WINDOWS.TXT file
3Com Corporation
3Com Megahertz LAN + Modem PC Card (3CxEM556 PC Card family)
Windows Installation Information
For the following operating systems, the preferred method of
installing the adapter is running A:\SETUP.EXE within the
operating system. Use CONFIG.EXE to set the media type and
optimization. Refer to the User's Guide or corresponding
text file for more information.
Windows 3.x or Windows for Workgroups (WFW)
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If NetWare is the only network operating system, then the
3Com AutoLink program can be used for the driver installation.
For non-NetWare environments, install the client software as
specified by your network operating system vendor. Windows 3.x
and WFW have internal support for Microsoft networking
environments.
Windows 95
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Proceed directly to Windows 95. Do not configure the adapter from
the 3Com Installation Disk #2 using CONFIG.EXE/CONFIGURATION AND
DIAGNOSTICS.
Windows 95 Plug and Play or the SETUP.EXE will complete the
installation for Novell, Microsoft, and most other network
operating systems. Refer to the User's Guide or W95NDIS3.TXT
for more information.
Windows NT 4.0
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Refer to the file WINNT.TXT for complete NT 4.0 instructions.
Windows NT 3.51
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Use the configuration software provided on Installation
Disk #1 to automatically set adapter parameters suitable
for this PC. Proceed to Windows NT to install client
software for Novell, Microsoft, and most other network
operating systems.
Windows 98 and Windows NT 5.0
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At the time of release of the 3CxEM556, these operating systems
had not been released. Please refer to 3Com's Website
(www.3Com.com) for updated information. There may also be
updated information in the latest shipping Installation Disks.
Check for these in the free Software/Downloads section of the
3Com Website.
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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.