IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, 760EL, 760XD, or 760XL User's Guide

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Installing Software for Windows Version 3.11

 
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This section describes the installation procedures for Windows Version 3.11 and its device drivers for your ThinkPad computer.
Important
Before reinstalling the operating system and device drivers, you need to create all installation diskettes using the Diskette Factory program (a diskette backup program that is preloaded on your computer).

The following shows the software already installed at the time of purchase. For your computer to work as it did at the time of purchase, install all of this software:


Installing Microsoft Windows Version 3.11

(Ref #121.)  

Windows 3.11 operates in a DOS environment. Install the following before installing Windows:

Important
During installation, do the following for Windows to operate correctly:

  • When the Windows Setup program asks you to select either Express Setup or Custom Setup, select C for Custom Setup.

  • Install Windows 3.11 with the default VGA display driver that came with Windows. After you complete the installation of Windows, install the ThinkPad display driver.

Do the following to install Windows Version 3.11 with Advanced Power Management (APM):

    (Ref #122.)   (Ref #123.)

  1. Install Windows Version 3.11 with the APM option:

    1. Start the installation as specified in the Windows manual.

    2. When the Windows Setup program asks you to select Express Setup or Custom Setup, type C for Custom Setup.

      Note:
      If you have installed OS/2, the path to install Windows may have changed to C:\OS2\MDOS\WINOS2 (C is the drive on which you installed OS/2). If so, change the path to:

           C:\WINDOWS
      

    3. Continue installing Windows Version 3.11 until the following panel appears:


      +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
      | Windows Setup                                                           |
      |===============                                                          |
      |                                                                         |
      |   Setup has determined that your system includes the following hardware |
      |   and software components. If your computer or network appears on the   |
      |   Hardware Compatibility List with an asterisk, press F1 for Help.      |
      |                                                                         |
      |       Computer:       MS-DOS System                                     |
      |       Display:        VGA                                               |
      |       Mouse:          Microsoft, or IBM PS/2                            |
      +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
      

    4.  Using the Up Arrow (^), highlight MS-DOS System and press Enter.

    5. Select MS-DOS System with APM from the list and press Enter.

      Verify that Computer has changed to MS-DOS System with APM. If the item has not changed, return to step 4.

  2. Make sure the Display: choice is set to VGA. (Do not change this choice.)

  3. When you have completed the installation of Windows, edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file so that the computer will use the correct mouse driver:

    1. At the DOS command prompt (usually C:\>), type
      E \AUTOEXEC.BAT and press Enter.

    2. Find the line: C:\WINDOWS\MOUSE.COM /Y

    3. Change it to: C:\DOS\MOUSE.COM /Y

    4. Find the line that includes SHARE.EXE and delete that line.

    5. Save the file and restart the computer.

    Note:
    When Windows Version 3.11 is installed, the computer is automatically configured to use the MOUSE.COM driver provided by Windows Version 3.11. However, for correct operation, your computer must use the MOUSE.COM driver that came with DOS.

  4. After installing Windows, you should check the creation date of the following drivers in the DOS subdirectory, the Windows subdirectory, and the CDROM subdirectory: Then use the newest program among the ones for the DOS, Windows, and CDROM directories for each drivers.

    You can easily use the newer one by changing the subdirectory name in the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT as follows:

         C:\WINDOWS\SMARTDRV.EXE
                       V
         C:\DOS\SMARTDRV.EXE
    

When you start Windows from the DOS prompt, do not close the LCD while the program is loading; if you do, the computer will stop running.


Installing the ThinkPad Display Driver for Windows 3.11

     

Note:
When installing an operating system, you need to install the ThinkPad display driver.


Note:
You can change the display resolution type by using the ThinkPad Features program after completing the installation of the ThinkPad Features program for Windows.

