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TP 390,1720 - Installing Windows 95 and its device drivers

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This document describes the installation procedures for Windows 95 and its software for your ThinkPad computer.
The following versions of Windows 95 are available for your computer:


The OSR0 is an off-the-shelf version of Windows 95 and is available at any retail store.
The OSR1 can be downloaded from the Microsoft Internet home page (http://www.microsoft.com).
The OSR2-1 is available only as preloaded versions. Since your computer incorporates several new devices that were not available when these versions of Windows 95 were announced, take special precautions when installing or reinstalling these versions.


Your Version of Windows 95:
You can check which version of Windows 95 you are using by clicking on Start and moving the cursor to Settings and Control
Panel, and then double-clicking on Control Panel and System.

You can check the version in this window. Read the numbers under "System".
4.00.950 means that it is Windows 95 OSR0.
4.00.950a means that it is Windows 95 OSR1
4.00.950B means that it is Windows 95 OSR2.1

Overall Procedure

  1. Have the Windows 95 installation package in hand.
  2. Back up your software and personal data files on the hard disk.
  3. Go to the ThinkPad Web site and download the latest hardware driver diskettes. You need to create at least the following device driver diskettes (see table below):
  4. Install Windows 95 and the software.

Device Driver

Diskette Name

ThinkPad Configuration program / Fuel Gauge program

ThinkPad Configuration Utility Diskette for Windows 98/Windows 95

Display driver

Video Features Diskette for Windows 98/Windows 95

Audio device driver

Audio Features Diskette for Windows 98/Windows 95

ThinkPad Modem driver

ThinkPad Modem Driver Diskette for Windows 98/Windows 95

TrackPoint driver

TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Win95/98/NT

Bay driver

Warm Swap Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98

Hibernation utility

Hibernation Utility Diskette

PC Card support software

CardWorks Software for Windows 95

TDial Utility Program

Modem Ring Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98


Note: If you have already formatted the hard drive, you can download these drivers by clicking on the links in the above table.

Note: To use the CD-ROM drive to install Windows 95, create the DOS boot diskette that enables you to use the CD-ROM drive. Then boot the system with the diskette.

Installing Microsoft Windows 95
Some new devices for the ThinkPad 390 computer are not supported by the Windows 95 Retail Release Version and the Service Pack Version 1. In addition, some new files must be incorporated at the time of installation.
Installing Windows 95 OSR0 or OSR1
1. Create a Windows 95 supplementary diskette using the Diskette Factory program (refer to the User's Reference).
2. Make sure there is enough space in the hard disk to store the cabinet files and the installation programs (the required space might vary depending on the
national language supported by your version of Windows 95).
3. Make a temporary directory.
For example, enter at the DOS prompt:
MD C:\WIN95
4. Copy all the cabinet (.CAB) files and the installation programs from the \WIN95 directory of the Windows 95 CD-ROM to this directory.
For example, enter at the DOS prompt:
COPY src_cd:\WIN95\*.* tgt_drv:\tgt_dir
where src_cd is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive (D, E,...), tgt_drv is the drive letter, and tgt_dir is the temporary directory that you made in step 3.
5. Insert the Windows 95 supplementary diskette into the diskette drive.
6. Copy the updated files from the Windows 95 supplementary diskette to the temporary directory.
For example, enter at the DOS prompt:
COPY A:\OSR0INF\*.* tgt_drv:\tgt_dir
where tgt_drv is the drive letter, and tgt_dir is the temporary directory that you made in step 3.
7. Install the operating system in the temporary directory by entering SETUP.EXE at the temporary directory prompt.
Refer to the Windows 95 documentation and the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation.
If required, install the Service Pack Version 1, available from the Microsoft Internet home page.
If required, remove all the files in the temporary directory and then remove the directory itself after you complete the installation, to free the space on the hard disk.


Installing Windows 95 OSR2 or OSR2.1
If you have a CD-ROM version of the Windows 95 OSR2 or OSR2-1, do the following:
1. Create a Windows 95 supplementary diskette using the Diskette Factory program (refer to the User's Reference).
2. Make sure there is enough space in the hard disk to store the cabinet files and the installation programs (the required space might vary depending on the language supported by your version of Windows 95).
3. Make a temporary directory.
For example, enter at the DOS prompt:
MD C:\WIN95
4. Copy all the cabinet (.CAB) files and the installation programs from the \WIN95 directory of the Windows 95 CD-ROM disk to the temporary directory.
For example, enter at the DOS prompt:
COPY src_cd:\WIN95\*.* tgt_drv:\tgt_dir
where src_cd is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive (D, E,..), tgt_drv is the drive letter, and tgt_dir is the temporary directory that you made in step 3.
5. Insert the Windows 95 supplementary diskette into the diskette drive.
6. Copy the updated files in the Windows 95 supplementary diskette to the temporary directory. For example, enter the following at the DOS prompt:
Type "COPY a:\SYSTEM\*.* tgt_drv:\tgt_dir" and press enter.
Type "COPY a:\PCMCIA\*.* tgt_drv:\tgt_dir" and press enter.
Type "COPY a:\USB\*.* tgt_drv:\tgt_dir" and press enter.

