Instructions for installing the AccelePort epca driver with RedHat Linux 7.3

1. Prepare for installation logging:

   script

2. Determine if "egcs" compilers are installed by typing:

   rpm -qa | grep egcs

   Look for lines with "compat-egcs". If they are found, skip the next step. If not, install compat-egcs-[version] and compat-glibc-[version] from your RedHat installation media:

   rpm -ivh compat-egcs-[version].i386.rpm

   rpm -ivh compat-glibc-[version].i386.rpm

3. Determine if the kernel source is installed for your running kernel:

   uname -r

   This shows the currently running kernel version.

   rpm -aq | grep kernel-source

   The versions displayed after the kernel-source package must match the 'uname -r' version exactly. If not, please install the matching kernel source from your installation media or from a download source.

   rpm -ivh kernel-source[version]

   Create a symbolic link from your kernel source to /usr/src/linux by typing:

   ln -s /usr/src/linux-[version]  /usr/src/linux

4. Copy the file 4001450N.src.rpm from our web or ftp site in binary mode to your Linux box.

5. Change directory to where the driver file is located and rebuild the driver by typing:

   rpm --rebuild 4001450N.src.rpm

6. Change to directory /usr/src/redhat/RPMS/i386 and use rpm to install the new driver package by typing:

   cd /usr/src/redhat/RPMS/i386

   rpm -i epca-1.50-1.i386.rpm

7. Configure the adapter, number of concentrators and ports by running the digiConf program. The program will prompt for information such as number of boards, board type, etc. Type:

   digiConf

   Answer the various prompts accordingly.

8. Remove the old built-in epca module:
   

   
   rm /lib/modules/`uname-r`/kernel/drivers/char/epca.o
   
   

   
   
9. Start the service and load the module by typing:

   /etc/init.d/epca start

10. Set up your machine to have the drivers load automatically at boot time by typing:

    chkconfig --add epca

11. Completing the installation, press:

    [Ctrl] d

    If any errors occur during this installation, please send the file named typescript located in the directory where you began this installation to Support Wizards for analysis.