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SOFTWARE SET UP
This section covers installation and setup for several operating systems. Read the
entire section and select the part for your operating system.
THE SET UP PROCESS
The INSTALL program performs the following functions.
* Allows the user to select the target disk drive where CD-ROM device driver files
will be set-up.
* Unless modified by the user, the INSTALL program searches the target disk for
directory(\CDROM); if it is not found, the directory(\CDROM) is created.
* Copies the CD-ROM device driver file named GSCDROM.SYS, the Microsoft CD-ROM
Extension file named MSCDEX.EXE, and the utility files to the specified directory.
* Modifies your CONFIG.SYS file to list the location and name of the device driver.
* Modifies your AUTOEXEC.BAT file to load MSCDEX.
* Terminates and returns control to the user.
LIST OF FILES TO BE INSTALLED IN YOUR PC
✽
MSCDEX.EXE
Microsoft MS-DOS CD-ROM Extension software, which
enables the computer to access the CD-ROM drive.
✽
GSCDROM.SYS
CD-ROM device driver.
✽
EJECT.EXE
Software eject program which can eject the CD tray.
✽
CLOSE.EXE
Software close program which can close the CD tray.
RUNNING THE INSTALL PROGRAM (DOS INSTALLATION)
Step 1.
Insert the CD-ROM device driver install diskette into the appropriate drive.
Step 2.
Go to the floppy drive by typing A: or B: at the DOS prompt, as appropriate.
Step 3.
Type the word INSTALL and press [ENTER].
Step 4.
The INSTALL program will begin loading. When loading is complete, the
INSTALL program identification will appear on the screen.
Step.5.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Step 6.
If you specify the path information during the installation, the install program will
copy the CD-ROM device driver file named GSCDROM.SYS, the Microsoft
CD-ROM Extension file named MSCDEX.EXE and the utility files to the specified
directory, and modify your CONFIG.SYS file and AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Step 7.
When the installation is completed, remove the diskette, and reboot your PC.
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