Model Nos 3C319 FCC ID DF63C319 Made in U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Canadian Department of Communications Equipment Standards entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorie
25. IC 2 1 interrupt request level IRQ 2 5 5 10 O base address 2 5 5 8 O mode 2 5 5 10 RQ driver type 2 5 5 11 L LAA See Locally Administered Address LAN Manager Microsoft 8 2 8 6 LAN Server IBM 8 2 8 6 LANtastic Al Artisoft 8 2 LEDs 9 1 obe cable 9 2 9 4 Locally Administered Address LAA 7 11 M MAU 2 4 9 2 9 4 memory conflicts 3 2 memory manager 3 2 memory mode 2 5 5 10 Microsoft LAN Manager 8 2 8 6 Windows 95 4 2 Windows for Workgroups 8 6 Windows NT 6 2 MMIO Register Write Read Test 9 3 multiple NICs 5 6 multistation access unit MAU 2 4 N NDIS drivers 2 real mode 8 6 2 01 DOS driver 8 1 8 2 8 6 3 protected mode driver 8 6 3 0 driver 8 2 4 driver Windows 95 4 2 Windows NT 6 2 NET CFG file 8 5 NetWare 3CTOKEN COM 8 2 3CTOKEN SYS 8 2 DOS ODI driver 3 4 8 1 8 2 OS 2 ODI driver 8 1 8 2 server driver 8 1 8 2 network drivers IBM 1 3 8 8 installing 8 3 8 6 NDIS 8 6 NetWare OS 2 8 6 NetWare server 8 6 obtaining 8 8 ODI 3 1 8 6 Windows 95 4 1 Windows for Workgroups 8 6 Windows NT 6 1 network supplier support B 4 NICs configuration options 5 6 multiple 5 6 ring speed 3 4 5 8 ROM address locations 5 9 shared RAM page size and address range 5 9 O ODI 3 1 ODI driver See NetWare online technical services B 1 Open NIC for Ring Operation Test 9 3 operating system requirements 2 1 option settings 5 6 OS 2 network drivers 8 6 OSR2 4 6 P package conte
26. Installing the Driver 2 5 Table 2 1 Initial Settings of Configuration Options Default Settings Default Settings in in PCs without Option PCs with PnP Support PnP Support Plug and Play Enabled Enabled Configuration Mode 3Com 3Com I O Base Address Set by PnP A20h Interrupt Request Level Set by PnP 2 9 Ring Speed 16 Mbps 16 Mbps BIOS MMIO Base Address Set by PnP CCcooo RAM Page Size 16K 16K Shared RAM Address Range Set by PnP D8000 DBFFF Memory Mode 16 bit 16 bit 0 Mode 16 bit 16 bit IRQ Driver Type Edge Triggered Edge Triggered AutoSwitch Disabled Disabled Boot PROM Disabled Disabled Zero Wait State Enabled Enabled If you require other settings you must change them manually as described in Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually and then reboot gt If your PnP PC does not detect and automatically configure the 3Com NIC do not assume the NIC is defective The BIOS PnP may be an early design or the design may be nonstandard Use the procedures in Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually to disable PnP and configure the NIC Proceed with NIC configuration and driver installation according to the conditions described below a f you have a single 3C319 NIC installed and want to load a single NetWare DOS ODI client see Chapter 3 Installing NetWare DOS Clients Automatically Chapter 3 describes using the 3Com AutoLink utility to configure the NIC automatically and install the DOS 1
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28. M compatible settings To use the IBM 16 4 Token Ring Adapter drivers supplied with your network operating system copy them to your PC and follow the instructions that accompany the network operating system Using Remote Program Load RPL The Remote Program Load capability included with the 3C319 NIC allows you to load boot images from Novell NetWare IBM LAN Server Microsoft LAN Manager and Banyan VINES servers If RPL is enabled on the NIC and on the network server the PC can boot from a server on the token ring network using the configured NIC This eliminates the need to use local drives or diskettes RPL can be disabled to allow the PC to boot from its hard disk using 3Com s 3TRDIAG program You can also use IBM s installation and RPL operation documentation for 3C319 NIC procedures The RPL capability can only be used with a O base addresses A20h or A24h m Shared RAM address D8000 Using Remote Program Load RPL 8 9 m BIOS MMIO address CC000 a IRQs 2 3 6 or 7 RPL is not supported on the 3C319 NIC in an EISA PC with the AutoSwitch function enabled Before Using RPL To use RPL enable the boot PROM feature on the NIC and use the procedures that follow Refer to your network operating system documentation for instructions on how to create a boot image that loads the IBM token ring driver Enabling RPL D gt O On HO UI The following procedure explains how to enable RPL Refer to your netw
29. Manager a IBM OS 2 Warp or OS 2 Warp Connect 100 IBM Compatibility The 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC is 100 compatible with any commercially available driver or application that functions with the legacy TROPIC chip based IBM adapters If a 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC is not 100 compatible as defined above with any driver or application written to function on any IBM ISA Token Ring adapter 3Com will refund the purchase price of the NIC If you believe your TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC is not compatible contact the support group of the organization from which you purchased the NIC For information about 3Com technical support see Appendix B 2 Cese INSTALLING THE 3C319 NIC This chapter describes how to install the TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC Part No 3C319 in an ISA or EISA PC and how to connect the PC to the network Installation Requirements Installation of the 3C319 NIC requires the following An ISA or ElSA bus PC with at least 640 K of RAM and an 80386 80486 or Pentium processor A 16 bit ISA or 32 bit EISA expansion slot A high density 3 5 inch floppy diskette drive Category 3 4 or 5 UTP or types 1 or 6 STP cabling TokenDisk diskettes 1 and 2 containing the installation program Configuration and Diagnostic Program and drivers he Configuration and Diagnostic Program supplied gt on TokenDisk diskette 1 is a DOS application Before running the Configuration an
30. Menu with Driver Installation and Update Selected 8 4 Network Drivers Menu 8 4 NIC LEDs 9 1 Configuration and Diagnostic Program Main Window 9 5 Run Tests Dialog Box 9 5 Test Setup Dialog Box 9 6 DB 9 Connector Pin Assignments A 2 RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignments A 2 TABLES Notice Icons 2 Text Conventions 2 Initial Settings of Configuration Options 2 5 Installation Procedures for Supported Network Environments 2 7 3Com Mode Versus IBM Mode 5 4 xi ABOUT THIS GUIDE About This Guide provides an overview of this guide describes guide conventions and tells you where to look for specific information Introduction p p This guide describes how to install configure and troubleshoot the 3C319 TokenLink Velocity ISA network interface card NIC The HELP directory on TokenDisk diskette 1 contains the latest technical information This guide is intended for network installers who are familiar with local area networking LAN technology token ring technology and network interface card installation If the information in the Release Notes shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide follow the Release Notes How to Use This Guide This table shows where to find specific information in this guide If you are looking for Turn to 3C319 NIC features and product overview Chapter 1 3C319 NIC installation and cabling procedures Chapter 2 Installation and configuratio
31. N Wide area network A network covering large distances 50 square miles or more that may include packet switched or public data and value added networks INDEX Numbers 3 319 NIC configuring 5 2 default settings 5 1 inspecting 2 2 3Com Bulletin Board Service 3ComBBS B 2 3Com mode 1 3 5 3 5 8 3Com sales offices B 5 3Com URL B 1 3ComFacts B 3 3ComForum B 4 3CTOKEN COM 8 2 3CTOKEN SYS 8 2 8 6 3TRDIAG utility 8 8 A AIP Checksum Test 9 3 Artisoft LANtastic Al 8 2 auto ring speed detection 1 2 7 8 AUTOEXEC BAT file 8 5 AutoLink feature for NetWare 3 1 5 1 AUTOLINK CFG file 3 2 AutoSwitch 2 5 5 11 B Banyan VINES 8 2 BIOS MMIO base address 2 5 5 9 boot PROM 1 2 2 5 5 11 Boot PROM Test 9 3 bulletin board service B 2 bus EISA 1 1 2 1 ISA 1 1 2 1 C cable recommended 2 3 A 1 CAU 2 4 Class of Service configuring 7 1 overview 1 1 Close NIC Test 9 4 CompuServe 8 5 B 4 CONFIG SYS file 3 3 8 5 configuration automatic for NDIS 8 6 for NetWare DOS ODI client 3 1 Plug and Play 2 5 manual 5 5 Configuration and Diagnostic Program 9 2 9 4 configuration mode 2 5 5 7 configuration options AutoSwitch 2 5 5 11 BIOS MMIO base address 2 5 5 9 boot PROM 2 5 5 11 configuration mode 2 5 5 7 interrupt request level 2 5 5 10 I O base address 2 5 5 8 VO mode 2 5 5 10 IRQ driver type 2 5 5 11 memory mode 2 5 5 10 Plug and Play 5 7 primary alternate adapter 5 8 RAM page size
32. NIC for Ring Operation Test Enabled Ring Operations Test Enabled Close NIC Test Enabled Group 1 Group 2 epetitions q2 Times Continuous E able Group D sable Group rrors X Halt on Error ae ck 1 Select a Test Group to View Alt lt Highlighted Key gt Execute Function TAB Next Field SHIFT TAB Previous Field F1 Help ESC lt Cancel gt Figure 9 4 Test Setup Dialog Box 2 Press Tab to move from field to field and select any field within the Test Setup dialog box Within the Group Select area use the arrow keys to select Group 1 or Group 2 Use the Enable Group or Disable Group options to enable or disable a group of tests Troubleshooting Tips 9 7 For a description of these tests refer to the online help in the diagnostic program 3 Select OK and press Enter The Run Tests Dialog box reappears Figure 9 3 4 To run the tests select Start and press Enter Troubleshooting Tips p If a diagnostic test fails the 3C319 NIC may not be defective The problem is usually incorrect option settings or option settings that conflict with the settings of other boards or the 3C319 NIC may be improperly installed Windows NT versions 3 51 and 4 0 are not PnP enabled operating systems If the network driver fails to load when the 3C319 NIC is installed in a PnP PC configure the NIC using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program on TokenDisk diskette 1 Follow the procedures in Chapter
