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STMicroelectronics Floppy Disk Controller for Win95
STPC ConsumerII and STPC Elite
By Kiwi Tan
July 2001
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INSTALLATION NOTES
FILES DESCRIPTION :
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readme.txt...........This file.
STM95fdc.inf.........STM FDC installation file
STM95fdc.bat.........Batch file to copy installation file
from floppy to harddisk in DOS prompt.
General Notes:
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Function of this driver is to replace Microsoft Windows
Standard Floppy Disk Controller with STMicroelectronic
Floppy Disk Controller.
FAQ
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# Why use STMicroelectronics Floppy Controller Driver (FCD)?
STMicroelectronic FCD is designed for Microsoft Windows 95,
because Standard Floppy Controller Driver conflict with our
device.
# What are the problems when using Standard (FDC)?
If the Standard FDC is not updated to STM FDC driver it may
cause the system to hang when performing any floppy disk
utility e.g read, write, format.
# Which STPC devices are affected?
STPC ConsumerII and STPC Elite floppy disk controller
device does not function properly when using MS Standard
FDC Driver.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
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Since STM FDC device does not work well with MS standard FDC,
you have to first copy the installation file onto your storage
media, e.g Hardisk, SCSI Harddisk from the DOS prompt, instead
of installing the STM FDC driver from the floppy drive in
Windows 95 directly.
Please read through the installing procedure below carefully.
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Installation Procedure :
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Copy STM FDC driver onto storage media
1) After BIOS P.O.S.T (power-on self-test), interrupt the system
from booting Windows95 by pressing "Shift-F5" simultaneously
and enter into DOS prompt command.
2) A batch file STM95fdc.bat will create a directory onto your
storage media (default on Drive C) and copy the installation
file onto directory c:\STM95fdc
Reboot System and Start Windows95
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1) Goto "SETTINGS" and select "CONTROL PANEL"
2) From the "CONTROL PANEL" menu select "SYSTEM".
3) In "SYSTEM PROPERTIES" goto "DEVICE MANAGER" and
select Floppy Disk Controller Icon.
4) Open "Floppy Disk Controller" icon and select
"Standard Floppy Disk Controller".
5) Click "PROPERTIES" and select "DRIVERS".
6) Click onto "UPDATE DRIVER..." icon.
7) Allow Windows to search for updated driver.
Select "YES" (Recommended)
8) Make sure there is no floppy disk in the drive.
9) Select "OTHER LOCATIONS" icon and direct Windows to c:\STM95FDC
directory.
10) Click "OK" and "FINISH"
11) When the installation is completed reboot the system.
Notes :
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1) Do not installed STMicroelectonics Floppy Controller
Driver as a new hardware. The driver will not work properly.
2) If the STM FDC still does not function properly. Remove
all devices from FDC and reinstall STM FDC.
Further Technical help :
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If you still encounter further problem, please submit all
enquiry to stpc.support@st.com or look at our websites for
new driver updates.
http://www.st.com/stpc
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.