IBM TOKEN-RING PCI FAMILY ADAPTER User manual

IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapter
User’s Guide
Includes information about:
IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2
IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2 with Wake on LAN
IBM High-Speed 100/16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter

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“Notices” on page H-1.
First Edition (September 1998)
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Contents
About This Manual ................................... v
Who Should Read This Manual ............................ v
How This Manual Is Organized ............................. v
Related Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Telecommunications Safety Requirements in the United Kingdom ....... x
Statement of Compliance with the United Kingdom Telecommunications Act
1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Chapter 1. The IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapters ............ 1-1
Adapter Installation Checklist ............................. 1-2
Environment Limitations on Number of Adapters .................. 1-2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) ............... 1-2
Chapter 2. Installing the Adapter Hardware .................. 2-1
Installing Wake on LAN Cables for the IBM High-Speed 100/16/4
Token-Ring PCI Adapter ............................. 2-2
Installing Your Adapter without the Wake on LAN Feature .......... 2-4
Adapter Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Chapter 3. Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Novell NetWare 3.12 Server ............................. 3-3
Novell NetWare 4.11 Server ............................. 3-7
Novell Client DOS/Windows 3.1x .......................... 3-11
OS/2 NDIS 2 Device Driver Using MPTS ..................... 3-12
OS/2 NDIS 2 Device Driver Using Other Installation Programs ........ 3-14
OS/2 Novell NetWare Requester .......................... 3-15
DOS NDIS 2 ..................................... 3-17
DOS Novell NetWare Requester (16-bit) ..................... 3-18
Windows NT Version 3.51 .............................. 3-20
Windows NT Version 4.0 .............................. 3-22
Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
If Windows 95 Retail is Already Installed ................... 3-24
If Windows 95 OSR2 Is Already Installed ................... 3-25
First-Time Installation of Windows 95 with the IBM Token-Ring PCI Family
Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Installing the Updated Driver ........................... 3-29
If Windows 98 Is Already Installed ....................... 3-30
Remote Unattended Installation of Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows
NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Novell IntranetWare Client for Windows NT ................... 3-33
Novell Client for Windows 95 ............................ 3-34
Chapter 4. Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Start of Troubleshooting Process ........................... 4-1
Solving an Adapter Communication Problem .................... 4-1
Tech Tips and Frequently Asked Questions .................... 4-2
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Other Performance Enhancements ......................... 4-2
PCISETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Solving Problems with Driver Installation ...................... 4-3
Understanding the Adapter LEDs and Labels ................... 4-3
Understanding the Adapter Labels ........................ 4-5
Adapter Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Questions, Problems? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Appendix A. CD-ROM Content and Software Packages .......... A-1
Software Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Diskette Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Product Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Appendix B. About Alert on LAN ........................ B-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Appendix C. NDIS 2 Device Driver Parameters ............... C-1
Appendix D. NDIS 2 Device Driver Messages ................ D-1
Appendix E. Novell NetWare Server and LAN Client Driver Parameters E-1
Appendix F. Novell NetWare Server and LAN Client Driver Messages .. F-1
Appendix G. Novell NetWare DOS ODI Driver Parameters ......... G-1
Appendix H. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1
Notice to Users of Online Versions of This Book ................. H-1
Electronic Emission Notices ............................. H-2
Other Electronic Emission Notices for STP Media ................ H-2
European Norm (EN) Statement ........................ H-3
Hinweis zur Elektromagnetischen Vertraeglichkeit (EMVG) ......... H-3
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement .. H-3
Other Electronic Emission Notices for UTP Media ................ H-3
European Norm (EN) Statement ........................ H-4
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement .. H-5
Power Cord Notices for UTP Media ...................... H-5
