Actiontec PC300 Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
UICK START
Q
Assumptions........................................................................................6
Requirements ......................................................................................6
Unpacking and Registering ................................................................7
Tools ...................................................................................................7
Install the Card Reader ......................................................................8
Install the Software.............................................................................9
What to Do Next .................................................................................9
CHAPTER 1 .......................................................................................11
..........................................................................................6
NTRODUCTION
I
......................................................................................11
The Card Reader ..............................................................................11
System Requirements ........................................................................13
Package Contents .............................................................................13
This Guide ........................................................................................15
PC Cards ..........................................................................................16
CHAPTER 2 .......................................................................................21
NSTALLING THE HARDWARE
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................................................................21
Preparation ......................................................................................21
Disassemble the Computer ...............................................................22
Discharge Static Electricity ..............................................................23
Set the Switches and Install the Board .............................................24
Install the Card Socket Module ........................................................27
Identifying the Sockets......................................................................32
What to Do Next ...............................................................................33
CHAPTER 3 .......................................................................................35
NSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
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Introduction
Run INSTALL ................................................................................... 36
Verify the Installation.......................................................................46
CardTalk Files .................................................................................48
Installing the CardTalk Control Panel.............................................50
Using PC Cards ............................................................................... 51
CHAPTER 4 .......................................................................................53
ARDS THAT REQUIRE ONLY
C
CARDTALK.SYS.................................. 53
Fax/Modem Cards............................................................................53
ATA Devices ..................................................................................... 56
Memory Cards..................................................................................58
CHAPTER 5 .......................................................................................63
U
SING THE CARDTALK CONTROL PANEL
.............................................. 63
Opening the CardTalk Control Panel .............................................. 63
Getting Help ..................................................................................... 64
Viewing Card Information ............................................................... 64
Configuring a Memory or Hard Disk Card...................................... 66
Copying Files ................................................................................... 72
Configuring the CardTalk Control Panel ........................................ 74
CHAPTER 6 .......................................................................................76
ROUBLESHOOTING
T
..............................................................................76
Initialization Problems ..................................................................... 76
Warning Beeps ................................................................................. 80
Error Messages ................................................................................ 82
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Quick Start
This preface is designed to help experienced users get going quickly. It
summarizes what you need to do to install the Card Reader in your
computer.
WARNING
Assumptions
If you’re not sure about the assumptions in this
Quick Start or would like illustrations to assist you
with the installation process, refer to Chapter 2,
Installing the Hardware.
Assumptions
These procedures assume:
• the default I/O address of 240h will not conflict with any other
devices installed in your system (such as a sound card)
• your computer has a spare internal power cable
Requirements
• IBM compatible computer with a minimum 386Sx processor
• an empty 16-bit ISA bus slot running at approximately 8 Mhz
• an empty drive bay
• at least 1 Mbyte of RAM and 500 Kbytes of free disk space
• DOS 3.2 or later
• Windows 3.1 (or later) or Windows for Workgroups 3.1 (or later)
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Unpacking and Registering
1. Make sure you have the following components:
• Warranty card
• Manual (this document)
• a Card Socket Module
• an ISA bus board
• CARDTALK diskette
• two flat-ribbon cables
• a power splitter cable
• Quick Read sheet
2. If items are missing or damaged, contact The Manufacturer
immediately at the address or phone number in Chapter 6,
Troubleshooting.
3. Locate the serial number and board revision numbers on the ISA
Bus Board.
4. Locate the software version number on the software diskette.
5. At the end of Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, write the serial number,
board revision number and software version number in the spaces
provided.
Tools
To install the unit in your computer, you may need
• a Phillips head screwdriver
• a flat-head screwdriver
• special tools to open your computer
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Install the Card Reader
Prepare the Card Socket Module
1. Read the License Agreement.
2. Turn the computer's power off, leave the power cord plugged in to
ground the unit, and remove its cover.
3. If the bay you’re using is a 5.25” bay, install the rails and side
brackets on the Card Socket Module (optional equipment).
Install the Card Socket Module
WARNING
Avoid Crossed Ribbon Cables
To alleviate confusion, the ribbon cable is
constructed so that the ends that are tied together
should be connected to the drive module. The loose
end of the ribbon cable should be connected to the
ISA card. Both ends are keyed accordingly to enable
only one correct way to connect them.
