INSTRUCT.TXT File
3Com Corporation
3Com EtherLink III LAN PC Card (3C589 PC Card)
Configuration and Diagnostic Instructions Summary


Overview
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The configuration portion of the program allows you to change the
configuration parameters for the adapter to fit the specific environment
in which the adapter is installed.

The diagnostic portion of the Configuration and Diagnostic Program is
designed to make sure that the adapter is installed correctly and
functioning properly in your computer.  The basic tests check the
physical components, connectors, and circuitry of the adapter and
require only that the adapter be installed in the computer.  The Echo
tests check the adapter's ability to transmit data on the network and
require that the adapter be connected to a network.

The computer containing the adapter to be configured or tested must be
running DOS only.


Starting the Configuration and Diagnostic
-----------------------------------------
There are two ways to start the program:

1.  From the INSTALL.EXE program, by selecting Configuration and 
    Diagnostic Program on the main menu.

2.  Manually, from the root directory of the EtherDisk diskette, by typing
    the following command:

    INSTALL [command keyword] [parameter list]

    INSTALL represents the 3Com Configuration and Diagnostic Program name.
    The brackets indicate that the command keyword and parameter list are
    optional.

    INSTALL without any arguments invokes the program in full windows
    mode.  


    Command Line Keywords
    ---------------------
    The command keywords and parameters are not case-sensitive, so
    CONFIGURE, configure, and Configure, for example, will all work.


    CONFIGURE
        Configures an adapter using command line configuration parameters


Configuration
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The adapter can be configured in either full screen windows mode or 
command line mode.


    Full Screen Windows Mode
    ------------------------
    To configure the adapter using full-screen windowing, type:
    
    INSTALL [Enter]. 
    Select Configuration and Diagnostic Program on the main menu.
    Then select the Configure Adapter option in the Configuration and
    Diagnostic menu.


    Command Line Mode
    -----------------

        Command Line with Explicit Parameters
        -------------------------------------
        Command syntax:  INSTALL CONFIGURE  [ /AUTO /IOBASE:N /INT:N
                      /TR:N /MODEM:N /OPTIMIZE:N /POWER:N /LINKBEAT:N ]
        Each parameter must be of the structure "/keyword:value" and
        contain no blank spaces.  For example: /iobase:300 /int:3

        Command line configuration parameters are used to configure the 
        adapter using only the option settings you specify.  In most cases,
        any combination of parameters can be used.  Therefore, it is 
        possible to modify only a few settings if needed.

        /AUTO
            The /AUTO parameter configures the adapter automatically based
            on the software's best estimate using interpreted system 
            information.

        /IOBASE           
            I/O Base Address  
            Possible values - 200,210,220,230,240,250,260,270,280,290,2A0
            2B0,2C0,2D0,2E0,2F0,300,310,320,330,340,350,360,370,380,390,3A0

        /INT           
            Interrupt Level  
            Possible values - 3,5,7,9,10,11,12,15

        /TR 
            Transceiver Type 
            Possible values - AUTO, TP, COAX

        /MODEM 
            Maximum Interrupt Disable Time 
            Possible values - NoModem, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19200, 38400

        /OPTIMIZE 
            Network Driver Optimization
            Possible values - DOS, WINDOWS, SERVER

        /POWER 
            3Com's Power Reduction 
            Possible values - ENABLE, DISABLE

        /LINKBEAT
            Link beat disable/enable (pre-10BASE-T standard only)
            Possible values - ENABLE, DISABLE
            
            NOTE:  Try this setting ONLY if pre-10BASE-T standard hubs
                   are in use.


Diagnostic
----------
    Full Screen Windows Mode
    ------------------------
    The diagnostic tests are only available in full-screen mode.
    To run the diagnostic tests, type:

    INSTALL [Enter]. 
    Select Configuration and Diagnostic Program on the main menu.
    Then select Diagnostic Tests option in the Configuration and
    Diagnostic menu.


Further Assistance
------------------
If the adapter fails any of the diagnostic tests, see the TROUBLE.TXT file
in the \HELP directory on the EtherDisk diskette for troubleshooting
procedures.

The SUPPORT.TXT file in the \HELP subdirectory on the EtherDisk diskette
provides information about obtaining product support for the adapter.

3Com, EtherDisk, and EtherLink are registered trademarks of 3Com
Corporation.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective 
owners.


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