Copyright: C. Broyhill Sr. Lab Technician Gateway 2000, Inc.


Gateway 2000 DOS Application Configuration

Files for use with Windows 95

The files found on this diskette (CD if you are viewing this from the GW2k System Software CD) have been provided to simplify the process when configuring DOS applications and games to run under Windows 95.

Disclaimer

Using the Files On This Diskette ( or CD)

Using the Entries

Using the PIF Files

Creating a Shortcut for Your Application

Limitations of the Files

A Note on the DOS/Windows Configuration Manager(DWCFGMG.SYS)

Special Note on Sound Cards

EMM386.EXE - Suggested Memory Settings

Errata of Changes between v2.0 and v3.0


Disclaimer

Although testing has been performed using these files, they are provided "as is " and Gateway 2000, Inc. assumes no responsibility regarding their usage.

However, you can get support for these files by calling one of the following numbers or accessing the Gateway forums on the major On-Line services.

Technical Support…………………………….800-846-2301

Faxback Service………………………………800-846-4526


Using the Files On This Diskette ( or CD)

Installation

To properly install the REGISTRY files, follow these steps:

1.	Start Windows 95.

2.	Open Explorer and locate the folder where you placed the REG files(or "double-click" on the

CD-ROM icon if using CD. The path is \WIN95DRV\REGFILES).

3.	Find the REG files that are appropriate for your system from the list below and "double-click" on the file:

REG Filename	Component
Mitsumi.reg	Use with Mitsumi 4x IDE CDROM Drive
Wearnes.reg	Use with Wearnes IDE CDROM Drives (includes 4x, 6x & 8x)
Sanyo.reg	Use with Sanyo 4x & 6x IDE CDROM Drive
Toshiba.reg	Use with Toshiba SCSI CDROM Drive
Toshiba1.reg	Use with Toshiba IDE CDROM Drive
Pnp.reg	Use with ISA PnP Sound cards
Aspidrv.reg	Use ONLY with Toshiba SCSI CDROM or when using multiple SCSI devices
Mouse.reg	Use to load DOS Mouse driver on desktop systems
Smouse.reg	Use to load DOS Mouse driver on Solo Notebook
Solocd.reg	Use with ALL Solo CDROM Drive

4.	Click "OK" on the dialog box that appears confirming entry into the system  registry.


Using the Entries

Once you have chosen the files needed for your configuration, you can now use them to configure your DOS

applications.

1.	If you have created a shortcut on your Windows 95 desktop, right click on its icon.

2.	If you have not created a shortcut on your Windows 95 desktop, see Creating a Shortcut for Your Application.

3.	Choose the "Properties" option from the menu.

4.	Choose the "Program" tab and then the "Advanced" button.

5.	Make sure "MS-DOS Mode is checked and switch to "Specify a new MS-DOS Configuration".

6.	Say "OK" to any messages you receive and then click on the "Configuration" button.

7.	Again say "OK" to any messages you receive. You will see options to select from. Check the

boxes you need for your application.

8.	Click on "OK" until all windows are closed. Your application is now ready to run in MS-DOS mode.


Creating a Shortcut for Your Application

1. 	Right click on the desktop and choose "New" and then "Shortcut".

2. 	If you know the location of the executable file for your application, type it in. If not, choose "Browse".

3. 	Find the executable file, highlight it and choose "Open".

4. 	Choose "Next" after confirming that the path and filename are correct.

5. 	Type in a name for your shortcut and choose finish. There will now be a shortcut to your application on the desktop.


Limitations of the Files

The device lines used in the registry entry files assume that the device drivers have been installed in a specific

location. If the lines fail to load when using the shortcuts created using these entries either, rename the directories

so that they match the listings in the files or, modify the PIFs to reflect the location of the files in your particular

configuration.

1.	CD-ROM drivers are assumed to be located in the \CDROM directory.

2.	Mouse driver is assumed to be located in the \MSINPUT\MOUSE directory.

3.	The ASPI driver for the Toshiba SCSI CD-ROM is assumed to be located in the \SCSI directory.

4.	The ICU DOS/Windows Configuration Manager(DWCFGMG.SYS) is assumed to be loaded

in the \PLUGPLAY\DRIVERS\DOS directory.

5.	MSCDEX.EXE is assumed to be loaded in the \WINDOWS\COMMAND directory.

6.	The SOLO notebook mouse driver is assumed to be located in the \GPOINT directory.

7.	The SOLO notebook CD-ROM driver is assumed to be located in the \CDROM directory.

If you choose to rename the directories, simply open the Windows Explorer applet and "right click" on the

directory you want to change and choose "Rename" from the menu. Then just type in the new name for the

directory.


Using the PIF files

Besides the included registry entry files, various PIFs (Program Information Files) are also included on this

diskette (or CD) to make it easier for you to create shortcuts to the DOS applications and games that will only

run in MS-DOS Mode. These files contain common settings for the sound card, CD-ROM and memory

configurations that most of these applications need. Instead of copying all of them to your hard drive and therefore

taking up unnecessary space, the following table will help you determine which one works with the hardware

installed in your Gateway system. Please refer to your invoice, if necessary, to determine which hardware you

have installed.

The sound cards listed are for the Plug and Play versions of the hardware.

