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This file describes the features and use of the Symbios Netware Ethernet
SYM53C885 device driver for the Novell NetWare "C" ODI Server Version 1.01.00.
Please note there are Novell support files that must be used in conjunction with
this driver. These support files are necessary for all Novell NetWare Versions
3.12, 4.10, and 4.11. Symbios does not provide the support files. These files
can be obtained from the Novell World Wide Web site. See section "Installing
Your SYM53C885 NetWare Driver" for more details.
This file is divided into the following sections:
Introduction
Features
Description
Installing Your SYM53C885 NetWare Driver
Command Line Options
IMPORTANT: An alternative to this method is to use the Symbios SYM53C885
Assembly Language driver for Netware 3.12, 4.10, and 4.11 which may
be obtained separately from Symbios, Inc.
******************************** Introduction **********************************
The Symbios SYM53C885 driver for the Novell NetWare "C" ODI Server 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 "C" 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
Support for up to 64 SYM53C885 devices in the same system
Optimized for the new Novell "C" Language device driver specification
* * * * * * * * * * * Description * * * * * * * * * *
The Symbios Ethernet solution consists of the device driver, 885servc.lan, and
the installation information file, 885servc.ldi. This driver provides a high
performance connection for a Novell server to an Ethernet network using a 10 or
100 megabit Ethernet connection at either half or full duplex.
******************* Installing Your SYM53C885 NetWare Driver ******************
Under NetWare versions 3.12, 4.10, and 4.11 the 885servc.lan ("C" language driver)
cannot be loaded until an operating system patch is installed to update the
network drivers. Novell NetWare is designed to use assembly language network
drivers and not "C" language drivers. The system patch corrects this problem.
Symbios does not provide this operating system patch with the SYM53C885 driver.
To obtain the required patch files, access the Novell World Wide Web site at
SUPPORT.NOVELL.COM.
For NetWare versions 3.12 and 4.10, the following files are needed:
o ETHERTSM.NLM
o MSM.NLM
o NBI.NLM
For NetWare version 4.11, the only patch file necessary is MSM.NLM.
WARNING: Do not attempt to load this driver without the patch because it
will not load at all.
After installing the patch, you may use the INSTALL.NLM utility to install
the 885servc.lan driver.
1. At the NetWare command line, type:
load install
2. Follow the instructions provided by the system.
3. Place the diskette with the 885servc.lan driver into the disk drive when
prompted to do so.
4. Continue to follow the instructions to complete the installation.
IMPORTANT: This driver has NOT been tested with MOAB, which is the latest
version of Novell NetWare. Do not attempt to load it with MOAB.
A driver will be available soon for this newer version of this
NetWare operating system.
**************************** Command Line Options ****************************
The 885servc.lan driver has some configuration parameters. The configuration
parameters available are: Phymode option, Ciphering option, Duplex Support
option, and the Speed option. A short description of each option is provided,
as well as the command line to use, default values, function, and any impact
its use may have on your system. The options described below are used by placing
the specified characters on the load command line for the driver. No spaces are
allowed within a single command line option, but spaces are required between
different command line options.
During installation, the default settings are all set to "automatic" for the
885servc.ldi driver to automatically detect the network setup. This driver
allows the user to override these values upon installation. The command to load
the driver is placed in a file called AUTOEXEC.NCF.
To change the driver options at any time, invoke INSTALL.NLM. Please refer to
the Novell NetWare Installation Manuals for further information.
Note: The SYM53C885 uses a process called auto-negotiation to determine
network settings. If your network hardware does not support auto-
negotiation, the SPEED, PHYMODE, and DUPLEX options must be manually
set to match your existing network configuration. Ask your network
administrator for instructions if you have difficulty connecting to your
network.
* * * Using the PHYMODE * * *
This option provides the ability to set which media interface to use.
Command line: phymode=<option>
Default value: Auto
Valid options: Auto, MII, TP_PMD
Function: Set media interface
Note: Currently, the SYM53C885 supports only the MII interface.
The TP_PMD can only operate when a TP_PMD transceiver is attached.
* * * Using the Cipheroff Option * * *
This option provides the ability to turn off the ciphering function of the
TP-PMD media interface. Ciphering is a method of encryption supported only by
the TP_PMD interface during data transfer. It allows for a more secure networking
environment. To look at data that is being sent across the cable for debug
purposes, it is easier to see it in unscrambled form, so turning the ciphering
function off is applicable in this instance.
Command line: cipheroff
Default value: On
Function: Turns off ciphering.
* * * 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.
Command line option: duplex=<option>
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.
Command line option: speed=<option>
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.
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.