HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX driver and firmware
Drivers and firmware downloads for this Hewlett-Packard item
Related HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX and other HP manuals at ManualOwl.com
HP Broadcom iSCSI Boot for NC37xx/NC380x Adapters User Guide - Page 3
...Boot...4
Limitations ...4 System requirements ...4
Installation and configuration 6
Downloading the SoftPaq ...6 Installing iSCSI boot...6
Installing the iSCSI boot option ROM 6 Initialize iSCSI boot configuration parameters 6 Configure iSCSI boot server ...10 Windows Server 2008 installation 12 Windows Server 2003 installation 13 Post installation procedures ...18
Troubleshooting ...20
Known...
HP Broadcom iSCSI Boot for NC37xx/NC380x Adapters User Guide - Page 5
... installations
• HP iSCSI Boot Configuration tool for Windows Server 2003 (hpib ootcfg) to set iSCSI boot
configuration parameters (EVs) or the DOS based tool EV.exe The following softwa re must be downloaded or requested from M icrosoft:
• Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Version 2.06 (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads) or later • Microsoft Storport Driver update: KB943295...
HP Broadcom iSCSI Boot for NC37xx/NC380x Adapters User Guide - Page 6
Installation and configuration
Downloading the SoftPaq
1. Go to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/#Support). 2. Click Support & Drivers. 3. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Type the adapter name in the For product box, and then click Go. 5. Select an operating system. 6. Click HP NC-Series Broadcom iSCSI Boot Package for Windows. 7. Click download and save the HP SoftPaq (sp...
HP Broadcom iSCSI Boot for NC37xx/NC380x Adapters User Guide - Page 12
... to exit RBSU. If the network adapter does not appear in the Boot Controller Order list, you r System ROM d oes not support this feature. If the System ROM is up to date, it is necessary to override the Boot Controller Order list b y setting EV parameter "ForceBoot=True".
Windows Server 2008 installation
Add HP drivers to the Microsoft Windows 2008 DVD WIM image
To...
HP Broadcom iSCSI Boot for NC37xx/NC380x Adapters User Guide - Page 13
... a new DVD image.
Load the HP drivers into the Windows Server 2008 Setup
To load the Windows Server 2008 HP NC-Series Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter drivers, complete the following: 1. Locate and extract the Wind ows Server 2008 HP NC-Series Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter
SmartStart comp onent (CP00xxxx.exe) file and extra ct the contents to a USB memory device. 2. Set the EV parameter...
HP Broadcom iSCSI Boot for NC37xx/NC380x Adapters User Guide - Page 26
...
F
F6 install 13 firmware update 6
H
HBA device driver, installing 13
I
iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) 6 installation and configu ration 6 iSCSI boot Option ROM 6 iSCSI boot ta rgets 4, 13, 20, 21
L
LUN access p roblems 21
M
Microsoft iSCSI initiator softwa re 19
O
OS problems 21 overview 4
P
Post installation 18 problem diagnosis 20 PXE (preboot execution environment) 10, 21
R
RBSU (ROM-Based Setup...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), Installation Guide - Page 7
...
HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX network interface card (NIC) LAN driver diskettes Wake 0n LAN cable This Installation Guide
Quantity in Network Kit
D6500A 1
D6509A 10
2
2
1
10
1
1
Installation Requirements
The following operating systems and HP PC platforms are supported for installation of the network interface card.
Supported Operating Systems • Windows 95 SR2 or later • Windows...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), Installation Guide - Page 14
CAUTION
HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX Network Interface Card Installation Guide Software Installation Procedure
Software Installation Procedure
Make sure that you have installed the network interface card before you install the network driver software.
Software Installation on a Windows 95 System This section describes how to install the network driver when your PC is running Windows 95: 1 Start the ...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), Installation Guide - Page 15
... network interface card appears: 3Com EtherLink XL Adapter (3C905B). If this name does not appear or if a yellow exclamation mark appears next to it, follow this troubleshooting procedure: a In the Device Manager window, double-click on Other Devices. b Click PCI Ethernet Controller or the duplicate 3C905B-TX NIC entry. c Click on Remove. d Restart your PC.
Software Installation and Update...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), User Guide - Page 4
... Installation 23
Windows NT 24
Windows NT Version 4.0 25 Updating the Network Driver 25 Installing the Network Driver 25
Windows NT Version 3.51 27 Updating the Network Driver 27 Installing the Network Driver 27
NetWare for Windows 3.1x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS . 29
AutoLink Requirements 29 Running the AutoLink Program 29
Supported Network Drivers 31
Non-Supported Network Drivers...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), User Guide - Page 5
...
