Boca Research Network Card Turbo1x1 User Manual

I/O Adapter  
Turbo Series  
Turbo 2x2  
2 High-Speed Serial Ports and 2 Parallel Ports  
Turbo 1x1  
1 High-Speed Serial Port and 1 Parallel Port  
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Be fo re Yo u Be g in yo ur Insta lla tio n  
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 Windows tasks. If you are not familiar  
with basic Windows operations, you should check your manual, or  
seek assistance from you local computer dealer to install the product.  
How to g e t Te c hnic a l Assista nc e  
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 yo ur De a le r Ca nt Assist yo u  
If you cant get assistance from your dealer, the manufacturer provides  
varying levels of technical assistance as summarized on the following  
page.  
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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  
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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  
Getting Started ............................................................ 6  
EXPRESS Installation ................................................ 8  
Section One: Introduction ......................................... 12  
Section Two: Physical Installation .......................... 15  
Section Three: Windows 98/95 Configuration ..... 19  
Section Four: Windows 3.x/DOS Configuration ........ 25  
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ................................. 28  
Appendix B: Windows NT Configuration ............ 31  
Appendix C: Pin Assignments................................. 33  
Appendix D: Servicing Your Boca Product ........... 35  
FCC Compliance ......................................................... 38  
Warranty ....................................................................... 39  
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Getting Started  
Congratulations on the purchase of your Plug-and-Play  
compatible IO Turbo Series from Boca, a leader in high-tech  
computer enhancement products. The streamlined  
EXPRESS Install provided on pages 8-11 is intended for  
more knowledgeable and experienced users.  
Package Contents  
Your package contents will vary based on the I/ O board  
model you have purchased. If any items are missing or  
appear damaged, contact your dealer for assistance. Make  
sure you have received the following items as shown  
following.  
Turbo 2x2:  
2 SERIAL/2 PARALLEL  
CABLE/BRACKET  
PORTS  
ASSEMBLY  
DRIVER DISKETTE  
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DRIVER DISKETTE  
Turbo 1x1 (1 SERIAL/1 PARALLEL PORT)  
IMPORTANT: Before starting note the following:  
Take a few minutes now and read this manual before installing your  
IO Turbo Series adapter. Doing so may prevent difficulties later. Our  
customer support experience has shown that many costly and time-  
consuming calls to our technical support staff can be avoided with  
closer attention to the information provided here.  
• Because of differences in Plug and Play systems, and the resources  
available in your computer, you may find it necessary to change the  
resources assigned to the Boca I/ O adapter . Your computer has 16  
IRQs available, IRQ 0 through IRQ 15. Each of the high speed serial  
ports on the Boca I/ O adapter requires an IRQ and the parallel ports  
will also each need one if you need to support bi-directional mode. If  
you have other devices installed in your computer, you may need to  
manually redistribute the resources among the devices. See  
suggestions for changing the resources assigned to your new I/ O  
adapter on page 23.  
Windows 98/95 Users: Check your systems IRQs and their assigned  
devices. Do this by double-clicking on “Computer” at the top of the  
Device Manager list, then select the Properties button. This will  
display IRQs and their assigned devices. Make a note of how many  
IRQs are missing. This is the number of new ports your system can  
support. If the adapter has more ports than available IRQs, you will  
have to disable these excess ports as suggested on p. 23.  
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EXPRESS Install  
1
WITH POWER OFF, remove  
your system cover and  
install card in a 16-bit slot.  
2
Attach cable/bracket  
assembly to Serial B and  
Parallel B connectors on  
the IO board. (*2 serial/2  
parallel version only)  
After removing screw and  
adjacent rear slot cover,  
secure the bracket using  
the screw you just  
removed.  
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EXPRESS Install  
3a  
Connect peripheral devices. Those depicted here  
are suggested samples. When done, close your  
system cover and power your computer on.  
Turbo 2x2  
2 SERIAL/2 PARALLEL PORTS  
Serial mouse  
*
Scanner with parallel interface  
Modem  
Printer  
* Suggested peripheral devices.  
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EXPRESS Install  
3b  
Connect peripheral devices. Those depicted here  
are suggested samples. When done, close your  
system cover and power your computer on.  
