IBM 09-0572-000 User Manual
T
®
OKENLINK
ISA A
U
SER
A member of the TokenLink III product family
DAPTER
G
UIDE
III 16/4
Part No. 09-0572-000 Published October 1995
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C
ONTENTS
BOUT THIS GUIDE
A
Introduction i
How to Use This Guide i
Conventions ii
1
NTRODUCTION
I
TokenLink III 16/4 ISA Token Ring Adapter Features 1-1
Installation and Configuration Options 1-2
AutoLink Installation 1-2
Standard Installation and Configuration 1-4
Windows Installation and Configuration 1-4
Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Software 1-4
Troubleshooting 1-4
100% Compatibility 1-4
Money-Back Guarantee 1-5
2
NSTALLING THE
I
PC Requirements 2-3
Taking Safety Precautions 2-4
Inspecting the Adapter 2-4
Installing the Adapter 2-5
Connecting to the Network 2-7
Connecting to Shielded Twisted-pair (STP) Cable 2-8
Connecting to Unshielded Twisted-pair (UTP) Cable 2-9
U
3
SING THE AUTOLINK FEATURE FOR NETWARE
AutoLink Requirements 3-2
AutoLink Options 3-2
Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts 3-3
Using the AutoLink Feature 3-4
3C619C A
DAPTER
4
TANDARD INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION
S
Configuration Requirements 4-2
Auto Configuring the 3C619C Adapter in an ISA PC 4-2
Changing Software Option Settings 4-5
Changing Settings for Multiple Adapters 4-8
Video Conflicts with BIOS/MMIO and Shared RAM Addresses 4-8
I
5
NSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS
Installing the Novell NetWare Driver 5-2
Updating the PC Startup Files 5-4
Installing the OS/2 Network Driver for NetWare 5-5
Installing the Server Driver for NetWare 5-5
NetWare Systems with Multiple Adapters 5-5
Installing the NDIS 2.01 Driver 5-6
Updating the PC Startup Files 5-7
NDIS Systems with Multiple Adapters 5-8
Sample PROTOCOL.INI File 5-8
Updating the Current NDIS Driver 5-9
Using IBM Drivers 5-9
Obtaining IBM Network Drivers 5-9
Using Remote Program Load (RPL) 5-10
Before Using RPL 5-10
Enabling RPL 5-11
Disabling RPL 5-12
6
NSTALLING THE NETWORK DRIVER FOR WINDOWS
I
Installing the Network Driver for Windows NT 6-1
Installing the Network Driver for Windows 95 6-2
7
ROUBLESHOOTING
T
Adapter LEDs 7-1
Using the
Diagnostic Test Types 7-4
Adapter Statistics and Information 7-9
When Tests Fail 7-10
Troubleshooting Tips 7-13
Additional Information 7-15
TokenDisk
Group 1 Diagnostics 7-4
MMIO Register Write/Read Test 7-4
Boot PROM Test 7-4
AIP Checksum Test 7-5
Shared RAM Boundary/Domain Test 7-5
Shared RAM Write/Read Test 7-5
Timer Test 7-5
Open Adapter for Ring Operation Test 7-5
Ring Operations Test 7-5
Close Adapter Test 7-5
Group 2 Diagnostic 7-6
Running the Diagnostic Tests 7-6
Changing the Test Setup 7-8
When Tests Fail 7-9
Adapter Statistics 7-9
Adapter Information 7-10
MMIO Register Write/Read Test Failure 7-11
Boot PROM Test Failure 7-11
AIP Checksum Test Failure 7-11
Shared RAM Boundary/Domain Test Failure 7-11
Shared RAM Write/Read Test Failure 7-12
Timer Test Failure 7-12
Open Adapter for Ring Operation Test Failure 7-12
Ring Operations Test Failure 7-12
Close Adapter Test Failure 7-13
Adapter Wrap Test Failure (Group 2) 7-13
Error Messages 7-15
On-line Information 7-15
Technical Support 7-15
Diskette Diagnostic Program 7-2
A
SING THE CONFIGURATION AND DIAGNOSTIC
U
P
ROGRAM
Using the Keyboard A-2
Speed Keys A-2
