4ETHERLINK 10/100 PCI FOR COMPLETE PC MANAGEMENT NICS QUICK GUIDE
Installing Multiple NICs
If you are installing multiple 3C905C NICs in a PC or server, follow the instructions in “Installing Multiple NICs” in Chapter 3 of the user guide. Do not follow the instructions in this quick guide.
Upgrading Windows 95 to Windows 98
If you are upgrading a PC from Windows 95 to Windows 98 that already has a 3C90x NIC installed, follow the instructions in the WIN98.TXT file located in the HELP directory on EtherDisk diskette 3.
Updating EtherDisk Software
If you want to update your current version of EtherDisk software to EtherDisk 5.x software, follow the instructions in the text file appropriate for your operating system in the HELP directory on EtherDisk diskette 3.
Running the Preinstallation Program
Before you physically install the NIC in a PC, you must run the following preinstallation program to properly set up your system environment.
CAUTION: If you do not perform this procedure, the NIC driver and software will not be installed correctly.
To run the NIC preinstallation program:
1Do not install the NIC in the PC.
2Turn on the power to the PC and start Windows.
3Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A.
4From the Windows Start menu, select Run.
5Run the preinstallation program. Enter: a:\preinstl
6After the preinstallation program finishes, turn off the power to the PC.
The next step is to install the NIC in the PC.
