3Com Corporation
TokenDisk Diskette for the TokenLink Velocity XL PCI NIC
Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program Instructions Summary
Overview
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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 NICs. For other TokenLink
Velocity NICs, use the TokenDisk that shipped with the NIC.
Starting the Diagnostic and Manual Configuration Program
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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:
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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* 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
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* 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
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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.
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.