3Com 3C589D manual Which Windows 95 Version Are You Running?

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3-2CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER

The NDIS 4 driver works with Windows 95 OSR2 (version # 4.00.950B) but not standard Windows 95. You must use the latest NDIS.VXD (8/24/96 or later) to use the NDIS 4 driver with Windows 95 OSR2.The W95EL589.INF file loads the correct NDIS 4 driver for Windows 95.

The NDIS 3 driver works with standard Windows 95 (versions 4.00.950 or 400.950a), Windows 95 OSR2, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows NT 3.51.

The following instructions assume that you have not installed any other network adapter in the machine. If you have been using a network connection on your computer, some of the following instructions may not apply or may produce different results. Refer to your MIS department or system manager for instructions.

Which Windows 95 Version Are You Running?

You must determine if you are running Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR 2) or the standard Windows 95 before you install the network driver.

If you already know which version of Windows 95 you are running, go to the appropriate Windows 95 section to install the network driver on your notebook.

1In the Windows 95 Control Panel, double-click System to display the System Properties dialog box.

2Click the General Tab to display the Windows 95 version information.

If your Windows 95 version is 4.00.950 or 4.00.950A, go to the appropriate section to install the network driver.

If your Windows 95 version is 4.00.950B (OSR 2), go to the following section to install the network driver.

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Contents LAN PC Card User Guide 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Introduction ContentTroubleshooting Glossary Index FCC Class B Certification Statement CE Notice About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction Convention Description Conventions13C589D PC Card Introduction23CXE589DC LAN PC Card Requirements FeaturesTroubleshooting Network Driver Installation OptionsTranscend PC Link SmartAgent Support Card ServicesPC C ARD Connecting the LAN PC Cards You must supply your own BNC T-connector 4CHAPTER 2 Installing the LAN PC Card Connecting the LAN PC Cards Windows Installing the Network DriverBefore You Install the Network Driver Which Driver Installation Instructions Should You Use?Which Windows 95 Version Are You Running? Click OK to copy the manufacturers files from A\ Restart the PC to login to the networkWindows 95 Version 4.00.950A Windows 95 Version 4.00.95BRemove the EtherDisk diskette and click Yes Click Finish to accept the driverWindows NT Confirming InstallationPlace a checkmark in the Wired to the network box Windows NT 4 Installation without Networking InstalledClick Next to continue Click Next Enter the settings for the PC cardSelect the transport appropriate for the network client Windows NT 4 Installation with Networking InstalledSelect Other Requires disk from manufacturer from the list Windows NT VersionMicrosoft Windows for Workgroups WFW Before You Begin Installing the Network DriverUsing the Windows menu, select Network Network Setup dialog box, select the Networks... buttonAutoLink for Windows 3.x, Windows for Workgroups, and DOS To display the file, type Network Text File Name Network Driver Name Operating System Supported Network DriversTroubleshooting Testing the 3C589D PC Card Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts Troubleshooting Tips \Type AutoLink.Log More Enter Option Default Setting Available Settings Changing Configuration SettingsHighlight the 3Com EtherLink III LAN PC Card Changing Power Management with WindowsChanging Configurations Settings with DOS Click the Control Panel icon Click SystemsCIS Memory Address Configuration Settings DescriptionsBase Address Network Driver Optimization Power ManagementInterrupt Request Level Transceiver TypeUsing the 3C589D PC Card Without Card Services Verifying That Card Services Is InstalledAvoiding Memory Manager Conflicts 2APPENDIX a about Card Services Specifications SpecificationsPower Requirements Glossary Transceiver Socket ServicesPC Card SocketNumbers IndexIndex FCC Class B Certification Statement CE Notice