ROADMAP.TXT Driver File Contents (3C905_EtherLink.zip)

                        3Com (R) Corporation
                   EtherDisk (R) Diskette for the
        3C90X Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL Bus Master NIC Family
                          Disk Directory


ETHERDISK DISKETTE #1
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This EtherDisk diskette contains diagnostic and configuration programs as
well as drivers for some of today's popular operating systems along with 
installation instructions.  This help file provides an overview of this 
diskette's contents.


    Root Directory
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    3C90XCFG.EXE: 
        DOS diagnostic program.

    3C90XCFG.PIF
        PIF file to ensure 3C90XCFG.EXE runs in DOS mode only.

    3C90XENG.HLP: 
        Help file for the DOS diagnostic program. 

    AUTOLINK.EXE: 
        Program to auto install a DOS NetWare client.

    HELP.EXE:     
        Launches the help menu.

    INSTALL.EXE:  
        Launches 3Com's Installation Menu Program.

    README.TXT:
        Release notes for the 3C90X Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC.

    ROADMAP.TXT:
        This file which lists the disks' contents.

    LICENSE.TXT:
        3Com's Software License Agreement for the software on the EtherDisks.

    OEMSETUP.INF: 
        Windows NT OEM import file.

    EL90X.INF: 
        Windows 95 OEM import file.

    PARTNO:       
        Contains the part number and version of this EtherDisk diskette.

    DISK1:       
        Disk identifier.
    

    Subdirectories
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    AUTOLINK:  
        Contains compressed files used by 3Com's AutoLink program.  
        This program automatically installs all the files necessary to 
        allow a 16-bit DOS-based universal client (VLM) to connect to a
	Novell NetWare server.

    HELP:  
        Contains installation and configuration instructions for some of
        the more popular network operating systems, as well as basic 
        troubleshooting tips, information on support lines, and system 
        resource information.  Use HELP.EXE to access this information. 
        
    MSLANMAN.DOS:   
        Contains a Microsoft LAN Manager directory tree for importing 
        the NDIS 2.x DOS driver.

    MSLANMAN.OS2:   
        Contains a Microsoft LAN Manager directory tree for importing 
        the NDIS 2.x OS2 driver.

    MSUPDATE:  
        Programs for updating EMM386.EXE.  These are necessary only if
        your memory manager is version 4.48 or below in a DOS environment.
	They are not to be used with Windows 95 or Windows 98.

    NDIS2:  
        Contains the DOS NDIS 2.x driver for non-LAN Manager installations.

    NWSERVER:  
        Contains a server driver, LDI import file, and appropriate .NLMs 
        for loading into a NetWare 4.1x server.

    NWCLIENT:  
        Contains 16-bit DOS and OS/2 NetWare client drivers, a sample NET.CFG
        file, and a .INS NWCLIENT import file.

    UTILS:  
        Various utility files used by other programs on the diskette.



ETHERDISK DISKETTE #2
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This EtherDisk diskette contains the files for Windows 95 and Windows NT 
as well as the Client 32 Driver .

    Root Directory
    --------------
    LICENSE.TXT:
        3Com's Software License Agreement for the software on the EtherDisks.
   
    ROADMAP.TXT:
        This file which lists the disks' contents.

    OEMSETUP.INF: 
        Windows NT OEM import file.

    W95EL90X.INF: 
        Windows 95 OEM import file.

    PARTNO:       
        Part number and version of this EtherDisk diskette.
    
    DISK2:       
        Disk identifier.
    

    Subdirectories
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     CLIENT32:
        Contains the driver for Client 32 and the installation 
        scripts for Windows 95 and DOS installations.

    WIN95:  
        Contains application support files specific to Windows 95.

    WINNT:  
        Contains application support files specific to Windows NT.

    WFW311:  
        NDIS 3 driver for Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installation.

    WIN32:  
        Contains 32-bit Windows applications, NDIS miniport drivers,
        and support files.

    DRMON:
        Contains the files for the 3Com dRMON SmartAgent PC 
        software.

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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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