EXTRACTING COMTROL DRIVERS PACKAGES This file describes how to manipulate a driver package downloaded from the Comtrol FTP/Web site or from other media to your system for installation. Driver package names are released with the following format: 180####X[tar pax].zzz Where: 180####: Comtrol part number. For example, 1800014. X: Revision letter, may be followed by a beta level number; for example, A_5. pax: Optional. Archive format for QNX systems. tar: Optional. Archive format for UNIX systems. zzz: File Suffix, which can be any of the following: .zip Archive suffix for PKUNZIP or WinZip(R) .exe Self-extracting file .Z Compressed format for UNIX systems .tz Archive suffix for tar and compressed files .F Compressed format for QNX systems .[t]gz Archive suffix for tar and gnuzip files The name of the driver package will be referred to as pkgname in the following procedures. ================================================================= Novell and DOS (PKUNZIP) Use the following procedure to extract driver files. 1. Download the driver package or locate the package on the distribution media, and copy to a temporary directory on your system. 2. Go to your temporary directory and use PKUNZIP to extract the files: pkunzip -d pkgname.zip 3. Optionally, copy the extracted driver files to a blank floppy to create an installation diskette (or you can install from the temporary directory on your hard drive). 4. To install, follow the software installation instructions found in the software installation documentation or readme.txt file that accompanies the driver. See FURTHER INFORMATION for details on downloading current documentation. ================================================================= Windows 95/98 and Windows NT (WinZip) Use the following procedure to extract driver files. 1. Download the driver package or locate the package on the distribution media, and copy to a temporary directory on your system. 2 In Windows Explorer, double-click on the file and follow the on-line instructions. NOTE: Creating a new directory to place the extracted files is recommended. 3. Optionally, copy the extracted driver files to a blank floppy to create an installation diskette (or you can install from the temporary directory on your hard drive). 4. To install, follow the software installation instructions found in the software installation documentation or readme.txt file that accompanies the driver. See FURTHER INFORMATION for details on downloading current documentation. ================================================================= Windows 95/98 and Windows NT (Self-Extracting) Use the following procedure to extract driver files. 1. Download the driver package or locate the package on the distribution media, and copy to a temporary directory on your system. 2. Double-click on the driver package; the self-extractor utility starts. The utility displays your system’s default target drive and directory where the extracted files will be placed. (For example, c:\Comtrol) 3. Optionally, enter a target drive and/or directory. NOTE: Creating a new directory to place the extracted files is recommended. 4. Click the Unzip button. When the process is finished, a message displays, and you may close the self-extractor utility. 5. Optionally, copy the extracted driver files to a blank floppy to create an installation diskette (or you can install from the directory on your hard drive). 6. To install, follow the instructions found in the software installation documentation or readme.txt file that accompanies the driver. See FURTHER INFORMATION for details on downloading current documentation. ================================================================= SCO OpenServer, SCO UNIX, or SCO XENIX Driver Package Extraction (compressed Image files) If you have downloaded the driver package on to a DOS based system, copy the package to a DOS formatted diskette. Use the doscp command to copy the driver package from a DOS diskette into a temporary directory on the UNIX/XENIX system. For example: doscp a:pkgname.z /tmp/pkgname.Z This copies the package file onto the UNIX box into the /tmp directory. Make sure you use a capital Z. ------------------------------------------------ Use the following procedure to extract driver files: 1. Copy or download the driver package to a temporary directory. (For example: /tmp) 2. In the temporary directory, use the uncompress command on the package file. For example: uncompress pkgname.Z This uncompresses the file and provides you with a diskette image file named pkgname. 3. Create an installation diskette by using the dd command to copy the package file out to a floppy drive. For example: dd if=pkgname of=/dev/rfd?135ds18 (high density 3.5") where ? = 0 or 1 depending on primary or secondary drive. For more options for dd, consult the man pages for dd. 4. Use the Custom utility to install the package from the installation diskette. Consult the man pages for more information about Custom. 5. For further configuration information, refer to the software installation documentation or the readme file packaged with the driver. See FURTHER INFORMATION for details on downloading current documentation. ================================================================= Linux Driver Package Extraction (tar and gunzip files) If you have downloaded the driver package on to a DOS based system, copy the package file to a DOS formatted diskette. Use the mount command to mount the diskette in order to copy the driver package to the /usr/src directory on your system. For example: mkdir /dos mount -t msdos /dev/fd0 /dos cp /dos/pkgname.[t]gz /usr/src/pkgname.[t]gz umount /dos Or you may use the mcopy command to copy the driver package to the /usr/src directory on your linux system. For example: mcopy a:pkgname.[t]gz /usr/src/pkgname.[t]gz ------------------------------------------------ Use the following procedure to extract driver files: 1. If you haven’t already done so, copy or download the driver package to the /usr/src/ directory. 2. In the /usr/src directory, use the tar command to uncompress and extract the driver files. tar xzvf pkgname.[t]gz This creates a subdirectory (ie. comtrol or vs1000) that contains the device driver and associated files. 