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** VIA Networking Velocity Family Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
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** ODI Driver for DOS Workstations
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** v1.10 Dec , 2003
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Introduction:
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The Gigabit Ethernet Adapter ODI Driver for DOS workstations confirms to the
Novell Open Data-Link Interface (ODI) specification. This document shows you
how to setup the driver and how to use the enhanced functions by setting the
custom keywords in configuration file.
Contents of the Subdirectory:
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GETODI.COM The ODI driver for DOS workstations.
GETODI.INS The installation information file.
DOSODI.TXT This file.
Installation:
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Before starting with the installation process, make sure that the adapter
is properly installed and configured. You can use the diagnostic program
(DIAG32.EXE) to make sure your connection with the network is correct.
Installation by using Netware ODI Client Install utility:
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Please install the Netware ODI client driver files following the procedures
as described in the Netware installation guide.
1) Enter the destination directory for the Netware client:
(The default irectory is C:\NWCLIENT)
2) Install will modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.
Allow changes? (Y/N)
3) Do you want to install support for MS Window? (Y/N)
4) Select the driver for your network board:
. Scroll the list to choose OTHER DRIVERS.
. Press <Enter>, and the "Insert The Driver Disk" dialog box will be
prompted. Type the path to the directory which contain driver and
information file.
(A:\NETWARE\DOSODI)
. Press <Enter> and select target ODI driver.
. Select optional settings.
. Press "F10" to save.
5) Press <Enter> to install.
System with existing Netware client programs:
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Using NETX.EXE:
If there are Netware client programs such as LSL.COM, IPXODI, and
NETX.EXE in your system already, you can use the following procedures
to setup your system.
1) Copy the GETODI.COM file to the Netware client directory which contains
NET.CFG, LSL.COM, IPXODI.COM, and NETX.COM files.
2) Update the NET.CFG file. You can refer to the above sample.
3) Make sure to add LASTDRIVE=E in your CONFIG.SYS file if your want the
first network drive to be F.
4) Enter the following commands to connect to your Novell server:
LSL
GETODI
IPXODI
NETX
F:
LOGIN <user_name>
Using VLM.EXE:
If there are Netware client programs such as: LSL.COM, IPXODI, and
VLM.EXE in your system already, you can use the following procedures
to setup your system.
1) Copy the GETODI.COM file to the Netware client directory which contains
NET.CFG, LSL.COM, IPXODI.COM, and NETX.COM files.
2) Update the NET.CFG file. You can refer to the above sample.
3) Make sure to add LASTDRIVE=Z in your CONFIG.SYS file.
3) Enter the following commands to connect to your Novell server:
LSL
GETODI
IPXODI
VLM
F:
LOGIN <user_name>
NOTE:
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Multiple Lan Adapters in a system:
If you want to install mutiple Lan adapter in your system, you have to
use the keywords, DEVICENO and BUSNO, in NET.CFG file to let driver locate
the right adapter. You can use the diagnostic program (A:\DAIG32.EXE) under DOS
prompt to show all the Ethernet addresses of your adapters.
If there are two or more NIC cards in the system and you don't specify anyone,
driver will display the menu for selection. You can get the information about
bus number, device number and pcislot form this menu.
Configuration Files:
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File Name: NET.CFG
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Sample of configuration file:
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LINK DRIVER GETODI
FRAME ETHERNET_802.2
# The followings are Custom Keywords. Put the keywords to enable the
# special functions.
FULLDUPLEX
...
Custom Keywords:
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DEVICENO This keyword is used to force device number
for specified NIC card
BUSNO This keyword is used to force bus number for
specified NIC card
CONNECTIONTYPE This keyword is used to specify duplex
and speed mode. The strings are :
AUTOSENSE
10BaseT
10BaseTFD
100BaseTX
100BaseTXFD
FLOW_CONTROL This keyword is used to specify flow contro
ability. The strings are :
HARDWARE_DEFAULT
ENABLE
DISABLE
TX
RX
Driver doesn't care the result of auto-negotiate if
the value of this keyword, FLOW_CONTROL , is ENALBE,
DISABLE, TX or RX. It just sets flow control
ability according your setting.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.