Installing NetWare 3.12 from CD-ROM using a single Adaptec 1640 SCSI Controller

Due to a problem with Adaptec's DOS and NetWare drivers, normal installation of NetWare 3.12 from CD-ROM is not supported. However listed below is a "WORK AROUND" to the problem.

To install NetWare the CD-ROM drive must be able to be accessed as a DOS drive.

Listed below are recommend settings that enable the CD-ROM to be accessed as a DOS device.

CONFIG.SYS
DEVICE=ASPI4DOS.SYS /D /i
DEVICE=ASPICD.SYS /D:ROM

AUTOEXEC.BAT
C:\MSCDEX.EXE /D:ROM /L:D /M:10 /V /E

The CD-ROM can now be accessed as drive D.

Invoke INSTALL.BAT from the CD-ROM (D:\NETWARE.312\ENGLISH).

Continue with the install program until SERVER.EXE activates. At this stage, down the server and exit to DOS.

Remove all CD-ROM related drivers from CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT (see above), reboot the machine and activate SERVER.EXE.

Complete the installation steps as normal until NetWare prompts to copy SYSTEM and PUBLIC files.

Return to the NetWare SYSTEM CONSOLE (Ctrl Esc) and enter the commands below:-

LOAD C:ASPICD
LOAD C:CDROM
CD MOUNT NETWARE_312

The CD-ROM will mount as a NetWare Volume. This task takes approximately 4 minutes.

Return to the NetWare INSTALL SCREEN (Ctrl Esc).

When NetWare prompts to copy SYSTEM and PUBLIC files press "F6"

Specify the path to read files as: NETWARE_312:\NETWARE.312\ENGLISH

NetWare will now copy all the SYSTEM and PUBLIC files correctly.

Complete any other installation steps as normal.

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