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Compaq Contec COM-2(PC)F User Manual

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How to Use the Board

COM-2(PC)F

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Compatible Mode Installation Procedure 1

It can’t be used with Compatible Mode when API-SIO(98/PC)NT
of packing together is used for API-PAC(W32).

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 2000 starts, select [Control Panel] from

[My Computer] and start the [Add/Remove Hardware].

4. Click [Next >] in response to [Welcome to the Add/Remove

Hardware Wizard] in the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard.

5. Select [Add/Troubleshoot a device] in response to [Choose a

Hardware Task].

6. The next, select [Add a New Device] and click [Next].

7. Select [Yes] in response to [Do you want Windows to search for

your new hardware ?], and click [Next].

8. It confirms that two [Install Communications Port] sentences are

indicated on the [Detected Hardware], and click [Next].

9. 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.

10. When installing by this method, the COM-2(PC)F channels are

installed as standard serial ports (COM*).

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