IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter

Software installation

This chapter describes how to install the driver software for your token-ring adapter. To install the software, perform the following procedures:

  1. Get the latest level of LAN driver updates for your operating system to ensure that your code is at the latest level.
  2. Make sure that your adapter has already been installed in your computer. If it has not, follow the instructions in Installing the adapter hardware.
  3. 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 2.
  4. Install the driver. Use Table 3 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 2. Driver file directory structure
Operating System Directory
Windows NT(R) 4.0 \(root)
Windows NT 3.51 \win32
Windows(R) 95 Retail \win32
Windows 95 OSR2 \(root)
Windows 98 \(root)
Windows Me \(root)
Windows 2000 \(root)
Windows for Workgroups \WFW
Novell NetWare Server and 32-bit Client \NOVELL\NETWARE
Novell NetWare DOS Requester (16-bit) \NOVELL\DOS
Novell NetWare OS/2 Requester (16-bit) \NOVELL\OS2
OS/2 \OS2
DOS \DOS

Table 3. Installation instructions
Environment Page
DOS with Windows Version 3.1x
NetWare Requester "DOS Novell NetWare Requester (16-bit)"
DOS LAN Services "DOS NDIS 2"
IBM TCP/IP for DOS (Version 2.1) "DOS NDIS 2"
Windows for Workgroups with NDIS "Windows for Workgroups with NDIS 3"
DOS (without Windows)
NetWare Requester "DOS Novell NetWare Requester (16-bit)"
DOS LAN Services "DOS NDIS 2"
IBM TCP/IP for DOS (Version 2.1) "DOS NDIS 2"
NetWare Requester "DOS Novell NetWare Requester (16-bit)"
NDIS2 "DOS NDIS 2"
OS/2
OS/2 (MPTS) "OS/2 NDIS 2 device driver using MPTS"
NetWare Requester "OS/2 Novell NetWare Requester"
OS/2 Warp Connect or Server "OS/2 NDIS 2 device driver using other installation programs"
NetWare Server
NetWare Server Version 3.12 "Novell NetWare 3.12 Server"
NetWare Server Version 4.11 "Novell NetWare 4.11 Server"
NetWare Server Version 5.0 "Novell NetWare 5.0 Server"
Novell Client "Novell Client DOS/Windows 3.1x"
Windows 32-bit
Windows NT 3.51 "Windows NT Version 3.51"
Windows NT 4.0 "Windows NT Version 4.0"
Windows 95 "Windows 95"
Windows 98 / Windows Me "Windows 98 / Windows Me"
Windows 2000 "Windows 2000"
Remote Unattended Installation (Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000) "Remote unattended installation of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT"
Novell IntranetWare Client for Windows NT "Novell Client for Windows NT"
Novell Client for Windows 95 "Novell Client for Windows 95/98"
Managed Driver Upgrade (Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000) "Managed Driver Upgrade for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, and Windows 2000"

Novell NetWare 3.12 Server

Before you start this installation, get the latest level of LAN driver updates for NetWare 3.12 from Novell's support Web site at http://support.novell.com. You will install them during the following procedure.

If Novell NetWare Server is not installed on your machine, use the following instructions. If it is installed, see the instructions in Server driver installation in existing NetWare 3.12 Server.

Server driver installation in new NetWare 3.12 Server

Changes from the usual NetWare installation are necessary because this driver is written to a new specification level that requires new NetWare loadable modules (NLMs). The installation program is not aware of this, though, and these NLMs must be loaded during installation of the server device driver and after the server installation.

  1. Create a diskette containing the extracted files from the NETWAREP.EXE package file on the adapter CD-ROM.
  2. Refer to Novell's Installation and Upgrade manual for installation instructions. Follow the procedure for the installation of Novell NetWare 3.12 until the section titled "Load LAN Drivers" is next.
  3. Insert the diskette that you created in step 1 into drive A. Enter the following commands at the server prompt: 
    LOAD A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\NBI31X.NLM
LOAD A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\MSM31X.NLM
LOAD A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\TOKENTSM.NLM

    Note:A message referring to protected-mode BIOS access might appear before installation of Novell patches. It is for information only, and can be ignored.

  4. Load the server device driver. Enter the following command at the server prompt: 
    LOAD X:\NOVELL\NETWARE\IBMTRPO.LAN DATARATE=M16

    It is recommended for servers that the DataRate be set to M16 or M4, and clients be set to Auto.
    Note:See Appendix D, Novell NetWare Server driver parameters for a complete list of parameters that can be specified in the LOAD IBMTRPO command in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.

  5. Follow the instructions in the Novell manual, beginning with "Bind the Protocol to the LAN Driver" and continue until you are in the file server STARTUP.NCF file panel.
  6. In addition to the instructions in the Novell manual, add the following line to STARTUP.NCF: 
    Set Minimum Packet Receive Buffers = 48

    Note:Increase the minimum packet receive buffers by 48 for each additional adapter that is installed.