Do the following to install the ThinkPad display driver for Windows 3.11 so that you can get a correct display setting and a better performance:

  1. Start DOS; then go to the WINDOWS subdirectory.

  2. Type SETUP to start the Windows setup program.

  3.  Using the Up Arrow (^), highlight Display and press Enter.

  4. Select Other (Requires disk...) from the list.

  5. Insert the following Video Features Diskette for Windows into the diskette drive:

    ThinkPad 760EL DSTN model
    Video Features Diskette for Windows I

    Other computers (TFT models)
    Video Features Diskette for Windows II

  6. Type A: and press Enter.

  7. Select your desired resolution from the menu and press Enter.

    Verify that Display has changed to your desired resolution type (an example is shown in the following panel). If the item has not changed, return to step 3.


    +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
    |Windows Setup                                                            |
    |===============                                                          |
    |                                                                         |
    |   Setup has determined that your system includes the following hardware |
    |   and software components. If your computer or network appears on the   |
    |   Hardware Compatibility List with an asterisk, press F1 for Help.      |
    |                                                                         |
    |       Computer:       MS-DOS System with APM                            |
    |       Display:        Cyberxxxx 1024x768 256 small font                 |
    |       Mouse:          Microsoft, or IBM PS/2                            |
    +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+
    


    Note:
    Cyberxxxx means:

    • For the TFT model: Cyber9385

    • For the DSTN model: Cyber9320

  8. Press Enter to continue the installation.

  9. After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer.


Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for Windows 3.11

(Ref #124.)    

Note:
When installing an operating system, you need to install the ThinkPad Features program.

If you are going to use Windows, install the ThinkPad Features program for DOS first (see "Installing the ThinkPad Features Program for DOS"); then do the following to install the ThinkPad Features program for Windows 3.11:

  1. Start Windows.

  2. Select File from the Program Manager window; then select Run... from the pull-down menu.

  3. Insert the Utility Diskette for Windows into the diskette drive; then type A:\INSTALLW and press Enter.

  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

    Default choices are already highlighted in the Installation Options window.


Installing the PC Card Director for Windows 3.11

(Ref #125.)    

When installing Windows 3.11, you need to install the PC Card Director. You must install the following device drivers and software associated with PCMCIA before you can use the PC Cards:

Note:
The PC Card Director for Windows 3.11 must be installed with Windows 3.11 or a later version with enhanced mode. Otherwise, it cannot be installed.


To use PC Card Director:
> "Using the PC Card Director Program".

(Ref #126.)

To install the PC Card Director:

  1. Start Windows.

  2. Select File from the Program Manager window; then select Run... from the pull-down menu.

  3. Insert the PC Card Director Diskette for DOS and Windows into the diskette drive; then type A:PCMINSTW and press Enter.

  4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

    Default choices are already highlighted in the choice windows.

  5. After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer.

Installing the Mwave DSP Support Software for Windows 3.11

(Ref #127.)    

Note:
When installing an operating system, you need to install the Mwave DSP support software.


Attention:
Before you install the Mwave DSP support software, close all open applications.


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To install the Mwave DSP support software:

  1. Start Windows.

  2.  Select File from the Program Manager window; then select Run... from the pull-down menu.

  3. Insert the Mwave DSP Features Diskette 1 for Windows into the diskette drive; then type A:SETUP and press Enter.

  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

    Default choices are already highlighted in the choice windows.

  5.  After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer.
    Note
    Non-U.S. users must run the Country Selection program in the Mwave window after the Mwave installation is complete. Restart the computer after you run Country Selection.
       

    If this is your first time to install the Mwave DSP support software for Windows, also install the MIDI sample files as follows:

  6. Follow the same procedures from step 2 to step 5; however, use the MIDI Samples Diskette 1 instead of the Mwave DSP Features Diskette 1 for Windows.

