IBM DS-2000 Network Card User Manual


 
INSTALLATION
XI. INSTALLATION
Make sure there is a copy of the
original reference diskette available.
This diskette must be modified to
accept any option adapters.
1. Turn unit off.
2. Remove system cover as instructed in the IBM
Quick Reference Guide.
3. Insert adapter into any vacant slot following the
guidelines for installing an optional adapter in
the IBM Quick Reference Guide.
4. Replace system cover.
5. Turn unit on and insert copy of reference
diskette into drive A.
6. Respond "N" to automatic configuration.
7. Select "Copy an option diskette" and follow
copying instructions.
8. Select "Set configuration"
9. Select "Change configuration" or "Run automatic
configuration" and follow instructions.
After the initial installation, the reference diskette
will contain the configuration file for the DS-2000.
Subsequent re-installation or address changes may omit
step 7 and a "Y" response may be given in step 6
(automatically configure system) if desired.
XII. SPECIFICATIONS
Bus interface: IBM MicroChannel 16-bit bus
Controllers: 2 - 16550 Asynchronous Communication
Elements (ACEs)
RS-422 interface: 2 - D-9 connectors (female)
Transmit drivers: MC3486 or compatible
Receive buffers: MC3487 or compatible
I/O Address range: See figure 17
Interrupt levels: IRQ 3,4,7,9
Power requirements:
+--------+--------+-----------+
| I
T
| I
MS
| Supply |
+--------+--------+-----------+
| 630mA | 720mA | +5 Volts |
| -- | -- | +12 Volts |
| -- | -- | -12 Volts |
+--------+--------+-----------+
I
T
- Typical adapter current
I
MS
- Maximum statistical adapter current
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