IBM License Agreement for Productivity Aids ................... H-6
NetWare Network Computing Products from IBM ................ H-7
PROTECTION AND SECURITY .......................... H-8
Statement of Limited Warranty ........................... H-9
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-11
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations ..................... X-1
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X-7
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About This Manual
This manual contains the information you need to install and use your adapter.
Unless specified, all references in this book to the IBM Token-Ring PCI Family
Adapter apply to the IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2, IBM 16/4 Token-Ring
PCI Adapter 2 with Wake on LAN, and the IBM High-Speed 100/16/4 Token-Ring
PCI Adapter.
Also on this CD-ROM are the installation aids, device drivers, and documentation
for the adapters.
Who Should Read This Manual
This manual is intended for use by network administrators and other end users of
the IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapters.
How This Manual Is Organized
Chapter 1, “The IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapters” on page 1-1 describes
the adapters covered in this manual, gives a checklist for installation, and
describes some of the features of the adapters.
Chapter 2, “Installing the Adapter Hardware” on page 2-1 describes the
procedure for installing the adapter into your computer.
Chapter 3, “Software Installation” on page 3-1 describes the procedure for
software installation for a number of network operating environments.
Chapter 4, “Problem Solving” on page 4-1 describes troubleshooting
procedures and fixes that might be needed for your environment.
Appendix A, “CD-ROM Content and Software Packages” on page A-1
describes the files that are on the IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapter
CD-ROM.
Appendix B, “About Alert on LAN” on page B-1 describes the Alert on LAN
function.
Appendix C, “NDIS 2 Device Driver Parameters” on page C-1 lists the NDIS 2
parameters, describes their usage, and lists their values.
Appendix D, “NDIS 2 Device Driver Messages” on page D-1 lists the NDIS 2
system messages, explains the meaning, and lists user actions.
Appendix E, “Novell NetWare Server and LAN Client Driver Parameters” on
page E-1 lists the Novell and LAN Client parameters, describes their usage,
and lists their values.
Appendix F, “Novell NetWare Server and LAN Client Driver Messages” on
page F-1 lists the Novell and LAN Client messages, explains the meaning, and
lists user actions.
Appendix G, “Novell NetWare DOS ODI Driver Parameters” on page G-1 lists
the Novell parameters, describes their usage, and lists their values.
Appendix H, “Notices” on page H-1 lists the legal notices required for the IBM
Token-Ring PCI Family Adapters.
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Related Information
Refer to these publications for additional information:
¹ IBM Token-Ring Adapter Features , available on the IBM Token-Ring PCI
Family Adapter CD-ROM
¹ ISO/IEC 8802-5:1998 Base Standard 4/16 HDX and related amendments
¹ IBM Token-Ring Network Problem Determination Guide, SX27-3710
¹ IBM LAN Technical Reference IEEE 802.2 and NETBIOS API, SC30-3587
¹ IBM Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Version 2.1 for DOS:
Programmer’s Reference, SC31-7046
¹ LAN Adapter and Protocol Support Configuration Guide, S96F-8489
¹ MPTS/2 Configuration Guide, S10H-9693
¹ IBM LAN Server Command and Utilities, S10H-9686
¹ Guide to LAN Server Books, S10H-9688
¹ DOS LAN Services and User’s Guide, S10H-9684
¹ Microsoft LAN Manager Installation and Configuration Guide
¹ Microsoft Windows NT System Guide
¹ Novell Workstation for DOS and MS Windows
¹Novell NetWare installation and system administration manuals appropriate to
the version of Novell NetWare you have installed
¹IBM Networking home page on the World Wide Web:
www.networking.ibm.com
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Safety Information
Danger: Before you begin to install this product, read the safety information
in Caution: Safety Information—Read This First , SD21-0030. This booklet
describes safe procedures for cabling and plugging in electrical equipment.
Gevaar: Voordat u begint met de installatie van dit produkt, moet u eerst de
veiligheidsinstructies lezen in de brochure PAS OP! Veiligheidsinstructies—Lees dit
eerst, SD21-0030. Hierin wordt beschreven hoe u electrische apparatuur op een
veilige manier moet bekabelen en aansluiten.
Perigo: Antes de começar a instalar este produto, leia as informações de
segurança contidas em Cuidado: Informações Sobre Segurança—Leia Isto
Primeiro, SD21-0030. Esse folheto descreve procedimentos de segurança para a
instalação de cabos e conexões em equipamentos elétricos.
Fare! Før du installerer dette produkt, skal du læse sikkerhedsforskrifterne i
NB: Sikkerhedsforskrifter—Læs dette først SD21-0030. Vejledningen beskriver
den fremgangsmåde, du skal bruge ved tilslutning af kabler og udstyr.
 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 vii