  7. After the installation is complete, remove any diskette from the diskette drive and restart the computer.

Installing the MIDI Port Device Driver for Windows 3.11

   
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To use the MIDI port, when connecting a MIDI keyboard device or external synthesizer, install the Mwave MIDI Port device driver:

  1. Select the Control Panel from the Main window in the Windows Program Manager; then select Drivers.

  2. Select Add...; then select Unlisted or Updated Driver.

  3. Select OK.

  4. Type C:\MWW\MIDIPORT and select OK.

    MIDIPORT is the subdirectory name where you have installed the Mwave DSP support software.

  5. Select Mwave MIDI Port Driver; then select OK.

Installing the ESS AudioDrive Support Software for Windows 3.11

   
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To install the AudioDrive support software:

  1. Start Windows.

  2. Select File... from the Program Manager window; then select Run... from the pull-down menu.

  3. Insert the AudioDrive Features Diskette for Windows into the diskette drive of your computer; then type A:\SETUP and press Enter.

    Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.


Installing the Infrared Device Driver for Windows 3.11

(Ref #128.)    

Note:
When installing an operating system, you need to install the Infrared device driver.

To install the infrared device driver:

  1. Start Windows; then insert the Infrared Features Diskette into the diskette drive.

  2. Go to the DOS command prompt; then type A:UINSTALL and press Enter.

    The following screen appears:
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  3. Press Enter; then follow the instructions on the screen.

    Select Install Windows ThinkPad InfraRed Driver when you are asked.


Installing the Enhanced Video/MPEG Device Driver and the Video CD Player for Windows 3.11

(Ref #129.)        
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To use the Enhanced Video functions in Windows 3.11, you must install the ThinkPad display driver (Cyber...) and the Mwave DSP support software before installing the Enhanced Video device drivers.

Installing the Video Overlay/Capture Device Driver for Windows 3.11


The Video Overlay/Capture device driver enables the video in-out port on Video for Windows or compatible software. Install Video for Windows or compatible software; then do the following to install the video overlay/capture device driver:

  1. Start Windows.

  2. Select File from the Program Manager window; then select Run... from the pull-down menu.

  3. Insert the MPEG/Video Capture Driver Diskette for Windows into the diskette drive; then type A:SETUP and press Enter.

    Follow the instructions on the screen.

  4. After the installation is complete, remove the diskette and restart the computer to activate the Video Overlay/Capture device driver.

To run the video capture and playback functions, refer to the Video for Windows or compatible software manuals. To install the MPEG device driver, proceed to the following section.

Installing the MPEG Device Driver for Windows 3.11

(Ref #130.)
The MPEG device driver enables playback for MPEG motion videos, CD-i movies, and video CDs.
Important
If this is not your first time installing the MPEG device driver for Windows 3.11, remove IBM MPEG-2 and CD-i/VideoCD from the Installed Driver list in the Drivers menu.
To install the MPEG device driver:

  1. Install the Microsoft Win32s(**) driver:

    1. Start Windows.

    2. Select File from the Program Manager window; then select Run... from the pull-down menu.

    3. Insert the Microsoft Win32s Setup Diskette 1 into the diskette drive; then type A:\SETUP and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen.

    4. After you have completed the installation, restart Windows.

  2.  Click on Control Panel from the Main window.

  3. Click on Drivers; then click on the Add button.

  4. Select Unlisted or Updated Driver; then click on OK.

  5. Insert the MPEG Features Diskette for Windows into the diskette drive of the computer.

  6.  Make sure the drive letter is A; then click on OK and follow the instructions on the screen.

    Install all the drivers listed by repeating steps 2 to 6. After you have completed the installation, restart Windows.

Installing the IBM Video CD Player for Windows 3.11


The IBM Video CD Player for Windows enables playback of video CDs or CD-i movies with more options than with the Media player:

  1. Start Windows.

  2. Select File from the Program Manager window; then select Run... from the pull-down menu.

  3. Insert the Video CD Player Install Diskette into the diskette drive; then type A:SETUP and press Enter.

    Follow the instructions on the screen.


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