Date: 10-24-95
WINDOWS 95 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MULTICARD
Overview
We suggest that you print this file out and read through it
before you try it. This is a simple, but sophisticated procedure.
We expect the people who try this to be experienced computer,
network, and Windows 95 users. It is not meant to be a Windows 95
or networking tutorial. If you are uncomfortable doing these
things or if these steps don't make sense, perhaps you should
find someone who is more comfortable following these instructions.
There are two situations these instructions apply to:
A. Already installed MultiCards in Windows 95
These instructions detail the steps to remove old
drivers and install new drivers.
B. First time MultiCard installation
These instructions detail the steps to install new
drivers for a first time MultiCard installation.
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A. Already installed MultiCards in Windows 95
Follow the procedure below to remove the old Windows 95
MultiCard drivers.
(NOTE: These instructions are only if you have previously
installed Win 95 MultiCard drivers and want to either reinstall
the drivers or install updated drivers. Also, your MultiCard
must already be installed and active in Windows 95 in order for
this process to be successful.)
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1. Start Windows 95 and go to the 'System' option in the
Control Panel.
2. At the next screen, click on the folder tab that says
'Device Manager'.
3. You will see a listing of devices that are seen by the
computer. Double-click on 'Multi-function Adapters'.
4. The 'Apex Data Multicard' should then appear. Click that
option, then click the box labeled 'Remove'.
5. You will be prompted that support for this card is going
to be removed. Select 'OK'. When it's finished, 'Multi
-function Adapters' will no longer appear on the screen.
6. Now go to your DOS prompt. From your WINDOWS directory, go
to the INF sub-directory. For example, CD\ INF
7. Now type the following: DIR OEM*.INF. For each filename
listed, type the following: TYPE OEMxxx.INF |MORE. When
you have identified the Apex Data Multicard OEMxxx.INF file,
DELETE it.
8. Type EXIT to return to Windows 95.
9. Close Windows 95 and turn off the computer. Now you're
ready to install updated drivers for the MultiCard.
10. Turn the computer on to start Windows 95.
12. Once Windows 95 is running, insert the MultiCard into a
PCMCIA slot on the computer.
13. A box will appear on the screen saying that Windows 95 has
detected new hardware. After that, you will be prompted to
choose from a menu of different items asking you how you
want to install the MultiCard drivers. Select 'Driver from
disk provided by hardware manufacturer'.
14. You will then be prompted to insert this driver diskette or
specify the path where the Win 95 MultiCard drivers are
located. After either specifying the path or inserting this
diskette, select 'OK'.
15. Windows 95 will go through two more detection phases with
new hardware being found. Repeat the above steps 13 & 14 on
each phase.
16. When finished, the MultiCard will be set to go. All you
need to do is configure your network support for the card.
This can be done in the 'Network' option in the Control
Panel (consult your Windows 95 instruction manual for the
proper steps on how to do this).
B. First time MultiCard installation
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1. Turn the computer on to start Windows 95.
2. Once Windows 95 is running, insert the MultiCard into a
PCMCIA slot on the computer.
3. A box will appear on the screen saying that Windows 95 has
detected new hardware. After that, you will be prompted to
choose from a menu of different items asking you how you
want to install the MultiCard drivers. Select 'Driver from
disk provided by hardware manufacturer'.
4. You will then be prompted to insert the driver diskette or
specify the path where the Win 95 MultiCard drivers are
located. After either specifying the path or inserting the
diskette, select 'OK'.
5. Windows 95 will go through two more detection phases with
new hardware being found. Repeat the above steps 3 & 4 on
each phase.
6. When finished, the MultiCard will be set to go. All you
need to do is configure your network support for the card.
This can be done in the 'Network' option in the Control
Panel (consult your Windows 95 instruction manual for the
proper steps on how to do this).
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.