PTICD.SYS README.TXT                 	6/30/1995       

  +=============================================================+
  |							  	|
  |			     Release Information:		|
  |								|
  |  	PTICD.SYS.........................(Evaluation Version)  |
  |	README.TXT (this file).........................6/30/95	| 	
  |	CDROM.TXT......................................6/30/95  |
  +=============================================================+


Introduction:  

Thank you for evaluating the Promise device driver "PTICD.SYS" 
universal ATAPI IDE CDROM driver.  It eliminates the need for 
several CD-ROM manufacturer bundled drivers which work only for 
its specific brand and/or model. This device driver is considered 
Freeware during its development period and does not carry a 
guarantee of its usage, fitness, or purpose.  

Feedback on this driver would be helpful for improvements but is 
not required.  Refer to the CDROM.TXT file for a list of IDE 
CD-ROM drives. 


Features:

	* Universal support for ATAPI IDE CD-ROM drives
	* Supports up to FOUR ATAPI IDE CD-ROM drives which may 
	  be of different brands. 	
	* Compatible with Microsoft MSCDEX.EXE


    =======================================================
    |     ATAPI IDE CD-ROM DEVICE DRIVER INSTALLATION     |
    =======================================================
     
To load the Promise Universal ATAPI IDE Device driver to support 
your ATAPI IDE CDROM drive(s) for use with MS-DOS, you require 
the following:

	An IBM PC compatible system
	An ATAPI compatible IDE Controller
	An ATAPI standard IDE CD-ROM drive
	MS-DOS Version 3.1 or later
	Microsoft MS-DOS CD-ROM Extensions(MSCDEX.EXE)

	Note:  MSCDEX.EXE must be loaded into the AUTOEXEC.BAT 
	for DOS to recognize the CD-ROM drive.
	  

To install the PTICD.SYS device driver, copy the PTICD.SYS driver 
to the appropriate [drive:][path], and than add a device line in 
CONFIG.SYS with the following format:

	DEVICE=[drive:][path]PTICD.SYS [/D:Device_name] [/V] 


Parameters are defined as such:         

	[drive:][path]  
		Specifies  the location (drive and directory) and 
		name of the device driver file.

	/D:device_name
		Specifies the device name of the CD-ROM drive  
		(8 characters maximum).  This must be identical
		to the device name specified in the MSCDEX.EXE 
		parameters. 

	/V
		Verbose Mode - display driver status information 
		during bootup.
		

For DOS to recoginize the CD-ROM drive as a drive letter, MSCEDEX  
must be loaded into the AUTOEXEC.BAT with the following format:

	[drive:][path]MSCDEX.EXE [/D:Device_name]

Note: The MSCDEX.EXE "Device_name" label must match the label 
in the PTICD.SYS device line. 
     
See the DOS documentation for additional parameters.  


     +=================+
     |     EXAMPLE     |
     +=================+

Installing one or more ATAPI IDE CD-ROM drive(s):

	In the CONFIG.SYS:

		DEVICE=C:\EIDE2300\PTICD.SYS /D:ATAPI_CD /V

	In the AUTOEXEC.BAT:

		C:\DOS\MSCDEX.EXE /D:ATAPI_CD


		
     +==================+
     |    DISCLAIMER    |
     +==================+

YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SELECTION OF THE  SOFTWARE 
TO ACHIEVE YOUR INTENDED  PURPOSES, FOR THE PROPER INSTALLATION 
AND USE.  Promise Technology, Inc.  DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE  
SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE SOFTWARE IS FIT FOR 
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE ERROR 
FREE.  Promise Technology, Inc. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, 
WHETHER  ORAL  OR  WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT 
LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS  FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL  Promise Technology, Inc.  BE LIABLE TO YOU, 
YOUR CUSTOMERS OR OTHER USERS FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, 
SPECIAL  OR  EXEMPLARY  DAMAGES  ARISING  OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE.


    +==============================+
    |  Trademark  Acknowledgments  |
    +==============================+

Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.