MaxLoader User’s Guide

The great advantage of a programmer is their programming speed and superior software. All programmers are controlled via a host IBM PC computer. The operating software has a user-friendly interface that includes window pull- down menus and virtual memory management to deal with very large files.

2. GETTING STARTED / INSTALLATION Installation Requirements

MaxLoader is designed to operate with any 386, 486, Pentium, PS/2, Portable (notebook), compatibles running WIN 95/98/ ME/NT/2000/XP and Vista. The computer requires a CD-ROM drive, but a hard disk drive is also recommended.

Hardware Installation

The following section details the procedure for accomplishing the hardware installation procedure. TopMax / ChipMax easily connect to any parallel printer port in your computer and TopMaxII / ChipMax2/ UniMax / ProMax-8G (4G) connects to USB 2.0 port in your PC.

To Install the software from a CD drive

ƒPlace CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD drive.

ƒChoose a programmer model from the list of files located on the menu screen. The SETUP program will then launch the installation procedure.

To Start the windows software

ƒTo run the windows software, select your product model shortcut in the Windows Start Menu / Programs list.

ƒFrom Configuration Menu, you can choose one of the TopMax/ChipMax/ChipMax2/TopMaxII/UniMax/ProMax-8G (4G) that you use.

To install software and connect to PC for USB programmers

ƒThe software works with Windows OS 98, SE, Me, 2000, XP and Vista.

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IBM MaxLoader manual Hardware Installation, To Install the software from a CD drive, To Start the windows software