Windows Nt 4.0 Driver Installation - 3Com 3C2000 User Manual

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Windows NT 4.0 Driver Installation

If you do not want or cannot use the 3Com Master Navigator on your system, use the
following procedure to install the updated drivers.
Requirements
Before you begin, make sure that:
1 All installation requirements are met. See "Hardware Requirements" on page 3.
2 The NIC is installed. See "Installing the NIC" on page 4.
3 You have Network Administrator privileges.
NOTE: Verify that the Windows operating system has been upgraded to the
latest version and latest service pack. Also, make sure the correct BIOS and
firmware are installed to ensure the system works correctly.
Installing the Driver
To install the driver:
1 Turn on the power to the PC.
2 Double-click the My Computer icon, the Control Panel icon, and then the
Network icon.
3 Select the Adapters tab.
NOTE: If networking has not been installed on your PC, Windows NT asks if
you want to install networking. Click Yes, and then click Select from Disk. Go to
step 5 to continue.
4 Click Add.
The Select Network Adapter dialog box appears.
5 Click Have Disk.
The Insert Disk dialog box appears.
6 Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
If the main menu appears, click Exit.
7 At the OEM Option dialog box, type in the path of the CD and then click OK.
8 Make sure the 3Com NIC is selected, and then click OK.
If this is the first time setting up the network, Windows may prompt you to click
Next to continue setting up the protocol and services.
Files are copied. Windows may prompt you for the Windows NT specific files.
These are typically located in C:\I386.
9 Click OK on any dialog boxes that may appear.
10 When the installation is complete, Windows prompts for a reboot. After the reboot,
make sure to reapply the service pack.
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