Win 95 Filename	Hardware Configuration
Exit to DOS(1)	Wearnes CD-ROM drives & SB Vibra 16 (includes 4x, 6x & 8x models)
Exit to DOS(2)	Mitsumi CD-ROM drives & SB Vibra 16
Exit to DOS(3)	Sanyo 6x CD-ROM drives & SB Vibra 16
Exit to DOS(4)	Toshiba SCSI CD-ROM drives & SB Vibra 16
Exit to DOS(5)	Wearnes CD-ROM drives & Ensoniq VIVO (includes 4x, 6x & 8x models)
Exit to DOS(6)	Mitsumi CD-ROM drives & Ensoniq VIVO
Exit to DOS(7)	Sanyo 6x CD-ROM drives & Ensoniq VIVO
Exit to DOS(8)	Toshiba SCSI CD-ROM drives & Ensoniq VIVO
Exit to DOS(9)	Toshiba IDE CD-ROM drives & SB Vibra 16
Exit to DOS(10)	Toshiba IDE CD-ROM drives & Ensoniq VIVO

To install one of these files to your local drive, just highlight the file you want to use and "drag & drop" it onto the

desktop.


A Note on the DOS/Windows Configuration Manager (DWCFGMG.SYS)

The file DWCFGMG.SYS is part of the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) diskettes that is needed when using plug and

play (PnP) cards under DOS/Windows 3.x. The ICU contains database files that hold the information on various

PnP cards. When the file is loaded, it looks in the BIOS on PnP system boards for the Extended System

Configuration Data (ESCD) that is located in the memory range E800-EDFF. It then uses this information to

assign resources to the various PnP cards in the system. On system boards without PnP BIOS, the ESCD is written

to a file that is stored on the root of your boot drive in a file named ESCD.RF.

The DWCFGMG.SYS file is only needed when using certain revisions of the Ensoniq PnP sound card. This file

is necessary for ALL revisions of the Sound Blaster Vibra16 PnP sound card EXCEPT Gateway part number

SNDCRD005ACWW. Refer to your invoice for information on which version of card is installed in your Gateway

system.

PnP Sound Cards that DO need the driver	PnP Sound Cards that DO NOT Need the Driver
SNDCRD005AAWW	SNDCRD005ACWW
SNDCRD005ABWW	SNDCRD006ABWW
SNDCRD006AAWW*	SNDCRD006ACWW
	SNDCRD006ADWW

*DWCFGMG.SYS does NOT need to be used IF the driver revision used with this card is Gateway part number SNDCRD008ACWW. This driver revision can be found on the Gateway 2000 BBS and Website or by contacting Customer Support at 1-800-2301.

IMPORTANT: You may need this file under other circumstances such as having a PnP modem installed and

you plan on using it to play some DOS games via modem (Check your documentation to be sure.).


Special Note on Sound Cards

Ensoniq Soundscape Sound Cards

The Ensoniq PnP sound cards installed in Gateway 2000 systems come with "Windows 95 Application" diskettes.

These applications need to be installed before using the sound card in MS-DOS mode. This is because the install

program for the applications add lines to the Windows 95 registry that are necessary for the proper operation of

the card in DOS mode.

These applications are easily installed, if they are not already, by using CONTROL PANEL and the Add/Remove

Programs applet.

Also, it is recommended that customers use the driver revision listed under Gateway part number SNDDSX008ACWW for ALL Ensoniq sound card revisions listed below:

SNDCRD002AAWW

SNDCRD002ABWW

SNDCRD006AAWW

SNDCRD006ABWW

SNDCRD006ACWW

This driver revision can be found on the Gateway 2000 BBS and Website or by contacting Customer Support at

1-800-846-2301.

Sound Blaster Vibra 16

The SB Vibra sound card shipped with Gateway 2000 computers come with DOS system drivers that are not needed under Windows 95®. They aren't incompatible but some of them do stay memory resident and will decrease the amount of conventional memory available for use by the DOS application. It is recommended that these lines be removed from the Autoexec.bat and Config.sys files either used by the system when booting to DOS mode. There have been no problems reported by not having these TSR's loaded.

All other models of Gateway 2000 Sound Cards

These files have NOT been tested with the any other sound cards shipped by Gateway 2000 in the past. However, with some adjustments, the files written for the Vibra card should function with the Gateway sound cards.


EMM386.EXE - Suggested Memory Settings

Some programs will not run properly with the EMM386.EXE line used in the PIFs. An example of a game that isn't compatible with EMM386.EXE is Commanche v1.0 that was included with the Flight Pack I bundle sold in 1995. In the case of this application, you would need to modify the PIF and REMOVE this line totally. This problem has been corrected with Commanche v2.0 which was included in the Flight Pack II bundle sold by Gateway 2000, Inc. during the first half of 1996.

The version of EMM386.EXE included with Windows 95®, doesn't necessarily need any inclusions or exclusions. If you find that you are experiencing "out of memory" errors when attempting to run your DOS application or game using the PIFs, change the line to one of those listed below.

For EXTENDED Memory

DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\EMM386.EXE NOEMS I=B000-B7FF I=E000-E7FF X=E800-EDFF I=EE00-EFFF

For EXPANDED Memory

DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\EMM386.EXE RAM xxxx I=B000-B7FF I=E000-E7FF X=E800-EDFF I=EE00-EFFF

xxxx= the amount of EXPANDED memory required

For further information, refer to the application documentation and online Windows 95® help.


Errata of Changes Between v3.0 and v3.1

The following is a list of changes between version 3.1 and version 3.0 which was released June 1996.

1. 	Removed registry entry files used for sound cards and CDROM drives no longer shipped by Gateway 2000.

2. 	Added registry entry files for the Toshiba IDE CDROM.

3. 	Added "Exit to DOS" PIF files for Toshiba IDE CDROMS

4. 	Updated Readme.txt file with new information.