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- This README file of IDE386.ZIP accompanies IDE.DSK for NetWare v3.11.
- The following files are included for this revision:
-
- IDE DSK 13284 1-09-92 1:24p
-
-
- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
-
- To install this Disk Driver:
-
- 1) Copy IDE.DSK to the boot-up directory of the server. (Same location as
- your SERVER.EXE)
-
- 2) After the system is brought up, example: LOAD A:IDE.DSK
-
-
- NOTES:
-
- The IDE disk driver was written to work with ATA/IDE disk drives. The
- ISADISK driver should not be used with these disk drives. This driver
- is a self configuring driver and does not rely on the BIOS for disk
- drive support.
-
- The driver supports Read-after-write verify at the software level.
- Using the VERIFY ON mode will cause writing to the disk to be a
- little slower than normal.
-
- The driver will also support up to eight ATA/IDE disk drives in a
- file server. This is possible by using addressable paddleboards.
- These paddleboards allow the user to configure the base I/O address
- and IRQ. (Primary I/O address at 1F0h and IRQ 14, second address at
- 170h, third address at 1E8h, and fourth address at 168h.) IRQs 9,
- 10, 11, and 15 may be used with the second, third, and fourth base
- I/O addresses. It is not recommanded to use IRQ 12 because of
- possible conflicts with the mouse port.
-
- Not all paddleboards will work correctly in all file servers. Refer
- to your hardware manufacturer or system integrator for recommended
- configurations.
-
-
- LIMITATIONS:
-
- * The IDE disk driver will not work with ESDI and the ST506/412 bus
- controllers. The ATA/IDE, ST506, and ESDI interfaces look similar
- to the system software; however, they are handled differently by
- the disk driver.
-
- * If a disk drive is to have a DOS partion installed, it will need
- to be installed BEFORE the NetWare partion is installed.
-
-
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- DISCLAIMER
-
- Novell, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to
- any NetWare software, and specifically disclaims any express or
- implied warranties of merchantability, title, or fitness for a
- particular purpose.
-
- Distribution of any NetWare software is forbidden without the
- express written consent of Novell, Inc. Further, Novell reserves
- the right to discontinue distribution of any NetWare software.
-
- Novell is not responsible for lost profits or revenue, loss of use
- of the software, loss of data, costs of re-creating lost data, the
- cost of any substitute equipment or program, or claims by any party
- other than you. Novell strongly recommends a backup be made before
- any software is installed. Technical support for this software
- may be provided at the discretion of Novell.
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