Installing windows 98 or me driver software – B&B Electronics 3PCIU4 User Manual

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Driver Software Installation

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Chapter 3

Manual Documentation Number 3PCIoUx-1008

Installing Windows 98 or ME Driver Software

Installation of the MIport driver software on Windows 98 is a three-step
process:

1. Windows searches for and identifies new hardware that has been

installed.

2. You use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the driver

software for the card.

3. You use the Found New Hardware Wizard to install the software for

each port on the card.

There are several possible methods for installing the software. The procedure
outlined here is recommended for most situations.

Note: If at some point in the future, you want to update these drivers,

remove the old drivers before installing the new version. Refer to
Chapter 6 for driver removal procedures.

Windows Settings

Windows Classic settings are used in the following screenshots. To configure
Windows for Windows Classic settings, position the mouse pointer over the

Taskbar

(at the bottom of the Desktop), then right click. On the menu that

appears, click

Properties

. The

Taskbar and Start Menu Properties

dialog

will appear. Click the

Start Menu

tab, then click

Classic Start Menu

. Click

OK

.

Pre-Installation Steps

1. Configure the port(s) on the card for the desired mode (RS-232, RS-

422 or RS-485) using the three DIP switches on the card.

2. If configuring for RS-422 or RS-485 Modes, and bias or termination

resistors are needed, add them at this time.

Note: Refer to Chapter 2 of information on DIP switch settings and
bias/termination resistors.

3. Install the card in the slot. Use appropriate ESD handling

precautions.

4. Make sure PnP OS is set in the BIOS.

5. Power up the computer

6. Insert your driver disc in the CD-ROM drive.

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