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    ` QSC-100 Two Channel RS-232 Asynchronous Communications Adapter for PCI bus User's Manual QUATECH, INC. TEL: (330) 655-9000 5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway FAX: (330) 655-9010 Hudson, Ohio 44236 http://www.quatech.com[...]

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    WARRANTY INFORMATION Quatech, Inc. warrants the QSC-100 to be free of defects for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Quatech, Inc. will repair or replace any board that fails to perform under normal operating conditions and in accordance with the procedures outlined in this document during the warranty period. Any damage that results from impr[...]

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    Ó 1998 -2000, Quatech, Inc. NOTICE The information contained in this document cannot be reproduced in any form without the written consent of Quatech, Inc. Likewise, any software programs that might accompany this document can be used only in accordance with any license agreement(s) between the purchaser and Quatech, Inc. Quatech, Inc. reserves th[...]

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    Hudson, Ohio 44236 (USA) Application of Council Directive: 89/336/EEC Standards to which Conformity is Declared: * EN50081-1 (EN55022, EN60555-2, EN60555-3) * EN50082-1 (IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, & IEC 801-4) Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment Equipment Class: Commercial, Residential, & Light Industrial Product Name: PCI Quad S[...]

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    29 11 Troubleshooting ..................................................... 27 10 Specifications ....................................................... 26 9 PCI Resource Map .................................................... 24 8 External Connections ................................................. 23 7 OS/2 ....................................[...]

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    1 General Information The Quatech, Inc. QSC-100 provides four RS-232 asynchronous serial communication interfaces for IBM-compatible personal computer systems using the PCI expansion bus. The QSC-100 uses Quatech's new Enhanced Serial Adapter design. Legacy serial port data rates are limited to a maximum of 115,200 bits per second. Quatech Enh[...]

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    1.1 Features The standard QSC-100 implements each of its communication channels with a 16750 UART and uses standard line driver and receiver components. For improved performance and industrial-grade reliability . 1.1.1 "IND" Option --- Surge Suppression Upgrade The "IND" upgrade provides the protection essential for reliable use[...]

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    2 Hardware Configuration The QSC-100 is automatically configured at boot time by the computer's BIOS or operating system. There are no required switches or jumpers to set for installation. This chapter lists a number of optional jumper settings that control various hardware features. Jumpers J3-J6 are grouped together at the end of the board o[...]

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    2.3 Force High-Speed UART Clock (X2, X4, or X8, J3-J5) These jumpers force an increase of the UART input clock frequency by a factor of two, four, or eight. This feature can allow legacy software to use baud rates above 115,200 bits per second. It is also useful if the serial port device driver does not directly support setting the higher baud rate[...]

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    3 Hardware Installation 1. Turn off the power of the computer system in which the QSC-100 is to be installed. 2. Remove the system cover according to the instructions provided by the computer manufacturer. 3. Make any desired optional jumper setting changes. 4. Install the QSC-100 in any empty PCI expansion slot. The board should be secured by inst[...]

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    4 Address Map and Special Registers This chapter explains how the four UARTs and special registers are addressed, as well as the layout of those registers. This material will be of interest to programmers writing driver software for the QSC-100. 4.1 Base Address and Interrupt Level (IRQ ) The base address and IRQ used by the QSC-100 are determined [...]

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    4.2 Enabling the Special Registers The QSC-100 contains two unique registers, an Interrupt Status Register and an Options Register. These registers are enabled when the SPAD jumper (J6) is removed (factory default). They replace the UART Scratchpad Register on accesses to register address 7. The Interrupt Status Register and Options Register are ac[...]

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    4.4 Options Register The Options Register allows software to identify the QSC-100 as a Quatech Enhanced Serial Adapter. It also allows software to set the UART clock rate multiplier. Figure 8 shows the structure of the Options Register. The powerup default of the Options Register is all bits zero. Clock rate multiplier bit 0 RR0 0 Clock rate multip[...]

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    A standard RS-232 serial port operates at a clock speed of 1.8432 MHz. In order to achieve higher data rates, Quatech Enhanced Serial Adapters can operate at two times , four times, or even eight times this standard clock speed. This is controlled by the clock rate multiplier bits in the Options Register. Software can determine the UART clock frequ[...]

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    5 Windows Configuration 5.1 Windows Mille nnium 1. After inserting the QSC 100 for the first time the "Add New Hardware Wizard" will begin. Select "Search for the best driver for your device.". Check the "Removable media" and "Specify location" box. Click the "Next" button. 3. Window will locate the[...]

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    5.2 Windows 2000 1. After inserting a QSC-100 for the first time, the "Add New Hardware Wizard will appear at start up. Click the "OK" button. 2. The following dialog box insert the Quatech COM CD (shipped with the device). Click the "OK" button. 4. The following dialog box will display the appropriate INF file on the diske[...]