  7. Perform the instructions in "Create an AUTOEXEC.NCF file" in the Novell manual. Add the following lines to the AUTOEXEC.NCF file immediately after the IPX INTERNAL NET statement (replace C:\SERVER.312\ with the location of the NetWare Server program): 
    LOAD C:\SERVER.312\NBI31X.NLM
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\MSM31X.NLM
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\TOKENTSM.NLM
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\IBMTRPO.LAN NAME=IBMLS1 DATARATE=M16
BIND IPX TO IBMLS1 NET=<unique net number>

    Make sure that the line containing IBMTRPO.LAN has the complete path name.

    Notes:

    1. See Appendix D, Novell NetWare Server driver parameters for a complete list of parameters that you can specify on the LOAD IBMTRPO command in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.

    2. If you experience any problems after loading the Novell NLM files, contact Novell to ensure that you have the current version of these files.

    Press Esc and answer Yes to save the new file to disk. Press Esc again to return to the server console.

  8. Shut down your server by entering down and then entering exit from the server prompt.
  9. Make sure that the diskette you created in step 1 is inserted in drive A. Enter the following commands at the server prompt. You might be prompted to perform a file overwrite; it is OK to overwrite these files. 
    COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\NBI31X.NLM C:\SERVER.312
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\MSM31X.NLM C:\SERVER.312
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\TOKENTSM.NLM C:\SERVER.312
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\IBMTRPO.LAN C:\SERVER.312
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\IBMTRPO.LDI C:\SERVER.312
  10. Go to the Novell server directory and enter server at the DOS prompt to restart the server.
  11. Install the patches obtained earlier now. Make sure to select the V3.31 ODI LAN Updates for Hardware if given the opportunity.
  12. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

For information concerning NetWare Server error messages, see Appendix E, Novell NetWare Server messages.

Server driver installation in existing NetWare 3.12 Server

If Novell NetWare is already installed in your computer, perform the following steps to install the adapter server device driver.

  1. Create a diskette containing the extracted files from the NETWAREP.EXE file on the adapter CD-ROM.
  2. Install the patches obtained earlier now. Make sure to select the V3.31 ODI LAN Updates for Hardware if given the opportunity. Return to the server console when the installation is complete.
  3. Make sure that the diskette you created in step 1 is inserted in drive A. Enter the following commands at the server prompt. You might be prompted to perform a file overwrite; it is OK to overwrite these files. 
    COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\NBI31X.NLM C:\SERVER.312
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\MSM31X.NLM C:\SERVER.312
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\TOKENTSM.NLM C:\SERVER.312
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\IBMTRPO.LAN C:\SERVER.312
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\IBMTRPO.LDI C:\SERVER.312
    Note:If you experience any problems after loading the Novell NLM files, check the Novell Web site to ensure that you have the current version of these files.
  4. In the directory where Novell is installed on your hard disk, enter server at the DOS prompt to start the server.
  5. At the server console prompt, enter load install.
  6. From the Installation Options menu, select System Options and press Enter.
  7. Select Edit STARTUP.NCF File and press Enter.
  8. Add the following line to the STARTUP.NCF file: 
    Set Minimum Packet Receive Buffers = 48
    Note:Increase the minimum packet receive buffers by 48 for each additional adapter that is installed.
  9. Press Esc and then answer Yes to save changes to the STARTUP.NCF file.
  10. Select Edit AUTOEXEC.NCF File and press Enter. Edit this file and, after the IPX internal net statement, include the following statements. (Replace C:\SERVER.312\ with the location of the NetWare Server program.)

    It is recommended for servers that the DataRate be set to M16 or M4, and clients be set to Auto. 

    LOAD C:\SERVER.312\NBI31X
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\MSM31X
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\TOKENTSM
LOAD C:\SERVER.312\IBMTRPO NAME=IBMLS1 DATARATE=M16
BIND IPX TO IBMLS1 NET=<unique net number>

    See Appendix D, Novell NetWare Server driver parameters for a complete list of parameters that can be specified on the LOAD IBMTRPO command in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.

    Press Esc and then answer Yes to save the new file to disk. Press Esc again to return to the server console.

  11. Shut down your server by entering down and then entering exit from the server prompt.
  12. Enter server to restart the server.
  13. Shut down and restart the computer to apply the changes.
  14. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

For information concerning NetWare Server error messages, see Appendix E, Novell NetWare Server messages.

Novell NetWare 4.11 Server

Before you start this installation, get the latest level of patches from Novell's support Web site at http://support.novell.com and install them.

If Novell NetWare is not installed on your machine, use the following instructions. If it is installed, follow the instructions in Server driver installation in existing NetWare 4.11 Server.

Server driver installation in new NetWare 4.11 Server

Changes from the usual NetWare installation are necessary because this driver is written to a new specification level that requires new NetWare loadable modules (NLMs). The installation program is not aware of this, though, and these NLMs must be loaded during installation of the server device driver and after the server installation.
Note:A message referring to protected-mode BIOS access might appear before installation of Novell patches. It is for information only, and can be ignored.

