1. tc_tring.exe Driver
2. NDIS_3.TXT File Contents

NDIS_3.TXT Driver File Contents (tc_tring.exe)

                    Thomas-Conrad Corporation 
            NDIS 3.0 driver Installation Instructions


This On-line document explains how to use the NDIS 3.0 driver for the 
TC4048 Token Ring PCI Adapter.  This document includes instructions for 
installing the driver for Windows for Workgroups v3.11 and up and 
Windows NT 3.5 and up.


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* TRTools *
***********

You should run the TRTools diagnostic test suite on the adapter before 
you attempt to install drivers.  TRTools will indicate serious hardware 
problems, such as hardware incompatibility or adapter faults.  

TRTools is the only way to set some of the options on the adapter 
that are not set with the OEMSETUP file.  The options for Ring Speed and 
Locally Administered Node ID are the only options that are set with the 
OEMSETUP file.

TRTools is used to change options for Ring Speed, Local Bus Speed, Post 
Write Enable, and SBCLK Ratio.


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*                                   NOTE                              *
*  When using TRTools on a computer that runs Windows NT, you must    *
*  reboot the computer in DOS and run TRTools in DOS only.  TRTools   *
*  will not run properly if you attempt to run it in a DOS window.    *
***********************************************************************


Installation for Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and up:
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1.  Open the Network group, then select the Network Setup icon.

2.  The Network Setup menu displays various information about the
    machine and the network.  Select Drivers from the bottom of the 
    screen.

3.  The Network Drivers window displays all network adapters that have
    currently been installed in your system.  Select Add Adapter.

4.  Select Unlisted or Updated Network Adapter.

5.  The Install Driver window is displayed.  Insert the working copy of 
    your Thomas-Conrad driver diskette into a disk drive and type A:\ 
    (or B:\) at the prompt and <Enter>.  

6.  Highlight the adapter that you are installing, the Thomas-Conrad
    TC4048 Token Ring PCI Adapter.

7.  A window is then displayed with choices Ring Speed, Product ID, Slot
    Number, Packet Size, and for Local Node ID.  Entering a locally
    administered address in the Network Address Override box will 
    override the adapters globally administered node ID.  Leaving
    this blank, the default, uses the adapters globally administered
    node ID.  After you have made these selections, select OK.

8.  Follow the prompts on your screen to complete the installation 
    process.  You are then ready to use the Thomas-Conrad Token Ring
    PCI adapter with Windows for Workgroups v3.11.


Windows NT v3.5 Installation
----------------------------

1.  Start NT, if you have not already done so.  From the Main group,
    select the Control Panel, then select "Network".

2.  The "Network Settings" window displays various information about the 
    computer and network.  Select "Add Adapter" from the middle of the
    screen.  One or more information screens may be displayed.

3.  The "Add Network Adapter" window displays all network adapters that 
    have currently been installed.  Select "<Other> Requires Disk from 
    Manufacturer" (usually the last menu choice).

4.  Insert the working copy of your Thomas-Conrad driver diskette into a
    disk drive and type A:\ (or B:\) at the prompt and <Enter>.  

5.  Highlight the adapter that you are installing, the Thomas-Conrad
    TC4048 Token Ring PCI Adapter.

6.  A window is then displayed with choices Ring Speed, Product ID, Slot
    Number, Packet Size, and for Local Node ID.  Entering a locally
    administered address in the Network Address Override box will 
    override the adapters globally administered node ID.  Leaving
    this blank, the default, uses the adapters globally administered
    node ID.  After you have made these selections, select OK.

7.  A window is then displayed with choices for Bus Location.  Make no
    changes to these options and select OK.    

8.  Follow the prompts on your screen to complete the installation
    process.  You must restart your machine before these changes take
    effect.  

9.  Depending upon the protocol you select you may need to make other 
    choices, such as IP address or IPX frametype.  

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* FOR MORE HELP * 
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For more help, contact Thomas-Conrad Technical Support in one of the 
ways shown below.  Free telephone support is available 24 hours-a-day, 
7 days-a-week. 


Technical Support

     (800) 334-4112  Toll free, U.S.  
     (800) 654-3822  Toll free, Canada 
     (512) 433-6000  Corporate switchboard 
     (512) 433-6153  FAX 
     (512) 433-6156  BBS 
     CompuServe GO TCCFORUM 
     World Wide Web  HTTP://WWW.TCI.COM 
     email SUPPORT@KLAVEN.TCI.COM   
     FTP server:  FTP.TCI.COM


Thomas-Conrad Corporation

     12301 Technology Bvld., Austin, TX  78727
     (800) 332-8683  Toll free, U.S.
     (800) 654-3822  Toll free, Canada
     (512) 433-6000  Corporate switchboard
     (512) 433-6029  FAX


In Europe:

     Thomas-Conrad Europe Limited 
     Coworth Park House 
     Ascot, SL5 7SF 
     United Kingdom 
     +44 1344-875175  European headquarters 
     +44 1344-875176  FAX 
     +44 1344-291301  BBS 
     0800 374681 Toll free 
 
     Thomas-Conrad Sarl 
     70 rue Anatole France, 
     92300 Levallois-Perret 
     Paris 
     France 
     +33 1 47591900  French office 
     +33 1 47591901  FAX 
     +33 1 47591902  BBS 
 
     Thomas-Conrad GmbH 
     Friedrich-Wilhelm Strasse 86-96 
     47051 Duisburg 
     Germany 
     +49-203-295170  German office 
     +49-203-2951717  FAX 
     +49-203-2951727  BBS 
     0130-11-5891 Toll free
  
All bulletin boards (BBS) accept calls at 1200/2400/4800/9600 bps.  This 
line uses a v.32 modem  that supports MNP Level 5.  Set up your 
communication software for 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.