How to Configure Non-Intelligent Digiboard PC/8 Adapters (121372)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
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SUMMARY

Adapter drivers for the non-intelligent Digiboard PC/8 adapters are not available for Windows NT versions 3.1 and 3.5. The configuration for the adapter is accomplished through the Windows NT Registry only. This article describes how to configure and utilize the non-intelligent Digiboard PC/8 adapter in Windows NT versions 3.1 and 3.5.

MORE INFORMATION

There are nine switch blocks on the Digiboard PC/8 adapter. Listed below are the switch block settings of the adapter and Registry settings for each communications port of the adapter.

Switch Block Settings

Switch Block One (DS1) is used to configure the adapter's Interrupt Status Register address. 
Switches       Description
------------------------------------------------------------------
Switches 1-7   Adapter I/O port address
Switches 8-9   Set these to the ON position
Switch 10      Enables (ON position) the Interrupt Status Register


The remaining eight switch blocks are used to configured the I/O port addresses for each communications port of the adapter. Switch 8 on each of these blocks enables (ON position) the port. The I/O port addresses available range from 000H to 3F8H.

Registry Settings

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

  1. Start REGEDT32.EXE and locate the following Registry subkey:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet \Services\Serial\Parameters

  2. Listed below are entries that need to be manually added to be able to use the ports on the Digiboard PC/8 adapter. To add a key for each entry, choose Add Key from the Edit menu. Enter "Serial3" (without the quotation marks) for COM3 on the entry for Key Name. Leave the Class entry blank, and then choose OK.

    To enter each value, choose Add Value from the Edit menu. Enter values of the following: 

          Serial3
      -------
      DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM3
      ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
      InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
      PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x100
      PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x1

      Serial4
      -------
      DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM4
      ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
      InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
      PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x108
      PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x2

      Serial5
      -------
      DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM5
      ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
      InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
      PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x110
      PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x3

      Serial6
      -------
      DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM6
      ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
      InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
      PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x118
      PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x4

      Serial7
      -------
      DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM7
      ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
      InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
      PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x120
      PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x5

      Serial8
      -------
      DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM8
      ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
      InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
      PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x128
      PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x6

      Serial9
      -------
      DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM9
      ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
      InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
      PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x130
      PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x7

      Serial10
      --------
      DosDevices : REG_SZ : COM10
      ForceFifoEnable : REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Indexed: REG_DWORD : 0x1
      Interrupt : REG_DWORD : 0x5
      InterruptStatus : REG_DWORD : 0x140
      PortAddress : REG_DWORD : 0x138
      PortIndex : REG_DWORD : 0x8
  3. When complete, quit REGEDT32.
  4. Quit Windows NT and turn off your computer.
  5. Restart your computer and Windows NT.
COM1 through COM9 can be directly referenced just like a filename from programs and from the command line. However, COM10 must be referenced with the following syntax: 

   \\.\COM10


NOTE: The command line MODE command does not recognize ports above COM9.

The products included here are manufactured by Digiboard, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/15/2003
Keywords:KB121372
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