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System Software
Installing System Software
To install system software using the parallel port on the Fiery X3e, you need:
• A PC with Windows 98
• A CD-ROM drive built in or attached
• At least 400MB of disk space free
• Support for ECP mode on the parallel port
• IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel cable, maximum length 1.8m (6 feet)
One end of the parallel cable requires a male connector for connecting to the female
mini-Centronics connector on the Fiery X3e.
The PC will need to be configured so the parallel port mode in the BIOS is set to ECP.
When you access the PC BIOS to set the parallel port mode to ECP, you may discover
that ECP is the default mode, or you may discover that ECP mode is not supported at
all. If ECP is not supported, you can either install an add-in board (not provided), use a
different PC, or opt for a much slower installation using Compatibility Mode.
In addition to accessing the BIOS, setting up the PC also requires certain port and
printer settings in Windows 98. Before you begin installing system software, follow the
procedure for setting up the PC.
