Ratoc Systems WLTL19105.1, REX-CBS51U User Manual

CardBus PC Card Adapter PCI Board

REX-CBS51U

User Guide

Re v. 1.0

6 January 1999

REX-CBS51U User Guide

REX-CBS51U User Guide

FCC Statement 1

1. Introduction 3

1-1. Features 3
1-2. Trademarks 3
1-3. Before Using the REX-CBS51 3
1-4. System Requirements 4
1-5. Check Package Contents 4
1-6. How to Register 4
1-7. Program Update and Support 4

2. Setup 5

2-1. Before setup 5
2-2. Hardware installation 5
2-3. Software installation 6
2-4. Verification of proper installation 8

3. Using PC Cards 13

3-1. Before Using 16-bit PC Cards 13
3-2. Using PC Cards with the REX-CBS51 15

4. T roubleshooting 17

4-1. System Board Device Resource Conflict 17
4-2. No free IRQ 19
4-3. Name of PC Card is not displayed 19

5. Specifications 21

REX-CBS51U User Guide

FCC Statement

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro vide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Howev er, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whic h can be determined b y
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

(1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
(2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
(3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

(4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
may result in this unit not complying with FCC Rules Part 15.

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FCC Statement

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1. Intr oduction

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the REX-CBS51U kit. This kit contains the REX-CBS51 CardBus
Bridge adapter PCI board, ISA-IRQ routing board with cable and this document. This guide
contains the most complete information for installation and operation of the REX-CBS51
CardBus PC Card Adapter at press time. Be sure to read this guide before using the PC Card
adapter the first time. The README file included on the supplied floppy disk may contain
more recent information which may not be included in this guide. Be sure to read the README
file as well.

1-1. Features

l Allows CardBus PC Cards to be shared by both portable and desktop PC
l Supplied ISA-IRQ routing board allows you to use 16-bit PC Cards
l Automatic detection between 16-bit and CardBus PC Card
l Device driver is already included in Windows 98.
l ACPI support

1-2. T rademarks

l Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
l Other names of companies and products appearing in this guide are trademarks or

registered trademarks respectively of those companies.

1-3. Before Using the REX-CBS51

l Never attempt to disassemble the boards and the cable.
l Do not bend, drop or strike the boards and the cable, or subject it to heavy pressure.
l Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
l If you have any questions or find errors in this guide, do not hesitate to let us know.

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1. Intr oduction

1-4. System Requirements

l PC with PCI slot and ISA slot
l Windows 98

1-5. Check Package Contents

l REX-CBS51 CardBus/R2 Bridge adapter PCI board
l ISA-IRQ routing board
l User Guide (This document)

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NOTE

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l If anything is missing, contact your store or RATOC Systems.

1-6. How to Register

1. On the Internet, access our site (http://www.rexpccard.co.jp)

2. Follow window menu guide to register.

3. Fill out and submit the registration form.

1-7. Program Update and Support

We recognize the need to keep users up-to-date with the latest software releases. Software
updates can be downloaded from our web site (http://www.rexpccard.co.jp).
Technical support is handled by RATOC Systems, Inc. at the following:

RATOC Systems, Inc.

1-6-14 Shikitsu-higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, JAPAN 556-0012
FAX : [phone] E-mail : int-support@r expccard.co.jp

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NOTE

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l Please include the following information to help us to assist you in the event of a problem:

l Model type, serial number, and product description
l Host Computer Name, System BIOS Name and Version
l Software driver product type and version number

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2. Setup

2-1. Before setup

1. Turn off and unplug the PC and all peripherals.

2. Connect one end of the cable connector to the PCI-CardBus/R2 Bridge board, the other

end of connector to the ISA-IRQ routing board.

2. Setup

3. Remove the PC cover. (Refer to the PC's manual.)

4. Select a free PCI expansion slot next to a free ISA expansion slot, then r emo ve the slot

cover.

2-2. Hardware installation

1. Carefully install the PCI-CardBus Bridge board by firmly pressing the adapter into the

PCI expansion slot you have chosen.

2. Install the ISA-IRQ routing board into the ISA expansion slot next to the PCI slot

where PCI slot where PCI-CardBus Bridge board is inserted.

3. Fasten the retaining bracket with the screw from the slot cover.

4. Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power cable and all peripherals.

NOTENOTE

NOTE

NOTENOTE

l If only the PCI-CardBus/R2 PCI Bridge board is inserted to the expansion slot without the ISA-IRQ

routing board, 16-bit PC Cards might not be able to be used with the REX-CBS51.

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