SystemSoft's CardSoft16/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
Encountering an Unknown PCMCIA Adapter
Typical System File Modifications
EMM386 Exclusions
Notes About Your CardWizard Software
CardSoft16/CardWizard Release Notes
Note on Advanced Power Management (CS_APM.EXE)
Note on LAN Cards
Note on Token Ring Cards
Note on Docking Stations
Note on IBM 755 systems
Sony CD-Rom
3COM 3C589
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 must be done within Windows. The
installation installs all DOS and Windows PCMCIA support in addition to
the Windows CardWizard interface.
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
From the Windows File Manager:
choose Run from the file menu.
type: a:\setup
or
select the a: drive then double click on setup.exe file.
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\sstpic95.exe /SK2:2
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\ssmsflsh.sys
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)
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
(i.e. Ethernet and Modem), you will need to load the additional
driver which is provided with the card on top of the CardWizard
software.
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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CardSoft16/CardWizard Release Notes 1/12/96
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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 CardSoft16 drivers in CONFIG.SYS. The proper
syntax is as follows:
e.g. install=c:\cardwiz\cs_apm.exe
Note on LAN Cards
LAN cards are typically configured by drivers provided by the
manufacturer of the LAN card. If a LAN card is inserted and a 'bad'
beep is produced, it may be due to missing LAN drivers. With the
correct drivers loaded, a 'good' beep is produced and the card is
configured. CardWizard would then be able to report the correct
information regarding the configuration of the card. 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.
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, CardSoft 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.
Note on Docking Stations
When using a docking station which uses the Vadem (SSVADEM.EXE) or
Cirrus (SSCIRRUS.EXE) socket service, one of the following lines
needs to be used in CONFIG.SYS.
DEVICEHIGH=C:\CARDWIZ\SSCIRRUS.EXE /NUMADA:2 /SKT:2
or
DEVICEHIGH=C:\CARDWIZ\SSVADEM.EXE /NUMADA:2 /SKT:2
Note on IBM 755 systems
On IBM 755 systems, IRQ 9 is not available for PCMCIA operations.
However, the IRQ usage is not reported properly to DOS.
Therefore, CardWizard attempts to use it for PCMCIA operations
and encounters problems.
If your PCMCIA card is not functioning properly and IRQ 9 is
used, add the following line to CSALLOC.INI and reboot your
system.
IRQEXCLUDE=9
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.
3COM 3C589 Ethernet
As of the printing of this README file, the 3COM 3C589 card must be
configured using the point enablers provided by 3COM. Follow the
instructions provided with your card for installing the point
enablers. Point enablers are not the recommended method for using
PC Cards. Check with 3COM for further driver information.
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 to communicate with CardSoft. 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)
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Ver.4.11.02D
1. Corrected the problem of flash card - sscirrus.exe 12v output fail.
2. Truncated noise when using ZV port.
3. Add 4 slots function.
08/08/1996
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.