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TokenLink Velocity
PCI
Network Interface Card
User Guide
A member of the 3Com TokenLink
family of NICs
Part No. 09-0807-001
Published May 1997
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Manual written by John Jeter; revised by Norman Lundell and Pauline Garzelli. Edited by Nancy
Kurahashi and Chris Dresden. Technical illustrations by Tim Buckreus; revised by Mary Inden.
Production by Georgi Felix.
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ARRANTY
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®
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, ATMLink
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PCI, and
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network interface cards have a
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C
ONTENTS
A
BOUT
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HIS
G
UIDE
How to Use This Guide 1
Conventions 2
1
I
NTRODUCTION
Features 1-1
PCI Technology 1-2
Installation Requirements 1-2
Network Driver Options 1-3
Installation Summary 1-4
2
H
ARDWARE
I
NSTALLATION
Safety Precautions 2-1
Inspecting the NIC 2-1
Installing the NIC 2-2
Connecting to the Network 2-3
Connecting to UTP Cable 2-4
Connecting to STP Cable 2-5
Powering Up the PC 2-6
3
N
ETWORK
D
RIVER
I
NSTALLATION
Locating Driver Installation Procedures 3-1
Supplementary Procedures 3-3
Starting DOS 3-3
Finding the NIC’s Port Address 3-4
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Installing NetWare Drivers 3-4
One NIC in a Client (DOS ODI) 3-5
About the AutoLink Program 3-5
AutoLink Program Requirements 3-5
Running the AutoLink Program 3-6
AutoLink Troubleshooting 3-7
About Installing on a NetWare Server 3-7
One NIC in a Server 3-7
Installation with NetWare 3.11 3-8
Installation with NetWare 3.12 and 4.x 3-8
Multiple NICs in a Server 3-9
Installation with NetWare 3.11 3-10
Installation with NetWare 3.12 and 4.x 3-11
Installing the Microsoft Windows Driver 3-12
Windows NT 3.51 3-12
Windows NT 4.0 3-13
Windows 95 3-15
About OSR Versions 3-15
OSR1 Installation 3-15
OSR2 Installation 3-16
Installing the OS/2 Driver 3-17
LAPS Installation 3-17
MPTS Installation 3-19
4
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
About the Diagnostic Tests 4-1
Running the Diagnostic Tests 4-2
What to Do If a Test Fails 4-5
Status LEDs 4-7
A
C
ONFIGURATION
Changing Configuration Parameter Values A-3
B
S
PECIFICATIONS
NIC Specifications B-1
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-3
DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments B-3
Cable Requirements B-4
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ECHNICAL
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UPPORT
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Support from Your Network Supplier C-4
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Returning Products for Repair C-6
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LASS
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F
IGURES
2-1
PCI and ISA/EISA Bus Slots in a PCI Computer 2-3
2-2
Connecting the RJ-45 Connector 2-4
2-3
Connecting the DB-9 Connector 2-5
4-1
3TLVDIAG Program Main Menu 4-2
4-2
Diagnostic Setup Screen 4-3
4-3
Diagnostic Test Screen 4-4
A-1
3TLVDIAG Program Main Menu A-4
A-2
Adapter Configuration Screen A-5
B-1
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-3
B-2
DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments B-3
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T
ABLES
1
Notice Icons 2
2
Text Conventions 2
1-1
Driver Support 1-3
2-1
Connectors for 3C339 PCI NICs 2-4
3-1
Driver Installation Procedure Locations 3-1
3-2
Starting DOS from Other Operating Systems 3-3
4-1
LED Indicators 4-7
A-1
3C339 NIC Configuration Parameters (Modifiable
with 3TLVDIAG) A-1
A-2
3C339 NIC Configuration Parameters (Not Modifiable
with 3TLVDIAG) A-2
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A
BOUT
T
HIS
G
UIDE
This guide contains installation procedures and other
information about the 3Com
TokenLink
Velocity
PCI
network interface card (3C339 NIC).
This guide is intended for those who install the NIC in
PCs in a token ring network. It is assumed that the reader
knows basic precautions and procedures for working with
electrical equipment and with token ring networks, and
knows how to use the PC operating system.
If the information in the release notes shipped with the
product differs from the information in this guide, follow
the release notes.
How to Use This Guide
This table shows where to find specific information in
this guide.
If you are looking for... Turn to...
