3Com 3C996-SX User Manual - Windows Xp Driver Setup
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Windows XP Driver Setup
Installing the Driver Software
Before you begin software installation:
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Make sure that all software installation requirements are met. See “System
Requirements” on page 7.
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Install the hardware. For instructions, see “Installing and Connecting the NIC” on
page 7.
Windows XP 32-bit
Use the following procedure to install the driver for the first time in a system running
Windows XP 32-bit version.
1 Start Windows and log in. You must have Network Administrator privileges to install
the driver software
2 Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3 The main menu appears. Select NIC Software.
4 From the list on the left, select NIC Drivers.
5 Click Install NIC Drivers.
6 Click Install Win XP 32 NIC Drivers.
7 The Please Wait screen appears. After the installation is complete, and Update dialog
box appears. Click OK.
8 The Choose Operating System screen appears. Click Windows XP.
9 Follow the steps in the Completing NIC Installation with Windows XP screen. After
you are through, click Done. The drivers are installed.
NOTE: Before beginning this procedure, verify that Windows XP has been
upgraded to the latest version with the latest service pack applied.
NOTE: Make sure the correct BIOS and firmware are installed to ensure the system
works correctly.