3Com Corporation TokenDisk Diskette for the TokenLink Velocity XL PCI NIC Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program Instructions Summary Overview -------- The configuration portion of the program allows you to change the configuration parameters for the Network Interface Card (NIC) to fit the specific environment in which the NIC is installed. The diagnostic portion of the Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program is designed to make sure that the NIC is installed correctly and functioning properly in your computer. The Group 1 tests check the physical components, connectors, circuitry of the NIC, and the normal ring operation. The Group 2 tests check the NIC's ability to wrap all transmitted data as received data. The computer containing the NIC to be configured or tested must be running DOS only. NOTE: If this computer is an operating server, notify all users of the server to save their work and log out from the network. The Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program disrupts the normal operation of servers and workstations, so work that is not saved may be lost. Then shut down the server, and reboot with a DOS-only diskette. (This way no drivers or TSRs will be running when the program is started.) This program only works with 3C359 and 3C359B NICs. For other TokenLink Velocity NICs, use the TokenDisk that shipped with the NIC. Starting the Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program -------------------------------------------------------- There are two ways to start the program: * Automatically, from the INSTALL.EXE program, by selecting "Configuration and Diagnostic Program ..." from the main menu. * Manually, from the root directory of the TokenDisk diskette #1, by typing the following command: 3PCID [command keyword] [parameter list] 3PCID represents the 3Com Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program name. The brackets indicate that the command keyword and parameter list are optional. 3PCID without any arguments invokes the program in full windows mode. This includes mouse support and context-sensitive help. Press [F1] for help at any time. Command Line Keywords: ---------------------- You can use the first two characters of any command or parameter as a shortcut. For example, 3PCID HE RU means 3PCID HELP RUN. Also, the command keywords and parameters are not case-sensitive, so CONFIGURE, configure, and Configure, for example, will all work. CONFIGURE - Configures an NIC in one of three ways. (1) automatically with /auto parameter (2) using command line configuration parameters (3) using a specified NIC configuration file ECHOSERVER - Is not supported by the TokenLink Velocity NIC. HELP - Displays general or command-specific help information. To get command-specific help, enter: 3PCID HELP [command keyword] LANGUAGE - Invokes the program in full windows mode using a specified external resource file. This option provides support for multiple languages via a different resource file for each language supported. LIST - Displays a list of installed NICs recognized by this program and their assigned NIC numbers. RUN - Executes the diagnostic tests on a selected NIC and writes the results to the screen, a file, or a printer. Configuration ------------- The NIC can be configured in one of the following four ways, which are described in greater detail below: * Plug and Play (PnP) * Full Screen Windows Mode * Command Line with Explicit Parameters * Command Line with Configuration File Plug and Play (PnP) ------------------- Several of the configuration resources are set by the PCI system. The following configuration resources are set by the PCI system: 1) I/O Base Address, 2) Interrupt Request Level, Full screen windows mode ------------------------ To configure the NIC using the full screen windowing, type 3PCID and [Enter]. Then select the Configure NIC option in the Install pull-down menu. Command line options -------------------- CONFIGURE /ADAPTERNUM:N specifies the NIC number to be configured whenever multiple NICs are present in the PCI computer. Run the LIST command separately to determine the NIC number to use here. It can be used with any of the CONFIGURE options that follow. /SLOT:S is not supported by the TokenLink Velocity NICs. Command Line with Explicit Parameters ------------------------------------- Command syntax: 3PCID CONFIGURE [ /RING:N ] Command line configuration parameters are used to configure the NIC using only the option settings you specify. Any settings configured in the drivers will override settings from the diagnostic program. /RING - Ring Speed Possible values - 4, 16 Command Line with Configuration File ------------------------------------ Command syntax: 3PCID CONFIGURE /CONFIGFILE:filename /CONFIGFILE:filename is used to configure an NIC with the settings specified in an ASCII configuration file that can be created and modified by any text editor. The filename can be a fully qualified DOS filename including a path. A standard format for the file must be used, as follows: - Variable names and values match the wording in the full-screen configure window in most cases. - Begin each variable/value line with an "at" symbol (@), followed by a variable name, a colon (:), and the value. Example: @Ring Speed:300 - Blank lines and other white spaces are allowed between variable lines. - Start any comment lines with a semicolon (;). - The variable names allowed are: Ring Speed Diagnostic ---------- * Full screen windows mode To run the diagnostic tests using the full screen windowing, type "3PCID" and ENTER. Then select the Run Tests option in the Tests pull-down menu. * Command line option - "Run" Command syntax: 3PCID RUN [/RESULTS:[filename | PRN | PRNHP]] [/ADAPTERNUM:N | /SLOT:S] The RUN parameter executes the diagnostic tests on a selected NIC and displays the results on the screen. The defaults are NIC number 1 and Group 1 tests. The parameters below are all optional. /RESULTS:[filename or PRN or PRNHP] specifies an alternative location to store the test results. This location can be a DOS path and filename, PRN printer port (same as LPT1), or PRNHP, which is an HP LaserJet printer connected to LPT1. /ADAPTERNUM:N specifies the NIC number to be tested, in the case of multiple NICs installed in the computer and recognized by this program. Run the LIST command separately (see LIST below) to determine the NIC number to use. /SLOT:S specifies the physical slot number of the NIC to be tested when multiple NICs are installed in EISA and MCA computers. Other Command Line Options -------------------------- * HELP Command syntax: 3PCID HELP [Command Keyword] HELP is an on-line summary of commands. Without a command keyword, it gives a summary of the command keywords. With a command keyword specified, it gives the parameter choices for that particular command. For example, "3PCID HELP CONFIGURE" gives details about the parameter options for the CONFIGURE command. * LIST Command syntax: 3PCID LIST LIST displays a list of currently installed NICs (and their assigned NIC numbers) that are recognized by this program. The NIC number is then used as the N value for the /ADAPTERNUM:N parameter when multiple NICs are installed. There are no parameters associated with the LIST command keyword. * ECHOSERVER This command is not supported by the TokenLink Velocity NICs. Further Assistance ------------------ If the NIC fails any of the diagnostic tests, see the TROUBLE.TXT file in the \HELP directory on the TokenDisk diskette for troubleshooting procedures. The SUPPORT.TXT file in the \HELP subdirectory on the TokenDisk diskette provides information about obtaining product support for the NIC. (%VER Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program Instructions Summary v1.2d)Download Driver Pack
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