IBM 16/4 Token-Ring Low Profile PCI Management Adapter User's Guide
This chapter describes how to install the driver software for your
token-ring adapter. To install the software, perform the following
procedures:
- Get the latest level of LAN driver updates for your operating system to
ensure that your code is at the latest level.
- Make sure that your adapter has already been installed in your
computer. If it has not, follow the instructions in Installing the adapter hardware.
- Get the driver for your environment. There are three places to find
the driver. We recommend the first one listed here. All three
methods will place the driver in a directory according to the structure in Table 1.
- Method A: Get the driver from a software package on the IBM
Networking Web site. This will ensure that you get the latest
driver.
- Go to x:\startcd.htm (where x is your
CD-ROM drive).
- Select your adapter from the section IBM Networking Web site - current
information.
- Select Downloads and select the appropriate software package
for your environment.
- Run the package to expand the files. The driver will be placed in
the directory listed in Table 1.
Note: | You can also access the Web site directly at
http://www.ibm.com/networking/support.
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- Method B: Use the driver shipped on this CD-ROM directly with your
network operating system's installation software. Note the
directory containing the driver (see Table 1).
- Method C: Get the driver from a software package shipped on this
CD-ROM.
- Go to x:\startcd.htm (where x is your
CD-ROM drive).
- Select your adapter from the section CD-ROM - release date
information.
- Select Downloads and choose the appropriate software package
for your environment.
- Execute the package to expand the files. The driver will be placed
in the directory listed in Table 1.
- Install the driver. Use Table 2 to find the location of the installation instructions for
your environment. We recommend that you install the latest service pack
for your operating environment before installing the adapter software.
Table 1. Driver file directory structure
Operating System
| Directory
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Windows NT(R) 4.0
| \(root)
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Windows(R) 98 Second Edition (SE)
| \(root)
|
Windows Me
| \(root)
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Windows 2000
| \(root)
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Table 2. Installation instructions
Environment
| Page
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Windows NT 4.0
| "Windows NT Version 4.0"
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Windows 98 / Windows Me
| "Windows 98 SE / Windows Me"
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Windows 2000 Professional
| "Windows 2000"
|
Remote Unattended Installation (Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000)
| "Remote unattended installation of Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT"
|
Novell Client for Windows NT
| "Novell Client for Windows NT"
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Novell Client for Windows 98
| "Novell Client for Windows 95/98"
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Managed Driver Upgrade (Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000)
| "Managed Driver Upgrade for Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, and Windows 2000"
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The following procedure assumes that Windows NT 4.0 has already been
installed with networking support. It is highly recommended that you
install the latest service pack from Microsoft before installing the
driver.
- Log on to Windows NT as an administrator.
- Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- From the Control Panel window, double-click the Network
icon.
- Select the Adapters tab.
- Select Add.
- You will see a dialog box that includes a list of adapters. Select
Have Disk....
- Insert the CD-ROM or the diskette containing the device drivers into the
appropriate drive. When prompted, enter the path to the root directory
of the CD-ROM or diskette and select OK.
- In the Select OEM Option dialog box, select IBM Token-Ring PCI Family
Adapter and then select OK.
Several work-in-progress panels are displayed, indicating that the driver
and its supporting files are being copied to your computer's hard
disk.
- The Network Control panel is displayed again. There should be an
entry in the Installed Adapters list for each token-ring adapter found in the
computer.
To change default values for an adapter, select that adapter on the Network
Adapters list, and then select Properties. Make the
necessary changes and select OK.
Note: | Make sure that all of the appropriate protocols are installed to connect to
the network. Consult your network administrator if you are unsure of
what protocols need to be installed.
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- Select Close to complete the installation.
Note: | If TCP/IP is installed as a protocol on the computer, you will now see the
TCP/IP configuration panel. Enter all necessary information and select
OK.
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- The following message will be displayed:
Your network settings have changed.
You will need to exit and restart Windows NT so that the new
settings can take effect.
Select Yes in order to have Windows NT automatically restart
your computer.
Note: | You might need to reinstall the Service Pack due to changes to your services
or protocols during installation.
