Technical Information Document
IBM PS/2 80386 MCA Memory Board Patch - TID135 (last modified 16AUG1995)
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abstract

The LOADER.DAT file is intended for dedicated NetWare v2.1x, v2.2 servers. The file fixes a conflict found between the NetWare operating system and the IBM PS/2 Enhanced 80386 Memory Expansion Option 2 MB and 4 MB Kit.

installation

Installation:
1) Make a backup copy of the @FDDF.ADF file found on the IBM Enhanced 80386 Memory Option diskette. Copy the file that is supplied, @FDDF.NOV, to the @FDDF.ADF file on this Option diskette. Install the IBM Enhanced 80386 Memory Option.

2) Make a backup copy of the existing LOADER.DAT in the NETGEN directory (2.1x), or the SYSTEM-1 directory (2.2). Copy the new LOADER.DAT file that is supplied to the old LOADER.DAT.

3) a) In v2.1x, run "NETGEN --NC" to set new and custom options. At the NetWare Installation Menu screen, select the "Custom Installation" option. Select the "Miscellaneous Maintenance" and "Load the Operating System." Answer "Yes" to the "Fix System Drive Table" option. Escape to the NetWare Installation Menu screen, and select the "Install Networking Software on File Server" option. Respond "Yes" to "Install the Cold Boot Loader."

     b) In v2.2, for existing systems, select "Maintain Existing System" option. At the "Actions to be Performed" menu, do not select the ZTEST option. First select the "Load NetWare v2.2 OS" option. Then select "Replace Track Zero Information." This will install the new loader to track zero. Press F10 to exit. The message "Installed cold boot loader" should appear.

4) Reboot and bring up the server.

symptoms

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

Files Included Size Date Time

\
  IBMMEM.TXT (This File)
  LOADER.DAT 6656 6-10-91 10:27a
   @FDDF.NOV 2253 5-23-91 12:00a

                      README FOR LOADER.DAT
This README file of IBMMEM.ZIP accompanies LOADER.DAT.

Purpose:
This LOADER.DAT is intended for NetWare v2.1x, v2.2 (dedicated server versions), and fixes a conflict found between the NetWare OS and the IBM PS/2 Enhanced 80386 Memory Expansion Option 2MB and 4MB Kit.

     2MB Kit - IBM p/n 34F3077 feature code 3077
     4MB Kit - IBM p/n 34F3011 feature code 3011

     * Both the 2 and 4MB versions of the memory card can also
         be identified by the same card sub assembly part number
         (located on the back of the card near the metal bracket).

This IBM card sub assembly part number is as follows:
p/n 49F5507-on adapters manufactured before July 1, 1990
p/n 87F9819-on adapters manufactured on or after July 1, 1990

This patch replaces the old patch IBMMEM.ZIP (910226) and fixes two potential issues:

1. The file server will be unable to boot from the hard drive if NetWare version 2.1x or 2.2 is installed before the IBM Memory Expansion Option is installed in the system. The IBM Memory Expansion Option software will overwrite the NetWare cold boot loader stored at Track 0 on a file server.

2. The file server will not recognize the IBM Expansion Option if the IBM Memory Expansion Option is installed before NetWare version 2.1x or 2.2 is installed in the system. NetWare version 2.1x or 2.2 will overwrite the IBM Memory Expansion Option software necessary to recognize the adapter. You may receive the statement "Error Loading User Device" and then the system may boot to BASIC.

Installation:
1) Make a backup copy of the @FDDF.ADF file found on the IBM Enhanced 80386 Memory Option diskette. Copy the file that is supplied, @FDDF.NOV, to the @FDDF.ADF file on this Option diskette. Install the IBM Enhanced 80386 Memory Option.

2) Make a backup copy of the existing LOADER.DAT in the NETGEN directory (2.1x), or the SYSTEM-1 directory (2.2). Copy the new LOADER.DAT file that is supplied to the old LOADER.DAT.

3) a) In v2.1x, run "NETGEN --NC" to set new and custom options. At the NetWare Installation Menu screen, select the "Custom Installation" option. Select the "Miscellaneous Maintenance" and "Load the Operating System." Answer "Yes" to the "Fix System Drive Table" option. Escape to the NetWare Installation Menu screen, and select the "Install Networking Software on File Server" option. Respond "Yes" to "Install the Cold Boot Loader."

     b) In v2.2, for existing systems, select "Maintain Existing System" option. At the "Actions to be Performed" menu, do not select the ZTEST option. First select the "Load NetWare v2.2 OS" option. Then select "Replace Track Zero Information." This will install the new loader to track zero. Press F10 to exit. The message "Installed cold boot loader" should appear.

4) Reboot and bring up the server.

solutions

Apply the files found in IBMMEM.EXE

contents 

Self-Extracting File Name:  ibmmem.exe

Files Included       Size   Date         Time    Version   Checksum

\
     @FDDF.NOV       2253   05-23-1991   00:00AM
    IBMMEM.TXT       4207   09-17-1993   01:07AM
    LOADER.DAT       6656   06-10-1991   10:27AM
Document Title: IBM PS/2 80386 MCA Memory Board Patch
Document ID: 135
Creation Date: 01JUL1993
Modified Date: 16AUG1995
Document Revision: 1
Novell Product Class: NetWare
Novell Product and Version: NetWare 2.2

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