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 ME 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 ME system.
To install the adapter software for Windows ME, complete the following steps.
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NOTE – Before beginning this procedure, verify that the Windows ME system has been upgraded to the latest version with the latest service pack applied. |
Some early versions of Windows ME may display a spurious message requesting you to insert the Windows ME disk. If this occurs, leave the Dell CD-ROM in the drive and click OK. If asked to specify the location of the Windows ME 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 adapter properties.
The following steps show how to configure the adapter parameters using the Driver Properties Advanced window.
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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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 this option.
To enable Power Management, complete the following steps:
Under the Network Adapters list, click the Plus Sign (+) to display the list of currently configured adapters.
Select the network adapter to be modified, and click the Properties button.
Click the Power Management tab to display the following window.
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NOTE – To enable the Wake-on LAN in standby mode for the Broadcom 440X Fast Ethernet Controller, choose the Allow this Device to Bring the Computer Out of Standby option. |
Before physically removing an adapter from your system, first remove the adapter driver software.
In the Configuration tab, select the network component to be removed and click Remove. The Network Configuration window appears.
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NOTE – Not all driver files are removed as part of this procedure. |
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