Accessing the 3C905B-TX Help System 36 Displaying Release Notes, Frequently Asked Questions, and the KnowledgeBase 37 Running the NIC Self-Test 37 Running the Echo Test 40 Support Services 41
Removing the 3C905B-TX NIC 3NICDIAGS Software 43
Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 43 DOS 43
Checking the Remote Wake-up Function 44 3Com DOS Diagnostic Program 44 Crossover Cable Troubleshooting Tips...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), User Guide - Page 11
...
The driver installation diskettes contain drivers for other network operating systems. For more information on installing these drivers, refer to the readme files provided on the installation diskettes. The latest drivers are available on HP's Web site at:
http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
Supported Platforms
To find out on which PCs you can install a 3C905B-TX card, go to the following HP Web...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), User Guide - Page 20
... Network Driver Installing the Network Driver
Installing the Network Driver
This chapter describes how to install the network driver that completes your PC connection to the network. The 3C905B-TX software is installed with the network driver. Instructions are provided for Windows 95, Windows NT, and NetWare DOS client and server driver installation. Table 1 provides a complete list of supported...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), User Guide - Page 21
... correct drive letter and click OK. 6 Once the 3Com installation files are read, Windows 95 prompts you
for the Windows 95 network installation files. 7 Enter the correct path to the Windows 95 files (CAB files) and click
OK. On HP Windows 95 preloaded systems, the path is C:\Windows\Options\CABS 8 If Windows prompts you to reboot, click No. 9 Open the Windows 95 Control Panel. 10...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), User Guide - Page 25
... the Control Panel, double-click Network.
4 In the Network window, select the Adapter tab.
5 Select 3Com EtherLink XL NIC.
6 Click Update.
7 Insert EtherDisk Diskette #2.
The driver is updated.
CAUTION
If an NT service pack is already installed on the PC, it must be reinstalled after the Network Interface Card (NIC) and software is installed. When using the HP preloaded NT 4.0 software, the...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), User Guide - Page 48
... HP Support Services
Table 3
Frequently Asked Questions (Continued)
Question
Answer
Why does the 3C905B-TX When Windows 95 is installed with the 3C905B-TX NIC already installed,
NIC install as a "Generic Windows 95 installs the 3C905B-TX NIC as a generic PCI Ethernet controller.
PCI Ethernet Controller" To work around this problem, follow these steps:
under Other Devices in the Device...
3COM LAN cards (D6500A, D6509A), User Guide - Page 65
..., 46, 57 power requirements, 56
R Release Notes, 36 Remote Wake-Up, checking, 44 removing the 3C905B-TX NIC PACE
and 3NICDIAGS software, 43 RJ-45 connector pin assignments, 57
S support services, 41 Supported platforms, 11 switch port, setting full-duplex, 50
T troubleshooting, 34, 50
crossover cable, 44 LEDs, 35
U updating the network driver
Windows NT 3.51, 27 Windows NT 4.0, 25
W Windows 3.1x...
3COM LAN cards (D7504A, D7505A) HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX, Installation Guide - Page 3
... items:
Component
HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX network interface card (NIC) LAN driver diskettes Remote Wake-Up cable This Installation Guide
Quantity in Network Kit
D7504A 1
D7505A 10
3
3
1
10
1
1
Installation Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
• Windows 95 SR2 or later • Windows 98 • Windows NT 4.0 and Service Pack 3 or 4 The driver installation diskettes contain...
3COM LAN cards (D7504A, D7505A) HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX, Installation Guide - Page 6
CAUTION
HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX Network Interface Card Installation Guide Overview of the Installation Procedure
Non-Supported Network Drivers
The following network drivers are provided on the EtherDisk® diskettes but are not supported by HP:
Network Operating System
Banyan VINES Artisoft LANtastic IBM LAN SERVER (DOS) IBM LAN SERVER (OS/2) DEC PATHWORKS
README (for driver installation)...
3COM LAN cards (D7504A, D7505A) HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX, Installation Guide - Page 24
HP 10/100 3Com 3C905B-TX Network Interface Card Installation Guide HP Software License Agreement
HP Software License Agreement
CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THE HP ACCESSORY. RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE ARE OFFERED ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT THE CUSTOMER AGREES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. PROCEEDING TO INSTALLING AND USING THE ACCESSORY ...