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Novatel GPSCard PC Series Configuration Instructions page 21

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there is an error with the GPS card or not. For example: Code 00000xF7
indicates that the GPS antenna and GPS Card are correctly installed and
functioning properly. Code 00000xF6 indicates an antenna fault while the GPS
Card status is good.
To exit, press <Esc>. Type <Exit> in order to exit the DOS Prompt and return to
11
Program Manager.
Installation of two NOVATEL GPS CARDS:
1.
Verify that there is a directory called \GPS\NTDLL on the C: drive.
2.
From the MS-DOS command prompt execute the following command:
C:\GPS\NTDLL\GPSQUERY.EXE
This will display all of the loaded instances of the driver. All instances must be
removed with the following command (repeat this command for each instance of
the driver).
C:\GPS\NTDLL\GPSINST /R/N (insert instance of the driver, i.e. GPSI)
3.
Perform a normal shutdown of the computer and turn it OFF.
4.
On the first GPS card, set the dip switch to SW2 and SW4 ON, all others OFF
and make a note of it's serial number for future reference (this will set the card to
IRQ5 and address 150). On the second GPS card, set the dip switch to SW1 and
SW3 ON, all others OFF and make a note of its serial number for future
reference (this will set the card to IRQ3 and address 200).
5.
Install both cards in the computer. Install the hold down bar and adjust the
extender feet to ensure that pressure is being applied to both cards.
6.
Turn the computer ON. When the keyboard has been recognized press <F1> to
enter the BIOS setup utility. Once in the BIOS setup utility you will have to use
the arrows keys to move around as you will have no mouse.
Go to ADVANCED and press <enter>
Select to Peripheral Configuration and press <enter>.
Select Configuration Mode and press <enter>.
Select Manual and press <enter>.
Select Serial Port 2 Address and press <enter>.
Select Disable and press <enter>.
Press <Esc> to back out of this menu.
Go to Plug and Play Configuration and press <enter>.
Select Configuration Mode and press <enter>.
Select Use Setup Utility and press <enter>.
Select IRQ3 and press <enter>.
Select Used by ISA Device and press <enter>.
Select IRQ5 and press <enter>.
Select Used by ISA Device and press <enter>.
7.
Press <F10> to exit the setup utility and save changes.
WinFrog User's Guide - Appendix C – GPS/NovAtel Con
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