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Checking the installation – HP 3C905B-TX User Manual

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HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX Network Interface Card Installation Guide

Checking the Installation

CAUTION

If a service pack was already installed on the PC before the network
interface card was installed, the service pack must be reinstalled.

On some platforms you also need to reinstall your video drivers. Check
your PC documentation for more information.

Updating the Driver

If you already have the 3C905B-TX network driver and want to update
it, follow the instructions provided below.

1 Install the network interface card and connect it to the network as

described earlier.

2 Restart the PC and start Windows NT.

3 In the

Control Panel

, double-click on

Network

.

4 In the

Network

window, double-click on the

Adapter

item.

5 Select

3Com EtherLink XL NIC

.

6 Click on Update.

7 Insert EtherDisk diskette #2. The driver will be automatically

updated.

CAUTION

If a service pack was already installed on the PC before the network
interface card was installed, the service pack must be re-installed.

On some platforms you also need to reinstall your video drivers. Check
your PC documentation for more information.

Checking the Installation

Test whether the card functions on the network by finding another
network device or performing a network operation. If it does not work
correctly, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section that follows.

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