3COM Etherlink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Installation Guide
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General information to read before installing General information to read before installing • On all systems : Before installing LAN card, go into Bios setup and set PnP OS field to NO. • How to change LAN card configuration if needed (Advanced users only) This is a general advisory on how to forcibly modify resources for ISA and PCI network cards.
General information to read before installing 2 Press F2 to go to CMOS setup. 3 Set PNP OS to NO and reserve IRQ 5. 4 Save settings and boot to applicable OS.
1 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 1 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 Connecting to a Requirements Windows NT 3.51 Server • HP Vectra with Windows 95 SR2.5. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and driver disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND3.SYS, version 5.26.31 • Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 media. • Microsoft Windows NT 3.
1 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Windows NT 3.51 Server 9 Remove the 3COM 3C509B driver disk and reboot the system to Windows 95SR2.5. 10 Windows 95SR2.5 will automatically recognize the 3COM 3C509B network adapter as “3Com 3C509B EtherLink III”. 11 Insert the 3COM 3C509B driver disk in the floppy drive and click on “Next” from the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box.
2 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 2 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 Connecting to a Requirements Windows NT 4.0 Server • HP Vectra with Windows 95 SR2.5. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and drivers disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND3.SYS, version 5.26.31 • Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 media. • Microsoft Windows NT 4.
2 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Windows NT 4.0 Server 10 Windows 95SR2.5 will automatically recognize the 3COM 3C509B network adapter as “3Com 3C509B EtherLink III”. 11 Insert the 3COM 3C509B driver disk in the floppy drive and click on “Next” from the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box. 12 When Windows 95 detects the updated driver, “3Com EtherLink III ISA (3C509b-TP) in PnP mode”, click on “Finish”.
3 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 3 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 Connecting to a NetWare Requirements 3.12 Server • HP Vectra with Windows 95 SR2.5. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and drivers disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND3.SYS, version 5.26.31 • Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 media. • Novell NetWare 3.12 Server that supports IPX network protocol.
3 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a NetWare 3.12 Server 9 Remove the 3COM 3C509B driver disk and reboot the system to Windows 95SR2.5. 10 Windows 95SR2.5 will automatically recognize the 3COM 3C509B network adapter as “3Com 3C509B EtherLink III”. 11 Insert the 3COM 3C509B driver disk in the floppy drive and click on “Next” from the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box.
3 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a NetWare 3.12 Server 26 Novell NetWare Client Novell NetWare Client 3COM Etherlink III Bus-Master PCI Ethernet Adapter IPX 32-bit Protocol for the Novell NetWare Client IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol NetBEUI 27 When prompted, specify the path to your Windows 95 files. 28 Click on “Yes” when prompted to restart the system.
4 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 4 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 Connecting to a NetWare Requirements 4.11 Server • HP Vectra with Windows 95 SR2.5. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and drivers disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND3.SYS, version 5.26.31 • Microsoft Windows 95 SR2.5 media. • Novell NetWare 4.11 Server that supports IPX network protocol.
4 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a NetWare 4.11 Server 9 Remove the 3COM 3C509B driver disk and reboot the system to Windows 95SR2.5. 10 Windows 95SR2.5 will automatically recognize the 3COM 3C509B network adapter as “3Com 3C509B EtherLink III”. 11 Insert the 3COM 3C509B driver disk in the floppy drive and click on “Next” from the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box.
4 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a NetWare 4.11 Server 26 Novell NetWare Client Novell NetWare Client 3COM Etherlink III Bus-Master PCI Ethernet Adapter IPX 32-bit Protocol for the Novell NetWare Client IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol NetBEUI 27 When prompted, specify the path to your Windows 95 files. 28 Click on “Yes” when prompted to restart the system.
5 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation 5 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Connecting to a Requirements Windows NT 3.51 Server • HP Vectra with Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and driver disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND4.SYS, version 5.26.40 • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation media. • Microsoft Windows NT 4.
5 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Windows NT 3.51 Server 8 Log onto Windows NT4 Workstation with administrator privileges (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information). 9 Right-click on the “Network Neighborhood” icon and select “Properties”. 10 Click on “Yes” when prompted to install Windows NT Networking. 11 Select “Wired to the network” and click on “Next”.
5 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Windows NT 3.51 Server 26 Specify your Computer Name, Workgroup or Domain (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information) and click on “Next”. 27 Click on “Finish” to complete the installation. 28 Remove the 3Com driver disk from the floppy drive and select “Yes” at the prompt to shut down and restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.
6 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation 6 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Connecting to a Requirements Windows NT 4.0 Server • HP Vectra with Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and driver disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND4.SYS, version 5.26.40 • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation media. • Microsoft Windows NT 4.
6 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Windows NT 4.0 Server 8 Log onto Windows NT4 Workstation with administrator privileges (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information). 9 Right-click on the “Network Neighborhood” icon and select “Properties”. 10 Click on “Yes” when prompted to install Windows NT Networking. 11 Select “Wired to the network” and click on “Next”.
