SystemSoft's CardWizard(TM)
The Intelligent PCMCIA Configuration Utility
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README Contents
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CardWizard Requirements
CardWizard Installation
Instructions
CONFIG.SYS Menu Partitions
Typical System File Modifications
EMM386 Exclusions
Notes About Your CardWizard Software
CardWizard Release Notes
Note on Advanced Power Management (CS_APM.EXE)
Note on LAN Cards
Note on Token Ring Cards
Note on Docking Stations
Sony CD-Rom
Madge Token Ring
Ositech Trump Card
SMC Ethernote Card
Xircom Token Ring
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CardWizard Requirements
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The following items are the minimum requirements for CardWizard:
Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11
DOS 5.0 or later
1 or more PCMCIA slots
32KB of DOS memory
4MB RAM
2MB of hard drive storage space
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CardWizard Installation
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The CardWizard installation is done through Windows.
Instructions
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Insert the installation disk into a proper disk drive. For
example, if drive A: is to be used:
From the Windows Program Manager:
choose Run from the file menu.
type: a:\setup
CONFIG.SYS Menu Partitions
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If you wish to customize the handling of the CONFIG.SYS
partitions, it is recommended that you choose Custom
Installation. Choosing Custom will allow you greater
flexibility in how you setup your CONFIG.SYS file. The
Express Installation path will follow a pre-defined path as
described in the next paragraph:
EXPRESS The Setup Utility will create a new menu item and menu
section in the CONFIG.SYS file. Upon rebooting, you
will be presented with a new option called "SystemSoft
CardWizard." In the case that you are upgrading a
previous version of SystemSoft's PCMCIA software, the
older software will be replaced with the newer
CardWizard version and no new menu item will be
created. The Setup Utility will de-install any other
vendor's software it encounters.
CUSTOM On a Custom Installation, the Setup Utility will
present you with a screen that displays all of the
different menus found in the CONFIG.SYS file. By
clicking on the "Setup" button, you can inform the
Setup Utility as to which menu sections you wish to
install the drivers. Also, you can specify which
cards you prefer to support in each menu.
Typical System File Modifications
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Typical system file modifications are shown below:
CONFIG.SYS
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devicehigh=c:\windows\emm386.exe noems X=D000-D7FF
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\sscbti.sys
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\cs.exe /POLL:1
device=c:\cardwiz\csalloc.exe
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\atadrv.exe /S:2
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\mti1.exe
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\mti2p.exe
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\mtaa.exe
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\mtab.exe
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\mtatm.exe
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\mthb2.exe
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\mtddrv.exe
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\mtsram.exe
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\ftl.exe
devicehigh=c:\cardwiz\cardid.exe
SYSTEM.INI
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[386Enh] {This is the only section changed}
EmmExclude=D000-D7FF
;device=*vcd {This line is remarked, or commented, out}
device=c:\cardwiz\pccard.386
device=c:\cardwiz\ssvrdd.386
device=c:\cardwiz\ssvcd311.386 (Windows for Workgroups)
device=c:\cardwiz\dos16m.386
EMM386 Exclusions
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The CardWizard Setup Utility looks for EMM386.EXE in the
CONFIG.SYS file. If this driver is not in CONFIG.SYS, then
the "EmmExclude=D000-D7FF" parameter is added in SYSTEM.INI to
ensure that there are 32K bytes of memory which can be used by
CardWizard. If EMM386 is installed in CONFIG.SYS, then the
Setup Utility will check its memory exclusion range. If
less than 32Kbytes are excluded, then the installation program
will expand the exclusion range to 32Kbytes.
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Notes About Your CardWizard Software
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This version currently handles one Memory Manager (EMM386.EXE).
It does not correct for memory conflicts that result from the
presence of QEMM, 386MAX, or other memory managers.
CardWizard cannot correct problems for cards that require
proprietary card services clients. It can, however, report any
resource conflicts if the driver is installed properly. For
example, if you have a PC Card which has more than one function
(e.g., both Ethernet and Modem), you will need to load the
additional driver which is provided with the card after you
have installed the CardWizard software. You should refer to
the documentation which came with this card for information on
how to install this driver.
When running the CardWizard application in the minimized view
format, there are two ways to maximize the window; you can
double click on the icon with the mouse button; or you can use
the <Alt>-<Space> key sequence. The icon will not maximize by
using the <Enter> key.
