BlueStorm Installation Guide, Connect Tech Inc.
BlueStorm Installation Overview
There are three stages to installing your BlueStorm card:
Interrupts and Memory selection will be set by the host computer’s BIOS and operating system. This section outlines jumper settings and configuration.
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.
Hardware Configuration
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.
Electrical Interfaces
RS-422/485 Electrical Interface
All BlueStorm adapters (excluding BlueStorm/SP
Full Duplex Mode
In this mode, TxD+/- & RxD+/- are being driven to a known level all the time. This mode is typically used in
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
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