- the operating system can only be booted from this slot if you specify drive A: or drive C:
- if another drive is already present with this drive letter, it will be disabled and can no
longer be accessed.
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Memory Base Address
This field specifies at which base address PCMCIA memory cards (e.g. SRAM and
standard FLASH cards) should be mapped. Possible values are C8000h to E0000h in
steps of 4 kB. The rules for choosing this address are the same as for the address of
the BIOS extension.
Note! Ensure that the memory base addresses for slots 1 and 2 lie in the selected
memory area and that the following three configurable ranges do not overlap:
a) BIOS extension: 8 kB
b) Memory range slot 0
4 kB (if enabled)
b) Memory range slot 1
4 kB (if enabled)
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I/O Base Address
This field specifies at which base address PC Card ATA-type memory cards should be
mapped. This field cannot be changed at present and is preset to 260h.
C) Section“Slot 0 (lower) Configuration”
This section is used to configure the lower PCMCIA slot. The entry field descriptions are
the same as for slot 1.
Press F10 after specifying all settings in accordance with your requirements. You will
be prompted whether you want to store the changed settings. Press Y to accept
(Please note! On German keyboards press Z instead of Y since the German keyboard
driver is not yet loaded at this stage of booting). After a further prompt, the altec Setup
program then carries out a system restart.
2.2 Windows 95
Windows 95 has built-in PC Card support which can be used to access the PCBoardCard.
Alternatively, access can take place using the altec BIOS extension firmware.
2.2.1 Installing the PCMCIA support for Windows 95
a ) Shut down Windows 95, switch off the PC and open the PC’s case.
b ) Deactivate the BIOS extension firmware on the PCBoardCard with the appropriate
jumper and insert the card in an unused 16-bit (long) ISA slot after removing the slot’s
cover plate at the rear of the PC.
c ) Fasten the PCBoardCard with the cover plate screw.
d ) Close the PC’s case, switch on the PC and start Windows 95.
e ) Start the Hardware Assistant as described in the Windows 95 User Manual and search
for new hardware. Confirm the prompt for automatic search with Yes and Next and
choose PCMCIA Socket -> Manufacturer -> Cirrus Logic -> Next.
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