Turbo 1x1  
*
1 SERIAL/1 PARALLEL PORT  
Modem  
Printer  
* Suggested peripheral devices.  
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EXPRESS Install  
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The IO adapter will be recognized at  
power-up. You will need to perform  
some basic Windows install tasks.  
See Section Three for details if you  
require more information.  
If you are installing the adapter on  
Windows NT, refer to Appendix B.  
• For additional details on physical installation,  
see Section Two.  
• For assistance, if you encounter difficulties, see  
Appendix A.  
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Section One: Introduction  
You have purchased the IO Turbo Series by Boca for the IBM  
and compatible family of personal computers. Compatible  
with ISA systems, the IO Turbo Series comes in two varieties:  
Turbo 2x2: two 9-pin male serial port connectors and two  
25-pin female parallel port connectors  
Turbo 1x1: one 9-pin male serial port connector and one  
25-pin female parallel port connector.  
The board features a convenient compact size and requires a  
16-bit slot. Drivers for configuration and high performance  
settings are included on diskette (Windows 98, 95, DOS  
only).  
The ISA-bus Plug-and-Play interface features:  
• TI Plug-and-Play Controller TL16PNP200  
• IRQ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15  
• DMA channel 0, 1, 3, 5, 6  
The IO Turbo Series also features high-speed buffer 16C650  
UART technology. Its 32-byte FIFO buffers can send and  
receive data with throughput speeds up to a maximum of  
460Kbps to increase data throughput between the host PC  
and its serial devices. Modem control signals are also  
provided. Its parallel port interface comes with:  
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Two Startech SPP/ ECP/ EPP/ parallel ports  
• Bi-directional port capability  
• 16-byte FIFO for ECP modes  
• 8-bit DMA channel  
A Note on Parallel Port Settings  
Parallel port settings are defined as follows:  
Output Only. This setting defines the parallel port as a  
standard uni-directional I/ O only port for use with a printer.  
SPP (standard). This setting defines the parallel port as a  
standard bi-directional port for use with a printer.  
EPP (enhanced parallel port). This setting defines the  
parallel port as an 8-bit bi-directional port for use with hard  
drives, tape backup systems, and other 8-bit bi-directional  
devices.  
ECP (extended capabilities port). This settings defines the  
parallel port as a high-performance 8-bit bi-directional port  
for use with hard drives, tape backup systems, high-  
performance printers, and CD-ROM drives. This mode also  
uses DMA to increase performance and reduce system  
overhead.  
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EPP Mode allows up to eight devices to be daisy-chain  
connected. See figure below.  
EXTERNAL  
HARD OR  
ZIP DRIVE  
SCANNER  
CD-ROM  
DRIVE  
PRINTER  
Up to 8 devices may be daisy-chained in a  
series (only 4 devices shown)  
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SectionTwo: Physical Installation  
The IO Turbo Series adapter is simple and quick to install—  
even for the novice computer user. Take a few moments to  
read over the directions before you begin.  
1. Remove your system cover, remembering to power down  
your system first. You may find it necessary to remove other  
adapter boards or detach cables. If so, make note of where  
everything goes. Now, select an empty 16-bit expansion slot.  
Choose either depending on convenience. Remove the  
screw and the metal plate that covers the external access to  
the slot you have selected.  
Before  
inserting the  
card, check the  
Software  
select  
High-  
Speed  
jumper  
marked J12. Its  
or  
Normal  
default setting  
is software  
select.  
For Windows NT systems, the J12 jumper must be set to either Normal  
or High-speed. Note that if you set the adapter to high-speed mode,  
make sure Communication Port Settings (bits per second) are set to  
one-fourth of the actual speed desired (e.g., 9600bps will yield  
38400bps). Note: a serial mouse will not work on the serial ports when  
the board is set to high-speed mode. For additional information on  
Windows NT installation, refer to Appendix B in this manual.  
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2. Insert the board in the slot you  
have selected so the edge  
connector on the bottom rear of  
the board mates with the socket  
on the motherboard. Press down  
firmly on the board. Use the  
removed screw to secure the  
board.  
3. Replace any other adapter boards you may have removed  
and re-attach any detached internal cables. If you have the  
Turbo 2x2 version, continue with step 4. Otherwise, skip to  
step 5.  