where tgt_drv is the drive letter, and tgt_dir is the temporary directory that you made in step 3.
7. Install the operating system in the temporary directory by entering SETUP.EXE at the temporary directory prompt.
8. Refer to the Windows 95 documentation and the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation.
9. Insert the Windows 95 supplementary diskette into the diskette drive.
10. Update the CardBus drivers:
1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Double-click on System; then click on the Device Manager tab.
3. Double-click on Other devices, and double-click PCI CardBus Bridge.
4. Click on the Driver tab; then click on Update Driver....
5. Click on Next>.
If Windows cannot find the driver, click on Other Locations..., then type A:\PCMCIA\, and click on OK.
6. Click on Finish.
7. Repeat these steps for the second PCI CardBus Bridge item.
The CardBus driver installation is complete.
11. Update the System drivers:
1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Double-click on System; then click on the Device Manager tab.
3. Double-click on Other devices, and double-click PCI Bridge.
4. Click on the Driver tab; then click on Update Driver....
5. Click on Next>.
If Windows cannot find the driver, click on Other Locations..., then type A:\SYSTEM\, and click on OK.
6. Click on Finish.
Repeat these steps for the second PCI Bridge item.
7. Double-click on System devices, and double-click PCI Standard Host CPU Bridge.
8. Click on the Driver tab; then click on Update Driver....
9. Click on Next>.
If Windows cannot find the driver, click on Other Locations..., then type A:\SYSTEM\, and click on OK.
10. Click on Finish.
The System driver installation is complete.
12. Update the USB drivers: (for OSR2.1)
1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Double-click on System; then click on the Device Manager tab.
3. Double-click on Other devices, and click PCI Universal Serial Bus.
4. Click on Remove and OK to remove it.
5. Run the USB update program to install the USB driver. Refer to your Windows 95 manual.
After installation, restart the computer.
6. The computer automatically detects the Standard USB Host Controller; click on Other Locations....
7. Type A:\USB\, and click on OK.
8. Click on Finish.
The USB driver installation is complete.

Installing the ThinkPad Configuration Program for Windows 95
To install the ThinkPad Configuration program for Windows 95:
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Insert the "Utility Diskette for Windows 95/98 Disk 1" into the diskette drive.
3. Click on Start.
4. Click on Run....
5. Type A:\SETUP and click on OK.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
After installation has finished, restart the system.

Installing the ThinkPad Display Driver for Windows 95
To install the ThinkPad display driver for Windows 95:
For Windows 95 OSR0 or OSR1:
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Double-click on My Computer and Control Panel.
3. Double-click on Display; then click on the Settings tab.
4. Click on the Advanced Properties button.
5. Click on the Change. button..
6. Select your display by clicking on it.
7. Click on Have Disk....
8. Insert the "ThinkPad Video Features Diskette for Windows 98/Windows 95" into the diskette drive and click on OK.
9. Click on NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV; then click on OK.
10. Click on Close.
11. Select your screen parameters from the color palette, desktop area, and font size; then click on Close.
If you have not specified the type of monitor you want to use, your new settings might not function correctly. When you are prompted to specify a monitor, select "Yes" if you want to use an external monitor or "No" if you do not want to use an external monitor.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Windows 95 prompts you to restart Windows 95 to make the display driver change effective.

For Windows 95 OSR2:
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Double-click on My Computer and Control Panel.
3. Double-click on Display; then click on the Settings tab.
4. Click on the Advanced Properties button.
5. Click on the Adapter tab.
6. Click on the Change... button..
Windows 98 runs the "Update Device Driver Wizard" to guide you through the installation process.
7. Click on the Next> button.
8. Insert the "ThinkPad Video Features Diskette for Windows 98/Windows 95" into the diskette drive and click on OK.
9. Select NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV; then click on OK.
10. Click on Next>. to begin the installation.
11. Click on Close.
12. Select your screen parameters from the color palette, desktop area, and font size; then click on Close.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Windows 95 prompts you to restart Windows 95 to make the display driver change effective.

