Plug and Play Computers
Plug and Play
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Plug and Play (PnP) is a new system architecture for ISA bus
computers that automatically configures PnP hardware devices, such
as your EtherExpress(TM) PRO/100 ISA adapter, when you turn on the
computer.
Currently, two types of computers can be called "Plug and Play."
The first type has a PnP BIOS, while the second type doesn't. Both
types need a PnP Configuration Manager (CM). When you buy a
computer with a PnP BIOS, it should come with a CM. If it doesn't,
contact your computer vendor.
A Configuration Manager is a DOS-based program (a device driver)
that controls system resource assignments such as IRQ and I/O
address. The CM functions as a backup to the PnP BIOS -- it
configures any system resource that the PnP BIOS doesn't assign.
In the case where you don't have a PnP BIOS, the CM configures all
the system resources.
For both computers, install the adapter according to the
instructions in your Installation Guide.
Computers with Plug and Play BIOS (recommended)
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The ideal Plug and Play computer has a PnP BIOS and a PnP
Configuration Manager. The PnP BIOS automatically configures your
PRO/100 ISA adapter when you turn on your computer
(before the operating system starts).
You can view or modify your adapter's configuration using INSTALL
or the Configuration Manager's ISA Configuration Utility (ICU).
Computers without Plug and Play BIOS (not recommended)
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If you want PnP features without a PnP BIOS, you must have a
Configuration Manager. The CM automatically configures your
PRO/100 ISA adapter when DOS boots.
This type of computer isn't recommended for a file server because
the CM is DOS or Windows* based and won't work in other environments
such as Novell Netware* or IBM OS/2*.
* Trademark owned by another company.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.