Using the Mouse A-3
Choosing a Menu Item A-3
Using the File Options A-4
Help A-4
Exiting the Program A-5
Using the Command Line A-5
S
B
PECIFICATIONS
Cabling B-1
Pin Assignments B-1
Configuration Options B-3
Configuration Mode B-3
Ring Speed B-4
I/O Base Address B-4
BIOS/MMIO Address Location B-5
Shared RAM Page Size and Address Range B-5
Interrupt Request Level B-6
Other Configuration Options B-7
C
E
RROR MESSAGES
Messages C-1
D
ECHNICAL SUPPORT
T
On-line Technical Services D-1
3Com Bulletin Board Service D-1
World Wide Web Site D-2
Ask3Com on CompuServe D-2
3ComFacts Automated Fax Service D-2
Support from Your Network Supplier D-3
Returning Products for Repair D-4
LOSSARY
G
I
NDEX
L
IMITED WARRANTY
FCC C
CE N
LASS
OTICE
A V
ERIFICATION STATEMENT
F
IGURES
1-1
Adapter Installation and Configuration 1-3
2-1
3C619C Adapter Installation 2-2
2-2
Removing the Cover 2-5
2-3
Removing the Backplate 2-6
2-4
Installing the Adapter 2-7
2-5
Attaching the STP Cable with the DB-9 Connector 2-8
2-6
Attaching the UTP Cable with the RJ-45 Connector 2-9
3-1
AutoLink Installation Process 3-1
4-1
Standard Installation and Configuration 4-1
4-2
Main Window with Auto Configure Selected 4-3
4-3
Adapter Configuration Screen 4-7
5-1
Network Drivers Installation Process 5-1
5-2
Main Menu with Network Drivers Option Selected 5-3
5-3
Network Drivers Menu 5-3
7-1
Adapter LEDs 7-2
7-2
Diagnostic Flowchart 7-3
7-3
Test Menu 7-7
7-4
Run Tests Dialog Box 7-7
7-5
Test Setup Dialog Box 7-8
7-6
Adapter Statistics 7-9
7-7
Adapter Information 7-10
A-1
Menu Hierarchy A-1
A-2
Sample Dialog Box A-4
B-1
DB-9 Connector Pin Assignments B-2
B-2
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2
T
ABLES
1
Text Conventions ii
2
Notice Icons ii
4-1
3Com Mode versus IBM Mode 4-4
4-2
Initial 3Com and IBM Mode Option Settings 4-5
A-1
Definition of Keys A-2
A-2
Definition of Menu Items A-3
A-3 Command Line Keywords A-5
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Introduction
This guide describes how to install, configure, and
troubleshoot the TokenLink
If the information in the README.TX T file shipped with your
product differs from the information in this guide, follow the
instructions in the README.TXT file.
How to Use This Guide
The following table shows where to find specific information
in this guide.
If you are looking for: Turn to:
3C619C adapter overview Chapter 1 3C619C adapter hardware installation procedures Chapter 2 Instructions for using the AutoLink feature for NetWare Chapter 3 Standard installation and configuration instructions Chapter 4 Network drivers installation instructions Chapter 5 Network driver installation instructions for Windows NT
and Windows 95
Troubleshooting tips and procedures Chapter 7
3C619C Configuration and Diagnostic Program Appendix A
3C619C adapter specifications and configuration
descriptions Error messages descriptions Appendix C Technical support Appendix D Definition of terms used in this guide Glossary
III 16/4 ISA (3C619C) adapter.
Chapter 6
Appendix B
ii ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Conventions
Table 1 and Table 2 list text and icon conventions that are
used throughout this guide:
Table 1 Text Conventions
Convention Description
Text represented as
screen display
Text represented as
commands
Italics Italics are used to denote new terms or emphasis.
