Windows 2000 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/Remove Hardware" icon found under the Windows 2000 Control Panel will register the hardware device in the system registry.

Driver Signing - Windows 2000 now uses driver signing for its hardware and software drivers installed on the Windows platform. Depending on settings in your device manager, Windows 2000 may "block" installation of "unsigned" driver files (files certified by Microsoft hardware labs). At this time, Forvus does not currently have "signed" driver files for its hardware adapters; however, these drivers have been tested by Forvus for use in Windows 2000 platforms.

To load the Forvus drivers on your Windows 2000 PC, you will have to change the default setting on your Device Manager to accept "unsigned" drivers for Windows 2000. Refer to your Windows 2000 documentation for further information.

This bulletin will require a file download - click here to obtain the Coax Adapter Driver for Windows 2000. Unzip the files to a diskette labeled "Forvus Coax Drivers". Then follow the steps below to setup Windows 2000 for use with your FORVUS Coax Adapter - ISA PnP.

1) Install the Forvus 3270 Coax Adapter - ISA PnP in an empty ISA slot in your PC and restart your PC to the Windows 2000 desktop. Adapter should install itself and start the "New Hardware Found Wizard". (If this has been done previously - skip to step 7)

2) At the "Install Hardware Device Driver" panel select "Search for a suitable driver..."Set the directory you downloaded the driver files (or insert Forvus Drivers Diskette into Drive A:) Click Next>

3) Follow the instructions provided by the Installation Wizard. Reboot if prompted. 

4) After reboot, verify hardware resources by opening the  "Control Panel" icon (found under My Computer.

5) Double-click the "System" icon found under the Control Panel.

6) Click the "Hardware" Tab found at the top of the "System Properties" dialog box.

7) Push the "Device Manager" pushbutton.

8) Open  "3270 adapters" Click on Forvus 3270 Coax Adapter -  ISA PnP" and push the "Properties" pushbutton.

9) Select "Resources" tab at the top of the window.

• If the resources show "No conflicts" at the bottom of the window, installation is complete.
• If "Set Configuration Manually" pushbutton is displayed proceed to "View Resource Settings" found below.

10) Select the "Cancel" button.

11) Your FORVUS Coax Adapter is now registered with the Windows 2000 operating system. Windows 2000 may or may not reboot depending on other machine settings.

1) The following message may appear "This device isn't using any resources because it has a problem." Push the "Set Configuration Manually" button to display the resource the adapter is conflicting with.

2) 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. 

3) Click the "Automatic Settings" check box to clear the checkmark.

4) Select a setting found under "Setting based on...." that does not conflict with other devices

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

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