If you purchased a flash-equipped EtherExpress adapter, the Boot ROM
is already installed.
If you don't have a flash-equipped adapter, you can order an
EtherExpress Flash Upgrade Kit (product code PROFLASHUP).
Booting the workstation from a network server requires two procedures:
- Setting up the server
- Setting up the workstation
Setting up the Server for Remote Boot
The server must have a disk image file (DIF) for your network operating
system. Run Novell's DOSGEN or Microsoft's Remote Program Load (RPL) to
create the disk image file.
For more information on creating a disk image, see your NOS
documentation and the help files for RPL on your network operating
system.
Setting up the Workstation
Diskless Workstation and a flash-equipped adapter
- Install the adapter in the workstation according to the
instructions on page 3 of the Installation Guide.
- Turn the computer on. The FLASHSET program stored in the adapter's
flash chip automatically runs and configures the adapter.
- If you want to change the configuration FLASHSET chose, select the
adapter and modify the settings. Make sure to choose the REMOTE
BOOT PROGRAM for your network operating system.
- Press F10 to save the configuration and exit FLASHSET.
- The computer finishes booting and connects to the remote boot
server.
Diskless Workstation and a Boot ROM-equipped Adapter
- Install the Boot ROM on the adapter according to the instructions
that came with the upgrade kit.
- Install the adapter in a computer with a disk drive according to
the instructions on page 3 of the Installation Guide.
- Put the Driver disk in a drive, switch to that drive, and type:
SOFTSET
- From the Main menu, select MANUAL SETUP.
- Select the configuration settings you want to assign to the
adapter. Make sure you use an I/O address, IRQ, and Boot ROM
address that aren't used by other devices in the diskless
workstation.
- Save the configuration settings and exit SOFTSET.
- Remove the adapter from this computer and install it in the
diskless workstation.
- Turn on the diskless workstation. The computer connects to the
remote boot server.
Computers with a Disk Drive
- Install the adapter in the computer according to the instructions
on page 3 of the Installation Guide.
- Turn on the computer. If you have a flash-equipped adapter, you'll
see the configuration program in the adapter's flash chip. Choose
Disable FLASHSTART permanently.
- Put the Driver disk in a drive, switch to that drive, and type:
SOFTSET
- From the Main menu, select MANUAL SETUP.
- Select the configuration settings you want to assign to the
adapter. Make sure to specify the remote boot program for your
network operating system.
- Save the configuration settings and exit SOFTSET.
- Restart the computer. The computer connects to the remote boot
server.
If the Workstation won't Boot from the Network
Make sure:
- The server you prepared for RPL is on the same network as the
workstation.
- The cable is securely connected to the adapter.
- The Flash chip address doesn't conflict with any other devices in
the computer.