Technical Bulletin #105
FORVUS Coax Adapter - PCI setup for Windows 2000

This technical bulletin is issued to assist users of Microsoft Windows
2000 to register the FORVUS Coax Adapter - PCI (P/N 76000) in the 
hardware settings found under the Windows Control Panel/Device Manager. 
This is required to avoid Resource Settings Conflicts with other hardware 
devices that may be installed on your PC.

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 if your FORVUS diskettes do not 
include the FR3270.INF file. If they do not - goto www.forvus.com/support.htm
to obtain the latest version of FR3270.INF. Then follow the steps below to
setup Windows 2000 for use with your FORVUS Coax Adapter - PCI.

1) Install the Forvus 3270 Coax Adapter - PCI in an empty PCI 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 4)

2) At the "Install Hardware Device Driver" panel select "Search for a 
suitable driver..." insert this 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 -  PCI" 
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.
 

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View Resource 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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Product support:

If you have any problems or questions then please look for up to date 
information at our website www.forvus.com/support.htm or contact Forvus 
Product Support Department. Free telephone and email support is provided 
for 90 days to you as a new user when you register.  Please register 
online at www.forvus.com/reg_form.asp.  If you need assistance, please 
provide the following information:

	- Your name, address, phone, fax, and email
	- Forvus product serial number (product name and version)
	- Connection type (CUT/DFT coax, TN3270, SAA, or MS-SNA)
	- Your Coax Adapter serial number and manufacturer, if applicable
	- Your computer make, model, and configuration
	- Operating System
	- A clear description of your problem

Call Product Support at (919) 954-8380 Monday thru Friday, between 9 am 
and 5 pm EST (excluding holidays) or via email at support@forvus.com. 
We will be happy to assist you.


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