  This README file contains the following information:

  1.0   IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option diskette contents

  2.0   General Notice regarding the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option
        Diskette

  3.0   Attention OS/2 Users!

  4.0   Notice about use of the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet in 8086/8088
        computers

  5.0   Notice about the CONFIG program and the selection of Interrupts and I/O
        Addresses

  6.0   Notice about the MESSAGE.MSG file

  7.0   Advanced Configuration Information

        7.1   For users of the IBM PS/2 Model 30 286 personal computer

        7.2   For users wishing to disable the 10BaseT (Twisted Pair Interface
              (TPI)) cable connection test in the Adapter Diagnostics Test

        7.3   For users wishing to disable the Boot PROM

  8.0   Configuring the adapter for Shared Memory mode

  9.0   Reconfiguring the adapter using the CONFIG program

  10.0  Use of the POST and RiPL Boot PROM

        10.1  POST

        10.2  Remote (initial) Program Load

  11.0  Notice about Adapter and Cable installation and test

  12.0  Mechanical Issues

  13.0  NDIS Device Driver Installation

  14.0  NDIS Device Driver Configuration

  15.0  NDIS Device Driver stack requirements

  16.0  NDIS Device Driver Support for Two Adapters

  17.0  Notice about the use of Shared Memory mode and the Boot PROM

  18.0  Installation of Multiple Adapters

  19.0  Moving a configured IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet to another machine

  20.0  Disabling the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet

  21.0  Use of the CONFIG program's Advanced Network Diagnostics

  =========================================================================


  1.0   IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option Diskette Contents
  -----------------------------------------------------------


  DIRECTORY                FILE NAME     DESCRIPTION
  ________________________________________________________________________

  ROOT                     README.TXT    This file
                           CONFIG.EXE    Configuration/Diagnostics program
                           MESSAGE.MSG   Messages for CONFIG.EXE program

  \NDIS\DOS                IBMENI.DOS    DOS NDIS device driver
                           IBMENI.NIF    DOS Network Information File

  \NDIS\OS2                IBMENI.OS2    OS/2 NDIS device driver
                           IBMENI.NIF    OS/2 Network Information File

  \NOVELL\DOS              IBMENIO.COM   DOS ODI device driver
                           NET.CFG       sample network configuration file
                           IBMENIO.INS   installation information file
                           DRIVER.LST    installation support file

  \NOVELL\OS2              IBMENIOP.SYS  OS/2 ODI device driver (Programmed I/O)
                           IBMENIOS.SYS  OS/2 ODI device driver (Shared Memory)
                           NET.CFG       sample network configuration file
                           README.OS2    readme file for this directory

  \NOVELL\NETWARE\386SERV  IBMENIO.LAN   NetWare 386 v3.11 Server driver
                           AUTOEXEC.NCF  sample network configuration file

  \NOVELL\NETWARE\286SERV  ANE200A2.OBJ  \  NetWare 286 v2.2 Server driver
                           BNE200A1.OBJ   | object files for use during
                           ANE200A1.OBJ   | installation of the adapter
                           BNE200A2.OBJ   | into this Network Operating
                           CNE200A1.OBJ   | System.  Which one you use is
                           CNE200A2.OBJ   | dependent on your environment.
                           DNE200A2.OBJ   |
                           DNE200A1.OBJ  /
                           NE2000A1.LAN  \ sample network configuration
                           NE2000A2.LAN  / files
                           README.NE2    readme file for this directory

  \NOVELL\NETWARE\NWLITE   IBMENIO.COM   DOS ODI device driver
                           NET.CFG       sample configuration file
                           IBMENIO.INS   installation information file
                                         NetWare Lite



  2.0   General Notice regarding the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option
        Diskette
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option Diskette is a "system-bootable"
  diskette.  That is to say, the user can insert the diskette in the
  computer's A: drive and boot the system from the diskette.  The
  diskette is a DOS 5.0 system diskette.

  The reason for this feature is to facilitate installation and testing
  of the adapter as described in the "Installation and Testing Instructions"
  document shipped with this product.

  The Option diskette contains an executable file for a program called
  "CONFIG".  This program assists the user with the installation, testing
  and configuration of the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet.

  NOTE that the CONFIG program is large in size and requires that sufficient
  system RAM be available to execute.  Hence, if you are running a large
  application or several applications and attempt to run the CONFIG program,
  you may receive an error message.  Depending on your operating system, you
  will see displayed a message such as

        "> cannot execute a:\config.exe"
  or    "> program too big to execute"
  or    "> the system cannot complete the process"

  These errors are most likely indicating that there is not enough
  space in system memory to run the CONFIG program.

  It is recommended that if CONFIG is used, no other memory-consuming
  applications are active.


  3.0   Attention OS/2 Users!
  ---------------------------

  The CONFIG program is a DOS-only executable program.  It will not run
  under OS/2.  Hence, OS/2 users will either boot their system from the
  IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet when they wish to execute the CONFIG
  program or they can run CONFIG under a DOS shell.  [OS/2 users: see the
  special note under the section entitled "Installation of Multiple Adapters"
  for more information.]



  4.0   Notice about use of the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet in 8086/8088
        computers
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet NDIS Device drivers are optimized for
  performance to operate in 80286-, 80386- and 80486-based machines.

  8086- and 8088-based machines are not supported by these drivers.

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Novell Device drivers support the
  8086- and 8088-based machines as well as 80286-, 80386- and
  80486-based machines.

  Note, however, that the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is an NE2000-compatible
  Ethernet adapter.  Depending on your network operating system, you will
  find that NE2000 drivers are available for your use.  Refer to the
  network operating system's documentation for information on the use of
  these drivers.

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet must be configured in a specific manner
  to operate with these types of drivers.

  As part of the adapter's installation (described in the Installation and
  Testing Instructions document), you must specify the Novell Configuration.

