Boca SoundExpression SE1440, SoundExpression 14.4VSP User Manual

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Before You Begin your Installation

The product you have purchased is designed to be easily installed into most IBM PC or compatible systems. Many products have large, easy-to-read legends to allow for the easy configuring of the product. This installation manual contains detailed instructions. Most included software has automatic installation programs to place the software correctly onto your computer. However, as all computers are configured differently, you may be required to perform some basic DOS or Windows tasks. If you are not familiar with basic DOS commands such as DIR, CD, or EDIT, you should check your DOS manual, or seek assistance from you local computer dealer to install the product.

How to get Technical Assistance

The dealer that you purchased this product or your

computer from is the first place you should go for

technical assistance. The dealer is usually the most qualified source of help, and is most familiar with your system and how this product should be installed. Many dealers have customer service and technical support programs, with varying levels of support offered, depending on your needs and computer knowledge. Please contact the

dealer first whenever a problem occurs.

If your Dealer Can’t Assist you

If you can’t get assistance from your dealer, the manufacturer provides varying levels of technical assistance as summarized on the following page.

Technical Support

407-241-8088

Technical Support Fax

407-997-0918

Automated Fax Retrieval

Boca BBS

407-241-1601

System

407-995-9456

On-Line Support!

Priority Service

900-555-4900 ($2 per minute)

The Standard Free Technical Support number is for quick answers to specific inquiries on product features and technical questions (call 407-241-8088; M-F, 8 am to 6:30 pm EST). Direct access to technical support representatives is provided on a limited basis.

CompuServe: GO BOCA Internet:

email: support@boca.org on the World-wide WEB:

http://www.boca.org

If you require immediate attention or in-depth help with the installation of the product, please call our 900-priority support number for service. This number gives you immediate access to senior-level technicians. The number is 900-555-4900. You will be charged $2.00 per minute. The charges will appear on your next phone bill.

Damaged or Missing Items

We use many world-class quality assurance programs to ensure the product you purchased is of the highest caliber. Sometimes, however, a component may be missing from the box, or is damaged or corrupt in some way. If this happens, immediately return the entire package to your place of purchase so you may exchange it for a new one. Your dealer should be able to provide you with an exchange far more quickly than by contacting us directly. If for some reason you are unable to return the product directly to its place of purchase, refer to the “Servicing Your Product” and “Warranty” sections in this manual for instructions.

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Contents

Section One: Introduction.......................................................................9

1.1 Summary of Features ............................................................................. 9

1.2 System Requirements.......................................................................... 10

Section Two: Installing Your New SE1440 ........................................... 11

2.1 Removing an Existing Sound Card or Modem .............................. 11

2.2 Review Board Connectors................................................................... 12

2.3 Installation............................................................................................. 13

2.4 Attaching External Audio/Game Devices ....................................... 22

2.4.1 Attaching External Audio-In Devices ..................................... 22

2.4.2 Attaching External Audio-Out Devices.................................. 23

2.4.3 Attaching Joystick/MIDI Device...............................................

Section Three: Driver Installation......................................................... 25

3.1 Re-run COMCHECK ........................................................................... 25

3.2 Driver Installation (Windows) .......................................................... 26

3.3 Driver Installation (DOS)................................................................... 34

Section Four: Modem Functions and Features .................................. 37

4.1 Introduction........................................................................................... 37

4.2 Testing the Connection........................................................................ 40

Section Five: Troubleshooting ............................................................. 41

5.1 Sound Problems.................................................................................... 41

5.2 Modem Problems ..................................................................................

Appendix A: SE1440 Technical Specifications................................... 51

Appendix B: Configuration Settings ................................................... 53

Appendix C: Microphone and Speaker Requirements ...................... 55

Appendix D: Wave Table Card Installation ......................................... 56

Appendix E: A Note on the MIDI Interface .......................................... 57

Appendix F: A Note on Digital Sound ................................................. 59

Appendix G: A Note on Windows Sound System .............................. 60

Appendix H: Glossary of Audio Terms................................................ 61

Appendix I: Glossary of Modem Communications Terms ................ 62

Appendix J: Modem Command Reference ......................................... 68

Basic AT Commands .................................................................................. 68

Extended AT Commands........................................................................... 71

MNP Operation .......................................................................................... 74

V.42/V.42bis .................................................................................................. 77

S-Registers ................................................................................................... 79

Result Codes................................................................................................81

Appendix K: Compliance Information................................................. 83

Appendix L: Servicing Your Boca Product......................................... 86

Appendix M: Warranty Information ..................................................... 88

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Using The SoundExpression (SE1440) Installation and User Guide

This manual provides installation and operating instructions for this product. The manual assumes you have basic computer skills and are familiar with personal computers. The manual’s primary purpose is to provide physical installation instructions, instructions for configuring the board, and basic troubleshooting.

