Black Box PC470C User manual

1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax [phone]
© Copyright 2000. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.

CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
INFORMATION
Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX
FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax [phone]
Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: [email protected]
AUGUST 2000
PC470C
PC471C
PC472C
PC473C
PC478C
5250 Adapter Cards
5250 PCMCIA
Adapter Card

1
TRADEMARKS
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
AS/400, IBM, and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Sharp is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation.
Toshiba is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Any other trademarks used in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of
the trademark owners.

2
5250 ADAPTER CARDS: HARDWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the
interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
EMC
This product conforms with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.

3
NOM STATEMENT
NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de
que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca
de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que
sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar
en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de
ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

4
5250 ADAPTER CARDS: HARDWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización
del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del
aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas
de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

5
CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications ............................................................................................................6
2. Introduction ..............................................................................................................7
2.1 Overview ..........................................................................................................7
2.2 Features ..........................................................................................................7
2.3 What’s Included..............................................................................................8
2.4 Station Addresses ............................................................................................8
2.5 What is a Plug-and-Play (PnP) System? ........................................................8
3. Software Installation ................................................................................................10
4. Hardware Installation..............................................................................................11
4.1 Installation Procedures ................................................................................11
4.2 Configuring the Adapter..............................................................................12
5. Utility Software ........................................................................................................24
5.1 Enabler Program ..........................................................................................24
5.2 GETW95C Program......................................................................................24
5.3 SETPCI Program ..........................................................................................26
5.4 EXPCFG Program ........................................................................................27
5.5 Windows Device Drivers ..............................................................................27
5.6 5250 Windows Diagnostics ..........................................................................28
5.7 Uninstall Program for Windows ..................................................................30
5.8 5250 DOS Configuration Program..............................................................30
5.9 DOS Diagnostics ..........................................................................................34
5.10 Adapter Handler Software ..........................................................................36
Appendix A. Error Codes and Conflict Resolution ..................................................38
A.1 Windows 95/98 Resources ..........................................................................38
A.2 Miscellaneous Problems ..............................................................................42
Appendix B. Non-Interrupt Mode..............................................................................43

6
5250 ADAPTER CARDS: HARDWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL
1. Specifications
Hardware Requirements — PC470C, PC478C: PC with a PCI slot; PC471C: PC
with 16-bit ISA slots; PC472C: PC with PCMCIA
Type II slots; PC473C: PC with 8- or 16-bit ISA
slots
Systems Supported — AS/400®and S/3X
Diagnostics — Utility diskette (included) contains diagnostics
program for Windows 95/98 and 3.1
Protocol — IBM 5250
Speed — 1 MHz
Indicators — None
Connectors — PC470C, PC471C, PC473C, PC478C: (1) DB15
male, (2) twinax F on V cable; PC472C:
(1) PCMCIA Type II, (2) twinax F on T cable
Power Requirements — PC470C: +5 volt: 0.35 A max.; -12 volt: 0.1 A max.;
PC471C, PC473C: +5 volt: 0.2 A max.; -5 volt: 0.12
A max.; PC472C: +5 volt: 0.25 A max.;
PC478C: +5 volt: 1.1 A max.
Size — PC470C: 4.3"H x 3.3"W (10.9 x 8.4 cm); PC471C:
6.2"H x 2.2"W (15.7 x 5.6 cm); PC472C: 3.4"H x
2.5"W (8.6 x 6.4 cm); PC473C: 4"H x 2.5"W (10.2
x 6.4 cm); PC478C: 4.7"H x 2.8"W (11.9 x 7 cm)

7
CHAPTER 2: Introduction
2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
The 5250 Adapter Cards allow emulation of IBM 5250 terminals and printers on
your PC equipment. By installing these Cards, you can access the full resources of
an IBM midrange computer (such as S/36, S/38, or AS/400) by simply connecting
your PC over twinaxial cable.
The Adapter Card is connected to the IBM host through a twinaxial cable. The
Adapter Card’s cable-through feature allows multiple PCs to be connected to one
port of the IBM®host system. This feature is possible even if one of the connected
PCs is not in operation.
Each 5250 Adapter Card can access two host station addresses. (Note that the host
system must be properly configured for each address you plan to use.) However,
only one display station address is required for performing the online diagnostics.
2.2 Features
• Easy connection to the IBM S/36, S/38, and AS/400.
• Automatic configuration with plug-and-play-compatible systems.
• Accommodates seven host station addresses on PCI Express cards, and two
host station addresses on all other card types.
• Compatible with File Support Utility.
• Operates with IBM AS/400 PC Support/Client Access.