  1. Create a diskette containing the extracted files from the NETWAREP.EXE package file on the adapter CD-ROM.
  2. When you see INSTALL Found the following : PCI LAN Controller xxxx.xxxx.xxxx press Enter. Then press the Insert key to install the unlisted driver.
  3. Press Alt+Esc to toggle to the server console, and enter the following LOAD statements (make sure that the diskette that you created in step 1 is inserted in drive A): 
    LOAD A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\MSM.NLM
LOAD A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\TOKENTSM.NLM
  4. Press Alt+Esc to toggle back to the INSTALL panel.
  5. Press F3 on the next panel to specify a:\novell\netware as the directory path.
  6. Press Enter and then follow the instructions on the panel to complete the installation of the driver. If you need to make any custom configuration changes to the driver, do so at this time.
  7. Follow the instructions in the Novell manual Create an AUTOEXEC.NCF file. In addition to the instructions in the manual, add the following lines to the AUTOEXEC.NCF file immediately after the IPX INTERNAL NET statement (if necessary, replace c:\nwserver with the location of the SERVER.EXE executable): 
    LOAD C:\NWSERVER\NBI.NLM
LOAD C:\NWSERVER\MSM.NLM
LOAD C:\NWSERVER\TOKENTSM.NLM
LOAD C:\NWSERVER\IBMTRPO.LAN NAME=IBMLS1 DATARATE=M16
    Note:There will be existing LOAD and BIND IPX statements in the AUTOEXEC.NCF. Delete the LOAD statement (we have replaced it with stated LOAD C:\NWSERVER\IBMTRPO.LAN statement). Also, make any needed modifications to the existing BIND IPX statement Refer to the "Bind the Protocol to the LAN Driver" section of the Novell manual for additional information.

    See Appendix D, Novell NetWare Server driver parameters for a complete list of parameters that can be specified on the LOAD IBMTRPO command in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.

  8. Press Esc and answer YES to save the new file to disk. Press Esc again to return to the server console.
  9. Type the following commands from the server prompt to shut down the server and exit to DOS: down, then exit.
  10. Perform the following COPY commands, making sure that the diskette that you created in step 1 is inserted in drive A. Note that it will prompt you at each of the following files to ask if you want to perform a file overwrite; it is OK to overwrite these files. 
    COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\NBI.NLM C:\NWSERVER
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\MSM.NLM C:\NWSERVER
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\TOKENTSM.NLM C:\NWSERVER
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\IBMTRPO.LAN C:\NWSERVER
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\IBMTRPO.LDI C:\NWSERVER
  11. Go to the Novell server directory and enter server at the DOS prompt to restart the server.
  12. Install the latest available Novell patches for NetWare 4.11 now. Make sure to select the Version 3.31 ODI LAN Updates for Hardware if given the opportunity.
  13. Issue the down command to bring the server down.
  14. Reboot the server by entering restart server.
  15. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

For information concerning NetWare Server error messages, see Appendix E, Novell NetWare Server messages.

Server driver installation in existing NetWare 4.11 Server

If Novell NetWare is already installed in your computer, perform the following steps to install the adapter server device driver.
Note:If you are altering the configuration of a previously loaded adapter, unload that adapter before proceeding with these instructions.

  1. Create a diskette containing the extracted files from the NETWAREP.EXE file on the adapter CD-ROM.
  2. Be sure that your adapter has already been installed in your computer. If it has not, follow the instructions in Installing the adapter hardware.
  3. Install the latest available Novell patches for NetWare 4.11. Make sure to select the Version 3.31 ODI LAN Updates for Hardware if given the opportunity. Return to the server console when the installation is complete.
  4. Issue the down command from the server prompt to bring the server down.
  5. Reboot the server by entering restart server.
  6. Check to see if the device driver is loaded. If it is, unload it using the following command: unload ibmtrpo
  7. Type load install on the server.
  8. Select Driver Options.
  9. Select Configure Network Drivers.
  10. Select Select Drivers.
  11. Press the Insert key to install the unlisted driver.
  12. Insert the diskette that you created in step 1.
  13. Press F3 and specify the path a:\novell\netware.
  14. Follow the instructions on the panels to complete the installation of the driver. If you need to make any custom configuration changes to the driver, do so at this time.
  15. Follow the instructions in the Novell manual Create an AUTOEXEC.NCF file. In addition to the instructions in the manual, add the following lines to the AUTOEXEC.NCF file, immediately after the IPX INTERNAL NET statement (if necessary, replace c:\nwserver with the actual location of the SERVER.EXE executable): 
         LOAD C:\NWSERVER\NBI.NLM
     LOAD C:\NWSERVER\MSM.NLM
     LOAD C:\NWSERVER\TOKENTSM.NLM
     LOAD C:\NWSERVER\IBMTRPO.LAN NAME=IBMLS1 DATARATE=M16
    Note:There will be existing LOAD and BIND IPX statements in the AUTOEXEC.NCF. Delete the LOAD statement (we have replaced it with the stated LOAD C:\NWSERVER\IBMTRPO.LAN statement).

    Also, make any needed modifications to the existing BIND IPX statement. Refer to the "Bind the Protocol to the LAN Driver" section of the Novell manual for additional information.