Table 2 Notice Icons
Icon Type Description
Information Note Information notes call attention to important features
This typeface is used to represent displays that appear
on your terminal screen, for example:
Login:
This typeface is used to represent commands that you
enter, for example:
A: Install
or instructions.
Caution Cautions contain directions that you must follow to
Warning Warnings contain directions that you must follow for
avoid immediate system damage or loss of data.
your personal safety. Follow all instructions carefully.
1
INTRODUCTION
The 3Com TokenLink III 16/4 ISA Token Ring Adapter
(3C619C) is a 16-bit network adapter. The 3C619C adapter
can be installed in any IBM
an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus or Extended
Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) bus.
-compatible UL-listed PC with
TokenLink III 16/4 ISA Token Ring Adapter Features
This adapter offers bandwidth and flexibility by supporting
both 4- and 16-Mbps data rates over shielded and unshielded
twisted-pair wiring without requiring an external media filter.
The adapter can be configured automatically with the
automatic configuration utility or manually with the 3C619C
software. There are no DIP switches to set. The adapter also
provides full EISA configuration support. The 3C619C adapter
features include:
■ Automatic adapter configuration
■ Compliance with IEEE 802.5 standards
■ 100% IBM compatibility
■ Full duplex enabled
■ Standard universal Boot PROM
The TokenDisk
includes the AutoLink
Configuration and Diagnostic Program, drivers, and driver
agents for Transcend
diskette is supplied with the adapter. It
auto installation program, the
PC Link SmartAgent software.
1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
The 3C619C adapter can be configured in one of two modes:
3Com mode or IBM mode. 3Com mode increases the number
of available IRQ channels from 4 to 8 and the number of I/O
base addresses from 2 to 32. You can install up to six adapters
per PC. 3Com drivers (Novell
NetWare and NDIS) are
supplied on the TokenDisk diskette to support these 3Com
mode enhancements.
IBM mode provides the same configuration options as IBM
16/4 Token Ring Adapters: four IRQ channels and two I/O
base addresses. You can use either 3Com drivers or IBM
drivers with the adapter in IBM mode.
Installation and Configuration Options
The software on the TokenDisk diskette provides three methods
for installing the adapter:
■ AutoLink installation
■ Standard installation and configuration
■ Microsoft
configuration
Windows NT and Windows 95 installation and
Figure 1-1 depicts the installation process, including the
cabling and network operating system options. The chapters
listed contain detailed information for that step.
The three installation methods are described in the
following sections.
AutoLink Installation
The AutoLink program can be used to make your PC a
NetWare DOS ODI client. The AutoLink program configures
and tests the 3C619C adapter, installs the client driver and
NetWare client files, and modifies PC startup files to allow
you to log in to a NetWare server after you reboot your PC.
For more information about the AutoLink feature, see
Chapter 3, “Using the AutoLink Feature for NetWare.”
Installation and Configuration Options 1-3
Inspect adapter
Install adapter
Connect adapter cable
Network
cabling type
UTP
Connect adapter cable
to UTP network
If memory manager is installed,
exclude memory range
D8000–DBFFF
Install single
adapter as a NetWare
DOS ODI client
Yes
r 3
Use AutoLink installation
Reboot computer
STP
?
Connect adapter cable
to STP network
No
?
Install adapter
for Windows NT
or 95 ?
No
Configure the adapter
Install network drivers
Update network startup files
Yes
Windows
installation
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Figure 1-1 Adapter Installation and Configuration
1-4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Standard Installation and Configuration
The standard installation and configuration procedures can be
used to configure the 3C619C adapter, test the adapter, and
install drivers. For more information about these procedures,
refer to Chapter 4, “Standard Installation and Configuration,”
Chapter 6, “Installing the Network Driver for Windows,” and
Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.”
Windows Installation and Configuration
The Windows installation and configuration procedures can
be used to configure the 3C619C adapter and install the
network driver in Windows NT and Windows 95 operating
systems. For more information about these procedures, refer to
Chapter 6, “Installing the Network Driver for Windows.”