8
5250 ADAPTER CARDS: HARDWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL
2.3 What’s Included
• 5250 Adapter Card.
• Auto-terminating twinaxial cable assembly (this connects the twinax cables to
the Adapter Card).
• Windows®Utility diskette.
• This user’s manual.
NOTE
The external connector on the Adapter Card provides a connection to
the autoterminating twinax cable assembly. Make sure you use only the
cable assembly provided with the Adapter Card.
If this is the last connection in the twinax cable daisychain, leave one
twinax connector open for proper autotermination.
2.4 Station Addresses
The adapter makes it possible for your PC to maintain up to two station addresses,
or up to seven on a PCI Express Card. The host system must be properly
configured for each address you plan to use.
2.5 What is a Plug-and-Play (PnP) System?
A PC is considered a Plug-and-Play system if it contains one or a combination of
the following software components:
• PnP system BIOS.
• PnP operating system (such as Windows 95 or 98).
• PnP Configuration Utility.
If a system does not contain any of these software components, it is not considered
a PnP system. It is possible to upgrade a non-PnP system to a PnP system by simply
adding one of these components, such as Windows 95.
A PnP system BIOS will configure a PnP adapter with the boot ROMs within the
system. A PnP operating system will configure all PnP adapters on the system which
were not configured by the system BIOS, or all of the cards if no PnP BIOS is
present. A PnP Configuration Utility or Resource Manager will configure PnP
adapters like a PnP operating system.

9
CHAPTER 2: Introduction
If you’re using Windows 95 or 98, which supports PnP devices, no external
Configuration Utility is needed.
If you’re using MS-DOS or Windows 3.1, then a Configuration Utility can be
implemented as an application program. The Configuration Utility of a PnP system
is usually supplied by the computer manufacturer. One example of this type of
program is the ISA Configuration Utility, or ICU.

10
5250 ADAPTER CARDS: HARDWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL
3. Software Installation
Before installing the Adapter, please install the included Windows Utility diskette.
This diskette contains the 5250 Windows Configuration Utility, Enabler,
Diagnostics, and Adapter Handler in a compressed format. Also included on this
diskette are the CEM5250.386, CEM5250.VXD, and TwinaxOEM.sys device drivers,
an installation utility, and a readme.txt file. Call Technical Support at 724-746-5500
if you need a DOS version of the Utility diskette.
To install the software:
From Windows 3.x or NT 3.51, select File in the Program Manager, then Run;
or
From Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0, select Start, then Run;
then type:
<drive>:setup
where <drive> is the letter of the floppy drive containing the Utility diskette.
For DOS systems, from DOS, make your floppy drive the default drive, and at the
DOS prompt type:
install<ENTER>
The installation utility will prompt for a directory on your hard disk in which to
place the software. If you do not enter a directory, the default value of
C:\5250CARD will be used. The directory will be created if necessary, and the
software will be copied from the floppy and uncompressed.
When done, the installation utility will provide directions for updating your
AUTOEXEC.BAT files. The AUTOEXEC.BAT file can be updated either
automatically when installing these files or manually. Your system must be
rebooted for the changes to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to take effect.
The README.TXT file contains updates to this manual and troubleshooting
information.