  In this document, the section "configuring the adapter" requires
  you to run the CONFIG program.  From the Main menu of CONFIG, select the
  "Display/Change Adapter Configuration".  Select the desired adapter's address
  from the next window.  Use the TAB key to change the "Novell Configuration"
  item to "Option 0" or any other Novell Option number compatible with your
  system.

  Select the "Save Configuration" item to save the adapter's new
  configuration.


  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is now prepared to be used with NE2000-
  compatible drivers in an 8086- or 8088-based environment.

  NOTE: IBM does not support the NE2000-compatible drivers.



  5.0   Notice about the CONFIG program and the selection of Interrupts and
        I/O Addresses
  -------------------------------------------------------------------------

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option Diskette contains a file
  called CONFIG.EXE.  This file is used to initialize the adapter during
  initial setup (the adapter is shipped in a "disabled" mode").  The
  CONFIG program is also used to change the adapter configuration
  subsequent to initial set-up.

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Installation and Testing Instructions
  document explains the steps required to install, configure and run
  diagnostics on the adapter.  This section provides additional detail
  regarding the use of the CONFIG program and the selection of Interrupt
  assignments and I/O addresses for the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet.

  When the user receives the adapter from IBM, it is in a "disabled" mode.
  This means that no interrupt and no I/O address is assigned to the adapter.

  As described in the Installation and Testing Instructions document
  supplied with the product (and as can be observed
  when using the CONFIG program), the user will configure the adapter
  as part of the installation procedure.  On a new, "disabled" card, this
  configuration can be done automatically or manually.  On a previously
  configured card which the user wants to reconfigure, the configuration
  is specified by the user using the CONFIG program.

  In either case, the CONFIG program is designed to provide the user
  with configuration options for the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet that
  will not conflict with the system configuration of the computer in
  which the adapter has been installed.

  Here's an example:

        Let us say you have a new, "disabled" IBM LAN Adapter for
        Ethernet.

        You've installed it in your computer and set its configuration
        such that when you re-boot your computer, everything is
        working well.  Let us assume the adapter interrupt assignment is
        "3" and its I/O Address is "300".

        Now, you decide you would like to install another new, "disabled"
        IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet in your computer.

        You follow the Installation and Testing Instructions and decide to
        configure the new adapter manually using the CONFIG program.

        You will note that you cannot "find" interrupt assignment "3"
        or I/O Base address "300" as you "tab" through the available
        configuration parameters.  This is because the first adapter
        you installed is already using those values.  The CONFIG
        program prevents you from using that interrupt assignments and that
        I/O address so as to avoid system conflicts.

  Although the CONFIG program helps the user prevent conflict
  between the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet and other products installed
  in the computer, it is possible that conflicts may occur due to the user
  accidentally assigning the same computer resource (e.g., interrupts,
  memory space) to more than one installed product.

  Additionally, CONFIG may not be able to detect resources used by other
  products installed in your computer.

  Throughout this READ.ME file, the reader will find "notices" that will
  help prevent such conflicts and help resolve them if they do occur.



  6.0   Notice about the MESSAGE.MSG file
  ---------------------------------------

  The file named "MESSAGE.MSG" in the root directory of the IBM LAN
  Adapter for Ethernet Option Diskette is used by the CONFIG program
  for program messages.  This file must be located in the same directory as
  CONFIG.EXE when the CONFIG program is used.

  If CONFIG is unable to locate the MESSAGE.MSG file, an error message will
  be displayed and CONFIG will abort execution.



  7.0   Advanced Configuration Information
  ----------------------------------------

  In addition to performing initialization of a disabled adapter, the
  CONFIG program is also used to change the adapter configuration
  subsequent to initial set-up.

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Installation and Testing Instructions
  document explains the steps required to install, configure and run
  diagnostics on the adapter.  For most users using most machines,
  this process will run successfully.  However, some users may
  need to add a few steps to this process.

  For this reason, the CONFIG program provides the user with "Advanced
  Configuration Options".  These options are described herein.


  7.1   For users of the IBM PS/2 Model 30 286 personal computer:
  ---------------------------------------------------------------

  Due to differences between the timing on the system bus on the PS/2
  Model 30 386 personal computer and the ISA specification, the
  IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet needs to be configured in a specific manner.

  [This is applicable only when the adapter is operating in programmed
  I/O mode.]

  The user installing the LAN Adapter for Ethernet in this
  model PS/2 will get an error during the running of the adapter
  diagnostics (which are contained in the CONFIG program).

  If the user has not yet attempted to configure the adapter
  automatically (as described in the Installation and Testing Instructions
  document), move ahead to the "*NOTE*" below.

  Otherwise, the user will have received an error during the running
  of the adapter diagnostics.  Proceed as follows.

  The message resulting from the "Buffer Memory Check" in the "Initialization
  and Diagnostics" window will be "(xfer to memory) .... FAILED".

  At this point, press the "ESC" key to return to the
  "Initialization and Diagnostics" window, then press the "ESC" key
  again to return to the "Configuration" Main Menu.

  Next, use the cursor arrows on the keyboard to move the highlight bar
  on the screen to the item "Display / Change Adapter Configuration".
  Press the "enter" key.

  The "Display/Change Adapter Configuration" window is displayed.

  [*NOTE*:  If the user has not yet configured the Adapter using the
  the "Configure New Adapter Automatically", he can avoid the
  above error recovery procedure by selecting "Configure New Adapter
  Manually" from the "Configure New Adapter" window.

  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Configure New Adapter Manually".  Press the "enter" key.

  Change the adapter configuration parameters (as described in the
  Installation and Testing Instructions document). Then, follow the
  instructions below. *END NOTE*]

  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Advanced Configuration Options".  Press the "enter" key.

  The "Advanced Configuration Options" Menu is displayed.  The highlight
  bar will be on the first item - "CHRDY generated as normal".
  Press the "enter" key.

