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README.TXT
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* SMSC IrCC NDIS Miniport Device Driver Version 5.1.2462.0
* Installation Utility Release Version 1.3 Readme File
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* Target Hardware: SMSC IrCC (Infrared Communications Controller)
* in SMSC I/O chip embedded on motherboards
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* CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT
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This document contains the following sections:
1. Overview
2. System Requirements
3. Installing the Software
4. Uninstalling the Software
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* 1. OVERVIEW
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The SMSC IrCC Software Installation Utility installs to the target system
a Windows* INF file and a smcirda.sys file which outline to the operating
system how the IrCC components will be configured.
This is needed for the proper functioning of the following features:
- IrDA Ver 1.1 Wireless Infrared Technology Support
- Correct Configuration of SMSC IrCC components
- Correct Identification of SMSC IrCC Components in
Device Manager
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* 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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1. The software included with this distribution package is
designed to operate only with SMSC IrCC devices.
2. The following is the only operating system supported
in this release:
Windows XP
To verify which operating system has been installed onto
the target system, follow the steps below:
a. Click on Start.
b. Select Settings.
c. Select Control Panel.
d. Double-click on the System icon.
e. Click on the General system properties tab.
f. Verify which OS has been installed by reading
the System information.
3. The software should be installed on systems with at
least 32 MB of system memory.
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* 3. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
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1. Check the System Requirements. The operating system must be fully
installed and running on the system before running this software.
2. Close any running applications. Otherwise, you may experience
difficulties.
3. Run the InstallShield* installation program SETUP.EXE, located in the
Installation Utility diskette, from the Start\Run prompt.
4. You will be prompted to agree to the license agreement. If you do not
agree, the Installer will exit before extracting any files.
5. Otherwise, Setup.exe will install the SMSC Ircc INF files, and System
files to your hard drive and will reboot the system.
6. No system rebooted is necessary.
7. This completes the Software Installation Utility for SMSC IrCC Miniport
Device Driver Version 5.1.2462.0.
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* 4. UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
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1. Close any running applications. Otherwise, you may experience
difficulties.
2a. Run the InstallShield* installation program SETUP.EXE, located in the
Installation Utility diskette, from the Start\Run prompt,
a second time, in order to uninstall this software.
2b. Alternatively, uninstall via the system Control Panel.
a. Click on Start.
b. Select Settings.
c. Select Control Panel.
d. Double-click on the "Add or Remove Programs" icon.
e. Select "SMSC IrCC Driver V5.1.2462.0 (WinXP)"
f. Click Change/Remove button
3. You will be prompted to agree to the uninstallation.
4. If you agree to uninstall, SETUP.EXE will remove all installed
SMSC IrCC INF files and components from the Control Panel.
5. After this, you need to manually set the system to use the previous
version of the device driver in order to complete the uninstallation.
a. Click on Start.
b. Select Settings.
c. Select Control Panel.
d. Double-click on the System icon.
e. Click on the Hardware properties tab.
f. Click on the Device Manager button.
g. Expand "Infrared devices"
h. Double click on "SMC IrCC - Fast Infrared Port"
i. Click on the Driver properties tab
j. Click on the Roll Back Driver button
6. This completes the Software Uninstallation Utility for SMSC IrCC
Miniport Device Driver Version 5.1.2462.0.
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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.