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Windows Updates Support Information
 
Windows XP SP3 Support
Support latest Windows Updates (except for Windows 2000 Pro SP4) released by Microsoft on 9th December 2008
Windows Security Update KB925902 released by Microsoft on 3 April 2007
Windows Security Update KB896424 released by Microsoft on 8 November 2005
Windows SP2 Support
 
 
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Manual
 
BeTwin2000XP_UM.pdf

Released Date: 1 November 2006
Size: 2.1MB
Download Time: approx 15 minutes (56kpbs)
 
 
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Installation
 
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System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements on Host PC
Pentium® III 450MHz or faster
192MB minimum for 2 users (64MB per additional user)
USB Ports
Available PCI or AGP slot
Graphic Cards
The following PCI and PCI Express VGA cards are recommended for use in BeTwin Stations:

PCI VGA Cards:
ATi Rage 128 Pro
ATi Radeon - all models
nVidia TNT2 - all models
nVidia GeForce - all models
nVidia Quadro - all models
SiS 6326 (single station only)

PCI Express VGA Cards:
nVidia Quadro
ATi Radeon

In addition, you "may" be able to use a nVidia GeForce/Quadro or ATi Radeon Dual-Head AGP cards to support both the Host and a BeTwin station (Windows XP® required) or Dual-Head PCI VGA cards for 2 BeTwin Stations. However, there are limitations when using the Dual-Head VGA cards to configure for Host and BeTwin Station or 2 BeTwin Stations, you can find the limitations here.

Mice and Keyboards
USB Mouse
PS/2 Mouse (USB-to-PS/2 Converter is required for BeTwin Station)
USB Keyboard
PS/2 Keyboard (USB-to-PS/2 Converter is required for BeTwin Station)

It is mandatory to configure the above devices using Windows native mouse and keyboard drivers.
Additional Hardware Needed for BeTwin Station
PCI VGA card or Dual-head VGA card
Monitor
USB or PS/2 Mouse (USB-to-PS/2 Converter is required)
USB or PS/2 keyboard (USB-to-PS/2 Converter is required)
USB Speakers (optional)
SiS 6326 (single station only)
 
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FAQ
1. What is BeTwin 2000/XP?

BeTwin 2000/XP software enables two to five users to share the computing power and resources of a single computer. All users can simultaneously perform any tasks that they would perform on a standard Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) Edition.

Additional users are supported by add in off-the-shelf PCI video cards and monitors along with USB keyboards, USB mice and, optional, USB speakers.

2. Why would I want to buy the BeTwin 2000/XP software?

Reducing your initial investment
Reducing your cost of upgrading
Offering ease of maintenance and services
Reducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

3. What are the recommended BeTwin System requirements?

Pentium II 333 MHz minimum, Pentium III 450 MHz or faster recommended
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) Edition
128MB of RAM plus 64MB for each station added
PCI video graphic adapters that support multiple displays (one per each station)
USB ports (and Hubs if necessary regarding to the number of USB devices)
USB keyboard or PS/2 keyboard with USB to PS/2 adapter (one per additional station)
USB mouse or PS/2 mouse with USB to PS/2 adapter (one per additional station)
SVGA monitor per each station
Optional USB audio speaker per each station

4. What are the recommended PCI and PCI Express VGA cards for BeTwin stations?

PCI VGA Cards:
ATi Rage 128 Pro
ATi Radeon - all models
nVidia TNT2 - all models
nVidia GeForce - all models
nVidia Quadro - all models
SiS 6326 (single station only)

PCI Express VGA Cards:
nVidia Quadro
ATi Radeon

5. Can both users surf the Internet at the same time?

Yes, one of the best features of BeTwin 2000/XP is that all users can surf the Internet on different websites at the same time, using just one telephone line, one modem and one Internet Service Provider account.

6. Does BeTwin 2000/XP support faster modems?

Yes, BeTwin 2000/XP supports 28.8K, 33.6K and the new 56K modems. It also supports ISDN, ASL, ADSL Cable, T1 and any broadband connection.

7. Can I share peripherals, like a printer or CD Rom?

Yes, all users can share the same peripheral devices.

8. Can I share the Modem?

Yes, all users can share the modem. When you log onto the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), all users will be able to share the same modem, telephone line and ISP account, to concurrently access the internet, with no increase in cost.

9. Does BeTwin 2000/XP allow me to view video clips and listen to music or other sounds?

Yes, you can view the video clip on the BeTwin station. If sound is required at the station, USB speakers can be used.

10. Can both users use the same program at the same time?

Most software products will allow all users to open and edit different documents at the same time, using the same program. Each user can also use different software products, concurrently.

Users who intend to run the software products concurrently on the BeTwin Stations and Host Computer are advised to review the Software Products' End User License Agreement.

11. Will multiple users of a single program make my computer work slower?

Most applications, once booted up, will run nearly as fast as with one user including Modem communications. Activities that place the most demand on the computer's resources (games and video clips) may experience some slowing, but most users will notice little difference in speed or performance.

12. Can I use DOS applications with BeTwin 2000/XP?

BeTwin Station supports windowed DOS prompts under Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) Edition. You can now run DOS applications and access the DOS command prompt from the BeTwin Station.

13. Can I use the monitor from an older PC for the second station?

Yes, as long as it is a VGA or Super VGA monitor.

14. Can I add more than one station on the same computer system?

Yes, up to the maximum of four BeTwin Stations can be connected.

