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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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...without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. 2 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide Product warranty or service will not be construed as a commitment by ASUS; ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for identification or explanation and...it . or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in this documentation are subject to change at www.asus.com.tw. ASUS PROVIDES THIS DOCUMENTATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED ...
...without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. 2 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide Product warranty or service will not be construed as a commitment by ASUS; ASUS assumes no responsibility or liability for identification or explanation and...it . or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in this documentation are subject to change at www.asus.com.tw. ASUS PROVIDES THIS DOCUMENTATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED ...
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It is assumed that you how to install and configure the card. 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. If you for buying the ASUS PCI-L3C920 Network Interface Card (NIC)! Introduction Thank you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package.
It is assumed that you how to install and configure the card. 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. 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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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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ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 5 If your card did not come with this chip, an empty socket is an optional item. 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.
ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 5 If your card did not come with this chip, an empty socket is an optional item. 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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... network card in the CD-ROM drive. 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
... network card in the CD-ROM drive. 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
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4. Take note of the message on the Completing NIC Installation screen. 9. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Card." 10 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide Do not remove the Support CD from the list that appears, then click OK. 7. Click NIC Drivers and Diagnostics, then Install NIC Driver. ...
4. Take note of the message on the Completing NIC Installation screen. 9. Proceed to the next section "Installing the Network Card." 10 ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide Do not remove the Support CD from the list that appears, then click OK. 7. Click NIC Drivers and Diagnostics, then Install NIC Driver. ...
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... and remove its slot cover. Replace the PC cover and plug in a shared PCI slot. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 11 Make sure that you removed earlier. 6. Unplug the power cord from your PC. IMPORTANT! Do not install the network card in the ...power cord. Secure the card with the screw that you install the card into the correct slot. 4. Carefully insert the card into the PCI slot. 5. CAUTION...
... and remove its slot cover. Replace the PC cover and plug in a shared PCI slot. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 11 Make sure that you removed earlier. 6. Unplug the power cord from your PC. IMPORTANT! Do not install the network card in the ...power cord. Secure the card with the screw that you install the card into the correct slot. 4. Carefully insert the card into the PCI slot. 5. CAUTION...
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Connect the other end of the network cable to the network. Turn on the speed of the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port 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 PC. 4. 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
Connect the other end of the network cable to the network. Turn on the speed of the twisted-pair network cable into the RJ-45 port 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 PC. 4. 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
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... only). (These files may have the Windows installation files (for the network driver. Windows 95/98/2000 automatically detects the presence of each operating system. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 13 Restart the PC after completing the driver installation. 2. Restart the PC after completing the driver installation. Insert the Support CD when prompted...
... only). (These files may have the Windows installation files (for the network driver. Windows 95/98/2000 automatically detects the presence of each operating system. ASUS PCI-L3C920 User's Guide 13 Restart the PC after completing the driver installation. 2. Restart the PC after completing the driver installation. Insert the Support CD when prompted...