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* Windows* 95 INF Update Utility for Intel(r) Chipsets *
* Installation, Usage, and Release Note Information *
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* Revision: 3.3.0.2 Production Release *
* Date: June 19, 1998 *
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* NOTE: *
* This document refers to desktop systems with *
* the following Intel chipsets: *
* 430HX, 430VX, 430TX, 440FX, 440LX, *
* 440EX, 440BX and 440GX. *
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* Also, the term "processor" refers to the Intel(r) Pentium(r) *
* processor, Pentium(r) processor with MMX(tm) Technology, *
* Pentium(r) Pro processor, Pentium(r) II processor, *
* Celeron(tm) processor, and Pentium(r) II Xeon(tm) processor *
* devices ONLY. *
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* INTRODUCTION *
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This utility program was developed for updating several
Windows 95 INF files so that the latest Intel chipset
components can be recognized or configured properly in the
system.
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* CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT *
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This document contains the following sections:
1. System Requirements
2. Contents of the Distribution Package
3. INF Files updated by the Software
4. Running the Software
5. Verifying INF Update by the Software
6. Troubleshooting
7. Release Notes
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* 1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS *
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This section describes the system requirements for the Windows 95
INF Update Utility for Intel Chipsets program:
NOTE: This utility is designed for and tested with Windows 95
only.
1. The system must contain a supported Intel processor and chipset
configuration:
Chipset: Intel 430FX, 430HX, 430TX, 430VX, 440FX, 440LX, 440EX,
440BX and 440GX.
Processor: Intel(r) Pentium(r) processor, Pentium(r) processor with
MMX(TM) Technology, Pentium(r) Pro processor,
Pentium(r) II processor, Celeron(tm) processor,
and Pentium(r) II Xeon(tm) processor devices ONLY.
2. Ensure that a mouse is connected to the system.
3. One of the following versions of Windows 95 must be
installed on the system prior to running utility program.
Windows 95 4.00.950 (Retail)
Windows 95 4.00.950b (OSR2 without USB Supplement)
Windows 95 4.00.950b (OSR2.1 with USB Supplement)
Windows 95 4.00.950c (OSR2.5 with or without USB Supplement)
4. This utility should only be used on desktop systems. The
utility must not be executed on notebook or portable systems
with or without dock.
5. It is assumed that all devices in system are enabled. This
utility may not work properly if there are devices in the
system which are disabled.
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* 2. CONTENTS OF THE DISTRIBUTION PACKAGE *
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Windows 95 Support for Intel Chipsets Installer package contains the
following items:
Date Time File
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SETUPEX.EXE
06/19/98 12:00a README.TXT
06/19/98 12:00a DATA.TAG
06/19/98 12:00a DATA1.CAB
06/19/98 12:00a LANG.DAT
06/19/98 12:00a LAYOUT.BIN
06/19/98 12:00a OS.DAT
06/19/98 12:00a SETUP.EXE
06/19/98 12:00a SETUP.INS
06/19/98 12:00a SETUP.INI
06/19/98 12:00a SETUP.LID
06/19/98 12:00a _INST32I.EX_
06/19/98 12:00a _ISDEL.EXE
06/19/98 12:00a _SETUP.DLL
06/19/98 12:00a _SYS1.CAB
06/19/98 12:00a _USER1.CAB
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* 3. INF FILES UPDATED BY THE SOFTWARE *
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The Windows 95 INF Update Utility for Intel Chipsets program
will update the INF files depending on which release of Windows 95
is used and which Intel chipset is present in the system. The following
table lists the INF files affected by the INF Update Installer:
INF File Windows 95 Windows 95 Windows 95 Windows 95
4.00.950 4.00.950b 4.00.950b 4.00.950c
Retail OSR2 w/o USB OSR2.1 w/ USB OSR2.5 w/ or w/o USB
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MSHDC.INF x x x x
MACHINE.INF x x x x
USB.INF N/A N/A x x
Note: USB.INF is only updated if Windows 95 4.00.950b or
4.00.950c with USB Supplement is installed.
Please check with your system provider to determine which OS
release and which Intel chipset are used in your
system.
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* 4. RUNNING THE SOFTWARE *
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This procedure is specific only to the version of the software
included in this package.
This subsection describes how to run the software on a system
where Windows 95 is installed.
1. Check the System Requirements. Windows 95 must be fully
installed and running on the system prior to running this
software.
2. Close any running applications. You may experience some
difficulties if you don't do this.
3. Run SETUP.EXE.
4. Click Next on Welcome Screen to read and agree to the license agreement.
5. Click Yes if you agree to continue. Note: If you click No,
program will terminate.
