IBM 16/4 Token-Ring CardBus Adapter User's Guide
This chapter describes how to install the driver software for your IBM 16/4
Token-Ring CardBus Adapter. To install the software, perform the
following procedure:
- 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 CardBus adapter is inserted into your computer.
If it has not, follow the instructions in Inserting and removing the IBM 16/4 Token-Ring CardBus Adapter.
- 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 IBM Networking Web Site (Product Support).
- 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 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 CD-ROM (Product Support)
- Select Downloads and choose 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.
- 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 CardBus adapter
software.
Table 1. Driver file directory structure
| Operating System
| Directory
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| Windows NT 4.0
| \(root)
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| Windows 95 OSR2
| \(root)
|
| Windows 98
| \(root)
|
| Windows 2000 Professional
| \(root)
|
| OS/2(R)
| \OS2
|
Table 2. Installation instructions
This driver is supported only on the IBM ThinkPad(R) Model 600 series
of laptop computers. No other ThinkPad computers support the
driver. The driver must be used in conjunction with the OS/2 point
enabler (CB_PEOS2.SYS). For information on installing the OS/2
point enabler, see OS/2 point enabler.
Use the following procedure to install the OS/2 NDIS 2 device driver, using
Multiple Protocol Transport Services (MPTS):
- When updating an existing driver, perform the following procedure to
prevent error message X100035 from occurring. Error message
X100035 indicates that you could not install the driver or restore
the previous version. This procedure is particularly useful when the
existing driver was installed from the CardBus adapter CD-ROM.
- From an OS/2 window, go to the drive where OS/2 is installed.
Change to the ibmcom subdirectory (where x is your drive
letter):
x: cd \ibmcom
- Enter the following commands:
attrib -r ibmtrp.* /s
attrib -r la1*.msg
- Start MPTS by performing either of the following actions:
- From the OS/2 desktop, double-click the MPTS icon.
- From an OS/2 window, go into the ibmcom subdirectory and enter
mpts at the OS/2 prompt.
- Select OK on the MPTS logo panel.
- Select Install.
- When prompted for the source of the .NIF file, enter the path to
the driver directory.
- After the Installation Complete message appears, select
OK.
You will return to the main menu.
- Select Configure in the MPTS dialog box.
- On the Configure panel, make sure that LAN adapters and
protocols is preselected and then select Configure at the
bottom of the panel.
- In the Configuration panel, in the Network Adapters group box, select
IBM PCI and CardBus Token-Ring Adapters (IBMTRP.OS2) and
then select ADD.
| Note: | You can edit parameter settings for this CardBus adapter. Highlight
your CardBus adapter in the Current Configuration list box and select
Edit.
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- In the Protocols list box, select the protocols used by your network
application. Highlight each protocol and select ADD.
| Note: | If you are not sure which ones to use, select IBM IEEE
802.2 and IBM OS/2 NetBIOS protocol drivers or ask
your network administrator.
|
The protocol drivers you have selected will appear under the CardBus
adapter driver name in the Current Configuration list box.
| Note: | You can edit parameter settings for the protocols. Highlight a
protocol and select Edit.
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- Select OK when you have finished selecting and editing
protocols in the MPTS Configuration panel.
- Select Close on the Configure panel.
- Select Exit in the MPTS dialog box.
- Select Exit on the Update CONFIG.SYS panel to update the
CONFIG.SYS file.
- Select OK when you get the message that the CONFIG.SYS
has been successfully updated.
- Select Exit on the Exiting MPTS panel.
| Note: | Installation is not complete until you install the OS/2 point enabler.
If you have not already installed the point enabler, install it before
proceeding to the next step. For information on installing the OS/2
point enabler, see OS/2 point enabler.
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- Shut down and restart your computer to apply the changes.
Installation is complete. Check for the following conditions to
determine if the adapter is working correctly:
- The device driver files loaded successfully. There are no error
messages.
- The LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber OFF.
If you experience problems, see Problem solving. For information concerning NDIS driver error
messages, see Appendix C, NDIS 2 device driver messages.
This driver is supported only on the IBM ThinkPad(R) Model 600 series
of laptop computers. No other ThinkPad computers support the
driver. The driver must be used in conjunction with the OS/2 point
enabler (CB_PEOS2.SYS). For information on installing the OS/2
point enabler, see OS/2 point enabler.
Use the following procedure to install the OS/2 NDIS 2 device driver, using
other installation programs:
- Insert the CD-ROM or Diskette 2, Drivers into the appropriate
drive.
- Use your product documentation to install the driver (IBMTRP.OS2)
that is located in the root directory on both the CD-ROM and diskette.
- Modify the parameters if needed. See Appendix B, NDIS 2 device driver parameters for a list and explanation of parameters.
IBM TCP/IP for OS/2 and Warp Connect are examples of products that
provide driver installation programs.
| Note: | Installation is not complete until you install the OS/2 point enabler.
