3Com 3C996-SX User Manual - Windows 2000 Driver Setup
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Windows 2000 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.
Use the following procedure to install the driver for the first time in a system running
Windows 2000.
1 Start Windows 2000 and log in. You must have Network Administrator privileges to
install the driver software.
The Windows 2000 Found New Hardware wizard detects the new NICs and begins
the driver installation.
2 Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3 From the main menu, select NIC Software.
4 From the list on the left, click NIC Drivers.
5 Click Install NIC Drivers.
6 Click Install Win 2000 NIC Drivers.
7 The Please Waitscreen appears. After the installation is completed, an Update dialog
box appears. Click OK.
8 The Choose Operating System screen appears. Click Windows 2000.
NOTE: Before beginning this procedure, verify that Windows 2000 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.