  The first item will change to "CHRDY generated as fast".
  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Return to previous menu".  Press the "enter" key.

  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Save configuration".  Press the "enter" key.

  The "Configuration" Main Menu will be displayed.  The adapter
  is now configured to operate correctly in the PS/2 Model 30 286.

  Return to the Installation and Testing Instructions document in the section
  entitled  "Running Adapter Diagnostics".


  7.2   For users wishing to disable the 10BaseT (Twisted Pair Interface (TPI))
        cable connection test in the Adapter Diagnostics Test
  --------------------------------------------------------------------------

  The link integrity test is part of the 10BaseT standard.  This test
  is constantly executed on an active network between an adapter and
  its associated hub.

  If the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet (operating on the 10BaseT connection)
  is connected to a hub that is not compliant with the 10BaseT standard,
  you must disable the link integrity test.

  This change should be made before the execution of the diagnostics.

  If this is the first time CONFIG is being run on the adapter,
  follow steps 1, 2b and 3 in the section titled "Configuring your adapter"
  in the Installation and Testing Instructions document.

  Then, jump to the "*NOTE*" below.

  If you have already run CONFIG on the adapter and wish to disable the
  10BaseT cable connection test, follow step 1 in the "Configuring your
  adapter" section of the Installation and Testing Instructions document.

  Then continue with the following instructions.

  From the "Configuration" Main Menu, use the cursor arrows on the
  keyboard to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Display / Change Adapter Configuration".  Press the "enter" key.

  [*NOTE: If this is the first time CONFIG is being run on the adapter,
  start here.]

  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Advanced Configuration Options".  Press the "enter" key.

  The "Advanced Configuration Options" Menu is displayed.
  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "TPI Link Integrity checking disabled".  Press the "enter" key.

  The item will change to read "TPI Link Integrity checking disabled".

  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Return to previous menu".  Press the "enter" key.

  If this is the first time you are running CONFIG on the adapter,
  return to the Installation and Testing Instructions, starting with
  step 4 under "Configuring the Adapter."

  If you have previously run CONFIG and are disabling the TPI
  link integrity check, use the cursor arrows to move the highlight
  bar to the item "Return to previous menu".  Press the "enter" key.
  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Save configuration".  Press the "enter" key.

  The TPI Link Integrity test is now disabled.

  Return to the Installation and Testing Instructions to the section entitled
  "Running Adapter Diagnostics".


  7.3   For users wishing to disable the Boot PROM
  ------------------------------------------------

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is shipped with the Boot PROM
  disabled.  The Boot PROM will be enabled the first time the user runs
  CONFIG followed by a "cold" boot (cycle power) of the computer

  If the user wishes to subsequently disable the Boot PROM from
  running, start by completing step 1 in "Configuring your adapter" in the
  Installation and Testing Instructions document.  Then, continue with the
  following instructions.

  From the "Configuration" Main Menu, use the cursor arrows on the
  keyboard to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Display / Change Adapter Configuration".  Press the "enter" key.

  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Advanced Configuration Options".  Press the "enter" key.

  The "Advanced Configuration Options" Menu is displayed.
  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Boot PROM Enabled at xxxxx"; the value of xxxxx will depend on the
  address setting previously selected.  Press the "enter" key.

  The item will change to read "No Boot PROM".

  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Return to previous menu".  Press the "enter" key.

  If you have previously run CONFIG and are disabling the TPI
  link integrity check, use the cursor arrows to move the highlight
  bar to the item "Return to previous menu".  Press the "enter" key.
  Use the cursor arrows to move the highlight bar to the item
  "Save configuration".  Press the "enter" key.

  The Boot PROM is now disabled.

  Return to the Installation and Testing Instructions -
  "Running Adapter Diagnostics" -  or quit CONFIG.


  8.0   Configuring the adapter for Shared Memory mode
  ----------------------------------------------------

  The IBM LAN Adapter allows the user to configure the architecture of the
  adapter such that it will operate in "Shared Memory" mode.

  The default mode of operation is referred to as "I/O Port" or
  "programmed I/O".

  The user will have to select shared memory mode if this
  architecture is preferred.   This will depend on network
  configuration and application requirements.

  To change the adapter configuration to shared memory mode, the user
  will use the CONFIG program on the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option
  Diskette.

  Follow the directions in the Installation and Testing Instructions regarding
  "Configuring the adapter" to start the CONFIG program on your
  computer.

  Select "Display/Change Adapter Configuration" from the Main menu of CONFIG.

  Select the I/O address of the adapter you wish to re-configure from the
  next window.

  Use the arrow/cursor keys to select "Adapter architecture" from the
  "Display/Change Adapter Configuration" menu.  Select "Shared Memory" using
  the "TAB" key.

  Use the arrow/cursor keys to select "Save configuration" from this same
  menu.  You will be returned to the Main Menu of CONFIG.

  Select "Diagnostics" from the menu.

  Select the I/O Base address of the adapter you would like to change to
  Shared Memory mode.

  Using the TAB key, scroll through the available memory locations:
         - each of these memory locations represent the base
           address in system memory of the 16k block used by the adapter
           when operating in shared memory mode.
  Select the desired base memory address.

  NOTE: *******************************************************************

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet's Shared Memory mode must not conflict
  with that of any other adapter installed in the workstation or with
  an address that is used by an expanded-memory manager.

  The user must make certain that the memory address chosen for the
  base address of shared memory does not conflict with any other installed
  adapter.

  ******************************************************************* :NOTE

  The diagnostics will run.  Follow the directions on the screen to exit
  the CONFIG program.

  Your adapter is now configured to operate in shared memory mode.



  9.0   Reconfiguring the adapter using the CONFIG program
  ---------------------------------------------------------

  As described previously, the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option
  Diskette contains a program called CONFIG which allows the user
  to set and/or change the configuration of the adapter (e.g., interrupt
  assignment, media type).