33. R is an enhancement to the IEEE 802 5 standard that allows a 16 Mbps switch port to be dedicated to a station In full duplex mode a station can simultaneously transmit and receive independent data streams for potential data throughput of 32 Mbps The 3C319 NIC operates in full duplex mode when attached to a DTR switch Other Features 100 compatibility with IBM legacy drivers and applications Full connectivity with IBM AS 400 and mainframe computers Plug and Play installation for ease of use in many PCs and advanced operating systems AutoLink software for easy installation of NetWare 16 bit client drivers Universal boot PROM for booting your computer remotely from a network server Diagnostic programs to aid problem solving CISPR B and FCC B certification for reduced electromagnetic interference when using either shielded twisted pair STP or unshielded twisted pair UTP cables Data rates of 4 or 16 Mbps over STP or UTP cables Auto ring speed detection option that permits the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 and Windows NT to detect and operate at the current ring data rate Other Features 1 3 Promiscuous mode support for the Windows 95 and Windows NT NDIS miniport drivers In promiscuous mode the NIC receives and forwards all network packets that arrive regardless of the node to which they are addressed Applications such as Microsoft Systems Management Server require the driver to be in promiscuous mode wh
34. ROUBLESHOOTING NIC INSTALLATION 3C319 NIC LEDs 9 1 Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program 9 2 Diagnostic Test Types 9 2 Group 1 Diagnostics 9 3 MMIO Register Write Read Test 9 3 Boot PROM Test 9 3 AIP Checksum Test 9 3 Shared RAM Boundary Domain Test 9 3 Shared RAM Write Read Test 9 3 Timer Test 9 3 Open NIC for Ring Operation Test 9 3 Ring Operations Test 9 4 Close NIC Test 9 4 Group 2 Diagnostic 9 4 Running the Diagnostic Tests 9 4 Changing the Test Setup 9 6 Troubleshooting Tips 9 7 SPECIFICATIONS Cabling A 1 Pin Assignments A 1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services B 1 World Wide Web Site B 1 3Com Bulletin Board Service B 2 Access by Analog Modem B 2 Access by Digital Modem B 2 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service B 3 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service B 4 Support from Your Network Supplier B 4 Support from 3Com B 5 Returning Products for Repair B 7 GLOSSARY INDEX 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY FCC CLAss B CERTIFICATION STATEMENT 3CoM END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT vii 5 1 5 2 7 1 7 3 7 4 7 5 8 1 8 2 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 A 1 A 2 FIGURES Main Menu 5 3 NIC Configuration Screen 5 5 3Com Class of Service Setup Screen 7 2 Initial Class of Service Additional Ranges Screen 7 4 Class of Service Additional Ranges Screen with Added Ranges 7 5 Class of Service Advanced Options Screen 7 6 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA Adapter Dialog Box 7 9 Main
35. The Configuration and Diagnostic Program also allows the selection of the following additional parameters 3Com recommends that you avoid changing these configuration settings Memory Mode Allows operation with 8 bit or 16 bit memory interfaces The default is 16 bit but the 8 bit option is provided for backward compatibility with older PCs The Parallel Tasking feature is disabled in 8 bit mode I O Mode Allows operation with 8 bit or 16 bit I O interfaces The default is 16 bit but the 8 bit option is provided for backward compatibility with older PCs Configuration Options 5 11 IRQ Driver Type Provides a choice of IRQ signal drivers to the ISA bus The level sensitive type relies on the motherboard circuitry for reliable operation and allows shared interrupts Edge triggering is a more robust technique because it is independent of motherboard circuitry but does not allow shared interrupts The default is edge triggered AutoSwitch When enabled allows installation of the 3C319 NIC in an EISA PC by the EISA configuration utility without running the 3TRDIAG program first The default is disabled Do not enable AutoSwitch if you installed the 3C319 NIC in an ISA PC Boot PROM When enabled allows the PC to boot from a server The default is disabled Zero Wait State When enabled allows the PC to communicate with the 3C319 NIC more quickly Some PCs may not operate correctly with this option enabled The option
36. and Windows NT to detect and operate at the current ring data rate Auto ring speed detection is automatically enabled when you load the NDIS 4 driver This feature is not available with other 3C319 NIC drivers To manually set the ring speed after disabling auto ring speed detection see Changing Configuration Option Settings in Chapter 5 Auto Ring Speed Detection 7 9 The access paths for auto ring speed detection and DynamicAccess Class of Service through the Properties button are slightly different for Windows 95 and Windows NT The following procedures describe the different paths Using Windows 95 to Access Auto Ring Speed Detection To access the auto ring speed detection option in a Windows 95 environment follow these steps 1 In the My Computer group double click the Control Panel icon 2 In the Control Panel group double click the System icon 3 In the System Properties dialog box click the Device Manager tab 4 In the Device Manager tab double click Network adapters 5 Select 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter and click Properties The 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter dialog box appears as shown in Figure 7 5 3Com TokenLink Yelocity ISA 3C319 Adapter Network Address LAA Cancel Help I Auto Ring Speed Detect Ea Priority Figure 7 5 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA Adapter Dialog Box The 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter dialog box provides y
37. arketing Department Malta Room 2506 07 25 F 3Com Mediterraneo Srl Citibank Tower Marketing Department Citibank Plaza Central Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 1 Hong Kong 20093 Cologno Monzese MI Italy a Australia New Zealand 3Com Australia Marketing Department Japan 99 Walker Street 3Com Japan Marketing Department Level 7 Shinjuku Sumitomo Building 23F North Sydney 2 6 1 Nishi Shinjuku Shinjuku ku New South Wales 2060 Tokyo 163 02 Australia Japan Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Sweden Finland Norway 3Com Benelux B V Denmark Marketing Department 3Com Nordic Marketing Department Nevelgaarde 8 9 Torshamsgatan 39 3436 ZZ Box 1110 Nieuwegein 164 22 KISTA Netherlands Sweden a France Israel a United Kingdom Eire 3Com France Marketing Department 3Com UK Ltd Marketing Department Immeuble McKinley Pacific House BP 965 Third Avenue 1 Avenue de l Atlantique Globe Park Marlow on Thames 91976 Les Ulis Courtaboeuf Cedex Buckinghamshire SL7 1YL France England Germany Austria Switzerland 3Com GmbH Marketing Department Gustav Heinemann Ring 123 D 81739 Muenchen Munich West Germany CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction 1 How to Use This Guide 1 Conventions 2 INTRODUCTION High Performance Features 1 1 DynamicAccess Class of Service 1 1 Parallel Tasking Architecture 1 1 Full Duplex Dedicated Token Ring Support 1 2 Other Features 1 2 100 IBM Compatibility 1 4 INSTALLING THE 3C319 NIC Instal
38. ban TokenLink Velocity ISA 3 Network Interface Card User Guide A member of the high performance TokenLink Velocity family http www 3com com Part No 09 0964 001 Published August 1997 3Com Corporation m 5400 Bayfront Plaza m Santa Clara California m 95052 8145 Copyright 3Com Corporation 1997 All rights reserved No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from 3Com Corporation 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change 3Com Corporation provides this documentation without warranty of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose 3Com may make improvements or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this documentation at any time UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGENDS If you are a United States government agency then this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to the following restricted rights For units of the Department of Defense Restricted Rights Legend Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in sub
39. ble with a user ID and password m DOS version 3 2 or later is installed on the client PC Modifying AutoLink Default Settings A 3INSTALL BAT file in the LOGIN directory of the NetWare server allows the AutoLink configuration program to download the NetWare client software from the server instead of from TokenDisk diskette 1 Your system administrator can create a 3INSTALL BAT file that copies specific software from the server to customize your installation Use the AUTOLINK CFG file to modify the AutoLink configuration process The AUTOLINK CFG file in the AUTOLINK directory on TokenDisk diskette 1 contains default settings and descriptions of the AUTOLINK CFG parameters Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts The NIC uses areas of upper memory to transfer data If you are using a memory manager such as EMM386 on your PC you must reserve the upper memory for the NIC The 3C319 NIC s default configuration requires 16 K of shared RAM at address D8000 DBFFF and 8 K of MMIO BIOS address at CCOOO The following example uses EMM386 and the default memory range Running the AutoLink Program 3 3 1 Make a backup copy of the CONFIG SYS file Type copy config sys config old Enter 2 Edit the memory manager device statement in the CONFIG SYS file to exclude the memory range that the 3C319 NIC uses The statement should be similar to the following DEVICE C WINDOWS EMM386 EXE NOEMS X CC00 CDFF X D800 DBFF where X stands for e
40. conference with four other people at a time A value of 16 is recommended for most applications Low Priority Ratio When Class of Service support is enabled high priority packets are always transmitted before low priority packets If a certain high priority application sends out enough packets no low priority packets may be sent 7 8 CHAPTER 7 CONFIGURING DYNAMICACCESS CLASS OF SERVICE To prevent this problem the driver uses a ratio value to periodically send out a low priority packet if one is waiting to be sent For example if a value of 1000 is entered one low priority packet would be sent for every 1000 high priority packets A value of 25 is recommended for most applications Natural Packet Interval This field is not applicable for token ring installations Any value entered in this field is ignored Disable Switch Packet Prioritization This option is not currently enabled for token ring installations Any setting is ignored Disable Receive Packet Buffering This option is not currently enabled for token ring installations Any setting is ignored Auto Ring Speed Detection An alternative way to access DynamicAccess Class of Service is to click the Properties button with the 3C319 NIC selected while you are viewing the adapters list Using this method also allows you to disable or enable the auto ring speed detection option The auto ring speed detection option permits the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95
