TITLE: 3Com 3C90x Fast EtherLink XL/EtherLink XL NIC Drivers VERSION: 5.3 Rev. A DESCRIPTION: This Softpaq contains Windows 2000 and Windows XP drivers that support the 3Com family of Fast EtherLink XL and EtherLink XL PCI Bus Master NICs. These drivers are PC99 compliant. The use of appropriate Management Console Software is also required on the target servers. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP18956 SUPERSEDES: None EFFECTIVE DATE: September 18, 2001 CATEGORY: Driver - Network SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): None SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S): None OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: New driver set supports new 3Com NIC and new Desktop and Workstation models. PREREQUISITES: N/A INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. After the files have been unpacked, you may delete the self-extracting file downloaded in step 1. 4. For installation instructions, refer to the Index.htm file within the Info folder. Copyright (c) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.