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Configuring the NIC, Windows NT 4.0 NIC
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Configuring the NIC This subsection provides instructions for configuring the computer's integrated 10/100-Mbps 3Com NIC under the following operating systems: • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 • Windows NT 3.5x • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups • Microsoft Windows 95 NOTE: The NIC drivers for systems running a Dell-installed Windows 95 operating system are automatically detected and installed. Instructions for reinstalling the NIC driver for Windows 95 Service Release 1 and Service Release 2 are also included in this subsection. • MS-DOS Windows NT 4.0 NIC To connect your system to and configure it for use on an Ethernet network, you must complete the following steps: 1. Connect the network cable to the back of your computer. See "Network Cable Requirements" found earlier in this chapter for detailed instructions. 2. Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program. See Chapter 2, "Using the System Setup Program," for more information. 3. Start the Windows NT operating system, and log in as user Administrator or as a user with Administrator privileges. For information on administrative users and privileges, see your Windows NT documentation. 4. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, use the Dell DiskMaker program (located in the Dell Accessories folder) to make a diskette copy of the NIC drivers installed on your hard-disk drive. 5. Double-click My Computer, double-click Control Panel, and then double-click the Network icon. NOTE: If you are installing networking on your system for the first time, the Windows NT operating system displays a message asking if you want to install networking. Click Yes, and refer to your Windows NT documentation for instructions. 6. Click the Adapters tab in the Network Control Panel, and then click Add to access the Select Network Adapter window. 7. Click Have Disk. If you have a CD-ROM drive, insert the Windows NT 4.0 CD into the CD-ROM drive, specify the \drvlib\netcard\x86\3c90x or \i386\drvlib.nic\3c90x directory on the CD, and then click OK. If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, insert the NIC driver diskette 1 into drive A, type a:\, and then click OK. The Select OEM Option dialog box appears. 8. Select 3Com Fast EtherLink XL NIC (3C905) for the 10/100 Mbps NIC, and then click OK. 9. Click Close in the Windows Welcome screen, and then click Close again in the Network window. 10. If you are prompted, enter information about your specific network. See your system administrator for information. 11. Click Yes in the Network Settings Change window to restart your system. Windows NT 3.5x NIC To connect your system to and configure it for use on an Ethernet network, you must complete the following steps: 1. Connect the network cable to the back of your computer. See "Network Cable Requirements" found earlier in this chapter for detailed instructions. Using Integrated Devices 4-3
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