README.TXT Driver File Contents (epics.zip)

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                           EPIC 83C17X Superdisk
                             v2.00 -- 10/28/98
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This superdisk package includes drivers and utilities for the EPIC family 
of SMSC controllers. This products are used in PCI and Cardbus cards for
Ethernet 10/100 conectivity (and modem as second function in some cards). 

Evaluation Boards (EVBs)
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SMSC offers the following evaluation boards for the EPIC products:
1. EVB171G       PCI Ethernet 10/100 adapter using the 83C171 MAC and the 
                 SMSC 83C180 PHY.
2. EVB171Q       PCI Ethernet 10/100 adapter using the 83C171 MAC and the 
                 QSI 6612 PHY.
3. EVB175Q-CBNF  Cardbus out of form factor Ethernet 10/100 & Modem card 
                 using the 83C175 MAC and the QSI 6612 PHY.
4. EVB175T-CB    Cardbus Ethernet 10/100 card using the 83C175 MAC and TDK 
                 78Q2120 PHY
5. EVB175T-CB-D  Cardbus Ethernet 10/100 & Modem card using the 83C175 MAC 
                 and TDK 78Q2120 PHY

Superdisk Contents
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\EVB171Q      - Drivers and utilities specific for the EVB171Q ONLY 
                (a.k.a. SMC9432). Refer to READ171Q.TXT in \EVB171Q
                for details.

\32BITODI     - 32 bit ODI driver for use with Novell 32 bit client for DOS
                or Netware 4.11 Server. Works with all EVBs. Refer to 
                READODI.TXT in \32BITODI for installation instructions.

\NDIS4        - NDIS4 driver for use with Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98 and 
                NT 4.0. Works with all EVBs. Refer to the EPICNDIS.DOC 
                word document in \NDIS4 for installation instructions.

\NDIS5        - NDIS5 driver for use with Windows 98 and Windows NT 5.0
                Works with all EVBs. Refer to EPICNDIS.DOC in \NDIS4 for 
                installation instructions.

                NOTE:
                Due to licence restrictions of the Windows NT 5.0 Beta 2
                DDK the driver binary has been removed from this directory 
                until the final version of the DDK that allows distribution 
                of binaries is released.

\UTIL         - Utilities for use with LANEPIC EVBs. Refer to READUTIL.TXT
                in \UTIL for details.

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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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