Compaq RS-232C Computer Hardware User Manual


 
How to Use the Board
COM-2(PC)F 9
Enhanced Mode Installation Procedure
When it is used with Enhanced Mode, API-PAC(W32) of the option
is necessary. Refer to Help "HWINSTE.HLP" of the way of
registering the hardware being attached to API-PAC(W32) for the
way of installing it.
Check Resources
Always check the PC resources (I/O address and interrupt level)
assigned to the COM-2(PC)F before actually using the board. Use
the following procedure to check the resources managed by the OS.
1. Select [System] from [Control Panel] and click [Hardware]
property sheet, then open [Device Manager].
2. For Compatible mode, double click on the [Ports (COM &
LPT)] folder. For Enhanced mode, double click on the
[Multi-function adapters] folder.
3. Double click on the [CONTEC Co., Ltd. - COM-2(PC)F] or
[COM*] folder to display the properties screen.
4. Select [Resources]. Check the resource items and settings, and
look for any conflicts.
5. Disable [Use automatic settings] first if changing the settings.
If changing an I/O address, change the Basic configuration from
the [Setting based on:]. To change an interrupt level, click on
[Change setting...]. After checking the resources, check again
that the interrupt level value on the COM-2(PC)F board match
the settings in the OS.