PCISETUP.DOC

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 * Genius LAN GE2500III PCI Ethernet Adapter -- PCISETUP Program              *
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   A. OVERVIEW
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   This file is used to tell user : how to use the file  "PCISETUP.EXE".
   The "PCISETUP.EXE" is build for configuring and diagnosing the Genius
   LAN GE2500III PCI Ethernet Adapter ,and for auto-copying Genius LAN
   GE2500III PCI Ethernet Adapter drivers.

   Card network driver.


   B. BEFORE STARTING THE PROGRAM
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   1. Be sure you know the configuration of any adapters.

   2. After turning off the PC's power, insert the adapter into the PC.

       ** Ethernet adapters must be on a properly terminated cable
          (use a BNC " T " connector with two 50 Ohm terminators or
           an AUI loopback connector).

   3. Boot the PC to a DOS prompt.

       ** Memory resident (TSR) programs and device drivers should
          not be loaded while the Diagnostic Program is active, so
          you may need to temporarily rename your CONFIG.SYS and
          AUTOEXEC.BAT files.  The Diagnostic Program is always run
          without loading any network software.



   C. STARTING THE PROGRAM
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   1. Insert the Genius LAN GE2500III PCI Ethernet Card driver diskette.
      In the DOS prompt(not windows95 MS-DOS) ,type PCISETUP to run setup
      program, like as below:

      A:>PCISETUP

   2. Read the opening screen and press Enter.

   3. Adapter configuration:

       View Setup   - The setup program will auto detect and show the card's
                      configurations, such as I/O port, IRQ,... etc.

       Manual Setup - Select Manual Setup to setup hardware configurations
                      that you want, such as Full duplex, BootROM usage.

       Save Configuration - Save the hardware configuration that be changed.


       ***** Warning *******
       After you changed the hardware configuration, you must reset your
       PC. The adapter will load new configurations that you changed from
       EEPROM.

   4. Adapter Diagnostic

      Hardware Configuration - To view the hardware configurations.

      Ethernet Card Test     - To test the adapters' function is correct.

      Transmit/Receive Test  - To verify the adapter transeveiver is ok.

      Cable Test             - To test cable is no fault.

   5. Drivers Auto Install

      a. First, the program will detect the I/O Address and interrupt of the
         PCI Slave Ethernet Adapter set by the PCI System BIOS.

      b. After a moment, the screen will show the Hardware Setting of user's
         PCI Slave Ethernet Adapter and the Software Installation menu.

      c. In Software Installation menu, users can choose one of driver to
         install for your Network Operating System.



   D. SUPPORT
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   If you have any additional questions regarding your Diagnostic
   Program, contact your dealer or distributor technical support
   department.

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