README.TXT Driver File Contents (sis900.zip)

            SiS PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Installation
                     for Windows 2000 Driver
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driver file:  .\sisnic.sys
INF file:     .\netoem.inf

Install The Driver
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1.  Install the card in the PCI slot and connect the cable to the network;
    turn on the computer and start Windows NT.

2.  When Windows NT starts, a "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box appears
    identifying the card as a "Ethernet Controller";
    Select "Search for a suitable driver for your device [Recommended]".

    NOTE, if the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box does not appear,
    Windows NT fails to detect your adapter. There may be problem with the
    adapter itself or with the system BIOS.

3.  Click Next then only enable the "Specify a location" check box;
    Insert the "SiS PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Drivers Disk" in your drive A:
    or B:

4.  Click Next then specify correct driver path, e.g. A:\WIN2000 or B:\WIN2000;

5.  Click Ok then Windows 2000 will indicate that it will install the driver
    using A:(or B:)\WIN2000\NETOEM.INF

6.  Click Next to let Windows 2000 finishes the driver installation.


Adapter Configuration
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1. Double click "My Computer".
2. Double click "Control Panel".
3. Double click "System" icon.
4. Click "Hardware" tab then click "Device Manager..."
5. Open "Network Adapters" icon.
6. Double click
   "SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter"
   then a properties page appears.
5. Click "Advanced" tab.
6. Here, you can set the following properties:

   <1>. EthernetMediaType

             100BaseTX
             100BaseTX Full_Duplex
             10BaseT Full_Duplex
             10BaseT
             AUTO_CONFIG   ;Default value if not set

   <2>. NetworkAddress

             Override the adapter's Ethernet address. Legal values are
             xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx, where xx is a hexadecimal byte value.
             Unless necessary, do NOT modify this field and let the
             system use the default Ethernet address contained in the
             serial ROM on the adapter.

   The following is supported for AMD LFPC project with SVID/SSID:1022/0900

   <3>. PhoneLineMediaType

             HighPowerHighSpeed
             HighPowerLowSpeed
             LowPowerHighSpeed
             LowPowerLowSpeed

   <4>. PhysicalLayer

             AUTO
             LAN
             HOME

        Note:
           1). When user select LAN or HOME item, the driver will
               force the connector to coresponding media (LAN or HOME).
           2). When user select AUTO item, the driver will auto-detect:
               a). if LAN is link-on, the driver will choice the connector
                   to LAN (Ethernet).
               b). otherwise, the driver will choice the connector to
                   HOME (Phone Line).
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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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