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DOSODI.TXT Driver File Contents (symb_dmi.zip)

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                                 DOS-ODI Client 
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This file describes the features and use of the Symbios Netware Ethernet 
device driver for the Novell NetWare DOS-ODI Client operating system
environment. 

This file is divided into the following sections:

Introduction
     Features
     Description

Installing Your SYM53C885 NetWare Driver
     Reconfiguring Driver Options
     Using the NET.CFG File


Please note that there are Novell support files that must be used in conjunction
with this driver. Symbios does not provide the support files. These files can be
obtained from the Novell web site.


******************************** Introduction ********************************** 

The Symbios SYM53C885 driver for the Novell NetWare DOS-ODI operating system
allows you to utilize a Symbios Ethernet controller with Netware. The Symbios
software, coupled with a Symbios SYM53C885 controller, provide an Ethernet 
solution within the NetWare environment.

A single driver is provided for the Novell NetWare DOS-ODI environment. This 
document explains how to install and use the Symbios driver for Netware.


*  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * Features  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * 

Supports MII Ethernet Interface at 10 and 100 megabit speeds.
Supports DMA (Direct Memory Access) for high network speed and throughput.
Supports Half or Full duplex Ethernet connections.
Can be used with either VLM or NETX Novell support files.


*  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * Description  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * 

The Symbios Ethernet solution consists of the device driver, 885ODIC.COM.
The support files, including: LSL.COM, IPXODI.COM, VLM.EXE, and NET.CFG, must
be obtained separately from Novell. This driver provides the ability to connect
to a Novell network using a 10 or 100 megabit Ethernet connection at either
half or full duplex.


******************* Installing Your SYM53C885 NetWare Driver ******************

The Novell support files are required to complete this installation. These files 
can be accessed on the Novell web site at the location www.novell.com. After 
opening the home page, click on download to see a list of software packages. 

Enter in the filename DOS to retreive the VLM executable file: VLM121_2.EXE.
Enter in the filename LSI to retreive the LSI.COM file: ODI33e.EXE  
Enter in the filenname IPXODI to retreive the IPXODI.COM file: PNWUPD.EXE

These executable files contain other Novell support files that are also required.
Download this files to your hard drive. 

You must load the Symbios Logic SYM53C885 885ODIC.COM driver once for each 
Symbios controller present in the system. This driver may be loaded directly
from the DOS command line or from a batch file (such as AUTOEXEC.BAT). These
instructions are for a VLM configuration using default settings.  Additionally,
the net configuration file, NET.CFG, is the file to configure the driver using
the options described below.

Load these files in the following order:

LSL
885ODIC
IPXODI
VLM


*  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  Using the NET.CFG file *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *      

The configuration for the SYM53C885 DOS ODI Client driver is contained in the
NET.CFG file. The following illustrates an example of the NET.CFG file for the 
Symbios SYM53C885:

Link Driver 885ODIC
     Protocol IPX 8137 ETHERNET_II
     Frame ETHERNET_II
     Phymode MII
     Duplex Half
     Speed 100

Link Support
     Buffers 4  1500
     MemPool 4096

NetWare DOS Requester
     FIRST NETWORK DRIVER = F
     NETWARE PROTOCOL = NDS BIND

Note:  If this information is not provided in the NET.CFG file, the driver
       will default to the Ethernet 802.2 frame type. Make sure all lines
       following "Link Driver 885ODIC" are indented by at least one space.
       If these lines are not indented, the driver will ignore the commands.

A description of the various parameters that may be used in the NET.CFG file
follows:

*   *   * Using the PHYMODE *   *   *

This option provides the ability to set which media interface to use.

     Default value:  Auto

     Valid options:  Auto, MII, TP_PMD

     Function: Set media interface


*   *   * Using the Cipheroff Option *   *   *

This option provides the ability to turn off the ciphering function of the
TP-PMD media interface.  This option is only valid when PHYMODE is set to
TP-PMD or Auto.


*   *   * Using the Duplex Support Option *   *   * 

This option provides the ability to specify duplex support for your network.
Half duplex allows the network to either transmit or receive data at any given
time, while full duplex allows simultaneous transmitting and receiving of data 
at any given time.  

    Default value: Auto 

    Valid options: Full, Half, Auto 

    Function: Specify the duplex mode to use. 

    Possible Impact: If specified incorrectly, networking may not work. 


*   *   * Using the Speed Option *   *   *

Use this option to set the required number of data bits that can be transmitted
across the wire per second (network speed) for your network setup. 

    Default value: Auto 

    Valid options: 10, 100, Auto 

    Function: Specify the network speed to use. 

    Possible Impact: If specified incorrectly, networking may not work. 

Note:  The Duplex and Speed must match the network settings. For example,
       if the network is 10 megabits per second at half duplex, then the 
       adapter must match this setup in order for data to be transmitted or 
       received.


*  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  * Reconfiguring Driver Options  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  

To reconfigure driver options, you must follow these steps:

1. To unload all instances of the driver, unload the support files and driver
   in the opposite order that you loaded them by typing:

    vlm /u
    ipxodi /u
    885odic /u
    lsl /u

2. To reload each instance of the driver, type:

     885odic.com