Farstone GAMEDRIVE 1.0 User Manual

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GameDrive®

Version 10

For Windows 2000/XP/Server

2003

User’s Guide

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................... 9

1.1 What is GameDrive®? 9

1.2 Features and Benefits 10

Chapter 2 Installation....................................... 12

2.1 System Requirements 12

2.2 Installing GameDrive®™ 12

2.3 Uninstalling GameDrive® 13

Chapter 3 Starting GameDrive®........................ 14

3.1 Launching GameDrive® 14

3.1.2 The GameDrive® Manager 14

3.1.2 Frequently Used Buttons 16

3.2 The GameDrive® Start Menu 17

Chapter 4 Building Virtual CDs (VCDs).............. 19

4.1 Building VCDs fr om the CD Drive 19

4.2 Building VCDs from Mixed Mode CDs 21

4.3 Converting between ISO 9660 Images and VCDs 23

Chapter 5 Getting Around in GameDrive®......... 25

5.1 Adding VCD files to Run on Your GameDrive® 25

5.1.1 Adding VCD Files from the Hard Drive 25

5.1.1 Adding VCD Files from the Internet 26

5.2 Using Cabinets to Organiz e VCDs 27

5.3 Inserting a VCD 27

5.4 Ejecting a VCD 27

5.5 VCD Properties 28

5.5.1 Opening the VCD Properties window 28

5.5.2 Changing the VCD Description 28

5.5.3 Changing the Auto-run command 28

5.5.4 Changing the Default Virtual Drive 28

5.5.5 Using Hot-Keys to run VCDs 28

5.6 Adding Additional Virtual Drives 29

5.7 Changing a Drive Letter 29

5.8 Deleting VCD icons or VCD files 29

5.9 Searching VCDs 30

5.10 Extracting files from the VCD 30

5.11 Extracting Audio Tracks 30

5.12 GameDrive® Manager Settings 31

5.13 Running VCDs Using Command Line Syntax 31

5.14 Live Update 32

5.15 Enter a new serial number 33

5.16 Rapid Cache 34

Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 What is GameDrive®?

GameDrive® is an innovative software program that emulates the computer’s physical CD/DVD-ROM drive, enabling you to run PC games directly from your hard drive without the use of the physical CD/DVD drive or the actual disc.

1.2 Features and Benefits  Improved copy protection support ability

GameDrive® is compatible with StarForce V1/V2/V3 (new), SecuRom *New V5 (new), DVD SecuROM *New (new), SafeDisc1, SafeDisc2, SecuROM, LaserLock, CD Cops and more.

 Add VCDs from the Internet

With GameDrive®, you can add a VCD (*.VCD) that is shared on the Internet or a LAN into the GameDrive®.

 VCD Cabinet

Instead of adding VCDs all in one place, the new added Cabinet function allows you to sort your VC Ds and put them into different “cabinets” in the GameDrive® Manager.

 Export Audio Tracks

Extract audio tracks from an existing audi o CD , either a real CD or a virtual CD, and store them as an audio file (*.WAV) or a MP3 file on the hard disk.

 #1 in CD/DVD-ROM game compatibility:

GameDrive® supports the newest and most popular games available today including copy-protected titles.

 Run Multiple CDs/DVDs Simultaneously:

GameDrive® allows you to run multiple CD/DVDs at the same time.

 Optimized CD/DVD performance:

Discs are played at hard drive speed (equivalent to a 200x CD/DVD drive). GameDrive® also comes with advanced caching technology that can reduce CD/DVD access times b y up to 75%.

 Fully integrated with Windows:

GameDrive®'s XP-style interface is completely integrated with Windows Explorer and the Windows Device Manager. Enable/disable CD auto-run, change CD drive let ters, or set your own hot-keys to run your CDs.

 Easy Management

GameDrive® converts the contents of the entire CD into a single VCD file on the hard drive. Disk and file management are greatly simplified.

 Ideal for Notebook and Laptop PCs

GameDrive® extends the battery life of your notebook and eliminates the need to carry CDs/DVDs when you trav el .

Chapter 2

Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

2.1 System Requirements

• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

• CD/DVD drive

• 25 MB of hard disk space

• 128MB RAM or better

• Intel Pentium (or compatible) 233 MHz processor or

better

Note: A virtual CD drive does not take any appreciable

amount of hard drive space. However, 19 KB of RAM is reserved for each virtual drive when a VCD is inserted.