15. Can I play interactive games on both stations?

Yes, but it depends on the type of games to be played.

16. Can I add a BeTwin System to a computer network (e.g. LAN)?

Yes, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Novell Netware networks are supported. You only require one network node (one network card and one IP address) for all the users. Users can login to the network by using different user names and passwords.

17. Can the main system user monitor and control the activities on the second station?

The main system cannot turn the BeTwin station OFF but Shutdown only. You cannot control the activities on the BeTwin station.

18. How can I prevent the user on the second station from shutting down the computer?

The Security Policy Settings in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional (32-bit) Edition allow the Administrator to control certain user's privileges, as well as control certain actions allowed for the user. Administrator can modify the security-relevant settings, including users' rights to shut down Windows, by configuring the Local Security Policy.

19. Can we install two CD-ROM drives on the main system so that two users can access separate CD-ROM drives at the same time?

Yes, you can have 2 CD-ROM drives in the same system.

20. In order to enhance the speed of BeTwin system, should I increase the Memory (192MB RAM to 384MB) or upgrade the CPU speed (e.g. 500 to 733MHz)? I have a limited budget and can only afford one upgrade.

It depends on the types of applications you are running. If it is memory-intensive application, it is recommended that memory be increased. If it is a CPU-intensive application, it is recommended to upgrade your CPU.

21. When both users open the same file, can they save the file at the same time

It depends on the types of applications you are running. Some applications will provide full read and write privileges to the user who opened or accessed the file first, the other users may then have read only privilege.

22. Can the BeTwin system run on Windows NT, Windows 98 or Windows Millennium?

No, BeTwin 2000/XP only supports Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Home or Professional (32-bit) Edition.

23. Can I install programs on the BeTwin Station?

It is recommended to install the applications from the Host PC.

24. When connecting the BeTwin system to the LAN, can two different users login to the network using different accounts?

Yes, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Novell Netware networks are supported. You only require one network card and one IP address for all the users. Users can login to the network by using different user names and passwords. Additional information provided as follows:- Two users can send messages to each other using the BeTwin Control Center "Send Message" features. Two users can send email to each other using the same or different email accounts.

25. What type of HDD should I use to get optimum performance?

HDDs with faster access time and transfer rate are preferred. Ultra DMA/33/66/100 HDDs and SCSI HDDs generally provide better performance.

26. How should I setup the BeTwin station?

Installation is simple. By following a few steps, a two- or five-user system should take less than 30 minutes to set up. See users manual for detailed instructions.

27. What is the maximum USB cable length that BeTwin can support?

BeTwin 2000/XP can support up to the maximum of 30-meters. Under USB specifications, an active USB hub is required for every 5-meter interval and a total of five (5) USB hubs can be used in one chain.

28. What is the maximum video cable length that BeTwin can support?

It can support up to the maximum of 15-meters. To get a good display quality, double-shielded video cable is recommended.

29. Can the main system and second station access the same CD-ROM at the same time?

Yes, it depends on the CD-ROM contents to be accessed.

30. Do I need to buy additional software licenses?

Additional software licenses may be required, kindly check your Software End User License Agreement. Users who intend to run the software products concurrently on the BeTwin Stations and Host Computer are advised to do the following : (a) Review the Software Products' End User License Agreement if they are authorized to run multiple instances/sessions, using a single copy of the Software Products, concurrently on the BeTwin Stations and the Host Computer and/or (b) Check with the respective companies of the software products for such usage and/or similar usages.

31. How can I register BeTwin software on the computer that does not have Internet access?

User must install BeTwin 2000/XP on the computer that has the Internet access.

32. How many IP addresses can be assigned to the computer under Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional (32-bit) or Home Edition?

Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional (32-bit) or Home Edition allow users to use multiple IP addresses per network connection for multiple IP numbering schemes, such as public addresses used for the Internet and private addresses, and for multiple logical IP networks on the same physical network segment.

33. How can I protect the data on the computer from unauthorized access?

Windows 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional (32-bit) or Home Edition allow users to set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions. However, you can set file and folder permissions only on drives formatted to use NTFS.

34. How can I play the network games without installing the network card under Windows 2000?

You can install with the Microsoft Loopback adapter in a virtual network environment where access to a network is not feasible. Network clients, protocols, and so on, can be bound to the Loopback adapter, and the network adapter driver or network adapter can be installed at a later time while retaining the network configuration information.

35. What should I do if BeTwin does not work under the present network environment?

Isolating configuration errors from hardware errors is often the easiest way to pinpoint the source of the problems. These problems may originate from the network adapter or the network adapter driver not being compatible or being defective. If your computer is installed with Windows 2000 Professional, you can install the Microsoft Loopback adapter to test in a virtual network environment. Network clients, protocols, and so on, can be bound to the Loopback adapter, and the network adapter driver or network adapter can be installed at a later time while retaining the network configuration information.

36. How should I upgrade the VGA drivers?

Step 1: Deactivate BeTwin via BeTwin Control Center\Options\Set Configuration and restart Windows.

Step 2: Upgrade the VGA drivers and restart Windows.

Step 3: After Windows has restarted, under Windows Display Properties, you must be able to configure the PCI/ PCI-Express VGA card to "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" so that the Windows desktop will be displayed on the Host and Station monitors.

Step 4: Activate BeTwin and restart Windows.

Step 5: If the BeTwin Station does not turn on after 90 seconds, you may need to restart the Windows again. You may also require to re-run Configuration Wizard to re-setup the Host and Station(s).
 
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