Manual Document# 3PXCC4A3001 3
B&B Electronics Mfg Co – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Comm. Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445
Chapter 2: Quick Installation Guide The following steps will help you install the Model 3PXCC4A Serial
Card. Please follow (step-by-step) the following numbered
instructions and refer to any corresponding chapters for more
details.
Before removing the card from the anti-static protective packaging.
• Discharge any static electricity buildup on your body by touching
a large grounded metal surface or the metal chassis on
equipment connected to earth ground by a 3-wire power cord.
• Avoid touching the gold connectors or other parts on the card
except as necessary. After setting the jumper, ground yourself
to the computer chassis before and while inserting the card.
• Remove AC power from the computer and unplug the power
cord before inserting the card.
• Retain the ESD bag for handling the card.
Save the packaging for storage or shipping.
1. Make sure you have an available ISA slot for installing your B&B
Electronics Serial Card. You may have to remove the cover of
your PC.
2. Determine what addresses and IRQ’s are free to use on your
PC by checking your operating system for unused addresses
and IRQ’s. Each port uses eight I/O address spaces starting at
the base address that you select. Each port I/O address and
interrupt request (IRQ) must be set as well. See “Checking
Device Manager for Available Address/IRQ’s” in Chapter 3 for
your operating system. Refer to Chapter 4 (Table 3) for
frequently unused I/O addresses and IRQ’s. Write down the
address and IRQ you select to use. Do not physically install the
ISA card at this point.
3. Add New Hardware – This consists of adding a port or ports to
your operating system. See “Adding Serial Ports” in Chapter 3
for specific instructions for your operating system.
CAUTION: Electrostatic Sensitive Device.
Use ESD precautions for safe handling.