4. Attach cable/ bracket assembly to Serial B and Parallel B  
connectors on the IO board, making sure that the red stripe  
plugs into pin number “1” on the board connector. After  
removing screw and, for the Turbo 2x2, adjacent rear slot  
cover, secure the bracket using the screw you just removed.  
5. Replace the system cover taking care not to let it catch on  
the disk drive or power cables. Once the cover is in place,  
replace all the screws that you removed earlier. Reconnect  
any previously removed external cables.  
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6. Attach the cable(s) for the  
device(s) you will be using to  
the appropriate connector and  
tighten them down with screws  
attached to the end of the  
cable(s). The illustration below  
suggests several possible  
configurations (e.g., mouse,  
scanner, modem, and printer).  
Physical installation is  
complete.  
Turbo 2x2 Suggested Configuration  
Serial mouse  
Scanner with parallel interface  
Modem  
Printer  
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Turbo 1x1 Suggested Configuration  
Modem  
Printer  
The IO board will be recognized at power-up. You will need  
to perform some basic Windows 95 install tasks. See Section  
Three for details.  
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Section Three:Windows 98/95 Configuration  
Before You Begin: If your computers BIOS includes an  
option to allow your operating system to configure Plug and  
Play devices, you should select this option. This will Allow  
Windows 98/ 95 to configure the IO Adapter. (Note: on some  
Award BIOS’s, this will be a setting called “Resources  
Controlled By:”; select “Automatic”.  
Make sure the IO adapter has been installed in your  
computer.  
Windows 98 Users  
Windows 98 presents a checklist of possible sources for the  
driver. Simply check “diskette” and follow all-on-screen  
directions to complete Windows 98 configuration. The  
Wizard will detect a number of logical devices:  
• ECP Printer Port A and B  
• High-Speed Communications port A and B  
• Boca I/ O Adapter (this is the controller device for the card;  
double-click to change ports, speed)  
• Parallel Port Controller  
• Serial Port Controller  
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Windows 95 Users  
Depending on the version of Windows 95 you have, devices  
are detected and installed in slightly different ways. When  
the adapter is physically installed, start Windows 95 as you  
normally would. NOTE: Some versions of Windows 95 may  
prompt you for the path of your drivers. Type in your  
diskette drive path (e.g., A:\ )  
You will be prompted with either “The Update Device Driver  
Wizard” or “The New Hardware Found Dialog Box”.  
Continue as appropriate.  
The Update Device Driver Wizard  
• In this case, simply insert the driver diskette, click Next,  
then Finish. The Wizard will automatically locate the  
correct drivers and install them. If it does not, it will ask for  
the location of the driver.  
• Depending on the card you are installing, the Wizard will  
detect a number of logical devices:  
• ECP Printer Port A and B  
• High-Speed Communications port A and B  
• Boca I/ O Adapter (this is the controller device for the  
card; double-click to change ports, speed)  
• Parallel Port Controller  
• Serial Port Controller  
• Continue as instructed to complete Windows 95  
configuration and see page 22.  
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The New Hardware Found Dialog Box  
New Hardware Found dialog box. Here, you are asked  
what driver files are associated with the new hardware. Do  
the following:  
1. From the choices given, select Driver from disk provided  
by hardware manufacturer.  
2. Windows 95 then displays the Install from Disk dialog  
box. Here, you are asked for the location of the driver files.  
3. Insert the diskette and type the path for the location of the  
drivers (usually A:\ ). If A:’ is not the correct drive letter,  
substitute the correct letter.  
4. New Hardware Found is displayed repeatedly for each  
logical device. Depending on the card you are installing,  
these can include:  
• ECP Printer Port A and B  
• High-Speed Communications port A and B  
• Boca I/ O Adapter (this is the controller device for the  
card; double-click to change ports, speed)  
• Parallel Port Controller  
• Serial Port Controller  
5. Continue as instructed to complete Windows 95  
configuration and see page 22.  
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All Versions of Windows 95  
1. You will have to restart Windows 95 for the changes to take  
effect. Click Yes.  
2. Go to the Control Panel, System, Device Manager.  
3. “Boca I/ O Adapter” will appear under Multi-function  
adapter.  
4. The following devices will appear under Ports (COM and  
LPT):  
• ECP Printer Port A  
• ECP Printer Port B  
• Communications Port A (HS)  
Depending on the card you  
have purchased, some  
devices may not be listed.  