41. d Diagnostic Program perform a clean boot from a DOS diskette or the hard drive s DOS option to ensure that no memory managers or drivers are loaded The Configuration and Diagnostic Program will not run in a DOS window One of the PC and network operating systems described in the Other Features section of Chapter 1 Sufficient memory to load the 3C319 NIC driver from the network operating system Depending on the LAN operating system you may need additional free memory Refer to your network operating system NOS documentation for exact memory requirements 2 2 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE 3C319 NIC Safety Precautions WARNING Personal computers operate with voltages A that can be lethal Before removing the cover follow these steps to protect yourself and the PC 1 Turn off the PC and unplug it Remove jewelry from your hands and wrists Use insulated or nonconductive tools Inspecting the 3C319 NIC The contents of the 3C319 NIC package follow If items are missing contact your authorized network supplier immediately mw TokenLink Velocity 16 bit ISA 3C319 NIC m JokenDisk diskettes 1 and 2 a TokenLink Velocity ISA Network Interface Card User Guide CAUTION The NIC is packed in an antistatic container A to protect it during shipment To avoid damaging highly static sensitive components on the NIC or in the PC reduce static electricity on your body by wearing an electrostatic discharge wrist strap attach
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43. ded Supports existing IBM Token Ring configuration settings Supports existing 16 4 Adapter drivers IBM Token Ring 16 4 Adapter drivers when the I O base address A20 or A24 and the IRQ 2 3 6 or 7 Parallel Tasking architecture Maximum of 6 NICs in one PC Maximum of 2 NICs in one PC 8 IRQ levels 4 IRQ levels 31 I O base addresses 2 V O base addresses A20h A24h 6 Press Enter After you have selected the configuration mode and ring speed the configuration program automatically attempts to configure device parameters to settings that do not conflict with other devices in your PC The configuration program displays settings for the following parameters Configuration mode a I O base address a Interrupt request level m Ring speed a BIOS MMIO base address m Shared RAM address range To change the settings manually follow the steps in the next section Changing Configuration Option Settings 7 Press any key to continue The configuration program returns you to the main menu Figure 5 1 8 Press Esc to exit the Configuration and Diagnostic Program 5 5 Changing Configuration Option Settings Changing Configuration Option Settings PnP is enabled by default You must disable PnP to configure the 3C319 NIC with the Configuration and Diagnostic Program To disable PnP for the 3C319 NIC and change the configuration settings follow these steps 1 Insert TokenDisk diskette 1 in the floppy drive for example the
44. e proper address boundary according to the shared RAM page size setting and verifies that its domain does not conflict with that of the 3C319 NIC ROM Shared RAM Write Read Test This test verifies that the PC can correctly access the total 64 KB of available shared RAM Timer Test This test verifies the 3C319 NIC s timer operations by comparing the 3C319 NIC timing to the PC s timing Open NIC for Ring Operation Test This test prepares the 3C319 NIC for a NIC ring operation test and verifies the 3C319 NIC s ability to transmit data over the network This test requires you to connect to an STP or a UTP cable with a DAU MAU CAU or token ring switch at the other end 9 4 CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING NIC INSTALLATION Ring Operations Test This test assesses communication on the ring The 3C319 NIC must be attached to the ring to run this test successfully The 3C319 NIC also must be set to the correct ring speed Note that this test always fails when you are using a Dedicated Token Ring DTR hub Close NIC Test This test verifies the 3C319 NIC s ability to close the 3C319 NIC and terminate the Ring Operations Test The 3C319 NIC must have been previously opened Group 2 Diagnostic gt The Group 2 diagnostic test NIC Wrap Test causes all user transmitted data to be sent and received without going to the network A lobe cable must be connected from the selected 3C319 NIC to a retiming concentrator or MAU for the
45. ed to the chassis or by touching the chassis before handling the NIC 1 Remove the 3C319 NIC from its box and set it on a nonstatic surface 2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container If it is necessary to return the 3C319 NIC to 3Com pack it in the original or equivalent packing material to maintain the warranty Inserting the 3C319 NIC 2 3 3 Remove the 3C319 NIC from its antistatic container 4 Inspect the 3C319 NIC for visible signs of damage If you find a problem immediately notify your authorized network supplier and the carrier that delivered the NIC Complete the Product Registration Card and return gt it to 3Com Or call 1 800 NET 3Com for immediate registration Inserting the 3C319 NIC Follow these steps to insert the 3C319 NIC 1 Insert the 3C319 NIC in an empty ISA or EISA expansion slot Make sure it is completely seated in the slot by pushing down firmly on both ends of the NIC 2 Connect one of the following network cable types to the 3C319 NIC m Shielded twisted pair STP cable with a DB 9 connector m Unshielded twisted pair UTP cable with an RJ 45 connector CAUTION Connect the cable only to the 3C319 NIC A that you have just installed Connecting the cable to other NICs could cause serious damage to them and the token ring network TokenLink Velocity NICs support industry standard token ring Category 3 4 or 5 UTP or types 1 or 6 STP cabling These cables meet IEEE
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47. emark of Compaq Computer Corporation CompuServe is a trademark of CompuServe Incorporated DEC and PATHWORKS are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation IBM OS 2 and Warp are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation TROPIC is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation NetWare and Novell are registered trademarks of Novell Inc Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Guide written by Jean Anderson revised by Phillip Schlueter Edited by Nancy Kurahashi Technical illustration by Tim Buckreus and Mary Inden Production by Georgi Felix LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com s EtherLink Fast EtherLink TokenLink TokenLink Velocity ATMLink PCI and FDDILink network interface cards have a Lifetime Limited Warranty For further details please see 3Com s Limited Warranty statement in this guide To ensure the very best 3Com service and support take the time to complete the product registration card Customers in the countries or regions shown below should send the completed registration card to the appropriate address Customers in other non U S locations should send the registration card to the U S address on the front of the card a Asia a Italy Greece Spain Portugal 3Com Asia Ltd M
48. er The Class of Service network driver uses these ranges to determine whether a packet should be treated as high priority To add the Class of Service ranges and protocols follow these steps 1 Click the Additional Ranges tab The Class of Service Additional Ranges screen appears as shown in Figure 7 2 7 4 CHAPTER 7 CONFIGURING DYNAMICACCESS CLASS OF SERVICE 3Com Class Of Service Setup Supported Applications Additional Ranges Advanced Options Range Start Range End Protocol S E Remove Cancel Apply Help Figure 7 2 Initial Class of Service Additional Ranges Screen 2 Enter the beginning of the port or socket range for the application in the Range Start box The range start should be a hexadecimal value with a maximum of four digits 3 Enter the inclusive range end value of the port or socket range for the application in the Range End box The range end should be a hexadecimal number with a maximum of four digits If only one port or socket is needed Range End should match Range Start 4 Select the protocol that the application uses This can be TCP UDP or IPX Some applications support multiple protocols and have port or socket ranges for each protocol In this case the range or protocol must match the protocol on the PC Using Class of Service Advanced Options 7 5 For example if only TCP IP is installed do not enter the socket range for IPX as it will adversely affect driver perfo
49. er depending on the Windows 95 version installed on your PC Retail Version of Windows 95 If your PC did not come with Windows 95 already installed you must install the retail version of Windows 95 version 950 before you load the driver The retail version of Windows 95 is designed to upgrade Windows 3 x PCs Installing the NDIS 4 Driver for Windows 95 4 3 OSR2 Version of Windows 95 Some PCs are sold with a special Windows 95 version already installed Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 OSR2 is version 950b of Windows 95 An OEM Service Release is an updated version of a Microsoft product for PC original equipment manufacturers OEMs to preinstall on new PCs The OSR2 version of Windows 95 contains some new hardware support and programs Finding the Windows 95 Version To determine which Windows 95 version you are using open the Control Panel select System and read the System information under the General tab If your release is version 4 00 950 or 4 00 950a you are using the retail version of Windows 95 version 950 If your release is version 4 00 950b you are using the OSR2 version of Windows 95 version 950b Installing the NDIS 4 Driver for Retail Windows 95 1 This section describes two ways to install the NDIS 4 driver for retail Windows 95 version 950 depending on whether or not your PC supports PnP configuration If you are not sure whether your Windows 95 version has PnP support first try the follow
50. er 5 Configuring the NIC Manually Make sure that you have installed the correct drivers for your network operating system Refer to Chapters 4 6 and 8 7 Install the 3C319 NIC in another slot and run the diagnostic tests again to isolate a defective slot The slot may be defective If the 3C319 NIC passes the tests in the second slot contact the reseller or manufacturer of the PC 8 Install the 3C319 NIC in another functioning PC and run the tests again Your PC may be defective If the 3C319 NIC passes the tests in the second PC contact the reseller or manufacturer of the first PC 9 Replace the failed 3C319 NIC with a working 3C319 NIC If the second 3C319 NIC fails the PC may be defective Troubleshooting Tips 9 9 10 Try a different lobe cable 11 Verify that you have the latest software drivers from the network vendor for the network operating system NOS that you are using Press the F1 key for Help information at any time during gt operation of the Configuration and Diagnostic Program Appendix B Technical Support contains sources of online information In addition the SYSRESRC TXT file in the HELP subdirectory contains information about commonly used interrupts and I O base addresses SPECIFICATIONS ete le This appendix provides specifications for m Cabling m Pin assignments Cabling The 3C319 NIC supports industry standard token ring cabling that meets IEEE 80
