README.TXT File for EP2000plus NDIS Driver Disk
EP2000plus EtherXpert Ethernet Adapter 10/21/93
Copyright (c) Eagle Technology, 1993.
This file provides information about the contents of this driver
diskette.
Table of Contents:
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NDIS Drivers Section 1
Using the EP2000plus Adapter in Shared Memory Mode Section 2
Microsoft LAN Manager Section 3
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups Section 4
IBM LAN Server and other IBM Networking Products Section 5
Other products which utilize NDIS Section 6
PROTOCOL.INI Parameters Section 7
SECTION 1. NDIS Drivers
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The NDIS drivers supplied with this network adapter conform to
the NDIS 2.01 specification. They are compatible with network
operating system or connectivity software which is written to the
same specification.
As the versions of network operating systems and the underlying
support software change frequently, Eagle Technology cannot
guarantee operation with all products which claim NDIS 2.01
compatibility or which are documented here. For the latest
information on driver updates and tested compatibility, call
Eagle Technology technical support at 408-441-4580 or access
Eagle's bulletin board at 408-453-0734.
SECTION 2. Using the EP2000plus Adapter in Shared Memory Mode
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Use the PLUSDIAG program to configure the EP2000plus adapter for
shared memory data transfer mode. When the card has been set to
run in shared memory mode, the driver will read the RAM parameter
in the PROTOCOL.INI file to locate the memory area to use for
data transfer. If the adapter is configured for programmed I/O
transfer mode, the RAM parameter is read by the driver, but not
used.
SECTION 3. Microsoft LAN Manager
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To install this driver on a Microsoft LAN Manager 2.2 system,
insert the driver diskette and select "Other Driver" when at the
network adapter installation screen. LAN Manager will read the
diskette and display "Eagle Technology EtherXpert EP2000plus
Adapter" in the window. Highlight this choice and select OK.
LAN Manager will now copy the software and support files to your
hard disk. You will then be prompted to select the protocol(s)
you wish to use and be asked to confirm your selections.
When you have completed the LAN Manager installation, you must
edit your PROTOCOL.INI file to set certain parameters. On a DOS
workstation the file is located in the \LANMAN.DOS directory, and
on an OS/2 workstation or server it is in the \LANMAN directory.
You must set the parameters in the PROTOCOL.INI file to match the
values selected when you installed and configured the board.
Specify those values by placing them on the appropriate line in
the PROTOCOL.INI file.
Sample: PROTOCOL.INI:
[EP2000_NIF]
DRIVERNAME = EP2000E$
INTERRUPT = 3
IOADDRESS = 0x300
RAM = 0xD0000
For the allowed values in a DOS or OS/2 environment, see the
section on PROTOCOL.INI parameters, below.
Running Multiple EP2000plus Adapters with Microsoft LAN Manager
2.2:
The LAN Manager Setup program will load the drivers and set up
the CONFIG.SYS and PROTOCOL.INI files for you. You must
remember, however, to set/verify the INTERRUPT, IOADDRESS, and
RAM parameters in the PROTOCOL.INI file manually for each of the
adapters you have installed.
If you wish to configure the drivers manually, follow the
instructions below:
Load the device driver additional times for each additional
EP2000plus adapter in your system.
Sample: CONFIG.SYS
device = C:\LANMAN\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\EP2000\EP2000.OS2
(add for second adapter)
device = C:\LANMAN\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\EP2000\EP2000.OS2
Edit the PROTOCOL.INI file in C:\LANMAN as follows using
configuration values determined during configuration.
Sample: PROTOCOL.INI
[EP2000_NIF]
DRIVERNAME = EP2000E$
INTERRUPT = 3
IOADDRESS = 300
RAM = 0xD0000
(add for second adapter)
[EP2000_NIF2]
DRIVERNAME = EP2000E2$
INTERRUPT = 10
IOADDRESS = 320
RAM = 0xD8000
Reboot and start your LAN Manager system.
SECTION 4. Microsoft Windows for Workgroups
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The driver disk contains all the driver and support files to
install in a Windows for Workgroups 3.1 environment. When
installing or reconfiguring your Windows for Workgroups system,
follow the instructions to install a UNDEFINED OR UPDATED NETWORK
ADAPTER. This can be done either during initial installation
when the network adapter selection menu appears, or from the
NETWORK ADAPTER configuration program in the CONTROL PANEL.
When you select UNDEFINED OR UPDATED NETWORK ADAPTER on the
drivers menu, you will be prompted to put the EtherXpert
EP2000plus Driver Disk in the drive and press ENTER. Select
"Eagle Technology EtherXpert EP2000plus Adapter," and your driver
files will be copied onto your hard disk.
