Compaq RS-232C Computer Hardware User Manual


 
How to Use the Board
COM-2(PC)F 7
Compatible Mode Installation Procedure 1
1. Set the operation mode (I/O address) and interrupt level for the
COM-2(PC)F. Set the COM-2(PC)F switch and jumpers as
described in Hardware Setup. Set an interrupt level that is not
currently used by the computer.
2. Insert the COM-2(PC)F in an expansion slot and turn on the
power to the PC.
3. After Windows Me/98 starts, select [Control Panel] from
[My Computer] and start the [Add New Hardware].
4. Click [Next >] in response to [To begin installing your new
hardware, click Next] in the Add New Hardware Wizard.
5. Select [Yes (Recommended)] in response to [Do you want
Windows to search for your new hardware ?].
6. After following the instructions and completing detection, use
[Details...] to check that the standard serial ports have been
detected.
7. Next, click [Finish] and restart your computer.
(When Windows Me is used, it doesnt need to restart.)
8. After rebooting, use the procedure described in the "Check
Resources" section below to check the interrupt level assigned
to the COM-2(PC)F. If the value is different to the level set on
the jumper, correct the setting in the OS.
9. When installing by this method, the COM-2(PC)F channels are
installed as standard serial ports (COM*).