1. rload95d.exe Driver
2. README.TXT File Contents

README.TXT Driver File Contents (rload95d.exe)

                   GWBoot: Gateway 2000 System Install v5.0
                    Copyright 1996-1998 by Hunter Beanland

If you have ever had to completely reload all the software on your system,
you would know how pain staking it can be - It takes hours, is really complex
to get all those patches and drivers working, and often involves spending an
hour to two with the Technical Support Centre. This program automates most of
these operations so it makes your life easier and perform the tasks in a
fraction of the time. This program also can install all the different models
of CDROM drives that Gateway 2000 Australia have sold as well as perform a
few other handy little tricks. Some individual DOS utilities on the disk
version may cause data loss if used incorrectly - please read the prompts
carefully before selecting. See the Disclaimer below for further details.

=== To run this program

You can either boot off this disk (preferable), and the menu will
automatically appear or you can change to the drive or directory where all
the program files are located and run GWBOOT.
Some parts of this program may not run correctly if running inside Windows.

===--- The Main Menu ---===

By using the arrow keys and enter, you can move the red hi-lite bar to the
menu item you wish to run. A description of each item is listed below.

=== Auto Reload System

A quick status check of your system is done and the results are displayed on
the screen. If an operating system is installed, then this option has nothing
to do and will exit. Otherwise, after selecting which operating system you
wish to load, (95/98 or NT) the program will partition your drive, (if blank)
Format all the unformatted drives and then Reload your operating system.
This sequence is aimed at doing all of these things with little or no input
from you. Each of these 3 stages (partition, format, reload) are described in
more detail one page below.
One thing to note is that the PC will reboot after the partitioning is done.
Once the program re-starts, it will prompt you for about 15 seconds. If you
press N during this time the Auto Reload will cancel, otherwise it will
continue where it left off.

=== Maintenance Menu

By selecting this, the Maintenance Menu will appear. See below for the
commands available in the Maintenance section.

=== Install CDROM driver

This option will check for the current CDROM driver pack on the hard drive
and extract it if not found. All four IDE controllers (if present) are
scanned for ATAPI CDROMs. If a drive is found, then you are prompted with
install options. By not installing any drivers (option 5), the main driver
list will be presented for choice of driver.
If no drive is detected you will be asked whether or not to scan for MKE or
SCSI drives. During this scan the program will try to load each driver in an
attempt to find the correct one. It may not load the correct driver as some
drivers conform to a very similar protocol, but not the exactly the same. If
your CDROM drive does not work correctly after installing a driver, re-run
the program, answer no to the driver that you installed last time, and try
the next detected driver.
You also have the option to view a list of available drivers and manually
select the correct one.

If the driver loads correctly, you will be prompted as to how you would like
that driver installed:
1. Installs the appropriate lines into your config and autoexec files.
Previous entries will be removed. Config.sys and autoexec.bat are backed up
and renamed to extensions of GWB.
2. Creates a DOS shortcut (PIF) icon called DOS-CD on the Windows 95/98
desktop and adds MSCDEX to DOSSTART.BAT. (If Windows 95/98 is installed)
3. Installs both options 1 and 2.
4. Loads the driver (if not already loaded) and MSCDEX resident so the CDROM
drive can be accessed. The system's configuration is not modified.
5. Doesn't install anything, but shows a list of drivers that can be
installed.
The CDROM drivers are stored in the C:\CDROM directory. Do not delete this
directory. Further driver info is available in the C:\CDROM\DRIVERSx.TXT file.

=== Auto Partition Hard Drive

This option will only work if there are no partitions detected on the first
drive. If DOS versions up to and including 7.0 (Win95a) or Windows NT will be
used then the drive will be partitioned into 2Gb partitions. If a later
version of DOS is used (that supports FAT32) then the first partition will be
2Gb and the rest of the drive in another partition. The actual partitioning
is done by FDISK which is feed all the commands necessary. The system will
reboot after partitioning for the changes to take effect.

=== Auto Format Hard Drives

You are given two options when this option is selected, either: format only
unformatted drives or format all drives. If the c: is formatted, then the
system files are also copied to the drive. Typically it can take between 5
and 15 minutes to format all the drives. 

=== Reload Windows 95/98
=== Reload Windows NT

This will kick start the Reload scripts. In a sub-directory of the disk or CD
is a set of batch and script files that can automate the installation of the
operating system, drivers, patches and basic configuration. The System CD
must be inserted in the drive and the CDROM drivers must be loaded to run
this option. Simply follow the couple of prompts and in around 15 minutes
Windows will be installed.

NOTE: In the initial versions of the System Install disk, the NT scripts were not
included as they were not complete at time this started shipping. 

=== Help

This will display this help file. Use the Arrow and Page keys to move up and
down through it. Press the Escape key to exit this view.

=== Exit to DOS

This will terminate the program and drop you to a DOS prompt. If you have
finished running the program, remove the disk and reboot your PC or to run
the program again type GWBOOT and press enter.