    See Appendix D, Novell NetWare Server driver parameters for a complete list of parameters that can be specified on the LOAD IBMTRPO command in the AUTOEXEC.NCF file.

  16. Press Esc and answer YES to save the new file to disk. Press Esc again to return to the server console.
  17. Type the following commands from the server prompt to shut down the server and exit to DOS: down, and then exit.
  18. Type the following commands, making sure that the diskette that you created in step 1 is inserted in drive A. Note that it will prompt you at each of the following files to ask if you want to perform a file overwrite; it is OK to overwrite these files. 
    COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\NBI.NLM C:\NWSERVER
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\MSM.NLM C:\NWSERVER
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\TOKENTSM.NLM C:\NWSERVER
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\IBMTRPO.LAN C:\NWSERVER
COPY A:\NOVELL\NETWARE\IBMTRPO.LDI C:\NWSERVER
  19. Go to the Novell server directory and enter server at the DOS prompt to restart the server.
  20. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

For information concerning NetWare Server error messages, see Appendix E, Novell NetWare Server messages.

Novell NetWare 5.0 Server

If Novell NetWare is not installed on your machine, use the following instructions. If it is installed, follow the instructions in Server driver installation in existing NetWare 5.0 Server.

Server driver installation during NetWare 5.0 Server installation

Installation of the network board and its device driver occurs during the combined storage device and network board installation step. Use the following instructions to install the network board and its driver during a new NetWare 5.0 Server installation.

  1. Create a device driver installation diskette containing the extracted files from the NETWAREP.EXE package file on the adapter CD-ROM.
  2. Select a storage device and a network board:
  3. Add, delete, or modify drivers as needed.

Server driver installation in existing NetWare 5.0 Server

The following procedure explains how to use NWCONFIG to load a LAN driver and bind a protocol.

  1. Create a diskette containing the extracted files from the NETWAREP.EXE package file on the adapter CD-ROM.
  2. At the server console prompt, enter NWCONFIG.
  3. Select Driver Options > Configure network drivers.
  4. To select the driver from all of the available drivers, select Select a driver. The screen will display a list of all available drivers.
  5. Press Insert. Follow the instructions on the panels. Use the diskette that you created in step 1 when you are prompted to supply an unlisted driver. The directory is a:\novell\netware.
    Note:For some drivers, a message might appear indicating that the driver must be loaded manually (at the console prompt). To load a driver manually, follow the screen prompts or press F1 for more information.
  6. Set protocols. When the window containing protocol choices is displayed, select the protocol that you want to use and press the space bar. If you select TCP/IP, enter the IP address and the IP mask.
  7. Set parameters. Use the down arrow key to move the cursor to the parameter window. Enter parameter values as needed. Press F1 for help.

    It is recommended for servers that the Data Rate be set to 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps, and clients be set to Automatic.

    In some cases, the system displays a pop-up list of values for the field from which you select the desired value. In other cases, you must type in a value and press Enter to move to the next field.

  8. To specify a particular frame type for a token-ring driver, press F3 to display a list of frame types. Use the arrow keys to move up and down the list.
  9. Press Enter to select a frame type.
  10. When finished, press F10.

    If you do not specify a particular frame type, all frame types are loaded automatically, but only those found on the network are actually bound to the driver.

  11. Select Save parameters and load driver.
  12. Confirm bindings of the protocol with the driver and the network number.
  13. To add another adapter, shut down the server, power off the server, and insert the additional driver. NetWare will load the appropriate driver automatically. Then repeat step 12.

Novell Client DOS/Windows 3.1x

  1. Download Novell Client DOS/Windows 3.1x Version 2.5 or later from Novell's Web site at http://support.novell.com.
  2. Unzip the downloaded file to a directory on your computer.
  3. Exit Windows.
  4. From a DOS prompt, go to the directory where you put the file. Run INSTALL.EXE.
  5. Select Yes or No to respond to the Novell License Agreement.
  6. Select Novell Client Windows Support and Work Station Manager 3.X. Press F10 to save and continue.
  7. Select 32-bit LAN Drivers and press F10 to save and continue.
  8. Select USER SPECIFIED 32-Bit Driver and press Enter.
  9. Insert the CD-ROM or the diskette containing the device drivers into the appropriate drive. Enter the path to the 32-bit ODI driver: x:\novell\netware where x is your CD-ROM drive letter. The panel should say 
    IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapter
    Press Enter, configure the parameters, and press F10 to save and continue.
  10. At the panel entitled Installation Configuration Summary, confirm that the values are what you selected, and press F10 to save and continue.

    The files will be copied at this point.

  11. Reboot the computer and start Windows to connect to and log in to your server.
  12. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

OS/2 NDIS 2 device driver using MPTS

Use the following procedure to install the OS/2 NDIS 2 device driver using the Multiple Protocol Transport Services (MPTS).

