Instructions for installing the AccelePort epca driver with Mandrake Linux 8.2

1. Prepare for installation logging:

   script

2. Determine if the required packages are installed

   rpm -qa | grep "package_name"

   This driver requires the following packages:

   • libncurses5-devel-5.2-23mdk.i586.rpm (located on Mandrake CD #2)
   • kernel-source-2.4.18-6mdk.i586.rpm (located on Mandrake CD #2)
   • egcs-1.1.2-58mdk.i586.rpm (located on Mandrake CD #1)
   • egcs-cpp-1.2.2-58mdk (located on Mandrake CD #3)

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

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

   rpm --rebuild 4001450N.src.rpm

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

   cd /usr/src/RPM/RPMS/i586

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

6. 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.

   
   

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

   /etc/rc.d/init.d/epca start

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

   chkconfig --add epca

9. 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.