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Page 3 - NOTICE

(c) 1998 - 2001, Quatech, Inc. NOTICE The information contained in this document cannot be reproduced in any form without the written consent of Quatech, Inc. Likewise, any software programs thatmight accompany this document can be used only in accordance with any licenseagreement(s) between the pur...

Page 4 - Declaration of Conformity; Application of Council Directive:; Industrial

Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer's Name: Quatech Inc. Manufacturer's Address: 662 Wolf Ledges ParkwayAkron, Ohio 44311 (USA) Application of Council Directive: 89/336/EEC Standards to whichConformity is Declared: * EN50081-1 (EN55022,EN60555-2, EN60555-3) * EN50082-1 (IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, &...

Page 6 - General Information; The DSC-100's serial ports use 16750 Universal Asynchronous

1 General Information The Quatech, Inc. DSC-100 provides two RS-232 asynchronous serial communication interfaces for IBM-compatible personal computer systems using thePCI expansion bus. The DSC-100 uses Quatech's new Enhanced Serial Adapter design.Legacy serial port data rates are limited to a maxim...

Page 7 - yes; IND Option

1.1 Features The standard DSC-100 implements each of its communication channels with a 16750 UART and uses standard line driver and receiver components. For improvedperformance and industrial-grade reliability, Quatech offers the fo llowing boardupgrades: 1.1.1 "IND" Option --- Surge Suppres...

Page 8 - Hardware Configuration; Factory Default Configuration

2 Hardware Configuration The DSC-100 is automatically configured at boot time by the computer's BIOS or operating system. There are no required switches or jumpers to set for installation. This chapter lists a number of optional jumper settings that control various hardware features. Jumpers J5-J8 a...

Page 11 - Hardware Installation

3 Hardware Installation 1. Turn off the power of the computer system in which the DSC-100 is to be installed. 2. Remove the system cover according to the instructions provided by the computer manufacturer. 3. Make any desired optional jumper setting changes. 4. Install the DSC-100 in any empty PCI e...

Page 12 - Address Map and Special Registers; Serial 2; Port

4 Address Map and Special Registers This chapter explains how the two UARTs and special registers are addressed, as well as the layout of those registers. This material will be of interest to programmerswriting driver software for the DSC-100. 4.1 Base Address and Interrupt Level (IRQ) The base addr...

Page 14 - Description; Enhanced Serial Adapter Identification; Read

4.4 Options Register The Options Register allows software to identify the DSC-100 as a Quatech Enhanced Serial Adapter. It also allows software to set the UART clock rate multiplier.Figure 10 shows the structure of the Options Register. The powerup default of the Options Register is all bits zero. C...

Page 16 - Windows Configuration; Windows Millennium

5 Windows Configuration 5.1 Windows Millennium 1. After inserting the DSC-100 for the first time the "Add New Hardware Wizard" will begin. Select "Search for the best driver for your device.". Check the "Removable media" and "Specify location" box. Click the "Next...

Page 20 - driver files from the CD.; NOTE

1. After booting the computer with a newly-installed DSC-100, the "New Hardware Found" dialog box will appear. If you have never installed a Quatech PCIcommunications adapter before, the dialog box may simply indicate that it hasfound a "PCI Card." 2. Select the radio button for "...

Page 21 - Viewing Resources with Device Manager; the System Properties box.; modify the configuration values listed.

5.5 Windows NT The Windows NT device driver is installed by running the SETUP program. Up to 256 serial ports are supported. There is a command line-based configuration utilitywhich is used for adding PCI bus and ISA bus serial ports. Please refer to thedocumentation included with the device driver ...

Page 23 - DOS and Other Operating Systems; For Windows and OS/2, the Quatech device drivers determine what the

6 DOS and Other Operating Systems The DSC-100 is not a direct drop-in replacement for a legacy serial port because its baseaddress and IRQ cannot be fixed at values such as 3F8 hex, IRQ 4 (COM1) or 2F8 hex,IRQ 3 (COM2), etc. Rather, the system BIOS assigns the address and the IRQ in aplug-and-play f...

Page 24 - cannot be used to make changes.

The QTPCI program is capable only of displaying the PCI configuration. It cannot be used to make changes. Q - Quatech PCI adaptersN - Other PCI devicesX - EXIT M - Change to Expert Mode Quatech PCI Configuration Information Display Software Version 1.00 INSTRUCTIONS:------------------------Press key...

Page 28 - External Connections

8 External Connections RS-232-C devices are classified by their function as either Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) or Data Communication Equipment (DCE). Generally, data terminalequipment is defined as the communication source and data communicationequipment is defined as the device that provides a co...

Page 30 - PCI Resource Map; PCI Class Code

9 PCI Resource Map Listed below are the PCI resources used by the DSC-100. Such information may be of use to customers writing their own device drivers or other custom software. A detailed description of the DSC-100's UARTs is available on the Quatech web site. (all numbers in hex) PCI Vendor ID: 0x...

Page 31 - 0 Specifications; IBM-compatible computers

10 Specifications Bus interface PCI, 32-bit bus, 5-volt only IBM-compatible computers Dimensions: approx. 5.0" x 3.7" Serial ports Controller: 16750 with 64-byte FIFOs Interface: Two male D-9 connectors, or two maleD-25 connectors optional using adapter cables Transmit drivers: SN75150 or co...

Page 33 - 1 Troubleshooting; Computer will not boot up.; different expansion slot.; Cannot communicate with other equipment.; connect the following sets of signals on a D-9 connector:

11 Troubleshooting Listed here are some common problems and frequent causes of those problems. If the information here does not provide a solution, contact Quatech technical support. Any unauthorized repairs or modifications will void the DSC-100's warranty. Computer will not boot up. 1. Is the DSC-...