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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.
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.
1
Start Windows and log in. You must have Network Administrator privileges to install
the driver software
2
Insert the
3Com Installation CD
in the CD-ROM drive.
3
The main menu appears. Select
NIC Software
.
4
From the list on the left, select
NIC Drivers
.
5
Click
Install NIC Drivers
.
6
Click
Install Win XP 32 NIC Drivers
.
7
The Please Wait screen appears. After the installation is complete, and Update dialog
box appears. Click
OK
.
8
The Choose Operating System screen appears. Click
Windows XP
.
9
Follow the steps in the Completing NIC Installation with Windows XP screen. After
you are through, click
Done
. The drivers are installed.
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.