
EZ Connect™
Ethernet LAN Card
V2.0
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SMC1233A-TX

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To Begin
Operating systems
This network card is compatible and comes with drivers for the
following operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows for Workgroup 3.11
• Microsoft Windows® 95/98/NT/2000
• Netware 4.11, 5.0, FreeBSD 3.0, Linux
Computer
A PC with an available PCI slot.
Package Checklist
Become familiar with the contents of the SMC10/100Mbps
network card:
• One Quick Start Guide
• One PCI Network card
• One 2 Metre Cat..5 cable
• One Driver Disk
Install SMC 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN Card
Make sure that all computers are turned OFF and disconnected
from power cord. Before installing cards in your computers,make
sure you have the operating system installation disks or CD-ROM
(especially for Windows based computer)and the installation CD
provided in the SMC package.
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EZ Connect™ Ethernet LAN Card
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Click “Next ”.
3. Select ”Display a list of drivers in a specific location” so that you
can choose the driver you need.
Click “Next”.
4. Select the type of device from the list.Click on “Network Adapters”.
Click “Next”.
Click “Have Disk”.
5. You will be prompted to “Install from Disk”. Insert the SMC CD
containing the drivers and enter the path to the CD-ROM (e.g.if
your CDRom drive is called D: and you have Windows 95, your
path will be d:\Drivers \Win95 and click “OK ”.You can also browse
your computer to find the location.
Simply click on Browse and select driver folder from your
CDRom drive.
6. Screen will display “SMC1233A-TX 10/100Mbps PCI NIC.”
Click “OK”.
7. Your device will be recognised as a “SMC1233A-TX
10/100Mbps PCI NIC ”.
Click “Next”.
You may be prompted to restart your machine after the installation
is complete.
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The steps to install EACH network card are as follows:
• Shut down operating system.
• Turn off the computer.
• Unplug the computer main power cable for added
security and to avoid electric shock.
• Remove the computer cover.
• Identify an available PCI expansion slot in each computer
(PCI slots are usually smaller slots).
• Remove the corresponding plate from the computer chassis.
• Insert the network card and tighten the bracket screw
of the network card into your computer.
• Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord
to the computer.
• Repeat each step to install a network card in each computer.
Windows 95/98/2000/ME Network
Driver Installation
All versions of Windows may not respond the same. The typical
steps are as follows:
1. Restart your computer. Make sure you have your SMC
Installation CD and Windows 95/98 CD available for driver
installation procedures.
2. “New Hardware Found” window displays and loads “New
Hardware Wizard” program. “New Hardware Wizard” specifies the
network hardware device (controller)to be installed.
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Windows XP Installation
Windows XP has a built in driver for the SMC1233A-TX card.
The adapter card will be installed automatically. It will appear as
e.g. ADMtek 983 10/100 network adapter card in the device
manager.
Troubleshooting Driver Installation
1. Double-click "My Computer" on your Windows desktop, doubleclick "Control Panel”, and then double-click "System".
2. Click on "Device Manager".
3. Double-click on "Network Adapters".
4. If there is a problem with the installation of the driver, an
exclamation point appears next to "SMC1233A-TX PC 10/100
Network card". Double-click on "SMC1233A-TX PCI 10/100 Network
card". The "Properties" window opens and a message regarding the
status of the device displays in the window. You will likely need to
verify the network device or computer settings. If problem
persists, uninstall and reinstall drivers.
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Betriebssysteme
Die vorliegende Netzwerkkarte ist mit den folgenden
Betriebssystemen kompatibel und enthält deren Treiber:
• Microsoft Windows for Workgroup 3.11
• Microsoft Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/XP
• Netware 4.11, 5.0, FreeBSD 3.0, Linux
Computer
Ein PC mit freiem PCI-Steckplatz.
Paketcheckliste
• Eine Schnellstarthilfe
• Eine PCI-Netzwerkkarte
• Ein 2 Meter langes Kabel Kat.5
• Eine Treiber-CD
Installation der SMC 10/100Mbps
Fast Ethernet LAN Karte
Darauf achten,dass alle Computer ABGESCHALTET und von der
Stromversorgung getrennt sind.
Vor dem Installieren von Karten in Ihrem Computer darauf
achten,dass die Betriebssystem-Installationsdisketten oder CD-ROM
vorhanden sind (insbesondere für Computer auf Windows-Basis)
und dass die Installations-CD aus dem SMC-Paket griffbereit liegt.
Zum Installieren JEDER Netzwerkkarte ist wie folgt zu verfahren:
• Das Betriebssystem abschalten.
• Den Computer abschalten.
• Zur Erhöhung der Sicherheit und zur Verhütung eines
elektrischen Schlags den Netzstecker des Computers ziehen.
• Die Computerabdeckung entfernen.
• Einen freien PCI-Erweiterungssteckplatz in jedem Computer
suchen (PCI-Steckplätze sind gewöhnlich die kleineren).
• Die entsprechende Platte vom Computergehäuse entfernen.
• Die Netzwerkkarte einsetzen und die Halterungsschraube
der Netzwerkkarte in Ihrem Computer festziehen.
• Die Computerabdeckung wieder aufsetzen und den
Netzstecker des Computers wieder einstecken.
• Zum Installieren einer neuen Netzwerkkarte in Ihrem
Computer alle Schritte wiederholen.
Windows XP Installation
Der Treiber für Windows XP ist bereits integriert, d.h. die Karte
installiert sich selbst. Sie erscheint z.B. als ADMtek 983 10/100
Adapter im Device Manager (Geräte-Manager).
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Deutsch
Deutsch
EZ Connect™ LAN Adapter