Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo User Information Order Number: EK-LEMAC-OM. B01 Revision/Update Information: Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts This is a revised document.
FCC ID: AO9-DE203 FCC ID: AO9-DE204 FCC ID: AO9-DE205 FCC NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
BENUTZERHINWEIS: Das Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo-Modul in Verbindung mit Turbo Personalcomputersystemem entsprechen den Funkentstöranforderungen der DBP-Verfugung 523/69 und VDE0871 Grenzwertklasse B.
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Contents About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii 1 Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 2 Board Installation Preparing your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a Turbo Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to an Ethernet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the ThinWire and Thick Wire Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Software Device Driver Installation NDIS-DOS Device Driver Installation . . . . . Using Extended Memory Manager . . . . . . . ODI Client Device Driver Installation . . . . . ODI Server Device Driver Installation . . . . . PATHWORKS Native Datalink Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2 4–5 4–6 4–7 4–8 Isolating Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2–5 2–6 4–1 Connecting to ThinWire, Twisted-Pair, and ThickWire Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hardstrap Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distribution Media (Format and Contents) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8 2–12 4–2 Tables 2–1 2–2 3–1 3–2 3–3 A–1 A–2 B–1 B–2 B–3 Shunt Connector Settings . . . . . . Hardstrap Override for the Turbo, TP, and Turbo PLUS Boards . . . . Setup/Diagnostic Conventions . . . Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About This Manual The Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards are personal computer (PC) adapter boards that enable you to integrate IBM compatible PCs to local area network (LAN) environments that use IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet protocols. This manual explains how to install and configure the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards (also referred to as Turbo board(s) or board in this manual).
Manual Organization This manual contains 4 chapters and 2 appendices. Chapter Description 1 Provides an overview of the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board and briefly describes the board’s features. 2 Describes how to install the Turbo board. 3 Explains the board configuration. 4 Contains information about installing the software device drivers. Appendix A Describes problems you may encounter and suggests possible causes and solutions.
Product Kit Contents The product kit should include the items shown in Figure 1, Figure 2, or Figure 3. Verify that you have the following components before proceeding: • Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board • Owner’s manual • Anti-static packaging • 3½ inch micro-diskette that contains the software device drivers, setup utility, and README texts. • T-Connector only). . . .
Figure 1 Turbo Product Kit (PN DE203-AA) 2 1 5 3 W W 1 2 4 LJ-02592-TI0 x
Figure 2 Turbo TP Product Kit (PN DE204-AA) 2 1 W 3 W 1 2 4 LJ-02621-TI0 xi
Figure 3 Turbo PLUS Product Kit (PN DE205-AA) 2 1 5 6 J3 3 AUI (ThickWire) ThinWire W W 1 2 4 LJ-02623-TI0 xii
1 Introduction This chapter describes the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards and briefly summarizes the boards’ features. The Turbo boards are high-performance controllers that enable PCs to reach file, disk, application, print, and network services from Ethernet networks. The Turbo boards support Digital’s PATHWORKS network operating system as well as multivendor PC network operating systems through NDIS, ODI, and IPX-compliant software device drivers.
2 Board Installation This chapter explains how to install a Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board into your PC. The only tool you need is either a flat-head or Phillips head screwdriver. For instructions on how to disassemble your PC to install the Turbo board, refer to the documentation that came with your PC. Note Before you begin, make a back-up copy of the diskette that came in the product kit.
Preparing your PC To prepare your PC for installing the Turbo board, perform the following procedure. Caution Static electricity can damage printed circuit boards and chips. It is strongly recommended that you use a grounded wrist strap and grounded work-surface-to-earth ground when working with these components. 1. Remove any diskettes from the diskette drives. 2. Set all power switches to O (off). 3. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket, then disconnect the cord from the rear of the system unit. 4.
6. Remove the screws from the rear of the system unit. 7. Slide the cover toward the front of the system unit until the cover is free (Figure 2–1).
Installing a Turbo Board Install a Turbo board as follows. Warning Ensure that there are no missing slot covers when you complete the installation. 1. Remove the option slot cover from the slot you plan to use (Figure 2–2).
2. Place the board into the option slot (Figure 2–3). a. Firmly press the board into place until it is securely seated. b. Replace the screw on the slot cover.
