Hardware Configuration

BlueStorm Installation Guide, Connect Tech Inc.

BlueStorm Installation Overview

There are three stages to installing your BlueStorm card:

1.Hardware Configuration

Interrupts and Memory selection will be set by the host computer’s BIOS and operating system. This section outlines jumper settings and configuration.

2.Hardware Installation

Installation involves the physical installation of the BlueStorm into your computer. Please note that you should configure any jumper settings prior to installing the board.

3.Software/Driver Installation

Load the appropriate driver for your Operating System, as found on the accompanying CD. Installation guides are also available on the CD to aid you in this process.

Interrupts and Memory Address Selection

All BlueStorm products are PCI cards. Therefore, the host computer’s BIOS will automatically set interrupts and memory addresses when you reboot after installation.

RS-422/485 Electrical Interface Configuration

Some BlueStorm adapters support RS-422/485 communication, as outlined below. (See Figure 1 through to Figure 6 for configuration jumper block locations). It may be necessary to configure the card to match your particular wiring configuration. Please see the “Jumper Configuration for BlueStorm” section below for configuration examples .

Full Duplex Mode

In this mode, TxD+/- and RxD+/- are being driven to a known level at all times. This mode is typically used in point-to-point situations much like RS-232.

Half Duplex Mode

In this mode the TxD+/- line driver is enabled only when data is transmitted and RxD+/- is disabled when data is being transmitted. This mode is typically used in either point-to-point 2- wire connections OR in multi-drop 2-wire bus connections. This mode requires software setup in Control Panel – System – Hardware – Device Manager – Ports – CTI PCI UART. Click on Advanced under Port Settings after the driver is installed. (See multi-drop slave below).

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