a:\readme.txt 25-JUL-1995
Version v2.00
DOS-format Driver Distribution Diskette
for
Digital EtherWORKS 2 Family Adapters
Copyright (c) Digital Equipment Corporation, 1995.
All Rights Reserved. Unpublished rights reserved
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applicable.
Thank you for using a Digital EtherWORKS 2 (DEPCA) Network
Interface Card. Throughout this document and other files
within this distribution kit the term DEPCA will be used
to refer to the entire EtherWORKS 2 family of adapters.
DE100, DE101 - XT Bus Adapter
DE200, DE201, DE202 - ISA Bus Adapter
DE422 - EISA Bus Adapter
DE210 & DE212 - MCA Bus Adapter
Digital's Network Product Business is committed to providing you
with updated device drivers to ensure that these cards will install
easily, perform exceptionally well, and operate in all the latest
network operating systems (NOS).
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* GENERAL README INFORMATION *
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This README.TXT file describes the contents of this Driver
Distribution Diskette. A RELEASE.NOT file, also included in the
root directory of this diskette, contains detailed technical
information regarding known anomalies.
Some of the README.TXT files are long. You can print a copy of the
appropriate README.TXT before beginning any of the installations.
To view the README.TXT file, you can use a text editor installed on
your system, or use the following procedure:
At the MS-DOS prompt, enter the following:
MORE <README.TXT
The text output pauses at the end of each full screen. The text
output resumes when you press ENTER. To stop viewing the README.TXT
file, press CTRL-C.
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* DRIVER DISTRIBUTION DISKETTE ORGANIZATION *
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The root directory of the Driver Distribution Diskette contains the
following files:
README.TXT - This file
RELEASE.NOT - Driver release notes
!DEC4220.CFG - The EISA Configuration Utility configuration file for
DEC EtherWORKS DE422 controller
@628D.ADF - The Micro Channel Configuration Utility configuration file for
DEC EtherWORKS DE210 controller
@6DEF.ADF - The Micro Channel Configuration Utility configuration file for
DEC EtherWORKS DE212 controller
OEMSETUP.INF - Used by Windows for Workgroups to install the DOS
NDIS2 or DOS ODI driver
The root directory of the Driver Distribution Diskette contains
several subdirectories. The subdirectories and their contents are
summarized below. Each subdirectory contains a README.TXT file that
provides detailed operating and installation instructions for its
associated drivers.
\LINUX
Contains the Linux UNIX driver for the controller.
\MSLANMAN.DOS
Contains the DOS NDIS2 driver for the controller for Microsoft
Lanman installation.
This directory structure is required for automatic installation
by Microsoft Lan Manager. The driver contained in this
subdirectory tree is identical to the driver in the \NDIS2
subdirectory tree.
\MSLANMAN.OS2
Contains the OS/2 NDIS2 driver for the controller for Microsoft
Lanman installation.
This directory structure is required for automatic installation
by Microsoft Lan Manager. The driver contained in this
subdirectory tree is identical to the driver in the \NDIS2
subdirectory tree.
\NDIS2
Contains the DOS and OS/2 NDIS2 drivers for the controller.
\NOVELL
Contains the drivers for Novell NetWare client and server
operations.
\PATHWRKS
Contains the native DLL driver for PATHWORKS for the controller.
\WFW
Contains the Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 32-bit driver
for the controller.
\WIN95
Contains the Microsoft Windows 95 driver for the controller.
\WINNT
Contains the Microsoft Windows NT drivers for the controller.
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Check Library 8 (LAN Controllers) in the DECPCI Forum on
CompuServe for the latest releases of software for your
Ethernet controller. Also, the latest software releases are
available via anonymous FTP over the Internet. Connect
to ftp.digital.com and set your default directory to
/pub/DEC/adapters. World Wide Web users can access the
area via the following URL:
ftp://ftp.digital.com/pub/DEC/adapters/
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For the latest in supported platforms and product information
regarding your Ethernet controller, call your local authorized
Digital reseller, or dial 800-DIGITAL in the U.S. World Wide
Web users can access this information via the following URL:
http://ftp.digital.com/pub/DEC/adapters/home.html
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DEC, Digital, and DECpc are trademarks of Digital Equipment
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Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows
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Novell, NetWare, and LAN WorkPlace are registered trademarks and
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Corporation.
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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.
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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.
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