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E785 ® PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card User's Guide Manual Revision 1.01 Published June 2001
E785 ® PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card User's Guide Manual Revision 1.01 Published June 2001
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...OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No part of this documentation, including the products and software described in it . For documentation updates, visit the ASUS website at any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this documentation, including ...service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are subject to infringe. ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for backup purposes, without intent to change at www.asus.com.tw. All Rights Reserved. 2 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS...
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Package Contents Check the following items if present in your retailer. (1) ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (1) Support CD (1) User Guide ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 3 This user's guide tells you have adequate knowledge on PCs and some familiarity with Ethernet networks. It is assumed that you how to install and configure the card. If you for buying the ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (NIC)! Introduction Thank you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package.
Package Contents Check the following items if present in your retailer. (1) ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (1) Support CD (1) User Guide ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 3 This user's guide tells you have adequate knowledge on PCs and some familiarity with Ethernet networks. It is assumed that you how to install and configure the card. If you for buying the ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (NIC)! Introduction Thank you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package.
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Both models have the same card components. Models The ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card comes in two models, one with a standard bracket for regular PCs and one with a low profile bracket for small book PCs. Standard Model Low Profile Model 4 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide
Both models have the same card components. Models The ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card comes in two models, one with a standard bracket for regular PCs and one with a low profile bracket for small book PCs. Standard Model Low Profile Model 4 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide
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If your card did not come with this chip, an empty socket is an optional item. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 5 Layout ACT RJ-45 LAN Port LINK Boot ROM (optional) LAN Controller PCI-L3C920 3Com 3C920 Ethernet Controller R PCI Interface NOTE: The Boot ROM chip is provided in case you wish to install a Boot ROM at a later time.
If your card did not come with this chip, an empty socket is an optional item. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 5 Layout ACT RJ-45 LAN Port LINK Boot ROM (optional) LAN Controller PCI-L3C920 3Com 3C920 Ethernet Controller R PCI Interface NOTE: The Boot ROM chip is provided in case you wish to install a Boot ROM at a later time.
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Features PCI Interface • Full 32-bit (33 MHz) PCI bus interface (Rev2.2 compliant) • Zero wait-state bus master data bursts • PCI 5V bus support Network Interface • 3Com EtherLink® 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX controller • 32-bit PCI host interface • RJ-45 LAN port Boot ROM Interface (optional) • Supports 64KB/128KB, byte-wide Flash ROM devices 6 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide
Features PCI Interface • Full 32-bit (33 MHz) PCI bus interface (Rev2.2 compliant) • Zero wait-state bus master data bursts • PCI 5V bus support Network Interface • 3Com EtherLink® 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX controller • 32-bit PCI host interface • RJ-45 LAN port Boot ROM Interface (optional) • Supports 64KB/128KB, byte-wide Flash ROM devices 6 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide
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System Requirements Your PC or server should meet the following system requirements before installing the ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card: • ASUS motherboard • Pentium processor • Minimum 640K memory • Available bus-mastering PCI slot NOTE: The ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card must be installed in an ASUS motherboard. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 7
System Requirements Your PC or server should meet the following system requirements before installing the ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card: • ASUS motherboard • Pentium processor • Minimum 640K memory • Available bus-mastering PCI slot NOTE: The ASUS PCI-L3C920 network interface card must be installed in an ASUS motherboard. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 7
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.... 8 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide The Welcome screen appears. Turn on your operating system. Quit any open applications and disable any anti-virus software. 3. Insert the Support CD in your CD-ROM drive. You may change it if you assigned a different letter to the environment and prevent conflicts between the card and your PC and start Windows. 2. DO NOT install the card at...
.... 8 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide The Welcome screen appears. Turn on your operating system. Quit any open applications and disable any anti-virus software. 3. Insert the Support CD in your CD-ROM drive. You may change it if you assigned a different letter to the environment and prevent conflicts between the card and your PC and start Windows. 2. DO NOT install the card at...
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... CD-ROM drive. 10. From the Welcome screen, click NIC Software. 5. Click Done on the box that appears. 8. Take note of the message on the Completing NIC Installation screen. 9. Exit the installation program, shut down Windows, and turn off the PC. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Card." 10 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide Click NIC Drivers and Diagnostics, then Install NIC Driver. • To install the network driver and the...
... CD-ROM drive. 10. From the Welcome screen, click NIC Software. 5. Click Done on the box that appears. 8. Take note of the message on the Completing NIC Installation screen. 9. Exit the installation program, shut down Windows, and turn off the PC. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Card." 10 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide Click NIC Drivers and Diagnostics, then Install NIC Driver. • To install the network driver and the...
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... the electrical socket. 2. Unplug the power cord from your PC. Check your PC documentation to ensure that the PC is turned off. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 11 Remove the PC cover. 3. Carefully insert the card into the PCI slot. 5. Replace the PC cover and plug in a shared PCI slot. Installing the Network Card Follow these steps to install the card into your body. CAUTION! Wear a wrist...
... the electrical socket. 2. Unplug the power cord from your PC. Check your PC documentation to ensure that the PC is turned off. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 11 Remove the PC cover. 3. Carefully insert the card into the PCI slot. 5. Replace the PC cover and plug in a shared PCI slot. Installing the Network Card Follow these steps to install the card into your body. CAUTION! Wear a wrist...
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Connecting to the Network Follow these steps to connect the card to the next section "Installing the Network Driver." 12 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide Turn on the card backplate. 2. NOTE: The RJ-45 port on the network card provides a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection, depending on the speed of the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port on the PC. 4. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the connected hub or switch. 1. Proceed to the network. Connect the other end of the network cable to an active network port. 3.
Connecting to the Network Follow these steps to connect the card to the next section "Installing the Network Driver." 12 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide Turn on the card backplate. 2. NOTE: The RJ-45 port on the network card provides a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection, depending on the speed of the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port on the PC. 4. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the connected hub or switch. 1. Proceed to the network. Connect the other end of the network cable to an active network port. 3.
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... have installed the card in the Support CD for the network driver. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 13 Windows 95/98/2000 automatically detects the presence of each operating system. Refer to insert the Support CD for detailed installation procedure of the network card and prompts you installed Windows). Insert the Support CD when prompted. Restart the PC after completing the driver installation. The network driver installation procedures vary depending on your hard drive...
... have installed the card in the Support CD for the network driver. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 13 Windows 95/98/2000 automatically detects the presence of each operating system. Refer to insert the Support CD for detailed installation procedure of the network card and prompts you installed Windows). Insert the Support CD when prompted. Restart the PC after completing the driver installation. The network driver installation procedures vary depending on your hard drive...
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