• Communications Port B (HS)  
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You may notice an exclamation point next to a listed device.  
You may have exhausted available IRQs in your system.  
Possible solutions are listed below.  
If an exclamation point is displayed next to an ECP  
Printer Port, or if you wish to change resources:  
1. Go to Device Manager, select the Port you want to  
configure, then choose Properties. Under the Resources  
Tab, uncheck “Use Automatic Settings”. Then, select  
from the drop-down “Setting Based On:list.  
The Basic Configurations with DMA listed will support a  
port in ECP mode. The last configuration in the list will  
configure the port without an IRQ. Selecting this choice  
will free up an IRQ for use with another device, but the  
parallel port will operate in SPP mode only. ECP and EPP  
modes are not supported in this configuration.  
2. Click on a listed COM Port device. Go to Properties and  
“Disable in This Hardware Profile” under the General  
tab. When you return to Device Manager, a red X is  
displayed next to the device you just disabled.  
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• If an exclamation point is displayed next to a  
Communications Port, or if you wish to change resources:  
1. Change resources for existing devices.  
2. Click on a listed COM Port device. Go to Properties and  
“Disable in This Hardware Profile” under the General  
tab. When you return to Device Manager, a red X is  
displayed next to the device you just disabled.  
3. Free up an IRQ. Check with the hardware manufacturer  
of the device you want to remove.  
NOTE: If you make any changes in Device Manager, shut  
down your system when done, power off, then power back  
on your computer.  
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Section Four:Windows 3.x/DOS  
Configuration  
1. Power up your system as you normally would. If your  
system boots into Windows, exit to DOS.  
2. Insert the driver diskette. Go to the A:\ prompt, type  
INSTALL and press ENTER.  
IF A PLUG AND PLAY SYSTEM IS DETECTED, continue  
below (for non Plug and play, continue with page 26).  
1. A screen is displayed informing you that your Plug and  
Play system has detected the new I/ O Turbo Series board.  
2. You may use your own Plug and Play configuration utility,  
or select “Install the Locate Utility” to determine how  
your system configured the I/ O Turbo Series board.  
3. You will be asked to indicate which operating system you  
have:  
• Windows 3.1, 3.11, Windows for Workgroups 3.11  
• DOS  
Follow all on-screen directions. Files are then copied to your  
hard drive. If you are running Windows, you are asked if  
you want to update your WIN.INI file. Select Yes.  
You have the option of re-installing and selecting IOSETUP  
to change settings which were assigned to the new device.  
This will require a working knowledge of COM/ LPT port  
and IRQ settings and how these resources are assigned in  
your system.  
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IF A NON PLUG AND PLAY SYSTEM IS DETECTED:  
1. A title screen is displayed when you run INSTALL. The  
IOSETUP utility will be copied to your hard drive.  
2. Next, you will be asked to indicate which operating  
system you have:  
• Windows 3.1, 3.11, Windows for Workgroups 3.11  
• DOS  
3. Files are then copied to your hard drive and system files  
will be updated. Follow all on-screen directions. When  
done, the system will reboot.  
4. Go to the \ IO subdirectory which was created during the  
file copy process. Select a device(s) from the displayed list  
as appropriate.  
DEVICES  
ECP Printer Port A  
ECP Printer Port B*  
Comm Port A (HS)  
Comm Port B (HS)*  
IO Adapter 2x2 (or IO Adapter 1x1)  
Quit Program  
(* IO Adapter 2x2 only)  
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5. Select a device and press ENTER. Resources for the device  
are then displayed:  
Address  
IRQ  
DMA  
6. Change displayed settings to standard addresses such as:  
Printer Ports:  
Com Ports:  
IO Adapter:  
378, 278  
3F8, 2F8, 3E8, 2E8  
100, 110, 120, 130  
You may select “Custom” to enter other valid settings.  
7. If you choose an address currently in use, IOSETUP will  
tell you. Choose another valid setting.  
8. You may press ESC to return to a previous menu. When  
done, select “Quit Program”. If any changes are made you  
will have to reboot your system.  
