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Environment Message Type and Action
OS/2 with MPTS Check LANTRAN.LOG, usually found in the subdirectory
\IBMCOM, for messages. LAN Server users can use the
NET ERROR function to view the error log.
v Message prefix LA1 or reference to IBMTRP: See
Appendix C. NDIS 2 device driver messages.
Other OS/2 stations Refer to the documentation provided with the network
operating system or network application that you used to
install the adapter and protocol driver.
DOS NDIS 2 See Appendix C. NDIS 2 device driver messages.
Windows NT Check for messages from the IBMTRP service using the
Windows NT Event Viewer tool.
Solving an adapter communication problem
Check the following list of possible causes if the adapter is unable to communicate
on the network but other stations on the network are able to communicate.
1. Verify that the appropriate cable is connected to the adapter and to the network.
See “Selecting adapter cables” on page 5 for a description of the compatible
cables.
2. Verify that the adapter is firmly seated in the expansion slot.
3. Verify that the setting for the adapter’s Data Rate option matches the data rate
of the network, or that the data rate has been set to AutoSense if yours is not
the first station on the ring. Run the software configuration again to determine
the current setting.
4. Replace the adapter cable with one that is known to be good.
Using PCISETUP
The PCISETUP program is provided as an executable program on the CD-ROM in
the x:\pcisetup directory.
The program looks for specific system chips based on their PCI Vendor ID and
Device ID. Based on which chips are found, modifications are made to specific bits
within that chip’s PCI configuration registers.
If there is already a version of PCISETUP installed on your computer, and you are
adding a new token-ring adapter, you might need to replace the PCISETUP file in
your computer with the PCISETUP file on the CD-ROM to ensure you are using the
latest version number.
PCISETUP modifies the BIOS setup for the adapter in specific systems.
If you need to install a PCISETUP file, use the instructions that are applicable to
your operating system.
DOS, Novell, Windows, or Windows 95 (adapter driver not in
CONFIG.SYS)
1. Insert the CD-ROM in the drive.
2. Copy x:\pcisetup\pcisetup.exe (where x is your CD-ROM drive) to the root
directory of the diskette from which the system boots.
46 IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter