Windows 2000 Driver Setup; Installing The Driver Software - 3Com 3C996B-T User Manual

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Installing the Driver Software

Windows 2000 Driver Setup

Before you begin software installation:
Make sure that all software installation requirements are met. See "System
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Requirements" on page 7.
Install the hardware. For instructions, see "Installing and Connecting the NIC" on
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page 7.
NOTE: Before beginning this procedure, verify that Windows 2000 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.
Use the following procedure to install the driver for the first time in a system running
Windows 2000.
1 Start Windows 2000 and log in. You must have Network Administrator privileges to
install the driver software.
The Windows 2000 Found New Hardware wizard detects the new NICs and begins
the driver installation.
2 Insert the 3Com Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3 From the main menu, select NIC Software.
4 From the list on the left, click NIC Drivers.
5 Click Install NIC Drivers.
6 Click Install Win 2000 NIC Drivers.
7 The Please Wait screen appears. After the installation is completed, an Update dialog
box appears. Click OK.
8 The Choose Operating System screen appears. Click Windows 2000.
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