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Bef or e You Beg in y our Installa tion Befor ore Begin your Installation The product you have purchased is designed to be easily installed into most IBM PC or compatible systems. Many products have large, easy-to-read legends to allow for the easy configuring of the product. This installation manual contains detailed instructions. Most included software has automatic installation programs to place the software correctly onto your computer.
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CONTENTS Getting Started ............................................................ 6 EXPRESS Installation ................................................ 8 Section One: Introduction ......................................... 12 Section Two: Physical Installation .......................... 15 Section Three: Windows 98/95 Configuration ..... 19 Section Four: Windows 3.x/DOS Configuration ........ 25 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ................................. 28 Appendix B: Windows NT Configuration ...
Getting Started Congratulations on the purchase of your Plug-and-Play compatible IO Turbo Series from Boca, a leader in high-tech computer enhancement products. The streamlined EXPRESS Install provided on pages 8-11 is intended for more knowledgeable and experienced users. Package Contents Your package contents will vary based on the I/O board model you have purchased. If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer for assistance.
DRIVER DISKETTE Turbo 1x1 (1 SERIAL/1 PARALLEL PORT) IMPOR TANT IMPORT ANT:: Before starting note the following: • Take a few minutes now and read this manual before installing your IO Turbo Series adapter. Doing so may prevent difficulties later. Our customer support experience has shown that many costly and timeconsuming calls to our technical support staff can be avoided with closer attention to the information provided here.
EXPRESS Install 1 WITH POWER OFF, remove your system cover and install card in a 16-bit slot. è 2 Attach cable/bracket assembly to Serial B and Parallel B connectors on the IO board. (*2 serial/2 parallel version only) è After removing screw and adjacent rear slot cover, secure the bracket using the screw you just removed. IO Turbo Series 9361.
EXPRESS Install 3a Connect peripheral devices. Those depicted here are suggested samples. When done, close your system cover and power your computer on. Turbo 2x2 2 SERIAL/2 PARALLEL PORTS * Serial mouse 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 Scanner with parallel interface Modem Printer * Suggested peripheral devices. EXPRESS Install 9361.
EXPRESS Install 3b Connect peripheral devices. Those depicted here are suggested samples. When done, close your system cover and power your computer on. Turbo 1x1 1 SERIAL/1 PARALLEL PORT Modem Printer * Suggested peripheral devices. IO Turbo Series 9361.
EXPRESS Install 4 The IO adapter will be recognized at power-up. You will need to perform some basic Windows install tasks. See Section Three for details if you require more information. If you are installing the adapter on Windows NT, refer to Appendix B. • For additional details on physical installation, see Section T wo. Two. • For assistance, if you encounter dif ficulties, see difficulties, Appendix A. EXPRESS Install 9361.
Section One: Introduction You have purchased the IO Turbo Series by Boca for the IBM and compatible family of personal computers. Compatible with ISA systems, the IO Turbo Series comes in two varieties: • Turbo 2x2 2x2: two 9-pin male serial port connectors and two 25-pin female parallel port connectors • Turbo 1x1 1x1: one 9-pin male serial port connector and one 25-pin female parallel port connector. The board features a convenient compact size and requires a 16-bit slot.
• Two Startech SPP/ECP/EPP/parallel ports • Bi-directional port capability • 16-byte FIFO for ECP modes • 8-bit DMA channel A Note on Parallel Port Settings Parallel port settings are defined as follows: Output Only Only.. This setting defines the parallel port as a standard uni-directional I/O only port for use with a printer. SPP (standard) (standard). This setting defines the parallel port as a standard bi-directional port for use with a printer. EPP (enhanced parallel port) port).
EPP Mode allows up to eight devices to be daisy-chain connected. See figure below. 1234567890123456 1234567890123456 1234567890123456 1234567890123456 1234567890123456 EXTERNAL HARD OR ZIP DRIVE SCANNER CD-ROM DRIVE PRINTER Up to 8 devices may be daisy-chained in a series (only 4 devices shown) IO Turbo Series 9361.
Section Two: Physical Installation The IO Turbo Series adapter is simple and quick to install— even for the novice computer user. Take a few moments to read over the directions before you begin. 1. Remove your system cover, remembering to power down your system first. You may find it necessary to remove other adapter boards or detach cables. If so, make note of where everything goes. Now, select an empty 16-bit expansion slot. Choose either depending on convenience.
