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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. - I installed an EtherLink III ISA adapter (3C509B) in my computer, but
neither the diagnostic and configuration program nor the driver can find the
adapter. What's wrong?
A. - Your computer's BIOS is issuing a series of I/O instructions that causes
the 3C509B to think it's going to be activated as a Plug 'N Play (PnP) device.
Unfortunately, the adapter waits for the PnP series to complete and ignores
the "classic" or "legacy" method for discovering an EtherLink III ISA adapter.
The fix for this problem is very simple; follow the steps below:
1 - Boot a minimal DOS setup, making sure that no EtherLink III drivers are
loaded.
2 - Put this EtherDisk in the diskette drive and type A: at the DOS prompt.
3 - Enter PNPDSABL at the DOS prompt. The configuration and diagnostic
program will execute twice. The first time it executes, the configuration
and diagnostic program "kicks" the EtherLink III out of its PnP wait.
During the second execution, it disables Plug 'n Play. The final message
displayed will be:
"The 3C5X9 adapter, adapter number 1, was successfully configured"
4 - Finally, remove the EtherDisk from the diskette drive, and turn the
computer power off, then on.
%VER README.1ST - EtherLink III FAC V4.2a