  If the CONFIG program is used to change the configuration of the adapter,
  you will want to save the configuration changes so that the new
  configuration will be "remembered" by the adapter when you turn the
  power off on the computer.

  If you change your adapter's configuration (and wish to save the changes)
  you MUST select the Save Configuration option under the "Display / Change
  Adapter Configuration" window.  The CONFIG program will
  save your new configuration to the adapter and return you to the Main
  Menu of the CONFIG program.

  As part of this operation, the CONFIG program will create a file called
  "CONFIG.TXT" on your Option Diskette (which is in your computer's floppy
  disk when you run CONFIG) or in the current working directory.

  If you have previously set or changed the configuration of the adapter,
  this file will already be on your Option Diskette and it will be
  overwritten.

  However, if the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option Diskette is
  write-protected, you will see a pop-up message when the "Save the
  Configuration" option is executed.  This message informs you that
  the disk is write-protected and that the new configuration was not
  written to the "CONFIG.TXT" file on the diskette.

  NOTE that the configuration is changed and saved to the adapter.

  A similar error will occur if you attempt to save the configuration
  without a diskette in the floppy drive.  A pop-up message
  will appear informing you that the diskette is not in the
  drive.

  NOTE again that the configuration is changed and saved to the adapter.



  10.0  Use of the POST and RiPL Boot PROM
  ---------------------------------------

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is shipped with a socketed,
  16k x 8 bit, EPROM programmed with software to execute the
  following:

       1.  Power-on Self Test (POST): a test program that will
           functionally test the adapter every time the computer
           is booted (cycle of power ("cold boot") or "CTL-ALT-DEL"
           (soft boot)).

       2.  Remote (initial) Program Load (RiPL): a program that will
           run in a diskless/media-less computer (or a computer
           configured to act as such) and will boot that diskless
           workstation over a Local Area Network (LAN).

  The adapter can be configured such that the Boot PROM is enabled or
  disabled.  The location of the Boot PROM program in system memory is
  also configurable.  The product is shipped from IBM with the Boot PROM
  in a "disabled" mode.

  To configure the adapter so that the Boot PROM is enabled, the user
  must use the CONFIG program on the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option
  Diskette (in a computer with a floppy disk drive).

  Follow the directions in the Installation and Testing Instructions regarding
  "Configuring the adapter" (p. 10) to start the CONFIG program on your
  computer.

  Select "Display/Change Adapter Configuration" from the Main menu of CONFIG.

  Select the I/O address of the adapter you wish to re-configure from the
  next window.

  Use the arrow/cursor keys to select "Boot PROM" from the
  "Display/Change Adapter Configuration" menu.  Select the desired memory
  location for the Boot PROM program to reside in the computer system
  memory.

  NOTE:  The user must make certain that the memory location selected
  does not conflict with that of any other adapter installed in the
  workstation or with an address that is used by an expanded-memory manager.

  If such a conflict does occur, the computer may hang.  Use the instructions
  in the section entitled "Notice about the use of Shared Memory mode
  and the Boot PROM" in this READ.ME file.

  Use the arrow/cursor keys to select "Save configuration" from this same
  menu.

  Your adapter is now configured such that the Boot PROM is enabled.
  Cycle power to your computer to activate the Boot PROM.

  NOTE that the Boot PROM configuration of the adapter WILL NOT CHANGE until
  you cycle power to the computer - "cold boot".  Hence, if you display the
  configuration of the adapter after you have changed it as described above
  BUT before you "cold boot" the computer, you will see that the Boot PROM
  item displays a selection of "No Boot PROM.  Once you have "cold
  booted" the computer, this display will change and the Boot PROM will be
  enabled.

  NOTE that the configuration of your adapter must be set on a computer
  that has a floppy disk drive (so that you can run the CONFIG program
  off the Option Diskette).  Hence, if you want to have the IBM LAN Adapter
  for Ethernet operate in a diskless workstation you will have to temporarily
  install and configure it in a computer that has a floppy drive.

  NOTE that there can be only one adapter in your computer that has the
  Boot PROM enabled.  This prevents conflicts and difficulties with
  other devices installed in your computer.  This requirement is enforced
  by the CONFIG program during the installation of disabled adapters.

  If you decide at a later date to remove an IBM LAN Adapter from an
  environment in which there are multiple adapters installed, you
  must note which adapter you are removing.  If it is one in which the
  Boot PROM is activated, then, to maintain the Boot PROM feature, you must
  configure one of the other adapters to use its Boot PROM.



  10.1  POST
  ----------

  When the Boot PROM is enabled as described above, the Power-On Self
  Test will execute each time the computer is booted.  A message will
  be displayed on-screen providing the user with the results of the
  POST.

  A properly functioning adapter will display the message:


  "      LAN Adapter for Ethernet     POST/RPL v1.00
         (C)  IBM, NSC, 1993.         All rights reserved

            Ethernet Adapter at IO Address 0300h passed o.k.          "


  [NOTE that the address shown above is an example. The actual address
   displayed will depend on your configuration.]

  [NOTE that only one adapter should have the Boot PROM enabled.  The one
  adapter with the enabled Boot PROM will report back on the status of
  each IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet installed in your computer.]

  A failure or error message indicates that the card is
  potentially faulty.   At this point it is recommended that you use the
  the CONFIG program to test the adapter using the "Diagnostics" utility
  in CONFIG (which on your IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option Diskette).

  If the error/failure condition persists,  refer to the product warranty
  information in the Installation and Testing Instructions document included
  with this product.

  Note that the POST will check for cable connections in the 10Base2 (Thinnet)
  and AUI (Thick Ethernet) configurations, but not in the 10BaseT
  configuration.