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Appendix A:Troubleshooting  
Before contacting your dealer, please review the following  
list of problems and solutions to see if any of them apply to  
your situation.  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE REMEDY  
Verify that the peripheral device is  
powered on, ready, on-line, and/ or  
securely connected at BOTH ends of the  
cable. Be sure the application software is  
configured to recognize the port that  
you are attempting to use and that the  
port in question is actually the port  
intended to be active. Check the  
configuration settings to insure that the  
intended port is enabled and that there  
are no conflicting ports or shared  
interrupts.  
No response from  
a peripheral  
device. (i.e. printer,  
plotter, modem,  
etc.)  
• Is board set to correct mode? (Normal or  
high-speed?)  
The mouse driver software must be  
aware of the COM2 designation. Refer to  
your mouse documentation.  
I added this card to  
enable a COM2 for  
a mouse but it  
wont work.  
• Make sure board is in normal mode;  
mouse will not work in high-speed  
mode.  
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SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE REMEDY  
• In general, IRQ4 belongs to COM1.  
IRQ3 belongs to COM2. COM3 and  
COM4 can be set to IRQ5-7, 10-12, or  
11-15. It is best to put an interrupt-  
driven device on COM1 or 2 (e.g., a  
mouse).  
I am not sure how to  
set the IRQs.  
• The IRQ settings in your software must  
match the settings in Windows 95  
Device Manager.  
Verify that the external device is  
capable of those speeds.  
No response when  
working at speeds  
exceeding 115Kbps.  
• Make sure the board is set to high-  
speed mode with the J12 jumper.  
• Check the Windows 98/ 95 Device  
Manager and make sure the port is set  
for high-speed by clicking “Boca IO  
Adapter” in Device Manager. These  
settings must not conflict with any  
other hardware.  
The board will not  
work in high-speed  
mode.  
• The diagnostics program used must be  
capable of testing 650 UARTS. Most  
diagnostics programs can test only 450  
and 550 UARTs.  
Diagnostic programs  
such as Checkit  
report failures on  
serial ports or wrong  
UART speed.  
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SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE REMEDY  
• The driver might be set to hardware  
flow control and the external cable may  
not be wired correctly. Switch to  
My system locks up  
when exiting my  
communication  
program.  
software flow control. If the problem  
stops, then the cable is wired incorrectly,  
not allowing the external device to  
supply the necessary control signals.  
• Make sure that hardware flow control is  
set in your system.  
• Make sure the attached serial device is  
set to hardware flow control.  
EPP/ECP hard drive/  
CD-ROM drive  
does not function.  
• Ensure the device is connected properly.  
Most EPP devices have two DB-25  
connectors labelled “COMPUTER” and  
“PRINTER”. The first device should be  
connected to the DB-25 labelled  
“COMPUTER”. The next device(s)  
should be connected to the DB-25  
connector labelled “PRINTER” on the  
first device.  
• If a printer is required, it should be  
connected to the DB-25 connector  
labelled “PRINTER” on the last device.  
• Ensure that the driver for each device is  
installed and configured correctly. Note:  
the driver for each device is supplied by  
the vendor of that device.  
• Make sure that the ECP printer port has  
an IRQ assigned for EPP mode, or both  
an IRQ and DMA for ECP mode.  
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Appendix B: Windows NT Configuration  
NOTE BEFORE INSTALLING: In NT, you must have a Plug and  
Play (PNP) BIOS for the adapter to be recognized and configured.  
These instructions assume this requirement has been met and that no  
optional PNP utilities are being used by Windows NT.  
Technical Notes  
These instructions are for either PNP I/ O card. The Turbo 2x2 is the  
same as the 1x1 unless you attach the second serial or parallel port.  
Your BIOS should not recognize any ports unless they are physically  
attached to the card. The J12 jumper must be set before installing card.  
This jumper has three settings.  
1. Software selectable. This requires that the ports UART be  
determined by a multi-function adapter.  
2. Normal operation. This sets the serial ports statically, to 550 UART.  
3. High speed operation. This sets the serial ports statically, to 650  
UART.  
You can not use the first option in NT. So, if using the 2x2, both serial  
ports will be the same UART. Many devices will not function  
properly on a high speed port, such as a mouse, and/ or require  
additional drivers. Make sure that any devices attached to these ports  
are supported by the jumper selected mode.  