2. Insert the board in the slot you have selected so the edge connector on the bottom rear of the board mates with the socket on the motherboard. Press down firmly on the board. Use the removed screw to secure the board. 3. Replace any other adapter boards you may have removed and re-attach any detached internal cables. If you have the Turbo 2x2 version, continue with step 4. Otherwise, skip to step 5. 4.
è 6. Attach the cable(s) for the device(s) you will be using to the appropriate connector and tighten them down with screws attached to the end of the cable(s). The illustration below suggests several possible configurations (e.g., mouse, scanner, modem, and printer). Physical installation is complete.
Turbo 1x1 Suggested Configuration Modem Printer The IO board will be recognized at power-up. You will need to perform some basic Windows 95 install tasks. See Section Three for details. IO Turbo Series 9361.
Section Three: Windows 98/95 Configuration Before Y ou Begin: If your computer’s BIOS includes an You option to allow your operating system to configure Plug and Play devices, you should select this option. This will Allow Windows 98/95 to configure the IO Adapter. (Note: on some Award BIOS’s, this will be a setting called “Resources Controlled By:”; select “Automatic”. Make sure the IO adapter has been installed in your computer.
Windows 95 Users Depending on the version of Windows 95 you have, devices are detected and installed in slightly different ways. When the adapter is physically installed, start Windows 95 as you indows 95 may normally would. NOTE: Some versions of W Windows prompt you for the path of your drivers. T ype in your Type diskette drive path (e.g., A:\) You will be prompted with either “The Update Device Driver Wizard” or “The New Hardware Found Dialog Box”. Continue as appropriate.
The New Hardware Found Dialog Box • New Hardware Found dialog box. Here, you are asked what driver files are associated with the new hardware. Do the following: 1. From the choices given, select Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer manufacturer. 2. Windows 95 then displays the Install from Disk dialog box. Here, you are asked for the location of the driver files. 3. Insert the diskette and type the path for the location of the drivers (usually A:\).
All Versions of Windows 95 1. You will have to restart Windows 95 for the changes to take effect. Click Yes es. 2. Go to the Control Panel, System, Device Manager Manager. 3. “Boca I/O Adapter” will appear under Multi-function adapter adapter. 4. The following devices will appear under Ports (COM and LPT) LPT): • ECP Printer Port A • ECP Printer Port B • Communications Port A (HS) • Communications Port B (HS) Depending on the card you have purchased, some devices may not be listed.
You may notice an exclamation point next to a listed device. You may have exhausted available IRQs in your system. Possible solutions are listed below. • If an exclamation point is displayed next to an ECP Printer Port, or if you wish to change resources: 1. Go to Device Manager, select the Port you want to configure, then choose Properties. Under the Resources Tab, uncheck “Use Automatic Settings” Settings”. Then, select from the drop-down “Setting Based On:” list.
• If an exclamation point is displayed next to a Communications Port, or if you wish to change resources: 1. Change resources for existing devices. 2. Click on a listed COM Port device. Go to Properties and “Disable in This Hardware Profile” under the General tab. When you return to Device Manager, a red X is displayed next to the device you just disabled. 3. Free up an IRQ. Check with the hardware manufacturer of the device you want to remove.
Section Four: Windows 3.x/DOS Configuration 1. Power up your system as you normally would. If your system boots into Windows, exit to DOS. 2. Insert the driver diskette. Go to the A:\ prompt, type INST ALL and press ENTER. INSTALL IF A PLUG AND PLA Y SYSTEM IS DETECTED PLAY DETECTED, continue below (for non Plug and play, continue with page 26). 1. A screen is displayed informing you that your Plug and Play system has detected the new I/O Turbo Series board. 2.
IF A NON PLUG AND PLA Y SYSTEM IS DETECTED: PLAY ALL 1. A title screen is displayed when you run INST INSTALL ALL. The IOSETUP utility will be copied to your hard drive. 2. Next, you will be asked to indicate which operating system you have: • Windows 3.1, 3.11, Windows for Workgroups 3.11 • DOS 3. Files are then copied to your hard drive and system files will be updated. Follow all on-screen directions. When done, the system will reboot. 4.
