IBM ARTIC186 Downloading the Diagnostics and Operating-System Support Programs, to Verify, Cable

Downloading the Diagnostics and Operating-System Support

Programs

Download the adapter diagnostic and operating-system support programs from: http://radisys.com/support/artic/ibm

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Running	Diagnostics			to Verify		Installation
Before		continuing		with	“Connecting the Optional Adapter Cable,” run the diagnostic test
See	Chapter 5,		“Problem		Determination Procedures” for testing an IBM-compatible system.
Connecting		the	Optional		Adapter	Cable

Use the following steps to connect your adapter cable.

Note: The optional adapter cables are described on page 1-2.

DANGER

Lightning protection. Do not connect or handle the cable during a lightning storm.

1. Align	the	connector of	the adapter cable with the adapter connector at the rea
can	fit	properly only	one way.

2. Firmly press the adapter cable onto the adapter connector.

3. Insert and tighten the screw at each side of the connector on the cable.

4. Connect your device to the other end of the adapter cable.

The 8-port adapter hardware installation is complete.

Installing	the	Microcode and	Support	Programs
For instructions		on installing	the	required software, as listed under “Software/Microcode
the documentation supplied with the applicable software.
Setting	Up the	Configuration	Files

See Appendix A, “Special Configuration Information for DOS and OS/2” for important setup creating an ICAPARM.PRM file and changing the CONFIG.SYS file. The changes are necessary correct operation of your 8-port adapter.

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