Windows NT Notes  
Before installing, check what ports are already installed in NT. Go to  
Start> Settings> Control Panel> Ports.  
Any COM ports will be listed here with the exception of devices that  
are initialized at boot.  
Windows NT Configuration  
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Installing  
With the computer off, insert the adapter in an available ISA slot and  
power on. Once in NT, check Ports in the Control Panel. You should  
see the additional serial port(s) listed here now. This port(s) will now  
function at the UART specified by the cards jumper and can be used  
now. Keep in mind that, under the Port properties, the baud rates will  
be the same regardless of the UART. When operating in high speed  
mode, make sure to multiply the baud rate by 4. So a 9600 in normal  
mode would be 38400 in high speed mode (9600 x 4 = 38400).  
Troubleshooting  
If the port fails to work, make sure that it showed up under Ports after  
installing the card. If you do not see any additional ports listed after  
installing the card, then your BIOS is not recognizing it. Also make  
sure that in Control Panel> Services, that the Plug and Play Service is  
started and set to “automatic”. This service is not the same as having  
the PNPISA utility on the NT CD installed. Otherwise, make sure  
your BIOS is set to a non-PNP OS and that PCI configuration is set to  
“automatic”.  
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Appendix C: Pin Assignments  
This section is provided for users who are interested in the  
pin assignments for each port on the I/ O Turbo Series  
adapter.  
Serial Port A and B (9-pin)  
Line Name  
Pin #  
CARRIER DETECT  
RECEIVE DATA  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TRANSMIT DATA  
DATA TERMINAL READY  
SIGNAL GROUND  
DATA SET READY  
REQUEST TO SEND  
CLEAR TO SEND  
RING INDICATOR  
8
9
7
6
1
2
4
5
3
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Parallel Port A and B (25-pin)  
Line Name  
-STROBE  
Pin #  
1
DATA BIT 0  
DATABIT 1  
2
3
DATA BIT 2  
DATA BIT 3  
DATA BIT 4  
DATA BIT 5  
DATA BIT 6  
DATA BIT 7  
-ACKnowledge  
BUSY  
Print End (out of paper)  
SeLeCT  
-AUTOFeeD  
-ERROR  
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18-25  
-INITialize printer  
-SeLeCT INput  
GROUND  
2
6
9
10 11  
12 13  
1
3 4 5  
8
7
22  
24  
25  
17 18 19 20 21  
23  
15 16  
14  
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Appendix D: ServicingYour Boca Product  
If your IO Turbo Series adapter requires service, first contact  
the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the  
product. If the dealer is unable to assist you, and you must  
contact Boca Research, Inc., please follow the instructions  
below. Our electronic BBS is available 24 hours a day at (561)  
241-1601 and will support data transmission speeds up to  
33.6Kbps with settings of N, 8, 1. If you have a modem, the  
BBS may be helpful (especially during off hours) if you have  
a question about product settings or compatibility, or if you  
wish to download driver software or utilities.  
NOTE: CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT WITHOUT  
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION  
CONCERNING YOUR PROBLEM MAY BE BOTH TIME-  
CONSUMING AND FRUSTRATING FOR YOU.  
1. When calling Boca Research Technical Support, have the  
following information available:  
• Board name and part number (located on the board)  
• Computer model  
• Peripherals in system  
• Computer manufacturer  
• Operating system and version  
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If you suspect a problem with a specific program or  
software package, make note of the name, version or  
release number, and manufacturer of the software.  
2. Call Boca Research Technical Support Department  
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. EST at (561)  
241-8088. A technical support specialist will be available to  
discuss the problem(s) you are experiencing. If factory  
service is required, you will be given a Return  
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Please place  
this number on the outside of the package when you  
return the item(s) for service and reference it on any  
correspondence included in the package. Boca Research,  
Inc. will return any product which is not accompanied by  
an RMA number.  
3. Refer to the Warranty Statement if the product is covered  
under the five-year Boca Research, Inc. Limited Warranty.  
4. Certain parts will not be covered under the Boca Research,  
Inc. Limited Warranty. Dealer installed parts are  
warranted by the dealer. Parts which you have installed  
yourself are covered only by the suppliers warranties. In  
these cases, Boca Research, Inc. can identify which parts  
are defective, but will not replace such parts until specific  
written authorization is received from you. The cost of  
parts and labor involved in making such repairs will be  
billed to you C.O.D.  