1. Touch a bare metal portion of your PC's chassis to discharge static
electrical buildup before you remove the ISA bus board and Card
Socket from their protective covers.
2. Connect the ends of the ribbon cables labeled DRIVE to their
respective connectors on the Card Socket Module.
3. Install the Card Socket Module in the PC drive bay and attach it to
the chassis with at least three screws. Two screws must connect
metal to metal for grounding purposes.
4. Connect a spare device power cable to the card socket module. You
may need to use the enclosed splitter.
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Install the ISA Bus Board
1. Connect the ends of the ribbon cables labeled CARD to their
respective connectors on the ISA Bus Board.
2. Install the ISA bus board in the PC.
3. Check all connections. See the illustrations in Chapter 2, Installing
the Hardware.
4. Replace the computer’s cover and verify that the system boots and
operates normally.
Install the Software
1. Write protect the installation diskette.
2. Type a:\install from the DOS prompt and follow the instructions on
the screen.
3. Restart the system for the changes made to the CONFIG.SYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT files to take effect.
You are ready to use your Card Reader.
What to Do Next
The installation and operation of most types of memory, ATA and
communication I/O cards is fully automatic under MS-DOS and
MS-Windows. Once you’ve installed CardTalk you can use these cards
without further installation procedures.
Additional Drivers
Certain I/O cards, such as the following cards, may require their own
drivers:
• LAN
• SCSI
• other specialized card types
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Refer to the manual that came with the card for additional installation
procedures and to Chapter 6, Cards that Require Additional Drivers,
for specific tips.
Card and Socket Services Software
WARNING
Card and Socket Services Software
Some PC Card vendors may include Card and
Socket Services software with their cards. Do not
replace the Card and Socket Services software with
any other manufacturer’s Card and Socket Services
drivers. The Manufacturer cannot support your Card
Reader with another manufacturer’s drivers.
CardTalk Control Panel
If you’re using a PC Card for data storage, such as an ATA hard disk, a
Flash or SRAM card, you can use the CardTalk Control Panel to:
• format
• partition
• copy files
The CardTalk Control Panel is an MS-Windows application that
prepares all types of memory and disk drive cards. It also provides a
display of the I/O card configuration, such as COM port numbers and
the drive letter. Refer to Chapter 5, Using the CardTalk Control Panel,
for more information.
DOS Utilities
CardTalk comes with a set of DOS utilities called the TC Utilities that
you can use to prepare memory cards.
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Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA)
PC Cards have gained wide acceptance on portable computers because
of their small size, flexibility and interchangeability. Now desktop
computers can benefit from these same capabilities.
Typical applications for PC Cards include exchanging data between
devices, as well as temporarily adding a fax/modem, network, SCSI
port, sound card or removable disk to the computer. Data exchange is
not limited to computers. Any device, such as an electronic piano
keyboard, can exchange data with the computer as long as the device
supports the PCMCIA standard. New cards are being developed all the
time.
This chapter:
• Introduces the Card Reader
• Defines system requirements
• Lists what comes in the box
• Introduces this guide
• Discusses how PC Cards work
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The Card Reader
Compatibility
The Card Reader Card Socket Modules accommodate:
• Any card that complies with the PCMCIA 2.01 or 2.10, including
cards provided with Card Services client drivers
• PCMCIA type I, II or III PC Cards
• Memory cards including SRAM and Flash cards (with optional
Flash File System)
• I/O cards including communication, network, SCSI, sound and
others
• ATA devices including rotating disk drives and solid-state ATA
cards
• One Time Programmable (OTP) read-only memory cards
Features
The Card Reader provide:
• The ability to insert and remove PC Cards while the computer is on
with fully automatic card recognition and initialization
™
• INTEL ExCA
compatibility
verified hardware and software for maximum
• CardTalk Control Panel
managing PC Cards
of all types
• An annunciator that beeps to indicate the status of the card
(recognized, not recognized)
• Drive bay units that are easily configured for 3.5” or 5.25”
mounting (with 5.25” mounting kit)
• Standard PC/AT ISA bus interface
• Simple, automated software installation on most PCs
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™,
a Windows-based application for
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System Requirements
Your IBM-compatible computer must have:
• A minimum 386SX processor.