If you have not already installed the point enabler, install it before
proceeding to the next step. For information on installing the OS/2
point enabler, see OS/2 point enabler.
|
- Shut down and restart your computer to apply the
changes.
Installation is complete. Check for the following conditions to
determine if the adapter is working correctly:
- The device driver files load successfully. There are no error
messages.
- The LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber OFF.
If you experience problems, see Problem solving. For information concerning NDIS driver error
messages, see Appendix C, NDIS 2 device driver messages.
The following procedure assumes that Windows NT 4.0 is already
installed with networking support. We recommend that you install
Microsoft(R) Service Pack 3 or later before installing the driver.
- Install Card Wizard Version 4.1 or later on your computer.
Refer to the documentation that came with Card Wizard for installation
instructions.
| Note: | If you try to install the driver without Card Wizard, an error message will
appear.
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- Log on to Windows NT as an administrator.
A Wizard dialog box appears to inform you that your card is not
configured.
- Select Correct.
- In the next dialog box, select OK.
- In the Network dialog box, select the Adapters tab, and then
select Add.
- In the Select Network Adapter dialog box, select Have
Disk....
- Insert the CD-ROM or the diskette that contains 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.
The wizard displays several work-in-progress panels, indicating that the
driver and its supporting files are being copied to your computer's hard
disk drive. After all files are copied, the Network dialog box
reappears. The Network Adapters list should display an entry for your
new adapter.
- If you want to change default values for the adapter, perform the
following steps. Otherwise, proceed with step 10.
- Select the adapter from the Network Adapters list.
- Select Properties.
- Make the necessary changes and select OK.
| Note: | Make sure that all of the appropriate protocols to connect to network are
installed. Consult your network administrator if you are not sure what
protocols you need.
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- Select Close.
| 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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- In the Network Settings Change dialog box, select Yes to
restart your computer. You might need to reinstall Microsoft Service
Pack 3 due to changes to your services or protocols during
installation.
Installation is complete. Check for the following conditions to
determine if the adapter is working correctly:
- The device driver files loaded successfully.
- There are no error messages logged for the IBMTRP service in the Event
Viewer.
- The LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber OFF.
If you experience problems, see Problem solving.
There are two different versions of Windows 95 in distribution: the
retail release that individuals can purchase, and the OEM Service Release 2
(OSR2) that is found on most computer system preloads. Only Windows 95
OSR2 supports CardBus adapters; no CardBus support is available in the
retail release.
To determine what version of Windows 95 you are running, select Start
> Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click the
System icon. Look for the version number under the Microsoft
Windows 95 text.
- If the number is 4.00.950a or 4.00.950, you
are using the retail release of Windows 95.
- If the number is 4.00.950 B, you are using the OSR2 release
of Windows 95.
When you insert your CardBus adapter, Windows 95 OSR2 detects the new
hardware and displays the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog
box. To install the driver that came with your adapter, perform the
following steps:
- Insert the CD-ROM or diskette containing the driver into the appropriate
drive.
- When prompted, enter the path to the driver directory and select
OK.
- Windows 95 might prompt you for network names. If so, type your
computer's name and workgroup and select OK
| Note: | Consult your system administrator if you do not know your computer's
name and workgroup.
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- At this point, the driver files are copied to your computer.
Windows might prompt you for the Windows 95 CD-ROM in order to install its
default network protocols and services. If so, make sure that the
location of your Windows 95 installation files (for example, d:\ or
d:\win95 or c:\windows\catroot) appears in the entry and select
OK.
- You might also be prompted again for the location of the driver
files. If so, enter the path to the driver directory again and select
OK.
After the files are copied, a dialog box displays the following
message:
To finish setting up your new hardware, you must
restart the computer. Do you want to restart your computer now?
- Remove the driver CD-ROM or diskette from the computer and select
Yes.
Installation is complete. Check for the following conditions to
determine if the adapter is working correctly:
- The device driver files loaded successfully.
- The Device Manager (System control panel applet) reports that the device
is working correctly.
- The LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber OFF.
If you experience problems, see Problem solving.
Windows 98 does not have a device driver that works with the IBM 16/4
Token-Ring CardBus Adapter. You need to install the Windows 98 driver
included with your adapter. Use one of the following procedures:
Use this procedure to install the driver if your IBM 16/4
Token-Ring CardBus Adapter was inserted into the computer before Windows 98
was installed.
- Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- In the Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
- In the Systems Properties dialog box, select the Device Manager
tab.
- Select the + next to Network adapters to expand the list
of network adapters.
- Select the entry labeled IBM PCI Token-Ring Adapter,NDIS4 and
then select Properties.
- In the Properties dialog box for your adapter, select the
Driver tab.
- Select Update Driver.
The Update Device Driver Wizard starts. The first page displays the
following message
This wizard searches for new drivers for:
IBM PCI Token-Ring Adapter,NDIS4.
- Select Next.
- On the next page, select Search for a better driver for your
device, and then select Next.
- On the next page, specify the driver location:
- If you are installing the driver from the product CD-ROM, insert the
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select the CD-ROM drive
checkbox.
