README.TXT Driver File Contents (W89C940forXPdrv94018.zip)


                         W940OD.LAN Ver 3.10

                    Winbond Electronics Corporation

                               09/02/98


Description:

  1. W940OD.LAN is a Novell ODI Server Driver and defaults to the IEEE 802.2
     frame type.

  2. If there is only one 940 card, the driver will automatically read IOBASE
     and IRQ from PCI Configuration Space.

  3. If there is more than 940 card, user must input a specified SLOT.

     If user does not input a SLOT to select a specified 940 card, this driver
     will automatically select a 940 card to load.

Installation:

  A. Server Driver On NetWare 4.X OS
  1. Copy W940OD.LAN, MSM.NLM, ETHERNET.NLM and NBI.NLM into subdirectory -
     SYSTEM of your Netware server.
  2. At the Netware server prompt, type:
        :load w940od
  3. Bind IPX to the Winbond W940OD LAN driver. At the Netware server prompt,
     type:
        :bind ipx to w940od <enter>
  4. After pressing <enter>, the computer prompts you for the Network number.

  B. Client32 for Windows95
  1. Execute SETUP.EXE from Disk 1 of the Client32 for Windows 95 software,
     this may be done from the My Computer window.
  2. When the Network window comes up, remove the components already installed,
     if any.
  3. Add the client, choose Novell, then Novell NetWare Client32.
  4. When asked to choose an adapter, choose Have Floppy in order to install a
     new driver.
  5. Insert a floppy which contains both the LAN driver and .INF file in the
     root directory.
  6. After the LAN driver is installed, choose OK to return to the Network
     window.
  7. Configure the client by highlighting Novell NetWare Client32, then
     choosing Properties.
  8. In the Properties window, enter the correct information for your system,
     making sure the first network drive and the name context are correct.
     Root will usually work in the name context alos.
  9. Go to the Advanced window and select all applicable frame types, making
     sure 802.2 is selected first for Ethernet.
  10.Go to the Bindings window and select Novell 32-bit IPX Protocol.
  11.The following components should be listed in the Network window at this
     point:
        Novell NetWare Client 32
        Winbond W89C940 PCI Ethernet Adapter
        Novell ODINSUP
        Novell NetWare 32-bit IPX Protocol

     Other files may also be auto-loaded, i.e.ODINSUP.
  12.Verify all necessary components are loaded and configured properly, then
     choose OK. You will then be prompted to restart your computer to affect
     the changes.


Troubles Shooting:

  1. Message: 'Supported I/O port values are NONE.
               All supported options are ALREADY in use.
               SERVER-4.10-1553: Module initialization failed
                  Module W940OD.LAN NOT loaded.'
     Solution: Make sure that your W89C940 PCI card is plugged into the system.

  2. Message: 'W940OD-NW-066-Adapter 1-Board 1:
                   The cable might be disconnect on the board.'
     Solution: Make sure that your W89C940 PCI card is connected to the cable.


Histories of Release:

    ***) 2.13,  11-06-1995
         First release.

    ***) 2.20,  11-27-1995
         Upgrade to Novell LAN Driver Developer's Kit Version 3.02.

    ***) 2.30   02-14-1996
         Fix the bug about 'File Compare Error' in the ACER 586 machine.

    ***) 3.10   12-12-1996
         Fix the bug about Client32 test.

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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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