3Com 3C996B-T manual Windows XP Driver Setup, Installing the Driver Software

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Windows XP Driver Setup

Installing the Driver Software

Before you begin software installation:

■Make sure that all software installation requirements are met. See “System Requirements” on page 7.

■Install the hardware. For instructions, see “Installing and Connecting the NIC” on page 7.

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.

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.

1Start Windows and log in. You must have Network Administrator privileges to install the driver software

2Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.

3The main menu appears. Select NIC Software.

4From the list on the left, select NIC Drivers.

5Click Install NIC Drivers.

6Click Install Win XP 32 NIC Drivers.

7The Please Wait screen appears. After the installation is complete, and Update dialog box appears. Click OK.

8The Choose Operating System screen appears. Click Windows XP.

9Follow the steps in the Completing NIC Installation with Windows XP screen. After you are through, click Done. The drivers are installed.

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