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... construed as a commitment by any time without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. 2 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide The specifications and information contained in this documentation, including the products and the software described in... writing by ASUS; Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in...
... construed as a commitment by any time without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. 2 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide The specifications and information contained in this documentation, including the products and the software described in... writing by ASUS; Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in...
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It is assumed that 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 If you have adequate knowledge on PCs and some familiarity with Ethernet networks. Introduction Thank you how to install and configure the card. This user's guide tells you for buying the ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (NIC)!
It is assumed that 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 If you have adequate knowledge on PCs and some familiarity with Ethernet networks. Introduction Thank you how to install and configure the card. This user's guide tells you for buying the ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (NIC)!
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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 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.
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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. If your card did not come with this chip, an empty socket is an optional item. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 5
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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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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 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.
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... your operating system. The Welcome screen appears. If the Welcome screen does not appear, type the following from the Run option of the Welcome screen. 8 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide See next page for an image of the Windows Start menu: d:\installs\setup.exe d:\ represents the CD-ROM drive. Follow these steps to...
... your operating system. The Welcome screen appears. If the Welcome screen does not appear, type the following from the Run option of the Welcome screen. 8 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide See next page for an image of the Windows Start menu: d:\installs\setup.exe d:\ represents the CD-ROM drive. Follow these steps to...
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... screen. 9. Do not remove the Support CD from the list that appears, then click OK. 7. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Card." 10 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide Select your operating system from the CD-ROM drive. 10. 4.
... screen. 9. Do not remove the Support CD from the list that appears, then click OK. 7. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Card." 10 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide Select your operating system from the CD-ROM drive. 10. 4.
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Installing the Network Card Follow these steps to install the card into the PCI slot. 5. Make sure that you removed earlier. 6. Locate an empty, non-shared bus-mastering PCI slot and remove its slot cover. Do not install the network card in the power cord. Wear a wrist strap grounded to ensure that the... that you install the card into the correct slot. 4. Unplug the power cord from your PC documentation to the PC chassis when handling the card. 1. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 11 Save the screw for later use. Check your body.
Installing the Network Card Follow these steps to install the card into the PCI slot. 5. Make sure that you removed earlier. 6. Locate an empty, non-shared bus-mastering PCI slot and remove its slot cover. Do not install the network card in the power cord. Wear a wrist strap grounded to ensure that the... that you install the card into the correct slot. 4. Unplug the power cord from your PC documentation to the PC chassis when handling the card. 1. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 11 Save the screw for later use. Check your body.
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Connect the other end of the network cable to the network. Turn on the card backplate. 2. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the connected hub or switch. 1. Connecting to the Network Follow these steps to connect the card to an active network port. 3. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Driver." 12 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 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.
Connect the other end of the network cable to the network. Turn on the card backplate. 2. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the connected hub or switch. 1. Connecting to the Network Follow these steps to connect the card to an active network port. 3. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Driver." 12 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 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.
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... Panel icon, then the Network icon. Refer to insert the Support CD for detailed installation procedure of the network card and prompts you installed Windows). ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 13 The network driver installation procedures vary depending on your hard drive when you to the online User Guide in the PC and...
... Panel icon, then the Network icon. Refer to insert the Support CD for detailed installation procedure of the network card and prompts you installed Windows). ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 13 The network driver installation procedures vary depending on your hard drive when you to the online User Guide in the PC and...