• MS-DOS 3.2 or later, and MS-Windows 3.1 for the CardTalk
Control Panel.
• One empty 16-bit ISA bus slot.
• At least 1 MByte of RAM (2 Mbytes for the Windows CardTalk
Control Panel).
• 1 MByte of free hard disk space.
• 3.5” open drive bay in the personal computer case.
Package Contents
As soon as you unpack the box, make sure you have all the necessary
components. The illustration shows what comes with a Card Reader.
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.
Card Reader Components
¶
Two flat ribbon cables
·
Power splitter cable with standard disk drive power connector
¸
An ISA Bus Board
¹
Card Socket Module
Note: The PC-260 Card Reader includes only an ISA Bus Board.
Your package also includes :
• A 3.5 inch floppy diskette containing the DOS Card and Socket
Services software and other miscellaneous files.
• Release notes describing changes since publication of this guide, if
any
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This Guide
This guide introduces PCMCIA PC Cards, explains how to install the
Card Reader hardware and software, provides tips for using specific
types of PC Cards, and explains how to resolve problems.
Contents
In addition to this chapter, the guide contains the following chapters:
Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware explains how to install the
Card Reader in your computer.
Chapter 3 Installing the Software explains how to install
PCMCIA’s drivers, Flash file system drivers and
Windows graphical user interface, the CardTalk
Control Panel.
Chapter 4 Cards that Require Only CardTalk explains how to use
fax/modem cards, ATA devices and memory cards. The
CardTalk drivers fully support these cards.
Chapter 5 Using the CardTalk Control Panel describes the
CardTalk Control Panel and explains how to use it with
PC Cards.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting provides procedures to follow when
you’re working on a problem.
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Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
Italics serve two functions: In cross references, they
identify the names of sections and chapters
within this guide. In syntax statements, they
identify place holders that require you to supply
a value.
For example:
“tcformat -type flash drive:”
The italics indicate you must replace drive with a
value, in this case the drive letter of the socket
that contains the Flash card.
Bold
This typeface
identifies components called out in the
accompanying illustration and the names of the
keys on the computer keyboard.
identifies text you see on the screen.
For example:
tcxcopy *.dat e:
PC Cards
The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
(PCMCIA) is a group of companies who have come together to develop
a common industry standard for the credit-card sized cards used in
portable and desktop computers. These cards are known as “PC Cards.”
This section introduces some of the terms used throughout the manual
to describe how these cards work.
Software Components
The software that manages the PCMCIA interface consists of four
components:
• Socket Services (TMB250.SYS)
• Card Services (CTALKCS.EXE)
• Super Client driver (CARDTALK.SYS)
• PCMCIA Card Services client drivers (files supplied by card mfg.)
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Socket Services
Socket Services is a BIOS-level program that controls the PCMCIA
controller chip on the ISA Bus Board, and should be the only software
to interact directly with the socket. This driver conforms to the
PCMCIA Socket Services 2.10 specification. The name of the driver is
TMB250.SYS.
TMB250.SYS is loaded in the CONFIG.SYS file.
Card Services
The Card Services driver (CTALKCS.EXE) provides a standardized set
of higher-level functions for operating all the PCMCIA sockets in the
system. It manages the communication for the client drivers including
the Super Client driver and the other drivers that manage specific cards.
The main jobs of the Card Services driver are to:
• Manage a pool of resources to be assigned to individual cards at the
request of the card’s client driver.
• Issue commands to Socket Services to control the PCMCIA sockets
and cards.
• Provide a standardized interface that is available to the client drivers
and enablers supplied by card manufacturers.
Together, Card and Socket Services software identifies how many
PCMCIA sockets the computer has and assigns resources to the sockets
based on the requirements of each card. Card and Socket Services
software also detects the insertion or removal of a PC Card while the
computer is on.
Super Client Driver
A “Super Client” is a client driver that knows how to control a wide
variety of PC Cards. Super Client driver, CARDTALK.SYS, supports
the following cards:
• SRAM memory cards
• Flash memory cards
• Fax/modem cards and serial cards
• ATA rotating disk drives and solid-state devices.
