Texas Instruments Adpater User Manual

DockMate User’s Guide

DockMate User’s Guide TI Part No. 9794528-0001, Rev. A Original Issue: August 1995

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FCC Statement

Class B Digital Device. 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 provide 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.

However, 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, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

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Increase the separation between the equipment and

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the receiver

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

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different from that to which the receiver is connected

Consult the Dealer or an experienced radio/television

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technician for help.

Notice: Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notice: Shielded Cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Texas Instruments could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this equipment.

Preface

Chapter 1 Features

Chapter 2 DockMate Installation

Unpacking Instructions............................................ 2-2

DockMate Software Installation................................ 2-3

DockMate Hardware Installation .............................. 2-4

Chapter 3 Utilities

Introduction............................................................. 3-2

Using TI Setup ......................................................... 3-3

Using the SetDock Utility ......................................... 3-5

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Procedures

Notebook Connection ............................................... 4-2

Option Installation ................................................... 4-3

PCMCIA Card Recognition........................................ 4-5

Contents

Appendix A Reference Material

Appendix B DockMate Specifications

Index

Contents v

Preface

Introduction

This document discusses the Texas Instruments DockMate System. This system is a low-cost, multi-port adapter for use with the TravelMate 5000 Series notebook computers. When used with the notebook computer, external keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor (not supplied with the system), the DockMate System turns your notebook into an ergonomic desktop workstation.

This manual tells you how to install, operate, and maintain your DockMate.

Note: Also review the Quick Start document (TI Part No. 9786164-0001) prior to using your system for the first time.

This manual contains four chapters and two appendixes including:

Chapter 1: Features — Introduces the main features

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of your new DockMate.

Chapter 2: DockMate Installation — Describes how

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to unpack your system, install software, dock, and connect all external devices (keyboard, VGA monitor, external mouse, etc.).

Chapter 3: Utilities — Customizes your desktop for

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use with a docking system.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Procedures — Provides

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operator-level troubleshooting procedures for solving problems that you may encounter when configuring and using the system.

Preface 1

Preface

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Ordering Parts and Supplies

To order TI publications, option kits, spare parts, or supplies for your system, contact 1-800-TI-TEXAS or the Texas Instruments service center for your country.

Preface

Appendix A: Reference Material — Provides a list of related documentation.

Appendix B: DockMate Specifications — Provides a list of system specifications for your DockMate.

2 Preface

Features

Your Expansion System provides hardware and software expansion capabilities to TravelMate 5000 notebook computers. Using DockMate, your notebook is effectively turned into a desktop workstation with minimal configuration.

This Chapter Provides:

A general overview of the system features

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DockMate provides true VGA pass-through connectivity. Ports are configured using the SetDock Utility discussed in Chapter 3 of this document. The following table provides information about features of DockMate:

Feature Description

25-Pin Parallel Port Connects to a parallel printer or other

device that uses a standard parallel interface. EPP/ECP compatible.

9-Pin Serial Port Connects to external devices such as a

serial printer. 16550 UART.

PS/2 Ports (two) Connects to PS/2 keyboard, external

numeric keypad, or mouse.

15-Pin VGA Port Connects to an external VGA monitor

Features 1-1

Features

Your DockMate includes the following features:

Features

Serial

Parallel

VGA

PS/2

1-2 Features

Power

PS/2

DockMate Installation

This Chapter Explains:

How to unpack and inventory the system components

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Software installation

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Hardware installation

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Note: After completion of the hardware installation, you must configure TI Setup or SetDock programs as described in Chapter 3 of this manual.

Contents

Unpacking Instructions ...........................................2-2

DockMate Software Installation...............................2-3

DockMate Hardware Installation..............................2-5

Docking the Notebook .............................................. 2-5

Installing an External PS/2 Option .......................... 2-6

Serial Port Connections............................................ 2-6

Parallel Port Connections ......................................... 2-7

Video Connector....................................................... 2-7

AC Connection ......................................................... 2-7

DockMate Installation 2-1

Unpacking Instructions

The DockMate is shipped with the following hardware components:

DockMate

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DockMate User’s Guide (this manual)

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Accessory Kit

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Unpack the DockMate using the following instructions:

1. Carefully cut the tape that seals the top flap of the

shipping carton.

2. Remove the DockMate and all accessories from the

shipping carton.

3. Remove all protective coverings from the DockMate

and accessories, and inventory the contents. Save shipping container and packaging if shipping is required in the future.

Unpacking Instructions

2-2 DockMate Installation

DockMate Software Installation

A DockMate System Installation diskette is provided with your DockMate. Software on this diskette updates the TravelMate BIOS software with the latest version that supports your DockMate. If your TravelMate has a newer version of BIOS than the one on the diskette, the program will not change the BIOS on your system.

For your TM5000 Series computer to work correctly with the DockMate, you must upgrade the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) with new firmware (FLASH ROM).

To upgrade the BIOS, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off power to your notebook computer.

2. Ensure the system is undocked.

3. Place the DockMate Installation diskette into drive A.

4. Turn on power to your notebook computer.

5. Follow instructions on the screen.

Note: If your system BIOS is more current than the BIOS

on the diskette, your system BIOS is not updated and you are taken to the MS-DOS remove the diskette and reboot.

prompt. If this is the case,

DockMate Software Installation

6. When finished, remove the floppy disk and slide the

power switch off then on to boot.

7. During the boot process you will hear a beep. Immediately press Ctrl-Alt-Esc.

8. If you have previously changed the configuration of TI Setup for special hardware requirements, note the settings before continuing to the next step. Reload them later as required by your hardware.

9. From the Setup menu, press Esc-F5 to load factory defaults.

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