Filter
Top Products
2. DOS / Windows 3.x Installation
Two configuration software programs are provided with the SSP-100: a Client Driver,
and a card Enabler. Both of these programs are executed from DOS (before entering
Windows) and allow operation of the SSP-100 in both the DOS and Windows 3.x
environments. For optimal operation, however, the Client Driver is the preferred
method of installation and configuration. The table below highlights the differences
between these programs.
Does not require PCMCIA Card and
Socket Services software
Requires PCMCIA Card and Socket
Services software
Does not support automatic
configuration of adapters upon
insertion (Hot Swapping)
Allows
automatic configuration of
SSP-100 adapters upon insertion (Hot
Swapping)
Interfaces directly to Intel
82365SL
and
other PCIC compatible PCMCIA host
adapters
Interfaces to PCMCIA Card and Socket
Services software (PCMCIA host
adapter independent)
File type: DOS executableFile type: DOS device driver
Enabler
(not recommended)
Client Driver
(recommended)
Figure 2. Client Driver versus Enabler for DOS/Windows 3.x.
Card and Socket Services software is commercially available from several vendors for
most desktop and laptop PCs. If you are unsure whether Card and Socket Services
software is currently installed on your system, install the SSP-100 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.
SSP-100 User’s Manual 2-1