  1. When updating an existing device driver, error message X100035, which indicates that the driver could not be installed and the previous version could not be restored, can be prevented by performing the following steps before beginning the update. This is particularly useful when the existing driver was installed from the adapter CD-ROM.
  2. Start MPTS by performing either of the following actions:
  3. Select OK on the MPTS logo panel.
  4. Select Install. You will be prompted for the source of the .NIF file. Enter the path to the driver directory. Select OK once the Installation Complete message appears. You will return to the main menu.
  5. Select Configure in the MPTS dialog box.
  6. On the Configure panel, make sure that LAN adapters and protocols is preselected and then select Configure at the bottom of the panel.
  7. In the Configuration panel, in the Network Adapters group box, select IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapter (IBMTRP.OS2) and select ADD.
    Note:You can edit parameter settings for this adapter. Highlight your adapter in the Current Configuration list box and select Edit.
  8. 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 adapter driver name in the Current Configuration list box.
    Note:You can edit parameter settings for the protocols. Highlight a protocol and select Edit.

  9. Select OK when you have finished selecting and editing protocols in the MPTS Configuration panel.
  10. Select Close on the Configure panel.
  11. Select Exit in the MPTS dialog box.
  12. Select Exit on the Update CONFIG.SYS panel to update the CONFIG.SYS file.
  13. Select OK when you get the message that the CONFIG.SYS has been successfully updated.
  14. Select Exit on the Exiting MPTS panel.
  15. Shut down and restart the computer to apply the changes.
  16. At system startup, check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

For information concerning NDIS driver error messages, see Appendix C, NDIS 2 device driver messages.

OS/2 NDIS 2 device driver using other installation programs

Use the following procedure to install the OS/2 NDIS 2 device driver using installation programs other than MPTS.

  1. Insert the CD-ROM or the NDIS Drivers diskette into the appropriate drive.
  2. Use your product documentation to install the driver (IBMTRP.OS2) that is located in the root directory on both the CD-ROM and diskette.
  3. 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.

  4. Shut down and restart the computer to apply the changes.
  5. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

For information concerning NDIS driver error messages, see Appendix C, NDIS 2 device driver messages.

OS/2 Novell NetWare Requester

Before installation, copy IBMTRPO.SYS from the CD-ROM to the root directory containing your Novell NetWare Requester source files.

Refer to the workstation basics and installation manuals from Novell. When a dialog box titled Requester Installation appears during the installation process, perform the following procedure:

  1. If you are installing the NetWare Requester on a workstation, select Edit CONFIG.SYS and Copy All Files.... If the NetWare Requester is already installed on the workstation and only a driver update is needed, then select Only Edit CONFIG.SYS....
  2. On the next panel, specify the name of the adapter driver: IBMTRPO.SYS.
  3. When you get to the panel labeled Copy ODI LAN Driver files, select Copy only the default driver.
  4. Follow the instructions on the panels to continue installation.
  5. When Installation Complete appears in the Requester window, go to the Configuration menu and select This workstation....
  6. Select Edit to accept the default location for the NET.CFG file.
  7. In the edit box titled Current NET.CFG File Contents, type the following lines: 
    link driver IBMTRPO
  SLOT 10001
link support
  BUFFERS 8 4096

    Notes:

    1. See Appendix F, Novell NetWare DOS ODI driver parameters for a complete list of parameters that you can specify in the NET.CFG file.

    2. To enable source routing, changes will have to be made to the CONFIG.SYS file. Refer to Novell's Workstation for OS/2 manual for instructions on how to enable source routing.

    3. The lines in the NetWare Requester section of the CONFIG.SYS file must be in a certain order. Do not reorder the lines in this section of CONFIG.SYS. Refer to the Novell manuals for more information.
  8. Select Save to complete the NetWare Requester installation.
  9. Reboot the computer to apply the changes.
    Note:To make changes in the NetWare Requester configuration, double-click the Novell icon on the desktop. Double-click the Install icon in the Novell window. Go to the Configuration and select This workstation.... Make sure that the correct NET.CFG is shown in the next dialog box and select Edit. Edit the NET.CFG file in the edit box titled Current NET.CFG File Contents. When the changes are complete, select Save and reboot the computer to apply the changes.
  10. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

DOS NDIS 2

Use the following procedure to install the DOS NDIS 2 device driver:

  1. Insert the CD-ROM or the NDIS Drivers diskette into the appropriate drive.
  2. Use your operating system documentation to install the driver (IBMTRP.DOS). This driver is located in the \dos subdirectory on both diskette and the CD-ROM.
  3. Modify the parameters, if needed. See Appendix B, NDIS 2 device driver parameters.
    Note:If you use Microsoft Windows for Workgroups and want to configure the NetAddress parameter for the NDIS device driver, remember to enclose the address in double quotes (" "). The NetAddress parameter is used to set a locally administered address for the adapter.
  4. Shut down and restart the computer to apply the changes.
  5. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

For information concerning NDIS driver error messages, see Appendix C, NDIS 2 device driver messages.

DOS Novell NetWare Requester (16-bit)

The 16-bit DOS Novell NetWare Requester environment supports access to servers running Novell NetWare 3.11 or later.

To install the IBMTRPO.EXE ODI driver on a computer running DOS, perform the following procedure:
Note:Consult your Novell NetWare documentation for instructions regarding how to create the NetWare Client for DOS and MS Windows diskettes.

