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2. DOS/Windows 3.x
Note: Quatech PCMCIA DOS support is dependent upon type of machine and
card and socket services software support. DOS support is not guaranteed.
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.
Client Driver (recommended)
File type: DOS device driver
Interfaces to PCMCIA Card and
Socket Services software
(PCMCIA host adapter
independent)
Allows automatic configuration of
SSP-100 adapters upon insertion
(Hot Swapping)
Requires PCMCIA Card and
Socket Services software
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.
DOS/Windows 3.x
Enabler
File type: DOS executable
Interfaces directly to Intel
82365SL and other PCIC
compatible PCMCIA host adapters
Does not support automatic
configuration of adapters upon
insertion (Hot Swapping)
Does not require PCMCIA Card
and Socket Services software
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