2.2 Installing GameDrive®

Insert the GamelDrive CD-ROM disc. The setup program should start automatically. If the auto-run function does not work, run the setup.exe file directly. Also, if you are installing from a network or a hard drive, double-click

setup.exe to launch the Windows Installer program. Follow the instructions step by step to the end of the installation process.

2.3 Uninstalling GameDrive®

To uninstall th e GameDrive® program, select Start in the Windows taskbar, and then select either

Programs/GameDrive®/Uninstall GameDrive® or Start/Settings/Control Panel and double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon to open the Add/Remove

Programs screen. Select GameDrive®, and then select Add/Remove. Either method will launch the GameDrive® Uninstall Wizard. Follow the instructions step by step to the end of the uninstall process.

The uninstall program will remove all files created by GameDrive®, except the VCD files (files with the “VCD” extension). These VCD files can be deleted by using Windows Explorer.

Chapter 3

Starting

GameDrive®

Chapter 3 Starting GameDrive®

3.1 Launching GameDrive®

After installation, you can launch GameDrive® directly without restarting the computer.

Double-click the shortcut icon launch GameDrive® manager.

3.1.2 The GameDrive®

The figure above shows GameDrive® emulating three CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives – drive H, R and T . The left column

Manager

on the desktop to

lists each virtual drive and drive letter with the description of the VCD that is currently loaded. The upper right pane displays all VCDs and cabinets available.

The address bar in the middle enables you to select a cabinet quickly . Click the drop button to select a cabinet. Click the UP button to go to the up level cabinet.

You can create a shortcut for a VCD on the desktop by right-clicking the VCD and then selecting shortcut from the popup menu. Note: Select one VCD at a time. Only one shortcut can be created at a time.

Yo u can enable the auto-run func tion for the selected virtual drives, or for all (virtual) drives. Right-click on a virtual drive and select Auto-Run to enable the auto-run function for it. The cu rrent user will need to log off and log back on to the computer for changes to take affect. Right-click “Virtual Drives” (the heading) and select Auto-run (All Virtual Drives) to enable the auto-run function for all virtual drives. The current user w ill need to log off and log back on to the computer for changes to take affect. Right-click “Virtual Drives” (the heading) and select Auto-run (All Drives) to enable the auto-run function for all drives, including the physical drive. The current user will need to log off and log back on to the computer for cha nges to take affect.

Select a VCD added in the GameDrive® Manager and you can view the content of it in the pane below. Right-click a file or several selected files in the content pane and you will see three options:

¾ Open: Open the selected file. ¾ Export: Export the selected file and store it on the hard

disk. With this function, you can:  Export any file in a multi-session VCD and store it on

the hard disk. (Note: Some files in a multi-session cannot be seen or accessed through Windows Explorer.)

 Export audio tracks from a Mixed-Mode CD or

CD-Extra such as *.wav files, and store them on the hard disk.

¾ Properties: View the properties of the selected file.

3.1.2 Frequently Used Buttons Insert

Inserts a VCD into a virtual drive. Double-clicking on the VCD icon in GameDrive®™ Manager has the same effect.

Eject

Ejects a VCD from a virtual drive.

Make Image

Converts the contents of a CD into a VCD file. CD-ROMs, Mixed Mode CDs, Photo CDs, Video CDs, DVD-ROMs (Data Mode) and Unprotected DVD Videos.

Add Internet Image

Adds a VCD file shared on the Internet or LAN to the GameDrive® Manager.

Add VCD Adds a VCD file to the GameDrive® Manager.

Delete VCD

Removes a VCD from the GameDrive® Manager.

3.2 The GameDrive® Start Menu

After launching GameDrive®, a GameDrive® icon will be displayed in the Note: The GameDrive® icon will not be displayed if you have disabled the VD Task function. To disable GameDrive® Task, go to View Æ Options Æ Miscellaneous Settings and clear the “Run VD Task while launching GameDrive® Manger” box.

Windows system tray near the clock.

Double-click the icon to launch the GameDrive® Manager. Right-click

the icon to open the GameDrive® Start

Menu. The Start Menu provides a quick entry to the most commonly used functions of GameDrive®.

Chapter 4

Building a Virtual

CD (VCD)

Chapter 4 Building Virtual CDs (VCDs)

4.1 Building VCDs from the CD Drive

To use GameDrive®, first create an image of a CD on your hard drive. This image is known as a Virtual CD or VCD. Y ou can build a VCD from almost all types of Game CD. T o begin building a VCD, using one of the following methods:

1. Select Make Image

2. Select File from the menu bar and select Make Image.

3. Right-click the GameDrive® icon in the system tray and

select Make Image.