3. Replace the system unit cover (Figure 2–4). a. Slide the cover toward the rear of the system unit. b. Replace the screws at the rear of the system unit. Figure 2–4 Replacing the Cover LJ-01814-TI0A 4. Reconnect all cables and connectors. a. Plug the keyboard connector into the rear of the system unit. b. Connect any option cables and the monitor cable to the rear of the system unit. c. 2–6 Connect the power cord to the rear of the system unit, then plug the other end into the wall socket.
Connecting to an Ethernet Network Figure 2–5 shows how to connect the following three types of Ethernet cables to the connectors on the Turbo boards: • The Turbo board connected to ThinWire. • The Turbo TP board connected to twisted-pair. • The Turbo PLUS board connected to AUI thick wire (use cable PN BNE4G-xx where xx means cable length in meters). When using an AUI cable connector, be sure to tighten the two screws on the connector to lock the connector in place.
Figure 2–5 Connecting to ThinWire, Twisted-Pair, and ThickWire Ethernet Tu r b o TP T ur b o Tu r b o PL U S T u rb o P L U S Sca l e d 7 5 % S caled 75 % 2–8 LJ-02622-TI0
Selecting the ThinWire and Thick Wire Network Interface The Turbo board has a shunt connector (J3) that selects the ThinWire or thick-wire network interface. The shunt connector has a 3-row jumper arrangement. The default setting of the shunt connector automatically selects either ThinWire or twisted-pair interface. If AUI connectivity is needed, the shunt connector settings need to be changed. Table 2–1 summarizes the shunt connector settings.
Resolving BUS Conflicts on ISA and EISA Systems Once you have installed the Turbo board, you are ready to turn on the system and begin the setup and software device driver installation. The Turbo board is shipped with the following pre-programmed factory-default settings: • Memory address: D0000h - D07FFh (2-KB mode) • I/O Base address: 300h • Interrupt value: 5 If a setting conflicts with a resource in the system, the system may not operate correctly.
Table 2–2 Hardstrap Override for the Turbo, Turbo TP, and Turbo PLUS Boards Jumper W1 W2 I/O Base Address In In 200h I/O only, no memory address assigned, no IRQ assigned In Out 280h I/O only, no memory address assigned, no IRQ assigned Out In EISA I/O only, no memory address assigned, no IRQ assigned Out Out ——- User defined from the NICSETUP utility or factory defaults Mode 2–11
Figure 2–6 Hardstrap Jumpers 1 W W 1 2 LJ-02796-TI0 Once a hardstrap override resolves the system conflict, you can continue setting up the Turbo board, as described in Chapter 3. To resolve bus conflicts: 1. Turn off the PC power. 2. Hardstrap the board by inserting one or both W1 and W2 jumpers on the Turbo board. 3. Turn on the PC power and run NICSETUP to change the board setup to resolve the conflict. 4. Select the Save Setup option to ensure that you save the setup parameters.
5. Turn off the PC power. Remove the W1 and/or W2 jumpers (see Figure 2–6). 6. Turn on the PC power. If the conflict is not resolved, repeat the procedure.
3 Configuration This chapter explains how to run the Setup/Diagnostic utility, customize the Turbo board configuration, and view the board status. Setup/Diagnostic Utility The Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo distribution diskette contains a Setup/Diagnostic utility to help you configure the Turbo boards to operate without interference from other resources.
Note The Setup utility is based on DOS. If you are using another operating system, you need to boot your system from a DOSbased diskette and complete the Setup. Then, reboot the system to the operating system of your choice. Accessing the Setup/Diagnostic Utility To access the Setup/Diagnostics utility: 1. Insert the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo distribution diskette into the disk drive. 2. Set the system to the disk drive being used. 3. Type NICSETUP at the DOS prompt. An introductory window appears.
Default Settings The Turbo board is preconfigured to work in most installations. If the default settings are appropriate for your installation, you do not need to change them. The default settings are summarized in Table 3–2.
Making Selections from the Setup Menu The Setup menu enables you to change the settings for the following parameters: • I/O Base—The I/O base address is the I/O address where the network interface board is located. It is important that the I/O base address does not conflict with other devices on the system. The default address range is 300h-31fh. If this does not work, you have to hardstrap the Turbo board.
