Name:         DOS Compatibility Software Update
Version:      1.5 (US Only)
Released:     May 14, 1996 (Reposted 1/30/97)
Description:
This is the current version of the DOS Compatibility
Software for 630, 640 and 6100 DOS Compatible systems. The
PC Compatibility Cards (PCI-based) include this version of
the software. This software replaces PC Setup 1.0.7. Please
refer to the Read Me document and manual included with this
software for complete information.

This software consists of a self-extracting archive of a
Disk Copy 1440K Macintosh disk image, a Disk Copy 1440K DOS
disk image, and the DOS Compatibility Software Update manual
in Adobe Acrobat format.  To use, download, double-click the
downloaded file (this decompresses it), and use Disk Copy to
create the disks.

Disk Copy and Adobe Acrobat Reader can be found in the
Utilities folder posted here.

From the Read Me included this archive:

Important Information
About the DOS Compatibility Software Update

Contents

- Introduction
- What's included with the DOS Compatibility Software Update
- System Software Compatibility
- Additional Information

Introduction

The DOS Compatibility Software Update is a set of software
enhancements that improves the reliability and performance
of the following:

* Power Macintosh 6100 DOS Compatible computer
* Macintosh Performa 6100 DOS Compatible computer
* Macintosh Performa 630 and 640CD DOS Compatible computers
* Macintosh LC 630 DOS Compatible computer

This update also works with any Power Macintosh 6100 or
Macintosh Performa 6100 series computer that has a DOS
Compatibility Card installed.

IMPORTANT  If you are using a PC Compatibility Card with any
Macintosh that has a PCI expansion slot, you do not need to
install this update.

What's included with the DOS Compatibility Software Update

* The "Disk Images" folder contains disk images that you can
use to update your DOS Compatibility Software. The
instructions for working with these disk images are in the
online DOS Compatibility Card Software Update User's Manual.

* The "User's Manual" folder contains the DOS Compatibility
Card Software Update User's Manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
format. To open this manual, you need Acrobat Reader, which
is available for free on most online services and at the
Adobe Systems World Wide Web site (http://www.adobe.com). If
you ordered the DOSÊCompatibility Software Update on floppy
disks, Acrobat Reader is already included. You can install
it by double-clicking the ACROREAD.MAC icon in the Acrobat
Reader folder.

System Software Compatibility

If you are using a Power Macintosh or Performa 6100 series
DOS Compatible computer, you can use Operating System 7.1.2
or 7.5.3 with the DOS Compatibility Software Update.

If you are using a Macintosh Performa 630, Quadra 630, or
Performa 640CD DOS Compatible, you should use System 7.5.3
with the DOS Compatibility Software Update.

If you are currently using System 7.5, 7.5.1, or 7.5.2, you
can install the System 7.5 Update 2.0 to update to System
7.5.3. You can order System 7.5 Update 2.0 on a CD or a
high-density floppy disk set from the Apple Order Center by
calling 1-800-293-6617. You can also download System 7.5
Update 2.0 from many online services or the Apple Support
and Information World Wide Web site
(http://www.info.apple.com).

LaserWriter Software Compatibility

If you are using System 7.1.2 with a Power Macintosh or
Performa 6100 series DOS Compatible computer that is
connected to a PostScript printer, you need to install the
LaserWriter 8.3.3 software. You can download this software
from an online service or the Apple Support and Information
World Wide Web site (http://www.info.apple.com). If you
ordered the DOSÊCompatibility Software Update on floppy
disks, you already have this software in the "LaserWriter
8.3.3" folder.

If you are using System 7.5.3, you do not have to install
LaserWriter 8.3.3 because System 7.5.3 already includes it.

Additional Information

The rest of this Read Me file contains information that
could not be included in the online DOS Compatibility Card
Software Update User's Manual.

Configuring Sound Blaster Properly

To configure Sound Blaster properly for Windows 95, refer to
"Sound Problems" in the troubleshooting chapter of the DOS
Compatibility Card Software Update User's Manual. Otherwise,
your system may crash when attempting to play 16-bit sounds.

Berkeley Systems After Dark for DOS

Do not use the After Dark screen saver for DOS in the PC
environment. Once the screen saver activates, it is not
possible to return to the PC environment.

Networking 

If you are using System 7.5.3 with any of the Macintosh
computer models listed at the beginning of this Read Me
file, use the Network Software Selector to select the "Use
classic networking" option, which is the default setting. Do
not use Open Transport.

Shared Memory

Windows 95 performance will be much better on a 6100 series
Macintosh computer if there is 8MB or more memory installed
on the DOS Compatibility Card itself. Though the 6100 series
Macintosh supports shared memory between the Macintosh and
the DOS Compatibility Card, system performance will be
better if you install memory directly on the DOS card
instead of using the shared memory feature.

The updated DOS Compatibility software no longer supports
shared memory with the Macintosh Performa 630 and 640CD DOS
Compatible computers. If you removed the memory that was
initially installed on the DOS Compatibility Card in one of
these computer models, you must re-install the memory in
order to use the new software.

Serial Port

The DOS Compatibility Card does not support Carrier Detect
(CD). You must configure your communications applications so
they do not use CD. Most communications applications can be
set to respond to the CARRIER string sent back by most
modems.

DOS Clipboard not Supported

The original DOS Compatibility Card software included a DOS
Clipboard feature. This feature is no longer supported in
the current software.

Power Macintosh or Performa 6100 Series DOS Compatible

Shut down a 6100 series DOS Compatible Macintosh before
connecting a new monitor. (If you connect a monitor while
this computer is running, you may not be able to configure
the monitor properly in the PC Setup control panel. To
correct the problem, shut down your computer and then
restart.)

Copyright 1996  Apple Computer. Inc. All rights reserved.
Apple, the Apple logo, AppleLink, AppleTalk, AppleShare,
GeoPort, LaserWriter, Macintosh, PhotoFlash, Power
Macintosh, and PowerTalk are trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
AudioVision, Balloon Help, Extensions Manager, Mac OS,
Macintosh PC Exchange, and QuickDraw are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. All other product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders. Mention
of non-Apple products is for informational purposes and
constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation.
Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the
selection, performance, or use of these products. 

5/2/96
