README.TXT Driver File Contents (e2kit201.zip)

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  Unpublished rights reserved
    under the copyright laws of the United States.

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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/

		*** New On-Line Bulletin Board! ***
  Our new easy-to-use, menu-driven Networks Bulletin Board Service
  gives you on-line access to the latest product information,
  device drivers, firmware, and utilities!  Simply dial
  (508)486-5777, 24 hours a day!  

  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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  CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Incorporated.
  
  DEC, Digital, and DECpc are trademarks of Digital Equipment 
  Corporation. 

  Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows
  and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  Novell, NetWare, and LAN WorkPlace are registered trademarks and 
  NetWare Loadable Module, NLM, and NetWare SFT are trademarks 
  of Novell, Incorporated.
  
  OS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
  Corporation.
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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.

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