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Kingston QStart Installation Program for ISA Ethernet Adapters
Help File Text
Version 2.0  July 28, 1997

[Install]
This screen will only appear if you have more than one adapter
installed in your computer. The adapters detected by the program
will be listed on the screen. From the list of adapters, select
the adapter you wish to install. Once the adapter is highlighted,
select Continue to proceed with the installation.

[QStart]
When the QStart main menu is displayed, information for the
Adapter Type and Node Address boxes will be automatically shown
at the top of the screen. The QStart screen provides three adapter
and software configuration options; two automatic and one manual:

Note: If QStart does not detect a software configurable adapter
in your PC, only the Custom (Manual) option will be available.
The ODI and Generic Install options will not be available.

    ODI Install (Automatic)

    Warning: In order for automatic configuration to work
    properly, drivers for other devices or adapters must be
    loaded before you run this option.

    Select this option if your PC will be used as a Novell
    Netware DOS ODI client. This selection automatically
    creates a conflict-free configuration for your network
    adapter, as well as copying and configuring the appropriate
    ODI client software and drivers.

    Generic Install (Automatic)

    Warning: In order for automatic configuration to work
    properly, drivers for other devices or adapters must be
    loaded before you run this option.

    This option will test and create a conflict-free adapter
    configuration. You will then be able to choose from several
    popular Network Operating System environments.  Once selected,
    the network driver software and related installation
    instruction will be automatically copied to your desired
    destination directory.

    Custom (Manual)

    Select this option if you want to have more control over
    how your hardware and software are configured. This option
    is similar to the automatic installations described above,
    but it gives you manual control over both the hardware and
    software configurations.

[Adapter Test]
The Adapter Test does two things: First, it displays the current
adapter settings including: Adapter Type, Bus Type, I/O Address, IRQ
level (interrupt), Media Interface, Node Address, and Boot ROM.
Next, a quick series of functional tests are performed. If an
error occurs during any of the individual tests, the test will
halt and the error message will be displayed on the screen. If an
error occurs, you should verify that both the adapter and your
network cabling are properly installed.

[Automatic Selection]
From this screen, you can select your Netware Version, Preferred
Server, User Name, and Frame Type.

If you are unsure about any of the settings on the screen, using
the defaults filled in by the program and selecting 'Continue'
will usually work properly.  QStart uses it's built in intelligence
to fill in settings that will work on your network.

If you are using a keyboard press [Enter] to see additional
Netware Version selections. You can highlight the desired
selection by using the up and down arrow keys. To accept a
selection, press the [Enter] key. Next, to move to the Preferred
Server or User Name fields, press the [Tab] key.

The User Name and Preferred Server fields are blank; you can
enter the server and user name to have QStart automatically log
you into the network when finished.

The Netware Version field displays one choice; to see additional
choices, press the down arrow. From the list of choices, simply
select the desired Netware version.

For the Default Frame Type selection, you have several choices:

    1. You can select any or all of the four listed frame
       types by clicking on the radio button.

    2. If you do not make any selection, a default frame type
       will be selected based on your previous Netware
       selection.

    3. If you are not sure what frame type to select, do not
       select any frame type and allow the program to select a
       frame type for you.

If you are using a keyboard to make your Frame Type selections,
press the [Tab] key to enter the Frame Type field. Use the arrow
keys to highlight the desired frame type. Press the [Enter] key to
select a Frame Type or press [Enter] to deselect a previously made
Frame Type selection.

Here is an explanation of the DOS ODI Netware versions:

    v4.x ODI/VLM ----Server is running Netware version 4.x and
                     the client is running VLM.EXE

    v4.x ODI/NETX ---Server is running Netware version 4.x and
                     the client is running NETX.EXE

    v3.12 ODI/VLM ---Server is running Netware version v3.12 and
                     the client is running VLM.EXE

    v3.x ODI/VLM ----Server is running Netware version 3.x and
                     the client is running NETX.EXE


[Driver]
Note: Before using your Kingston Driver Diskette, make sure you make
a duplicate copy. Some of the software options will cause the contents
of the diskette to be modified. By making a copy of the diskette, you
will have an unmodified version available for future use.