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5. When sending the IO Turbo Series adapter to Boca  
Research, Inc. for repairs, please be sure to include:  
• the Boca Research IO Turbo Series adapter (board only)  
• your name  
• your return street address (for UPS purposes)  
• your phone number  
• the RMA number mentioned above.  
Package the product securely in a container equivalent to the  
original packaging, and insure the package to protect against  
loss or damage during transit. Shipping charges must be  
prepaid; C.O.D. shipments will not be accepted. Please use  
the address below for all correspondence:  
Boca Research, Inc.  
RMA Department - RMA # ___________  
6500 West Rogers Circle  
Boca Raton, FL 33487-2841  
6. If the repairs performed on your IO Turbo Series adapter  
were covered by the warranty, Boca Research, Inc. will  
return it prepaid via UPS.  
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FCC Compliance  
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 or television  
reception. 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.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.”  
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT NOT  
EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER COULD  
VOID YOUR AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.  
©1997,1998,1999. Boca Research, Inc. All rights reserved No reproduction of  
this document, in any form, is allowed without permission from Boca  
Research, Inc. Boca Research, Inc. is not liable for any damages resulting from  
technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this document. The  
information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Revisions to  
the product(s) described in this manual may occur at any time without notice.  
Trademarks. All Boca Research products are trademarks of Boca Research,  
Inc. All other references to computer systems, software, and peripherals use  
trademarks owned by their respective manufacturers.  
Publication Date: February, 1999  
Printed in the U.S.A.  
9361.P65  
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Limited Warranty  
Boca Research, Inc. (BRI) warrants to the original buyer of this BRI product that the hardware  
is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of  
purchase from BRI or an authorized dealer (“the Warranty Period”). Should the product fail  
to be in working order at any time during the five-year period, BRI, will at its option, repair  
or replace this product as described below, provided that in BRI’s sole determination the part  
or product has not been abused, misused, repaired, or modified.  
All products will be serviced and returned via ground at no charge to customers.  
All returns for limited warranty service require a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA).  
All customers are required to demonstrate proof of purchase when requesting an RMA. The  
period of warranty commences on the date of purchase. A dated copy of the sales slip must be  
included with the returned merchandise.  
Products which require Limited Warranty service during the warranty period should be  
delivered to BRI at the address in the Appendix (Servicing Your Boca Product) with proof of  
purchase, copy of canceled check (if any), and the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)  
number provided by BRI Technical Support. Refer to the Appendix in this manual.  
Replacement parts or complete products will be furnished on an exchange basis only.  
Replaced parts and/ or products become the property of BRI.  
If the returned product is sent by mail, the purchaser agrees to prepay shipping charges,  
insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage which may occur in transit, and to  
use a shipping container equivalent to the original packaging. BRI does not make any  
warranties in respect to the product, either expressed or implied, including no implied  
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, except as expressly provided  
in this agreement. If any labor, repair, or parts replacement is required because of accident,  
negligence, misuse, theft, vandalism, fire, water or other peril; or because of conditions  
outside of specifications, including, but not limited to, electrical power, temperature,  
humidity or dust; or by moving, repair relocation, or alteration not performed by BRI, or by  
any other cause other than normal use, the warranty and maintenance obligations provided  
herein shall not apply.  
BRI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES OR FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING  
FROM CUSTOMERS USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT EITHER SEPARATELY  
OR IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT, OR FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OR  
DESTRUCTION OF OTHER PROPERTY, OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE.  
Boca's products are manufactured from new and serviceable used parts tested to Boca  
Research's quality assurance standards. If the product proves to be defective, Boca Research  
will bear the costs of labor and materials for hardware replacement or repair during the  
above specified warranty period. Boca Research or its Authorized Service Providers shall  
have the option to replace any defective part(s) with new part(s) or, at the option of Boca  
Research, with serviceable used parts that are equivalent to new parts in performance. Boca  
Research shall also have the option to replace any defective product(s) with functionally  
equivalent product(s)  
This warranty shall not be applicable to the extent that any provision of this warranty is  
prohibited by any Federal, state, or municipal law which cannot be preempted. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to  
state.  
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