Installing The Drivers For Windows 95; Overview - Linksys EG1032 User Manual

3. Open your computer and locate the PCI slot(s) on your motherboard. PCI
slots are easily identified by their beige or white color, and by the fact that
network cards fit snugly into them. Remove the metal slot cover on the
back of the PC, then insert the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter into any
available PCI card slot.
4. If you are interested in Wake-On-LAN, refer to the Appendix for instruc-
tions on Wake-on-Lan installation. Wake-On-LAN can be installed at any
time, so there is no need to do it now.
5. Once your Instant Gigabit Network Adapter is firmly in place, secure
its fastening tab to your PC's chassis with a mounting screw.
6. Replace your PC's cover.
7. Connect one end of the twisted-pair cable to your PC at the Instant
Gigabit Network Adapter's RJ-45 port.
8. Plug the other end of the cable into your network's Gigabit hub or switch
port.
9. Reconnect your PC's power, then power on your computer. Your comput-
er will automatically recognize the card and assign it a unique IRQ ("inter-
rupt") and I/O address.
The card installation is complete. Next, you must configure your PC's
operating system to work with the Instant Gigabit Network Adapter.
Turn to the appropriate section for your PC's operating system for driver
installation instructions.
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Instant Gigabit Series
Instant Gigabit Network Adapter (EG1032/EG1064)
Installing the Drivers for
Windows 95

Overview

After installing the Instant Gigabit Network
Adapter in your computer, follow these
instructions for installing the network driv-
er. The installation procedure for the net-
work driver will vary slightly depending on
the version of Windows 95 you are using
and your current system configuration. For
troubleshooting tips during setup, refer to
the Troubleshooting section.
There are different versions of Windows 95:
• Version A
• Version B (also known as OSR2)
The installation procedure for the network driver will vary slightly depending
on which version of Windows 95 you are using. To begin the driver installation,
and to determine which version of Windows 95 you are using:
1. Start up your PC.
2. Windows 95 will automatically detect the Network Adapter in your com-
puter. If the Update Device Driver Wizard window appears (see next page),
you are using Windows 95 version B. If a window other than this appears,
you are using Windows 95 version A. For Windows 95 version A driver
installation, refer to the Appendix.
N N o o t t e e : : During the installa-
tion, Windows 95 may ask
you for a c c o o m m p p u u t t e e r r o o r r w w o o r r k k - -
g g r r o o u u p p n n a a m m e e . If so, turn to
step eight in N N e e t t w w o o r r k k
C C o o m m p p o o n n e e n n t t C C o o n n f f i i g g u u r r a a t t i i o o n n .
Once you have established
your computer and work-
group names, go back to
where you left off and con-
tinue with the installation.
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