Measurement Computing Daq PC-Card - Manual (Page 21)

457-0943, rev 1.2 05-11-00 Daq PC-Cards Quick Start Guide 1-13
Configure the PC-Card
Note: All Daq PC-Card configuration is made through software; however, you may need to set jumpers or
switches in DBKs or other system components. DBK configuration is detailed in the user’s manual
included on your CD.
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For Windows 95/98/ME Operating Systems
Windows 95/98/ME operating systems include Card and Socket Services and do not require any additional
PCMCIA software. The supplied software CD includes a Windows 95/98/ME configuration file with the
driver.
After the “New Hardware Found” window appears:
1. Select the option labeled, “Driver from disk supplied by hardware manufacturer”.
2. Click “OK”.
3. Follow the screen prompts.
Navigate from the desktop as follows, to determine system resources used by the Daq PC-Card.
Start Menu
Settings
Control Panel
System
Device Manager
Data Acquisition Icon
PCMCIA
Resources
After navigating as described, the Base Addr and the IRQ (interrupt) settings for the Daq PC-Card should
appear. There are currently two possible Daq PC-Cards; Daq/112B and Daq/216B. You can change the
interrupt [or address] of a Daq PC-Card as follows:
a) Go into the Properties screen.
b) Select Resources.
c) “Uncheck” the “Use automatic settings” check box.
d) Highlight the interrupt [or address] setting to be changed.
e) Select “Change settings.”
Note: It is possible to configure Daq PC-Cards as “non-standard” devices.
Non-standard device configuration is discussed in your user’s manual.
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For DOS and Windows 3.x Operating Systems
When used with DOS or Windows 3.x, the Client Driver or Enabler will need to be loaded onto your
system. This software facilitates changing the IRQ level, Communication Port/Socket #, and Base Address
settings, as needed.
DaqView does not support Interrupt 9 in 16-bit applications. If Windows 95/98/ME installs the Daq
PC-Card at Interrupt 9, then the interrupt must be changed under System, Device Manager as described in
steps a through e, above. Note that some computers have sound cards whose resources are not accounted for
in the system file (e.g., ThinkPad 755).
Daq PC-Cards are shipped with Client Driver and Enabler files that conform to the PCMCIA (PC Card)
Card Services Specification 2.1. When used with CardSoft Card and Socket Services or compatible
software, a Daq PC-Card will automatically configure itself at system start-up. Use of CardSoft is not
required, but the chosen software must be compatible with the PCMCIA (PC-Card) Card Services
Specification 2.1.
The Client Driver or Enabler sets the IRQ, Communication Port/Socket # (if more than one PCMCIA
socket is available), and an Address Range. These settings become the “default”. Depending on your
system configuration, these default settings may conflict with the IRQ, Communication Port/Socket #, and