Intel PRO/100+ - Testing the Adapter (Diagnostics); Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

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Make sure you’re using the correct drivers.
Make sure you’re using the drivers that come with this adapter. The driver file
name always contains the letter B (for example, E100BODI.DOS). Drivers that
support previous versions of this adapter don’t support this version of the
adapter.
Make sure the switch port and the adapter have the same duplex
setting.
If you configured the adapter for full duplex, make sure the switch port is also
configured for full duplex. Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade
performance, cause data loss, or result in lost connections.
Testing the Adapter (Diagnostics)
Test the adapter by running diagnostics. For DOS or Windows 3.1, run Setup on
the PRO/100+ adapter disk. For Windows NT* and Windows 95/98, run PROSet
by double-clicking on the PROSet icon in the Windows control panel. To run
diagnostics, select the adapter and click the Diagnostics tab, then click Run
Tests. For additional information, click Help in the PROSet window.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
SETUP.EXE reports the adapter is “Not enabled by BIOS.”
The PCI BIOS isn’t configuring the adapter correctly. See the PCI
Installation Tips section later in this guide.
The computer hangs when the drivers are loaded.
• Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. See the PCI Installation Tips
section for more information.
• If you are using EMM386, it must be version 4.49 or newer (this version
ships with MS-DOS* 6.22 or newer).
Diagnostics pass, but the connection fails or errors occur.
• At 100 Mbps, use Category 5 wiring and make sure the network cable is
securely attached.
• At 100 Mbps, connect to a 100BASE-TX hub/switch (not 100BASE-T4).
• For NetWare, make sure you specify the correct frame type in your
NET.CFG file.
• Make sure the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches the setting on
the switch.
The LNK LED doesn’t light.
• Make sure you’ve loaded the network drivers.
• Check all connections at the adapter and the switch.
• Try another port on the switch.
• Make sure the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches the setting on
the switch.
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