*********************************************************** 885DIAG.TXT *********************************************************** INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR THE SYM53C885 DIAGNOSTICS ******* Introduction ******* This file describes how to load and run the diagnostics. The SYM53C885 Diagnostics is a DOS only program. ******* Description ******* 885DIAG is a diagnostics program for the Symbios Logic SYM53C885 Ethernet host adapter. Use 885DIAG if you are having problems when installing your host adapter. To run 885DIAG, boot to DOS, make sure no ethernet device drivers are loaded in your system, and follow the instructions below. ******* Installing The SYM53C885 Diagnostics ******* Use the DOS COPY command to copy the 885DIAG.EXE program from your PC floppy disk drive to your boot hard disk drive. Example syntax: copy a:/885diag.exe to c:/ <enter> Copy the following files to a disk which has at least 50K free space and is not write protected: 885DIAG.EXE 885DIAG.HLP VTGRAY.PCX E_DIAG.DAT ******* Using the SYM53C885 Diagnostics ******* From your boot hard drive run the diagnostic program 885DIAG.EXE. Example syntax: c:\885diag.exe <enter> From the menu bar select the TEST option. From the TEST option select ALL to run all the diagnostic tests. To learn more about 885diag or any of its tests, use the on-line help system. Invoke help either from the main menu bar or by pressing F1 at any time. Other common keys to use in 885diag are: F1 = Help F3 = Close the current window F5 = Refresh the screen F10 = Activate the menu ALT-F6 = Switch to the next window ALT-F9 = Minimize ALT-F10 = Maximize ENTER = Execute operation Spacebar = Select the current item TAB = Move to next field SHIFT-TAB = Move to previous fieldDownload 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.
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