11
CHAPTER 4: Hardware Installation
4. Hardware Installation
4.1 Installation Procedures
4.1.1 I NSTALLING THE A
DAPTER C ARD
Your PC manual contains instructions for installing options such as this Adapter
Card. Follow the instructions in that manual to do the following:
• Power off and unplug the system unit.
• Remove the system unit’s cover. (Not applicable for the PC472C.)
• Install the Adapter Card.
• Replace the system unit’s cover. (Not applicable for the PC472C.) Do not turn
on or plug in the PC until the twinax cables are properly connected.
• Connect the twinax cable to the external connector on the Adapter Card.
Tighten the screws firmly on the bracket.
4.1.2 T WINAX C ABLES
WARNING
1. An improperly wired outlet or plug can place hazardous voltages on
accessible metal parts. For your safety, the power cord and plug must
be connected to a properly wired and grounded outlet. You are
responsible for the outlet and plug wiring.
2. For each communications cable, turn off the power switches and
disconnect the power plugs of all peripherals before installing the cable.
3. Do not touch the exposed metal surfaces of two separate communica-
tions cables at the same time.
4. Do not touch the communications cables during an electrical storm.
Failure to follow these procedures could result in severe electrical shock.
For information on connecting twinax cables to workstations and splicing cables,
refer to the appropriate workstation documentation.

12
5250 ADAPTER CARDS: HARDWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL
NOTE
The PC should be turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet before
twinax cables are connected or disconnected.
4.2 Configuring the Adapter
4.2.1 5250 ISA A
DAPTER C ARD (PC473C)
If you are installing this adapter in a Plug-and-Play computer, please read Section
4.2.1.2 prior to installing the adapter.
4.2.1.1 I/O Board Configuration
The default selection for the I/O address is 2718H (318H in the 10-address-bit
terms used by most other PC adapter manufacturers).
The Interrupt level and Memory address defaults are set by the software for IRQ 5
and Memory address DC00H.
Only the I/O address is hardware-selected. If you have an I/O conflict with the
default address, reconfigure your adapter for an alternate I/O address. Two
alternate I/O addresses that rarely conflict with other devices are 2508H (108H)—
all switches off—or 2688H (288H)—switches 1, 2, 3 off and 4, 5, 6 on. We highly
recommend that you do not use any address settings in the range 2408H-24F8H
(008H-0F8H).
Figure 4-1. Configured for address 2718.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
OFF

13
CHAPTER 4: Hardware Installation
4.2.1.2 Plug-and-Play Environments
This section describes the installation and configuration requirements for using
the Adapter Card in a Plug-and-Play (PnP) compatible system.
In order to effectively use the Adapter Card in a PnP computer, the part of the
computer that manages system resources must be made aware of the Adapter Card
and the resources that it requires. This system resource manager can then use
these requirements to configure the Adapter Card in a manner that does not
conflict with other components of the system.
If you’re using MS-DOS or Windows 3.1, then a Configuration Utility can be
implemented as an application program. The Configuration Utility of a PnP system
is usually supplied by the computer manufacturer. One example of this type of
program is the ISA Configuration Utility, or ICU.
If you’re using Windows 95 or 98, which supports PnP devices, no external
Configuration Utility is needed.
We recommend that in either case you install the software and configure the
adapter hardware before actually installing the adapter hardware. This will ensure
that no conflicts will occur before a conflict-free configuration is arrived at, and
will also simplify changing adapter switch settings if necessary.
4.2.1.3 Windows 95/98 Configuration
In Windows 95 and 98, the system resource manager is an integral part of the
operating system, and is known as the Device Manager. To add the Adapter Card
to the system configuration, click on Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, and
then double-click on the Add New Hardware icon.
The Add New Hardware Wizard then starts. Click on Next to get to the next
screen. Click on the No radio button to tell Windows not to search for new
hardware; then click on Next. If there is an entry in the window for 5250
Emulation Adapters, highlight it. If not, highlight Other Devices, then click on
Next.
If a window containing 5250 Emulation Adapter Models appears, click on 5250-EA
Emulation Adapter and then click on Next. Otherwise, click on the Have Disk...
button, and when the Install from Disk window opens, enter the drive letter of the
diskette drive which contains the Utilities diskette and click on OK. Windows
95/98 will search that drive for the file CEM5250.INF, which is part of the
installation package. A window containing the 5250 Emulation Adapter models
should then appear; click on 5250-EA Emulation Adapter and then click on Next.