A summary of installation procedures Chapter 1
Information about the 3C339 NIC and an introduction to
PCI technology
Chapter 1
Instructions for installing the NIC and connecting it to the network Chapter 2
Instructions for installing network drivers Chapter 3
Details on running diagnostic tests Chapter 4
Instructions for changing NIC configuration parameters Appendix A
Information on NIC specifications, pin assignments, and
cabling requirements
Appendix B
Information on 3Com’s technical support services Appendix C
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2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Conventions
Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used
throughout this guide.
Table 1 Notice Icons
Icon Notice Type Alerts you to...
Information note Important features or instructions
Caution Risk of personal safety, system damage, or loss
of data
Warning Risk of severe personal injury
Table 2 Text Conventions
Convention Description
Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on
the screen.
The words “enter”
and “type”
When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must
type something, and then press the Return or Enter key.
Do not press the Return or Enter key when an
instruction simply says “type.”
[Key] names Key names appear in text in one of two ways:
■ Referred to by their labels, such as “the Return key”
or “the Escape key”
■ Written with brackets, such as [Return] or [Esc]
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:
Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del].
Menu commands
and buttons
Menu commands or button names appear in italics.
Example:
From the Help menu, select Contents.
Words in italicized
type
Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the
place where they are defined in the text.
Words in bold-face
type
Bold text denotes key features.
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1
INTRODUCTION
The 3Com
TokenLink
Velocity
PCI network interface
card (3C339 NIC) is a 32-bit bus-mastering NIC for use
in token ring networks running at either 16 megabits
per second (Mbps) or 4 Mbps.
Features
The 3C339 NIC complies with the following standards
and specifications:
■ IEEE 802.2 Logical Link Control (LLC)
■ IEEE 802.5 Media Access Control (MAC)
■ PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.0
The 3C339 NIC supports the following features:
■ AutoLink
installation software installs and configures
16-bit Novell NetWare DOS ODI client software.
■ On-board RJ-45 and DB-9 ports provide connection
for unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded
twisted-pair (STP) cabling without using an external
media filter.
■ Auto Select Media Type capability enables drivers to
automatically detect the type of media connector
that connects the NIC to the network.
■ High-performance 32-bit PCI local bus interface with
bus mastering runs at a clock speed of 33 MHz,
increasing throughput dramatically while decreasing
CPU utilization.
■ Status LEDs indicate insertion into the ring and
transmission of data by the NIC.
■ Highly integrated design provides high reliability with
minimal power consumption.
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1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
PCI Technology
The PCI local bus provides a processor-independent
data path between the CPU in a PC and high-speed
peripherals. This high-performance bus accommodates
multiple high-performance peripheral devices for
networking and disk subsystems, graphics, full-motion
video, and multimedia.
There are two types of PCI devices: a master that
transfers information directly to system memory without
interrupting the system processor; and a target, which
accepts commands and responds to requests from a
master. The 3C339 PCI NIC is a master device.
A shared expansion backplate slot on the PCI device
provides access to one of two types of NICs: a PCI NIC
and an ISA NIC, for example, or a PCI NIC and an EISA
NIC. Only one NIC at a time can be installed in a shared
slot. Manufacturers are currently producing computers
that support the PCI bus in conjunction with conventional
ISA or EISA buses in the same chassis.
The PCI 32-bit bus supports multiple peripheral
components and add-in cards at a peak bandwidth of
132 Mbps, which is up to an order of magnitude greater
than that of ISA, EISA, and MCA PC buses. Automatic
configuration sets the basic configuration during
installation.
For detailed information about the PCI local bus, consult
the PCI specification.
Installation Requirements
The following items are required to install the 3C339 NIC:
■ PC with at least 640 KB of RAM and an 80486 or
Pentium processor
■ Sufficient memory to load the 3C339 NIC driver from
the network operating system
■ PCI bus slot that supports bus mastering
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Network Driver Options 1-3
■ High-density 3.5-inch floppy diskette drive
■ One of the following token ring cable types:
■ UTP category 3, 4, or 5
■ STP type 1 or 6
■ 3Com TokenDisk
diskettes #1 and #2, which contain
the following items:
■ Drivers
■ AutoLink installation program for NetWare DOS
ODI clients
■ 3TLVDIAG configuration and diagnostic program
The AutoLink and 3TLVDIAG programs are DOS
applications. They must be run in DOS, not in a
DOS window.
