BANYAN.TXT Driver File Contents (fma.zip)

        Install LAN Adapter Driver for Banyan Vines


 Install driver from diskette

    . Execute the 'INSTALL' command included in the diskette labeled
      "VINES MASTER DISK".

    . Follow the given instructions for copying files.




 Install driver from hard disk

    . Execute the 'BAN' command.

    . Login to VINES system.

    . Execute the 'PCCOPY' command.

    . Select the 'NDIS Ethernet' option and follow the instructions for
      copying files.

    . Prepared bootable diskette in Drive B. Then, copy the appropriate NDIS
      driver file GF2204.DOS to Drive B.

    . Create a CONFIG.SYS file with the following statements:

        DEVICE=PROTMAN.DOS /I:A:\
        DEVICE=GF2204.DOS

      NOTE:  A:\ is the path where Banyan VINES workstation files reside.

    . Create a GF2204.NIF file containing the following statements:

        Model = PCI Ethernet Card
        Path = A:\
        DeviceDriver = GF2204.DOS
        DeviceName = GF2204$
        Type = NDIS

      NOTE:  A:\ is the path where Banyan VINES workstation files reside.

    . Create a PROTOCOL.INI file with the following lines:

        [PROTOCOL MANAGER]
        drivername = PROTMAN$

        [VINES_XIF]
        drivername = NDISBAN$
        bindings = "GF2204"

        [ETHPCI]
        drivername = GF2204$

    . Execute the 'PCCONFIG' command.

      A "CONFIGURING A PC FOR THE NETWORK" message appears on the
      screen. The program then provides some options you can select.

    . Select "1 - Network Card Settings".

      Another screen appears for selecting some options.

    . Select "NDIS Ethernet".

    . Select the appropriate configuration of the adapter.

    . After configuring the adapter, you return to the main screen.

      Select "2 - Login Environment Settings".

    . From the next screen, select "NDIS Ethernet".

      The 'PCCONFIG.DB' file will then be created.

    . Reboot your computer.

    . Login to VINES by executing the 'BAN' command.

Download Driver Pack

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.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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