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386MAX and SUPERSTOR
This information pertains to Version 2.0 and later of SuperStor. Follow
these directions only if you wish to load the SuperStor driver into high
DOS memory. Otherwise, no special directions are necessary. If you are
using a version of SuperStor prior to 2.0, no special instructions are
necessary. The SuperStor driver does not load high in those earlier
versions. All instructions apply to both 386MAX and BlueMAX. 386MAX is
used as an example in all cases.
When installing SuperStor, it is important to reserve space on your
uncompressed drive for necessary files. About 300 KB is necessary to
copy the appropriate 386MAX files to the uncompressed drive. Consider
leaving enough space for other programs that may need to reside on the
uncompressed drive, as well as space for a Windows SWAP file if you plan
to use one. It is usually a good idea to leave at least 1024 KB
available for use on your uncompressed drive.
IF SUPERSTOR IS INSTALLED ON YOUR SYSTEM
────────────────────────────────────────
If 386MAX is already installed, go to CHECKING THE UNCOMPRESSED DRIVE.
If not, follow the directions for installation below.
INSTALL 386MAX:
Place your 386MAX diskette into a floppy drive.
Type A:INSTALL where A: represents the drive letter of your floppy drive
Press < ENTER >
Follow the on-screen prompts through INSTALL. When INSTALL asks if
you would like to run MAXIMIZE, reply NO. Do not run MAXIMIZE at
this time. You will be returned to the DOS prompt.
Continue with the next section.
CHECK THE UNCOMPRESSED DRIVE
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If you have 300+ KB available on your uncompressed drive, go to the next
section (Copy 386MAX Files...). If not, follow these directions to
provide the necessary space. In order for 386max (Bluemax) to load the
SuperStor drivers in to high DOS you will need a bootable floppy.
Insert a blank floppy into your A: drive:
Type FORMAT A: /S at the DOS prompt and press < ENTER >.
When the format is complete, copy ATTRIB.EXE from your DOS directory to
the boot floppy.
Reboot your computer with the formatted disk in the A: drive.
Enter through both the date and time prompt. From the A: prompt:
press < ENTER >
type ATTRIB -R -A -S -H C:\SSPARTSS.ADD
press < ENTER >
type REN C:\SSPARTSS.ADD SSPARTSS.SWP
press < ENTER >
type ATTRIB +R +A +S +H C:\SSPARTSS.SWP
Remove the boot disk from A: and reboot the machine. Your system
should boot normally.
Change to your ADDSTOR directory. By default, this is set as C:\ADDSTOR.
type SSUTIL
press < ENTER >
Choose SHRINK DISK from the main menu. When the drive letter is
requested, choose the compressed drive (typically drive c:).
This text box appears:
!Input! You may shrink the disk by up to nnnn Kb (Where nnnn is a number).
Type 1024 (this is a suggested size; you may choose more or less
according to your needs) and press < ENTER >
When the program states that the shrink is complete, exit the program
and reboot the machine.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING SHRINKING AND EXPANDING
DISKS, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR SUPERSTOR MANUAL.
COPY 386MAX FILES TO THE UNCOMPRESSED DRIVE
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After rebooting your system, go to your uncompressed drive.
Type MD 386MAX; to make a 386MAX subdirectory.
press < ENTER >
Type CD\386MAX; to change to the 386MAX subdirectory.
Copy the following files to the newly created directory:
386LOAD.CFG
386LOAD.SYS
386MAX.SYS
386MAX.PRO
386MAX.VXD
XLAT.COM ==> 386max version 6.0 or later
If you are using Bluemax on a PS/2 be sure to copy the proper BCF file
to the uncompressed drive as well. The necessary BCF file can be
determined by viewing your BlueMAX.PRO. Look for the following line:
BCF=@XXXX.BCF ==> version 5.12 or earlier or
AUTOBCF ; Compress bios using bcf @XXXX.BCF ==> version 6.0 or later
Return to your compressed drive (normally C:) and edit your CONFIG.SYS.
Be sure the first 3 lines, in order, read as follows:
DEVICE =C:\386MAX\386MAX.SYS PRO=\386MAX\386MAX.PRO ==> no drive letter
DEVICE=\SSTORDRV.SYS /NOHIGH
DEVICE=\DEVSWAP.COM
If you are using SuperStor Pro, add /NOUMB to the SSTORDRV.SYS line
rather than /NOHIGH.
Copy your AUTOEXEC.BAT to your uncompressed drive. Edit your
AUTOEXEC.BAT on your compressed drive so that it contains the following
line only:
d:\autoexec.bat (where d: indicates your uncompressed drive)
At this point reboot your system to be sure it boots as expected.
Continue only if you encounter no problems.
RUN MAXIMIZE
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After rebooting, go to the 386MAX directory on the compressed drive and
type MAXIMIZE. When maximize asks for the letter of the boot drive,
enter the letter of your uncompressed drive. Follow the on-screen
prompts until MAXIMIZE completes.
If you encounter any problems installing 386MAX, type Preinst at the
command line in the 386MAX subdirectory to return your CONFIG.SYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT to the configuration prior to the installation of this
version of 386MAX. If you have problems during MAXIMIZE, Premaxim
returns your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT to the configuration prior to
the last pass of Maximize.
If you have problems or need additional information, you may contact
Qualitas Technical Services at 301 907 7400. Please have your serial
number and the following information ready :
1. CONFIG.SYS file
2. AUTOEXEC.BAT file
3. 386MAX.PRO (or BlueMAX.PRO)
4. If you are experiencing a problem with Windows, SYSTEM.INI file.
It is easier to resolve problems if you can be in front of your system.
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Qualitas, Inc. Main : (301) 907-6700
7101 Wisconsin Avenue Sales : (800) 733-1377
Suite 1386 FAX : (301) 907-0905
Bethesda, MD 20814-4805 BBS : (301) 907-8030
CompuServe : 73377,3307
MCI : 336-2907
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386MAX, BlueMAX, and MOVE'EM are trademarks of Qualitas, Inc.
All company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.