Boca Systems Turbo1x1 Installation Manual

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  • Page 2 IO Turbo Series...
  • Page 3 Bef or or or or or e e e e e Y Y Y Y Y ou Beg ou Beg in y ou Beg ou Beg ou Beg The product you have purchased is designed to be easily installed into most IBM PC or compatible systems.
  • Page 4: Damaged Or Missing Items

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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Getting Started ... Getting Started ... 6 6 6 6 6 Getting Started Getting Started EXPRESS Installation EXPRESS Installation EXPRESS Installation EXPRESS Installation ... EXPRESS Installation Section One: Introduction Section One: Introduction Section One: Introduction Section One: Introduction ... Section One: Introduction Section Two: Physical Installation Section Two: Physical Installation ...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on the purchase of your Plug-and-Play compatible IO Turbo Series from Boca, a leader in high-tech computer enhancement products. The streamlined EXPRESS Install provided on pages 8-11 is intended for more knowledgeable and experienced users.
  • Page 7 Turbo 1x1 (1 SERIAL/1 PARALLEL PORT) IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT IMPOR ANT: : : : : Before starting note the following: IMPOR IMPOR • Take a few minutes now and read this manual before installing your IO Turbo Series adapter. Doing so may prevent difficulties later. Our customer support experience has shown that many costly and time- consuming calls to our technical support staff can be avoided with closer attention to the information provided here.
  • Page 8: Express Installation Express Installation

    EXPRESS EXPRESS EXPRESS Install EXPRESS EXPRESS 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 IO Turbo Series Install Install Install Install WITH POWER OFF, remove your system cover and install card in a 16-bit slot. Attach cable/bracket assembly to Serial B and Parallel B connectors on (*2 serial/2 the IO board.
  • Page 9 EXPRESS EXPRESS EXPRESS Install EXPRESS EXPRESS 3a 3a 3a 3a 3a Connect peripheral devices. Those depicted here are suggested samples. When done, close your system cover and power your computer on. Turbo 2x2 2 SERIAL/2 PARALLEL PORTS 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4...
  • Page 10 EXPRESS EXPRESS EXPRESS Install EXPRESS EXPRESS Connect peripheral devices. Those depicted here are suggested samples. When done, close your system cover and power your computer on. Turbo 1x1 1 SERIAL/1 PARALLEL PORT * Suggested peripheral devices. * Suggested peripheral devices. * Suggested peripheral devices.
  • Page 11 EXPRESS EXPRESS EXPRESS Install EXPRESS EXPRESS 4 4 4 4 4 • For additional details on physical installation, • For additional details on physical installation, • For additional details on physical installation, • For additional details on physical installation, • For additional details on physical installation, see Section T see Section T see Section Two.
  • Page 12: Section One: Introduction Section One: Introduction

    Section One: Introduction You have purchased the IO Turbo Series by Boca for the IBM and compatible family of personal computers. Compatible with ISA systems, the IO Turbo Series comes in two varieties: • T T T T T urbo 2x2 urbo 2x2 urbo 2x2 urbo 2x2...
  • Page 13 • 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 Output Only..This setting defines the parallel port as a Output Only Output Only Output Only...
  • Page 14 EPP Mode allows up to eight devices to be daisy-chain connected. See figure below. Up to 8 devices may be daisy-chained in a series (only 4 devices shown) IO Turbo Series EXTERNAL HARD OR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6...
  • Page 15: Section Two: Physical Installation

    Section Two: Physical Installation The IO Turbo Series adapter is simple and quick to install— even for the novice computer user. Take a few moments to read over the directions before you begin. 1. Remove your system cover, remembering to power down your system first.
  • Page 16 2. 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.
  • Page 17 6. Attach the cable(s) for the device(s) you will be using to the appropriate connector and tighten them down with screws attached to the end of the cable(s). The illustration below suggests several possible configurations (e.g., mouse, scanner, modem, and printer). Physical installation is complete.
  • Page 18 Turbo 1x1 Suggested Configuration Modem Printer The IO board will be recognized at power-up. You will need to perform some basic Windows 95 install tasks. See Section Three for details. IO Turbo Series...
  • Page 19: Section Three: Windows 98/95 Configuration Section Three: Windows 98/95 Configuration

    Section Three: Windows 98/95 Configuration Before Y Before Y Before You Begin: ou Begin: ou Begin: If your computer’s BIOS includes an ou Begin: Before Y Before Y ou Begin: option to allow your operating system to configure Plug and Play devices, you should select this option.
  • Page 20 Windows 95 Users Depending on the version of Windows 95 you have, devices are detected and installed in slightly different ways. When the adapter is physically installed, start Windows 95 as you NOTE: Some versions of W NOTE: Some versions of W normally would.
  • Page 21 The New Hardware Found Dialog Box New Hardware Found New Hardware Found • New Hardware Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Found dialog box. Here, you are asked what driver files are associated with the new hardware. Do the following: 1.
  • Page 22: Multi-Function