4. Use the shortcut key Ctrl+B.

5. Open Windows Explorer and right-click the inserted

physical drive and select Make Image /GameDrive®.

on the toolbar.

Follow the steps below:

Step 1 Select the physical CD drive and then select Next.

Step 2 GameDrive® will verify that the selected hard drive

has enough free space to store the new VCD. Use the file browser button

to select a location in which to save the new VCD file and give the new fil e a name. (If no new name is entered, the new VCD will use the na me of the folder in which it is to be stored as the VCD file name.) Step 3 Select the CD read method and use data compression if desired. The default read method “Intelligent Extraction” is successful for most CD formats. In most cases, you can use Intelligent Extraction to build your Game VCDs. However, due to the nature of encryption, some of the Game CDs require that they be built using the Other Protected CD Type. If you know which protection is on the CD, you can choose to build with that

protection by using Other Protected CD type. Using data compression will save hard disk space but will also require a longer VCD build time.

Step 4 Enter a description of the new VCD in the descri ption box. Step 5 (optional) If the CD does not have an auto-run file, then you can specify a program to run when the VCD is

inserted. You can use the file browse button

to locate the executable program. Step 6 (optional) If you want to eject the CD from the CD drive when the build operation is complete, check ‘Eject the

VCD on completion of the Build process. Then select Next to continue. Step 7 (optional) Y ou can set a password for V CD fil es. The

password will be required if you attempt to insert the VCD or view the content of the VCD. Step 8 GameDrive® will then display the attributes of the VCD about to be created. Select Next to begin the build, or click Back to edit your settings. Step 9 With the VCD successfully built, select Finish to close the VCD Build window.

4.2 Building VCDs from Mixed Mode CDs

If you are making an Image from a Mixed Mode or a CD Extr a, follow the steps below:

Step 1 Select the physical CD drive and then select Next. Step 2 Check that selected hard drive has sufficient ‘Free

Space’ to store the new VCD, then use the File Browser to select a location to save the VCD and give the new VCD file a name. If no new name is entered then the new VCD will use the name of the folder in which it is to be stored, as the VCD file name.

Step 3 Select the CD read method and the CD record method. In most cases, you can use Intelligent Extraction to build your Game VCDs. However, due to the nature of encryption, some of the Game CDs require that they be built using the Other Protected CD Type. If you know which protection is on the CD, you can choose to build with that protection by using Other Protected CD type. Using data compression will save hard disk space but will require a longer VCD build time. Select Record Data Tracks to include only the data tracks of the mixed mode CD in the VCD. Select Record Audio Tracks to include only the audio tracks of the mixed mode CD in the VCD. Select both Record Data Tracks and Record Audio Tracks to include both the Audio and Data Tracks in the VCD. Step 4 If you have selected Record Audio Tracks, selecting the Next button will open the Select T racks window. (If selecting Record Data Tracks only, the Build VCD manager will go directly to Step 4.) Select the audio tracks to be included in the VCD by checking the appropriate boxes in the Tracks list.

Select the Preview track play button track. Select Volume

volume level.

to listen to the

to set the Preview track’ s

Step 5 T o complete the building process, please refer to step 4 to step 9 in section 4.1.

4.3 Converting between ISO 9660 Images and VCDs

You can convert an ISO 9660 image file (*.ISO file) into a VCD file (*.VCD file) and vice versa.

To convert files, follow the steps below: Step 1: Select File Æ Convert, or press Ctrl+G to open

the Convert File window. Step 2: Select the file browser button to open the Windows

file browser and locate the ISO or VCD file. Step 3: Select the desired ISO file, and then select Open to

continue. Step 4: Select Convert to start the conversion.

Note: Audio, DVD and compressed VCD files cannot be converted into ISO files.

Chapter 5

Getting Around in

GameDrive®

Chapter 5 Getting Around in GameDrive®

5.1 Adding VCD files to Run on Your GameDrive®

T o use an existing VCD file on your hard drive, on the Internet or on another computer in a network, you must first add a VCD icon to the GameDrive® Manager window.

