1 Overview
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This driver supports only Windows NT4 (x86).
This gnicnt NDIS4 Miniport driver cannot be used with other
Windows versions than Windows NT4 (x86).
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2 Required Files
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To install the driver, the following files are required:
RTLNIC4.SYS
OEMSETUP.INF
R8169HLP.HLP
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3 Installation
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3.1 Installing the driver
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Read the installation instructions in the adapter manual carefully.
Follow these instructions to install the adapter in your computer.
1. Start Windows NT4 (x86).
2. Click START / SETTINGS / CONTROL PANEL / NETWORK.
3. Select ADAPTERS.
4. Click ADD.
5. Select HAVE DISK.
6. Depending on the type of installation medium used (e.g. CD-ROM, floppy
diskette, network drive, etc.) enter the path to the required files,
e.g.
D:\WinNT\
7. Click OK.
8. Select the Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC entry that
matches your adapter.
9. Click OK.
10. Select the appropriate configuration (see section "Driver Options"
in this readme file for details).
NOTE: We strongly recommend to install the latest Windows NT4 (x86) Service
Pack *after* successful installation of the driver.
11. Click OK.
12. Restart your system.
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3.2 Updating the driver
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You can use the CONTROL PANEL / NETWORK / ADAPTERS /
Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC /
UPDATE button to update an already installed
driver for your Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC.
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Download Driver Pack
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.