1. ft020205.zip Driver
2. INSTALL.TXT File Contents

INSTALL.TXT Driver File Contents (ft020205.zip)

		     Driver Insallation Guide for Linux
		  ========================================

Introduction
============
    This document describes the procedure  to install driver  on Linux for
    Compex FreedomLine 1000Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter(83820/21).

    The file linux_2_2_dp83820.tar.gz that is necessary file to build this
    Compex FreedomLine 1000Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter(83820/21) driver for
    Linux Kernel 2.2.X .

    The file linux_2_4_dp83820.tar.gz that is necessary file to build this
    Compex FreedomLine 1000Base-T Ethernet PCI Adapter(83820/21) driver for 
    Linux Kernel 2.4.X .

    Location of Driver : \LINUX\linux_2_2_dp83820.tar.gz
			 \LINUX\linux_2_4_dp83820.tar.gz


Installation procedure
======================
    1. Now enter the following commands at the UNIX prompt.  Remember that
       UNIX is case sensitive.

       # mkdir temp
       # cd temp
       # mcopy a:/linux/linux_2_2_dp83820.tar.gz
       ( or mcopy a:/linux/linux_2_4_dp83820.tar.gz according to your
	 Linux Kernel )

       Note: a. copies from DOS disk to current working directory.
	     b. mcopy is mtools if you don't have mtools, you can
		mount -t /dev/fd0 and use cp command

    2. # tar xzvf linux_2_2_dp83820.tar.gz
       ( or tar xzvf linux_2_4_dp83820.tar.gz )

       It will uncompress this file and create some driver source code
       in a directory 'linux_2_2_dp83820' or 'linux_2_4_dp83820'.

    3. # cd linux_2_2_dp83820
       ( or cd linux_2_4_dp83820 )
       # make clean

       It will remove all useless files "*.o".

    4. # make all

       It will compile and link to the driver file "dpm.o".

    5. # insmod dpm.o

       It will load this driver modules in Linux.

    6. Run 'netconfig' or 'netconf' to set your network parameter ( like
       ip, netmask, gateway..etc).

    7. If you want to load driver  when system boot,  you can  create or
       modify '/etc/rc.d/rc.inet1' or '/etc/rc.d/rc.modules'  to  insmod
       driver. this file will run at boot time.

       # cd /etc/rc.d
       # vi rc.inet1 ( or vi rc.modules)
	 insmod /your driver'path/dpm.o
	 (must before bind protocal)

       # reboot

       (then your driver will work every time you boot.)


    Notes:
    ------
    make sure that your kernel is built with network,  fast_ethernet  and
    module support. Otherwise, you have to rebuild your kernel.

    1. go to /usr/src/linux directory

    2. run 'make menuconfig' or 'make config'

    3. mark the options list above.

    4. exit and rebuild your kernel.
       make dep;make clean;make zImage
       the file 'zImage' will be at /usr/src/linux/arch/i386/boot/zImage

    5. modify /etc/lilo.conf. (this file specify where kernel image is)

    6. run 'lilo'




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.