MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 Configuration | Black Box PC470C, PC472C

5250 ADAPTER CARDS: HARDWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL

The resources can also be observed by executing the GETW95C.EXE program in the 5250CARD directory. The resource information passed from Windows 95/98 to the CEM5250.VXD device driver will be displayed.

Since Windows 95/98 handles assigning all the resources, no memory exclusion statements will be required as with Windows 3.1.

4.2.4 5250 PCI ADAPTER CARD (PC470C) AND PCI EXPRESS CARD(PC478C)

The 5250 PCI Adapter Card is fully compatible with the PCI Rev. 2.1 standard. When the adapter is installed in a PCI system it will be configured automatically when the system is powered on.

4.2.4.1 MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 Configuration

In MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 systems the PCI BIOS will detect the 5250 PCI Adapter Card and automatically assign its resources. These resources will be passed on to the CEM5250.386 Virtual Device Driver (VxD). The CEM5250.386 Virtual Device Driver (VxD) should be used with programs such as the IBM Client Access/400 or Personal Communications AS/400. This will provide for seamless operation with the 5250 PCI Adapter Card.

4.2.4.2 Windows 95/98 Configuration

In Windows 95/98, the system resource manager is an integral part of the operating system, and is known as the Device Manager. Therefore, when running Windows 95/98, the 5250 PCI Adapter Card will automatically be configured. The file CEM5250.VXD is installed by Windows 95/98 the first time it sees the 5250 PCI Adapter Card and will provide the interface between Windows 95/98 and the adapter. There are no resource configuration requirements.

When starting Windows 95/98, the operating system checks for any new hardware devices. The first time Windows 95/98 is started after the 5250 PCI Adapter Card has been installed, the message New Hardware Found will appear in a dialog box. Under this message, the new hardware will be identified; in this case it will have found the 5250 PCI Adapter Card. Another dialog box will then open asking the user to install the software for the adapter. Place the Windows Utility diskette into the floppy drive, select the drive letter and press <ENTER>. The .INF and VxD drivers will be copied into the proper Windows 95/98 directory. The VxD will interface with Windows 95/98 and automatically pass the card resource information to the Windows Emulation program, Adapter Handler, or IBM Client Access.