3. For installation instructions, refer to the readme file packaged with the driver. ================================================================== SCO UnixWare Driver Package Extraction (tar and compressed files) If you have downloaded the driver package on to a DOS based system, copy the package file to a DOS formatted diskette. Use the appropriate copy command to copy the driver package from a DOS formatted diskette to the /var/spool/pkg directory on a UnixWare system. For example: Unixware 2.X: doscp a:pkgname.z /var/spool/pkg/pkgname.Z Unixware 7.X: mcopy a:pkgname.z /var/spool/pkg/pkgname.Z NOTE: For Unixware 7.X, you will need to install mtools from the Skunkware CD. ------------------------------------------------ Use the following procedure to extract driver files: 1. If you haven’t already done so, copy or download the driver package to the /var/spool/pkg directory. 2. In the /var/spool/pkg directory, as root, type: uncompress pkgname.Z tar xvf pkgname This creates a subdirectory (for example, rckt) that contains the device driver and associated files. 3. To install the driver, type: pkgadd [name of subdirectory]. 4. For further configuration information, refer to the software installation documentation, or readme file packaged with the driver. See FURTHER INFORMATION for details on downloading current documentation. ================================================================== Solaris Driver Package Extraction (tar and compressed files) If you have downloaded the driver package on to a DOS based system, copy the package file to a DOS formatted diskette. Use the volcheck command to check the floppy, and mount it. Then copy the driver package to the /var/spool/pkg directory on your Solaris system. For example: volcheck cp /floppy/floppy#/pkgname.z /var/spool/pkg/pkgname.Z NOTE: Where # is the drive number (0 or 1). Type eject to unmount the diskette. OR 1. Start up OpenWindows by typing: /usr/openwin/bin/openwin 2. Go to the File Manager. 3. Insert the diskette that contains the Solaris file you downloaded. 4. Go to the File menu and select Check Floppy. 5. Drag the pkgname.Z file from the floppy to the /var/spool/pkg directory. ------------------------------------------------ Use the following procedure to extract driver files. 1. If you haven’t already done so, copy or download the driver package to the /var/spool/pkg directory. 2. In the /var/spool/pkg directory, as root and type: uncompress pkgname.Z tar xvf pkgname This creates a subdirectory named (for example, rckt) that contains the device driver and associated files. 3. To install the driver, type: pkgadd [name of subdirectory]. 4. For further configuration information, refer to the software installation documentation or the readme file packaged with the driver. See FURTHER INFORMATION for details on downloading current documentation. ================================================================== QNX Driver Package Extraction (pax and frozen files) If you have downloaded the driver package on to a DOS based system, copy the package file to a DOS formatted diskette. Use the following procedure to transfer a driver package on a DOS formatted diskette on to a QNX system. Use the Dosfsys command to mount the DOS formatted diskette and copy the driver package from the DOS diskette to the /bin directory on a QNX system. For example: Dosfsys a=/dev/fd0 cp /dev/fd0/pkgname.f /bin/pkgname.F ------------------------------------------------ Use the following procedure to extract driver files: 1. To extract the driver files, type: install -u pkgname.F OR cat pkgname.F | melt | pax -rv This creates a subdirectory named (for example, Comtrol) that contains the device driver and associated files. 2. You can now do one of the following: * Add this directory to your binary path or * Make links or copy the Comtrol drivers files (Dev##.rckt) to your /bin directory. ------------------------------------------------ Use the following procedure to create a Comtrol QNX driver diskette: 1. Follow Steps 1-3 under "QNX Driver File Extraction." 2. Place a diskette into the floppy drive (/dev/fd0). 3. To create the diskette, type: cat pkgname.F | vol -ws2 /dev/fd0 4. To install from the floppy, type: install By default, install will look for the floppy. 5. For further configuration information, refer to the software installation documentation or readme file package with the driver. Note: You can use the ’use’ command to list the driver’s parameters and load the driver as discussed in the software installation documentation. See FURTHER INFORMATION for details on downloading current documentation. ================================================================== FreeBSD Driver Package Extraction (tar and gunzip files) If you have downloaded the driver package on to a DOS based system, copy the package file to a DOS formatted diskette. Use the mount_msdos command to mount the diskette in order to copy the driver package to a temporary directory on your system. For example: mkdir /dos (Insert the diskette into the drive.) mount_msdos /dev/fd0 /dos cp /dos/pkgname.[t]gz /tmp/pkgname.[t]gz umount /dos ------------------------------------------------ Use the following procedure to extract driver files: 1. If you haven’t already done so, copy or download the driver package to a temporary directory. 2. In your temporary directory, use the tar command to uncompress and extract the driver files. tar xzvf pkgname.[t]gz This extracts the device driver files and associated text files. 3. For installation instructions, refer to the readme file packaged with the driver. ================================================================== FURTHER INFORMATION If you received media packaged with your hardware, you can check the ftp or web site address below for updated: * Device driver or diagnostics for your operating system * Software installation documentation http://www.comtrol.com/coperate.htm or ftp://ftp.comtrol.com/ ================================================================== TECHNICAL SUPPORT Before contacting Comtrol Technical Support, please make sure that you have the following information: - Comtrol product name and model number - Comtrol driver software product and revision and/or version - Operating system type and release number - Computer make, model, and speed - If ISA, your I/O address selections - If using IRQ, your interrupt selection - List other devices in the computer and their I/O addresses CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS: email: support@comtrol.com web: http://www.comtrol.com ftp: ftp://ftp.comtrol.com fax: (651) 494-4199 phone: (651) 494-4100 COMTROL EUROPE: email: support@comtrol.co.uk web: http://www.comtrol.co.uk fax: +44 (0) 1 869-323-211 phone: +44 (0) 1 869-323-220 ================================================================== TRADEMARKS Comtrol is a registered trademark of Comtrol Corporation. 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