User Manual EasyDrive Version 4.0
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Note:
If no unused IDE channel is available, you can connect the EasyDrive to
an additional IDE controller card (available from altec as an option).
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If DOS drivers for the EasyDrive are already installed on your PC, please remove
the entries from the files "config.sys“ and "autoexec.bat“.
4.1.1 Installation under Windows 95/98 and ME
Step 1:
Start Windows 95/98 or ME
Step 2:
Copy the driver files as follows:
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Insert the altec Support Disk in drive "A:".
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Start the Device Manager in the Control Panel.
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Choose the option "Do not look for new hardware" and click "Next".
You will then be shown a list of device types, e.g. modems, HD controllers etc.
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Choose the device type "SCSI Controller".
You will be shown a list of the SCSI controllers which are already known to
Windows.
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Click "Diskette" and confirm the prompt for "A:" with "Next".
You should then see a single device with the name "EasyDrive Virtual SCSI
Controller."
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Click "Next" to install the driver.
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Confirm the prompt for the file "veasy.mpd" with the default setting "A:" by
clicking "Next".
Windows will now copy the driver to the following subdirectory:
WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS
Windows will now prompt you to reboot the PC. Confirm the prompt with
"Yes".
Step 3:
Restart the computer:
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After installing the driver, it is necessary to reboot the PC to load and activate
the driver. Close all currently running programs and restart Windows.