6. Click Next on Installer screen.
7. Click OK to restart.
8. Follow the screen instructions and use default settings to
complete the setup when Windows 95 is re-started.
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* 5. VERIFYING INF UPDATE BY THE SOFTWARE *
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Run Device Manager to verify that INF files have been updated
properly:
1. Click on Start
2. Select Settings
3. Select Control Panel
4. Double click on System icon
5. Click on Device Manager tab
6. Click on View devices by type button
7. Click on System Devices
8. Check the descriptions for one of the following entries:
Intel 82371AB/EB PCI to ISA bridge
Intel 82371SB PCI to ISA bridge
If you see PCI standard ISA bridge you will need restart your
system and re-run the software.
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* 6. TROUBLESHOOTING *
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It is assumed that the system requirements from subsection #1
above have been satisfied.
COMMON PROBLEMS or Questions:
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#1 > 1a. How do I know the INF files in my system require update?
1b. My system works just fine without running this utility
program. Do I still need to update my INF files?
1c. What will happen if I do not update my INF files?
ANS> This software utility checks whether your system contains an
Intel chipset and Windows 95 operating system before
performing any updates. If your system needs
the update, it will be performed. If your system doesn't
need the update, the program will inform you and terminate.
#2 > System locked up during Device Manager Remove or during
restart.
ANS> System lockup can occur during Device Manager Remove
operation or Control Panel Restart as a result of
possible system issues during these operations.
In the event of system lockup, restart the machine
and view Device Manager. If devices are listed
properly and system experiences no further problems,
then .INF file restore process was successful.
If devices are not configured correctly try re-running
the Windows 95 INF Update Utility for Intel Chipsets
program. If this does not fix problem or further problems
are experienced, re-install Windows 95.
#3 > I want to restore my original INF files.
ANS> The Installer will update the INF files as
necessary. Intel recommends that the updated INF files
be used with Intel chipsets to function properly
in the system. However, the following procedures can be
used if one desires to restore the original INF files.
The original INF files are backed up as MSHDC.xxx,
MACHINE.xxx, or USB.xxx where xxx is a 3 digit number
(for example, 000, 001, etc.). This utility program
attempts to save the original INF files as *.000, but if
that file name is already in use the utility program will
keep incrementing the file extension until it finds one
that is not in use.
For example, to restore the original "MSHDC.INF" file:
1. Make copy of new existing "MSHDC.INF" files.
C:> copy MSHDC.INF MSHDC.NEW
2. Restore the original "MSHDC.INF" file.
C:> cd \<Windows 95 Path>\INF\
C:\<Windows 95 Path>\INF> copy MSHDC.000 MSHDC.INF
3. Repeat step 1 - 2 for MACHINE.INF file or USB.INF file
as needed.
4. Run the Control Panel->System applet.
5. Click on Device Manager
6. Click on View devices by connection.
7. Click on Plug and Play BIOS.
8. Click on PCI bus.
9. Select Remove.
10. Select Yes to restart the system.
11. Windows 95 will display messages when various hardware
components in the system are recognized. When prompted to
install a driver, select the Windows Default driver or
appropriate device drivers from disk provided by the hardware
manufacturer if needed.
12. Select Yes to restart the system. (Steps 10-11 may occur
several times.)
13. Re-install the custom drivers from disk provided by the
hardware manufacturer if needed.
#4 > I am using Windows 95 operating system Version 950A (OSR1) and
my IDE controller is preceeded with a yellow "!" in Device Manager
after I run this software utility.
ANS> If you are using Windows 95 operating system Version 950A (OSR1),
with the Windows default IDE driver, this can happen. For this reason,
OSR1 is not supported with the Windows 95 INF Update Utility
for Intel Chipsets program.
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* 7. RELEASE NOTES *
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Version 1.0 is the initial release of Windows 95 Support for Intel
Chipsets.
Version 2.0 added support for 824403LX/EX components.
Version 3.0 added the following:
- support Intel 82433LX Pentium II Processor to AGP Controller
for OSR2/OSR2.1 operating system
- name string 82371AB changed to 82371AB/EB
- [PCI_DRV_AddReg] components written to .INF file
Version 3.1 added the following:
- support for 440BX
Version 3.2 added the follwoing:
- name string change for LX/EX chipset
Version 3.3.0.0 added the following:
- support for 440GX
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USE AND DISTRIBUTION LICENSE AGREEMENT completely defines the license and
use of the Windows 95 Support for Intel Chipsets.
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Copyright (c) Intel Corporation, 1995-1998
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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.
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