- If you are installing the driver from a diskette that you built from the
CD-ROM or the Web, insert the diskette into the diskette drive. Select
the Floppy disk drives checkbox.
- Select Next.
Windows should find an updated device driver on the CD-ROM or
diskette.
- Select The updated driver (Recommended), and then select
Next.
The next page of the wizard should confirm that the hardware and device
driver are found.
- Select Next to copy the files.
Windows might prompt you for the driver diskette. If so, type the
letter of your diskette drive.
Windows might prompt you for the Windows 98 CD-ROM in order to install its
default network protocols. If so, make sure that the location of your
Windows 98 installation files (for example, d:\ or d:\win98 or
c:\windows\catroot) appears in the entry and select
OK.
After the files are finished copying, the following message appears:
Windows has finished installing an updated driver for your hardware
device.
- Select Finish to return to the Adapter Properties page.
- Select Close to return to the Device Manager page.
- Select Close again to complete the process.
- Reboot your computer to ensure that all components of the driver loaded
correctly.
Installation is complete. Check for the following conditions to
determine if the adapter is working correctly:
- The device driver files loaded successfully.
- The Device Manager (System control panel applet) reports that the device
is working correctly.
- The LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber OFF.
If you experience problems, see Problem solving.
Use this procedure to install the driver if your IBM
16/4 Token-Ring CardBus Adapter was inserted into the computer after Windows
98 was installed.
Windows 98 detects new hardware and displays the Add New Hardware Wizard
dialog box, which contains the following text:
This wizard searches for new drivers for:
IBM PCI Token-Ring Adapter,NDIS4.
To install the CardBus adapter driver, perform the following steps:
- Select Next to continue.
- On the next page, select Search for a better driver for your
device, and then select Next.
- On the next page, specify the driver location:
- If you are installing the driver from the product CD-ROM, insert the
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select the CD-ROM drive
checkbox.
- If you are installing the driver from a diskette that you built from the
CD-ROM or the Web, insert the diskette into the diskette drive. Select
the Floppy disk drives checkbox.
- Select Next.
Windows should find an updated device driver on the CD-ROM or
diskette.
- Select The updated driver (Recommended), and then select
Next.
The next page of the wizard should confirm that the hardware and device
driver are found.
- Select Next to copy the files.
Windows might prompt you for the driver diskette. If so, type the
letter of your drive.
Windows might also prompt you for the Windows 98 CD-ROM in order to install
its default network protocols. If so, make sure that the location of
your Windows 98 installation files (for example, d:\ or d:\win98
or c:\windows\catroot) appears in the entry and select
OK.
After the files are copied, the following message appears:
Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware
device requires.
- Select Finish.
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.
Installation is complete. Check for the following conditions to
determine if the adapter is working correctly:
- The device driver files loaded successfully.
- The Device Manager (System control panel applet) reports that the device
is working correctly.
- The LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber OFF.
If you experience problems, see Problem solving.
Windows 2000 detects new hardware and installs a default driver. The
default driver does not work with the IBM 16/4 Token-Ring CardBus
Adapter. Use the following procedure to install to the driver included
with the adapter.
- Right-click My Computer and select
Properties.
- In the System Properties dialog box, select the Hardware
tab.
- Select Device Manager.
- In the Device Manager dialog box, click the + next to
Network adapters to expand the list of adapters.
- Double-click IBM PCI Token-Ring Adapter.
- In the Properties dialog box for the adapter, select the Driver
tab.
- Select Update Driver.
The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box opens.
- Select Next.
- On the next page, select Search for the suitable driver for my
device, and then select Next.
- On the next page, specify the driver location:
- If you are installing the driver from the product CD-ROM, insert the
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Select the CD-ROM drive
checkbox.
- If you are installing the driver from a diskette that you built from the
CD-ROM or the Web, insert the diskette into the diskette drive. Select
the Floppy disk drives checkbox.
- Select Next.
Windows should find an updated device driver on the CD-ROM or
diskette.
| Note: | If the wizard does not specify the correct driver location, for example the
CD-ROM drive letter or diskette drive letter, 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 copy the
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. If so, 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 that states that the
driver is not digitally signed. If so, select Yes to
continue.
After the files are copied, the wizard displays the following
statement:
Windows has finished installing the software for this
device.
- Select Finish.
- Take one of the following actions:
- If prompted to reboot the system, select Yes.
- If not prompted to reboot the system, select Close when the
Properties dialog box reappears.
Installation is complete. Check for the following conditions to
determine if the adapter is working correctly:
- The device driver files loaded successfully.
- The Local Area Connection icon shows that the device is working
correctly.
- The LEDs indicate normal operation: Green ON, Amber OFF.
If you experience problems, see Problem solving.
Instructions for this environment are on the IBM 16/4 Token-Ring CardBus
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 CD-ROM (Product Support).
- Select Downloads.
- Select the proper operating system to expand the list of packages.
- Select Remote Unattended Install (RUI).
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