51. ftware license screen appears Configuring the 3C319 NIC in a PC Without PnP Support 5 3 3 To accept the displayed terms and conditions type y gt To view the full text of the license agreement press F1 The main menu appears as shown in Figure 5 1 TokenDisk 3C319 TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC v 4 0 ESC Cancel MAIN MENU Installation Tips lt ReadMe gt Microsoft Windows Information AutoLink Auto Configure 3Com ISA NIC Driver Installation and Update Configuration and Diagnostic Program NIC Network Interface Card Release Notes Automatically configures the NIC to non conflicting settings C Copyright 1996 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ENTER Execute Function Tl Serol1 F1 Help ESC lt Cancel gt Figure 5 1 Main Menu 4 Use the arrow keys to select Auto Configure 3Com ISA NIC Press Enter 5 Select the operating mode and speed 3Com mode 16 Mbps 3Com mode 4 Mbps IBM mode 16 Mbps IBM mode 4 Mbps 3Com mode provides significant throughput performance improvements the same features as IBM mode and additional I O address options and interrupt request IRQ levels that reduce the possibility of conflicts with other peripherals 5 4 CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING THE NIC MANUALLY IBM mode is compatible with existing IBM drivers Table 5 1 shows the differences between the modes Table 5 1 3Com Mode Versus IBM Mode 3Com Mode IBM Mode Requires 3Com drivers for expan
52. g box Figure 7 5 click the marked Auto Ring Speed Detect check box to clear it The check box toggles between enabled checked and disabled cleared 2 Click OK Setting a Locally Administered Network Address 7 11 Setting a Locally Administered Network Address The 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter dialog box Figure 7 5 lets you manually set a locally administered address LAA In most cases you use a preset NIC address and leave this field blank Check with your network administrator before using this feature To set a locally administered address follow these steps 1 With the 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter dialog box displayed Figure 7 5 type a valid 12 digit address in the Network Address LAA field A valid 12 digit hexadecimal value falls within the following range 400000000000h to 7FFFFFFFFFFFh 2 Click OK MANUALLY INSTALLING MISCELLANEOUS ss NETWORK DRIVERS This chapter provides instructions for manually installing the following network software drivers a NetWare DOS ODI client driver m NetWare server driver If you followed the procedures in Chapter 3 Installing NetWare DOS Clients Automatically and the configuration was successful you should not use the procedures in this chapter In addition this chapter provides instructions for locating online installation information for the following network drivers m NetWare OS 2 ODI driver mw NDIS 2
53. gram To configure the 3C319 NIC the NIC must be already installed in your PC and connected to the network as described in Chapter 2 The Configuration and Diagnostic Program is a DOS application that will not function properly if the 3C319 drivers are already installed The Configuration and Diagnostic Program indicates memory conflicts if you run it with a memory manager without excluding the memory range used by the 3C319 NIC Before you run the Configuration and Diagnostic Program you must bypass the drivers and the memory manager Use a DOS diskette if you are running DOS 5 0 or earlier If you are running Windows NT perform a clean boot from the DOS partition or boot from a DOS diskette to run the diagnostic program If you use Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups exit Windows and restart the PC in MS DOS mode or boot from a floppy that has the operating system installed on it Configuring the 3C319 NIC in a PC Without PnP Support Before starting make sure that you have performed a clean DOS boot according to the instructions in the z preceding section Before Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program To configure the 3C319 NIC in a PC without PnP support follow these steps 1 Insert TokenDisk diskette 1 in a floppy drive for example the A drive on your PC and at the DOS prompt type a Enter 2 At the prompt type install Enter The first time you use the installation software a so
54. he NDIS 4 Driver for Windows 95 OSR2 Follow these steps to install the driver for Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 OSR2 version 950b It is assumed that you are already running Windows 95 During installation have the Windows 95 software accessible on diskettes CD or hard drive in case the installation utility requests files from the Windows 95 software library 1 Install the 3C319 NIC and start the computer Windows 95 detects the new hardware ISA Token Ring Controller appears in the New Hardware Found dialog notice The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box appears Click Next Click Other Locations The Select Other Locations dialog box appears 4 Insert TokenDisk diskette 2 in the floppy drive Type the following path and click OK a Installing the NDIS 4 Driver for Windows 95 4 7 6 Verify that the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box lists 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA Adapter and click Finish Messages appear while files are being copied The System Settings Change dialog box appears 7 Remove TokenDisk diskette 2 from the floppy drive 8 Click Yes to restart the computer This concludes the procedure for installing the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 under OSR2 Auto ring speed detection is automatically enabled when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 If you want to disable auto ring speed detection see Auto Ring Speed Detection in Chapter 7 The DynamicAccess Class of Service feature
55. he RAM located on the 3C319 NIC The factory default RAM size and address location for the 3C319 NIC which support RAM paging are 16 KB D8000 DBFFF RAM paging allows the software to access all 64 KB of RAM on the 3C319 NIC one page 16 KB at a time while using only 16 KB of PC memory space RAM paging is available for all 16 KB address ranges 5 10 CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING THE NIC MANUALLY If a conflict exists you may have to change the settings of other NICs or adapters that are in your PC The 22 RAM address ranges are as follows with the default in bold 8 KB C8000 C9FFF 8 KB DEOQOO DFFFF 8 KB CAQOO CBFFF 16 KB C8000 CBFFF 8 KB CCOOO CDFFF 16 KB CCOOO CFFFF 8 KB CEQOO CFFFF 16 KB DOOOO D3FFF 8 KB DOOOO D 1 FFF 16 KB D4000 D7FFF 8 KB D2000 D3FFF 16 KB D8000 DBFFF 8 KB D4000 D5FFF 16 KB DCOOO DFFFF 8 KB D6000 D7FFF 32 KB C8000 CFFFF 8 KB D8000 D9FFF 32 KB DOOOO D7FFF 8 KB DAQOO DBFFF 32 KB D8000 DFFFF 8 KB DCOOO DDFFF 64 KB DOOOO DFFFF Interrupt Request Level A 3C319 NIC can operate on one of four interrupt levels for IBM mode 2 9 3 6 or 7 or one of eight interrupt levels for 3Com mode 2 9 3 5 6 7 10 11 or 15 The default interrupt level is 2 but the 3C319 NIC can operate on any of the levels if necessary If a conflict continues you may have to change the setting of other NICs or devices that are in your PC Other Configuration Options
56. ile they run Promiscuous mode is automatically enabled and controlled by applications that require this feature No user control is necessary Easy configuration in 3Com mode for highest performance or IBM mode with legacy IBM drivers 3Com mode provides significant performance improvements by implementing Parallel Tasking architecture Additionally 3Com mode improves configuration flexibility by increasing the number of available IRQ channels to 8 and the number of I O base addresses to 31 You can install up to six NICs per PC IBM mode provides the same configuration options as IBM 16 4 Token Ring adapters four IRQ channels and two I O base addresses You can use either 3Com drivers or IBM drivers in the IBM mode Support for the following PC and network operating systems a MS DOS version 3 2 or later Microsoft DOS LAN Manager Banyan VINES DOS workstation Banyan VINES 386 Server IBM PC LAN Program Novell NetWare DOS Requester IBM DOS LAN Requester a NetWare 2 1x or 2 2 Novell NetWare 286 Server a NetWare 3 1x 4 1x or later Novell NetWare 386 Server a Windows NT version 3 51 or later a Windows 95 a Windows for Workgroups a IBM OS 2 version 2 0 or later IBM LAN Server 1 4 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION a OS 2 version 1 x or later Novell NetWare OS 2 Requester a IBM OS 2 EE version 1 1 or later IBM LAN Server LAN Requester Communications Manager a MS OS 2 version 1 x or later Microsoft OS 2 LAN
57. ing procedure When Windows 95 PnP Detects the NIC If your PC does not automatically detect the 3C319 NIC after you turn on power to the PC use the second procedure When Windows 95 Does Not Detect the NIC When Windows 95 PnP Detects the NIC Follow these steps to install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 with PnP support It is assumed that you are already running Windows 95 Turn on the computer and start Windows 95 Windows 95 automatically detects the new hardware in the PC Windows 95 displays the New Hardware Found window 4 4 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING A NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 95 2 Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer and click OK Windows 95 displays the Install from Disk dialog box which prompts you to insert the appropriate diskette and to type the directory location for the NDIS 4 driver 3 Insert TokenDisk diskette 2 in the floppy drive Type the following path at the prompt a 5 Click OK If Windows 95 prompts you to insert the Windows 95 CD or diskettes to obtain files from the Windows 95 software library insert the appropriate media and continue as directed by the prompts 6 When the setup file has been read select TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC on the list and click OK Windows 95 imports the driver and the driver installation is complete Auto ring speed detection is automatically enabled when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 If you want to disable auto
