****************************************************************************** * Genius LAN GF100TXRIII Fast Ethernet Card -- GFRSETUP Program * ****************************************************************************** A. OVERVIEW =========== This file is used to tell user : how to use the file "GFRSETUP.EXE". The "GFRSETUP.EXE" is build for configuring and diagnosing the GF100TXRIII Fast Ethernet Adapter,and for installing the GF100TXRIII PCI network drivers. B. BEFORE STARTING THE PROGRAM ============================== 1. Be sure you know the configuration of any adapters. 2. After turning off the PC's power, insert the adapter into the PC. 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 ======================= 1. Insert the GF100TXRIII driver diskette. In the DOS prompt,type GFRSETUP to run setup program, like as below: A:>GFRSETUP 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 GF100TXRIII Fast Ethernet Adapter set by the PCI System BIOS. b. After a moment, the screen will show the Hardware Setting of user's GF100TXRIII PCI 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 ========== If you have any additional questions regarding your Diagnostic Program, contact your dealer or distributor technical support department. ======================================================================