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isa311.exe; 31546 bytes; Date/Time: 09-18-1993/01:39PM

This contains the latest 3.11 ISADISK driver which replaces the shipped NetWare 3.11 ISADISK drivers and incorporates new default load parameters and improved error handling.

To install this version of ISADISK:

1) Copy ISADISK.DSK to the same directory as the other NLM files on your system (SYS:SYSTEM is suggested).

2) LOAD ISADISK.DSK as you normally would.

1 Self-Extracting File Name: ISA311.EXE Revision: A

Files Included Size Date Time

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  ISA311.TXT (This File)
FYI11081.DOC 7391 4-28-93 8:06a
  TBP302.DOC 4493 7-20-92 9:40a
 ISADISK.DSK 11975 4-08-93 4:18p

**************** Revised 04-28-93 *******************

This README file of ISA311.EXE accompanies ISADISK.DSK for NetWare v3.11.

* TBP302.DOC is a Techical Bulletin concerning the ISADISK driver.
* FYI11081.DOC is an FYI giving tips for troubleshooting drive deactivation.

Problems/Purpose Addressed:

ISADISK.DSK for NetWare v3.11, is meant to replace the former ISADISK driver that ships with NetWare v3.11. This file incorporates new default loading parameters along with improved error handling capabilities.

Subsequent to some rare error conditions, the previous 3.11 ISADISK driver would exit to the debugger. That error path has been removed from this driver.

With older ST506/412 and ESDI drives timing issues have been encountered. Symptoms include drive deactivation and/or a large number of redirected blocks depending on which of the older ISADISK drivers is implemented. If the above symptoms are experienced and this driver does not remedy the problem it is likely that there is another problem in the disk channel (see FYI11081.DOC for drive deactivation troubleshooting tips).

This driver no longer requires the '/b' parameter to avoid the NetWare Ready Sector or CCM Sector search. The default (no parameter) is to bypass NR or CCM. In order to specify search for NR or CCM sectors on drives, one must use either '/n' or '/N' parameter when loading the driver. It is important to note, however, that unless the drive is known to be a NR or CCM sector drive, one should avoid the use of the '/n' parameter.

This driver may not require the '/l' parameter in many cases where the previous ISADISK driver did. The parameter is only to be used when a controller or paddleboard is configured at I/O=170h. Even in that case it may not be necessary to use the parameter.

For an explanation of the /b and /l parameters refer to readme.311 located on the SYSTEM-1 disk shipping with NetWare v3.11.

To install this version of ISADISK:

1) Copy ISADISK.DSK to the same directory as the other NLM files on your system (SYS:SYSTEM is suggested).

2) LOAD ISADISK.DSK as you normally would.

Apply the files found in ISA311.EXE

Self-Extracting File Name:  isa311.exe

Files Included       Size   Date         Time    Version   Checksum

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  FYI11081.DOC       7391   04-28-1993   08:06AM
    ISA311.TXT       3444   09-17-1993   01:04AM
   ISADISK.DSK      11975   04-08-1993   04:18PM
    TBP302.DOC       4493   07-20-1992   09:40AM