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Note: Any time the COM or IRQ setting for the Vanguard 100 PC is changed,
the settings in the communications software must be changed to match.
Testing After Installation
To test your Vanguard 100 PC installation, you must be familiar with your
communications software. Ensure that the Vanguard 100 PC is in Control Port
(CP) mode by checking the switch on the Vanguard rear bracket. (See Figure 1-8
to locate the CP switch.)
Note: Whenever you change one of the rear bracket DIP switches, you must
press the reset button to allow the card to recognize the changes.
Rebooting the PC does not reset the Vanguard 100 PC.
The Vanguard 100 PC requires approximately 1 minute to boot after the power is
switched on. The Vanguard 100 PC is operational when the status LED is on
continuously (not flashing).
Load and start your communications software, and enter "terminal mode". Make
sure that the COM port and IRQ settings in the software are the same as the
settings on the Vanguard 100 PC. Press <CR>, and the Vanguard 100 PC should
respond with an asterisk prompt (*) or OK.
Monitoring Your Vanguard 100 PC
The Vanguard 100 PC bracket features six indicators (LEDs) that let you monitor
your equipment. It also features a 4-position DIP switch to allow control of the
various Vanguard 100 PC functions, and a reset button for card reinitialization.
A DIP switch is enabled when it is flipped towards the silk-screened lettering on
the bracket, and disabled when it is flipped away. Figure 1-8 shows the indicators
on the Vanguard 100 PC. In this figure, the enabled position is to the left, and
disabled is to the right. The switches are normally disabled during operation.
Figure 1-7. IRQ Jumper Settings
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