Our customer support experience has shown that many costly and timeconsuming calls to technical support staff can be avoided with closer attention to the information provided here. In addition to following the

instructions provided in this manual, you will also need to consult the

documentation supplied with your communications software to make use of the card’s modem functions. For Windows sound applications, refer to the documentation for your sound applications.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The SoundExpression board REPLACES your existing sound card (if any) and your existing modem (if any). If you require assistance, contact the provider of that device.

How This Manual is Organized.

Section One: Introduction. An overview of the features of the SE1440, along with system requirements.

Section Two: Installing Your New SE1440. This section provides detailed hardware installation instructions, including diagrams of the SE1440’s connectors and jumper blocks and explanations of how to make all connections to other devices.

Section Three: Driver Installation. Explains how to run the COMCHECK utility and install the drivers for Windows and DOS.

Section Four: Modem Functions and Features. Describes modem features and provides procedures for testing the modem’s connection.

Section Five: Troubleshooting. Provides solutions to common problems for both sound and modem functions.

Appendices. These include technical specifications, configuration settings, microphone and speaker requirements, as well as instructions for installing a wave table card. Notes on the MIDI interface, digital sound, and Windows Sound System are also included. A modem AT command reference, modem and audio glossaries, FCC and DOC (Canada) compliance information, and servicing and warranty policies complete this section.

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Section One: Introduction

The SoundExpression by Boca Research provides a digital sound controller and CD-ROM interfaces for multimedia PC applications. It also provides speaker phone capability, integrated with a 14.4Kbps internal modem for high-speed data and fax communications and voicemail. This unique design offers multiple functionality all in a single-board solution.

1.1 Summary of Features

n Integrated sound controller compatible with Sound Blaster Pro,

Ad Lib, and Microsoft Windows Sound System. Speaker phone capability.

Introduction

n 16- or 8-bit stereo and mono sound n Sample rates up to 44.1KHz n Built-in sound blaster-compatible digital audio processor. n Sound controller (software-configurable only). n Jumpers to configure modem and enable/disable an IDE CD-

ROM

n Software-programmable CD-ROM interface for Sony, Mitsumi,

Panasonic, and IDE CD-ROM drives.

n Software enable/disable of game (joystick) port. n Low-cost 16-bit audio. n Unique 2-in-1 combination of data communications and audio

applications.

n 14.4Kbps fax/data/voice modem with speaker phone and

16C550 UART.

n Class 1/Group 3 14.4Kbps send/receive fax

n 14.4Kbps send/receive data

n V.42 and MNP2-4 error control

n V.42bis and MNP5 data compression.

1.2 System Requirements

n IBM-compatible computer models 386 DX/33, 486, or Pentium.

n 4MB RAM minimum.

n VGA or SVGA display.

n 15MB of free hard disk space for installing all software.

n Windows 3.1 enhanced mode (if you intend to run games and

applications in Windows).

n DOS 5.0 or later.

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Section Two: Installing Your New SE1440

This section explains how to install the SE1440 in your computer. Remember to remove any existing sound or modem cards BEFORE installing the SE1440.

2.1 Removing an Existing Sound Card or Modem

1. Turn on your computer and start Windows, go to the Main group, select Control Panel and select Drivers. Here you will see a list of device drivers present in your computer.

2. Remove the sound

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card drivers from the drivers list. Highlight the sound drivers and click on “remove.” If you are not sure which drivers are for your sound card, refer to the documentation that came with your sound card or your computer system.

3. Turn off your computer and remove the sound card from the system.

Replacing an Existing Modem

If your computer came with an internal modem, you must physically remove it or disable it through your computer’s BIOS setup. Consult your computer manual’s documentation for specific instructions.

Now, you are ready to install the SoundExpression 14.4.

