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Updating EtherDisk 3.x Software to EtherDisk 4.x Software

To update EtherDisk 3.x software to EtherDisk 4.x software,

follow the instructions appropriate for your operating

system in the HELP directory on EtherDisk diskette 3.

Do not follow the instructions in this quick guide.

Running the Preinstallation Program

Before you physically install the NIC in a PC, you must run

the following preinstallation program to properly set up

your system environment.

CAUTION: If you do not perform this procedure, the NIC

driver 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:\preinstl

6 After the preinstallation program ﬁnishes, turn off

the power to the PC.

The next step is to install the NIC in your PC.

To install the NIC in your PC:

1 Make sure that you have run the preinstallation

program, as described in the previous section.

2 Remove all jewelry from your hands and wrists. Use

only insulated or nonconducting tools.

CAUTION: Before handling the NIC, touch the bare metal

case of your PC to discharge static electricity from your

body. While you are handling the NIC, wear a wrist strap

grounded to the PC chassis.

3 Make sure that the power to the PC is turned off and

that the power cord is unplugged.

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