NexGen Nx586 Processor / PCI Update Kit Revision 1.0 - 26 October 1995 Order #950005-01 ======================================================================== This README documentation includes information about the use of the NexGen [TM] Nx586 [TM] Processor PCI Update Kit 1.0. This Update Kit contains useful tools which enhance the operation of your Nx586 processor/PCI-based PC. PLEASE READ AND ACCEPT THE 'TERMS OF USE' AT THE END OF THIS README.TXT FILE ======================================================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. List of Tools 2. Quick Installation Instructions 3. Tool - Optimized IDE Drivers 4. Tool - NexGen Nx586 PCI Flash Utility 1.0 5. Tool - Windows CPU Identifier 2.0 6. Tool - DOS CPU Identifier 2.0 7. NexGen Technical Support 8. Terms of Use ======================================================================== 1. LIST OF TOOLS Included with the PCI Update Kit 1.0 are the following tools: A. Optimized IDE IDE drivers to optimize Windows performance Drivers for the NxPCI Baby AT Motherboard B. Nx586 PCI FLASH Utility designed to upgrade the system BIOS UTILITY 1.0 on a NexGen Nx586 processor-based PCI-bus Personal Computer C. WINDOWS CPU Applet to assist in CPU Identification IDENTIFIER 2.0 for Windows D. DOS CPU Applet to assist in CPU Identification IDENTIFIER 2.0 for DOS ======================================================================== 2. QUICK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The contents of this Update Kit have been provided as a self- extracting zip file: UPDTPI10.EXE. When you typed "UPDTPI10", all of the tools in the kit were extracted and copied into the directory in which UPDTPI10 was located. For ease of use, it is recommended that you create a separate directory to be used only for the Update Kit. If you did not do that, you may want to do that now. Copy UPDTPI10 to that directory, then type "UPDTPI10" again to extract the files into that unique directory. ======================================================================== 3. TOOL - OPTIMIZED IDE DRIVERS The Windows 3.1 and 3.11 IDE drivers will optimize Windows performance for the NxPCI Baby AT Motherboard. Run the EZIDE install utility included with this update kit to install these drivers. EZIDE Install Utility This utility is provided by DTC to automatically install the Windows device drivers onto your hard disk drive. This utility will copy all necessary files and update your SYSTEM.INI file. The utility requires that the C: drive has been partitioned (DOS FDISK) and formatted (DOS FORMAT). This utility consists of the 5 files listed below: 1. DTCSPEED.EXE 2. EZIDE.EXE 3. LICENSE.DTC 4. README.1ST 5. WIN4BM.386 HOW TO USE EZIDE 1. Boot to a DOS screen or exit Windows to a DOS screen. 2. Move to the directory in which you copied the contents of your Nx586 Processor PCI Update Kit (Recommended directory name is "NXTOOLS"). 3. Type "EZIDE" and hit 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. The EZIDE utility will walk you through the installation. ======================================================================== 4. TOOL - Nx586 PCI FLASH UTILITY 1.0 IMPORTANT NOTE - Your system BIOS MUST BE UPDATED by this flash utility before you can use any of the tools provided by this update kit. This utility consists of the 3 files listed below: 1. P06W034N.MC3 BIOS file 2. P06W034N.PRD BIOS file 3. FLSHP10.EXE Flash utility HOW TO RUN THE Nx586 PCI FLASH UTILITY 1.0 1. Go to a DOS prompt by doing a clean boot. (See "HOW TO DO CLEAN BOOT" below for more information) 2. Move to the directory in which you extracted the Update Kit 3. Type FLSHP10 and hit . 4. Follow the instructions diplayed on your monitor. 5. Once the update is complete, turn your system off, then back on again. 6. BIOS update is complete. Please be advised that this utility works only with the BIOS files shipped with the utility. Do not rename or delete the files that are included with this utility. HOW TO DO CLEAN BOOT * DOS and WINDOWS USERS 1. If you are in Windows, exit Windows to DOS 2. Reset system 3. Press as system is booting (This bypasses normal system configuration, thus freeing up additional memory) NOTE: Older versions of DOS may not allow use of the key. In this case, you should create a bootable floppy * WINDOWS 95 USERS 1. Reset system 2. Press as system is booting 3. Choose this menu option: "Safe Mode Command Prompt Only" * USERS OF OPERATING SYSTEMS OTHER THAN DOS, WINDOWS, OR WINDOWS 95 1. Put DOS bootable floppy diskette in A: drive 2. Reset system (System will now boot via floppy drive) ======================================================================== 5. TOOL - WINDOWS CPU IDENTIFIER 2.0 The Windows CPU Identifier 2.0 is designed to prevent applications from malfunctioning due to mis-identification of the Nx586 processor by Windows programs. IMPORTANT NOTE This is a shareware application and is intended ONLY as a TEMPORARY SOLUTION for WINDOWS applications which do not work properly due to misidentification of the Nx586 processor. If a WINDOWS application displays the CPU type as something other than "Nx586 processor" or if a WINDOWS application states that the software "Requires 486 or Greater", then the application has misidentified the Nx586 processor. The WINDOWS CPU Identifier may provide assistance in these cases. If you have a problem with a particular Windows application, NexGen recommends that you contact the software vendor for upgrade information. Upgrading the software is a more effective solution. The Windows CPU Identifier is provided only as an interim solution. INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS CPU IDENTIFIER 2.0 Copy the following files