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    1. After inserting a QSC-100 for the first time, the "Add New Hardware Wizard will appear at start up. Click the "Next" button. 2. Select "Search for the best driver for you device". Click the "Next" button. 3. On the next dialog, select the " CD-ROM DRIVE " check box. Insert the Quatech COM CD (shipped [...]

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    4. The following dialog box will display the appropriate INF file on the CD in drive. Click the "Next" button. 5. Window will copy the INF file from the diskette and display a final dialog indication that the process is complete. Click the "Finish" button. 5.4 Windows 1995 The following instructions provide step-by-step instruct[...]

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    5. Again select the radio button for "Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer." Click the "OK" button to continue. 6. Another "Install From Disk" dialog box will pop up. The path should already be pointing to the Quatech CD. Click the "OK" button to continue. 7. You should now see the "Copying[...]

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    2. Click the "Device Manager" tab located along the top of the System Properties box. This lists all hardware devices registered inside the Windows 95 registry. Additional information is available on any of these devices by click on the device name and then selecting the "Properties" button. 3. Double click the device group &quo[...]

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    The Windows NT device driver is installed by running the SETUP program. Up to 256 serial ports are supported. There is a command line-based configuration utility which is used for adding PCI bus and ISA bus serial ports. Please refer to the documentation included with the device driver on the Quatech COM CD for full installation and configuration d[...]

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    6 DOS and Other Operating Systems The QSC-100 is not a direct drop-in replacement for a legacy serial port because its base address and IRQ 3 (COM2), etc. Rather, the system BIOS assigns the address and the IRQ in a plug-and-play fashion at boot time. Software which is to use the QSC-100 must be able to accommodate any valid assignments of these re[...]

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    Q - Quatec h PCI adapters N - Other PCI devic es X - EXIT M - Change to Expert Mode Quatech PCI Conf iguration Inform ation Dis play Software Version 1.00 INSTRUCT IONS: ------------------------ Press k eys listed in the menu at the bottom of the screen. This program only displays inform ation. It cannot m ak e changes. PCI BIOS detected, vers ion [...]

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    For users interested in even more details, PCI BIOS information can be displayed by pressing the "B" key. Pressing the "I" key displays the PCI interrupt routing table. Q - Quatec h PCI adapters N - Other PCI devic es X - EXIT M - Change to Basic Mode Quatech PCI Conf iguration Inform ation Dis play Software Version 1.00 B - PCI[...]

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    7 OS/2 The OS/2 device driver supports up to 32 serial ports in a system. Installation is a manual, but simple, process. Please refer to the read me documentation included on the Quatech COM CD with the device driver for full installation and configuration details. Quatech QSC-100 User's Manual 23[...]

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    8 External Connections RS-232-C devices are classified by their function as either Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) or Data Communication Equipment (DCE). Generally, data terminal equipment is defined as the communication source and data communication equipment is defined as the device that provides a communication channel between two DTE-type devices[...]

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    The QSC-100 is a DTE device which connects to peripheral equipment through a single female D-37 connector, or using the adapter cable, four male D-25 connectors. The standard serial port connections are listed in Figure 17 . 7 35 7 12 7 26 7 3 GND 22 15 22 29 22 6 22 20 RI 8 34 8 11 8 25 8 2 DCD 6 17 6 31 6 8 6 22 DSR 20 16 20 30 20 7 20 21 DTR 5 3[...]

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    9 PCI Resource Map Listed below are the PCI resources used by the QSC-100. Such information may be of use to customers writing their own device drivers or other custom software. A detailed description of the QSC-100's UARTs is available on the Quatech web site. (all numbers in hex) PCI Vendor ID: 0x135C Quatech, Inc. PCI Device ID: 0x0010 QSC-[...]

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    10 Specifications Bus interface: PCI, 32-bit bus, 5-volt only IBM -compatible computers Dimensions: approx. 5.0" x 3.7" Serial ports Controller: 16750 with 64-byte FIFOs Interface: One female D-37 connector Four male D-25 connectors using adapter cable Transmit drivers: SN75150 or compatible High-level output: +5V min, +8V typical Low-lev[...]

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    4800 4300 3300 1570 800 115.2 2000 1630 1100 900 330 230.4 1100 900 670 430 100 460.8 470 430 300 100 N/A 921.6 25% trans time 20% trans time 15% trans time 10% trans time 4% trans time Maximum Load (pF) Data Rate (kbaud) Note 1: The signal transition time ratio is defined as the percentage of the unit interval or bit time (the inverse of the data [...]

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    11 Troubleshooting Listed here are some common problems and frequent causes of those problems. If the information here does not provide a solution, contact Quatech technical support. Any unauthorized repairs or modifications will void the QS C-100's warranty. Computer will not boot up. 1. Is the QSC-100 properly inserted? Remove the card and t[...]

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    QSC-100 User's Manual Revision 1.11 March 2004 P/N: 940-0146-111 Quatech QSC-100 User's Manual 30[...]