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For most PC Cards, the Socket Services driver, Card Services driver
and the Super Client driver are all that is necessary for proper
operation. There are some cards, such as LAN and SCSI cards that
require a user-installed PCMCIA Card Services client driver and/or
Card Services enabler.
PCMCIA Card Services Client Drivers
A client driver is a program that comes from the manufacturer of the PC
Card specifically to support the operation of the card. The purpose of
this program is to manage the unique functions of the card. For
example, the client driver for a network controls the flow of data
between the PC and the network. The client driver for a network card
manages information flow between the PC and the network.
Enablers
An enabler is a program that runs once to configure a PC Card and
socket. Enablers are often used in conjunction with LAN, SCSI or other
device driver software.
Card Information Structure (CIS)
Each card carries identity information stored in the on-card CIS. If a PC
Card follows the PCMCIA standard for storing the CIS, a properly
configured computer or Card Reader that conforms to the PCMCIA
standard can automatically identify, install and operate a PC Card.
CIS information includes the card type, functional capabilities (for
example, Ethernet LAN or 10 Mbyte Flash memory), manufacturer and
part number. Usually, the CIS is stored permanently on the card. The
CIS may be stored in attribute memory, common memory or both.
If a memory card does not supply all the required information, a user
can create the CIS and store it on the card. The CardTalk Control Panel
lets you configure and operate a wide range of memory cards by
selecting the card from a list, if automatic card recognition fails.
Terminology
In addition to the PCMCIA terms introduced in the last section, this
manual uses the following terms.
Fax/modem This term refers to data modem cards and
cards that combine both data transmission
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and fax capability. Some cards may also
include voice capabilities.
CardTalk This term refers to the complete package of
drivers, utility programs and the memory
card data file (TMB250.SYS,
CTALKCS.EXE, CARDTALK.SYS,
CARDTALK.386 and CARDINFO.DBK),
and to CTALKID.EXE, which is a program
that displays the configuration of a card. The
CardTalk package also includes the TC
utility programs for card preparation using
MS-DOS.
See the section titled CardTalk Files in
Chapter 3, Installing the Software, for a
complete list of all software components.
CardTalk Control Panel This term refers to the Windows interface
that allows you to manage memory and ATA
device cards.
The glossary includes more terms found in this book.
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Installing the Hardware
This chapter provides detailed steps for installing the Card Reader and
configuring its options. Refer to your computer owner’s manual for an
explanation of how to remove the cover of the computer and install
expansion boards.
Preparation
Before you install the Card Reader, take a moment to prepare the
computer and the tools you will need.
Read the License Agreement and Register
1. Read the License Agreement at the beginning of this manual.
2. Locate the serial number on the ISA Bus Board and the software
version number on the CardTalk distribution diskette.
3. Fill in the registration card including the serial number and version
of software.
4. Mail the Registration card to The Manufacturer.
By mailing in your Registration Card, you become eligible for
telephone technical support, access to The Manufacturer’s Bulletin
Board System (BBS), new product and upgrade announcements,
and application notes as they become available.
Prepare Tools
You may need:
• A long nose pliers to change the jumper setting
• A Phillips head and/or a flat head screwdriver to install the ISA Bus
Board and the Card Socket Module
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• A flat head screwdriver to mount the rails, if you’ll be using a 5.25”
bay (Check with your PC dealer for a 5.25” mounting kit).
If your computer uses specialized screws and connectors, you may need
special tools to disassemble it. Refer to your computer owner’s manual.
Disassemble the Computer
Before you can install the board in your computer, you need to
determine if there will be an address conflict with any other device in
your computer.
1. Turn the computer and all peripheral devices off.
2. Unplug the computer power cord from the wall receptacle.
3. Remove the computer’s cover. Refer to your computer owner’s
manual for instructions.
WARNING
Conflicts
Make sure each board in your system has its own
unique address. If a conflict exists, your system will
hang.
4. Examine all other expansion boards in your PC and determine the
I/O address each uses. Refer to the manual that came with each
board for help. The default I/O base address for the Card Reader is
240h. If another device is already using this address you will have to
change the address used by the Card Reader, or change the address
used by the other device.
