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Novell NetWare Driver Installation
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Installation with Novell Already Installed
Be sure that the server has the latest support pack available installed. The latest
support pack can be found at:
http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm
1 Insert the NIC into a PCI slot.
2 Go to system console on the server.
3 Run nwconfig.
4 Go to driver options, configure network drivers.
5 Choose Select a driver.
a Press Enter if the drivers are contained on a floppy disk, or
b Press F3 and enter the path of the drivers if they are not contained on a floppy
disk.
6 Select Yes to copy the driver.
7 Enter the slot number of the NIC.
For instructions on identifying the slot number, see "Identifying the Slot Number"
below.
8 Configure the protocols as necessary.
9 Press F10 to save the parameters.
10 Select Save parameters and load driver.
After the driver is loaded, you may continue to load other drivers if needed.
Identifying the Slot Number
If you do not know the slot number of the NIC you are installing, follow the instructions
below to identify the slot number.
1 Press the Ctrl and Esc keys on your keyboard.
2 Go to system console.
3 At the system console, type Load EL2000.
This loads the driver.
4 At the system console, type config.
5 Look for the driver name 3Com Gigabit NIC.
6 Note the slot number used by the NIC.
7 Type Unload EL2000 at the system console.
8 Press the Ctrl and Esc keys on your keyboard.
9 Go to nwconfig.
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