    All Versions of Windows 95 1. You will have to restart Windows 95 for the changes to take effect. Click Y Y Y Y Y es es es es es. 2. Go to the Control Panel, System, Device Manager Control Panel, System, Device Manager. Control Panel, System, Device Manager Control Panel, System, Device Manager Control Panel, System, Device Manager...
  • Page 23 You may notice an exclamation point next to a listed device. You may have exhausted available IRQs in your system. Possible solutions are listed below. • • • • • If an exclamation point is displayed next to an ECP If an exclamation point is displayed next to an ECP If an exclamation point is displayed next to an ECP If an exclamation point is displayed next to an ECP...
  • Page 24 • If an exclamation point is displayed next to a • If an exclamation point is displayed next to a • If an exclamation point is displayed next to a • If an exclamation point is displayed next to a •...
  • Page 25: Section Four

    Section Four: Windows 3.x/DOS Configuration 1. Power up your system as you normally would. If your system boots into Windows, exit to DOS. 2. Insert the driver diskette. Go to the A:\ prompt, type INST INST INST INSTALL INST ALL and press ENTER. IF A IF A PLUG AND PLA...
  • Page 26 IF A IF A NON PLUG AND PLA NON PLUG AND PLA IF A IF A IF A NON PLUG AND PLA NON PLUG AND PLA NON PLUG AND PLAY SYSTEM IS DETECTED: 1. A title screen is displayed when you run INST IOSETUP IOSETUP utility will be copied to your hard drive.
  • Page 27 5. Select a device and press ENTER. Resources for the device are then displayed: Address 6. Change displayed settings to standard addresses such as: Printer Ports: 378, 278 Com Ports: 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8 IO Adapter: 100, 110, 120, 130 “Custom”...
  • Page 28: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Before contacting your dealer, please review the following list of problems and solutions to see if any of them apply to your situation. SYMPTOM No response from No response from No response from No response from No response from a peripheral a peripheral a peripheral...
  • Page 29 SYMPTOM I am not sure how to I am not sure how to I am not sure how to I am not sure how to I am not sure how to set the IRQs. set the IRQs. set the IRQs. set the IRQs.
  • Page 30 SYMPTOM My system locks up My system locks up My system locks up My system locks up My system locks up when exiting my when exiting my when exiting my when exiting my when exiting my communication communication communication communication communication program.
  • Page 31: Technical Notes

    Appendix B: Windows NT Configuration NOTE BEFORE INST NOTE BEFORE INST ALLING ALLING NOTE BEFORE INST NOTE BEFORE INST NOTE BEFORE INSTALLING ALLING ALLING: In NT, you must have a Plug and Play (PNP) BIOS for the adapter to be recognized and configured. These instructions assume this requirement has been met and that no optional PNP utilities are being used by Windows NT.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Installing With the computer off, insert the adapter in an available ISA slot and power on. Once in NT, check Ports see the additional serial port(s) listed here now. This port(s) will now function at the UART specified by the card’s jumper and can be used now.
  • Page 33: Appendix C: Pin Assignments Appendix C: Pin Assignments

    Appendix C: Pin Assignments This section is provided for users who are interested in the pin assignments for each port on the I/O Turbo Series adapter. Serial Port A and B (9-pin) Line Name Line Name Line Name Line Name Line Name CARRIER DETECT RECEIVE DATA...
  • Page 34 Parallel Port A and B (25-pin) Line Name Line Name Line Name Line Name Line Name -STROBE DATA BIT 0 DATABIT 1 DATA BIT 2 DATA BIT 3 DATA BIT 4 DATA BIT 5 DATA BIT 6 DATA BIT 7 -ACKnowledge BUSY Print End (out of paper)
  • Page 35: Appendix D: Servicing Your Boca Product

    CONSUMING AND FRUSTRA CONSUMING AND FRUSTRA CONSUMING AND FRUSTRATING FOR YOU. CONSUMING AND FRUSTRA 1. When calling Boca Research Technical Support, have the following information available: • Board name and part number (located on the board) • Computer model • Peripherals in system •...
  • Page 36 3. Refer to the Warranty Statement if the product is covered under the five-year Boca Research, Inc. Limited Warranty. 4. Certain parts will not be covered under the Boca Research, Inc. Limited Warranty. Dealer installed parts are warranted by the dealer. Parts which you have installed yourself are covered only by the suppliers warranties.
  • Page 37 5. When sending the IO Turbo Series adapter to Boca Research, Inc. for repairs, please be sure to include: • the Boca Research IO Turbo Series adapter (board only) • your name • your return street address (for UPS purposes) •...
  • Page 38: Fcc Compliance Fcc Compliance

    ©1997,1998,1999. Boca Research, Inc. this document, in any form, is allowed without permission from Boca Research, Inc. Boca Research, Inc. is not liable for any damages resulting from technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this document. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Revisions to the product(s) described in this manual may occur at any time without notice.
  • Page 39: Limited Warranty

    Boca Research, Inc. (BRI) warrants to the original buyer of this BRI product that the hardware is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase from BRI or an authorized dealer (“the Warranty Period”). Should the product fail to be in working order at any time during the five-year period, BRI, will at its option, repair or replace this product as described below, provided that in BRI’s sole determination the part...
  • Page 40 Part No. 9361-02...

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