Omega Engineering user manual IOP-241 Client Driver for DOS, Client Driver recommended Enabler

2. DOS / Windows 3.x Installation

Two configuration software programs are provided with the IOP-241: a Client Driver and a card Enabler. Both of these programs are executed from DOS (before entering Windows) and allow operation of the IOP-241 in both the DOS and Windows 3.x environments. For optimal operation, the Client Driver is the preferred method of installation and configuration. The table below highlights the differences between these programs.

Client Driver (recommended)	Enabler
File name: IOP241CL.SYS	File name: IOP241EN.EXE
File type: DOS device driver	File type: DOS executable
Interfaces to PCMCIA Card and Socket	Interfaces directly to Intel 82365SL and
Services software (PCMCIA host adapter	other PCIC compatible PCMCIA host
independent)	adapters
Allows automatic configuration of IOP-241	Does not support automatic configuration
adapters upon insertion (Hot Swapping)	of IOP-241 adapters upon insertion
	(Hot Swapping)
Requires PCMCIA Card and Socket Services	Does not require PCMCIA Card and Socket
software	Services software

Table 1-1. Client Driver versus Enabler

If you are unsure whether Card and Socket Services software is currently installed on your system, install the IOP-241 Client Driver as discussed in following section. When loaded, the Client Driver will display an error message if Card and Socket Services software is not detected.

2.1IOP-241 Client Driver for DOS

In order to use the IOP-241 Client Driver, the system must be configured with Card and Socket Services software. (Card and Socket Services software is not provided with the IOP-241).

IMPORTANT:

Some versions of Card and Socket Services dated before 1993 do not support general purpose I/O cards. If after careful installation of the Client Driver, the IOP-241 does not configure or operate properly, an updated version of Card and Socket Services software may be required.

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