Note Selecting a memory mode address in the A0000 to C7FFF range may cause a conflict with some system video adapters. Likewise, selecting a memory mode address in the F0000 to FFFFF range may cause a conflict with the system area of some PCs. In both cases, it is recommended that you select an address in the C8000 to EFFF range. • IRQ (Interrupt Request line) — The IRQ value is the specific line that the network interface board uses to interrupt the CPU.
EISA Configuration When the Turbo board is used as an EISA device in an EISA system, the boards’ EISA configuration files are used in conjunction with your system EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) to configure the board. The following EISA configuration files are located in the \EISA directory on the Turbo distribution diskette: • !DEC2030.CFG for use with the DE203-AA or -AB Turbo board • !DEC2040.CFG for use with the DE204-AB (only) Turbo board • !DEC2050.
Note The EISA I/O base will only appear if the system you are using is an EISA PC. 6. Change any other settings (for example, Memory Mode, Memory Base address, IRQ, etc.) that are required by your PC operating environment. 7. Select the Save Setup Data option to save your changes, then press Enter. Press Enter again to write the data. 8. Press Esc twice to exit NICSETUP and return to the DOS prompt. 9. Turn the system power off and then on again.
Custom Configuration The Turbo NICSETUP utility Custom Configuration menu allows you to select certain operational parameters that are unique to the module that the Setup utility is run against. These parameters are listed in Table 3–3. Table 3–3 Custom Parameters Custom Parameter Function Default Less aggressive backoff (LAB) When enabled, the backoff slot timer stops counting when there is activity on the network.
2. If you need to change the parameters for a different board, use the arrow keys to move to the board number you want to configure, and then press Enter. The selected board is highlighted. 3. The Turbo NICSETUP utility displays the User Selected Configuration dialog box, which lists all the parameters that are user-definable for the selected board. It also lists two options for writing the new parameters to Turbo memory: • Write configuration data • Write default configuration data 4.
Module Status When you select the Module Status menu option, a listing of all the parameters for the selected module is provided. To view the status of a module: 1. Select the Module Status option from the Main menu. The NICSETUP utility highlights the settings for the first board. 2. To change boards, select the board and press Enter. Exiting NICSETUP To exit NICSETUP, select the Exit option from the Main menu.
4 Software Device Driver Installation This chapter explains how to install the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo (EWRK3) software device driver files required for PATHWORKS, LAN Manager-based, and NetWare network operating systems. These files (NDIS and ODI) are contained on the EWRK3 distribution diskette. The NICSETUP.EXE diagnostic utility will execute automatically during device driver installation. Refer to Appendix A if any problems occur during the installation. Refer to the ERROR.
Figure 4–1 Distribution Media (Format and Contents) ERROR.TXT NICSETUP.EXE RAMDIAG.COM README.TXT NDIS ODI PATHWRKS MSLANMAN.DOS EISA DLLEWRK3.EXE README.TXT DOS CLIENT EWRK3.DOS PROTOCOL.INI PROTOCOL.STB README.TXT PATHWRKS PROTOCOL.INI EWRK3.DOS NET.CFG RAMDIAG.COM README.TXT README.TXT !DEC2030.CFG !DEC2040.CFG !DEC2050.CFG README.TXT DRIVERS SERVER SCO WINWGRP EISA EWRK3.LAN README.TXT ISA OEMSETUP.INF ETHERNET EWRK3 LMAC.DDZ README.TXT OEMSETUP.INF NIF EWRK3.NIF EWRK3.
2. When prompted for the network adapter type, select the Other NDIS option. Note PATHWORKS, version 5.0 or greater, includes a menu option to allow selection of the EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board in NETSETUP. For those versions, the selection of Other NDIS is inappropriate. 3. When prompted for the full pathname of the NDIS driver, enter the following: A:\NDIS\DOS\EWRK3.DOS 4. When prompted for the full pathname of the PROTOCOL.
2. When prompted for the network adapter type, select the Other NDIS option. Note PATHWORKS, version 5.0 or greater, includes a menu option to allow selection of the EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board in NETSETUP. For those versions, the selection of Other NDIS is inappropriate. 3. When prompted for the full pathname of the NDIS driver, enter the following: A:\NDIS\DOS\EWRK3.DOS 4. When prompted for the full pathname of the PROTOCOL.INI stub file, enter the following: A:\NDIS\DOS\PATHWRKS 5. If the CONFIG.