===--- The Maintenance Menu ---===

=== Edit config.sys
=== Edit autoexec.bat

These options will simply start the MS-DOS editor and open the appropriate
file. If the EDIT.COM/EXE file is not located in the DOS PATH, you
will receive a message: "This option is not available at this time".
The commands that are run are: EDIT C:\CONFIG.SYS and EDIT C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT

=== Reload MBR and system files

This option will rebuild the Master Boot Record and transfer the system files
from the default drive (not C:!) to your C:. This will overwrite any viruses
in the Boot record, fix any corrupted system files and overcome the error
messages: "Missing operating system" or "Invalid or missing command
interpreter". The commands that are executed are: FDISK /MBR and SYS C:
file. If the FDISK and SYS files are not found in the DOS PATH you will
receive a message: "This option is not available at this time".
This option will not cause any data loss.
WARNING: Before running this option you MUST make sure that your hard drive
parameters in the CMOS Setup are correct and the DOS version you are using is
the same as the version on your hard drive.

=== Run Check Disk
=== Run Scan Disk
These options will run Check Disk and Scan Disk respectively. The commands
that are executed are: CHKDSK C:/F and SCANDISK C:
file. If the CHKDSK or SCANDISK files are not located in DOS PATH
you will receive a message: "This option is not available at this time".
WARNING: Before running these options you MUST make sure that your hard
drive parameters in the CMOS Setup are correct.

=== Test Hard Drive

This will run GWSCAN.EXE - a Gateway hard disk scanning utility. This can
accurately determine if the drive has any faults and test performance of any
brand drive and  repair Western Digital drives only.
If the GWSCAN.EXE file is not found in the DOS PATH then you will receive a
message: "This option is not available at this time".
WARNING: Before running these options you MUST make sure that your hard
drive parameters in the CMOS Setup are correct.

=== Clear BIOS Setup

By running this, the PC's NVS RAM will be cleared (reset to BIOS defaults).
An external program (CLRNVS.COM) is run is do this. The PC will reboot as
soon as the program is finished. You may have to go into the PC's BIOS setup -
usually F1 or F2 at POST and select "Save and Exit" if the POST reports any
error after this procedure.

=== Backup/Restore config files

If you choose backup, this will copy the files: CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT,
WIN.INI, SYSTEM.INI, CONTROL.INI and if Windows95/98 is installed USER.DAT,
SYSTEM.DAT and MSDOS.SYS to a floppy disk. The floppy must be 1.44Mb,
formatted and blank. SYSTEM.DAT is usually a large file, so it may need a
second blank floppy to copy on to.
If you choose Restore, then you can restore each of the files you backed up
using the above procedure. You do not have to restore every file.
WARNING: If you are restoring an old backup you should do a fresh backup to
another set of disks first. Restoring an old backup may stop new programs
from working.

=== Multi-Config Boot Menu

This option will install a multi-config menu into your config and autoexec
files. This will give you a startup menu which allows you to boot up with
different memory configurations:

Windows                         <-- XMS and runs Windows
DOS - Extended memory (XMS)     <-- as above but does not run windows
DOS - Expanded memory (EMS)     <-- as above but EMS as well
DOS - No memory drivers         <-- gives raw extended memory only

The top 2 options are what you would normally use.
Run the Multi-Config Boot Menu option again to remove it.
Config.sys, autoexec.bat and msdos.sys (if altered) are backed up and renamed
to extensions of .gw2

=== Configuration Report

This option will gather information about your computer and create a report
stored in the file C:\PCINFO.TXT. After compiling this report which may take
30-60 seconds, you will be shown it. Use the Arrow and Page keys to move up
and down through it. Press P to print and the Escape key to exit.
This information is very useful in some circumstances. ie: when talking to or
faxing a technician. This option requires the DOS files: MEM, CHKDSK and
ATTRIB in the DOS PATH.

=== Test Input Devices

This option will allow you to move your input devices and press the buttons
or keys to test that they are functioning properly.
Press Escape twice when finished.
Keyboard:  <-- key pressed goes here
Mouse:     <-- mouse x and y coordinates and button status here
Joystick:  <-- all 4 joystick axis positions and button status here

Notes:
If you have a Plug and Play sound card, the ICU (DWCFGMG.SYS) must be loaded
for the joystick to be recognised.
A mouse driver must be loaded to be recognised.
Most joysticks only use the first 2 axis.

=== Help

This will display this help file. Use the Arrow and Page keys to move up and
down through it. Press the Escape key to exit this view.

=== Return to Main Menu

This will drop you back to the Main Menu screen.

=== Miscellaneous - Things that are assumed

Normal boot & system drive is C:
The DOS version on the install disk is the same as C:
Disk compression/interpretation is not used or drive must be mounted/opened
first.

=== Problems

If you have found that your CDROM does not function properly, make sure that
the correct driver has been loaded. Many drivers may load correctly, but will
not work unless you have selected the correct one. Reboot off this disk, and
try another driver.
If the CDROM draw does not eject and the busy stays on, check that you have
not plugged an IDE drive into a MKE Panasonic interface.
Also check for power to the drive and that the cables are correctly installed.
For further help, please call Gateway 2000 Customer Support.

=== Acronyms

MKE = Matsushita-Kotobuki Electronics Industries = Panasonic
IDE = Integrated Disc Electronics
SCSI = Small Computer Systems Interface
MS = Microsoft Corporation

=== Disclaimer

If you are unsure of any of the functions of the above, please call
Gateway 2000 before proceeding. Although every effort has been made to ensure
the reliability of this product, it is provided on an as-is basis.
GATEWAY 2000 PTY LTD AND HUNTER BEANLAND ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY, FINANCIAL
OR OTHERWISE, FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFIT, DATA,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DUE TO THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
USE OF THIS PROGRAM CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED AGREEMENT.

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