

                   CardBus Support Software

                      Release 1.0(0)

              Madge Networks            May 1997
            ------------------------------------


This file describes release 1.0 of the CardBus Support Software(CSS)
for the Madge 16/4 CardBus Adapter.   The drivers included  in  this
release DO NOT support any other Madge adapters.

These notes contain sections describing:

  1)  CSS 1.0 improvements and new features

  2)  CSS 1.0 CD and disk structure

  3)  Working configurations for Windows 95

  4)  How to contact Madge for support and new software


SECTION 1:  CSS 1.0 improvements and new features
=================================================

This is the first release of CSS, and supports only the  Madge  16/4
CardBus Adapter. 

The drivers included in this release DO NOT support any other  Madge
adapters. Although the utilities support the complete range of Smart
16/4 Ringnodes.


Latest network operating system support
---------------------------------------
This release provides drivers compatible with the latest versions of
the common network  operating  systems and applications.  Details of
fixes included in this release are  documented in the  Release Notes
available from Madge Technical Support.


CD-ROM 
------
This release of  CardBus Support Software (CSS)  is  distributed  on
CD-ROM.  A floppy disk is  provided  for users without  access  to a 
CD-ROM drive. 

The full set of  CardBus Support Software (CSS)  included  on the CD
comprises:
    drivers
    utilities for diagnostics and configuration
    full CSS User Documentation
    technical information on CSS software
    Windows and DOS documentation browsers

In  addition to the  CardBus Support Software,  the CD-ROM  contains
additional documentation on the range of Madge adapter card products
and  software  releases  for Madge Smart 16/4  Ringnodes  and  Token
Ring drivers for UNIX systems.

View the Documentation
----------------------
To view the on-line documentation under DOS, you can use  the  Madge
Wizard DOS HTML browser.
   1)  Run Madge Wizard from the CD by typing D:\RUNME, where  D  is
       mapped to your CD-ROM drive.
   2)  Select "Read documentation"
   3)  Select "Click here to view LSS documentation".
   4)  Point the browser  to  the  correct  location,  by  replacing 
       D:\DOCS\ONLINE\LSS502.HTM in the toolbar with
       D:\CARDBUS.HTM.
   5)  Browse the documentation as you  would  with  any  other  Web
       browser. 

To view the documentation under  Windows,  you  can  use  the  Madge
Windows Documentation browser.
   1)  Change directories to \DOCS\BROWSER, and run MDGDOCS.EXE.
   2)  Type D:\CARDBUS.HTM in the dialog box at  the
       top of the screen.
   3)  Browse the documentation as you  would  with  any  other  Web
       browser. 

Support for Network Operating Systems and environments
------------------------------------------------------
CSS 1.0 contains support for the following environments:
    Microsoft Windows 95 (MCBWIN.SYS - Requires OEM Service Release2)
    Netware Client for Windows 3.x and DOS (MCBODI.EXE)
    IBM OS/2 (MCBND.OS2) [Note1]
    IBM DOS  (MCBND.DOS) [Note1]
 
Note1
-----
These drivers are not available at the time of  this  release.  Once
these drivers are ready to ship they will be  posted  on  the  Madge
Bulletin Board Service (BBS) and the World Wide  Web. Alternatively,
contact Madge technical support for availability.


DOS and OS/2 Hot Swapping for CardBus Adapter
---------------------------------------------
CSS 1.0  drivers  include  support  for   hot  swapping  of  CardBus
adapters. Where supported  by  the  operating  system,  this  allows
drivers to be unloaded and re-loaded automatically when  a  Ringnode
is removed and re-inserted.


DOS and OS/2 Advanced Power Management
--------------------------------------
CSS 1.0  drivers are compliant with Advanced Power Management  (APM)
functions available with many of the current PCs.


New OS/2 features
-----------------
CSS 1.0 provides a number of enhancements for OS/2:
     Hot Swapping for PC Card
     Advanced Power Management 
     PnP enabler 
     OS/2 adapter configuration utility
     Adapter identification utility for driver management
     Driver version identification utility



SECTION 2 CD-ROM and disk structure
=======================================

CSS 1.0 is distributed on a CD-ROM and one floppy disk.  The  CD-ROM
also contains the latest driver and utility suite  for  Madge  Smart
Ringnodes.

CD-ROM contents

Description                                 Directory and files
---------------------------------------------------------------
CSS release 1.0(0)                          \CARDBUS.100\
The current release of software drivers
and utilities for use with the Madge 
16/4 CardBus adapter

CSS User Documentation                      \CARDBUS.100\DOCS\
Information on all aspects of CardBus       ONLINE\MDGDOCS.HTM
Support Software and the Madge 16/4
CardBus adapter (HTML format)

Madge Wizard Integrated DOS documentation   \RUNME.BAT
viewer and installation utility

Windows presentation of Madge Wizard        \DEMO\
features.