5.1.1 Adding VCD Files from the Hard Drive

To use a VCD f ile that is on your hard drive or on another computer in a network, use any of these methods: Method 1: Drag and drop the VCD file from Windows Explorer into GameDrive® Manager. Method 2: Select File from GameDrive® Manager, and then select Add to open the Add VCD browser. Use the file browser to select and add VCD files. Method 3: Right-click in the right pane of the GameDrive® Manager and select ADD to open the Add VCD window.

Method 5: Click the Add button to open the Add VCD window. Method 6: Use the Search window (See Section 5.9) to locate and add GameDrive® type files.

5.1.1 Adding VCD Files from the Internet

To use a VCD file that is on the Internet, first you must confirm the IP address (or website name) and name of the image file. Also make sure it is a shared file. Use any of these methods to add Internet images:

Method 1: Select File from GameDrive® Manager, and then select Add Internet Image to open the Add Internet Image dialog box. Type in the IP address and file name to add the VCD file.

Method 2: Click the Internet Image button open the Add Internet Image dialog box.

5.2 Using Cabinets to Organize VCDs

A cabinet, which is similar to a folder in Windows Explorer , is used to store multiple VCDs. You can sort your VCDs into different categories and put them into different cabinets in the GameDrive® Manager. Using cabinets to organize your various VCDs, you can save time locating a specific VCD from so many VCDs all in one manager.

To add a new cabinet, right-click on any cabinet icon in the left pane of the GameDrive® Manager and select New Cabinet.

To add VCDs to an existing cabinet, simply drag and drop VCDs from the GameDrive® Manager (the root cabinet). Y ou can also add a VCD directly into a cabinet by using any of the methods described in section 5.1 Adding VCD Files to Run on Your Virtual Drives.

To delete a cabinet, right-click the desired cabinet, and then select Delete or click the Delete button

5.3 Inserting a VCD Click on a VCD to select it, and then click Insert

5.4 Ejecting a VCD

Click on an inserted VCD to select it, and then select Eject

5.5 VCD Properties

The VCD Properties window shows VCD attributes such as its storage window you can auto-run command, set its hot-key to insert the VCD.

location, file size and CD ty pe. From the Properties

also edit the VCD description, add an

default virtual drive or assign a

5.5.1 Opening the VCD Properties window

T o open the VCD Properties window, right-click on a VCD icon

select Properties.

and

5.5.2 Changing the VCD Description

Open the VCD Properties window and select the General tab. Enter the new

description into the Description box.

5.5.3 Changing the Auto-run command

Open the VCD Properties window and select the Setting tab. Use the browse button to select the location of the progr am.

5.5.4 Changing the Default Virtual Drive

Open the VCD Properties window and select the Setting tab. Select the Default Drive drop box and select a new default drive.

5.5.5 Using Hot-Keys to run VCDs

Open the VCD Properties window and select the Setting tab. Tab down to the hot-keys box and press a key (for example, pressing “C” will create Ctrl +Alt + C as the new hot-key). Press Ctrl, then Alt, then the character key to insert the VCD.

5.6 Adding Additional Virtual Drives

To change the nu mber of virtual drives in your system (the maximum is 23), select View on the menu bar then Drivers

or select the Drives

button to open the Drives dialog.

Select OK to finish adding additional virtual drives. The system will prompt you to restart your computer. Note: The number of virtual drives

is not the same on all computers. The symbols indicate the number of usable drives. If new devices such as another physical CD-ROM drive are to be installed, you will have to leave a drive letter free so the system can accommodate the new drive.

5.7 Changing a Drive Letter

You can change the drive letter for any drive on your system, including the physical drive. Right-click the desired virtual drive and select Edit Drive to change the drive letter.

5.8 Deleting VCD icons or VCD files Step 1: Click on the VCD you want to remove from the

GameDrive® Manager and then select File on the menu bar and Delete VCD, or press Delete on the keyboard. Step 2: Select OK to remove only the VCD icon from the GameDrive® Manager. To remove both the VCD icon and its corresponding VCD file from the hard disk, check the Delete both the VCD icon and the VCD file box, and then select OK.

5.9 Searching VCDs Select File and Search or use CTRL+F to open the Search VCD dialog box and then select Search to start searching.

Select a certain file or multiple files (by holding CTRL) and select Add to add them into the GameDrive® Manager window

5.10 Extracting files from the VCD

Users may obtain files from the VCDs even without inserting them into the virtual drive. Click on a VCD icon in the GameDrive® tray and all of its contents will be displayed in the bottom-right frame. Then right-click on a selected file and select Extract from the drop menu.

