README.TXT Driver File Contents (3comed53.exe)

README.TXT File
3Com Corporation
3Com EtherLink III LAN PC Card (3C589 PC Card)

Please read this file before installing the 3Com EtherLink III LAN PC Card.
This file contains information that became available after the 3Com 
EtherLink III LAN PC Card User Guide went to the printer.

This file is divided into two sections:
     General Information  - Read for all network operating systems
     Novell NetWare Information - Read if you are using Novell NetWare

               Important General Information 
               =============================

For DOS and Windows 3.x

The 3Com 3C589 works with laptops that contain Card Services.  If you are
not running Card Services on your system, please note that the 3C589 will
work with laptops that have an Intel PCMCIA (PC Card) controller or
compatible controller.  If Card Services is not installed, it might not
work with other controllers.

You may override some driver configuration parameters (IRQ, I/O base and
CIS Memory base address).  See the sample NET.CFG or PROTOCOL.INI files
on the EtherDisk diskette for proper syntax. 

Full-Duplex Operation
=====================

For NetWare ODI
The DOS ODI NetWare driver supports full-duplex operation (that is,
sending  and receiving data simultaneously).  WARNING: You MUST be
connected to a switched full-duplex Ethernet hub to use this feature
(this feature disables collision detection).  

To enable this feature add the ODI Keyword "FULL DUPLEX" to the 
NET.CFG file.

For NDIS 2.0
To enable the NDIS 2.0 full duplex feature, add the Full Duplex key word
to the PROTOCOL.INI file as follows:

ORIGINAL (Half Duplex):
	[ms$elpc3]
	DRIVERNAME=ELPC3$

MODIFIED (Full Duplex):
	[ms$elpc3]
	DRIVERNAME=ELPC3$
	FULL_DUPLEX=YES


Novell NetWare Information
==========================

The 3C589 EtherLink III LAN EtherDisk contains a Novell NetWare DOS
ODI Driver (3C589.COM), and a Novell NetWare OS\2 ODI driver (3C589.SYS).
The 3C589.COM DOS ODI driver is Novell certified.  The 3C589.SYS OS/2 ODI 
driver Novell certification is still in progress.

If you are using 3Com's automatic installation program, AutoLink, delete 
references to any other network adapter in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file and in the 
NET.CFG file prior to executing AutoLink. You can delete the NET.CFG file, 
and a new one will be copied over. 



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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.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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