5. Select a device and press ENTER. Resources for the device are then displayed: Address IRQ DMA 6. Change displayed settings to standard addresses such as: Printer Ports: 378, 278 Com Ports: 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8 IO Adapter: 100, 110, 120, 130 You may select “Custom” to enter other valid settings. 7. If you choose an address currently in use, IOSETUP will tell you. Choose another valid setting. 8. You may press ESC to return to a previous menu. When done, select “Quit Program” Program”.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Before contacting your dealer, please review the following list of problems and solutions to see if any of them apply to your situation. SYMPTOM No response from a peripheral device. (i.e. printer printer,, plotter plotter,, modem, etc.) POSSIBLE REMEDY • Verify that the peripheral device is powered on, ready, on-line, and/or securely connected at BOTH ends of the cable.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REMEDY I am not sure how to set the IRQs. • In general, IRQ4 belongs to COM1. IRQ3 belongs to COM2. COM3 and COM4 can be set to IRQ5-7, 10-12, or 11-15. It is best to put an interruptdriven device on COM1 or 2 (e.g., a mouse). • The IRQ settings in your software must match the settings in Windows 95 Device Manager. No response when working at speeds exceeding 1115Kbps. 15Kbps. • Verify that the external device is capable of those speeds. The board will not work in high-speed mode.
SYMPTOM My system locks up when exiting my communication program. POSSIBLE REMEDY • The driver might be set to hardware flow control and the external cable may not be wired correctly. Switch to software flow control. If the problem stops, then the cable is wired incorrectly, not allowing the external device to supply the necessary control signals. • Make sure that hardware flow control is set in your system. • Make sure the attached serial device is set to hardware flow control.
Appendix B: Windows NT Configuration NOTE BEFORE INST ALLING INSTALLING ALLING: In NT, you must have a Plug and Play (PNP) BIOS for the adapter to be recognized and configured. These instructions assume this requirement has been met and that no optional PNP utilities are being used by Windows NT. Technical Notes These instructions are for either PNP I/O card. The Turbo 2x2 is the same as the 1x1 unless you attach the second serial or parallel port.
Installing With the computer off, insert the adapter in an available ISA slot and power on. Once in NT, check Ports in the Control Panel Panel. You should see the additional serial port(s) listed here now. This port(s) will now function at the UART specified by the card’s jumper and can be used now. Keep in mind that, under the Port properties, the baud rates will be the same regardless of the UART. When operating in high speed mode, make sure to multiply the baud rate by 4.
Appendix C: Pin Assignments This section is provided for users who are interested in the pin assignments for each port on the I/O Turbo Series adapter. Serial Port A and B (9-pin) Line Name Pin # CARRIER DETECT 1 RECEIVE DATA 2 TRANSMIT DATA 3 DATA TERMINAL READY 4 SIGNAL GROUND 5 DATA SET READY 6 REQUEST TO SEND 7 CLEAR TO SEND 8 RING INDICATOR 9 9 1 2 8 7 6 4 5 3 Pin Assignments 9361.
Parallel Port A and B (25-pin) Line Name -STROBE DATA BIT 0 DATABIT 1 DATA BIT 2 DATA BIT 3 DATA BIT 4 DATA BIT 5 DATA BIT 6 DATA BIT 7 -ACKnowledge BUSY Print End (out of paper) SeLeCT -AUTOFeeD -ERROR -INITialize printer -SeLeCT INput GROUND Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18-25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 IO Turbo Series 9361.
Appendix D: Servicing Your Boca Product If your IO Turbo Series adapter requires service, first contact the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the product. If the dealer is unable to assist you, and you must contact Boca Research, Inc., please follow the instructions below. Our electronic BBS is available 24 hours a day at (561) 241-1601 and will support data transmission speeds up to 33.6Kbps with settings of N, 8, 1.
If you suspect a problem with a specific program or software package, make note of the name, version or release number, and manufacturer of the software. 2. Call Boca Research Technical Support Department between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. EST at (561) 241-8088. A technical support specialist will be available to discuss the problem(s) you are experiencing. If factory service is required, you will be given a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
5. When sending the IO Turbo Series adapter to Boca Research, Inc. for repairs, please be sure to include: • the Boca Research IO Turbo Series adapter (board only) • your name • your return street address (for UPS purposes) • your phone number • the RMA number mentioned above. Package the product securely in a container equivalent to the original packaging, and insure the package to protect against loss or damage during transit. Shipping charges must be prepaid; C.O.D. shipments will not be accepted.
FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
Limited W arranty Warranty Boca Research, Inc. (BRI) warrants to the original buyer of this BRI product that the hardware is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from BRI or an authorized dealer (“the Warranty Period”).
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