
2. DOS/Windows 3.x
Note: 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 SSP-100: a Client Driver,
and a card Enabler. Both of these programs are executed from DOS (before entering
Windows) and allow operation of the SSP-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.
Client Driver (recommended)
File type: DOS device driver
File type: DOS executable
Interfaces to PCMCIA Card
and Socket Services software
(PCMCIA host adapter
independent)
Interfaces directly to Intel
82365SL and other PCIC
compatible PCMCIA host
adapters
Allows automatic configuration
of SSP-100 adapters upon
insertion (Hot Swapping)
Does not support automatic
configuration of adapters upon
insertion (Hot Swapping)
Requires PCMCIA Card and
Socket Services software
Does not require PCMCIA
Card and Socket Services
software
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 SSP-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.
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