INSTALL.TXT Driver File Contents (ft020205.zip)


		 Driver Installation Guide for Windows 2000
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Introduction
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    This document describes the procedure to install  NDIS 5.0	driver on
    Windows 2000 for Compex FreedomLine 1000Base-T PCI Adapter.

    Location of Driver :  \WIN2000\DP83820.SYS


Installation procedure
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  1) Plug "Compex FreedomLine 1000Base-T PCI Adapter" into the computer 
     64-bit or 32-bit Master PCI slots. Secure the card to the PC.
     Then power ON the PC.

  2) When Windows starts, 'Add Hardware Wizard' will automatically
     detect and found the new PCI card and display the message,

                    "PCI Etenret Card"

     Insert FL1000-T driver disk in floppy disk drive A and click NEXT button.

  3) Windows then provide the following options to search the FL1000-T driver.

        _/ - Search for the best driver for your device
             (Recommanded)

         o - Display a list of all the drivers in the specific location
             so you can select the driver you want.

       Chose the first one and click NEXT,
                        
     3) Windows then let you mark on one or more of the following

         o - Floppy Disk Drive
         o - CR-ROM
        _/ - Specify a location

        Check only on "Specify a Location" option and type in
        A:\WIN2000 then click NEXT,

    * Hint:- If you have not inserted the driver disk after you click NEXT,
             insert the FL1000-T driver disk and click BACK button to back
             step once then click NEXT button again to read the disk.

     4) Windows will display the following;

       "Compex FreedomLine 1000Base-T PCI Adapter"

        Click NEXT, to start copy the driver.

     5) Windows will contiune to copy all related files from Windows CDROM.
        When completed it will prompt to Restart the machine.
        At this point you may want to add and/or change to other network
        protocols, Windows clients, and other services.
        Then click "NO" and Windows will start up to the Active desktop.
        Click on the Network applet in Control Panel to add/or make the
        changes. Refer to Windows manual for more details.

        Click YES if you do not intend to add additional services, clients
        and protocols.
        By default, Windows install only the following;

          o-   Client for Microsoft Network
          o-   Compex FreedomLine 1000Base-T PCI Adapter
          o-   TCPIP

       If your machine will share it resources, add Files and Printing
       share services.
       Refer to Windows help for details on adding these.

    6) When completed, Windows will again prompt to restart the machine.
       Click YES.

    7) When Windows restarted, Compex FreedomLine 1000Base-T PCI Adapter 
       is ready to access the network.



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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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