Microsoft KB Archive/98189

= Compaq 32 Bit EISA NIC (Netflex) =

Article ID: 98189

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006



This article was previously published under Q98189



SUMMARY
Compaq is shipping a Compaq 32-bit token ring and Ethernet, EISA, MSP network interface card (which is actually a Netflex card). This card can be used either as token ring or Ethernet just by changing a chip that you plug into the board. The driver that ships with LAN Manager, however, does not bind to the card, even though it is a selection in the Setup program. The correct driver is supplied by Compaq on their OS/2 Support Software Disk shipped with the Compaq PC.

Here is the procedure for installing the correct drive:


 * 1) Run the Setup program from the LAN Manager directory.
 * 2) Go to Config.
 * 3) Go to Network Drivers.
 * 4) Add new config.
 * 5) Select COMPAQ 32-bit token ring and Ethernet, EISA, MSP.
 * 6) Go to the other driver selection and select it (it will prompt you to enter the path for the driver)
 * 7) Put the OS/2 Support Software Disk (supplied with your Compaq PC) in drive A.
 * 8) Choose OK (or press ENTER).
 * 9) Select the driver COMPAQ 32-bit Token-ring and Ethernet, EISA, MSP. This installs the correct driver for the card.
 * 10) Select the protocol you want to use.
 * 11) Exit from Setup.
 * 12) View the configuration (LANMAN.INI and PROTOCOL.INI) files to ensure they are correct. If they are, shut down and reboot the PC.

Additional query words: 2.20 2.2

Keywords: KB98189

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