14
5250 ADAPTER CARDS: HARDWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL
Windows 95/98 will then configure the hardware, and display the hardware
settings. Make a note of the hardware settings if you plan on using any third-party
software. You will have to reboot Windows 95/98 in order for the new
configuration to work. If Windows 95/98 cannot configure the Adapter Card
because of configuration conflicts, it will inform you of the possible corrective
actions to try.
4.2.1.4 MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 Configuration
Since MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 do not contain integral PnP support, an external
system resource manager must be used. While the functions performed by a system
resource manager are well-defined, the interfaces that the various vendors’
managers present to the user vary, and it is therefore impossible to describe each
one in this manual.
Each system resource manager does however use a standard format to describe the
resources required by a particular component. Information in this format is
contained in a file with the extension .CFG. This file is provided on the utility
diskette and is named !DCI0020.CFG. This file must be integrated with the system
resource manager. Refer to the documentation provided with your system resource
manager for instructions on handling of the .CFG files, and to continue with
configuring the system resources for the Adapter Card. Once the Adapter Card is
configured, make a note of the hardware settings. These settings will be required if
you use any third-party software.
4.2.2 5250 P LUG N P LAY A DAPTER C ARD (PC471C)
4.2.2.1 Configuring the 5250 Plug n Play Adapter Card
The following procedures describe the steps to configure the 5250 Plug-and-Play
Adapter Card. If you are installing this adapter in a non-Plug-and-Play computer,
read the section on non-Plug-and-Play Installation (Section 4.2.2.3). Non-Plug-and-
Play systems are those systems which do not meet the system software requirements
described in Section 2.4.
4.2.2.2 Plug and Play Systems
The 5250 Plug n Play Adapter Card is fully compatible with the Plug-and-Play
standard. When the Adapter is installed in a PnP system, it will be configured
automatically when the system is powered on regardless of the operating system
used.

15
CHAPTER 4: Hardware Installation
4.2.2.3 Non-Plug-and-Play Systems (Legacy PCs)
The 5250 Plug n Play Adapter Card can be configured in older PCs without
Plug-and-Play capability. The Adapter has been shipped with a Configuration
Utility, which will allow you to select the system resources in these systems.
In older systems, all resources for this adapter are set by the DOS 5250
configuration program (DCFG5250) program. The adapter is not enabled until
the Enabler (ENB5250) program is executed. When running the IBM emulation
program or IBM adapter handler with PC Support, you must use the Configuration
Utility and Enabler.
NOTE
The DCFG5250 program will enable the user to configure the 5250 Plug
n Play Adapter Card and will attempt to identify potential conflicts;
however, since non-PnP systems do not have a resource manager, you
must take care to prevent conflicts. Online help provided on the
Windows Utility diskette contains information about some typically used
PC resources and will help prevent conflicts.
4.2.2.4 MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 Configuration
Since MS-DOS®and Windows 3.1 do not contain integral PnP support, an external
system resource manager must be used. In PnP systems, this resource manager will
most likely be shipped with the PC. The resource manager will automatically detect
the 5250 Plug n Play Adapter Card and assign its resources. While the functions
performed by a system resource manager are well-defined, the interfaces that the
various managers present vary, and it is therefore impossible to describe each one
in this manual. In non-PnP systems, you must execute the ENB5250 program when
the PC is started and use the DCFG5250 program to configure the Adapter.
With either PnP or non-PnP systems, the CEM5250.386 Virtual Device Driver
(VxD) should be used with programs such as the IBM Client Access/400 or
Personal Communications AS/400. This will provide for seamless operation with
the 5250 Plug n Play Adapter Card.
4.2.2.5 Windows 95/98 Configuration
In Windows 95/98, the system resource manager, known as the Device Manager, is
an integral part of the operating system. Therefore, when running Windows 95/98,
the 5250 Plug n Play Adapter Card will automatically be configured. The file
CEM5250.VXD is installed by Windows 95/98 the first time it sees the 5250 Plug n
Play Adapter Card and will provide the interface between Windows 95/98 and the
adapter. There are no resource configuration requirements.

