README.TXT Driver File Contents (30kit102.zip)

	      Digital Equipment Corporation
    NetWare Server and Workstation Driver Installation
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    Copyright (C) 1996 Digital Equipment Corporation.
    All rights reserved.


NetWare DOS ODI Server Driver Installation for Novell 4.x
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NOTE: The DE305.LAN DO support	Novell 3.1x and Novell 4.x
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The driver DE305.COM is used for the Novell 3.1x and 4.x
network environments. This section describes its installation.
Once fully installed a workstation running this driver can log
into a server running either NetWare v3.1x or v4.x.

Requirements
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Make sure you have the following:

1. Driver Diskette
2. Novell DOS ODI Workstation Services Diskette

Make a backup copy of your Driver Diskette and use the backup
as your working diskette.

Installation Procedure
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1. Make sure that your network adapter is proper installed
   and the adapter proper configured to the appropriate
   hardware settings.

2. Run the following commands in the order given below,
   indicating the directory location or path for each command.
   Then press <Enter> after each line to continue.

   lsl	     <Enter>
   de305     <Enter>
   ipxodi    <Enter>

   Note
   ----
   DE305 is the Digital adapter's workstation driver for the
   Novell 3.1x and 4.x environments.  If problems occur during
   the loading operation error messages will be shown onscreen
   to indicate unsuccessful loading of the driver.


Installation Notes
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1. The NET.CFG file is automatically read when driver installation
   is successful. It contains the adapter's hardware and
   software configuration.
2. This file is especially needed when there are more than one
   network adapters installed inside the host PC. In this situation,
   make sure that each adapter's NET.CFG file has an MLID section.
3. The ODI driver parses the NET.CFG file first and recognizes
   the parameter settings in this file as the adapter's default,
   even though it conflicts with the setting stored in the
   EEPROM. In this situation, the adapter will fail to initialize.

Sample NET.CFG File
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   LINK DRIVER DE305
    INT 5
    PORT 320
    .
    .
    .

See your NetWare 386 Installation Manual for more information
about the NET.CFG file.

4. With the release of NetWare 4.x, Novell has changed the
   setting of the default Ethernet frame type to Ethernet 802.2.
   This is to allow better protocol support. In addition,
   additional features were added, including IPX with checksum,
   security enhancement and protocol independence.

  When using NetWare 4.x, make sure that the frame type is
  bound before logging into the server.


List of Error Messages
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This section lists error messages detected when the
driver installation fails.

Error Message:
   "The board cannot be found."
Possible Cause:
   The adapter does not exist, or driver does not
   recognize the adapter.
Solution:
   Make sure that the adapter is properly plugged
   onto the host PC's slot.

Error Message:
   "Board RAM failed the memory test."
Possible Cause:
   Adapter's RAM buffer failure.
Solution:
   Replace your network adapter. Call your dealer
   for assistance. Reinstall the adapter, including
   the driver.

Error Message:
   "The board did not respond to the initialization command."
Possible Cause:
   The driver recognizes the adapter, but the adapter
   fails to respond.
Solution:
   Replace your network adapter. Call your dealer
   for assistance. Reinstall the adapter, including
   the driver.

Error Message:
   "Adapter current mode is not supported or card not found."
Possible Cause:
   The current adapter mode is to NE1000.
Solution:
   Run the SETUP program and set adapter mode to NE2000.

Error Message:
   "There is no cable connecting to adapter."
Possible Cause:
   There is no cable connected to the adapter;
   or adapter's on-board transceiver failure.
Solution:
   Check cable connections and run the driver again.


Novell NetWare V4.x Server Driver Installation
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Requirements
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Make sure you have the following:

1. Driver Diskette
2. Novell DOS ODI Workstation Services Diskette

Installation Procedure
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1. Insert the Driver Diskette that comes with the package
   into drive A: and check the contents of the
   subdirectory \NOVELL\SRVODI	It should have
   the following files:

   DE305.LAN	----> your Novell NetWare v4.x Server Driver
   DE305.LDI	----> your Novell NetWare v4.x Server Driver
		      configuration file

2. At the NetWare prompt (indicated by the Server name), run
   the INSTALL.NLM program by typing:

  server name: LOAD INSTALL <Enter>

3. Follow screen instruction to complete the process. Respond
   to prompts displayed on the screen. Select the following
   items in the order given below. Press <Enter> to confirm
   each choice:

   Maintenance/Selective Install	<Enter>
   LAN Driver Options (Configure/Load/...)  <Enter>

4. Press the <Ins> key to insert other drivers you wish
   to install.

5. Press <F3> to display the driver loading path as follows:
   A:\NOVELL\SRVODI	       <Enter>

6. The DE305.LAN will appear as an item under the
   "Select a LAN Driver" menu. Choose the correct board number
   and Select it to load the driver and start the binding
   process. This will allow you to load and bind all 4 frame
   types supported by NetWare.

7. Next time you reboot your NetWare 4.x server, do so by
   following steps 2 to 4 above.



TRADEMARKS
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All trademarks or brand names mentioned are trademarks of their
respective companies.

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How To Update Drivers Manually

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.

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