  1. Create a diskette containing the extracted files from the DOSODIP.EXE file on the adapter CD-ROM.
  2. Insert the NetWare Client for DOS and MS Windows Disk 1 into the appropriate drive.
  3. At the command prompt, type x:, where x is your drive letter, and then press Enter.
  4. Type install and then press Enter.
  5. Follow the instructions as they appear. In step 5 of those instructions, select the driver for your network board by scrolling down through Network Boards, highlighting Other Drivers, and pressing Enter.
  6. Insert the CD-ROM or the diskette that you created in step 1 of this procedure into the appropriate drive. When prompted, specify the location to the chosen media and press Enter. Specify the path as A:\NOVELL\DOS (or at X:NOVELL\DOS for the CD-ROM version).
  7. Highlight your adapter and press Enter.
  8. At this time you can change the default parameters. When you complete the changes, press F10. Appendix F, Novell NetWare DOS ODI driver parameters contains the parameters that can be configured in the NET.CFG file.
  9. Follow the instructions presented to complete the installation.
    Note:If source routing is required, edit the STARTNET.BAT file that is in the client directory (usually C:\NWCLIENT) and add the following line after the IPXODI statement: 
    C:\NWCLIENT\ROUTE
  10. Shut down and restart the computer to apply the changes.
  11. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

Windows NT Version 3.51

The following procedure assumes that Windows NT 3.51 has already been installed with networking support. It is highly recommended that you install Service Pack 5 from Microsoft before installing the driver.

  1. Log on to Windows NT as an administrator.
  2. From the Main program group within the Program Manager, double-click the Control Panel icon.
  3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network icon.
  4. In the Network Setting, select Add Adapter.
  5. In the Add Network Adapter dialog box, click the drop-down list for Network Adapter Card. Scroll down the list and select Other > Requires disk from manufacturer. Then select Continue.
  6. Insert the CD-ROM or the diskette containing the device drivers into the appropriate drive. When prompted, enter the path to the driver directory and select OK.
  7. Select OK to accept the drive and path information.
  8. In the Select OEM Option dialog box, select IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapter.

    Several work-in-progress panels are displayed, indicating that the driver and its supporting files are being copied to your computer's hard disk.

  9. The Network Control panel is displayed again. There should be an entry in the Installed Adapter Cards list for each token-ring adapter found in the computer.

    To change default values for an adapter, select that adapter in the Installed Adapters list box, and then select Configure. 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.

  10. Select OK at the top right 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.

  11. 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 Restart now in order to have Windows NT automatically restart your computer.
    Note:You might need to reinstall Service Pack 5 due to changes to your services or protocols during installation.

  12. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

Windows NT Version 4.0

The following procedure assumes that Windows NT 4.0 has already been installed with networking support. It is highly recommended that you install Service Pack 3 or later from Microsoft before installing the driver.

  1. Log on to Windows NT as an administrator.
  2. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
  3. From the Control Panel window, double-click the Network icon.
  4. Select the Adapters tab.
  5. Select Add.
  6. You will see a dialog box that includes a list of adapters. Select Have Disk....
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.
  11. 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.

  12. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

Windows 95

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. To find out which release you are running, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and then double-click the System icon. Look at the version number under the text Microsoft Windows 95.

Make sure that you refer to the appropriate installation section for the version of Windows 95 that you are using.

Before beginning installation, shut down the computer. Make sure that the operating system is correctly shut down and then switch off the power and disconnect the power cable from the power source.

Installing the driver when Windows 95 Retail is already installed

  1. When you boot Windows 95, it will detect the new hardware and bring up a dialog box to allow a choice of drivers. Select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer and then select OK.
  2. Insert the CD-ROM or the NDIS Drivers diskette into the appropriate drive.
  3. When prompted, enter the path to the driver directory and select OK.
    Note:Some of the files on the diskette are located in the DOS subdirectory. If necessary, you will have to supply this subdirectory to get additional files copied onto your computer.
  4. At this point, Windows 95 might prompt you for network names. Type your computer's name and workgroup. Consult your system administrator if you do not know this information. Select OK to continue.
  5. The driver files will be copied. Windows might prompt you for the Windows 95 CD-ROM in order to install its default network protocols and services. 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.

    After the files have been copied, 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?
  6. Remove the diskette or CD-ROM from the computer and select Yes.
  7. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

Installing the driver when Windows 95 OSR2 is already installed

  1. When you boot Windows 95, it will detect the new hardware and display the  Update Device Driver Wizard  dialog which displays the following message: 
    This wizard will complete the
installation of: PCI Token Ring Controller.
    Insert the adapter CD-ROM or the NDIS Drivers diskette containing the device drivers into the appropriate drive.
  2. When prompted, enter the path to the driver directory and select OK.
    Note:Some of the files on the diskette are located in the DOS subdirectory. If necessary, you will have to supply this subdirectory to get additional files copied onto your computer.
  3. At this point, Windows 95 might prompt you for network names. Type your computer's name and workgroup. Consult your system administrator if you do not know this information. Select OK to continue.
  4. The driver files will be copied at this point. Windows might prompt you for the Windows 95 CD-ROM in order to install its default network protocols and services. 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. Enter the appropriate location again as described previously.

