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- a:\readme.txt 07-FEB-1997
-
- Version 2.6
- DOS-format Driver Diskette
- for
- Digital EtherWORKS TURBO PCI 10
- and
- Digital EtherWORKS TURBO PCI 10 TP
-
-
- Copyright (c) Digital Equipment Corporation, 1997.
- All Rights Reserved. Unpublished rights reserved
- under the copyright laws of the United States.
-
- RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND 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, as
- applicable.
-
-
- Thank you for purchasing a Digital EtherWORKS TURBO PCI 10
- Network Interface Card (DE450).
-
- Digital's Network Product Business is committed to providing you
- with updated device drivers to insure that these cards will install
- easily, perform exceptionally well, and operate in all the latest
- network operating systems (NOS).
-
- Contents:
- 1. GENERAL README INFORMATION
- 2. GENERAL DE450 INFORMATION
- 3. DRIVER DISKETTE ORGANIZATION
- 4. HOW TO GET THE LATEST SOFTWARE RELEASES
-
- The SCO LLI drivers and NDIS3 Windows for Workgroups 3.11 enhanced
- mode drivers on this diskette will install and operate for the
- DE425, DE434, DE435, DE450, and DE500 adapters. The SCO MDI driver
- will install and operate for the DE425, DE434, DE435, and DE450
- adapters. See the README.TXT files in the WFW and SCO directories
- for more information. Other drivers on this diskette function only
- on the DE450 adapter.
-
-
- ******************************
- * GENERAL README INFORMATION *
- ******************************
-
- This README.TXT file describes the contents of this Driver Diskette.
- The RELEASE.NOT file, also included in the root directory of this
- diskette, contains detailed technical information regarding known
- anomalies.
-
- 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.
-
-
- *****************************
- * GENERAL DE450 INFORMATION *
- *****************************
-
- DE450 adapters use the Digital DC21041 Ethernet controller chip.
- Throughout this diskette, DC21x4 is used as a synonym for the DE450.
-
- These adapters support full duplex Ethernet communication when
- connected to a full duplex-compatible device. Ensure that the
- connected device supports full duplex mode before enabling this
- feature, or serious network problems can result.
-
-
- ********************************
- * DRIVER DISKETTE ORGANIZATION *
- ********************************
-
- The root directory of the Driver Diskette contains the following
- files:
-
- README.TXT - This file
- RELEASE.NOT - Driver release notes
- INSTALL.BAT - Used to run the installation utility
- SETUP.BAT - Used to run the installation utility
- OEMSETUP.INF - Used by Windows for Workgroups to install the DOS
- NDIS2, NDIS3, or ODI driver
- DE450.INF - Used by Windows 95 to install the NDIS3 driver
- 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 Driver Diskette contains several sub-
- directories. 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
- drivers.
-
- \BOOTROM
- Contains information for obtaining the quad-protocol remote boot
- ROM for this controller.
-
- \INSTALL
- Contains the system installation utility and 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 NDIS2 driver for the controller for Microsoft
- Lanman installation.
-
- This directory structure is required for automatic installation
- by Microsoft Lan Manager. The driver contained in this
- subdirectory tree is identical to the driver in the \NDIS2
- subdirectory tree.
-
- \NDIS2
- Contains the DOS and OS/2 NDIS2 drivers for the controller.
-
- \NOVELL
- Contains the drivers for Novell NetWare client and server
- operations and for using your controller under NetWare SFT III.
-
- \PATHWRKS
- Contains the native Pathworks DLL driver for the controller.
-
- \PKTDRV
- Contains the packet driver for the controller.
-
- \SCO
- Contains the SCO LLI and MDI drivers for the controller.
-
- \WFW
- Contains the Microsoft WFW NDIS3 driver for the controller.
-
- \WIN95
- Contains the Microsoft Windows 95 driver for the controller.
-
- \WINNT
- Contains the Microsoft Windows NT drivers for the controller.
-
-
- *******************************************
- * HOW TO GET THE LATEST SOFTWARE RELEASES *
- *******************************************
-
- 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/ethernet.
-
- The software releases are also available on the World Wide Web,
- at www.networks.digital.com/dr/nics/drivers.
-
- Our easy-to-use, menu-driven Networks Bulletin Board Service
- gives you on-line access to the latest product information,
- device drivers, and utilities! Simply dial (508)486-5777,
- 24 hours a day!
-
- Check the DECPCI Forum on CompuServe for the latest versions of
- drivers.
-
- For the latest in supported platforms and product information
- regarding your Digital EtherWORKS product, call your local
- authorized Digital reseller, or dial 1-800-DIGITAL in the U.S.
-
- *******************************************************************
-
- ***TRADEMARKS***
-
- CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Incorporated.
-
- EtherWORKS, DEC, Digital, and DECpc are trademarks of Digital
- Equipment Corporation.
-
- Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows,
- Windows NT and Windows 95 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.
-
- SCO is a registered trademark of Santa Cruz Operations,
- Incorporated.
-
-
-