Using Extended Memory Manager If you use a memory manager such as EMM386 or QEMM in either a PATHWORKS or non-PATHWORKS environment, you must exclude the memory space that the Turbo board is using to prevent it from being mapped as high memory. The following is an example of the text to add to your CONFIG.SYS file if you use a memory manager: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE x=D000-D07F frame=E000 This line is used to exclude the default memory space of the Turbo board at D0000 to D07FF in 2K mode.
ODI Client Device Driver Installation The EWRK3.COM device driver file is used in conjunction with the LSL.COM, IPXODI.COM, and NETX.COM files that are provided on the NetWare DOS/ODI service diskette. If this is a first-time installation, check with your NetWare system manager to ensure that your PC has been properly configured as a NetWare client. To install the ODI client device driver: 1. Create a subdirectory from which to execute the client driver.
ODI Server Device Driver Installation To install the ODI server device driver: 1. On the server, change your current directory to where the file SERVER.EXE resides. (NetWare is used as an example.) C:\> CD NETWARE 2. Copy the necessary files from the distribution diskette into this directory. C:\NETWARE> COPY A:\ODI\SERVER\*.* 3. Access the NetWARE server software. C:\NETWARE> SERVER 4. At the prompt (:), install the device driver. LOAD C:\NETWARE\EWRK3 5.
PATHWORKS Native Datalink Installation To install the DLLEWRK3.EXE file, use the following procedure: 1. Enter NICSETUP to change the Turbo board configuration from 2K mode (the default) to 32K or 64K mode. 2. If you are using an Extended Memory Manager, ensure that the board memory range is excluded (for example, x=D000-D7FF). 3. For users of PATHWORKS version 4.1 or earlier, run NETSETUP to automate the Native Datalink driver installation.
A Problem Solving This appendix describes problems you could encounter with the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board and suggests possible causes and solutions. The Turbo board diagnostics are normally executed prior to the driver being loaded to ensure the hardware is functional before connecting to the network. If any of the diagnostic tests fail, the driver will not load and the network connection cannot be made.
Isolating Faults Table A–1 describes how to isolate faults by the symptoms that are occurring. Table A–1 Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Action The system is on, but there is no display. The monitor is not on or it is not connected to the video board. Be sure the monitor cable is firmly connected to the video board. Set the monitor power switch to ON. The Turbo board is not seated firmly. Turn off power to the computer.
Table A–1 (Cont.) Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom The system does not remote boot. Possible Cause Recommended Action The memory address, I/O address, or IRQ setting is incorrect or is causing a conflict with another board. Check the setup values and reset if necessary. A conflict could exist between the Turbo board and another installed board. See the Resolving BUS Conflicts on ISA and EISA Systems section in Chapter 2.
Table A–1 (Cont.) Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom The system is on, but the network does not start. The LED is off. Possible Cause Recommended Action The Ethernet address is not registered with the remote boot server. Register the Turbo board with the server. If the problem persists, contact your system administrator. The remote boot ROM chip is not present or is incorrectly installed. Check the ROM chip installation to ensure the chip is seated firmly and there are no bent pins.
Table A–1 (Cont.) Fault Isolation By Symptom Symptom The system is on and displays Digital EtherWORKS 3 and a self-test error message during system startup. Possible Cause Recommended Action The Ethernet address is not registered for this address node. Register the Turbo board with the remote boot server. If the problem persists, contact your system administrator. A possible problem exists with the Turbo board or the software is not installed correctly.
Error Messages Table A–2 describes possible EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board error messages and the recommended corrective actions for each group of messages. Table A–2 Error Messages Message Recommended Actions Unable to determine I/O address Ethernet Address ROM CRC failed Wrong Card ID Register R/W test failed EEPROM Checksum test failed Ensure network configuration file settings (PROTOCOL.INI for NDIS users, NET.CFG for ODI users) match the settings of the Turbo board.
Table A–2 (Cont.) Error Messages Message Recommended Actions IRQ test failed ICR, Interrupt Enable test failed ICR (TNE, RNE, TXD, or RXD) Mask test failed Ensure network configuration file settings match settings of Turbo board. Use NICSETUP to view the board settings. Refer to the Turbo board distribution diskette file A:\ Error.txt for more information and troubleshooting tips regarding the diagnostic error message.
