How to Configure Non-Intelligent Digiboard PC/8 Adapters
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WINDOWS
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
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Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
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Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
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Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51
SUMMARY
Adapter drivers for the non-intelligent Digiboard PC/8 adapters are not
available for Windows NT versions 3.1 and 3.5. The configuration for the
adapter is accomplished through the Windows NT Registry only. This article
describes how to configure and utilize the non-intelligent Digiboard PC/8
adapter in Windows NT versions 3.1 and 3.5.
MORE INFORMATION
There are nine switch blocks on the Digiboard PC/8 adapter. Listed below
are the switch block settings of the adapter and Registry settings for each
communications port of the adapter.
Switch Block Settings
Switch Block One (DS1) is used to configure the adapter's Interrupt Status
Register address.
Switches Description
Switches 1-7 Adapter I/O port address
Switches 8-9 Set these to the ON position
Switch 10 Enables (ON position) the Interrupt Status Register
The remaining eight switch blocks are used to configured the I/O port
addresses for each communications port of the adapter. Switch 8 on each of
these blocks enables (ON position) the port. The I/O port addresses
available range from 000H to 3F8H.
Registry Settings
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious,
system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to
correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting
from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your
own risk.
- Start REGEDT32.EXE and locate the following Registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet
\Services\Serial\Parameters
- Listed below are entries that need to be manually added to be able to
use the ports on the Digiboard PC/8 adapter. To add a key for each
entry, choose Add Key from the Edit menu. Enter "Serial3" (without the
quotation marks) for COM3 on the entry for Key Name. Leave the Class
entry blank, and then choose OK.
To enter each value, choose Add Value from the Edit menu.
Enter values of the following:
Serial3
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DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM3
ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x100
PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x1
Serial4
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DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM4
ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x108
PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x2
Serial5
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DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM5
ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x110
PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x3
Serial6
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DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM6
ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x118
PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x4
Serial7
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DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM7
ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x120
PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x5
Serial8
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DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM8
ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x128
PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x6
Serial9
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DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM9
ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x130
PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x7
Serial10
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DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM10
ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x138
PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x8
- When complete, quit REGEDT32.
- Quit Windows NT and turn off your computer.
- Restart your computer and Windows NT.
COM1 through COM9 can be directly referenced just like a filename from
programs and from the command line. However, COM10 must be referenced with
the following syntax:
\\.\COM10
NOTE: The command line MODE command does not recognize ports above COM9.
The products included here are manufactured by Digiboard, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise,
regarding these products' performance or reliability.
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