  Such a cable connection problem will be referred to as a "packet-output
  error".


  10.2  Remote (initial) Program Load
  -----------------------------------

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet provides the user with the capability
  to bring up a diskless workstation via files it receives through a LAN,
  specifically from a server computer.

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet provides the user with the capability
  to complete a remote program load in a diskless workstation attached
  to a LAN using the following network operating Systems (NOS):

       - IBM OS/2 LAN Manager 2.0

       - Novell Netware 3.11

       - Microsoft LAN Manager 2.1

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is shipped from IBM with the Boot
  PROM in a "disabled" mode.   A user wishing to use the
  adapter's RiPL feature must first enable the Boot PROM using the
  CONFIG program found on the adapter's Option Diskette.

  The configuration change must be completed on a computer which has a
  floppy drive, as described in the Installation and Testing Instructions
  document provided with this product.

  Once the adapter has been configured such that the Boot PROM is enabled,
  it can be installed in a diskless workstation.

  [NOTE: In most applications where RiPL is used, only one adapter is
  installed per diskless workstation.  However, if this is not the case for
  your environment, please refer to the section in this READ.ME file entitled
  "Installation of Multiple Adapters" for instructions regarding the
  installation of more than one adapter in a computer.

  As noted earlier, only one IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet in your
  computer can have its Boot PROM enabled.

  In addition, the user must make certain that the interrupt assignments,
  I/O addresses and memory configuration of each device installed in the
  computer do not conflict, otherwise the computer may fail to boot
  properly.]

  Depending on the network operating system you are using, you will
  need to build a boot image which will be downloaded to the diskless
  workstation in which the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is installed.
  Refer to the installation documentation for the Novell Netware
  NOS, the Microsoft LAN Manager NOS or the IBM OS/2 LAN Server NOS
  for the procedure required to create the boot image.

  NOTE: ***************************************************************
  For Novell Netware users requiring RiPL support for the IBM
  LAN Adapter for Ethernet:
  *************************************************************** :NOTE

  In order to use the RiPL function of the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet
  with Netware 3.11, you need to obtain an RiPL upgrade kit for IBM
  compatible NetWare RiPL.  Contact your Novell representative.

  Follow the documentation included with the upgrade kit for installation
  on your server.

  NOTE:

  The IPX protocol stack must be bound to the Ethernet 802.2 frame; the
  required line is shown below.

  BIND IPX TO <drivername> [FRAME = ETHERNET_802.2 net=3]



  11.0  Notice about Adapter and Cable installation and test
  ----------------------------------------------------------

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Installation and Testing Instructions
  provide the user with the recommended procedure for installing the
  adapter in a computer, connecting the adapter to the network using the
  desired media interface and configuring the software selectable options
  of the adapter.  The CONFIG program checks that the adapter is
  functionally sound and tests the connection to the network.  If there
  is any problem with the card or the connection, the user will be made
  aware of it via a failure in the "Diagnostics" section of CONFIG.

  Once the CONFIG program verifies that the adapter is functioning properly
  and is connected to the network, a disconnect from the network will prevent
  the user from communicating over the network.  The disconnect may be due
  to a problem on the network, a physical disconnection of the cable to
  or perhaps a card failure.

  If the user experiences difficulties with the IBM LAN Adapter for
  Ethernet subsequent to the initial installation of the adapter, he should
  run diagnostics on the adapter using the CONFIG program.



  12.0  Mechanical Issues
  -----------------------

  In an older versions of the IBM PS/2 Model 8525 Personal Computer,
  installation of the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet into the option slot
  requires some additional user steps.

  The IBM PS/2 Model 8525 in question is distinguished by
  a molded, clear plastic piece which covers the system bus slot area.
  This piece acts as option card holder for 8-bit adapters.  Since the
  IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is an 8/16-bit adapter, its added length
  interferes with the plastic piece.  For the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet
  to fit in this Model 8525, this plastic piece must be removed.
  This removal does not affect the operation of the PS/2 in anyway.

  This piece is held onto the system (or "mother") board by one screw.
  Remove this screw using a standard flathead screwdriver.

  Carefully remove the plastic piece from the system; this may require
  a slight exertion of force on the user's part.

  Once this plastic piece is removed, the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet can
  be properly installed into the PS/2.  Refer to the Installation and
  Test Instructions for further details.



  13.0  NDIS Device Driver Installation
  -------------------------------------

  When using DXMAID to install the DOS NDIS device driver to be used with
  the LAN Support Program, DXMAID presents a default directory of "A:\DOS".
  This must be changed to "A:\NDIS\DOS" so DXMAID can locate the DOS
  NDIS device driver.

  When using the LAPS installation program to install the OS/2 NDIS device
  driver to be used with OS/2, the LAPS installation program presents a
  default drive and directory of "A:\".  This must be changed to
  "A:\NDIS\OS2" so the LAPS installation program can locate the OS/2
  NDIS device driver.

  When neither of the above installation programs are used, the DEVICE=
  statement must be manually inserted in CONFIG.SYS.  The DEVICE= statement
  for the NDIS device driver must be after the DEVICE= statement for the
  Protocol Manager.  Copy the DOS or OS/2 NDIS device driver from the
  Option diskette to the desired target directory.  Then add a DEVICE=
  statement into the CONFIG.SYS file to start the NDIS device driver
  during system initialization.  Examples of a DEVICE= statement for
  the CONFIG.SYS file are:


      for DOS:    DEVICE=C:\..path..\IBMENI.DOS

      for OS/2:   DEVICE=C:\..path..\IBMENI.OS2



  14.0  NDIS Device Driver Configuration
  --------------------------------------

  The I/O base address, interrupt assignment, shared RAM address and mode can
  be configured on the LAN Adapter for Ethernet using the CONFIG.EXE
  program supplied on the Option diskette. The NDIS device driver
  must be configured to match the adapter's configuration.  The NDIS
  device driver can be configured using DXMAID for LAN Support Program,
  the LAPS installation program for OS/2 or by manually editing the
  PROTOCOL.INI file. A detailed description of the configurable
  parameters follows:


  IOBASE = This parameter specifies the adapter I/O Base address that will
           be used by the device driver to access the adapter registers.
           The value entered must be one of 240, 280, 2C0, 300, 320, 340
           or 360.  The default is 300.