58. ing the NIC Manually Windows for Workgroups is not a PnP enabled gt operating system m The NIC has been manually configured as described in Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually Viewing the Driver Installation Instructions Follow these steps to view the instructions 1 Exit to the DOS prompt 2 Insert TokenDisk diskette 1 in drive A and type at the prompt a help Enter 3 From the main Help menu select Windows and press Enter 4 From the Windows Help menu select one of the following and press Enter m NDIS 3 protected mode driver a NDIS 2 real mode driver a NetWare real mode driver When using non Novell protocol stacks for example gt Microsoft IPX protocol stacks with the NetWare client driver you must disable the Parallel Tasking feature of the 3C319 NIC The procedure is described in the NetWare real mode driver Help file To complete the installation follow the directions on the screen 8 8 CHAPTER 8 MANUALLY INSTALLING MISCELLANEOUS NETWORK DRIVERS Using IBM Drivers p Since the 3C319 NIC is fully IBM compatible you can use drivers for IBM 16 4 Token Ring Adapters Obtain IBM token ring drivers for the 3C319 NIC in one of the following ways a Copy the IBM 16 4 Token Ring Adapter drivers supplied with your network operating system mw Use the IBM 16 4 Token Ring Adapter drivers in IBM s LAN Support Program version 1 2 or later With IBM drivers use only IB
59. ink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter and click OK Verify that 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter appears in the list in the Network Adapters tab and click Close If your network environment uses the TCP IP communications protocol the Microsoft TCP IP Properties dialog box will be displayed You must obtain from your network administrator all the information you need to define an IP address during the installation process Continue once you have defined the NIC to TCP IP Bindings messages appear followed by a prompt to restart the computer Remove TokenDisk diskette 2 from the floppy drive Click Yes to restart the computer This concludes the procedure for installing the NDIS 4 driver for Windows NT 4 0 Auto ring speed detection is automatically enabled when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows NT If you want to disable auto ring speed detection see Auto Ring Speed Detection in Chapter 7 The DynamicAccess Class of Service feature is disabled by default when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows NT To activate Class of Service see Chapter 7 Configuring DynamicAccess Class of Service 7 CONFIGURING DYNAMICACCESS CLASS OF SERVICE This chapter describes enabling and configuring DynamicAccess Class of Service support for Windows 95 and Windows NT The DynamicAccess Class of Service feature lets you select critical applications for high priority network access Class of Service
60. ith a BIOS that does not have a utility to recognize and configure PnP enabled devices you must manually configure the NIC before installing the driver See Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually and then see Chapter 8 Manually Installing Miscellaneous Network Drivers Table 2 2 summarizes the installation procedures for supported network environments Before Configuring the NIC and Installing the Driver Table 2 2 Installation Procedures for Supported Network Environments NetWare Step DOS Client Windows 95 Windows NT Others 1 Run AutoLink Install driver Boot DOS Boot DOS disable See Chapter 3 i Installing See Chapter 4 1i Installing a disable PnP and configure NIC See Chapter 5 n PnP and configure NIC See Chapter 5 n Configuring the Configuring the NetWare DOS Network Driver NIC Manually NIC Manually Clients for_ Automatically Windows 95 2 Configure Install driver Install driver DynamicAccess Class of Service See Chapter 7 See Chapter 6 See Chapter 8 Configuring Installing a Manually Installing DynamicAccess Network Driver Miscellaneous Class of for Network Drivers Service Windows NT 3 Configure DynamicAccess Class of Service See Chapter 7 Configuring DynamicAccess Class of Service If you encounter problems during any step of the installation process turn to Chapter 9 Troubleshootin
61. kette 2 containing the NDIS 4 driver you should instead insert TokenDisk diskette 1 which contains the NDIS 3 driver In all other respects the instructions for installing the NDIS 4 driver and NDIS 3 driver are nearly identical Before Installing Drivers 8 3 TokenDisk Diskette 2 Contents TokenDisk diskette 2 contains the NDIS 4 miniport driver for Windows 95 and Windows NT This driver is enabled for DynamicAccess Class of Service Follow the instructions in Chapter 4 Installing a Network Driver for 1 Windows 95 or Chapter 6 Installing a Network Driver for Windows NT to install this driver To obtain drivers for network operating systems not included on the TokenDisk diskettes contact the network operating system NOS manufacturer or use the IBM drivers supplied with the NOS For a list of supported drivers software driver updates and patches for the drivers on the TokenDisk diskettes refer to the 3Com online delivery services listed in 1 Appendix B Technical Support Before Installing Drivers The 3C319 NIC must be installed in the PC as described in Chapter 2 Installing the 3C319 NIC The drivers described in this chapter are not PnP enabled Before installing a driver be sure to disable PnP and manually configure the NIC using the procedures described in Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually Installing the Client Driver for NetWare If you did not use
62. lation Requirements 2 1 Safety Precautions 2 2 Inspecting the 3C319 NIC 2 2 Inserting the 3C319 NIC 2 3 Before Configuring the NIC and Installing the Driver 2 4 INSTALLING NETWARE DOS CLIENTS AUTOMATICALLY AutoLink Software Functions 3 1 Before Using the AutoLink Configuration Utility 3 2 Modifying AutoLink Default Settings 3 2 Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts 3 2 Running the AutoLink Program 3 3 4 INSTALLING A NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 95 Before Installing the Driver 4 2 Installing the NDIS 4 Driver for Windows 95 4 2 About Microsoft Windows 95 Versions 4 2 Retail Version of Windows 95 4 2 OSR2 Version of Windows 95 4 3 Finding the Windows 95 Version 4 3 Installing the NDIS 4 Driver for Retail Windows 95 4 3 When Windows 95 PnP Detects the NIC 4 3 When Windows 95 Does Not Detect the NIC 4 4 Installing the NDIS 4 Driver for Windows 95 OSR2 4 6 5 CONFIGURING THE NIC MANUALLY Before Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program 5 2 Configuring the 3C319 NIC in a PC Without PnP Support 5 2 Changing Configuration Option Settings 5 5 Changing the Configuration of Multiple NICs 5 6 Configuration Options 5 6 Plug and Play PnP 5 7 Configuration Mode 5 7 Ring Speed 5 8 O Base Address 5 8 BIOS MMIO Address Location 5 9 Shared RAM Page Size and Address Range 5 9 Interrupt Request Level 5 10 Other Configuration Options 5 10 6 INSTALLING A NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS NT Before Installing the Driver 6 2 Installi
63. media containing software against failure during the warranty period No updates are provided The sole obligation of 3Com with respect to this express warranty shall be at the discretion of 3Com to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software products or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable 3Com published specifications Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and associated reference materials 3Com makes no warranty or representation that its software products will work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected For any third party products listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as being compatible 3Com will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility except where the noncompatibility is caused by a bug or defect in the third party s product STANDARD WARRANTY SERVICE Standard warranty service for hardware products may be obtained by delivering the defective product accompanied by a copy of the dated proof of purchase to the 3Com Corporate Service Center or to an Authorized 3Com Service Center during the applicable warranty period Standard warranty service for software products may be
64. multiple protocols and NICs and can be unloaded from memory to conserve conventional DOS RAM space Parallel Tasking architecture A proprietary technique developed and patented by 3Com that provides significant performance improvement by allowing network interchanges of data to occur in parallel Plug and Play PnP A standard that defines automatic techniques for making PC configuration simple and straightforward Read only memory ROM chips with unique identification numbers are added to each NIC and the NIC can then arbitrate conflicts with interrupts input output ports and memory Protocol A formalized set of rules that PCs use to communicate Because of the complexity of communications between PCs and the need for different communication requirements protocols have been divided into modular layers in which each layer performs a specific function for an adjacent layer Protocol layers A model for describing the hierarchical set of or levels of protocols in which each protocol layer obtains services from the layer below it and performs services for the layer above it PROTOCOL INI An ASCII file containing control information for network protocol elements of NDIS network stations and servers Token ring A network that employs a ring topology and passes tokens for ring access TSR Terminate and stay resident A program that upon execution loads itself or an executable portion of itself into PC working memory RAM WA
65. n roadmap for your environment Chapter 2 NetWare client driver installation procedures Chapter 3 Windows 95 network driver installation procedures Chapter 4 Manual NIC configuration procedures Chapter 5 Windows NT network driver installation procedures Chapter 6 continued If you are looking for Turn to DynamicAccess Class of Service configuration procedures Chapter7 Auto ring speed detection information Chapter 7 Manual installation procedures for miscellaneous drivers Chapter 8 Windows for Workgroups driver installation information Chapter 8 Troubleshooting tips and procedures Chapter 9 Specifications for cabling and connector pin assignments Appendix A Technical support Appendix B Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Alerts you to gt Information note Important features or instructions Caution Risk of personal safety system damage or loss A of data F Warning Risk of severe personal injury Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen Words in Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the italicized type place where they are defined in the text INTRODUCTION Pecet The 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA network interface card NIC is a high performance card for PCs with an Industry Standard Architecture
