home
***
CD-ROM
|
disk
|
FTP
|
other
***
search
/
DOS/V Power Report 1997 September
/
VPR9709B.ISO
/
DRIVER
/
DEC
/
DEFPA280
/
README.TXT
< prev
next >
Wrap
Text File
|
1996-08-28
|
6KB
|
165 lines
DEC FDDIcontroller/PCI DOS-format Distribution Diskette (Disk 1)
Copyright Digital Equipment Corporation 1996.
All Rights Reserved. Unpublished rights reserved
under the copyright laws of the United States.
Restricted Rights: Use, duplication, or disclosure
by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions
as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of DFARS
252.227-7013, or in FAR 52.227-19, or in FAR
52.227-14 Alt. III., as applicable.
This README.TXT file describes the contents of the DEC FDDIcontroller/PCI
DOS-format Distribution Diskette (Disk 1). This diskette contains the
following files:
o Drivers that allow the controller to operate on network
operating systems
o System diagnostics utility
o Digital Local Management Application (DEClma)
The diskette is organized in several subdirectories. The subdirectories
and their contents are summarized below. Each subdirectory contains a
README.TXT file that provides detailed operating and installation
instructions for its associated software.
Some of the README.TXT files are long. You can print a copy of the
appropriate README.TXT before beginning any of the installations. To
view the README.TXT file, you can use a text editor installed on your
system, or use the following procedure:
At the MS-DOS prompt, enter the following:
MORE <README.TXT
The text output pauses at the end of each full screen. The text output
resumes when you press ENTER. To stop viewing the README.TXT file,
press CTRL-C.
DOS-FORMAT DISTRIBUTION DISKETTE ORGANIZATION
The root directory of the DOS-format Distribution Diskette contains the
following files:
README.TXT - This file
RELEASE.NOT - Driver release notes for the DEC FDDIcontroller/PCI
DEFDDI.INF - Used by Windows 95 to install the Windows 95 driver
OEMSETUP.INF - Used by Windows for Workgroups to install the DOS NDIS
driver in that environment
OEMSETNT.INF - Used by Windows NT to install the Windows NT drivers
DISK1 - Used by Windows NT to install the Windows NT drivers
The root directory of the DOS-format Distribution Diskette contains the
following subdirectories:
\CONFIG
Contains a README.TXT file with hints and suggestions on using your
system's ROM based configuration utility to configure your DEC
FDDIcontroller/PCI.
\DECLMA
Contains the user's manual for the DEC Local Management Application
(DEClma). The DEClma executable files may be found with the device
drivers.
\DIAG
Contains the system diagnostics for the controller. Run the diagnostics
to verify the proper installation of the controller, or if you suspect
that there is a controller hardware failure.
\MSLANMAN.DOS
Contains the DOS NDIS 2.01 driver for the controller and the installation
files needed for installing the driver under Microsoft LAN Manager.
\NDIS2
Contains NDIS 2.01 DOS and OS/2 drivers and installation files and
instructions for installing the drivers under the IBM LAN Server
and PATHWORKS environments.
\NOVELL
Contains the drivers for Novell NetWare client and server operations
and for using your controller as a Mirrored-Server Link adapter
under NetWare SFT III. Corresponding versions of DEClma are also provided.
\QNX
Contains information on driver support for QNX real-time operating system.
\SCO
Contains SCO UNIX driver and installation instructions for the controller.
\WFW
Contains information on driver support for Windows for Workgroups.
\WIN95
Contains the Microsoft Windows 95 driver for the controller.
\WINNT
Contains the Microsoft Windows NT drivers for the controller.
***************************************************************
Check Library 8 (LAN Controllers) in the DECPCI Forum on
CompuServe for the latest releases of software for your
FDDI controller. Also, the latest software releases are
available via anonymous FTP over the Internet. Connect
to ftp.digital.com and set your default directory to
/pub/DEC/adapters/fddi/defpa. World Wide Web users can
access the area via the following URL:
ftp://ftp.digital.com/pub/DEC/adapters/fddi/defpa
*** New On-Line Bulletin Board! ***
Our new easy-to-use, menu-driven Networks Bulletin Board Service
gives you on-line access to the latest product information,
device drivers, firmware, and utilities! Simply dial
(508)486-5777, 24 hours a day!
For the latest in supported platforms and product information
regarding your FDDI controller, call your local authorized
Digital reseller, or dial 800-DIGITAL in the U.S. World Wide
Web users can access this information via the following URL:
http://www.networks.digital.com/
***************************************************************
***TRADEMARKS***
CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Incorporated.
DEC, Digital, PATHWORKS, and DECpc are trademarks of Digital Equipment
Corporation.
Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows
and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Novell, NetWare, and LAN WorkPlace are registered trademarks and
NetWare Loadable Module, NLM, and NetWare SFT are trademarks
of Novell, Incorporated.
OS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
QNX is a registered trademark of QNX Software Systems Ltd.
SCO is a registered trademark of The Santa Cruz Operation, Incorporated.
UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries,
licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Ltd.