Section 3. Installing and Using Software
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PlexWriter 12/4/32 Operation Manual
Install or Update SCSI Support
The software to allow your SCSI board to operate depends on your operating system
and on which Plextor kit you purchased.
Plextor SCSI Drive with Software Kit
This kit does not include a SCSI interface board. If you already have a SCSI board
installed in your computer, or you are purchasing one separately, make sure the SCSI
driver is up to date.
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If you have Windows 95/98: You need a mini-port driver file (.MPD) that
allows your SCSI board to operate with Windows 95/98. Many mini-port drivers
are included with Windows 95/98. However, if your SCSI board was released
recently, it may not be supported by your version of Windows 95/98. In this case,
contact the SCSI board manufacturer at their web site for the required .MPD file.
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If you have Windows NT: You need a .SYS file that allows your SCSI board to
operate with Windows NT. Some .SYS files are included with Windows NT.
However, if your SCSI board was released recently, it may not be supported; in
this case, contact the SCSI board manufacturer at their web site for the required
.SYS file.
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If you have DOS or Windows 3.x: You need an ASPI manager file for
DOS/Windows 3.x to support your SCSI board. ASPI managers are provided by
SCSI board manufacturers. Even if you have an ASPI manager file, it may need
to be updated to work with your PlexWriter drive. Contact the SCSI board
manufacturer at their web site for the latest driver version.
To install or update SCSI support for an existing SCSI board:
1. Try using the SCSI interface with your PlexWriter drive. If it works, you
probably don’t need to install or update the SCSI driver.
2. If you need to install or update SCSI support in your computer, follow the
installation instructions supplied by the SCSI manufacturer.
Plextor SCSI Drive with PCI SCSI Kit
If you bought a PlexWriter SCSI drive with PCI SCSI Kit, Plextor has included the
applicable MPD,
SYS and ASPI manager files. These are on your Plextor software
disc.
To install SCSI support for the new SCSI board:
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Follow the instructions in “Appendix B: Installing a SCSI Drive in Windows.”
