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Achiever 2000 - Re-installing the original software on model 2233-D0F with the X2 modem

Applicable to: Canada

Question:
How do I reload all the software on the 2233D0F Ambra with the X2 modem ?

Answer:
Follow the steps below.

*** ATTENTION ***
If you follow the steps below, you will lose all your data and program files. The hard drive will no longer contain any personal information. If you have important files you wish to keep, please save them before going any further.

For this procedure you will need :
The Windows 95 startup disk
The Windows 95 CD and Certificate of Authenticity
The diskette that says Super Sound32 on it
The USRobotics connections CD
The SIS Multimedia/IDE CD

Installing Windows 95

  1. Insert the Windows 95 start-up disk and then start the computer.
  2. When at the A:\ prompt insert the Windows 95 CD.
  3. Type the word FDISK and press Enter.
  4. Choose option 3 and press Enter.
  5. Choose option 1, then press Enter.
  6. When you see the warning just press the Enter key.
  7. It will then ask you for the volume label, it should be written under where it says VOLUME LABEL.
  8. Enter the volume label and then press Enter.
  9. When it asks you if you are sure, press Y and then press Enter.
  10. Press the Escape (Esc) key to continue.
  11. Choose option 1 and press Enter.
  12. From the second menu choose option 1 and then press Enter.
  13. When it asks you if you wish to use the maximum available space answer "YES" and press Enter.
  14. Restart the computer.
  15. At the A:\ prompt type "FORMAT C:" and press Enter.
  16. When asked for a volume label just press Enter.
  17. Then at the A:\ prompt type "D:" and press Enter.
  18. At the D:\ prompt type "SETUP" and press Enter.
  19. Then press the Enter key to continue.
  20. At this point the mouse will work, you can then click on continue.
  21. Click on YES to accept the software agreement.
  22. Click on NEXT to start collecting information about the hardware installed in your computer.
  23. Click on NEXT to install Windows 95 into the default directory.
  24. Click on NEXT for a typical installation.
  25. Enter the software registration number found on the cover page of your Windows 95 guide (the Certificate of Authenticity).
  26. Then click on NEXT.
  27. Enter your name and company (company optional), then click on NEXT.
  28. Click on NEXT, Windows will then analyze your computer for the installed options.
  29. Click NEXT to install the most common components.
  30. Click on NO I DO NOT WANT A START-UP DISK, then click on NEXT.
  31. Click on NEXT to start copying the files to your hard drive.
  32. Remove the start-up disk from the A:\ drive.
  33. Click on FINISH to restart the computer.
  34. Click on OK when prompted to insert the Windows 95 CD.
  35. Click on CANCEL to continue.
  36. Click on the down arrow in the date and time properties to select the appropriate time zone.
  37. Click on CLOSE , then click on NEXT.
  38. Click on CANCEL in the ADD PRINTER WIZARD. You will install your printer with the specific disks it came with.
  39. Click on OK to restart the computer.

For the sound

  1. When Windows restarts , click on START, SETTINGS and CONTROL PANEL.
  2. Click on the DEVICE MANAGER tab.
  3. Double click on the SOUND VIDEO AND GAME CONTROLLERS option.
  4. Click on the first Item under that option and then click on REMOVE.
  5. Click on OK to remove the device.
  6. Do the same thing with all of the other items under the SOUND, VIDEO AND GAME CONTROLLERS option.
  7. When you are done, you should no longer see the SOUND, VIDEO AND GAME CONTROLLERS option.
  8. Double click on the OTHER DEVICES option.
  9. Click on the first item under that option, then click on REMOVE.
  10. Do the same for all of the items under the OTHER DEVICES option.
  11. When done, you should no longer see the OTHER DEVICES option.
  12. Click on START, SHUTDOWN, then click YES.
  13. When the computer is shut down, you will restart and when you see PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP press the DELETE key on the keyboard.
  14. At the menu highlight the INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS option with the arrow keys.
  15. Press Enter.
  16. Next to ONBOARD SERIAL PORT 2, highlight 2F8/IRQ 3.
  17. Then press the page up key until you see DISABLED.
  18. Press the ESCAPE key.
  19. At the main menu highlight Save and Exit.
  20. Press Enter.
  21. Press the Y key.
  22. Press Enter and the computer will reboot.
  23. When Windows restarts it will find the sound card.
  24. Insert the SUPER SOUND 32 driver disk.
  25. Click on NEXT.
  26. At the next window click on FINISH.
  27. Make sure that Windows is looking in A:\.
  28. Click on OK.
  29. Windows will then find the modem.
  30. Insert the USRobotics Connections CD.
  31. Click on NEXT.
  32. At the next window click on FINISH.
  33. Windows will the start and the sound and modem will be installed.

For the video adapter

  1. Insert the SIS MULTIMEDIA/IDE CD.
  2. In Windows right click the mouse in the middle of the screen.
  3. Go to properties, then click on SETTINGS.
  4. Then click on ADVANCED DISPLAY PROPERTIES or CHANGE DISPLAY TYPE.
  5. Next to adapter, click on CHANGE.
  6. Under SELECT DEVICE, click on HAVE DISK, then click on BROWSE.
  7. Select your CD ROM drive.
  8. Go to the MM folder, then go to the WIN95 folder.
  9. There should be a file highlighted on the left.
  10. Click on OK, then click on OK again.
  11. The SIS5596 driver should be highlighted.
  12. Click on OK.
  13. Windows will then copy the files to your hard drive.
  14. When done, click on CLOSE, then click on APPLY.
  15. Click on YES to restart the computer and the video is installed.


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Hint Category

Audio, Preloaded Software, Software Installation/Configuration, Video, Windows 95

Date Created

13-02-98

Last Updated

03-03-99

Revision Date

14-05-2000

Brand

Ambra

Product Family

Achiever 2000

Machine Type

2233

Model

D0F

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