16
5250 ADAPTER CARDS: HARDWARE INSTALLATION MANUAL
When starting Windows 95/98, the operating system checks for any new hardware
devices. The first time Windows 95/98 is started after the 5250 Plug n Play Adapter
Card has been installed, the message New Hardware Found will appear in a dialog
box. Under the New Hardware Found message, the new hardware will be
identified; in this case it will have found the 5250 Plug n Play Adapter Card.
Another dialog box will then open asking the user to install the software for the
adapter. Place the Windows Utility diskette in the floppy drive, select the correct
drive, and press <ENTER>. The .INF and VxD drivers will be copied into the
proper Windows 95/98 directory. The VxD will interface with Windows 95/98 and
automatically pass the card resource information to the Windows emulation
program, Adapter Handler, or IBM Client Access.
To observe the resources assigned by Windows 95/98 for the adapter, click on
Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, and then double-click on System. Click on
the Device Manager Tab, then double-click on 5250 Emulation Adapters. There
will be an entry for the 5250 Plug n Play Adapter Card. Double click on this entry
and then select the Resources tab. The display will now show the adapter’s
resources.
The resources can also be observed by executing the GETW95C.EXE program in
the 5250CARD directory. The resource information passed from Windows 95/98
to the CEM5250.VXD device driver will be displayed.
Since Windows 95/98 handles assigning all the resources, it is recommended that
you do not use EMM386 or similar memory managers in CONFIG.SYS.
4.2.3 5250 PCMCIA A DAPTER C ARD (PC472C)
4.2.3.1 Installing the 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card
The 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card is easily installed in the PC by simply inserting the
adapter into the PCMCIA slot and connecting the twinax T-cable assembly. There
are no switch or jumper requirements for this card. The 5250 PCMCIA Adapter
Card is a Type 11 card and requires at least one Type 11 or Type 111 slot available
on the PC.
It is important to observe the markings on the 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card when
inserting it into the PCMCIA slot. The 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card should be
inserted with the arrow side up and pointing into the PCMCIA slot. Plug the
adapter into the slot and press it into place. The 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card
should slide easily into the PCMCIA slot. Do not force the card into the slot. If the
5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card does not easily slide into the slot, then check to make
sure it is not inserted upside down and that nothing is in the slot to prevent
insertion. The 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card can be removed from the PCMCIA slot
by pressing the eject button on the PC.

17
CHAPTER 4: Hardware Installation
The 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card is supplied with a self-terminating twinax cable
assembly. There is a small 15-pin connector which is plugged into the 5250
PCMCIA Adapter Card. This connector is keyed and can only be plugged in one
way. Please observe the keying and do not force the cable into the connector. It is
recommended that the twinax cable assembly be attached to the 5250 PCMCIA
Adapter Card prior to applying power to the computer. There is electronic
circuitry within the cable assembly.
CAUTION
Use only the twinax cable supplied with the 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card,
do not attempt to attach any other cable to the adapter.
The twinax cable from the host system can be connected to either twinax
connector at the other end of the T-cable. The T-cable is self-terminating and will
provide the proper termination if this device is the last workstation on the line.
The T-cable can support the cable-through function when another twinax cable is
connected to the open twinax connector.
4.2.3.2 Windows 95/98 Configuration
Card Services is an integral part of Windows 95/98 and will automatically configure
the 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card. The configuration information can be observed
by using the Device Manager and selecting the 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card. The
CEM5250.VXD is installed by Windows 95/98 the first time it sees the 5250
PCMCIA Adapter Card and will provide the interface between Windows 95/98 and
the adapter. There are no resource configuration requirements.
When starting Windows 95/98, the operating system checks for any new hardware
devices. The first time Windows 95/98 is started after the 5250 PCMCIA Adapter
Card has been installed, the message New Hardware Found will appear in a dialog
box. Under this message, the new hardware will be identified; in this case it will
have found the 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card. Another dialog box will then open
asking the user to install the software for the adapter. Place the Windows Utility
diskette in the floppy drive, select the drive letter and press <ENTER>. The .INF
and VxD drivers will be copied into the proper Windows 95/98 directory. The VxD
will interface with Windows 95/98 and automatically pass the card resource
information to the Windows Emulation program, Adapter Handler, or IBM Client
Access.
To observe the resources assigned by Windows 95/98 for the adapter, click on
Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, and then double-click on System. Click on
the Device Manager tab, then double-click on 5250 Emulation Adapters. There will
be an entry for the 5250 PCMCIA Adapter Card. Double-click on this entry and
then select the Resources Tab. The display will now show the 5250 PCMCIA
Adapter Card resources.