TELEPHONE JACK

MIC (microphone)

L-IN (LINE-IN) - input device such as a CDplayer

L-OUT (LINE OUT) output to amplified speakers or tape recorder

SPK (speaker) - output to unamplified speaker

JOYSTICK/MIDI CONNECTOR

Connection to Internal Devices

Connection to External Devices

○ ○

PANASONIC

IDE

MITSUMI

SONY

COM 2=

COM 4=

COM 1= COM 3=

{ {

C O M I R Q

7 5 4 3

ENABLE

DISABLE

IDE CD

Panasonic

IDE

Sony

Mitsumi

WAVE TABLE CONNECTOR

IDE CD-ROM ENABLE/DISABLE

Panasonic

Sony/IDE

Mitsumi

CD-ROM AUDIO INPUT CONNECTORS

CD-ROM

INTERFACE

CONNECTORS

(darkened band and

“#1” show pin 1)

PHONE JACK

NOTE: If you do not connect the supplied splitter cable as shown, the modem portion of the board may not work properly.

PHONE SPLITTER CABLE (phone: optional); splitter cables may vary as shown above.

2.2 Review Board Connectors

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2.3 Installing the SoundExpression 14.4

1. Make sure you exit Windows. Then, before physically installing the SoundExpression 14.4 in your computer, run COMCHECK to determine which serial port address is available in your system. Insert the diskette labeled “SE1440 Driver and Utility diskette 1 of 1” and type: A:COMCHECK or B:COMCHECK.

2. Read all on-screen instructions and select the option, “I have not yet installed the SE1440.”

3. Next, you are asked if you have a CD-ROM drive

a. If no, select “No, I do not have a CD-ROM drive” and continue with step 4.

b. If yes, select “Yes I have a CD-ROM drive” you are asked if you are using the SE1440 as the adapter card for the CD-ROM drive.

1. If you reply “No”, continue with step 4.

2. If you reply “Yes”, you are asked for the type of CD-ROM interface you will be using (“IDE interface” or “Any other type...”); respond to this question and continue with step 4.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Write the recommended COM and IRQ settings here: COM____ IRQ____

5. Remove the SE1440 from its anti-static bag, handling it by its edges and retaining bracket. Be careful not to touch the edge connector or any components on the card. Locate the blue or black plastic jumpers as described on the following page.

Make sure the jumper settings you just wrote down in step 4 match the jumpers on the SE1440. If not, change them now.

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○ ○

PANASONIC

IDE

MITSUMI

SONY

COM 2= COM 4=

COM 1= COM 3=

{ {

C O M I R Q

7 5 4 3

ENABLE

DISABLE

IDE CD

COM 4=

COM 1= COM 3=

7 5 4 3

{

I R Q

{

C O M

IDE CD

DISABLE

ENABLE

Note: The following diagram shows where the jumper settings are on the board. Normally, you will not need to change these settings unless instructed to do so by COMCHECK. A pair of pins is jumpered when the small plastic sleeve (often blue or black) is fitted over both pins. Jumpers are changed or set by pulling the plastic sleeve up and fitting it on a different pair of exposed pins in the same jumper block.

Default Configuration

COM2

IRQ3

6. Turn off your computer and disconnect any attached devices and power cords. Remove the diskette. Remove the system cover and install the CD-ROM drive (if you are using one) into your computer system. Refer

to the documentation which came with your CD-ROM drive. Otherwise, skip to step 9.

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Other Possible COM Settings

COM 2=

(default)

12345678901

○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

CD-ROM audio cable

CD-ROM drive (rear view)

SPK

L-OUT

L-IN

MIC

CAUTION: When connecting cables, be sure that Pin 1 on the cable, usually marked with a colored stripe (often red), matches up with pin 1 on the board connector. A band on the connector outline denotes Pin 1.

NOTE: Some CD-ROM drives have jumpers for a “MASTER/ SLAVE” configuration. In that case, make sure the CD-ROM drive is set for “MASTER”.

A white block and “#1” indicate Pin 1

7. Connect the ribbon interface cable from the CD-ROM drive to the appropriate interface connector on the SE1440 before inserting the board into your computer. The connectors are labeled Sony, Mitsumi, IDE and Panasonic. Note: If your CD-ROM is not listed, consult your

CD-ROM documentation to determine which type of connector it emulates. If your CD-ROM drive is any type IDE, use the IDE connector, regardless of the manufacturer. For example, for a Mitsumi IDE CD-ROM drive, use the IDE connector.

8. If an audio cable is included with your CD-ROM drive, connect it from

the CD-ROM drive to the respective CD-ROM sound input connector labeled Sony/IDE, Panasonic, and Mitsumi. For an IDE CD-ROM, use the Sony/IDE connector. Note: If your CD-ROM manufacturer is not

listed, refer to your CD-ROM documentation to determine which sound input connector to use.

colored stripe

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. .

SPK

L-OUT

L-IN

MIC

Sample system

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . .

