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NOTE
The tests may also be canceled when an error is detected by entering a
“C.”
The test will then ask you whether to run the online tests, as in option “1” above;
however, it asks before the tests start, and only once, not on each pass of the tests.
NOTE
A problem with the Adapter could result in an incorrect list of active
station addresses in this situation.
See Appendix A for suggestions for solving problems with the Adapter.
5.10 Adapter Handler Software
This section describes the procedure used to invoke the 5250 Enhanced Adapter
Handler software (D5250AH).
5.10.1 C
OMPATIBILITY
D5250AH is fully compatible with the IBM Enhanced 5250 Adapter Handler
(E5250AH) and may be used in place of E5250AH on the Adapter Card, the IBM
Enhanced 5250 Display Station Emulation Adapter, and all boards fully compatible
with the IBM boards. It is recommended that the D5250AH be used, since it
supports the full resources available on the Adapter Card.
To use D5250AH.EXE in place of the IBM adapter handler:
1) Copy the following files from the install directory or release diskette into your
PCS directory:
• D5250AH.EXE
• AHANDEA.EXE
2) Using an ASCII editor, replace all references to “E5250AH” in your
STARTPCS.BAT file with “D5250AH”.
5.10.2 S
OFTWARE
I
NTERFACE
D5250AH provides a software interface between the IBM PC-DOS Router Software
(and all third-party-compatible routers) and the twinaxial hardware.