Installing the Audio Device Driver for Windows 95
To install the audio support software for Windows 95:
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Double-click on My Computer and Control Panel.
3. Double-click on Add New Hardware to start the "Add New Hardware Wizard".
4. Click on Next>.
5. Insert the "Audio Features Diskette for Windows 98/Windows 95 Disk 1" into the diskette drive.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

The MIDI serial port connector is available if the computer is attached to the port replicator (option). The MIDI port capability is disabled as a default, so you need to enable the function with ThinkPad Configuration. After you enable MIDI port capability, you are prompted to insert the manufacturer's diskette to install support software for the function. Insert the "Audio Support Diskette for Windows 98/Windows 95" into the diskette drive.

Installing the ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 95
To install the ThinkPad modem driver for Windows 95:
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Insert the "ThinkPad Modem Driver for Windows 98/Windows 95Disk 1" into the diskette drive.
3. Click on Start, and then Run....
4. Type A:\SETUP and press Enter.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restart your computer to make the new settings effective.
Note: You need to set the dialing properties when using the ThinkPad Modem functions. Click on Control Panel, Modems, and then the Dialing Properties button.


Installing the TrackPoint Driver for Windows 95
To install the TrackPoint driver for Windows 95:
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Insert the "TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Win95/98/NT" into the diskette drive.
3. Click on Start.
4. Move the cursor to Settings; then click on Control Panel.
5. Double-click on the Mouse icon.
6. Click on the General tab at the top of "Mouse Properties" window.
7. Click on Change.
8. Click on Have Disk.
9. Make sure that the source drive is A:\ and click on OK.
10. Click on PS/2 TrackPoint in the list.
11. Click on OK.
12. Click on Close in the "Mouse Properties" window.
Remove the "TrackPoint Driver Diskette for Win95/98/NT" from the diskette drive, and restart your computer to make the new settings effective.

Installing the Bay Driver for Windows 95
To install the bay driver for Windows 95:
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Click on Start, then Run....
3. Insert the "Warm Swap Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98" into the diskette drive.
4. Type A:\SETUP and press Enter.
5. Click on Next>.
6. Click on Yes.
7. Enter your Name, Company and Serial Number, and click on Next>.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Restart your computer to make the new settings effective.

Installing the Hibernation Utility for Windows 95
Notes:


To install the hibernation utility program for Windows 95:
1. Insert the Hibernation Utility Diskette into the diskette drive.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Installing the PC Card Support Software for Windows 95
To install the PC Card support software for Windows 95:
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Remove any PC Cards from the computer.
Note: Push the PC Card eject button; the eject button pops out. Push the button again; the PC Card pops out.
3. Click on Start, then Run....
4. Insert the "CardWorks Software for Windows 95 Disk 1" into the diskette drive.
5. Type A:\SETUP and press Enter.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Installing the CD-ROM Device Driver for Windows 95
This section describes how to disable the unnecessary DOS and Windows CD-ROM device drivers.



To disable the DOS/Windows CD-ROM device drivers:
1. Start Windows 95 and go to the MS-DOS command prompt.
2. Open the CONFIG.SYS file with your text editor; then find the following line:
DEVICE=C:\xxxxxx\CDROMDRV.SYS /R
Note: xxxxxx is the subdirectory where you have installed the CD-ROM device driver. The default subdirectory for C:\xxxxxx is C:\CDROM.
If you cannot find the line, quit the file and go to step 4.
3. Comment out the line to change it as follows:
REM DEVICE=C:\xxxxxx\CDROMDRV.SYS /R
If the line is already commented out, quit the file and go to the next step.
4. Open the AUTOEXEC.BAT file; then find the following line:
C:\xxxxxx\MSCDEX.EXE /D:TPCD001 /M:15
Note: xxxxxx is the subdirectory where you have installed the CD-ROM device driver. The default subdirectory for C:\xxxxxx is C:\CDROM.
If you cannot find the line, quit the file and go to step 6.
5. Comment out the line to change it as follows:
REM C:\xxxxxx\MSCDEX.EXE /D:TPCD001 /M:15
If the line is already commented out, quit the file and go to the next step.
6. Exit the DOS command prompt; then reboot the system.

Installing the TDial Utility Program for Windows 95
To install the TDial Utility Program for Windows 95:
1. Start Windows 95.
2. Insert the "Modem Ring Driver Diskette for Windows 95/98" into the diskette drive.
3. Click on Start.
4. Click on Run....
5. Type A:\SETUP and click on OK.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen. After installation has finished, restart the system.

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Date Created

03-12-98

Last Updated

22-01-99

Revision Date

05-01-2000

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