66. nated the Primary NIC Change the Primary Alternate option with the Configuration and Diagnostic Program The base address allowed in IBM mode is A20h primary or A24h alternate The default is A20h In 3Com mode the I O base addresses designate the NICs The I O base addresses for 3Com mode are as follows with the default address in bold A20h 280h 300h 380h A24h 290h 310h 390h 210h 2A0h 320h 3A0h 220h 2BOh 330h 3BOh 230h 2COh 340h 3C0h 240h 2D0h 350h 3D0h 250h 2E0h 360h 3E0h 260h 2FOh 370h Configuration Options 5 9 If a system resource conflict continues you may have to change the settings of other NICs or options that are in your PC BIOS MMIO Address Location There are 12 possible 8 KB blocks of PC memory that can be assigned for accessing the ROM area of the 3C319 NIC The factory default ROM address for the 3C319 NIC is CCOOO CDFFF The ROM address locations are as follows with the default in bold C8000 C9FFF D4000 D5FFF CA000 CBFFF D6000 D7FFF CC000 CDFFF D8000 D9FFF CE000 CFFFF DA000 DBFFF D0000 D1FFF DC000 DDFFF D2000 D3FFF DE000 DFFFF The BIOS MMIO address selected must not be assigned for use by any other NIC or device and cannot be the same as the RAM address for this NIC If a system resource conflict exists you may have to change the settings of other NICs or devices that are in your PC Shared RAM Page Size and Address Range There are 22 possible blocks of memory available for accessing t
67. ng the NDIS 4 Driver for Windows NT 6 2 Windows NT 3 51 6 2 Windows NT 4 0 6 3 7 CONFIGURING DYNAMICACCESS CLASS OF SERVICE Before Starting Configuration 7 1 Activating Class of Service 7 2 Adding Class of Service Ranges and Protocols 7 3 Using Class of Service Advanced Options 7 5 Accessing Class of Service Advanced Options 7 6 Class of Service Advanced Options Settings 7 7 FIFO Packet Threshold 7 7 Concurrent UDP Streams 7 7 Low Priority Ratio 7 7 Natural Packet Interval 7 8 Disable Switch Packet Prioritization 7 8 Disable Receive Packet Buffering 7 8 Auto Ring Speed Detection 7 8 Using Windows 95 to Access Auto Ring Speed Detection 7 9 Using Windows NT to Access Auto Ring Speed Detection 7 10 Disabling Auto Ring Speed Detection 7 10 Setting a Locally Administered Network Address 7 11 8 MANUALLY INSTALLING MISCELLANEOUS NETWORK DRIVERS Examining Driver Files on the JokenDisk Diskettes 8 1 TokenDisk Diskette 1 Contents 8 2 TokenDisk Diskette 2 Contents 8 3 Before Installing Drivers 8 3 Installing the Client Driver for NetWare 8 3 Installing the OS 2 Network Driver for NetWare 8 6 Installing the Server Driver for NetWare 8 6 Installing the NDIS 2 01 Driver 8 6 Installing a Driver for Windows for Workgroups 8 6 Before Installing the Driver 8 7 Viewing the Driver Installation Instructions 8 7 Using IBM Drivers 8 8 Using Remote Program Load RPL 8 8 Before Using RPL 8 9 Enabling RPL 8 9 Disabling RPL 8 10 vi 9 T
68. nstalled the NIC in an ISA slot You can also make this selection if the NIC is in an EISA slot as long as you have not enabled the AutoSwitch option For more information about enabling the AutoSwitch option see instructions in the section Other Configuration Options in Chapter 5 m Select 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 in EISA mode only if you installed the NIC in an EISA slot and used the EISA configuration utility to configure the NIC In a Compaq EISA based PC with PnP enabled on the NIC you are asked to run the EISA configuration utility Refer to the instructions that accompanied the PC for details Click OK In the Network dialog box click OK On the Resources screen click OK to accept the I O base address 4 6 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING A NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 95 14 Remove TokenDisk diskette 2 from the floppy drive 15 Click Yes to restart your PC to activate the driver This concludes the procedure for installing the NDIS 4 driver for retail Windows 95 without PnP support Auto ring speed detection is automatically enabled when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 If you want to disable auto ring speed detection see Auto Ring Speed Detection in Chapter 7 The DynamicAccess Class of Service feature is disabled by default when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 To activate Class of Service see Chapter 7 Configuring DynamicAccess Class of Service Installing t
69. nt or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the receiver is connected to m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful The Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 NOTE In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device 3Com requires that you use quality interface cables when connecting to this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3Com could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Refer to the manual for specifications on cabling types 3COM END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT Read Before Using This Product YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IT CONTAINS SOFTWARE THE USE OF WHICH IS LICENSED BY 3COM CORPORATION 3COM TO ITS CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR USE ONLY AS SET FORTH BELOW IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE USING ANY PART OF THE SOFTWARE INDICATES THAT YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS LICENSE 3Com grants you a nonexclusive license to use the accompanying software program s the Software subject to the terms an
70. nts 2 2 Parallel Tasking architecture 1 1 8 7 pin assignments A 1 Plug and Play description 5 7 disabling 5 5 Windows 95 and 4 3 to 4 6 6 2 PnP See Plug and Play primary alternate adapter 5 8 promiscuous mode 1 3 R RAM page size 2 5 5 9 Remote Program Load RPL 8 9 requirements installation 2 1 retail Windows 95 4 3 returning products for repair B 7 Ring Operations Test 9 4 ring speed 2 5 3 4 5 8 9 1 9 4 9 8 ring speed auto detection 1 2 7 8 RJ 45 connector A 2 RPL disabling 8 10 enabling 8 9 using 8 8 Run Tests dialog box 9 5 Run Tests menu item 9 5 running diagnostic tests 9 4 S Shared RAM Boundary Domain Test 9 3 shared RAM page size and address range 2 5 5 9 Shared RAM Write Read Test 9 3 T technical support 3Com URL B 1 bulletin board service B 2 CompuServe service B 4 fax service B 3 network suppliers B 4 product repair B 7 Test Setup dialog box 9 6 tests diagnostic Group 1 9 3 Group 2 9 4 running 9 4 Timer Test 9 3 TLNK3 DOS 8 2 TokenDisk diskette 1 contents 8 2 2 contents 8 3 TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC 1 1 troubleshooting 9 1 9 7 U URL B 1 W Windows 95 NDIS 4 installation 4 2 OSR2 driver installation 4 6 PnP and 4 3 retail driver installation 4 3 Windows for Workgroups 8 6 Windows NT 3 51 driver installation 6 2 4 0 driver installation 6 3 NDIS 4 driver installation 6 2 World Wide Web WWW B 1 Z zero wait state 2 5 5 11 3Com Corporation
71. obtained by telephoning the 3Com Corporate Service Center or an Authorized 3Com Service Center within the warranty period Products returned to the 3Com Corporate Service Center must be preauthorized by 3Com with a Return Material Authorization RMA number marked on the outside of the package and sent prepaid insured and packaged appropriately for safe shipment The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer at the expense of 3Com not later than thirty 30 days after receipt of the defective product by 3Com WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE IF A 3COM PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE CUSTOMER S SOLE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT THE OPTION OF 3COM TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SATISFACTORY QUALITY 3COM NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS 3COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER S OR ANY THIRD PERSON S MISUSE
72. ork operating system documentation for network procedures and for information on drivers that you can load with RPL Boot your PC under DOS Insert the backup copy of TokenDisk diskette 1 in a floppy drive At the prompt type 3trdiag Enter From the Install pull down menu select Configure NIC Using the arrow keys select Boot PROM Press Enter and select Enable Press Enter Select OK and press Enter to save the setting Remove the diskette from the drive and reboot the PC If your PC has a hard drive the following message appears on your screen Type H to boot from the hard disk 8 10 CHAPTER 8 MANUALLY INSTALLING MISCELLANEOUS NETWORK DRIVERS Type u to boot your PC from your local hard disk Otherwise the PC will boot from the network server Disabling RPL O On OD UI To disable RPL use the following procedure Boot your PC under DOS Insert the backup copy of TokenDisk diskette 1 in a floppy drive At the prompt type 3trdiag Enter From the Install pull down menu select Configure NIC Using the arrow keys select Boot PROM Press Enter and select Disable Press Enter Select OK and press Enter to save the setting Remove the diskette from the drive and reboot the PC 9 ete le tseo TROUBLESHOOTING NIC INSTALLATION This chapter describes how to isolate and solve 3C319 NIC hardware and network cabling problems in the following sections 3C31
73. ork supplier for assistance have the following information ready a A list of system hardware and software including revision levels a Diagnostic error messages a Details about recent configuration changes if applicable If you are unable to contact your network supplier see the following section on how to contact 3Com Support from 3Com B 5 Support from 3Com If you are unable to receive support from your network supplier technical support contracts are available from 3Com Contact your local 3Com sales office to find your authorized service provider using one of these numbers Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com Corporation P O Box 58145 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara California 95052 8145 U S A 3Com Asia Limited Australia Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea Malaysia New Zealand Philippines P R of China Singapore Taiwan R O C Thailand 3Com Benelux B V Belgium Netherlands 3Com Canada Calgary Edmonton Montreal Ottawa Toronto Vancouver 3Com France 800 NET 3Com or 1 408 764 5000 408 764 5001 fax 61 2 9937 5000 Sydney 61 3 9866 8022 Melbourne 852 2501 1111 91 11 644 3974 62 21 572 2088 81 6 536 3303 Osaka 81 3 3345 7251 Tokyo 82 2 319 4711 60 3 732 7910 64 9 366 9138 632 892 4476 8610 68492568 Beijing 86 21 63501581 Shanghai 65 538 9368 886 2 377 5850 662 231 81515 32 2 725 0202 31 30 6029700 403 265 3266 403 423