From this screen, you can select your desired Network Operating
System environment. Once the Network Operating System is
selected, the files associated with that selection will be
displayed on the screen. You also have the option of changing
the default destination directory listed in the Destination
Directory field. Simply highlight and delete the current
destination directory and enter the desired destination
directory.

After you have made all of your selections, select Copy to
configure and copy your network software or select Cancel to
abort the installation process.  You can also select View Doc to
view the installation guide of the Network Operating System you
have selected on the screen.

After the driver has been copied and configured, the program
will prompt you to select Exit to return to the DOS prompt or
select Continue to install more drivers.

[Configure]
Note: If QStart does not detect a software configurable adapter
in your PC, you must select Continue. The Auto Config. and Manual
Config. hardware options shown below will not be available.

On the top half of this screen, there are a number of fields that are
included in the Current Configuration screen. These fields display
your adapter's current settings. Each field is outlined below:

Adapter Type - This field displays the type of adapter you selected to
    install. For example, KNE2000LC/KNE2000TLC/KNE2021LC stands for
    Kingston's EtheRx LC ISA Ethernet adapter.

Bus Type - This field displays your adapter's bus type. For example,
    ISA, EISA, PCI, etc..

I/O Address - This field uses a hex value to display your adapter's
    current base I/O address. For example, the field may contain 300,
    which is one of the supported base I/O addresses.

IRQ Level - This field displays your adapter's current IRQ setting.
    For example this field may contain the number 3, which is one of
    the supported IRQ levels. The IRQ value is a decimal number.

Media Interface - This field displays the type of media your adapter
    is interfaced to. For example, it can be 10BaseT (RJ45 connector
    for twisted pair), 10Base2 (BNC connector for thin coaxial cable),
    or 10Base5 (AUI connector for thick coaxial cable). If the field
    contains Auto-Detect, this means your adapter hardware will detect
    which type of media interface connector has a cable connected to
    it.

Node Address - This field contains your adapter's unique six byte
    IEEE MAC address.

Boot ROM - This field displays whether your boot ROM is disabled
    or enabled.

ROM Address - The ROM address field displays the base address of the
    Boot ROM if it is enabled. If the Boot ROM is disabled, this field
    will not be displayed.


The lower half of the screen contains three options:

    1. Auto Config. - This option will select and test a
       conflict-free network adapter configuration. After the
       test is completed, you will be returned to this screen.
       If any configuration changes were made, they will be
       reflected in your current configuration setting. At this
       point, you can select Continue to proceed with the
       installation. If desired you can make manual hardware
       configuration changes.

       Warning: In order for automatic configuration to work
       properly, drivers for other devices or adapters must be
       loaded before you run this option.

    2. Manual Config. - This option allows you to manually set
       your network adapter's hardware settings. This includes
       the I/O base address, IRQ (interrupt), and ROM base address.
       If you select an IRQ already in use by another device, the
       program will warn you there is a conflict.

    3. Continue - Once you are satisfied with the hardware
       settings, select Continue to proceed with the
       installation.

[Custom Install]
This screen has several options: two test options, a driver
installation option, and a fourth option that allows you to view or
print any of the on-line documentation listed on the screen.

Note: If QStart does not detect a software configurable adapter in
your PC, the two hardware test options will not be available.  Only
the Software Driver and On-Line Documentation options can be selected.

The first test option is a Basic Test that performs a quick series
of diagnostics to insure your network adapter is functional. The
second option is a more comprehensive Transmit and Receive test.
The Transmit/Receive test option requires two PCs and both PCs must
be connected to the same network.

From this screen you can also select a Driver Installation option.
This option allows you to select the desired Network Operating System.
You can also change the default destination directory and substitute
another directory where you want the software to be installed if
desired.

[Document View]
Use your mouse or keyboard to highlight one of the documents from the
list. Once highlighted, the document can be either printed or viewed
by selecting the appropriate button.

[Print]
You can print the selected document using the default PRN command or
you can substitute LPT1 or LPT2 in place of the PRN command. If you
want to print the document to disk, simply replace the PRN command
with the name of the directory and the file name where you want the
document to be copied.

