Windows 95/98 uses device information files (.INF) to inform the operating system of the hardware devices that are attached with the PC's environment. To avoid conflict between these devices, the "Add New Hardware" icon found under the Windows 95/98 Control Panel will register the hardware device in the system registry.

This bulletin will require a file download if your FORVUS diskettes do not include the FR3270.INF file. If they do not - click here to obtain FR3270.INF. Then follow the steps below to setup Windows 95/98 for use with your FORVUS Coax Adapter.

1) Double-click the "My Computer" icon on the Windows desktop.

2) Double-click the "Control Panel" icon.

3) Double-click the "Add New Hardware" icon found under the Control Panel.

4) Follow the instructions in the "Add New Hardware" Wizard. When you are prompted with
"Do you want Windows to search for your new hardware?" Select "No" and click the "Next>" button.

5) Scroll through the Hardware types list and select "? Other devices". Click the "Next>" button.

6) You will now be prompted to "Click the manufacturer and model of your hardware." Click the "Have Disk..." button.

7) You will now be prompted to "Insert the manufacturer's installation disk into the drive selected...". Enter in the "Copy manufacturer's files from:" box, the directory where you downloaded the file to. Click "OK".

8) Select the "FORVUS Coax Adapter - ISA" from the list and click the "Next>" button.

9) The "Add New Hardware" Wizard will display one of the following prompts:

• "Windows can install your hardware using the following settings..." Click the "Next>" button and proceed to step 10 below.
• "You are using other hardware that conflicts with the hardware you are trying to install..." Click the "Next>" button and proceed to "Resource Settings Conflict" found below.

10) Select the "Finish" button.

11) Restart Windows 95/98. Your FORVUS Coax Adapter is now registered with the Windows 95/98 operating system.

1) In the "Add New Hardware" Wizard you will see the message, "The software for this device is now installed..." resolve the conflict by clicking the "Start Conflict Troubleshooter" button at the bottom of the wizard.

2) Under "Windows Help" click the "Start the Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter" button.

3) Under "Start Device Manager" click the button to view the Device Manager"

4) The "System Properties" list will display with the "3270 adapters" showing the "Forvus Coax Adapter-ISA" selection with a diamond with a red X through it. Click the diamond and push the "Properties" button.

5) Click the "Resources" tab at the top of the adapter properties dialog box. Then push the "Set Configuration Manually" button to display the resource the adapter is conflicting with.

6) The "Conflicting device list:"at the bottom of the dialog box will display the devices that are conflicting with the adapter. On occasion, this may say "No conflicts". Other devices listed may include sound cards, network cards, etc. You will have to change the resources for these devices as the Forvus adapter's resources are fixed and cannot be changed.

9) After resolving your conflicts, press the "OK" button and reboot your system.

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