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- Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is
working correctly and whether installation has been completed
successfully:
- The device driver files loaded successfully.
- There are no error messages logged for the IBMTRP service in the Event
Viewer.
- The adapter LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber
OFF.
If you experience problems, see Problem solving.
Windows 98 ships with a device driver for your adapter. Although the
driver will function with the adapter, it is strongly recommended that you use
the driver included with your adapter. Windows Me does not have a
device driver that works with your adapter. You need to install the
Windows Me driver included with your adapter.
Use one of the following procedures to install the latest driver.
If you install Windows 98 or Windows Me on a computer that already has
the adapter installed, Windows may install a default driver for the
adapter. If so, use the following procedure to install the driver that
came with your adapter.
- Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
This will display the Control Panel.
- Look for the System icon. If you have a Windows Me system and you
cannot see the System icon, click View all Control Panel options to
expand your view.
- Double-click the System icon to load the System Properties
dialog.
- Select the Device Manager tab.
- In the Device Manager, expand the Network adapters section by selecting
the + that appears to the left of the words "Network adapters"
or "Other devices". Select the entry labeled IBM PCI Token-Ring
Adapter,NDIS4 or PCI Token-Ring Controller, and then select
Properties.
- Select Driver to display the the information on this page, and
then select Update Driver.
- At this point, the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box opens.
The dialog box contains the following text:
This wizard searches for updated drivers for:
IBM PCI Token-Ring Adapter,NDIS4 or PCI Token-Ring Controller.
On Windows 98 systems, select Next to continue.
- Select Search for the best driver for your device and then
select Next.
- The next page of the wizard will ask where you would like to look for the
device driver.
- If you are installing the device driver from the product CD-ROM, insert
the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and make sure that the CD-ROM
drive checkbox is checked.
- If you are installing from a diskette that you built from the CD-ROM or
from the Web, insert the diskette and make sure that the Floppy disk
drives checkbox is checked.
- Select Next to continue. Windows should find an updated
device driver on the diskette or the CD-ROM. Make sure that the updated
driver is selected and select Next.
- The next page of the wizard should confirm that the hardware and device
driver are found. Select Next again to begin copying
files.
Windows might prompt you for the driver diskette. Type the letter of
your drive.
Windows might also prompt you for the Windows 98 or Windows Me CD-ROM in
order to install its default network protocols. Make sure that the
location of your Windows installation files (for example, d:\ or
d:\win98 or d:\win9x or c:\windows\catroot) appears in the
entry and select OK.
- The wizard reports after the files have finished copying that:
Windows has finished installing an updated driver for your hardware
device.
Select Finish to continue.
- Windows returns you to the adapter properties page. Select
Close to continue.
- Next, you are returned to the Device Manager page. Select
Close again to complete the process.
- Reboot the computer to ensure that all components of the driver loaded
correctly.
- Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is
working correctly and whether installation has been completed
successfully:
- The device driver files loaded successfully.
- The Device Manager (System control panel applet) reports that the device
is working correctly.
- The adapter LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber
OFF.
If you experience problems, see Problem solving.
Use this procedure to install the driver that came with your adapter in
a computer that already has Windows 98 or Windows Me running. This
procedure assumes you have already installed the adapter.
- When Windows boots, it will detect the new hardware and display the Add
New Hardware Wizard dialog. This dialog should contain the following
text:
This wizard searches for new drivers for:
IBM PCI Token-Ring Adapter,NDIS4.
On Windows 98 systems, select Next to continue.
- Select Search for the best driver for your device and then
select Next.
- The next page of the wizard will ask where you would like to look for the
device driver.
- If you are installing the device driver from the product CD-ROM, insert
the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and make sure that the CD-ROM drive checkbox
is checked.
- If you are installing from a diskette that you built from the CD-ROM or
from the Web, insert the diskette and make sure that the Floppy disk drives
checkbox is checked.
- Select Next to continue. Windows should find an updated
device driver on the diskette or the CD-ROM. Make sure that The updated
driver is selected and select Next.
- The next page of the wizard should confirm that the hardware and device
driver are found. Select Next again to begin copying
files.
