2. DOS/Windows 3.x
Note: Quatech PCMCIA DOS support is dependent upon type of machine
and card and socket services software support. DOS support is not
guaranteed.
Two configuration software programs are provided with the DSP-100: a Client Driver,
and a card Enabler. Both of these programs are executed from DOS (before entering
Windows) and allow operation of the DSP-100 in both the DOS and Windows 3.x
environments. For optimal operation, however, the Client Driver is the preferred
method of installation and configuration. The table below highlights the differences
between these programs.
Does not require PCMCIA
Card and Socket Services
software
Requires PCMCIA Card and
Socket Services software
Does not support automatic
configuration of adapters upon
insertion (Hot Swapping)
Allows automatic configuration
of DSP-100 adapters upon
insertion (Hot Swapping)
Interfaces directly to Intel
82365SL and other PCIC
compatible PCMCIA host
adapters
Interfaces to PCMCIA Card
and Socket Services software
(PCMCIA host adapter
independent)
File type: DOS executable
File type: DOS device driver
Enabler
Client Driver (recommended)
Figure 2. Client Driver versus Enabler for DOS/Windows 3.x.
Card and Socket Services software is commercially available from several vendors for
most desktop and laptop PCs. If you are unsure whether Card and Socket Services
software is currently installed on your system, install the DSP-100 Client Driver as
discussed in following section. When loaded, the Client Driver will display an error
message if Card and Socket Services software is not detected.
DOS/Windows 3.x
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