Configuring the Attachmate Advanced ISCA Adapter for legacy mode (183128)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SNA Server 2.11
  • Microsoft SNA Server 2.11 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 2.11 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP3
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft Host Integration Server 2000
  • Microsoft Host Integration Server 2000 SP1
This article was previously published under Q183128

SUMMARY

The Attachmate Advanced ISCA SDLC adapter must be configured for legacy mode if the BIOS on the SNA Server computer does not support Plug and Play. The resources (IRQ, Memory address, and I/O address) must be configured manually using the diagnostics disk that ships with the adapter.

MORE INFORMATION

Below are the steps to configure the Attachmate Advanced ISCA adapter for legacy mode. The steps are also listed in the manual that ships with the adapter.
  1. Boot to DOS using a DOS-bootable diskette, and run ISCAPNP from the "Advanced ISCA Adapter Diagnostic and NWSAA Server Driver" diskette that ships with the adapter.
  2. The diagnostic program will search for the Advanced ISCA adapter. Because the adapter is programmed for Plug and Play mode by default, the following error will be displayed: "Adapter not enabled. Adapter is configured for Plug & Play mode, but no PnP BIOS is present." Click OK to clear the error.
  3. From the Adapter menu, select Configuration Mode. Select Legacy and then click OK.
  4. Select the I/O, memory, and IRQ settings for the adapter. Click OK.
  5. A dialog box will be displayed with the following text: "About to reprogram EEPROM. Do you want to continue?" Click Yes. For the changes to take effect, restart the PC using the Reset button or by turning the PC of and then back on.
  6. If the PC does not restart after changing the adapter settings, use the W1 jumper on the adapter to recover. Turn off the PC, take the card out, and disable the settings by placing the W1 jumper on both pins. Install the card into the PC again, and repeat the steps above. After the new settings are verified, remove the W1 jumper and restart the PC.
  7. Next, install the drivers for the adapter. Run SETUP.EXE from the Advanced ISCA Adapter SNA Server Driver disk that ships with the adapter. Follow the instructions on the screen during setup.
  8. Finally, configure the link service and the connection in SNA Server. See the online help in SNA Manager for more information.

REFERENCES

The information for this article was taken from the manual that ships with the Attachmate Advanced ISCA adapter.

The Attachmate Advanced ISCA Adapter discussed here is manufactured by Attachmate Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/15/2004
Keywords:KB183128
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