A:\NOVELL\SRVODI\3_12\README.TXT 18-FEB-1997
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Installing the NetWare 3.12/4.1x ODI Server Driver
on NetWare 3.12 Servers
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This \NOVELL\SRVODI\3_12 subdirectory contains the following
files:
README.TXT - This file.
NLM312.EXE - Self-extracting ZIP file containing NLMs needed for
NetWare 3.12.
MSM31X.NLM - Novell Media Support Module for
NetWare 3.12. (v3.18)
NBI31X.NLM - NetWare Bus Interface module that is
used for bus support and is loaded on
NetWare 3.12 servers after loading
MSM31X.NLM. (v1.49)
***TRADEMARKS***
DEC, Digital, and DECpc are trademarks of Digital Equipment
Corporation.
Novell, NetWare, and LAN WorkPlace are registered trademarks and
NetWare Loadable Module, NLM, NetWare MultiProtocol Router, and
NetWare SFT are trademarks of Novell, Incorporated.
The LAN drivers and support modules in this release have been
updated to adhere to the Novell NetWare v3.30 Assembly Specifica-
tion. To use them, you must use NBI.NLM for NetWare v4.10 or later,
and NBI31X.NLM for NetWare v3.12. The v3.3 Assembly Specification
will not run on NetWare versions prior to NetWare v3.12 or NetWare
v4.10.
The LAN drivers are not backwards compatible with previous MSM.NLMs
or ETHERTSM.NLM versions. For further information on patches or
issues regarding the NetWare Operating System, please see:
HTTP://SUPPORT.NOVELL.COM/SEARCH/PATLST.HTM
Section 1
INSTALLING THE NETWARE 3.12/4.1X ODI SERVER DRIVER ON NETWARE 3.12
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You can install and use the NetWare 3.12/4.1X ODI server driver on
NetWare 3.12 file servers by loading some operating system patches
and driver support files in addition to the driver.
To install the NetWare 3.12/4.1X ODI server driver on a NetWare 3.12
file server, perform the following steps:
I. Verify that the network interface card (NIC) is properly
configured and installed. Refer to the adapter's user guide
for instructions.
II. Copy the NetWare 3.12/4.1x ODI server driver files to either a
DOS partition (Step IIA.) or a NetWare partition (Step IIB.) of
your NetWare server hard disk.
A. To copy the files to a DOS partition, enter the following
commands:
1. If installing on NetWare 3.12:
COPY A:\NOVELL\SRVODI\DE500.LAN C:\
COPY A:\NOVELL\SRVODI\ETHERTSM.NLM C:\
COPY A:\NOVELL\SRVODI\3_12\NLM312.EXE C:\
To extract additional required NLMs:
C:\> NLM312.EXE
You may substitute C:\ with another DOS partition and
subdirectory. Running NLM312.EXE will extract MSM31X.NLM
and NBI31X.NLM.
B. To copy the files to a NetWare partition, you need to use
the NetWare 3.x Command Processor (NWSHELL). Contact Novell
for information on acquiring NWSHELL.NLM. Once you have
NWSHELL.NLM, perform the following steps to copy the files:
1. Load the NetWare 3.x Command Processor (NWSHELL.NLM) by
entering the following command at the server System
Console prompt:
:LOAD NWSHELL
2. Change to the SYS:SYSTEM directory by entering the
following command:
CD SYS:SYSTEM
3. Copy the driver files to the current directory by
entering the following commands:
a. If installing on NetWare 3.12:
COPY A:\NOVELL\SRVODI\DE500.LAN
COPY A:\NOVELL\SRVODI\ETHERTSM.NLM
COPY A:\NOVELL\SRVODI\3_12\NLM312.EXE
To extract additional required NLMs:
NLM312.EXE
Running NLM312.EXE will extract MSM31X.NLM and NBI31X.NLM.
4. Enter "exit" to log out of the session then press any
key to return to the System Console prompt.
III. Perform substeps IIIA. and IIIB. to configure the NetWare 3.12
server to use the Digital EtherWORKS PCI server driver.
A. With the NetWare 3.12 server running, edit the STARTUP.NCF
file using the INSTALL Program.
1. From the System Console, load INSTALL:
:LOAD INSTALL
2. Select "System Options."
3. Select "Edit STARTUP.NCF file."
4. Add the following SET parameter to set the proper packet
size.
set maximum physical receive packet size = 1520
5. Save the file with the changes. Answer "Yes" to the
exit prompt.
B. You can automatically load the server driver by adding the
appropriate instructions to the AUTOEXEC.NCF file. You can
also issue these commands directly from the System Console.
1. While still in the INSTALL program, select "Edit
AUTOEXEC.NCF file." Add the following lines to
AUTOEXEC.NCF to automatically load and bind the new
driver every time the server is brought up:
NOTE
The "slot" "frame," and "net" values given below
are examples. The slot number is the location of the
controller in the PCI system. The frame type is
one of the four supported frame types "ETHERNET_802.2",
"ETHERNET_II", "ETHERNET_SNAP", or "ETHERNET_802.3"
frame types. The net address is the external network
address. Refer to the Novell NetWare documentation on
"Bind" for more information.
a. If you installed the driver files on NetWare 3.12
using Step IIA1., enter the following commands:
LOAD C:\DE500 slot=1 frame=ETHERNET_802.2
BIND IPX TO DE500 net=00000001
b. If you installed the driver files on NetWare 3.12
using Step IIB3a., enter the following commands:
LOAD DE500 slot=1 frame=ETHERNET_802.2
BIND IPX TO DE500 net=00000001
A drive path is not included for the load statements in
the second example. This is because the DE500.LAN driver
files are copied to the SYS:SYSTEM directory, which is
the NetWare 3.12 default server path.
Loading DE500.LAN auto-loads ETHERTSM.NLM which in turn
auto-loads MSM31X.NLM and NBI31X.NLM. This allows for
fewer load statements in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file and less
opportunity for driver load errors.
c. Save the file with the changes. Answer "Yes" to the
exit prompt.
IV. Shut down the server by entering "DOWN" at the system console
and then enter "EXIT" to return to the DOS prompt.
V. Follow the instructions the adapter's user guide for
connecting the controller to the network.
VI. Restart the server.
Enter the following command at the DOS prompt:
SERVER
The changes made to the STARTUP.NCF and AUTOEXEC.NCF files in
step III above take effect.
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.