SPK

L-OUT

L-IN

MIC

PHONE JACK

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . .

SPK

L-OUT

L-IN

MIC

EXISTING CABLE

RJ-SPLITTER - TYPE A

RJ-SPLITTER - TYPE B

9. Locate an available 16-bit expansion slot located towards the rear of the computer. Remove that expansion slot cover and save the screw.

10. Carefully insert the SE1440 into the expansion slot you selected, applying pressure to the upper board edge until it snaps into place, being careful not to disconnect any CD or audio cables you may have attached.

11. Secure the SE1440 into place by aligning its metal retaining bracket with the hole in the top edge of the system’s rear panel. Fasten the modem’s metal bracket with the screw removed from step 9.

12. Disconnect your present phone cord from the wall jack. Plug the end of the splitter/phone cord that came with the SE1440 into the wall jack, and the other end into the phone jack on the back of the SE1440. Plug the phone into the open jack on the splitter/phone cable. A telephone

is not necessary for the proper operation of this product.

PHONE JACK

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13. Reconnect any detached devices and power cords, and turn on the computer. After re-booting, ignore any error messages that may be a result of an unconfigured CD-ROM drive. Refer to the information you noted at the CD-ROM screen if you need to re-configure your CD-ROM drive.

14. Run COMCHECK again to continue with the installation.

A. Insert the diskette labeled “SE1440 Driver and Utility diskette 1 of

1” and type: A:COMCHECK or B:COMCHECK.

B. This time select the option, “I’ve installed the SE1440 and wish to

continue.” Press ENTER. COMCHECK will tell you that it verified configuration.

15. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select “Continue” to proceed with the setup. For more details on driver installation, see Section Three.

NOTE: If Windows automatically boots up an application when your computer is turned on, you must close that application before the COMCHECK Installation Screen can be viewed.

NOTE: When you come to the Multimedia CD-Audio screen, write down the selected settings for CD type_____ and I/O Address_____. This information may be used to reconfigure an existing CD-ROM driver, or to install the driver supplied by your CD-ROM manufacturer. Refer to the documentation which came with your CD-ROM drive.

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16. When SE1440 driver installation is complete, replace the computer cover and reboot your computer. After re-booting, ignore any error messages that may be a result of an unconfigured CD-ROM drive. Refer to the information you noted at the CD-ROM screen if you need to reconfigure your CD-ROM drive.

At this time you will need to install the MCI CD Audio driver in order to play musical CDs through Windows. Select Control

Panel, then Drivers, then Add....

Highlight the “[MCI] CD Audio Driver” and select OK. You may be asked for your original Windows diskettes in order to copy the driver.

Congratulations! Installation of the SoundExpression 14.4 is complete.

See section 2.4 for attaching external audio devices to the SE1440. Then, you may install your communications and audio applications. Refer to the troubleshooting section if you require further assistance.

Note on Installing CD-ROM Drivers: Some CD-ROM drives are shipped with proprietary drivers. If you encountered CD-ROM driver errors at boot-up, it is likely that the drivers which came with your CD-ROM drive are not compatible with the SE1440. For your convenience, we have included a number of nonproprietary CD-ROM drivers. To install one of these drivers, follow the appropriate instructions on the following pages. You may also view the README.TXT file on the Generic CD-ROM driver diskette for additional information which may have become available after the printing of this document.

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MITSUMI

MITSUMI CRMC-FX400 Quad Speed IDE CD-ROM and other Mitsumi IDE CD-ROMs.

1. Exit Windows and insert the SE1440 CDROM diskette into the A: or B: drive.

2. At the A: or B: prompt type CD MITSUMI to go into the Mitsumi directory.

3. At the A:\Mitsumi or B:\Mitsumi prompt, type IDE133 then press ENTER. This will uncompress the necessary files.

4. At the A:\Mitsumi or B:\Mitsumi prompt,

type SETUP then press ENTER, to start the installation.

5. Type “Y” to select the MTMCDAS.SYS

driver. DO NOT choose the

MTMCDAE.SYS driver.

6. Press ENTER to accept the default directories.

7. Specify the I/O port address as 340.

8. Allow the installation to update both your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.

4. At the A:\Mitsumi or B:\Mitsumi prompt,

type SETUPD, then press ENTER, to start the installation.

5. Press ENTER for instructions in English.

6. Select “Begin Installation”.

7. Press ENTER to accept the default directory.

8. Re-start your system.

MITSUMI CRMC-FX001/001D CDROMs.

