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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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.... Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. The specifications and information contained in writing by ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be construed as a commitment by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. 2 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide For documentation updates, visit the ASUS website at any errors or inaccuracies that may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of...
.... Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. The specifications and information contained in writing by ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be construed as a commitment by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. 2 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide For documentation updates, visit the ASUS website at any errors or inaccuracies that may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of...
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If you for buying the ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (NIC)! 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. 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
If you for buying the ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (NIC)! 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. 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
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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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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. If your card did not come with this chip, an empty socket is an optional item.
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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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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 Insert the Support CD in your CD-ROM drive. Turn on your operating system. The Welcome screen appears. Follow these steps to run ...
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 Insert the Support CD in your CD-ROM drive. Turn on your operating system. The Welcome screen appears. Follow these steps to run ...
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... the message on the Completing NIC Installation screen. 9. Click Done on the box that appears. 8. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Card." 10 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 4. From the Welcome screen, click NIC Software. 5.
... the message on the Completing NIC Installation screen. 9. Click Done on the box that appears. 8. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Card." 10 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 4. From the Welcome screen, click NIC Software. 5.
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CAUTION! Unplug the power cord from your PC. Locate an empty, non-shared bus-mastering PCI slot and remove its slot cover. Secure the card with the screw that the PC is turned off. Wear a wrist strap grounded to ensure that ... card into your body. Check your PC to install the card into the PCI slot. 5. Replace the PC cover and plug in a shared PCI slot. Remove the PC cover. 3. Do not install the network card in the power cord. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 11 IMPORTANT! Before handling the network card, touch a bare metal portion...
CAUTION! Unplug the power cord from your PC. Locate an empty, non-shared bus-mastering PCI slot and remove its slot cover. Secure the card with the screw that the PC is turned off. Wear a wrist strap grounded to ensure that ... card into your body. Check your PC to install the card into the PCI slot. 5. Replace the PC cover and plug in a shared PCI slot. Remove the PC cover. 3. Do not install the network card in the power cord. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 11 IMPORTANT! Before handling the network card, touch a bare metal portion...
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Turn on the speed of the connected hub or switch. 1. Connect the other end of the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port on the card backplate. 2. 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 Proceed to the network. NOTE: The RJ-45 port on the network card provides a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection, depending on the PC. 4. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the network cable to an active network port. 3.
Turn on the speed of the connected hub or switch. 1. Connect the other end of the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port on the card backplate. 2. 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 Proceed to the network. NOTE: The RJ-45 port on the network card provides a 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps connection, depending on the PC. 4. Plug the RJ-45 connector of the network cable to an active network port. 3.
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.... 2. Refer to the online User Guide in the PC and connected to your operating system. 1. Insert the Support CD when prompted. Follow the screen instructions. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 13 The network driver installation procedures vary depending on your hard drive when you installed Windows). Installing the Network Driver IMPORTANT: Before installing...
.... 2. Refer to the online User Guide in the PC and connected to your operating system. 1. Insert the Support CD when prompted. Follow the screen instructions. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 13 The network driver installation procedures vary depending on your hard drive when you installed Windows). Installing the Network Driver IMPORTANT: Before installing...