SYMBIOS NetWare DMI 1.0 SDMS Component Instrumentation Release 1.05
************************************Introduction********************************
The Symbios NetWare DMI 1.0 SDMS Component Instrumentation runs as a NetWare
service. It reports asset and configuration information for the adapters and
devices controlled by the Symbios NetWare driver.
This file contains the following information:
o Features
o Hardware requirements
o Software requirements
o Release restrictions
o Installation instructions
***********************************Features*************************************
o Dynamic AMS support for LanDesk 3.0
If AMS for LanDesk 3.0 is present, then the CI will register with it.
If AMS for LanDesk 3.0 is not present, then the CI will still load a
function correctly.
o Support for the 4.XX based NetWare drivers
o Support for the SYMHINW.HAM driver, which supports the SYM53C896 device and
SYM22910 host adapter.
***************************** Hardware Requirements ***************************
The component instrumentation works with all Symbios PCI-SCSI I/O Processors
that are supported by the SDMS BIOS and drivers.
*****************************Software Requirements******************************
o The LanDesk v. 2.8 or higher must be installed and running.
o Version 4.00.14 or higher of the Symbios SYM8XXNW.HAM driver
-OR-
Version 4.0014 or higher of the Symbios SYMHINW.HAM driver.
o Version 4.11 of NetWare.
*****************************Release Restrictions ******************************
o The issuing and format of AMS events has not been verified.
o Minimum testing under LanDesk 2.8.
******************Installation Instructions for NetWare **********************
1. Copy the symsdms.mif to system\dmi\netware\mifs\backup directory.
2. Copy symcinw.nlm to the system directory.
3. After the 1.0 service provider, amsdb.nlm, msgsys.nlm, and msgsrv.nlm
have started, you can start the NETWARE CI by typing
load symcinw
* * * * * * * * Removing the NetWare CI Service * * * * * * * * * * *
You can stop the NETWARE CI by typing
unload symcinw
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.