Transcend PC Link SmartAgent Software
You can manage the 3C619C adapter using 3Com’s Transcend
PC Link SmartAgent software, purchased separately. Driver
agents for use with this product are supplied on the TokenDisk
diskette. Refer to the SMARTAGT.TXT file in the \SMARTAGT
directory on the TokenDisk diskette and the Transcend PC Link
SmartAgent Software User Guide for more information.
Troubleshooting
The TokenDisk diskette contains a DOS diagnostic program
described in Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” and in Appendix A,
“Using the Configuration and Diagnostic Program.” This program
runs tests that provide the status of the adapter.
100% Compatibility
The 3Com TokenLink III 16/4 ISA token ring adapter is 100%
compatible with any commercially available driver or
application that functions with the generation of TROPIC
IBM adapter boards available at shipment of the 3Com
TokenLink III ISA adapter (3C619C).
-based
Money-Back Guarantee
If a 3Com TokenLink III 16/4 adapter is not 100% compatible (as
defined above) with any driver or application written to
function on an IBM adapter, 3Com will refund the purchase price
of the adapter. Customers who believe the TokenLink III 16/4
adapter they have purchased is not compatible should contact
the support group of the organization from which they
purchased the adapter. For more information about technical
support, see Appendix D.
100% Compatibility 1-5
2
INSTALLING THE 3C619C ADAPTER
This chapter describes how to install a 3Com 3C619C token
ring adapter in an ISA or EISA PC and connect it to the
network. The procedures in this chapter are designed for a
first-time user. This chapter consists of the following sections:
■ PC Requirements
■ Taking Safety Precautions
■ Inspecting the Adapter
■ Installing the Adapter
■ Connecting to the Network
The flowchart in Figure 2-1 depicts the 3C619C adapter
installation process.
2-2 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE 3C619C ADAPTER
Inspect adapter
Install adapter
Connect cable to
installed adapter
Network
cabling type
?
STP
Connect STP cable
to network
Install single
adapter as a NetWare
DOS ODI client
?
Yes
Go to Chapter 3
UTP
No
Figure 2-1 3C619C Adapter Installation
Connect UTP adapter
cable to network
Go to Chapter 4
PC Requirements
Installation of the 3C619C adapter requires the following:
■ An ISA- or EISA-bus PC with at least 640 K of RAM and an
80386 processor.
■ An available 16-bit (ISA) or 32-bit (EISA) expansion slot.
■ A high-density 3.5 inch floppy diskette drive.
■ Network drivers.
■ Cabling type 3 (UTP) or types 1 or 6 (STP).
■ TokenDisk diskette with the installation, configuration, and
diagnostic programs.
■ One of the following operating systems:
■ OS/2
■ NetWare 2.1x or 2.2 (Novell NetWare 286 Server)
■ NetWare 3.1x or later (Novell NetWare 386 Server)
■ MS-DOS
version 1.x or later (Novell NetWare OS/2
Requester)
Banyan
PC LAN Program, PC LAN Program, Novell NetWare
IBM
DOS Requester, IBM DOS LAN Requester)
PC Requirements 2-3
version 3.2 or later (Microsoft DOS LAN Manager,
VINES DOS workstation, Banyan VINES 386 Server,
■ MS-OS/2 version 1.x or later (Microsoft OS/2 LAN Manager)
■ IBM OS/2 EE version 1.1 or later (IBM LAN Server/
LAN Requester, Communications Manager)
■ IBM OS/2 version 2.0 or later (IBM LAN Server)
■ Windows NT version 3.51 or later or Windows 95
■ Available memory to load the 3C619C adapter driver from
the network operating system. Depending on the LAN
operating system, you may need additional free memory.
Refer to the relevant network operating system (NOS)
documentation for the exact memory requirements.
■ Multistation access unit (MAU), controlled access unit (CAU),
or dual access unit (DAU).
