3Installing NIC Drivers and Diagnostics For Windows
Windows Me
This section describes how to install the network driver and NIC software in a PC client or server running Windows Me.
Installing the Driver
1Turn the PC power on.
Windows detects the NIC. The Add New Hardware Wizard starts and displays the following message:
Windows has found the following new hardware: PCI Ethernet Controller
Windows can automatically search for and install software that supports your hardware. If your hardware came with installation media, insert it now and click Next.
The Add New Hardware Wizard screen also prompts you to select one of two options.
What would you like to do?
_ Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) _ Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)
2Select the Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended) option.
3Insert the EtherCD in the
Files are copied. Windows finds the driver file for the NIC and displays the following message:
3Com 100 Secure
Windows has finished installing the new hardware device.
4Click Finish.
The Systems Settings Change screen appears, prompting you to restart your computer.
5Click Yes to restart your computer.
NOTE: You must restart your computer to complete the installation.
The software installation is complete. Next, verify the driver installation to confirm the NIC is properly installed.
Verifying the Driver Installation
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2Select the Device Manager tab.
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If a red X or a yellow exclamation point (!) appears by the name of the NIC, the installation was not successful. See “Troubleshooting the NIC Installation” on page 57 for troubleshooting help.
After you have verified the driver has been installed properly, the next step is to install the 3Com NIC Diagnostics program for Windows operating systems (see “Installing the 3Com NIC Diagnostics Program” later in this chapter).
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