1. Exit Windows and insert the SE1440 CDROM diskette into the A: or B: drive.

2. At the A: or B: prompt type CD MITSUMI to go into the Mitsumi directory.

9. Press ENTER to continue with the default settings.

10. Re-start your system.

PANASONIC

Panasonic CR-562/563 CD-ROMs and other CR-56X series CD-ROMs.

1. Exit Windows and insert the SE1440 CDROM diskette into the A: or B: drive.

2. At the A: or B: prompt type CD PANASONI to go into the Panasonic directory.

3. At the A:\Panasoni or B:\Panasoni prompt, type 56XDOS then press ENTER. This will uncompress the necessary files.

3. At the A:\Mitsumi or B:\Mitsumi prompt,

type FX116 then press ENTER. This will uncompress the necessary files.

4. At the A:\PANASONI or B:\PANASONI prompt, type INSTALL, then press ENTER to start the installation.

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5. Choose “Option 3 - Use Interface card except for the above products”. That is, you

will be using the SE1440 as the interface card for the CD-ROM as opposed to one of the other cards listed.

6. Type 340 as the I/O address.

7. Select “2” for Express Installation. (If you choose “1” for custom, accept all the defaults).

8. Allow the installation to update both your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.

9. Say “Yes”, indicating that the MSCDEX file is located in the C:\DOS directory.

10. Re-start your system.

Panasonic CR-572B/574B CD-ROMs and other CR-57X series CD-ROMs.

1. Exit Windows and insert the SE1440 CDROM diskette into the A: or B: drive.

2. At the A: or B: prompt type CD PANASONI to go into the Panasonic directory.

3. At the A:\Panasoni or B:\Panasoni prompt, type 57XDOS then press ENTER. This will uncompress the necessary files.

4. At the A:\PANASONI or B:\PANASONI prompt, type INSTALL, then press ENTER to start the installation.

8. Allow the installation to update both your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.

9. Say “Yes”, indicating that the MSCDEX file is located in the C:\DOS directory.

10. Re-start your system.

SONY

SONY CDU-55E and other SONY IDE CD-ROMS.

1. Exit Windows and insert the SE1440 CDROM diskette into the A: or B: drive.

2. At the A: or B: prompt type CD SONY to go into the SONY directory.

3. At the A:\SONY or B:\SONY prompt, type ATAPI, then press ENTER. This will uncompress the necessary files.

4. At the A:\SONY or B:\SONY prompt, type SETUP then press ENTER, to start the installation.

5. Say “Yes” to install the ATAPI_CD.SYS driver.

6. Accept the default directories.

5. Choose “Option 3 - Use Interface card except for the above products”. That is, you will be using the SE1440 as the interface card for the CD-ROM as opposed to one of the other cards listed.

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7. Say “No” for installation on a Server and

changing the Cache size.

8. Re-start your system.

SONY CDU-33A/31A and other SONY interface CD-ROMS.

1. Exit Windows and insert the SE1440 CDROM diskette into the A: or B: drive.

2. At the A: or B: prompt type CD SONY to go into the SONY directory.

3. At the A:\SONY or B:\SONY prompt, type 173A, then press ENTER. This will uncompress the necessary files.

4. At the A:\SONY or B:\SONY prompt, type SETUP, then press ENTER to start the installation.

5. Say “Yes” to install the SLCD.SYS driver.

6. Accept the default directories.

7. Allow the installation to update both your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.

8. Say “No” for installation on a Server and changing the Cache size.

9. Re-start your system.

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SPK

L-OUT

L-IN

MIC

MICROPHONE INPUT (OPTIONAL)

INPUT DEVICE (A CD-PLAYER FOR EXAMPLE) (OPTIONAL)

2.4 Attaching External Audio/Game Devices

You can attach optional devices to the remaining connectors as described below. Note also the diagrams that follow.

2.4.1 Attaching External Audio-in Devices

1. If you are using a microphone, plug it into the MIC connector. Use a dynamic mono microphone with a resistance not exceeding 600 ohms, or an Electret (condenser) mono microphone. See Appendix C for more information.

2. If you are using a CD-player, hi-fi set, radio set, synthesizer, or walkman, plug it into the L-IN (LINE IN) connector.

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2.4.2 Attaching External Audio-out Devices

1. If you are using an amplified device such as stereo amplifiers, tape cassette recorders, headphones, or amplified speakers, plug it into the L- OUT (LINE OUT) connector (8 ohms or greater impedance; see Appendix C for more information).