2-4 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE 3C619C ADAPTER
Taking Safety Precautions
WARNING: The adapter board is installed in a PC that
operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove
the cover of your PC, you must observe the following steps to
protect yourself and prevent damage to the PC’s components.
1 Turn off the PC and unplug the unit from its power source. 2 Remove any jewelry from your hands and wrists. 3 Make sure to use only insulated or nonconductive tools.
Inspecting the Adapter
The contents of your 3C619C adapter package are listed below.
If any of these items are missing, contact your authorized
network supplier immediately.
■ TokenLink III 16-bit ISA adapter (3C619C)
■ TokenLink III 16/4 ISA Adapter User Guide
■ TokenDisk diskette for the TokenLink III family of adapters
CAUTION: The adapter is packed in an antistatic container
to protect it during shipment. To avoid damaging highly
static-sensitive components on the adapter or in the PC, be
sure to reduce any static electricity on your body. You can also
maintain grounding by wearing an electrostatic discharge
wrist strap attached to the chassis.
1 Carefully lift the adapter out of the box and set it aside.
2 Return all packing materials to the shipping container and
store the container in a safe place.
If you need to return the adapter to 3Com, you must pack it
in the original (or equivalent) packing material, or the
warranty will be voided.
3 Remove the adapter from its antistatic bag.
4 Check the adapter for any visible signs of damage.
If you find a problem, immediately notify your authorized
network supplier and the carrier that delivered the adapter.
After you have unpacked the adapter, complete the Product
Registration Card at the back of this manual and return it to
3Com. Or call 1-800-NET-3Com for immediate registration.
Installing the Adapter
Install the 3C619C adapter as follows:
1 Remove the PC’s cover and choose an empty expansion
slot, as shown in Figure 2-2.
Installing the Adapter 2-5
Figure 2-2 Removing the Cover
2-6 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE 3C619C ADAPTER
Figure 2-3 Removing the Backplate
2 Remove the screw holding the expansion slot’s backplate,
as shown in Figure 2-3.
Your PC may look different from the one illustrated, particularly if
it is an EISA PC. With an EISA PC, use any empty slot.
3 Insert the 3C619C adapter into the empty expansion slot,
as shown in Figure 2-4, and secure it with the screw you
removed earlier.
4 Replace the PC’s cover. 5 Proceed to the next section, “Connecting to the Network.”
Figure 2-4 Installing the Adapter
Connecting to the Network
Connecting to the Network 2-7
Connect one of the following types of network cables to the
3C619C adapter.
Type Connector
Shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable DB-9
Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable RJ-45
TokenLink III adapters support industry-standard token ring
type 3 (UTP) or types 1 or 6 (STP) cabling. These types of
cable follow IEEE 802.5 specifications.
CAUTION: Make sure that you connect the cable only to the
3C619C adapter that you have just installed. Connecting the
cable to any expansion card other than the network adapter
could result in serious damage to the expansion card or the
token ring network.
Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6 show the adapter connectors.
2-8 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE 3C619C ADAPTER
Connecting to Shielded Twisted-pair (STP) Cable
1 Locate the adapter’s DB-9 connector on the backplate, as
shown in Figure 2-5.
16
DB-9 port
DB-9
connector
4
Figure 2-5 Attaching the STP Cable with the DB-9 Connector
2 Locate the DB-9 connector on the shielded twisted-pair
cable.
3 Connect the cable’s DB-9 connector to the adapter’s DB-9
port, and secure it by tightening the two screws.
4 Connect the other end of the cable to a network dual
access unit (DAU), a multistation access unit (MAU), or a
controlled access unit (CAU).
If you have a NetWare server, proceed to Chapter 3. If you
have any other type of network operating system, proceed to
Chapter 4.
Connecting to the Network 2-9
Connecting to Unshielded Twisted-pair (UTP) Cable
1 Locate the adapter’s RJ-45 port on the backplate, as
shown in Figure 2-6.