           EXAMPLE:  IOBASE = 300

           If the IOBASE value in PROTOCOL.INI is not the same as the
           adapter setting, the following message is displayed:

           "LTA0006E IBM LAN Adapter card not present at I/O address."

  INTERRUPT = This parameter specifies the interrupt assignment used for
              notifications between the workstation and the network
              adapter card. Ensure that no conflicts exist between
              the various system components in their use of interrupts.
              The value entered must be one of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10 or 11.
              The default value is 3.

              EXAMPLE:  INTERRUPT = 3

              If the INTERRUPT value in PROTOCOL.INI is not the same as
              the adapter setting, the following message is displayed:

              "LTA0008E Interrupt vector does not match configured value."

  RAMADDRESS = This parameter specifies the physical location of the
               adapter in the memory of the computer. The specified
               location must not conflict with that of any other adapter
               installed in the workstation or with an address that is
               used by an expanded-memory manager.  The value entered
               must be a hexadecimal number between C8000 and DC000 and
               must be a multiple of 4000.

               EXAMPLE:  RAMADDRESS = D0000

  NETADDRESS = This parameter overrides the network address of the network
               adapter card.  The value of this parameter is a hexadecimal
               string of 12 digits in canonical format, as in 02008040C020.
               The equivalent in non-canonical (or Token-Ring) format is
               400001020304.

               Do not use a non-canonical address with the IBM LAN
               Adapter for Ethernet.

               The address must be unique among all other network adapter
               addresses on the network.

               EXAMPLE:  NETADDRESS = "02008040C020"


  Note, the NDIS device driver anticipates the mode of the adapter, either
  programmed I/O or shared memory, by the presence of the RAMADDRESS=
  statement in PROTOCOL.INI.  If the RAMADDRESS= statement is specified,
  it is assumed that the adapter is in shared memory mode.  If the
  RAMADDRESS= statement is not specified, it is assumed that the adapter
  is in programmed I/O mode.  If the adapter's mode specified in PROTOCOL.INI
  conflicts with the actual adapter mode, the message "LTA0005E Driver
  initialized for wrong mode" will be displayed.

  When using DXMAID to install and configure the DOS NDIS device driver;
  the I/O base address, interrupt assignment, shared RAM address, adapter
  mode and network address can be configured.

  Also, when using the LAPS installation program to install and configure
  the OS/2 NDIS device driver; the I/O base, interrupt assignment, shared RAM
  address, adapter mode and network address can be configured.

  When neither of the above installation programs are used to configure
  the NDIS device driver, the NDIS device driver section of PROTOCOL.INI
  can be created manually. An example of a PROTOCOL.INI section for the
  NDIS device driver follows.


                     [IBMENI_MOD]

                       Drivername = IBMENI$

                       IOBase = 0X240

                       Interrupt = 3

                       RAMAddress = 0XC8000


  Note, the DXMAID or LAPS installation programs automatically append a
  "0X" in front of hexadecimal values.  When those installation programs
  are bypassed, the complete hexadecimal value must be created manually.

  Finally, the desired protocol driver(s) must be "bound" to the NDIS
  device driver by manually editing the BINDINGS= statement of those
  protocol drivers.  An example follows:


                     [PROTOCOL_DRIVER_ABC]

                       Bindings = IBMENI_MOD



  15.0  NDIS Device Driver stack requirements
  -------------------------------------------

  Do not code STACKS=0,0 in CONFIG.SYS.  Use the system's default stack
  allocation as a minimum.



  16.0  NDIS Device Driver Support for Two Adapters
  -------------------------------------------------

  When two LAN Adapters for Ethernet are installed in the same system, there
  must be two "DEVICE =" statements in CONFIG.SYS and two NDIS device driver
  sections in PROTOCOL.INI.  An example follows:


      CONFIG.SYS:    DEVICE=C:\..path..\IBMENI.OS2
                     DEVICE=C:\..path..\IBMENI.OS2



      PROTOCOL.INI:  [IBMENI_MOD]

                       Drivername = IBMENI$

                       IOBase = 0X240

                       Interrupt = 10

                       RAMAddress = 0XC8000


                     [IBMENI2_MOD]

                       Drivername = IBMENI2$

                       IOBase = 0X320

                       Interrupt = 4


                     [PROTOCOL_DRIVER_ABC]

                       Bindings = IBMENI_MOD, ... , IBMENI2_MOD


  Note, in the second NDIS device driver section of PROTOCOL.INI above,
  the LAN Adapter for Ethernet is in programmed I/O mode since the
  RAMADDRESS= statement is absent.



  17.0  Notice about the use of Shared Memory mode and the Boot PROM
  ------------------------------------------------------------------

  The IBM LAN Adapter allows the user to configure the architecture of the
  adapter such that it will operate in "Shared Memory" mode.

  This mode of operation will affect the configuration of the computer's
  system memory.

  This notice is to alert the user that the memory space selected for the
  IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet's Shared Memory mode must not conflict
  with that of any other adapter installed in the workstation or with
  an address that is used by an expanded-memory manager.

  If such a conflict occurs, the computer may "hang" (i.e., not complete
  its power-up routine) when it is re-booted.  Should this happen, the user
  must insert the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option Diskette in the computers
  A: drive and re-boot the computer (either by cycling the power or pressing
  the CTL, ALT and DEL keys simultaneously).  The user can then reconfigure
  the adapter and/or system memory to correct the conflict.