[View Doc]
From this screen, you can view your selected document. Use the scroll
bar located on the right side of the display to scroll through the
document. You also have the option of printing the document by
selecting the print option.

[EDIT_FILE_LIST]
From this screen, you have two options. You can simply type the name
of any text file you wish to edit in the highlighted box and then
select 'OK', or you can select and edit a file from the list of
files presented on the screen.  To access the list of files (unless the
list is empty), press the [tab] key and then use the up and down
arrow keys to highlight your selection. Once you have highlighted
the file you wish to edit, press the [return] key and then select 'OK'.

[EDIT_FILE_LIST_QSTART_MODIFIED]
From this screen, you have two options. You can simply type the name
of any text file you wish to edit in the highlighted box and then
select 'OK', or you can select and edit a file from the list of
files presented on the screen. The files that appear in the list are
any files that have been modified or created by QStart (i.e.,
CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT,  NET.CFG, etc.). To access the list of
files, press the [tab] key and then use the up and down arrow keys to
highlight your selection. Once you have highlighted the file you wish
to edit, press the [return] key and then select 'OK'.

[EDITOR]
Add any comments and make any desired edits to your file. Once you
have completed your changes, press the [Alt] + [F] keys. Using the up
and down arrow keys, you can select any of the following options:

    NEW--opens a new blank editing screen.

    OPEN--allows you to select another file you wish to open.

    SAVE--allows you to save the file you are currently working in.

    SAVE AS--allows you to save the current file under another name.

    CLOSE--exits the editor; if your document has not been saved, a
           message will warn you that changes made to your document
           will be lost if you exit without saving.

[HELP_WIZARD]
The Help Wizard displays available and currently used I/O and IRQ settings
from the range of possible settings for your Kingston Network Adapter.

The Help Wizard is very useful when attempting to resolve I/O conflicts
with other devices in your computer.

To resolve an I/O conflict which may have occurred if no adapter is found
by QStart, take the following steps:

 1. Start the Help Wizard.

    This is done by selecting 'Help Wizard' or typing 'QSTART WIZARD'.

 2. Make a note of the Available I/O Ports and Available IRQs.

    -If you have more than one network adapter in your system, see the
    section "MULTIPLE ADAPTERS" near the bottom of this help screen.

    -If this is the first time you are using a new Kingston EtheRx LC
    Network Adapter and the address 300 is one of the Available I/O
    Ports, you do not have an I/O conflict.  Your Kingston Network
    Adapter may not be securely seated in your computer.

    -If address 300 is NOT one of the Available I/O Ports and you are
    using a new Kingston EtheRx LC Network Adapter, you have an
    I/O conflict go on to step 3.

    -If this isn't a new Kingston Network Adapter, go on to step 3.

 3. Turn off your computer and then remove your Kingston Network Adapter.

 4. Install your Kingston Network Adapter in another computer and
    run QStart on the computer.

 5. In QStart select 'Custom' and then 'Manual' and set the I/O address
    and IRQ to one of the Available I/O Ports and Available IRQs you noted
    previously in the Help Wizard.  Save your settings.

 6. Turn off the computer and then install your adapter back into your
    original machine.

 7. Run QStart on the original machine and you should see the adapter.
    You can proceed and run ODI Install or Generic Install if you want to
    install network drivers.


MULTIPLE ADAPTERS:

This section only applies if you have more than one network adapter
installed in your system.

-Kingston EtheRx LC adapters come from the factory with a default
I/O address of 300 and IRQ of 3.  If you have two Kingston Ethernet
adapters in your system, you should remove one and set the I/O
address and IRQ on the remaining card to values different than
the default (Be sure to select values that were determined to be
available by the Help Wizard).  Then install the other adapter
and type "QSTART MULTIPLE".  QStart should then be able to detect
both adapters and both should function properly.

-Many other brands of network adapters also come programmed with an
I/O address of 300 and IRQ of 3 so you should remove the other
network adapter and then set the Kingston Ethernet Adapter to
different I/O and IRQ values (Be sure to select values that
were determined to be available by the Help Wizard).  Then
install the other adapter and both should function properly.