74. ou must bypass the drivers and the memory manager before you run the diagnostic program Use a DOS diskette if you are running DOS 5 0 or earlier If you are running Windows NT boot from the DOS partition or boot from a DOS diskette to run the diagnostic program If you use Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups exit Windows and restart the PC in MS DOS mode or boot from a floppy that has the operating system installed on it Diagnostic Test Types gt There are two groups of Configuration and Diagnostic Program tests A lobe cable must be connected from the 3C319 NIC to a retiming concentrator or MAU for all Group 1 tests A lobe cable is the section of cable that attaches a ring station or network device to a MAU or wiring hub Diagnostic Test Types 9 3 Group 1 Diagnostics Group 1 diagnostics test physical components connectors and circuitry of the 3C319 NIC as follows MMIO Register Write Read Test This test verifies that the PC can access the 3C319 NIC s memory mapped I O registers correctly Boot PROM Test This test verifies that the PC can access the boot PROM correctly and verifies the integrity of the boot PROM AIP Checksum Test This test verifies that the 3C319 NIC s node ID channel identifier and supported function identifiers such as data rate shared RAM and transmit buffer size are correct Shared RAM Boundary Domain Test This test verifies that the shared RAM base address is aligned on th
75. ou with an alternative method of accessing DynamicAccess Class of Service To access the 3Com Class of Service Setup screen shown in Figure 7 1 click the Priority button 7 10 CHAPTER 7 CONFIGURING DYNAMICACCESS CLASS OF SERVICE Using Windows NT to Access Auto Ring Speed Detection To access the auto ring speed detection option and DynamicAccess Class of Service applications in a Windows NT environment follow these steps 1 In the My Computer group double click the Control Panel icon 2 In the Control Panel group double click the Network icon In the Network dialog box click the Adapters tab In the Adapters tab select 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter and click Properties The 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter dialog box appears as shown in Figure 7 5 The 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter dialog box provides you with an alternative method of accessing DynamicAccess Class of Service To access the 3Com Class of Service Setup screen shown in Figure 7 1 click the Priority button Disabling Auto Ring Speed Detection The 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter dialog box Figure 7 5 lets you disable or enable auto ring speed detection Auto ring speed detection is automatically enabled when you load the NDIS 4 driver When enabled the Auto Ring Speed Detect option is checked To disable the option follow these steps 1 In the 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 Adapter dialo
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77. peed data transmission The basic components of a LAN are the boards that plug into each PC to connect it to the network cabling server hardware and software for network control Lobe Lobe cable MAU NDIS NET CFG Network NIC ODI All network components in a specific area that physically connect to a specific MAU or wiring hub The section of cable that attaches a ring station or network device to a MAU or wiring hub Multistation access unit Network Driver Interface Specification A software specification used in many operating systems to create drivers for network NICs NDIS drivers support multiple protocols and multiple NICs and can be unloaded from memory to conserve conventional DOS RAM space NDIS permits the high level protocol components to be independent of the NIC by providing a standard interface Windows NT and Windows 95 support NDIS 3 0 and NDIS 4 0 An ASCII file containing control information for network protocol elements of stations and servers for a Novell NetWare environment A series of nodes such as PCs terminals or other peripherals interconnected by a communications channel A network interface card NIC is a circuit board located inside each PC and server on the network It allows the device to listen and talk to other stations and nodes on the network Open Data link Interface A MAC level specification developed by Novell and Apple Computer Like NDIS the ODI driver supports
78. prioritization allows stations running critical applications under Windows 95 or Windows NT to access network bandwidth before other stations The NDIS 4 driver requests a priority token when the selected applications transmit data DynamicAccess Class of Service is only available with the gt 3C319 NIC NDIS 4 driver This feature is not available with other 3C379 NIC drivers The DynamicAccess Class of Service feature is disabled by default if you want to take advantage of this feature you must manually enable it after installing the NDIS 4 driver Before Starting Configuration The 3C319 NIC must be installed and configured before you configure DynamicAccess Class of Service For installation instructions see Chapter 2 Installing the 3C319 NIC If your operating system does not automatically detect and configure the NIC you must configure the NIC manually See Chapter 5 Configurin the NIC Manually for instructions The NDIS 4 driver must also be installed before you configure DynamicAccess Class of Service For installation instructions see Chapter 4 Installing a Network Driver for Windows 95 or see Chapter 6 Installing a Network Driver for Windows NT 7 2 CHAPTER 7 CONFIGURING DYNAMICACCESS CLASS OF SERVICE Finally you must also have installed the appropriate applications that you want to prioritize Activating Class of Service To select Class of Service applications in a
79. ring speed detection see Auto Ring Speed Detection in Chapter 7 The DynamicAccess Class of Service feature is disabled by default when you install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 To activate Class of Service see Chapter 7 Configuring DynamicAccess Class of Service When Windows 95 Does Not Detect the NIC Follow these instructions to install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95 if your PC does not support PnP hardware configuration or does not detect the 3C319 NIC If your Windows 95 version has PnP support but is still not able to detect the 3C319 NIC you should disable PnP before proceeding as described in Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually Once you have disabled PnP follow these steps to install the NDIS 4 driver 1 In the Windows 95 desktop double click the My Computer icon 10 11 12 13 Installing the NDIS 4 Driver for Windows 95 4 5 In the My Computer group double click the Control Panel icon In the Control Panel group double click the Network icon In the Network dialog box click Add In the Select Network Component Type dialog box double click Adapter In the Select Network Adapters dialog box click Have Disk Insert TokenDisk diskette 2 in the floppy drive In the Copy Manufacturer s Files From selection box type a Click OK In the Models selection box select the correct mode either ISA or EISA m Select 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA 3C319 if you i
80. rmance 5 Once the Range Start Range End and Protocol are entered press Add The range is added to the list as shown in Figure 7 3 3Com Class OF Service Setup Supported Applications Additional Ranges Advanced Options Range Start Range End Protocol s000 5050 Remove Star Ox1300 End 081340 Protocol IF Start Ox FFE End Ox2FFF Protocol UDP Cancel Apply Help Figure 7 3 Class of Service Additional Ranges Screen with Added Ranges 6 Click OK when you are finished To remove a range select the range in the list and click Remove Using Class of Service Advanced Options You can use Class of Service Advanced Options to adjust the network driver s handling of certain types of Class of Service traffic In general you do not need to change these values Contact your network administrator before using these options 7 6 CHAPTER 7 CONFIGURING DYNAMICACCESS CLASS OF SERVICE Accessing Class of Service Advanced Options To access the advanced options follow these steps 1 To display the Class of Service Advanced Options screen click the Advanced Options tab The Class of Service Advanced Options screen appears as shown in Figure 7 4 3Com Class OF Service Setup Supported Applications Additional Ranges Advanced Options Advanced Values FIFO Packet Threshold Concurrent UDP Streams Low priority ratio Natural packet interval Advanced Options l Disable Switch Packet Prioriti
81. s Repetitions Completed Results f 0 gt MMIO Register Write Read Test Not Tested AIP Checksum Test Not Tested Shared RAM Boundary Domain Test Not Tested Shared RAM Write Read Test Not Tested Timer Test Not Tested Open NIC for Ring Operation Test Not Tested Ring Operations Test Not Tested Close NIC Test Not Tested Gory L o est setup j oom ance ENTER lt Start gt Begin Diagnostic Tests Alt lt Highlighted Key gt Execute Function TAB Next Field SHIFT TAB Previous Field F1 Help ESC Cancel Figure 9 3 Run Tests Dialog Box 9 6 CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING NIC INSTALLATION 5 Press Enter to start the tests Each test runs once unless you specify otherwise The test results are displayed on the screen with Passed or Failed in the Results column To run the tests continuously select the Continuous option in the Test Setup dialog box as described in the next section Changing the Test Setup Changing the Test Setup To change the test parameters follow these steps 1 Select Test Setup in the Run Tests dialog box and press Enter The Test Setup dialog box appears as shown in Figure 9 4 Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program Version 2 0 Quit Install Test View Select l IA SOA Test Setup S e gt MMIO Register Write Read Test Enabled AIP Checksum Test Enabled Shared RAM Boundary Domain Test Enabled Shared RAM Write Read Test Enabled Timer Test Enabled Open
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83. skette 1 includes the driver and files for Novell NetWare 3 12 and 4 x servers Refer to Novell documentation for instructions on using the INSTALL NLM file to install the drivers for the 3C319 NIC or follow the instructions provided under the Installation Tips lt Readme gt menu option on the main menu shown in Figure 8 1 Installing the NDIS 2 01 Driver Select Installation Tips lt Readme gt on the main menu shown in Figure 8 1 for instructions on installing the NDIS 2 01 driver in supported network operating systems Instructions are included for using TokenDisk diskette 1 as an automatic OEM import disk for IBM LAN Server Microsoft LAN Manager Microsoft Windows for Workgroups and other network operating systems Installing a Driver for Windows for Workgroups This section describes how to use the Help program on TokenDisk diskette 1 to view driver installation instructions for a NetWare client PCs running Windows for Workgroups m PCs running Windows for Workgroups and using the NDIS 3 protected mode driver m PCs running Windows for Workgroups and using the NDIS 2 real mode driver Installing a Driver for Windows for Workgroups 8 7 Before Installing the Driver Before installing the driver make sure that the following procedures have been completed m The 3C319 NIC has been installed as described in Chapter 2 m Plug and Play PnP has been manually disabled as described in Chapter 5 Configur