Windows might prompt you for the driver diskette. Type the letter of
your drive.
Windows might also prompt you for the Windows 98 or Windows Me CD-ROM in
order to install its default network protocols. Make sure that the
location of your Windows installation files (for example, d:\ or
d:\win98 or d:\win9x or c:\windows\catroot) appears in the
entry and select OK.
- The wizard reports after the files have finished copying that:
Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware
device requires.
Select Finish to continue.
- A dialog box displays the following message:
To finish setting up your new hardware, you must restart your
computer. Do you want to restart your computer now?
Remove the diskette or CD-ROM from your computer and select
Yes.
- Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is
working correctly and whether installation has been completed
successfully:
- The device driver files loaded successfully.
- The Device Manager (System control panel applet) reports that the device
is working correctly.
- The adapter LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber
OFF.
If you experience problems, see Problem solving.
Before installing the device driver, make sure that the
adapter is installed in your computer.
Windows 2000 may automatically install a default device driver for your
adapter. However, we recommend that you upgrade to the driver that we
provide for the adapter. Use the following procedure to install the
upgraded driver for Windows 2000.
- Select My Network Places on the Windows desktop.
- Select Network and Dial-up Connections to display the Network
and Dial-up Connections window.
- Scroll the left side of the window to locate and select Network
Identification.
- In the System Properties window, select the Hardware
tab.
- Select the Device Manager button.
- In the Device Manager window, click the + next to Network
adapters to expand the list of adapters.
- Select your adapter and select the Properties button.
- In the Properties window for your adapter, select the Configure
button.
- Select the Driver tab.
- Select the Update driver... button to open
the Update Device Driver Wizard.
- Select Next to continue.
- On the next page, select Search for the best driver for your
device and then select Next.
- The next page of the wizard will ask where you would like to look for the
device driver.
- If you are installing from a diskette, insert the diskette and make sure
that the Floppy disk drives checkbox is checked.
- If you are installing from a location on your hard drive, make sure that
the Specify a location checkbox is checked.
- Select Next to continue. Make sure that driver you want
updated is displayed on on the screen and select Next.
Note: | If the wizard does not specify the correct driver location, for example the
CD-ROM or diskette drive, perform the following steps:
- Click the Back button twice.
- Select Display a list of known drivers . .
. and then select Next.
- Select Have Disk. . . and then specify the
location of the driver (the CD-ROM or diskette drive letter).
- After you select the correct driver, an Update Driver Warning window might
appear. If so, click Yes to continue.
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- The next page of the wizard should confirm that the hardware and device
driver are found. Select Next again to begin copying
files.
Notes:
- Windows might prompt you for the driver diskette. If so, type the
letter of your drive.
- Windows might also prompt you for the Windows 2000 CD-ROM in order to
install its default network protocols. Make sure that the location of
your Windows 2000 installation files (for example, d:\ or
d:\win2000 or c:\windows\catroot) appears in the entry and select
OK.
- A Digital Signature Not Found window might appear saying that the driver
is not digitally signed. If so, select Yes to
continue.
After the files are copied, the wizard displays a message to inform you
that the driver was installed.
- Select Finish to continue.
- Select Yes when asked to reboot the system.
- Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is
working correctly and whether installation has been completed
successfully:
- The device driver files loaded successfully.
- The Local Area Connection icon on the Network and Dial-up Connections
window shows that the device is working correctly.
- The adapter LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber
OFF.
Instructions for this environment are on the adapter CD-ROM. You can
read the instructions with a Web browser. To access the instructions,
perform the following steps:
- Go to x:\startcd.htm (where x is your
CD-ROM drive).
- Select the proper adapter and then select Downloads.
- Select the proper operating system to expand the list of packages.
- Select Remote Unattended Install (RUI).
- If the NDIS driver is not already installed, follow the instructions in Windows NT Version 4.0. At step 11 of those instructions, make sure that you
select the appropriate protocols and services to connect to the
network.
Note: | If you are connecting to a Novell server through IPX, you need to install the
NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport protocol and also the Client Service for
NetWare service under the Services > Workstation tab.
