a:\readme.txt                           12-MAR-1997

			  Version 2.43
		     DOS-format Driver Diskette 
			      for     
		 Digital EtherWORKS TURBO PCI Adapters
			(DE434 and DE435)    

    Copyright (c) Digital Equipment Corporation, 1997.
    All Rights Reserved.  Unpublished rights reserved
    under the copyright laws of the United States.

    RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND   Use, duplication, or 
    disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to
    restrictions as set forth in Subparagraph (c)(1)(ii)
    of DFARS 252.227-7013, or in FAR 52.227-19, as
    applicable.


Thank you for purchasing a Digital EtherWORKS TURBO PCI Adapter
(DE43X - DE434 and DE435).

Digital's Network Product Business is committed to providing you 
with updated device drivers to insure that these cards will install 
easily, perform exceptionally well, and operate in all the latest 
network operating systems (NOS).

Contents:
	1. GENERAL README INFORMATION
	2. GENERAL DE43X INFORMATION
	3. DRIVER DISKETTE ORGANIZATION
	4. HOW TO GET THE LATEST SOFTWARE RELEASES

The SCO LLI driver (dcx) on this diskette will install and operate 
for the DE425, DE434, DE435, DE450, and DE500 adapters.  The SCO 
MDI driver (dcxe) will install and operate for the DE425, DE434, 
DE435, and DE450 adapters.  The DE500 SCO MDI driver (dcxf) is 
available on the DE500 driver diskette. See the README.TXT file in 
the SCO subdirectory for more information.

The NDIS2 driver on this diskette will install and operate for the
DE425, DE434, and DE435 adapters.  See the README.TXT file in the
NDIS2 subdirectory for more information.


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* GENERAL README INFORMATION *
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This README.TXT file describes the contents of this Driver Diskette.
The RELEASE.NOT file, also included in the root directory of this 
diskette, contains detailed technical information regarding known 
anomalies.

Some of the README.TXT files are long.  You can print a copy of the
appropriate README.TXT before beginning any of the installations.  
To view the README.TXT file, you can use a text editor installed on 
your system, or use the following procedure:

At the MS-DOS prompt, enter the following:

	   MORE <README.TXT

The text output pauses at the end of each full screen.  The text 
output resumes when you press ENTER. To stop viewing the README.TXT 
file, press CTRL-C.


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* GENERAL DE43X INFORMATION *
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DE43X adapters use the Digital DC21040 Ethernet controller chip.  
Throughout this diskette, DC21x4 is used as a synonym for the
DE43X (DE434 and DE435).

These adapters support full duplex Ethernet communication when 
connected to a full duplex-compatible device.  Ensure that the 
connected device supports full duplex mode before enabling this 
feature, or serious network problems can result.


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* DRIVER DISKETTE ORGANIZATION *
********************************

The root directory of the Driver Diskette contains the following 
files:

README.TXT   - This file
RELEASE.NOT  - Driver release notes
NICDIAG.EXE  - Diagnostic program
DIAG.EXE     - Subroutine called by NICDIAG.EXE
OEMSETUP.INF - Used by Windows for Workgroups to install the DOS
	       NDIS2, NDIS3, or DOS ODI driver.

The root directory of the Driver Diskette contains several sub-
directories.  The subdirectories and their contents are summarized 
below. Each subdirectory contains a README.TXT file that provides 
detailed operating and installation instructions for its associated 
drivers.

\MSLANMAN.DOS
   Contains the DOS NDIS2 driver for the controller for Microsoft
   Lanman installation.

   This directory structure is required for automatic installation
   by Microsoft Lan Manager.  The driver contained in this 
   subdirectory tree is identical to the driver in the \NDIS2
   subdirectory tree.

\NDIS2
   Contains the DOS and OS/2 NDIS2 drivers for the controller.

\NOVELL
   Contains the drivers for Novell NetWare client and server 
   operations and for using your controller under NetWare SFT III.

\SCO
   Contains the SCO LLI and MDI drivers for the controller.

\WFW
   Contains the Microsoft WFW NDIS3 driver for the controller.

\WIN95
   Contains information about Microsoft Windows 95 drivers for the
   controller.

\WINNT
   Contains information about Microsoft Windows NT drivers for the
   controller.


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* HOW TO GET THE LATEST SOFTWARE RELEASES *
*******************************************

  The latest software releases are available via anonymous FTP over 
  the Internet.  Connect to ftp.digital.com and set your default 
  directory to /pub/DEC/adapters/ethernet.

  The software releases are also available on the World Wide Web,
  at www.networks.digital.com/dr/nics/drivers.

  Our easy-to-use, menu-driven Networks Bulletin Board Service 
  gives you on-line access to the latest product information, 
  device drivers, and utilities!  Simply dial (508)486-5777, 
  24 hours a day!  

  Check the DECPCI Forum on CompuServe for the latest versions of 
  drivers.

  For the latest in supported platforms and product information
  regarding your Digital EtherWORKS product, call your local 
  authorized Digital reseller, or dial 1-800-DIGITAL in the U.S.

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			***TRADEMARKS***

  CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Incorporated.
  
  EtherWORKS, DEC, Digital, and DECpc are trademarks of Digital 
  Equipment Corporation. 

  Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows,
  Windows NT and Windows95 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  Novell, NetWare, and LAN WorkPlace are registered trademarks and 
  NetWare Loadable Module, NLM, and NetWare SFT are trademarks 
  of Novell, Incorporated.
  
  OS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
  Corporation.

  SCO is a registered trademark of Santa Cruz Operations, 
  Incorporated.