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CardWizard Release Notes 9/20/96
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Known Problems, Limitations and Workarounds
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Note on Card Services Advanced Power Management Interface (CS_APM.EXE)
The CardSoft driver, CS_APM.EXE, must be installed to allow
cards to be handled properly when a machine is suspended or
resumed. The CS_APM.EXE must be installed as a terminate and
stay resident (TSR) driver after the CardSoft drivers in the
CONFIG.SYS file. An example of the proper syntax is as
follows:
install=c:\cardwiz\cs_apm.exe
Note on LAN Cards
Some LAN drivers are required to be loaded after the card is
inserted in the slot while others require the drivers to be
loaded first monitoring card insertion. Refer to the
documentation which came with your LAN card.
Note on Token Ring Cards
Token Ring cards typically require a large amount of memory to
configure and work properly. For configuration, a Token Ring
card requires 32K of memory. By default, CardWizard sets
aside 32K for card configurations of which card services
requires 4K for its own use. Most cards can be configured
within this 32K limit.
In order to configure Token Ring adapters, it is necessary to
allocate additional memory. Typically, this can be done by
increasing the memory exclusion range of EMM386.EXE in the
CONFIG.SYS.
See the above note on EMM386 exclusions for more information.
e.g. If default is: device=c:\windows\emm386.exe noems
X=D000-D7FF
< Which sets aside 32K of memory. >
Change to: device=c:\windows\emm386.exe noems
X=D000-DFFF
< Which sets aside 64K of memory. >
You have to re-boot your machine for the change to take effect,
and during boot-up CardSoft (CSALLOC.EXE) will scan the system
for the additional resources.
Sony CD-ROM
If the Sony CD-ROM PCMCIA card is inserted prior to running the
Sony installation, the card will be recognized as an ATA card.
To avoid this problem, run the Sony install program that came
with your CD-ROM device before card insertion.
(1-7-97)
If the card has configuration problems it may be necessary to
edit the file DS436.INI in the SONYCD directory and update
the card settings as follows:
[PCMCIA Manager]
size1=16
base2=0000
size2=0
ConfigIdx=0
Irq=5
base1=0240
CDBase=0240
[DMaster]
Madge Token Ring Card
Use Madge drivers Release 4.3 or later.
Ositech "Trump Card" Multifunction Adapter
This card works properly when the following resources are
allocated:
Network: I/O = 300-30F, IRQ = 15, MEM = D000
Modem: I/O = 2E8-2EF, IRQ = 3, MEM = Not Needed
SMC Ethernote Card
Use driver set which includes the following driver:
SMC80PC.COM v1.02 (940607) or later
Xircom Token Ring Card
The Xircom Token Ring card works properly when inserted in
the slots on the notebook. However, the Xircom Token Ring
card does not work on the docking station. This is a
limitation of the drivers provided by Xircom. Until newer
drivers are available from Xircom, this card will have to
be used in the slots on the notebook. We have tested
with the following Xircom drivers:
Network Drivers Disk Version 2.03 (941213)
Installation and Utilities Disk Version 1.43 (941214)
Lotus123 for DOS (1-7-97)
A problem has been observed running Lotus123 for DOS, version
3.x following the installation of CardWizard. CardWizard sets
the NOEMS option in the EMM386.EXE line of CONFIG.SYS, primarily
to make available additional memory which might otherwise be
taken up by a 64K EMS memory page which most applications do
not require. To correct this problem edit CONFIG.SYS and remove
the NOEMS option from the EMM386.EXE line, replacing it with the
value 4096 if it is not already present; then reboot the system.
Do not change any other options.
Example EMM386 line:
DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE 4096 X=D800-DFFF
Megahertz LAN/Modem Combo (1-7-97)
Megahertz LAN/Modem combo cards require a proprietary driver,
ENABLE.EXE. This driver attempts to setup the card using values
found in the (Megahertz) file ENABLE.INI. For CardWizard to
successfully install the card, the settings in CardWizard's
CARDID.INI must parallel those in ENABLE.INI. To guarantee a
successful installation, print ENABLE.INI and edit CARDID.INI
in the CardWizard directory. The following fields should be
verified and updated:
ComBDAAbsolute=Yes
ComPort1=3F8
ComPort2=3E8
ComPort3=2F8
ComPort4=2E8
ComIRQn= <use values from ENABLE.INI COMIRQ setting>
FirstModem= <use port# from ENABLE.INI ModemPort setting>
SecondModem= <for 2nd thru 4th, ensure uniqueness>
NOTE: You must select 4 slots in the Megahertz SETUP program.
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.