16
4
RJ-45 port
RJ-45
connector
Figure 2-6 Attaching the UTP Cable with the RJ-45 Connector
2 Align the RJ-45 plug on the end of the unshielded
twisted-pair cable with the notch on the adapter’s port.
3 Insert the RJ-45 plug into the adapter port. 4 Connect the other end of the cable to a dual access unit
(DAU), a multistation access unit (MAU), or a controlled
access unit (CAU).
Do not daisy-chain token ring adapters or connect them back
to back.
If you have a NetWare server, proceed to Chapter 3. If you
have any other type of network operating system, proceed to
Chapter 4.
3
USING THE AUTOLINK FEATURE FOR NETWARE
The AutoLink auto installation feature for NetWare configures
the adapter as a NetWare DOS ODI client. The AutoLink
installation steps are depicted in Figure 3-1.
If memory manager is installed,
exclude memory range
D8000 – DBFFF
Insert
TokenDisk
Make diskette drive active.
Type: AUTOLINK
Select ring speed and
configuration mode
diskette.
Remove diskette
and reboot computer
Figure 3-1 AutoLink Installation Process
This chapter describes the AutoLink program requirements,
ways to avoid memory conflicts, and installation steps. See
Chapter 5 for other NetWare and NDIS operating system
information and see Chapter 6 for information about installing
the network driver for Windows NT and Windows 95.
The AutoLink program performs the following functions:
■ Configures the 3C619C adapter.
■ Tests the adapter.
■ Installs the DOS ODI client driver.
3-2 CHAPTER 3: USING THE AUTOLINK FEATURE FOR NETWARE
■ Logs in to the server and updates the NetWare client
software if a 3Install account exists on the server; otherwise,
the client software is installed from the TokenDisk diskette.
■ Modifies the CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT, and NET.CFG files.
( The previous versions of these files are renamed
CONFIG.3CM, AUTOEXEC.3CM, and NET.3CM.)
If you want to configure the adapter manually, see Chapter 4,
“Standard Installation and Configuration.”
AutoLink Requirements
Verify that you meet the following requirements.
■ The 3C619C adapter must be installed in your PC and
connected to the network.
■ NetWare on the server must be version 2.2 or later.
■ After running the AutoLink program, you need an account
on the target NetWare server with an assigned user ID and
password to log in to the server.
AutoLink Options
■ A 3Install account on the server allows the AutoLink program
to download the NetWare client software from the server
instead of from the TokenDisk diskette. This feature can be
used to install newer versions of the software or to customize
your installation.
Installation instructions for creating the 3Install account and
preparing the server can be found in the
A:\QINSTALL\SERVER\README.TXT file on the TokenDisk diskette.
■ The AUTOLINK.CFG file can be used to modify the AutoLink
process. The AUTOLINK.CFG file in the TokenDisk diskette’s
root directory contains default settings and descriptions of
the AUTOLINK.CFG parameters.
Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts 3-3
Avoiding Memory Manager Conflicts
If you are using a memory manager on your PC (all PCs
running Microsoft Windows have a memory manager such as
EMM386 or its equivalent), you need to inform the memory
manager of the memory used by the 3C619C adapter. The
3C619C adapter in its default configuration requires a shared
RAM page size of 16 K.
The following example assumes that you are using EMM386
and the default shared RAM address. Follow these steps to
exclude the memory range used by the 3C619C adapter:
1 Make a backup copy of the CONFIG.SYS file. Type:
copy CONFIG.SYS CONFIG.OLD
2 Edit the CONFIG.SYS file on your PC to exclude the memory
range that the 3C619C adapter is using. For example,
modify the memory manager device statement by typing:
device=c:\windows\emm386.exe x=D800-DBFF noems
where x stands for exclude, followed by the memory range
that the adapter is using.
Refer to the manual that accompanied the memory manager
software for additional instructions and information.
3 Save the CONFIG.SYS file and exit the text editor. 4 Reboot the PC.
This completes the procedure for avoiding conflicts with a
memory manager. You are now ready to run the AutoLink
program.
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