This chapter provides the following information:
Installing
the Driver Software
Modifying
Configuration Parameters
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NOTE – The Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller must be physically installed in your system prior to installing the driver software. See Installing the Hardware for details. |
When the Windows 2000 system first boots up after installing a new hardware
device (such as a Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller), the system automatically
detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for
that device.
A network device driver must be installed before the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller can be used with your Windows 2000 system.
To install the adapter software for Windows 2000, complete the following steps.
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NOTE – Before beginning this procedure, verify that the Windows 2000 system has been upgraded to the latest version with the latest service pack applied. |
The Install Hardware Device Drivers window then displays.
Example: e:\
Where e: is the designation of the CD-ROM drive on your system.
The Driver Files Search Results then displays.
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NOTE – If the Insert Disk window appears, do not insert the Windows 2000 disk: |
Some early versions of Windows 2000 may display a spurious message prompting you to insert the Windows 2000 disk. If this occurs, leave the Dell CD-ROM in the drive and click OK. If asked to specify the location of the Windows 2000 CD-ROM instead, click Browse (do not use the text field) and locate the path to the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller drivers that was previously specified.
When the installation of the driver software is complete, you are ready to modify configuration parameters.
Although the default values should be appropriate in most cases, you may change any of the available options to meet the requirements of your specific system. Once the adapter driver software has been installed, you can use this procedure to verify or change the Speed and Duplex Parameter adapter properties.
The following steps show how to configure the adapter parameters using the Driver Properties Advanced window.
The 802.1p QOS parameter is a standard that enables Quality of Service (QOS). Disabled by default, select Enable from the Value menu to enable this parameter. Once enabled, select Disable from the Advanced tab's Value list to disable this parameter.
The Speed and Duplex parameter allows the user to set the connection speed to the network and mode. The full-duplex mode allows the adapter to transmit and receive network data simultaneously. The adapter is set to Auto (optimum connection) by default. To set the speed and mode, select the appropriate Advanced tab parameter from the Value list:
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NOTES –
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Power management specifies whether the operating system turns off the selected device if that device is able to be turned off. If the device is busy (such as servicing a call), the operating system does not shut down the device. The operating system tries to shut down every possible device only when it is hibernating. Some devices must stay on at all times. If you need the device to stay on at all times, do not choose the Allow the Computer to Turn Off This Device to Save Power option.
Before physically removing an adapter from your system, first remove the adapter driver software.
Click the Device Manager button to display the Computer Management window.
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NOTE – Not all driver files are removed as part of this procedure. |
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