2. If you are using an unamplified device such as speakers, plug it into the SPK (SPEAKER OUTPUT) connector (8 ohms or greater impedance; see Appendix C for more information).

MIC

L-IN

L-OUT

SPK

OUTPUT DEVICE (AMPLIFIED) SUCH AS STEREO SPEAKERS OR STEREO TAPE RECORDER, FOR EXAMPLE (OPTIONAL)

OUTPUT DEVICE (UNAMPLIFIED) SUCH AS STEREO SPEAKERS OR HEADPHONES, FOR EXAMPLE (OPTIONAL)

IMPORTANT: To avoid temporary or permanent hearing loss or impairment due to unexpected noise or static, always hold your headphone away from your ears and test the sound before putting them on.

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JOYSTICK WITH IBM PC COMPATIBLE 15-PIN D-SUB CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL)

OUT

MIDI CABLE

JOYSTICK WITH IBM PC COMPATIBLE 15-PIN D-SUB CONNECTOR (OPTIONAL)

KEYBOARD SYNTHESIZER (OPTIONAL)

SPK

L-OUT

L-IN

MIC

SPK

L-OUT

L-IN

MIC

2.4.3 Attaching a Joystick/MIDI Device

1. If you are connecting a joystick only, use a 15-pin cable with D-sub connector. NOTE: You may also attach two joysticks providing you

have a 15-pin “Y” cable.

2. If you are connecting a MIDI-compatible keyboard synthesizer as well, use a MIDI cable to make connections as shown below. Connecting external audio/game devices is complete.

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Section Three: Driver Installation

Before beginning driver installation, note the README.TXT file provided on the SE1440 Drivers and Utilities diskette. This file may contain information which became available after the printing of this manual. You may view or edit this file with any text editor or word processor.

3.1 Re-run COMCHECK

In the previous section, you should have run the COMCHECK program before installing the SE1440 board in your system. You need to run the program a second time with the board present in your system. If you are running Windows, exit before continuing. The install program will re-start Windows at the proper time.

Driver Installation

1. Insert the “SE1440 Driver and Utility diskette 1 of 1”.

2. Type the following:

A:\COMCHECK (if the diskette is in drive A:) or B:\COMCHECK (if the diskette is in drive B:)

3. Select the option, “I’ve installed the SE1440 and wish to continue”

Making this selection starts the automated driver installation.

If COMCHECK detects Windows, a Windows installation is performed that installs both Windows and DOS drivers; go to section 3.2.

If COMCHECK does NOT detect Windows, a DOS installation is performed that installs only DOS drivers; go to section 3.3.

3.2 Driver Installation (Windows)

1. After an introductory screen, press Continue and the Setup Options dialog box is displayed as shown below. Throughout installation, follow all on-screen directions. Here, select Express Setup (recommended) or Custom Setup.

Select Continue or Exit Setup.

2. If you selected Custom setup, the following screen is displayed. You will need to know the IRQs, I/O addresses, and type settings for your CD-ROM drive (if any). Here and on all subsequent screens, you will have the option of continuing setup, returning to the previous screen, or exiting setup.

If you selected Express Setup, continue with step 3.

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3. Specify the path to where files will be installed and continue Setup.

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4. Next, you are asked if you have a CD-ROM drive.

If you select “No, I do not have a CD-ROM drive”, continue with step 8.

If you select “I have a CD-ROM drive and I am using the adapter supplied with the drive”, continue with step 8. This means you will NOT use the CD-ROM interface on the SE1440.

If you select, “Yes, I have a CD-ROM, I plan to use the SE1440 as an adapter card”, the “Select your CD-ROM Type” dialog box is displayed as shown here. This means you WILL use the CD-ROM interface on the SE1440.

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IF YOU SELECTED CUSTOM SETUP, you will be presented with the choices shown below, depending on the CD-ROM type you selected. In most cases, the defaults will be satisfactory.

IF YOU SELECTED EXPRESS SETUP, continue with step 8.

SONY Panasonic Mitsumi

I/O Address I/O Address I/O Address IRQ

320 320 320 5

330* 340 (default) 330* 7 340

(default) 340 (default) 9*

360 360 10

11 (default)

* selecting 330 and IRQ9 is not recommended.

For IDE CD-ROMs: The settings for an IDE CD-ROM are fixed at I/O address 170 and IRQ15. Make sure you enable the J5 jumper on the SE1440 if you have an IDE CD-ROM and will use the SE1440 as the CDROM adapter card. After you are satisfied with your choices, continue with the installation.

Driver Installation

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