Windows documentation browser               \DOCS\BROWSER\
for viewing Madge User documentation from
within Windows 

Technical help files                        \DOCS\INFO\
for LSS drivers and utilities

LSS User Documentation                      \LSS502.HTM
Information on all aspects of LAN Support    
Software and Smart 16/4 Ringnodes (HTML
format)

Adapter product data                        \DOCS\ONLINE\MDGDOCS.HTM
General information on the range of Madge
adapter products and their features (HTML
format)

LSS release 4.3(2)                          \LSS.432\
The preceding release of software drivers
and utilities for reference

LSS release 5.0(0)                          \LSS.500\
The current full release of software
drivers and utilities (recommended for
all installations)

Smart Unix release 1.0(0)                   \UNX.100\
Unix drivers for Smart Ringnodes


Disk 1 contents - Madge CardBus Support Software (CSS 1.0(0))

Filename        Description                     Directory
---------------------------------------------------------
README   TXT    this file                        root

MCBWIN   BIN    Miniport download file           root
MCBWIN   SYS    Miniport driver                  root
NETMDGCB INF    Miniport install for Windows 95  root
MCBODI   COM    DOS ODI driver                   \DOS
MCBODI   INS    DOS ODI install                  \DOS

DIAG     EXE    DOS diagnostics                  \UTILS
IFADAP   EXE    card detection utility           \UTILS
MADGECS  EXE    card services for DOS            \UTILS
MVER     EXE    driver version display           \UTILS
TRCFGC   EXE    DOS configuration utility        \UTILS
WHATADAP EXE    card detection utility           \UTILS
                (for use with IFADAP.EXE)

SECTION 3  Working Configurations for Windows 95
================================================

The information in this section applies to  Microsoft Windows 95 OEM
Service Release versions 2, 2.1 (Build version 4.00.950 B).

Normally when a Madge 16/4 CardBus Adapter is inserted into  the  PC
Card slot of a portable computer running Windows 95 v4.00.950 B, the
adapter's  resources  are  assigned  automatically  by  the  system.
However it has been observed that in some  set-ups  these  resources
have been  erroneously  allocated,  rendering  the  CardBus  Adpater
inoperable and producing a device  manager  error  code of 10 or 12.
The following  configurations  should  enable  you to  overcome such
issues in the specified machines. 

How to manually configure resources
-----------------------------------

1)  In Device Manager, select the Madge CardBus adapter.
2)  Click the properties button.
3)  Click the resources tab.
4)  Click on set Configuration manually button.
5)  Remove "Use automatic settings" tick.
6)  Click on resources and change the values to  those  detailed  in
    the list below.
7)  Restart PC .

Note : You may have to repeat the above process until you hit upon a
       configuration that works. 

Working configurations
----------------------

IBM ThinkPad 760E and 760ED
---------------------------
   - For Windows 95 OSR2, the following interrupt,  IO,  and  Memory
     settings have been used successfully:
         INT=5, IO=F600, MEM=D400
   - For Windows 95 OSR2, an operating system patch may be required.
     Check with IBM for more information.     


NEC Versa 6000H
---------------
   - For Windows 95 OSR2, the following interrupt,  IO,  and  Memory
     settings have been used successfully:
         INT=11, IO=F600, MEM=D500
   - For Windows 95 OSR2, a BIOS upgrade may be required. Check with
     NEC for more information.
          
     
Toshiba Portege 650CT
---------------------
   - For Windows 95 OSR2, the following interrupt,  IO,  and  Memory
     settings have been used successfully:
         INT=10, IO=F400, MEM=D400
   - For Windows 95 OSR2, an operating system patch may be required.
     Check with Toshiba for more information.
     
Toshiba Tecra 500CS and 500CDT
------------------------------
   - For Windows 95 OSR2, the following interrupt,  IO, and, Memory
     settings have been used successfully:
         INT=9, IO=F600, MEM=C000
   - For Windows 95 OSR2, an operating system patch may be required.
     Check with Toshiba for more information.
     
Toshiba Tecra 720CDT and 740CDT
-------------------------------
   - For Windows 95 OSR2, the following interrupt,  IO,  and  Memory
     settings have been used successfully:
         INT=11, IO=F300, MEM=CC00
   - For Windows 95 OSR2, an operating system patch may be required.
     Check with Toshiba for more information.
     