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- Download Novell Client for Windows NT from
http://www.novell.com/download/
- Unzip the downloaded file to a local directory.
- Run I386\SETUPNW.EXE from the directory where you placed the
files.
- Select YES or NO to respond to the Novell License
Agreement.
- You might get a message indicating that the Microsoft Client Service for
NetWare is installed and will be removed. If so, respond
Continue.
- Installation is complete when you see the Installation Complete
panel.
- Reboot and start Windows NT to connect and log in to your server.
Note: | You can download Novell Client for Windows 95/98 from
http://www.novell.com/download/
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If you are upgrading from the NetWare DOS Requester (VLM) client or if you
do not have any network client installed, you need to have the Windows 98
CD-ROM or diskettes or the Windows 98 .CAB files.
- If the NDIS driver is not already installed, follow the instructions in Windows 98 SE / Windows Me.
- After downloading the code, run SETUP.EXE.
- Select Yes or No to respond to the Novell License
Agreement.
- Select Start to begin the installation.
If you are prompted to select a adapter, select one that matches your
hardware (this step might not be necessary, as you should have already
selected the adapter in the first step).
- If you do not need to customize your installation, select
Reboot.
- If you want optional features or need to configure your workstation,
select Customize. Then select Reboot.
Managed Driver Upgrade is a package you can download from the IBM
Token-Ring PCI Family Adapter Web site that assists local users and system
administrators in upgrading their systems to the latest level of the
driver. The package consists of the new driver, all necessary support
files, and an executable program that can upgrade the driver without any user
intervention.
Managed Driver Upgrade can be run locally by the user, or remotely by a
system administrator using management software such as Tivoli TME(R) 10
Software Distribution.
To run the Managed Driver Upgrade locally, perform the following
procedure.
- Download the correct package for your operating system.
- Run the package and extract all the files to a single directory such as
c:\temp.
- If you are using Windows NT 4.0, log in using a user ID with
administrator privileges.
- Open a DOS or command window.
- Run the Managed Driver Upgrade executable. The name of the
executable is TRMDU98.EXE for Windows 98 and Windows Me,
TRMDU00.EXE for Windows 2000, and TRMDUNT.EXE for Windows NT
4.0.
- Enter the following command line options as needed. Refer to the
following table.
Table 3. Managed Driver Upgrade command line options
Option
| Explanation
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/boot=[y,n]
| The adapter needs to be rebooted before the upgrade takes effect.
The Managed Driver Upgrade executable can force the system to reboot after it
completes. Set /boot=y if you want the system to reboot. Set
/boot=n if you do not want the system to reboot. The default is
/boot=y.
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/down=[y,n]
| There are times when you might want to revert to a previous version of a
driver. Set /down=y in these cases. Set /down=n to prevent an
older driver from being accidentally installed over a newer driver. The
default is /down=n. Windows NT 4.0 does not support this
option.
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/file=[y,n]
| Controls the logging ability of the Managed Driver Upgrade
executable. /file=y will generate a log file in the same directory
where the executable resides. /file=n suppresses logging. The
default is /file=y
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/name=[XXXXXXXX.XXX]
| Customizes the name of the log file. The name can be any valid
Windows filename. The default name is MYOUT.DAT.
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For example, to execute on Windows 98, log to a file called
TRMDU.LOG, and reboot after completion, enter the following on the
command line:
TRMDU98 /boot=y /file=y /name=TRMDU.LOG
To run the Managed Driver Upgrade from a remote location using
management software, perform the following procedure.
- Download the correct package for the operating system to the management
server.
- Run the package and extract all the files to a single directory.
- Repackage the files according to the specifics of the management
software.
- Follow the directions included with the management software to schedule an
update. During the update, all the files in the package are typically
pushed to the client, and the executable is started. The command line
options for the executable described in Table 3 can typically be passed to the executable by the management
software.
The Managed Driver Upgrade should be completely transparent to the
user. The log file generated by Managed Driver Update will be stored in
a directory designated by the management software. Refer to the
management software for details on how to locate this directory.
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