  Alternatively, the adapter causing the hang can be moved to another
  computer where the hang does not occur.  Then, use the CONFIG program
  to disable to IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet.

  The same problem can occur when using the Boot PROM on the IBM LAN
  Adapter for Ethernet.

  [See the section in this document entitled "Use of the Boot PROM.]

  The Boot PROM, when activated, will also affect the computer's system
  memory configuration.  Again, the user must make certain that the memory
  space selected for the Boot PROM does not conflict with that of any
  other adapter installed in the workstation or with an address that is used
  by an expanded-memory manager.

  If such a conflict does occur, the computer may hang.  Use the instructions
  above to correct this situation.



  18.0  Installation of Multiple Adapters
  ---------------------------------------

  When installing multiple adapters (one or more of which is the
  IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet), the user must note the following.

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is shipped in a "disabled" mode.
  In other words, its "I/O Base Address" and "Interrupt" assignment
  are not specified.  The CONFIG program that is shipped with the
  product on the Option Diskette allows the user to set these (as well
  as other) parameters during installation and testing of the adapter.
  This process is described in the Installation and Testing Instructions.

  In order to install the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet into a personal
  computer which already has other products installed in it (which
  use assigned interrupt assignments and/or I/O addresses), the IBM LAN
  Adapter for Ethernet must be in a DISABLED mode.

  Hence, if the user is installing an IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet which
  is disabled (as it is when it is shipped from IBM), he can
  continue with the following instructions regarding the installation
  of multiple adapters.

  However, if the user wishes to install an IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet
  which has been previously enabled using the CONFIG program, he must
  read the section of this document entitled "Disabling the IBM LAN
  Adapter for Ethernet" which is presented later in this file.

  NOTE:  Disabling of the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet must be done
  prior to removing the adapter from the computer.  Refer to the section
  entitled "Disabling the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet" in this file.

  To install a disabled IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet into a personal
  computer which already has other products installed in it (as discussed
  above), the user should follow the following instructions:


        1.  Install the adapter as specified in the IBM LAN Adapter
            for Ethernet Installation and Testing Instructions.

            NOTE: As specified in the Installation and Testing Instructions
            there can be only one unconfigured (disabled)
            adapter in your computer during the installation process.
            Therefore, you must follow the installation procedure
            separately for each LAN Adapter for Ethernet you are installing.

        2.  When you reach "Configuring the Adapter",
            substitute step 1 with the steps described below.

            a.  Power on your computer.


            b.  Allow your environment to "come up".

                This will allow any installed products in your computer
                to assert themselves at their configured I/O address
                and assigned interrupts.


            c.  Insert the LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option Diskette
                in the A: drive.

            d.  At the DOS prompt (depending on your computer's
                environment you may need to open a DOS shell),
                type CONFIG and press Enter

                The Main Menu of the Configuration/Diagnostics program
                will appear on your computer's display.

        3.  The user may now continue to follow the Installation
            and Testing Instructions, beginning with step 2
            under "Configuring the Adapter."

  The reason for this change in the instructions for the installation
  of multiple drivers is that by allowing the personal computer to
  power up and establish its environment, the CONFIG program can
  determine which I/O addresses and interrupt assignments are available
  to the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet.

  This prevents hardware conflicts and other potential difficulties
  with your personal computer.

  SPECIAL NOTICE TO OS/2 USERS:  If you have the capability to
  open a DOS shell under OS/2, the above procedure for the installation
  of multiple adapters is satisfactory for your use.

  If, however, you do not have the capability to open a DOS shell under
  OS/2, follow the following steps:

         i.    Note the interrupt assignments and I/O base address being
               used in your system.

               You will need to manually assign an unused interrupt assignment
               and I/O base address to the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet.

         ii.   Install the adapter as specified in the IBM LAN Adapter
               for Ethernet Installation and Testing Instructions.

               NOTE: As specified in the Installation and Testing
               Instructions, there can be only one unconfigured (disabled)
               adapter in your computer during the installation process.
               Therefore, you must follow the installation procedure
               separately for each LAN Adapter for Ethernet you are installing.

               NOTE: As specified earlier, the IBM LAN Adapter must
               be in a disabled mode prior to its installation in a
               computer.  If you have previously installed an IBM
               LAN Adapter for Ethernet, you must disable it before moving
               it.  Please refer to the section entitled "Moving a
               configured IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet to another machine"
               which appears subsequently in this document.

         iii.  When you reach "Configuring the Adapter" ,
               execute instruction 1 as specified in the document.

         iv.   Execute instruction 2b.

               DO NOT CONFIGURE THE ADAPTER AUTOMATICALLY.

         v.    Select an I/O base address and interrupt assignment
               which is not being used in your system.

               NOTE:  The CONFIG program may present I/O base addresses
               and interrupt levels that the user noted were being
               used (as instructed in step i. above).  Do not use
               these dedicated values.

         vi.   The user may now continue to follow the Installation
               and Testing Instructions, beginning with instruction 4
               under "Configuring the Adapter".



  19.0  Moving a configured IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet to another machine
  -------------------------------------------------------------------------

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is shipped in a "disabled" mode.
  In other words, its "I/O Base Address" and "Interrupt" assignment
  are not specified.  The CONFIG program that is shipped with the
  product on the Option Diskette allows the user to set these (as well
  as other) parameters during installation and testing of the adapter.
  This process is described in the Installation and Testing Instructions.

  Once the installation process has been completed, the IBM LAN Adapter
  is in an "enabled" or configured mode.  This adapter configuration
  is specific to the computer into which the adapter was installed.
  The I/O Base address and interrupt assignment of the adapter are set to
  fixed values dependent on your computer's configuration.

  If you decide you want to remove the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet from
  the computer in which it has been installed and install it into another
  machine, please execute the instructions in the next section.



