Install.txt Driver File Contents (BMA02.EXE)

Installing the Softex BayManager Software
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Before you install Softex BayManager software, we recommend that you close 
all applications and that any critical data files on your computer are 
backed up as a safety precaution.  If you already have a previous version 
of Softex BayManager installed in the system, please refer to the section, 
Upgrading the Softex BayManager Software, for directions on how to upgrade 
your system to the latest level of Softex BayManager. 


To install Softex BayManager for the first time on a system:
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1.	Insert Disk 1 of the Softex BayManager software into drive A:.  

Note:   If your installation media is a CDROM, then insert the CDROM 
        into the CDROM drive and follow the installation directions
 	that are on the CDROM.

2.	Click the Start button on the Windows Taskbar.

3.	Choose Run and enter A:\SETUP.EXE.

Note:   If your installation media is a CDROM, click on the displayed 
        hyperlink or launch SETUP.EXE to install Softex BayManager.

4.	Follow the directions displayed in the Softex BayManager installation 
        program.  Specify a pathname where you want Softex BayManager to be 
        installed.

5.	Reboot your system when prompted by the Setup program.  Once the 
        system has restarted, you can use the Softex BayManager software.

The installation program automatically places an icon, Softex BayManager, in 
the Windows Control Panel.  Please refer to Chapter 2, Quick Guide to Using 
BayManager, for instructions on how to use BayManager.

It is strongly suggested you familiarize yourself with the Softex BayManager
User's Guide and the Appendix A which is in the back of the User's Guide.

The Softex BayManager User's Guide can be found at the following 
locations on www.dell.com:

http://www.dell.com/products/notebook/latitude/win98.htm  or
http://www.dell.com/products/notebook/latitude/mediabayc.htm

Un-Installing the Softex BayManager Software:
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If you wish to un-install Softex BayManager, you can do so using the 
following steps:

1.	Click the Start button on the Windows Taskbar.  Select Settings, and 
        then Control Panel.

2.	Double-click the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel.

3.	Select Softex BayManager and then click the Add/Remove button.

4.	Follow the directions to un-install the Softex BayManager program.

5.	Reboot your system when prompted by the setup program.

After un-installing Softex BayManager, you will no longer be able to hot or 
warm swap the devices in your system bay(s).  You will need to shut off your 
computer to change bay devices.
 
Upgrading from a Previous Version of BayManager Software:
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If you already have a version of Softex BayManager installed on your
computer, perform the following steps:

1.	Un-install the previous version of Softex BayManager software.  
        Follow the steps outlined in the section, Un-Installing the Softex 
        BayManager Software.

2.	After the system has been restarted, you can install the new version 
        of Softex BayManager.  Follow the steps outlined in the section, 
        Installing the Softex BayManager Software.

3.	Reboot the system.  Now you can use the new version of Softex BayManager.
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How To Update Drivers Manually

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.

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