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1) Content
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* Introduction
* System Requirement
* Installing Software
* Parameters
2) Introduction
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This file explains how to install the Novell NetWare DOS ODI
Client driver.
3) System Requirement
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A) Hardware Requirements :
o An IBM-compatible personal computer with 80386 or higher
microprocessor and a PCI bus.
o This adapter.
B) Firmware Requirements :
o Fully compliant Rev. 2.0 or above PCI BIOS supplied with
the PC.
o If the adapter makes use of Digital Semiconductor 21050
(PCI-PCI bridge), PCI BIOS should support PCI-PCI bridge
architecture.
C. Software Revision Requirements:
o MS-DOS version 3.31 or above
o Novell LSL.COM version 2.16 or above
o Novell IPXODI.COM version 3.02 or above
o Novell NETX.COM version 1.11 or above
or
o Novell VLM.EXE version 1.20B or above
4) Installing Software
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To install the Novell NetWare DOS ODI Client Device Driver:
The DC21X4.COM is the Novell NetWare DOS ODI Client Driver.
A) Copy the following files to a user specified directory:
COPY A:\NETWARE\CLIENT\DOS\*.*
B) Copy the following files provided by Novell to a user
specified directory:
LSL.COM
IPXODI.COM
NETX.COM or VLM.EXE
C) Edit the NET.CFG file if necessary to select protocol and
media type options.
o No need to specify slot number, bus ID or interrupt number.
o If you specify Bus ID please notice that for PCI bus you write
BUS ID PCI 4
in the NET.CFG file.
o If you specify Slot Number, please notice that SLOT 1
means in PCI : The first board found in system.
D) To connect to a server, use the following loading sequence:
LSL
DC21X4
IPXODI
NETX or VLM
LOGIN
5) Parameters
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The following parameters can be used in order to control part
of the driver's operation.
These parameters are added to the driver's entry in NET.CFG
For NetWare standard parameters, please refer to NetWare
user's manual.
AUI selects AUI port.
TP selects TP port.
BNC selects BNC port.
T4 selects T4 port.
TP_NO_LINK_TEST selects twisted pair connection, but
disables the LINK test for specific HUBs
that do not support LINK.
TP_FULL_DUPLEX selects twisted pair connection
to work in full duplex mode.
LINE_SPEED selects line speed between 10MPBs
and 100MBPs on the adapter.
Format: LINE_SPEED <value>
Allowed values are: 10,100
AUTOSENSE enables autosensing of media type
when driver is loading (Also called
Power-Up Autosense) on all types of
supported cards and run-time
autosensing of media type.
GENERAL_PURPOSE_CONTROL the user can override the control value
in the GENERAL_PURPOSE register on the
adapter. Normally, this value should
not be changed.
Format: GENERAL_PURPOSE_CONTROL <Hexadecimal Value>
Allowed values: in the range FFFF-0 hex.
GENERAL_PURPOSE_DATA the user can override the data value in
the GENERAL_PURPOSE register on adapter.
Normally, this value should not be
changed.
Format: GENERAL_PURPOSE_DATA <Hexadecimal Value>
Allowed values: in the range FFFF-0 hex.
RX_BUFFERS Allows the user to select the amount of
receive buffers to work with.
More buffers means larger driver resident
in memory but with higher performance.
Format: RX_BUFFERS <Hexadecimal Value>
Allowed values: in the range 2-10hex (16 Decimal)
Default value : 10 (Hex)
TX_BUFFERS Allows the user to select the amount
of transmit buffers to work with.
Format: TX_BUFFERS <Hexadecimal Value>
Allowed values: in the range 2-3.
Default value : 3
SNOOZE Changes the adapter's power-management
mode to Power-Saving mode.
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.