Table A–2 (Cont.) Error Messages Message Recommended Actions Memory Address test failed Memory Knaizuk test failed Memory Bitwalk test failed Queue, Free Memory Queue test failed Queue, Receive Queue test failed Queue, Transmit Queue test failed Queue, Transmit Done Queue test failed Queue, Page Index Register test failed Queue, I/O Page Register test failed Queue, Memory Page Register test failed Ensure network configuration file settings match the settings of the Turbo board.
Table A–2 (Cont.
Table A–2 (Cont.) Error Messages Message Recommended Actions CR, Loopback test failed CR, Full Duplex test failed Refer to the Turbo board distribution diskette file A:\ Error.txt for more information and troubleshooting tips regarding the error message. These errors are supplemental network tests that require loopback connectors for ThinWire or a TP repeater link for TP testing. These tests are only available when diagnostics are run from the NICSETUP Diagnostic menu.
B General Information This appendix provides some general system specification and cabling requirements for the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board.
LEDs Table B–1 LED Activity Board Number of LEDs Function LED Color Turbo/Turbo PLUS 1 Self-test or traffic Amber Turbo TP/Turbo PLUS 2 Self-test or traffic Amber TP Link Green System Specifications This section lists the system specifications for the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo board. • Memory modes • Memory mode addresses • I/O base addresses • IRQ lines • Power requirements • PC operating Environment Note Default settings are signified by an asterisk (*).
Memory Modes The memory modes for the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards include the following: • 2 KB* • 32 KB • 64 KB Memory Mode Addresses Selecting a memory mode address in the A0000 to C7FFF range may cause a conflict with some system video adapters. Likewise, selecting a memory mode address in the F0000 to FFFFF range may cause a conflict with the system area of some PCs. In both cases, it is recommended that you select an address in the C8000 to EFFF range.
Table B–2 Memory Mode Addresses Memory Buffer Size Memory Address Range 64 KB A0000-AFFFF, B0000-BFFFF, C0000-CFFFF, D0000-DFFFF, E0000-EFFFF, F0000-FFFFF 32 KB A0000 - A7FFF, A8000 - AFFFF, B0000 - B7FFF, B8000 - BFFFF, C0000 - C7FFF, C8000 - CFFFF, D0000 - D7FFF, D8000 - DFFFF, E0000 - E7FFF, E8000 - EFFFF, F0000 - F7FFF, F8000 - FFFFF 2 KB1 A0000 - A07FF, A0800 - A0FFF, A1000 - A17FF, A1800 - A1FFF, A2000 - A27FF, A2800 - A2FFF, A3000 - A37FF, A3800 A3FFF,...
I/O Base Addresses for the Turbo Boards The I/O base addresses for the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards are as follows. Each I/O address range takes up 1fh location. 100H 200H 300H1 120H 220H 320H 140H 240H 340H 160H 260H 360H 180H 280H 380H A0H 2A0H 3A0H 1C0H 2C0H 3C0H 1E0H 2E0H 3E0H EISA1 1 EISA mode is a slot dependent I/O address range. IRQ Values The IRQ values for the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards include the following.
Power Requirements Table B–3 lists the electrical parameters for the Digital EtherWORKS 3 Turbo boards. Table B–3 Electrical Parameters Board Power (Maximum) DC Amps (+5.0 V) (Maximum) DC Amps (+12.0 V) (Maximum) Bus Loads Turbo 6.1 W 0.5 A 0.30 A 1 CMOS Turbo TP 3.5 W 0.7 A 0.00 A 1 CMOS Turbo PLUS – – – – ThinWire or TP 7.1 W 0.7 A 0.30 A 1 CMOS Thick Wire 9.5 W 0.7 A 0.
Obtaining EtherWORKS Driver Files To obtain EtherWORKS software driver files on the Internet: 1. Perform an ftp connect to gatekeeper.dec.com using the password anonymous. 2. Enter a Logon ID of your choice. 3. Enter the following command, in lowercase letters, to change your directory: cd/pub/micro/msdos/network 4. Select the image mode ftp> i. 5. Enter the command ftp> get on the ethwrks3.zip file (which contains all the driver files). 6. Enter the command ftp> get on the etherworks3.dd.