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85. the AutoLink configuration utility follow these steps to install the DOS ODI client driver for NetWare 1 Make sure the 3C319 NIC is configured as described in Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually Start the Install program on TokenDisk diskette 1 From the main menu shown in Figure 8 1 select Driver Installation and Update and press Enter 8 4 CHAPTER 8 MANUALLY INSTALLING MISCELLANEOUS NETWORK DRIVERS TokenDisk 3C319 TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC v 4 0 ESC Cancel elp MAIN MENU Installation Tips lt ReadMe gt Microsoft Windows Information AutoLink Auto Configure 3Com ISA NIC Driver Installation and Update Configuration and Diagnostic Program NIC Network Interface Card Release Notes Instructions for installing 3Com NIC drivers for popular NOSs C Copyright 1996 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ENTER Execute Function TL Seroll Fl Help ESC lt Cancel gt Figure 8 1 Main Menu with Driver Installation and Update Selected 4 Select Install Novell NetWare Driver as shown in and press Enter TokenDisk 3C319 TokenLink Velocity ISA NIC v 4 0 C NETWORK DRIVERS Install Novell NetWare Driver NDIS Driver Installation and Information Display Software Compatibility Information Copy drivers for DOS and 08 2 clients and V3 12 and V4 10 servers Copyright 1996 3Com Corporation All Rights Reserved ENTER Execute Function
86. the driver make sure that Windows NT is installed and that the following procedures have been completed m The 3C319 NIC has been installed as described in Chapter 2 m Plug and Play PnP has been manually disabled as described in Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually gt Windows NT versions 3 51 and 4 0 are not PnP enabled m The NIC has been manually configured as described in Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually If your network environment uses the TCP IP communications protocol you must obtain from your network administrator all the information you will need to define an IP address during the installation process Installing the NDIS 4 Driver for Windows NT This section describes installing the 3C319 NIC NDIS 4 driver for the following Microsoft Windows NT versions a Windows NT 3 51 a Windows NT 4 0 Windows NT 3 51 Follow these steps to install the NDIS 4 driver for Windows NT 3 51 1 Insert TokenDisk diskette 2 in the floppy drive 2 In the Main group double click the Control Panel icon 3 In the Control Panel group double click the Network icon 4 In the Network Settings dialog box click Add Adapter Installing the NDIS 4 Driver for Windows NT 6 3 5 In the Add Network Adapter dialog box scroll to the bottom of the Network Adapter Card selection list Select lt Other gt Requires disk from manufacturer Click Continue Type the following path at the prompt a This
87. the sender unopened at the sender s expense To obtain an RMA number call or fax Country Telephone Number Fax Number U S A and Canada Latin America Europe South Africa and Middle East Elsewhere 1 800 876 3266 option 2 1 408 326 2927 44 1442 438125 1 408 326 2926 408 764 7120 408 764 7120 44 1442 435822 1 408 764 7120 GLOSSARY 3Com mode CAU A mode of operation for the 3Com TokenLink Velocity ISA network interface card NIC that provides increased throughput and expanded configuration options Controlled access unit Class of Service Clean boot DAU Driver DTR A 3Com DynamicAccess feature that helps to optimize network performance by letting you prioritize your applications for efficient network access High priority tokens are requested when the network transmits data for selected applications A DOS boot with no memory managers or other programs such as drivers loaded in memory Dual access unit A program usually resident in the server or workstation memory that controls the network hardware such as NICs or controllers or implements the protocol stacks through which higher level applications communicate with the network hardware Dedicated Token Ring DTR An IEEE standard that increases network performance in switched token ring environments It allows data transmission using dedicated resources between the station and the concentrator Transmissions
88. to load the NDIS 3 driver follow the instructions provided in this guide for the NDIS 4 driver When directed to insert TokenDisk diskette 2 containing the NDIS 4 driver you should instead insert TokenDisk diskette 1 which contains the NDIS 3 driver In all other respects the instructions for installing the NDIS 4 driver and NDIS 3 driver are nearly identical 4 2 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING A NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 95 Before Installing the Driver Before you install the NDIS 4 driver make sure that the 3C319 NIC is installed as described in Chapter 2 and that Windows 95 is installed Have the Windows 95 software accessible on diskettes CD or hard drive in case the installation utility requests protocol files from the Windows 95 software library If your network environment uses the TCP IP communications protocol you must obtain from your network administrator all the information you will need to define an IP address during the installation process Installing the NDIS 4 Driver for Windows 95 This section describes installing the 3C319 NIC NDIS 4 driver for the following Microsoft Windows 95 versions a Retail version 950 950a m OEM Service Release 2 OSR2 version 950b The default installation modes are 16 Mbps ring speed and 3Com mode If these options are not satisfactory you can change the settings in Windows 95 About Microsoft Windows 95 Versions The 3C319 NIC NDIS 4 driver installation procedures diff
89. urces for the 3C319 NIC The resources allocated in a PnP system include I O base address Interrupt request level BIOS MMIO base address Shared RAM base address The default for PnP is enabled Disable PnP to configure the 3C319 NIC with the Configuration and Diagnostic Program For instructions see the section Changing Configuration Option Settings earlier in this chapter Configuration Mode This 3C319 NIC provides the following two modes of operation 3Com mode IBM mode 5 8 CHAPTER 5 CONFIGURING THE NIC MANUALLY 3Com mode increases the number of available IRQ channels from 4 to 8 and the number of I O base addresses from 2 to 31 You can install up to six 3C319 NICs per PC 3Com drivers are supplied on the TokenDisk diskettes to support these 3Com mode enhancements The default is 3Com mode IBM mode provides the same configuration options as IBM 16 4 Token Ring Adapters 4 IRQ channels and 2 I O base addresses You can continue to use IBM drivers with the NIC in IBM mode Ring Speed The 3C319 NIC operates at a ring speed of either 4 or 16 Mbps The 3C319 NIC ring speed must match the speed of the token ring network The default value is 16 Mbps For the NDIS 4 driver the auto ring speed detection feature is enabled by default To disable the auto ring speed detection feature see Auto Ring Speed Detection in Chapter 7 I O Base Address In IBM mode when only one 3C319 NIC is installed it is desig
90. xclude followed by the NIC s memory range See Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually for additional memory ranges Refer to your operating system manual for additional instructions and information on using the memory manager 3 Save the CONFIG SYS file and exit the text editor 4 Reboot the PC Next load the NetWare DOS ODI client driver by running the AutoLink program as described in the next section Running the AutoLink Program The AutoLink program loads the NetWare DOS ODI client driver and automatically configures the 3C319 NIC To run the AutoLink program follow these steps 1 Insert TokenDisk diskette 1 in the floppy drive and type a Enter 2 Type autolink Enter The first time you use the installation software the 3Com software license appears 3 4 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING NETWARE DOS CLIENTS AUTOMATICALLY 3 To accept the terms and conditions type Y gt To view the full text of the license agreement press F1 4 When the information screen appears press Enter to continue A status message appears followed by a prompt for the ring speed of your network 5 Enter the ring speed and configuration mode and press Enter The default ring speed is 16 Mbps The 3C319 NIC operates at either 16 or 4 Mbps The speed of the NIC and the network must be the same Ask your system administrator for your network ring speed See Chapter 5 Configuring the NIC Manually for details
91. zation Disable receive packet buffering Figure 7 4 Class of Service Advanced Options Screen Enter new information as required Click OK to set the new value 4 Reboot the system to activate changes Using Class of Service Advanced Options 7 7 Class of Service Advanced Options Settings p This section provides a detailed description of each Advanced Values field shown on the Class of Service Advanced Options screen Figure 7 4 The Advanced Options section of the Class of Service Advanced Options Screen shown in lower part of Figure 7 4 is not currently available for token ring installations FIFO Packet Threshold This setting controls the number of non Class of Service packets the network driver will allow in the FIFO ahead of any Class of Service packets A smaller number decreases the time between Class of Service packets but can adversely affect performance A value of 12 is recommended Concurrent UDP Streams This option controls the number of simultaneous multimedia UDP packet streams the network driver can handle at any time For many applications the number of UDP streams is the same as the number of connections For example for videoconferencing with three people applications use three UDP streams for the video data The value must be a power of two 2 4 8 but the optimal value may vary depending on the PC and application A video server may support 32 connections but a client may only want to

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