About This Manual; Who Should Read This Manual; How This Manual Is Organized - IBM 16/4 Token-Ring User Manual

About this manual

This manual contains the information you need to install and use the IBM 16/4
Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter.
Also on the CD-ROM are the installation aids, device drivers, and documentation for
the adapter.

Who should read this manual

This manual is intended for use by network administrators and other end users of
the IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter who install token-ring adapter
hardware and software.

How this manual is organized

"Chapter 1. Introduction to the IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter" on
page 1 describes the adapters covered in this manual, gives a checklist for
installation, and describes some of the features of the adapters.
"Chapter 2. Installing the adapter hardware" on page 5 describes the procedure for
installing the adapter into your computer.
"Chapter 3. Software installation" on page 7 describes the procedure for software
installation for a number of network operating environments.
"Chapter 4. Problem solving" on page 37 describes troubleshooting procedures and
fixes that might be needed for your environment.
"Appendix A. CD-ROM content and software packages" on page 49 describes the
files that are on the adapter CD-ROM.
"Appendix B. NDIS 2 device driver parameters" on page 53 lists the NDIS 2
parameters, describes their usage, and lists their values.
"Appendix C. NDIS 2 device driver messages" on page 59 lists the NDIS 2 system
messages, explains the meaning, and lists user actions.
"Appendix D. Novell NetWare Server driver parameters" on page 65 lists the Novell
and LAN Client parameters, describes their usage, and lists their values.
"Appendix E. Novell NetWare Server messages" on page 71 lists the Novell and
LAN Client messages, explains the meaning, and lists user actions.
"Appendix F. Novell NetWare DOS ODI driver parameters" on page 77 lists the
Novell parameters, describes their usage, and lists their values.
"Appendix G. Notices" on page 79 lists the legal notices required for the IBM 16/4
Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2000
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