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Achiever PC 3000 - Re-installing the original software on model 3232-P0E

Applicable to: Canada

Question:
How do I re-install the original software on my Ambra 3232 P0E (Model 3000)?

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
The Diskette that says Wavestar32 on it
The Windows 95 Certificate of Authenticity

Windows 95:

1. Insert the Windows 95 startup disk and then start the computer.
3. When at the A:\ prompt insert the Windows 95 CD.
5. Type the word "FDISK" and press Enter.
7. Choose option 3 and press Enter.
9. Choose option 1, then press Enter.
11. When you see the warning just press the Enter key.
13. It will then ask you for the volume label, it should be written under where it says VOLUME LABEL.
15. Enter the volume label and then press Enter.
17. When it asks you if you are sure, press Y and then press Enter.
19. Press the escape key to continue.
21. Choose option 1 and press Enter.
23. From the second menu choose option 1 and then press Enter.
25. When it asks you if you wish to use the maximum available space answer YES and press Enter.
27. Restart the computer.
29. When you get back to the A:\ prompt type "FORMAT C:" and press Enter.
31. It will then ask you if you wish to proceed with the format.
33. Answer YES and then press Enter.
35. When it's done it will ask you for a volume label, just press Enter.
37. From the A:\ prompt type "D:" and press Enter.
39. Type "SETUP" and press Enter.
41. To continue press Enter.
43. Press Enter once again.
45. Agree with the licence stipulations.
47. Click NEXT to continue.
49. Click NEXT to install the software in the windows directory.
51. Choose a TYPICAL installation, then click NEXT.
53. Enter the OEM number that is on the green certificate of authenticity, the number is on top of the bar-code.
55. Enter you're name and company if you have one, and then click NEXT.
57. When windows asks you if you want to install a network adapter, just click on NEXT.
59. At the next window, choose INSTALL THE MOST COMMON COMPONENTS then click NEXT.
61. At the next windows choose NO I DO NOT WANT A STARTUP DISK, then click on NEXT.
63. Click on NEXT to copy the windows files.
65. When the files are copied, click FINISH to restart the computer, remove the floppy disk and click OK.
67. If windows asks you to insert the Windows 95 CD, do so and click on OK.
69. If that does not work, click on SKIP FILE until windows asks you to set the time and date.
71. When windows asks you to install the printer click on CANCEL . Install the printer with the specific disks it came with.
73. Click on OK to restart windows.

The Sound:

1. Insert the floppy disk that has WAVESTAR 32 on it.
3. Click on START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL and ADD NEW HARDWARE.
5. Click on NEXT, NO then NEXT.
7. From the list of hardware choose SOUND VIDEO AND GAME CONTROLLERS, then click NEXT.
9. Click on HAVE DISK.
11. From the resulting window click on OK.
13. From the list that appears, select ESS1688 AUDIO DRIVE, then click on OK.
15. At the next window click on NEXT.
17. If windows asks for the Windows 95 CD, insert it and click OK.
19. At the next window change the A:\ to D:\WIN95 then click on OK.
21. After the files have copied click on FINISH.
23. If windows asks to restart , click on YES.
25. When windows restarts click on START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL.
27. Double click on the SYSTEM icon, click on the DEVICE MANAGER tab.
29. Double click on the SOUND VIDEO AND GAME CONTROLLERS option.
31. Double click on ESS ES1688 AUDIO DRIVE.
33. Click on the RESOURCES tab.
35. Click on the first INPUT/OUTPUT RANGE, when it's highlighted in blue, the setting should be 0220-022F, if not remove the checkmark in the USE AUTOMATIC SETTINGS then click on change settings.
37. At the end of the value field click on the arrow pointing up until you see 0220-022F, then click OK.
39. Click the third INPUT/OUTPUT RANGE to highlight it in blue, click on CHANGE SETTING.
41. Click on the arrow pointing up until you see 0300 0301, then click on OK.
43. Click on the INTERRUPT REQUEST to highlight it in blue then click on CHANGE SETTINGS.
45. Click on the up arrow until you see 1, then click on OK.
47. Click on the DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS to highlight it in blue, click on CHANGE SETTINGS.
49. Click on the up arrow until you see 01, then click on OK.
51. When back at the RESOURCES screen click on OK.
53. Windows will then ask you if you wish to continue, click on YES.
55. When back at DEVICE MANAGER click on CLOSE.
57. Click on START ,SHUTDOWN, RESTART THE COMPUTER and click on YES.

The Modem:

1. To install the modem, click on START, SHUTDOWN AND YES.
3. When you restart the computer you will get the IBM logo and see a white box with wavy lines at the top right corner of the screen press the function key F1.
5. In the menu highlight DEVICES AND I/O PORTS and press ENTER.
7. Highlight SERIAL PORT SETUP and press ENTER.
9. Highlight INFRA RED PORT ADDRESS.
11. Press the right arrow key until you see DISABLED.
13. Press the ESCAPE key.
15. Press the ESCAPE key again.
17. Highlight the SAVE SETTINGS option and press ENTER.
19. Press ENTER again.
21. Highlight the EXIT SETUP option and press ENTER.
23. Press ENTER again.
25. When windows restarts, click on START SETTINGS , CONTROL PANEL.
27. Double click on ADD NEW HARDWARE.
29. Click on NEXT then NO then NEXT.
31. From the list of hardware choose MODEM, then click on NEXT.
33. Put a checkmark in DO NOT DETECT MY MODEM I WILL SELECT FROM A LIST.
35. Then click on NEXT.
37. From the list of manufacturers choose US ROBOTICS INC.
39. In the list of models choose SPORTSTER 28800 INTERNAL.
41. Click on NEXT.
43. Click on COMMUNICATIONS PORT COM 2.
45. Click on NEXT.
47. Click on FINISH.
49. Close the Control Panel.
51. Click on START, SHUTDOWN, RESTART THE COMPUTER, YES and you're done.

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	Hint Category	Audio, Modems, Preloaded Software, Software Installation/Configuration, Windows 95
	Date Created	11-03-98
	Last Updated	03-03-99
	Revision Date	14-05-2000
	Brand	Ambra
	Product Family	Achiever PC 3000
	Machine Type	3232
	Model	P0E
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