    After the files have been 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?
  5. Remove the driver diskette or CD-ROM from the computer and select Yes.
  6. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

Installing the driver for a first-time Windows 95 installation

If Windows 95 is being installed on a computer with the adapter already installed, Windows 95 will detect the adapter, but will not install any drivers. Use the following procedure to correct the problem.

  1. Insert the NDIS Drivers diskette or the CD-ROM into the appropriate drive.
  2. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. This will display the Control Panel.
  3. In the Control Panel window, double-click the System icon.
  4. Select the Device Manager tab.
  5. Within the Device Manager, expand the Other Devices section by selecting the + icon that appears to the left of the words Other Devices. Select the entry for PCI Token Ring Controller and then select Properties.
  6. Select the Driver tab. Depending on which version of Windows 95 you have (retail or OSR2), this dialog will look different.

Continuing installation of the driver without the Device Wizard

  1. Select the Change Driver button to display the Select Hardware Type dialog. Select Network adapters and select OK.
  2. Select Have Disk from the Select Device dialog. Type the letter of your CD-ROM drive and select OK.
    Note:Some of the files on the diskette are located in the DOS subdirectory. If necessary, you will have to supply this subdirectory to get additional files copied onto your computer.
  3. Windows will display a list of compatible devices. Make sure that your adapter is selected and then select OK.
  4. Windows will return to the PCI Token Ring Controllers Properties dialog box. Select OK to continue.
  5. At this point, Windows might prompt you for network names. Type your computer's name and workgroup. Consult your system administrator if you do not know this information. Select OK to continue.

    The driver files will be copied at this point. Windows might prompt you for the Windows 95 CD-ROM in order to install default network protocols and services. 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.

  6. If Windows 95 displays a dialog that warns you that the PCI Token-Ring Controller has a ROM, ignore the message and select Test to continue.
  7. Select OK in the Device Manager.
  8. Remove the driver diskette or CD-ROM.
  9. Select Start > Shut Down and select Restart the computer to reboot the computer.

Continuing installation of the driver using the Update Device Driver Wizard

  1. Select the Update Driver button on the properties sheet. Windows will display the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog. The dialog box should read: 
    This wizard will complete the installation of: PCI Token Ring Controller.
    Insert the product CD-ROM or the the NDIS Drivers diskette into the appropriate drive.
  2. Select Next to search for the drivers. Windows 95 will search the diskette or CD-ROM drives for an appropriate driver. At this point, the wizard should state: 
    Windows has found the following updated driver
for this device.
  3. Select Finish to continue the installation.
    Note:If the search fails, select Other Locations and type the letter of your drive.
  4. Select OK and then select Finish.
  5. Although Windows has already found the driver diskette in a previous step, you might be prompted for its location. Enter a:\ if installing from a diskette or the letter of the CD-ROM drive.
    Note:Some of the files on the diskette are located in the DOS subdirectory. If necessary, you will have to supply this subdirectory to get additional files copied onto your computer.
  6. Windows 95 might prompt you for network names. If so, type your computer's name and workgroup. Consult your system administrator if you do not know this information. Select OK to continue.
  7. The driver files will be copied at this point. Windows might prompt you for the Windows 95 CD-ROM in order to install its default network protocols and services. 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. Enter the appropriate location again as described previously.

    After the files have been 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?
  8. Remove the driver diskette or CD-ROM from the computer and select Yes.
  9. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

    If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

Windows 98 / Windows Me

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 come with a device driver that works with your adapter. You need to install the Windows Me driver that is included with your adapter.

Use one of the following procedures to install the latest driver.

Installing the driver for a first-time Windows 98 or Windows Me installation

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.

  1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. This will display the Control Panel.
  2. 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.
  3. Double-click the System icon to load the System Properties dialog.
  4. Select the Device Manager tab.
  5. 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.
  6. Select Driver to display the the information on this page, and then select Update Driver.
  7. 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.

  8. Select Search for the best driver for your device and then select Next.
  9. The next page of the wizard will ask where you would like to look for the device driver.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Windows returns you to the adapter properties page. Select Close to continue.
  14. Next, you are returned to the Device Manager page. Select Close again to complete the process.
  15. Reboot the computer to ensure that all components of the driver loaded correctly.
  16. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

Installing the driver when Windows 98 or Windows Me is already installed

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.

  1. 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.

  2. Select Search for the best driver for your device and then select Next.
  3. The next page of the wizard will ask where you would like to look for the device driver.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 or d:\win9x or c:\windows\catroot) appears in the entry and select OK.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

If you experience problems, see Problem solving.

Windows 2000

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.