  20.0  Disabling the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet
  ------------------------------------------------

  Once the IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet has been installed into a computer,
  it must be disabled before it can be moved to another computer.

  The following procedure specifies how the adapter can be disabled.


         1.  Disconnect the IBM LAN Adapter from the network.

         2.  Power down your computer.

         3.  Insert the LAN Adapter for Ethernet Option Diskette into
             the A: drive.

             Power on your computer.

             NOTE: A "warm" boot (CTL-ALT-DEL) is not a satisfactory
             replacement for the cycling of power to the computer
             required for this procedure.

         4.  At the A:/> prompt, type CONFIG and press Enter.

             The "Configuration" Main Menu is displayed.

         5.  Use the cursor arrows on the keyboard to move the highlight bar
             on the screen to the item "Display / Change Adapter
             Configuration".

             Press the Enter key.

             The "Display/Change Adapter Configuration" window is displayed.

         6.  Use the cursor arrows on the keyboard to move the highlight bar
             on the screen to the item "I/O Base Address".

             Press the TAB key until the words "DISABLED" appear in the
             rightmost column on the screen.

         7.  Use the cursor arrows on the keyboard to move the highlight bar
             on the screen to the item "Interrupt Assignment".

             Press the TAB key until the words "DISABLED" appears in the
             rightmost column on the screen.

         8.  Use the cursor arrows on the keyboard to move the highlight bar
             on the screen to the item "Save configuration".

             Press the Enter key.

             The configuration of the IBM LAN Adapter will be saved to
             the Option Diskette (if it is write-enabled).


             The Main Menu of the CONFIG program will be displayed.
             A window on the right of the screen will state "No Adapters
             detected".

  The IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is now in a disabled mode.

             NOTE on using the Disable procedure:

             Once you have disabled an IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet
             using the above procedure, you must shut off your computer
             to remove the card.

             The disable procedure will not work again until you power
             down your computer.



  21.0  Use of the CONFIG program's Advanced Network Diagnostics
  --------------------------------------------------------------

  The CONFIG program has an added feature which allows the user to execute
  a data transfer test between two IBM LAN Adapters for Ethernet.

  In addition, the user can use the computer
  with an IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet which is connected
  to a network to monitor packets on the network.

  NOTE:  It is not necessary for the user to use this feature to install,
  test or use the adapter.

  In order to use the Advanced Network Diagnostic's data transfer test,
  follow these instructions:

  - If your IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet is attached to your main
    network, disconnect it.

  - It assumed at this point that you have installed one IBM LAN Adapter
    in one computer and another LAN Adapter for Ethernet in another computer.

         1.  The installation procedure is described in
             the Installation and Testing Instructions document.

             However, do not connect these two adapters to your main network.
             Instead, create an isolated, point-to-point connection between the
             two adapters involved in the data transfer test.

             The set-up of this network will depend on which media you are
             using.

         2.  If you have not already done so, place a copy of the LAN Adapter
             for Ethernet Option Diskette into the A: drive of one
             of the computers being used for this test.

             [You can start CONFIG on one machine first.  Then use the
             same diskette on the other computer to start CONFIG on it.]

             If the computer is off, power it on now.

             If the computer is on, from the DOS C: prompt,
             type CONFIG and press Enter.

             (Depending on your environment, you may have to open a DOS shell
             to complete the above instruction.)

             Repeat this step for the other computer involved in the test.

         3.  From the Main menu, select the "Diagnostics" item
             (on both computers).

         4.  From the Initialization and Diagnostics menu, select the "Adapter
             Initialization" item (on both computers).

             NOTE: The adapter must be initialized before the Advanced Network
             Diagnostics are executed.

             The adapter initialization will run, noted by all five tests
             passing as "ok".  Follow the directions on the screen.

         5.  When the adapters have been successfully initialized, select the
             "Advanced Network Diagnostics" item (on both computers).

         6.  On one computer, select the "Set up as slave station" item.

             A window is presented entitled "Slave Station" with a
             "|" character which is slowly rotating.

             This station is ready for the test.

         7.  On the other computer, select the "Set up as a master station"
             item.

             On this same computer, enter the number of times you wish the
             test packet to be sent.

             Press Enter and the data transfer test will begin.

         8.  When the test is complete, the master station will display
             "Network Test Passed".

             On the master station, press the ESCape key to continue.

  The test is now complete.  You can repeat the test by repeating step 7
  above.


  The Advanced Network Diagnostics utility also allows the user to use
  the computer with the LAN Adapter for Ethernet installed and connected
  to a network to monitor packets on the network.

  In order to use the network monitor utility, follow these instructions:

  - It is assumed that you have installed an IBM LAN Adapter for Ethernet
    as described in the Installation and Testing Instructions and the
    your adapter is connected to the network.


         1.  If you have not already done so, place a copy of the LAN Adapter
             for Ethernet Option Diskette into the A: drive of
             the computers being used for this test.

             If the computer is off, power it on now.

             If the computer is on, from the DOS C: prompt,
             type CONFIG and press Enter.

             (Depending on your environment, you may have to open a DOS shell
             to complete the above instruction.)

         2.  From the Main menu, select the "Diagnostics" item.

         3.  From the Initialization and Diagnostics menu, select the "Adapter
             Initialization" item.

             NOTE: The adapter must be initialized before the Advanced Network
             Diagnostics are executed.

             The adapter initialization will run, noted by all five tests
             passing as "ok".  Follow the directions on the screen.

         4.  When the adapter has been successfully initialized, select the
             "Advanced Network Diagnostics" item (on both computers).


         5.  From the Advanced Network Diagnostics menu, select the
             "show packet on network".

             As packets from the network are passed though the adapter,
             they will appear on your display continuously.


 Press the ESCape key to exit this utility.  Follow the directions on the
 screen to exit CONFIG when desired.




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