To complete the installation, set the Interrupt (IRQ), Base I/O
Port, and Base Memory Address. Make sure these values match
those you selected during card installation. (If you are using
programmed I/O data transfer mode, the Base Memory Address
setting will be ignored.) Click on OK to accept these choices,
CLOSE to close the configuration window, then OK to complete
installation. Click on OK two times to update CONFIG.SYS and
PROTOCOL.INI.
NOTE: If you are replacing network adapters or updating drivers,
it is necessary for you to completely de-install your driver
software before reinstalling it. From the NETWORK SETTINGS menu,
select ADAPTER, to view the NETWORK ADAPTER menu. From here,
highlight the adapter and select REMOVE and then CLOSE the
window. Return completely to the CONTROL PANEL, then re-select
the NETWORK menu, select ADAPTER and ADD to reinstall or update
the driver software.
The software driver installation is complete at this time,
however you must reboot your system for these changes to take
effect.
SECTION 5. IBM LAN Server and other IBM Networking Products
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To install the driver software in am IBM LAN Server 3.0
environment, perform the following operations:
1) Copy the \IBM\OS2\IBMEP200.NIF file on this disk into the
C:\IBMCOM\MAC directory on the IBM LAN SERVER.
2) Copy the \IBM\OS2\EP2000.OS2 file on this disk into the
C:\IBMCOM\MAC directory on the IBM LAN SERVER.
3) Click on the LAN Server Icon.
4) Click on OK at the IBM window.
5) Click on ADVANCED.
6) Click on OK at the INSTALL TYPE window.
7) Click on CONFIGURE A COMPONENT text, then click on OK.
8) Click on LAN ADAPTER AND PROTOCOL SUPPORT text, then click
on CONFIGURATION
9) Click on OK in the OPTIONS window
10) REMOVE any unwanted adapters from the bottom window if
necessary.
11) Click on the arrow of the upper left window to make EAGLE
EP2000plus text appear.
12) Click on the EAGLE TECHNOLOGY EP2000plus text, then click on
ADD.
13) Click on the desired protocols in the upper right window,
then click on ADD.
14) Double click on the EAGLE TECHNOLOGY EP2000plus text in the
bottom window to open the parameters window.
15) Set the INTERRUPT, I/O BASE ADDRESS, and RAM address values
to match the values you selected when you installed the
card. If you have setup the card for Programmed I/O data
transfer mode, the RAM address value will be ignored and the
driver loads.
16) Click on OK.
17) Click on OK to finish SELECTION.
18) Click on OK to complete CONFIGURATION.
19) Click on OK to finish LAN ADAPTER NUMBER.
20) Click on OK in CONFIGURE window.
21) Click on OK to APPLY THE CHANGES.
22) Click on OK to UPDATE CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, and
PROTOCOL.INI.
23) Shutdown computer and restart.
To install the driver software with the IBM Local Area Network
Support Program, perform the following operations:
1) Install this diskette in drive A:.
2) Run the IBM LAN Support Program installation helper program
DXMAID.EXE.
3) Select YES for the Additional Diskettes option.
4) Enter A:\IBM\DOS when prompted for the drive and path for
the additional disk.
3) Continue by using the standard IBM LAN Support Program setup
procedure.
SECTION 6. Other products which utilize NDIS
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Installation support files have been provided for the Microsoft
LAN Manager, Windows for Workgroups, and IBM LAN Server
environments. Most other network operating system products or
network connectivity products which utilize NDIS network drivers
either use these files and the associated directory structures,
or provide their own installation instructions.
Follow the instructions in your software's installation guide to
install NDIS network adapter drivers.
SECTION 7. PROTOCOL.INI Parameters
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Sample PROTOCOL.INI file configuration for DOS:
[EP2000_NIF]
DRIVERNAME = EP2000E$
INTERRUPT = <number>
IOADDRESS = <address>
RAM = <address>
Interrupt choices are:
3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15
Base I/O Address choices are:
0x240, 0x280, 0x2C0, 0x300, 0x320, 0x340, 0x360
RAM choices for DOS are:
memory address 0x0D0000
memory address 0x0D8000
Sample PROTOCOL.INI file configuration for OS/2:
[EP2000_NIF]
DRIVERNAME = EP2000E$
INTERRUPT = <number>
IOADDRESS = <address>
RAM = <address>
Interrupt choices are:
3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15
Base I/O Address choices are:
0x240, 0x280, 0x2C0, 0x300, 0x320, 0x340, 0x360
RAM choices for OS/2 are:
memory address 0x0D0000
memory address 0x0D8000
memory address 0x0FE0000
memory address 0x0FD0000
memory address 0x0FF0000
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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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