■ One of the following PC or network operating systems:
■ Novell NetWare version 3.1x or 4.x
■ Microsoft Windows NT version 3.51 or later
■ Microsoft Windows 95
■ Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11
■ DOS version 6.x or later
■ IBM OS/2 version 2.0 or later
Network Driver Options
Table 1-1 summarizes 3C339 NIC network drivers and
the environments they support.
Table 1-1 Driver Support
Driver Name Environment
3C3X9.COM Novell NetWare DOS Open Data-Link Interface (ODI) client
3C3X9.LAN Novell NetWare 3.1x and 4.x server, or NetWare Client 32
TLVMP339.SYS Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0
Microsoft Windows 95
TL3C3X9.386 Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
(continued)
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1-4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Installation Summary
These brief installation instructions are for experienced
token ring network users. Less experienced users should
use the detailed hardware and driver installation
instructions beginning in Chapter 2.
1 Install the 3C339 NIC in a PCI slot that supports
bus mastering.
2 Connect a token ring cable between the NIC and a
hub, a multistation access unit (MAU), a controlled
access unit (CAU), or a token ring switch.
3 Power on the PC.
At power up, the PC system BIOS automatically
configures the NIC’s base I/O address (port address) and
interrupt request (IRQ) line. You cannot change these
settings, but you can set other parameters or run
diagnostics with the 3TLVDIAG configuration and
diagnostic program, located on TokenDisk diskette #1.
4 Install the network driver from the TokenDisk
diskettes.
The default ring speed is 16 Mbps.
TL3C3X9.DOS IBM LAN Server 3.0 or later
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
Microsoft LAN Manager
Banyan VINES
Artisoft LANtastic/AI
DEC PATHWORKS
TL3C3X9.OS2 IBM LAN Server 3.0 or later
IBM OS/2 Warp Server
Microsoft LAN Manager
Banyan VINES
3C3X9LLC.EXE IBM host emulation applications (Client Access/400)
Table 1-1 Driver Support (continued)
Driver Name Environment
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2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
This chapter describes how to install the 3C339 PCI NIC
in a PC and how to connect the PC to the network.
Before installing the NIC, verify that you have met the
installation requirements listed in Chapter 1.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: Personal computers operate with voltages
that may be lethal. Before removing the cover, follow
these steps to protect yourself and the PC.
1 Turn off the computer and unplug it.
2 Remove jewelry from your hands and wrists.
3 Use insulated or nonconductive tools.
CAUTION: The NIC is packed in a clear plastic antistatic
container to protect it during shipment. To avoid
damaging the NIC or the PC, reduce static electricity on
your body by wearing an electrostatic discharge wrist
strap attached to the chassis or by touching the chassis
before handling the NIC.
Inspecting the NIC
1 Remove the contents of the shipping container
and return any packing materials to the shipping
container. Verify that the following items were
shipped:
■ TokenLink Velocity PCI NIC (3C339)
■ TokenLink Velocity PCI Network Interface Card
User Guide
■ Two TokenDisk diskettes (#1 and #2)
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2-2 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
If items are missing, contact your authorized
network supplier.
If it is necessary to return a NIC to 3Com, pack it in the
original (or equivalent) packing material to maintain
the warranty.
2 Set the antistatic container on a nonstatic surface.
3 Remove the NIC from the antistatic container.
4 Inspect the NIC for visible signs of damage.
If you find a problem, contact your network supplier and
the carrier that delivered the package.
Complete the Product Registration Card and return it to
3Com. Or call 1-800-NET-3Com for immediate
registration.
Installing the NIC
Observe the precautions listed in “Safety Precautions”
earlier. Verify that the PC is unplugged. Unpack and inspect
the NIC as described in “Inspecting the NIC” earlier.
To install the NIC in the PC, follow these steps:
1 Remove the computer cover.
Refer to the PC manufacturer’s documentation
if necessary.
2 Select an available bus mastering PCI slot and
remove its expansion cover plate.
3 Insert the NIC in a PCI-bus slot that supports
bus mastering.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install the 3C339 NIC in
an ISA or EISA slot. Doing so may damage the NIC and
the computer. The 3C339 PCI NIC works only in a PCI-bus
slot that supports bus mastering. Check the computer
manufacturer’s documentation to determine which PCI
slots support bus mastering and which are target slots
(sometimes called slave slots).
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