5.11 Extracting Audio Tracks

GameDrive® allows you to extract audio tracks from an audio CD, or from the audio track of a Mixed-Mode CD or a CD Extra, either a real CD or a virtual CD, and store them as an audio file (*.WAV) or a MP3 file on the hard disk.

Use any of these methods to open the Extract Audio screen. Click the Drive drop button and select a virtual drive with

the desired VCD inserted, or select the physical drive with an existing disc inserted. You can pre view a track. To preview a track, select one track by title, and click the Play button.

Note: Clicking this button controls are similar to any audio player.

will eject the disc. The other

Before extracting a track, you can set wave format for the MP3 file by clicking Select Wave Format button.

After you have set the wave format for each track to be exported, click Extract and choose a location to save the file.

5.12 GameDrive® Manager Settings

From the File menu in GameDrive® Manager, select Options to open the settings Option window. Here you can set on toolbar buttons, animation on/off, build size, device, etc.

5.13 Running VCDs Using Command Line Syntax

Using the command line syntax for GameDrive® is a powerful way of automating repetitious tasks. Each command starts with the term "GDrive." A virtual driv e can be referenced by its drive letter (e.g. E:, F:, G:) or a number corresponding to the position of the virtual drive. For example, if drives E, F and G are virtual drives, then drive F can be referred to as “2:”. Once a virtual drive is referenced, you can then issue a command to tell GameDrive® what to do next. Available commands are:

1. Gdrive <drive letter:> <VCDfilename> /I [@cmd] [/M]

[/NA] =>

2. Gdrive <drive letter:> /E [/M] => Eject VCD

If successful, returns 0, otherwise 1.

3. GDrive /drive: Returns the number of virtual drives

available Note: Commands shown in square brackets [ ] are

optional.

4. /I Insert a VCD

5. /E Eject a VCD

6. [/M] Show message

Insert VCD

7. [@<path><filename>] Run a program on the VCD.

To use this, you must include the full path showin g the location of the program to be run and the name of the executable file.

5.14 Live Update

If your computer is connected to the Internet and the Automatic Live Update is enabled, your GameDrive® program will automatically update itself whenever a newer version is available. You can also manually update your GameDrive® software and play more encrypted CD/DVD-ROM titles. T o run Liv e Update and get the latest files from the F arStone website, please follow these instructions:

Step 1 Click the LiveUpdate button

from the GameDrive® toolbar to launch the GameDrive® LiveUpdate program.

z If you have not registered your personal information

with FarStone, follow the process below: Step 2 Select the Register now button and click Next to continue. Step 3 Enter the required register information in the Register window and click Next. A prompt window will display to notify you registered successfully. Click Next to continue. Note: FarStone will send you an E-mail containing your Registration ID, which will be needed the next time you run LiveUpdate manually. Be sure to enter a correct E-mail

address and remember it. If you forget your Registration ID , we can resend it to you upon request.

z If you have registered before, follow the process below: Step 2 Select I have registered before and click Next to continue. Step 3 Enter your Registration ID that was sent to your mailbox when you first registered your information with FarStone. Click Next to continue. Note: If cannot find the Registered ID, you can enter your E-mail and click the Retrieve ID button. We will immediately resend your Registered ID to you. BE SURE THE E-MAIL ADDRESS ENTERED HERE IS THE SAME ONE YOU PROVIDED WHEN YOU REGISTERED THE FIRST TIME. Otherwise, we cannot identify your information nor help you find your Registration ID.

Step 4 Live Update will automatically search for new components for GameDrive®. Once it collects all of the updates, click Next to download and install them. Step 5 After all of the components are installed on your computer, click Finish to close LiveUpdate.

5.15 Enter a new serial number

Generally speaking, it is illegal to install GameDrive® with the same serial number on more than one computer in a network (for more information, please refer to the License Agreement). However, you can use either of the following methods to enter a new serial number (which can be purchased from FarStone) and enable GameDrive® to be run on more than one computer simultaneously.

Right-click the GameDrive® icon from the system tray and select Enter new serial number from the popup menu.

5.16 Rapid Cache

Rapid Cache® is a unique CD caching utility program that uses an incremental caching algorithm found only in VirtualDrive.

Select FileÆRapid Cache to launch the Rapid Cache Manager:

You can view detailed information on a (virtual) disc drive on the CD Drive information tab, or a (virtual) disc inserted in a drive on the CD-ROM Properties tab.

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