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Locating a 16-Bit Slot
5. Find a free 16-bit slot on the motherboard and remove the metal
bracket.
Discharge Static Electricity
CAUTION
Static Electricity Warning
Always discharge electricity before handling the ISA
Bus Board, Card Socket Module(s) or when inserting
a PC Card into a socket. To discharge static
electricity, touch a grounded metal object. The
computer must be plugged in but not turned on (to
be grounded) before you touch its chassis to
discharge static electricity.
The Card Reader uses low-power components and is sensitive to static
discharge while you’re installing them in the computer. Just before
handling the components, touch a bare metal portion of your PC's
chassis. This discharges any potential static buildup that might damage
the board’s components.
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A
B
Set the Switches or Jumpers and
Install the Board
Every board installed in your computer must have a unique address for
transferring information to and from the board. If the ISA Bus Board is
the only expansion board in your PC, or if there are no I/O address
conflicts with other boards, you don’t need to change the switch setting
and may skip to Install the Card Socket Module.
Depending on the configuration, you will either have to set the switch
block or Jumper block to configure the ISA card. This will either
consist of setting the banks of switches or jumpers. They are located
on the ISA Bus Board. Switches 5, 6, and 7 control the I/O address,
while jumpers J300-305 control the I/O address configuation depending
on the ISA card.
In most cases, you won't need to change the factory setting. The
following illustration show the factory setting for Card Reader card
model.
The following illustration identify the switch block location on the ISA
board.
Card Reader Switch Block Location
1. Locate the switch block on the ISA Bus Board.
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2. The default I/O port address that the Card Reader is shipped with is
set to 240h. To change the I/O port address, refer to the DIP Switch
Setting table on the next page for other possible selections.
3. Choose an address and locate the switches on the board that
corresponds to this I/O address.
4. If you changed the switch from the default of 240h, write the new
I/O base address on the space provided on the next page.
5. Install the ISA Bus Board into the ISA bus expansion slot.
DIP Switch / Jumper Settings
Figure 1-1a I/O Address Switch Selection
I/O Address Switch 7 Switch 6 Switch 5
200
220
240
260
300
320
340
360
ON ON ON
ON ON OFF
ON OFF ON
ON OFF OFF
OFF ON ON
OFF ON OFF
OFF OFF ON
OFF OFF OFF
Table 1-1b I/O Address Jumper Selection
Port
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
200
JB300 JB301 JB302 JB303 JB304 JB305
2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3
1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3
2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3
1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3
2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
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210
220
230
240*
250
260
270
300
310
320
330
340
350
360
370
1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2
1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2
2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2
1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2
*=factory default setting
NOTE
NEW I/O BASE ADDRESS: _______________
You will need this information when you install the
software.
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Installing the Hardware
Install the Card Socket Module
The Card Socket Module of the Card Reader comes ready to install into
a 3.5” drive bay in your computer. This section explains how install the
module in a 3.5” drive bay and how to mount the Card Socket Module
in a 3.5” drive bay.
If you wish to install the Card Reader in a 5.25” bay, you must contact
your dealer about obtaining a conversion kit.
Connecting the Ribbon Cables to the Card Socket Module
NOTE
Inserting the Module First
On some systems it may be convenient to insert the
module into the drive bay from the front of the
computer before connecting the cables.
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Installing the Hardware
1. lign the red stripe and connector key on the cable whose end is
labeled DRIVE with pin 1 on the Card Socket Module connector
labeled DRIVE, and connect the cable.
2. Align the red stripe on the cable whose end is labeled DRIVE with
pin 1 on the Card Socket Module connector labeled DRIVE, and
connect the cable.
3. Install the Card Socket Module, including the connected ribbon
cables, into the PC drive bay. Exactly how to install the module in
the bay depends on your computer. Refer to your computer owner’s
manual or ask your dealer for assistance.
4. Attach the unit to the chassis with as many screws as will fit. You
need at least three for stability.
WARNING
Grounding the Module
Two of the screws must connect the metal of the
module and the metal of the bracket (if attached) to
the metal of the chassis. This grounds the unit so
that if your body is carrying a static electrical charge
when you insert a PC Card, the unit will be able to
discharge the static electricity without damaging its
components.
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