Quatech SSP-300 Memory Range Exclusion, Socket Numbers, Card and Socket Services Software

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2.2.1.6 Example 6

SSP231EN.EXE (s0,b300,i5,r)

In example 6, the Enabler will release the configuration used by the SSP-200/300 in socket 0 using a configuration memory window at segment D000. The base address and IRQ parameters are ignored and may be omitted.

2.2.1.7Example 7 SSP231EN.EXE (s1,r,wcc)

In example 7, the Enabler will release the configuration used by the SSP-200/300 in socket 1 using a configuration memory window at segment CC00.

2.2.2 Common Problems

Memory Range Exclusion:

The Enabler requires a region of high DOS memory when configuring aSSP-200/300. This region is 1000H bytes (4KB) long and by default begins at address D0000H (the default address may be changed using the "W" option). If a memory manager such as EMM386, QEMM, or 386Max is installed on the system, this region of DOS memory must be excluded from the memory manager's control. Consult the documentation provided with the memory manager software for instructions on how to exclude this memory region.

Furthermore, some systems use the high memory area for BIOS shadowing to improve overall system performance. In order for the Enabler to operate, any BIOS shadowing must be disabled in the address range specified for the configuration window. BIOS shadowing can usually be disabled through the system's CMOS setup utility.

Socket Numbers:

The Enabler requires the SSP-200/300's socket number to be specified on the command line and the SSP-200/300 must be inserted into the socket before the Enabler is invoked. Some vendors number their sockets from 1 to N while other vendors number their sockets from 0 to N-1. For theSSP-200/300 Enabler, the lowest socket number in the system is designated socket 0.

Card and Socket Services Software:

In order to use the SSP-200/300 Enabler for DOS, the system MUST NOT be configured with Card and Socket Services software. If a Card and Socket Services software is installed, the Enabler may interfere with its operation and with the device(s) it controls.

DOS/Windows 3.x

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Contents SSP-200/300 SSP-200/300 Warranty InformationStandards to which Declaration of ConformityTable of Contents Introduction This page intentionally left blank DOS/Windows SSP-200/300 Client Driver for DOS Client Driver InstallationBaddress Command Line OptionsDevice = C\SSP-200\ SSP231CL.SYS Page Generic Client Drivers Common ProblemsMultiple Configuration Attempts SSP-200/300 Enabler for DOSOlder Versions of Card and Socket Services Available ResourcesR option is not used Page Page Socket Numbers Card and Socket Services SoftwareMemory Range Exclusion Page Windows 95/98/Millennium ME Installing a SSP-200/300 Under Windows 95/98/MESSP-200/300 Resource Settings in Windows 95/98/ME 2Changing Resource Settings with Device Manager 1Viewing Resource Settings with Device ManagerStart the Windows 95/98/ME Device Manager PC CardISR Auxout Base I/O Address Resource Modification Not Allowed Frequently Asked QuestionsBasic Configuration List Not Available This page intentionally left blank Windows Installing a SSP-200/300 Under WindowsDouble click ‘Serial Port Adapters’ Double click ‘Drivers’ Page Manager SSP-200/300 Resource Settings in WindowsLPT Viewing Resource Settings with Device Manager Changing Resource Settings with Device Manager Page Data Rate Multiplier Page Page Basic Auxiliary Range RS-422/485 Clock Scratch 0012 Loopback Any RTS Controlled Auxout Windows NT Installing SSP-200/300Page Page Page Auxiliary Channel RTS-CTS Handshaking Auxiliary Channel ConfigurationHardware Information Auxiliary Channel Handshaking Disabled Options Half Duplex OperationPage Recommended Termination Resistor Values Termination ResistorsThis page intentionally left blank SSP-200/300 Adapter Cable External ConnectionsThis page intentionally left blank Specifications SSP-200/300