WINXP.txt Driver File Contents (1255TX_DRv103_All.zip)

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*                       SMC Networks, Inc.                        *
*            SMC EZ Card 10/100 FAST ETHERNET ADAPTER             *
*               NDIS5 MINIPORT DRIVER INSTALLATION                *
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*              Copyright (C) 2001 SMC Networks, Inc.              *
*                      All Rights Reserved.                       *
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The driver (SMC1255.SYS) contained in the root is for the following 
SMC Ethernet adapter:

        SMC EZ Card 10/100 FAST ETHERNET ADAPTER

The driver (SMC1255.SYS) conforms to the Network Driver Interface 
Specification NDIS/5, and is used with Windows XP.


  Contents:
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   (A) Installing the NDIS5 Miniport driver on Microsoft Windows XP

(A) Installing the NDIS5 Miniport driver on Microsoft Windows XP
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Note: 
There is an built-in driver in Windows XP. Therefore, the installation 
that user should is to update the driver. The procedure is different 
with new installation of a new hardware.

    1. Plug SMC's 1255TX adapter into one of the Master PCI slots of your 
       PCI platform.
    2. Turn the power ON, then boot from Windows XP.
    3. Then Windows XP will recognize the adapter and install the built-in 
       driver by default.
    4. Click the following icon sequence to find the network connections:
       "Start" -> "Control Panel" -> "Network and Internet Connections".
    5. In the "Network and Internet Connections" window, move your focus 
       to "or Pick a Control Panel Icon" and click "Network Connections".
    6. In the "Network Connections" window, you will find an icon with the 
       name "SMC EZ Card 10/100 (SMC1255TX)".
    7. Right click the icon and choose "Property" in the pull-down menu.
    8. In the "Property" dialog, click "Config" button.
    9. Click the "Driver" tab, then click "Update Driver...".
   10. When "Hardware Update Wizard" window appears, choose "Install from a 
       list or specific location(Advanced)", click "Next".
   11. Insert the SMC's Driver Disk into your floppy disk.       
   11. Choose "Search for the best driver in these locations" option and  
       "Include this location in the search" option, then type "X:\WinXP" in the 
       text box below. Click "Next".
       Note: X: is your driver letter of your floppy disk, e.g. A:.
   12. Windows XP will find the driver located in the driver disk and copy 
       required files. After this is completed, a successful message will 
       display in the window. Click "Finish" to finish the installation.

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How To Update Drivers Manually

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.

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