 

SECTION 4  How to contact Madge for support and new software
============================================================

To obtain  technical support or  updated software for Madge products
please use one of our support services:

    * Telephoning our Hot-line Support
    * Sending a fax to our Hot-line Support
    * Sending a message by email to our Hot-line Support 
    * Using the Madge Networks support section on CompuServe
    * Using our free Bulletin Board System (BBS)
    * Visiting our home page on the World Wide Web

Details of the services and contact information are shown below.


World Wide Web
--------------

Madge Networks web site can be found at http:\\www.madge.com


CompuServe
----------

Madge  Networks  now  provides access  to its support services via a
section of the PC Vendor G Forum on CompuServe Information  Service.
CompuServe provides a world-wide information service used by a large
number of organizations for  purposes  which  include: disseminating
and accessing  reference  material; distributing software; providing
product service  and  support.  Madge's  service  on  CompuServe  is
divided into three:

*  A Message Section.  This allows you to post queries and have them
   answered by Madge staff.  Madge  staff  will  access  the Message
   Section  and  provide  up-to-date  answers  to   your   technical
   questions.

*  A Library.  This allows you  to  access  Madge documentation.  It
   includes:   New    product    announcements;    Installation  and
   problem-solving guides; and Product information.

*  A Conference  Area.   This   allows   you   to   have   real-time
   conversations with other users and Madge engineers.

If you are already a CompuServe  member, you  can  access  the Madge
Networks Section  of the  PC Vendor Forum by typing the following at
the "!" prompt:

GO MADGE 

For customers who have not experienced the  benefits  that access to
CompuServe  can  bring, Madge  offer a Free Introductory Membership.
This includes:

    * A user-ID and password.

    * An introductory  US$15  usage  credit  which  enables  you  to
    access the Madge Networks Section of the PC  Vendor G Forum  and  
    CompuServe's other Extended and Premium services.

    * One month's access to all of CompuServe's Basic Services.

    * Complimentary subscription to the monthly CompuServe Magazine.

This offer allows you to access a wide variety of Forums provided by
major manufacturers supplying the PC and LAN  markets. Examples are:
Novell,  Microsoft,  Banyan,  IBM, Lotus, and many others. To obtain
these free benefits call CompuServe on:

US and Canada           800 524 3388
UK                      0800 289 378
Germany                 0130 37 32
Rest of Europe          +44 1272 255111
Rest of the world       +1 614 457 0802

The Madge bulletin board system
-------------------------------
Madge Networks  maintain 24 hour Bulletin  Board  Systems (BBS) that
provide  the latest drivers,  technical  support  information, and a
forum  for quickly resolving problems with token-ring installations.
See below for BBS numbers.

You need a modem to access this BBS.   Note that ideally  you should
use an  ANSI (VT100) terminal  emulator (for example, PROCOMM)  with
your serial port set to 8-bit data, NO  parity check, and  ONE  stop
bit. The US BBS runs at up to 9600 baud while the UK BBS  runs at up
to 14400 baud. Download protocols supported are X,Y, and Z modem. 

The BBS is an open system so anyone can login. When  you  login, the
system prompts  you for your name. If you are a new user, the system
asks if you have spelt your name correctly and then prompts you  for
a password. As a new user, the system asks you a series of questions
including acknowledgement of the Madge BBS license  agreement. These
only occur  on  your first login, therefore, answer as accurately as
possible. The BBS includes full online help.


Contacting Madge Networks
-------------------------

AMERICAS
Madge Americas
2310 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95131-1011

Tel:          +1 408 955 0700
Fax:          +1 408 955 0970
Support tel:  +1 800 876 2343 
Support fax:  +1 408 955 0970 
BBS:          +1 408 955 0262
Email:        us-suprt@madge.com 
MadgeFax:     +1 408 383 1002 

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA
Madge Europe
Knaves Beech Bus Park
High Wycombe
Bucks HP10 9QZ
England

Tel:          +44 1628 858000
Fax:          +44 1628 858011
BBS:          +44 1628 858008 
Support tel:  +44 1628 858700 
Support fax:  +44 1628 858011 
BBS:          +44 1628 858008 
Email:        eurtech@madge.com 

JAPAN
Madge Japan
Mita NN Building
1-23, Shiba 4-chome
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108
Japan

Tel:          +81 3 5232 3281
Fax:          +81 3 5232 3208 
Support tel:  +81 3 5232 3281 
Support fax:  +81 3 5232 3208 
Email:        support@madge.com

ASIA, AUTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND
Madge Asia
12th Floor, Li Po Chun Chambers
189 Des Voeux Road Central
Hong Kong

Tel:          +852 2593 9888
Fax:          +852 2519 8022 
Support tel:  +852 2593 9882 
Support fax:  +852 2519 8022 
BBS:          +852 2593 9829 
Email:        support@madge.com

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