into the WINDOWS directory on your hard drive. These files should be in the directory in which you extracted the Update Kit: 1. WINID20.EXE 2. GOODIES.DLL 3. PROCHOOK.DLL HOW TO RUN THE WINDOWS CPU IDENTIFIER 2.0 Run the Windows CPU Identifier before running a Windows application which misidentifies the Nx586 processor. *** NexGen highly recommends you use the Windows CPU Identifier ONLY *** WHEN NEEDED TO AVOID IMPROPER CPU IDENTIFICATION and close the *** Windows CPU Identifier after exiting the application it assists. RECOMMENDED WINDOWS OPERATION ----------------------------- Move to any Program Group of your choice in Windows and create a new Program Item for WINID20.EXE. To do this: 1. Click on File of Program Manager 2. Click on New 3. Choose Program Item and click on OK 4. Fill in the details of WINID20.EXE including its path and the directory details and then click on OK. A. If you installed the files to the Windows directory on your C: drive, the path would be C:\WINDOWS 5. The icon for Windows CPU Identifier will be created in the Program Group 6. To run the Windows CPU Identifier double click on the CPU Identifier balloon icon. RECOMMENDED WINDOWS 95 OPERATION -------------------------------- Run WINID20.EXE after creating an Icon. To create the icon do the following: 1. Click on Start at the bottom left corner of the screen 2. Click on Settings 3. Click on Taskbar 4. Click on Start Menu Programs 5. Click on Advanced in the Taskbar window 6. Click on File in the menu bar 7. Click on New 8. Click on Short-cut after selecting any folder of your choice 9. Enter the path name for WINID20.EXE ======================================================================== 6. TOOL - DOS CPU IDENTIFIER 2.0 The DOS CPU Identifier 2.0 is designed to prevent applications from malfunctioning due to mis-identification of the Nx586 processor by DOS programs. IMPORTANT NOTE This is a shareware application and is intended ONLY as a TEMPORARY SOLUTION for DOS applications which do not work properly due to misidentification of the Nx586 processor. If a DOS application displays the CPU type as something other than "Nx586 processor" or if a DOS application states that the software "Requires 486 or Greater", then the application has misidentified the Nx586 processor. The DOS CPU Identifier may provide assistance in these cases. If you have a problem with a particular DOS application, NexGen recommends that you contact the software vendor for upgrade information. Upgrading the software is a more effective solution. The DOS CPU Identifier is provided only as an interim solution. INSTALLATION OF DOS CPU IDENTIFIER 2.0 Copy the following files into the DOS directory on your hard drive. These files should be in the directory in which you extracted the Update Kit: 1. IDON.COM 2. IDOFF.COM HOW TO RUN THE DOS CPU IDENTIFIER 2.0 1. Make sure the DOS directory is in your path. You can do this by typing PATH at the command prompt and hitting . The directories that are in PATH are listed. If DOS is not listed, then open autoexec.bat file in your root directory and add it to your PATH and reboot the system. 2. Type IDON and hit to run the Identifier. 3. Run the program or game which you want to assist. 4. Type IDOFF to run the program that turns OFF the Identifier. SUGGESTION FOR DOS CPU IDENTIFIER OPERATION Create a batch file for each of the programs/games you want the DOS CPU Identifier to assist. A sample batch (ID.BAT) file would look like: 1. Type EDIT ID.BAT at the DOS prompt 2. You will see a blank screen. A. If the program/game that needs to be assisted is an .EXE file then enter the following text: IDON \.EXE IDOFF B. If the program/game that needs to be assisted is a .BAT file then enter the following text: IDON CALL \.BAT IDOFF 3. Save the batch file by typing 'alt-f', then 's' ======================================================================== 7. NEXGEN TECHNICAL SUPPORT For help or clarifications contact NexGen Tech Support: - 408.325.8028 - tech.support@nexgen.com - http://www.nexgen.com NexGen may periodically enhance this update kit. These updates will be available from your place of purchase or from NexGen direct. Visit NexGen on the web often at http://www.nexgen.com for new developments. ======================================================================== 8. TERMS OF USE Warranty Your use of the software (the "service items") included as part of the Nx586 Processor PCI Update Kit is at your own risk. NexGen makes no warranties with respect to the service items and expressly disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose and against infringement. Conditions of use of the service items are beyond NexGen's knowledge and control, and NexGen assumes no liability for results obtained or loss or damage incurred as a result of the application of the data, information or software contained in the service items. No Liability for Damages In no event shall NexGen be liable for any damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, consequential or incidental damages) arising from the use of or inability to use the service items even if NexGen has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event will NexGen's entire liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action (whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) exceed the amount paid by you to NexGen for the use of the service items. ======================================================================== Nx586 is a registered trademark and NexGen and NxPCI are trademarks of NexGen, Inc. Windows and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other brands or brand names are property of their respective owners. * END OF README.TXT *