6 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Windows NT 4.0 Server 26 Specify your Computer Name, Workgroup or Domain (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information) and click on “Next”. 27 Click on “Finish” to complete the installation. 28 Remove the 3Com driver disk from the floppy drive and select “Yes” at the prompt to shut down and restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.
7 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation 7 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Connecting to a Novell NetWare 3.12 Server Requirements • HP Vectra with Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and driver disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND4.SYS, version 5.26.40 • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation media.
7 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Novell NetWare 3.12 Server 8 Log onto Windows NT4 Workstation with administrator privileges (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information). 9 Right-click on the “Network Neighborhood” icon and select “Properties”. 10 Click on “Yes” when prompted to install Windows NT Networking. 11 Select “Wired to the network” and click on “Next”.
7 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Novell NetWare 3.12 Server 26 Specify your Computer Name, Workgroup or Domain (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information) and click on “Next”. 27 Click on “Finish” to complete the installation. 28 Remove the 3Com driver disk from the floppy drive and select “Yes” at the prompt to shut down and restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.
8 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation 8 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Connecting to a Novell NetWare 4.11 Server Requirements • HP Vectra with Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and driver disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND4.SYS, version 5.26.40 • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation media.
8 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Novell NetWare 4.11 Server 8 Log onto Windows NT4 Workstation with administrator privileges (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information). 9 Right-click on the “Network Neighborhood” icon and select “Properties”. 10 Click on “Yes” when prompted to install Windows NT Networking. 11 Select “Wired to the network” and click on “Next”.
8 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Novell NetWare 4.11 Server 26 Specify your Computer Name, Workgroup or Domain (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information) and click on “Next”. 27 Click on “Finish” to complete the installation. 28 Remove the 3Com driver disk from the floppy drive and select “Yes” at the prompt to shut down and restart your computer for the new settings to take effect.
9 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Workstation 9 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Workstation Connecting to a Requirements Windows NT 3.51 Server • HP Vectra with Windows NT 3.51 Workstation. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and driver disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND3.SYS, version 5.26.31 • Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Workstation media.
9 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Windows NT 3.51 Server 8 Log onto Windows NT3.51 Workstation with administrator privileges (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information). 9 Open the “Network” icon in the “Control Panel” program group. 10 Click on “YES” in the “Network Settings” dialog box to install Windows NT Networking. 11 Insert the Windows NT 3.51Workstation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
10 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Workstation 10 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Workstation Connecting to a Requirements Windows NT 4.0 Server • HP Vectra with Windows NT3.51 Workstation. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and driver disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND3.SYS, version 5.26.31 • Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Workstation media.
10 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Windows NT 4.0 Server 8 Log onto Windows NT3.51 Workstation with administrator privileges (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information). 9 Open the “Network” icon in the “Control Panel” program group. 10 Click on “YES” in the “Network Settings” dialog box to install Windows NT Networking. 11 Insert the Windows NT 3.51Workstation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
11 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Workstation 11 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Workstation Connecting to a Novell NetWare 4.11 Server Requirements • HP Vectra with Windows NT 3.51 Workstation. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and driver disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3ND3.SYS, version 5.26.31 • Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 Workstation media.
11 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Novell NetWare 4.11 Server 8 Log onto Windows NT3.51 Workstation with administrator privileges (Contact your network administrator if you do not have the required information). 9 Open the “Network” icon in the “Control Panel” program group. 10 Click on “YES” in the “Network Settings” dialog box to install Windows NT Networking. 11 Insert the Windows NT 3.51Workstation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
11 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Novell NetWare 4.11 Server 26 Click on the “Reboot” button to restart the machine for the changes to take effect. 27 Install the Windows NT3.51 Service Pack 5 application.
12 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 12 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Connecting to a Requirements Windows NT 4.0 Server • HP Vectra with MS-DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and driver disk version 6.0. • Driver File: ELNK3.386, version 1.05. • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 media.
12 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Windows NT 4.0 Server 10 Click on the “Install Microsoft Windows Network:” option, and click “OK”. 11 Click on the “Drivers” button from the “Network Setup” dialog box, and click on “Add Adapter”. 12 Click “OK” to accept the default choice of “Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter”.
13 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 13 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Connecting to a Novell NetWare 4.11 Server Requirements • HP Vectra with DOS and MS-Windows for Workgroups 3.11. • 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B-TP ISA 10BT network adapter and driver disk version 6.0. • Driver File: 3C5X9.COM version 2.05. • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 media.
13 Installing the 3COM EtherLink III 3C509B ISA 10BT Network Adapter Connecting to a Novell NetWare 4.11 Server 9 Select option 5 “Select the driver for your network board” and press “Enter”. 10 Select “OTHER DRIVERS”from the Network Board selection. 11 Insert the 3COM 3C509B driver disk into the floppy drive. 12 Type the path “A:\NWCLIENT” when prompted and press “Enter”. 13 Select “3Com EtherLink III Parallel Tasking Family” and hit “Enter”.