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    PC Serial and Parallel Card SW Installation: Read Me
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12/15/97
12/15/97
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    This article contains the Read Me document for the PC Serial and Parallel Card.

DISCUSSION

    Important Information for Users of the PC Compatibility Card

    Before You Install

    System Software

    The PC Compatibility Card software requires that you have system software version 7.5.3 or later installed on your computer. If you are currently using System 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, or 7.5.3 update 2.0, you should install System 7.5.3.

    For PC Compatibility Card users, System 7.5.3 is on the PC Compatibility Card Mac OS Software CD. To install the update, follow the instructions in the PC Compatibility Card User's Manual.

    Open Transport

    The PC Compatibility Card Software requires that you have Open Transport 1.1.1 or later.

    For PC Compatibility Card users, Open Transport 1.1.1 is on the PC Compatibility Card Mac OS Software CD. To install the update, follow the instructions in the PC Compatibility Card User's Manual.

    Open Transport 1.1.1 is also available from the Apple Web site at http://www.apple.com

    Upgrading

    If you are upgrading from an older PC Compatibility Card, do not use the Internal PC audio/video socket. Follow the installation instructions in the manual that came with your card.

    If you are upgrading from an older PC Compatibility Card, use the CD/Audio cable that came with your new card and set aside the older cables. Follow the installation instructions described in the manual that came with your card.

    If you are upgrading from an older PC Compatibility Card and you want to use a pre-existing drive container, you should create a new drive container, install the necessary PC system software, and then copy your files and applications. Follow these steps:

    1. Assign your old drive container to drive D.

    2. Create a new drive container and assign it to drive C.

    3. Install the PC system software.

    4. Copy the necessary applications and files.

    If you are using a drive container that is larger than 1023 MB you may experience problems. If you are upgrading your software and want to use a drive container that is greater than 1023 MB, you should create a new drive container, install the necessary PC system software, and then copy your files and applications as described in the steps above.

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: DOS Compatible
Sub Category: General Topics
Keywords: kwindows

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