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Manual Version 1.2 PCBoardCard: ISA-Slot PC Card Drive
2.4 Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
Windows NT has built-in PC Card support which can be used to access the PCBoardCard.
Alternatively, an optional software product from AWARD can be used. Windows NT is not
compatible with the altec BIOS extension firmware.
2.4.1 Installing the PCMCIA support for Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
a )
Switch off the PC
b )
Deactivate the BIOS extension firmware on the PCBoardCard with the appropriate
jumper and insert the card in an unused 16-bit ISA slot.
c )
Switch on the PC and start Windows NT.
d )
Activate the following services in System Setup in the Devices folder:
Device: PCMCIA
Start mode: Reboot
Device: Atdisk
Start mode: Reboot
e )
Shut down Windows NT and reboot the computer.
Notes:
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Due to a peculiarity of this operating system only one slot can be used. A drive
letter is created for both slots, but only one drive can be accessed. The directory
items are mirrored in the second drive.
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The sequence of assignment of the drive letters appears to be illogical, but you
can reassign them if necessary with the Hard Disk Manager.
PC Cards are not installed as removable media. Accordingly, they must be
inserted before system boot and must not be removed while the operating system
is running. Warning: Removing or inserting PC Cards while the operating system
is running can cause a system crash.
Special points to observe for SRAM cards:
1. Format SRAM cards with the command:
Format <drive>: /t:<no. of tracks> /n:8 /u
Important:
Parameter /n (no. of sectors) is hard wired in the BIOS extension
firmware to 8 sectors per track.
2. Calculating the format parameters:
No. of tracks = card capacity [kB] / 8
No. of tracks = card capacity[MB] x 128
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