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STMicroelectronics Floppy Disk Controller for Win98
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.
IOS.vxd..............Windows Input/Output Supervisor Virtual Driver
STM98fdc.inf.........STM FDC installation file
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 98,
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 it may cause
the system to hang when performing floppy disk 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.
Installation Procedure :
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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) Windows will search for any updated drivers.
8) Select "Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. (Recommended)"
9) Direct Windows to locate the directory where STM98FDC.inf file is.
10) Windows will prompt you to save the older version of IOS.vxd file Select "YES".
11) After the driver is fully installed, 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.