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Symbios Logic MDI driver for SYM53C885
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Installation Guide for the SCO 5.0 Ethernet MAC Driver Interface (MDI)
for SYM53C885 Ethernet Controller
************************************Overview***********************************
This file describes the features and description of the Symbios Logic MDI
driver for the SYM53C885 PCI-SCSI/Fast Ethernet Controller. The installation
procedures provide step-by-step instructions for installing the software.
Instructions are also provided for loading and configuring the device driver
for your system. The target platforms are Intel-based single and multiprocessor
systems running SCO OpenServer 5.0. This file is divided into the following
sections:
Symbios Logic MDI Driver for SYM53C885
Features
Description
Installation Procedures
To Install the Device Driver Software
To Load and Configure the MDI Driver
To Setup Protocol Configurations
* * * * * * * * * * * * Features * * * * * * * * * * * *
The list below describes the features associated with this driver:
o Increased receive performance by 4 byte alignment of received data
o Increased transmit performance by providing Service From Interrupt
o Provides single and multi-word DMA modes
o Supports PIO
o MII and 10BASE-T mode switching and autosensing
o Supports PCI local bus
o Works on a 32-bit operating system
o Contains Descriptor Based DMA (DBMA) Architecture for bus mastering
o Power Management Features provided by SCO OpenServer Release 5.0
o STREAMS-based media access control (MAC) interface for network device
drivers
* * * * * * * * * * * * Description * * * * * * * * * * *
This device driver conforms to the STREAMS-based Media Access Control (MAC) for
the network device drivers. The MAC Driver Interface (MDI) and configuration
framework are used to implement drivers for network adapters on SCO OpenServer
Release 5.0 operating systems. The STREAMS MDI driver is to be installed and
configured through the SCO OpenServer 5.0 Network Driver Software Package. MDI
cannot be run on earlier releases of SCO systems.
STREAMS drivers cannot be boot-time loadable (BTLDs). However, you can add
STREAMS drivers to the Boot-time Processing for Network Installation. Network
Bootable (NetBoot) drivers provide a boot line interface used by network drivers
and the network installation kernel. MDI drivers can be modified to function
well with SCO's network boot and network installation scheme.
This device driver communicates with the SYM53C885 Ethernet controller through
registers present on the controller and through memory transfers. The controller
signals the driver that it needs servicing by raising a system interrupt. The
Symbios Logic SYM53C885 driver supports the SCO network boot and installation
design.
* * * * * * * * * * Installation Procedures * * * * * * * * *
The installation procedures contain information for installing the software for
the MDI device driver as well as loading and configuring the MDI driver according
to your network environment. The instructions for each procedure are listed below.
* * * To Install the Device Driver Software * * *
To install the software into the SCO OpenServer 5.0 operating system, access the
Graphical User Interface (GUI) shell, then follow these steps:
1. Select the System Administration folder.
2. Select the Software Manager Application.
3. Follow the menu path: Software --> Install New.
The system asks you to select where to install the system.
4. Enter the name of the local system, and click on the Continue button.
The Select Media window appears.
5. Insert the floppy driver disk into the A: drive.
6. Select "Floppy Drive 0" for the media device.
7. Click on the Continue button.
The software begins loading into your system. After the software has been
loaded, the Install Selection on 'system name' window appears and displays:
SYMBIOS PCI-SCSI Fast Ethernet Multi-function controller (ver 1.0.0.a)
8. Verify the above message appears before continuing.
9. Click on the Install button at the bottom of the screen.
The files from the floppy are copied into your system.
10. Select "OK" when done.
The system returns to the Software Manager window.
11. Close the application window.
* * * To Load and Configure the MDI Driver * * *
To load and configure the MDI device driver for the SYM53C885 Ethernet
controller, access the Graphical User Interface (GUI), then follow these
steps:
1. Select the System Administration folder.
2. Select the Network folder.
The Networks window appears.
3. Select the Network Configuration Manager Application.
The Network Configuration Manager window appears.
4. Follow the menu path: Hardware --> Add new LAN adapter.
5. Select the "Hardware not listed above..." button, and scroll through the
list to locate the SYM53C885 PCI-SCSI/Fast Ethernet device.
6. Click on the Continue button once the SYM53C885...has been highlighted.
The Network Driver Configuration window appears.
7. Verify the media type is MII in the Media/Cable Type field.
8. Click on the Advanced Options button.
The Advanced Network Driver Configuration window appears.
9. Verify that the duplex mode and media speed match the configuration of
your LAN. Keep the default values for Early Transmit Interrupt and
TP-PMD Ciphering.
10. Click on the OK button to accept the advanced options.
The Network Driver Configuration window returns.
11. Click on the OK button again to accept the hardware configuration options.
The Add Protocol window appears and then displays an information window that
states:
Please verify adapter is set to configuration just entered.
12. Click on the OK button.
* * To Setup Protocol Configurations * *
Depending on whether your system participates in a Novell NetWare environment or
not, you can select a specific communication network for your system under the
SYM53C885 PCI-SCSI/Fast Ethernet reference. The IPX/SPX and TCP/IP communication
network options appear if this is the first configuration. Choose one and follow
the steps outlined within that specific configuration.
IPX/SPX Configuration:
1. If your system communicates via IPX/SPX networks, then select this option.
2. Click on the Add button.
The SCO IPX/SPX Configuration window appears.
3. Verify the configuration data matches the network environment. Be sure
to verify the Framing Type value is correct; otherwise, you will
not be able to see the network.
4. Click on the OK button.
The Add Protocol window reappears. Then, the Configuration Networking
Product window appears and displays this message:
The following products were successfully configured into the system
SCO IPX/SPX
SYM53C885 PCI-SCSI/Fast Ethernet
5. Click on the OK button.
The Network Configuration Manager window reappears.
6. Verify the SYM53C885 PCI-SCSI/Fast Ethernet device is listed with IPX/SPX
as a subset.
TCP/IP Configuration:
1. If your system communicates via TCP/IP networks, then select this option.
2. Click on the Add button.
The SCO TCP/IP Configuration window appears.
3. Enter the IP information for your environment. For example, if you type
in the IP Address and press Enter, then the remaining fields will have data
appear in conjunction with the IP Address. Verify that all the data is
correct.
4. Click on the Advanced Options button.
The Advanced SCO TCP/IP Configuration window appears.
5. Choose the appropriate Gateway and verify the Frame Format value is correct;
otherwise, you will not be able to see the network.
6. Click on the OK button to accept the advanced options.
The SCO TCP/IP Configuration window appears.
7. Click on the OK button again to accept the protocol configuration.
The Add Protocol window reappears. Then, the Configuration Networking
Product window appears and displays this message:
The following products were successfully configured into the system
SCO TCP/IP
SYM53C885 PCI-SCSI/Fast Ethernet
8. Verify the information is correct, and click on the OK button.
The Network Configuration Manager window reappears.
9. Verify the SYM53C885 PCI-SCSI/Fast Ethernet device is listed with TCP/IP
as a subset.
IMPORTANT: After you have selected an option and return to the Network
Configuration Manager window, you may add the other network
configuration option if required for your system. Follow the
menu path: Protocol --> Add Protocol. The system displays the
corresponding window depending upon the option chosen. Then you
may proceed according to the steps within the specific option as
listed above.
Note: After the configuration(s) have been completed, click on the OK
button. The Question window appears and displays the following
message:
The UNIX kernel must be re-linked before the changes
made here will have an effect. Do you want to relink
the kernel now?
Click on the Yes button.
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.
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