Gevaar Voordat u begint met het installeren van dit produkt, dient u eerst
de veiligheidsrichtlijnen te lezen die zijn vermeld in de publikatie Caution: Safety
Information - Read This First , SD21-0030. In dit boekje vindt u veilige procedures
voor het aansluiten van elektrische appratuur.
VAARA: Ennen kuin aloitat tämän tuotteen asennuksen, lue julkaisussa
Varoitus: Turvaohjeet—Lue tämä ensin , SD21-0030, olevat turvaohjeet. Tässä
kirjasessa on ohjeet siitä, miten sähkölaitteet kaapeloidaan ja kytketään turvallisesti.
Danger : Avant d'installer le présent produit, consultez le livret Attention :
Informations pour la sécurité — Lisez-moi d'abord , SD21-0030, qui décrit les
procédures à respecter pour effectuer les opérations de câblage et brancher les
équipements électriques en toute sécurité.
Vorsicht: Bevor mit der Installation des Produktes begonnen wird, die
Sicherheitshinweise in Achtung: Sicherheitsinformationen—Bitte zuerst lesen, IBM
Form SD21-0030. Diese Veröffentlichung beschreibt die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
für das Verkabeln und Anschließen elektrischer Geräte.
Vigyázat: Mielôtt megkezdi a berendezés üzembe helyezését, olvassa el a
Caution: Safety Information— Read This First, SD21-0030 könyvecskében leírt
biztonsági információkat. Ez a könyv leírja, milyen biztonsági intézkedéseket kell
megtenni az elektromos berendezés huzalozásakor illetve csatlakoztatásakor.
Pericolo: prima di iniziare l'installazione di questo prodotto, leggere le
informazioni relative alla sicurezza riportate nell'opuscolo Attenzione: Informazioni
di sicurezza — Prime informazioni da leggere in cui sono descritte le procedure per
il cablaggio ed il collegamento di apparecchiature elettriche.
viii IBM Token-Ring PCI Family Adapter

Fare: Før du begynner å installere dette produktet, må du lese
sikkerhetsinformasjonen i Advarsel: Sikkerhetsinformasjon — Les dette først ,
SD21-0030 som beskriver sikkerhetsrutinene for kabling og tilkobling av elektrisk
utstyr.
Perigo: Antes de iniciar a instalação deste produto, leia as informações de
segurança Cuidado: Informações de Segurança — Leia Primeiro , SD21-0030.
Este documento descreve como efectuar, de um modo seguro, as ligações
eléctricas dos equipamentos.
Safety Information ix

Peligro: Antes de empezar a instalar este producto, lea la información de
seguridad en Atención: Información de Seguridad — Lea Esto Primero, SD21-0030.
Este documento describe los procedimientos de seguridad para cablear y enchufar
equipos eléctricos.
Varning — livsfara: Innan du börjar installera den här produkten bör du
läsa säkerhetsinformationen i dokumentet Varning: Säkerhetsföreskrifter— Läs
detta först, SD21-0030. Där beskrivs hur du på ett säkert sätt ansluter elektrisk
utrustning.
Telecommunications Safety Requirements in the United Kingdom
This IBM product is made to high safety standards. It complies inherently with
telecommunications safety standard BS 6301. It is not designed to provide
protection from excessive voltages appearing externally at its interfaces. Therefore,
when this product is connected to a public telecommunications network via any
other equipment, and you connect to this product items not supplied by IBM United
Kingdom Ltd., you must comply with mandatory telecommunications safety
requirements.
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