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Boca Research 2x2, Turbo1x1 manual A Note on Parallel Port Settings

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A Note on Parallel Port Settings

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•Two Startech SPP/ECP/EPP/parallel ports

•Bi-directional port capability

•16-byte FIFO for ECP modes

•8-bit DMA channel

A Note on Parallel Port Settings

Parallel port settings are defined as follows:

Output Only. This setting defines the parallel port as a standard uni-directional I/O only port for use with a printer.

SPP (standard). This setting defines the parallel port as a standard bi-directional port for use with a printer.

EPP (enhanced parallel port). This setting defines the parallel port as an 8-bitbi-directional port for use with hard drives, tape backup systems, and other 8-bitbi-directional devices.

ECP (extended capabilities port). This settings defines the parallel port as a high-performance8-bitbi-directional port for use with hard drives, tape backup systems, high- performance printers, and CD-ROM drives. This mode also uses DMA to increase performance and reduce system overhead.

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Boca Research 2x2, Turbo1x1 manual A Note on Parallel Port Settings

Contents

I/O Adapter TurboTurbo Series TurboPage If your Dealer Can’t Assist you How to get Technical AssistanceBefore You Begin your Installation contact the dealer first whenever a problem occursDamaged or Missing Items On-Line SupportCompuServe GO BOCA Internet email support@bocaresearch.comCONTENTS Getting Started Package ContentsASSEMBLY TurboDRIVER DISKETTE Turbo 1x1 1 SERIAL/1 PARALLEL PORT EXPRESS InstallIMPORTANT Before starting note the following EXPRESS Install EXPRESS Install Turbo 2 SERIAL/2 PARALLEL PORTSEXPRESS Install Suggested peripheral devicesEXPRESS Install Turbo1 SERIAL/1 PARALLEL PORT Suggested peripheral devicesFor additional details on physical installation, see Section Two EXPRESS InstallIf you are installing the adapter on Windows NT, refer to Appendix B EXPRESS InstallSection One Introduction A Note on Parallel Port Settings series23456789012345 select Section Two Physical Installation2. Insert the board in the slot you have selected so the edge connector on the bottom rear of the board mates with the socket on the motherboard. Press down firmly on the board. Use the removed screw to secure the board Turbo 2x2 Suggested Configuration Turbo 1x1 Suggested Configuration Windows 98 Users Section Three Windows 98/95 ConfigurationThe Update Device Driver Wizard Windows 95 UsersThe New Hardware Found Dialog Box 2. Go to the Control Panel, System, Device Manager All Versions of WindowsPage Page Section Four Windows 3.x/DOS Configuration ECP Printer Port A ECP Printer Port B Comm Port A HS Comm Port B HS IF A NON PLUG AND PLAY SYSTEM IS DETECTEDIO Adapter 2x2 or IO Adapter Quit Program IO Adapter 2x2 only 6. Change displayed settings to standard addresses such as SYMPTOM Appendix A TroubleshootingPOSSIBLE REMEDY Troubleshooting SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE REMEDY when exiting my SYMPTOMPOSSIBLE REMEDY My system locks upTechnical Notes Appendix B Windows NT ConfigurationWindows NT Notes Troubleshooting InstallingSerial Port A and B 9-pin Appendix C Pin AssignmentsLine Name Pin #Line Name Parallel Port A and B 25-pinPin # ACKnowledgeAppendix D Servicing Your Boca Product If you suspect a problem with a specific program or software package, make note of the name, version or release number, and manufacturer of the software Boca Raton, FL Boca Research, Inc RMA Department - RMA # 6500 West Rogers CirclePublication Date February Printed in the U.S.A FCC ComplianceLimited Warranty