3Com EtherLink XL 10 Quick Manual

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2 F AST E THERL INK® XL 10/100 PCI N ETWORK I NTERFACE C ARDS Q UICK G UIDEUpdating EtherDisk 3.x Software to EtherDisk 4.x SoftwareTo update EtherDisk 3.x software to EtherDisk 4.x software,follow the instructions appropriate for your operatingsystem in the HELP directory on EtherDisk diskette 3.Do not follow the instructions in this quick guide.Running the Preinstallation ProgramBefore you physically install the NIC in a PC, you must runthe following preinstallation program to properly set upyour system environment.CAUTION: If you do not perform this procedure, the NICdriver and software will not be installed correctly.To run the NIC preinstallation program:1 Do not install the NIC in the PC.2 Turn on the power to the PC and start Windows.3 Insert EtherDisk diskette 1 in drive A.4 From the Windows Start menu, select Run.5 Run the preinstallation program. Enter:a:\preinstl6 After the preinstallation program finishes, turn offthe power to the PC.The next step is to install the NIC in your PC.Installing the NICTo install the NIC in your PC:1 Make sure that you have run the preinstallationprogram, as described in the previous section.2 Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists. Useonly insulated or nonconducting tools.CAUTION: Before handling the NIC, touch the bare metalcase of your PC to discharge static electricity from yourbody. While you are handling the NIC, wear a wrist strapgrounded to the PC chassis.3 Make sure that the power to the PC is turned off andthat the power cord is unplugged.