  1. Select My Network Places on the Windows desktop.
  2. Select Network and Dial-up Connections to display the Network and Dial-up Connections window.
  3. Scroll the left side of the window to locate and select Network Identification.
  4. In the System Properties window, select the Hardware tab.
  5. Select the Device Manager button.
  6. In the Device Manager window, click the + next to Network adapters to expand the list of adapters.
  7. Select your adapter and select the Properties button.
  8. In the Properties window for your adapter, select the Configure button.
  9. Select the Driver tab.
  10. Select the Update driver... button to open the Update Device Driver Wizard.
  11. Select Next to continue.
  12. On the next page, select Search for the best driver for your device and then select Next.
  13. The next page of the wizard will ask where you would like to look for the device driver.
  14. 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:
    1. Click the Back button twice.
    2. Select Display a list of known drivers . . . and then select Next.
    3. Select Have Disk. . . and then specify the location of the driver (the CD-ROM or diskette drive letter).
    4. After you select the correct driver, an Update Driver Warning window might appear. If so, click Yes to continue.
  15. The next page of the wizard should confirm that the hardware and device driver are found. Select Next again to begin copying files.

    Notes:

    1. Windows might prompt you for the driver diskette. If so, type the letter of your drive.

    2. 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.

    3. 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.

  16. Select Finish to continue.
  17. Select Yes when asked to reboot the system.
  18. Check for the following conditions to determine whether the adapter is working correctly and whether installation has been completed successfully:

Remote unattended installation of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT

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:

  1. Go to x:\startcd.htm (where x is your CD-ROM drive).
  2. Select the proper adapter and then select Downloads.
  3. Select the proper operating system to expand the list of packages.
  4. Select Remote Unattended Install (RUI).

Novell Client for Windows NT

  1. If the NDIS driver is not already installed, follow the instructions in Windows NT Version 4.0 or Windows NT Version 3.51. 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.
  2. Download Novell Client for Windows NT from http://www.novell.com/download/
  3. Unzip the downloaded file to a local directory.
  4. Run I386\SETUPNW.EXE from the directory where you placed the files.
  5. Select YES or NO to respond to the Novell License Agreement.
  6. You might get a message indicating that the Microsoft Client Service for NetWare is installed and will be removed. If so, respond Continue.
  7. Installation is complete when you see the Installation Complete panel.
  8. Reboot and start Windows NT to connect and log in to your server.

Novell Client for Windows 95/98

Note:You can download Novell Client for Windows 95/98 from http://www.novell.com/download/

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 95 or Windows 98 CD-ROM or diskettes or the Windows 95 or Windows 98 .CAB files.

  1. If the NDIS driver is not already installed, follow the instructions in Windows 95.
  2. After downloading the code, run SETUP.EXE.
  3. Select Yes or No to respond to the Novell License Agreement.
  4. 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).

  5. If you do not need to customize your installation, select Reboot.
  6. If you want optional features or need to configure your workstation, select Customize. Then select Reboot.

Windows for Workgroups with NDIS 3

Note:Refer to Microsoft documentation for the general procedure regarding installation of network drivers for Windows for Workgroups.
  1. Insert the CD-ROM or the NDIS Drivers diskette into the appropriate drive.
  2. Double-click the Network group icon from the Program Manager window.
  3. Double-click the Network Setup icon.
  4. Select Drivers and then Add Adapter....
  5. Select Unlisted or updated network adapter and then OK
  6. Enter x:\wfw, where x is your drive letter. Select OK.
  7. Select CLOSE.
  8. Select OK.
  9. You will be prompted to reinstall specific network-related files. Reinstall them as needed.
  10. You will also be prompted to insert the Windows for Workgroups program application diskettes or CD-ROM. Follow the instructions.
  11. Select OK for any messages regarding updates to the SYSTEM.INI and PROTOCOL.INI files.
  12. When prompted to restart your computer, select RESTART COMPUTER.

    Windows for Workgroups will automatically restart your computer and the driver will be loaded.

  13. At system startup, check for the following conditions to determine whether you have successfully installed the adapter:

Managed Driver Upgrade for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, and Windows 2000

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.

Running Managed Driver Upgrade locally

To run the Managed Driver Upgrade locally, perform the following procedure.

  1. Download the correct package. There are packages for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.
  2. Run the package and extract all the files to a single directory such as c:\temp.
  3. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, log in using a user ID with administrator privileges.
  4. Open a DOS or command window.
  5. Run the Managed Driver Upgrade executable. The name of the executable is TRMDU95.EXE for Windows 95, TRMDU98.EXE for Windows 98 and Windows Me, TRMDU00.EXE for Windows 2000, and TRMDUNT.EXE for Windows NT 4.0.
  6. Enter the following command line options as needed. Refer to the following table.

    Table 4. Managed Driver Upgrade command line options
    Option Explanation
    /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.
    /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.
    /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
    /name=[XXXXXXXX.XXX] Customizes the name of the log file. The name can be any valid Windows filename. The default name is MYOUT.DAT.

    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

Running Managed Driver Upgrade remotely

To run the Managed Driver Upgrade from a remote location using management software, perform the following procedure.

  1. Download the correct package to the management server. There are packages for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.
  2. Run the package and extract all the files to a single directory.
  3. Repackage the files according to the specifics of the management software.
  4. 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 4 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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