Quatech SSP-100 User manual

SSP-100
Single Channel RS-232 PCMCIA
Asynchronous Adapter
for PCMCIA Card Standard compatible machines
User's Manual
QUATECH, INC. TEL: [phone]
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Warranty Information
Quatech Inc. warrants the SSP-100 to be free of defects for one (5) year from the date of purchase. Quatech
Inc. will repair or replace any adapter that fails to perform under normal operating conditions and in accordance with
the procedures outlined in this document during the warranty period. Any damage that results from improper
installation, operation, or general misuse voids all warranty rights.
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Date of purchase:
Model Number: SSP-100
Product Description: Single Channel Asynchronous RS-232
Communications PCMCIA Adapter
Serial Number:
i Quatech, Inc.

Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer's Name: Quatech, Inc.
Manufacturer's Address: 662 Wolf Ledges Parkway
Akron, OH 44311 (USA)
Application of Council Directive: 89/336/EEC
Standards to which
Conformity is Declared: * EN50081-1
(EN55022)
* EN50082-1
(IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, & IEC 801-4)
Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment
Equipment Class: Commercial, Residential, & Light
Industrial
Product Name: PCMCIA Card
Model Number : SSP-100
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Table of Contents
7-2
Specifications ..........................................................
6-1
External Connections ..................................................
5-1Installing SSP-100 ......................................................
5-1
Windows NT ...........................................................
4-6Changing Resource Settings with Device Manager ..........................
4-5Viewing Resource Settings with Device Manager ...........................
4-4SSP-100 Resource Settings in Windows 2000 .................................
4-1Installing a SSP-100 Under Windows 2000 ...................................
4-1
Windows 2000 .........................................................
3-4Frequently Asked Questions ..............................................
3-2Changing Resource Settings with Device Manager ..........................
3-2Viewing Resource Settings with Device Manager ...........................
3-1SSP-100 Resource Settings in Windows 95/98/ME .............................
3-1Installing a SSP-100 Under Windows 95/98/ME ...............................
3-1
Windows 95/98/Millennium (ME) .......................................
2-10Common Problems .................................................
2-8Command Line Options ...............................................
2-7SSP-100 Enabler for DOS ................................................
2-6Common Problems ..................................................
2-4Command Line Options ...............................................
2-3Client Driver Installation ..............................................
2-3SSP-100 Client Driver for DOS ............................................
2-2
DOS/Windows 3.x .....................................................
1-1
Introduction ...........................................................
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1. Introduction
The SSP-100 is a single channel RS-232 asynchronous serial adapter for systems
equipped with PCMCIA Type II and/or Type III expansion sockets. TheSSP-100 is a
PCMCIA Type II (5 mm) card and is PCMCIA PC Card Standard Specification 2.1
compliant.
The SSP-100's serial port is implemented using a 16C750 Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter (UART), which is the recommended communications interface for
multitasking environments and with applications involving high data transfer rates.
PCMCIA Card Cable Assembly
Standard D-9 Male
Figure 1. SSP-100 Card and Cable Assembly
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2. DOS/Windows 3.x
Note: Quatech PCMCIA DOS support is dependent upon type of machine and
card and socket services software support. DOS support is not guaranteed.
Two configuration software programs are provided with the SSP-100: a Client Driver, and a card
Enabler. Both of these programs are executed from DOS (before entering Windows) and allow
operation of the SSP-100 in both the DOS and Windows 3.x environments. For optimal
operation, however, the Client Driver is the preferred method of installation and configuration.
The table below highlights the differences between these programs.
Does not require PCMCIA Card
and Socket Services software
Requires PCMCIA Card and
Socket Services software
Does not support automatic
configuration of adapters upon
insertion (Hot Swapping)
Allows automatic configuration of
SSP-100 adapters upon insertion
(Hot Swapping)
Interfaces directly to Intel
82365SL and other PCIC
compatible PCMCIA host adapters
Interfaces to PCMCIA Card and
Socket Services software
(PCMCIA host adapter
independent)
File type: DOS executableFile type: DOS device driver
EnablerClient Driver (recommended)
Figure 2. Client Driver versus Enabler for DOS/Windows 3.x.
Card and Socket Services software is commercially available from several vendors for most
desktop and laptop PCs. If you are unsure whether Card and Socket Services software is
currently installed on your system, install the SSP-100 Client Driver as discussed in following
section. When loaded, the Client Driver will display an error message if Card and Socket
Services software is not detected.
DOS/Windows 3.x 2-2

2.1 SSP-100 Client Driver for DOS
In order to use the SSP-100 Client Driver, the system must be configured with Card and Socket
Services software. Card and Socket Services software is not provided with the SSP-100 but is
available from Quatech.
IMPORTANT:
Some versions of Card and Socket Services dated before 1993
do not support general purpose I/O cards. If after careful
installation of the Client Driver the adapter does not configure
or operate properly, an updated version of Card and Socket
Services may be required.
2.1.1 Client Driver Installation
The following procedure is used to install the SSP-100 Client Driver:
1. Copy the Client Driver from the SSP-100 distribution diskette onto the system's hard
drive.
2. Using an ASCII text editor, open the system's CONFIG.SYS file located in the root
directory of the boot drive.
3. Locate the line(s) in the CONFIG.SYS file where the Card and Socket Services
software is installed.
4. AFTER the line(s) installing the Card and Socket Services software, add the
following line to the CONFIG.SYS file: DEVICE = drive:\path\
SSP130CL.SYS options where options are the SSP-100 Client Driver
command line options discussed on the following pages.
5. Save the CONFIG.SYS file and exit the text editor.
6. Insert the SSP-100 into one of the system's PCMCIA slots.
NOTE: Since the SSP-100 Client Driver supports "Hot Swapping", it is not necessary to
have the SSP-100 installed when booting the system. By inserting the card before
booting, however, the Client Driver will report the adapter configuration during the boot
process thereby verifying the changes made to the CONFIG.SYS.
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7. Reboot the system and note the message displayed when the SSP-100 Client Driver is
loaded. If the Client Driver reports an "invalid command line option", correct the
entry in the CONFIG.SYS file and reboot the system again. If the Client Driver
reports "Card and Socket Services not found", a version of Card and Socket Services
must be installed on the system or the SSP-100 Enabler program must be used to
configure the adapter. If the Client Driver reports the desired adapter configuration,
the installation process is complete and the SSP-100 may be removed and/ or inserted
from the system as desired. On each insertion into the PCMCIA socket, the SSP-100
will be automatically reconfigured according to the command line options.
2.1.2 Command Line Options
The SSP-100 Client Driver accepts up to eight command line arguments from the user to
determine the configuration of theSSP-100. If any arguments are provided, the Client Driver will
attempt to configure any SSP-100s with the options specified in the order they are entered on the
command line. Each argument must be enclosed in parenthesis and must be separated from other
arguments by a space on the command line. Within each argument, any or all of the following
parameters may be specified using a comma (no spaces) to separate each parameter:
Baddress specifies a the base I/O address of the SSP-100 in hexadecimal. This address must
reside on an even 8-byte boundary. If this option is omitted, a base address will be
assigned by Card and Socket Services.
Iirq specifies the interrupt level (IRQ) of the SSP-100 in decimal. irq must be one of the
following values: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, or 0 if no IRQ is desired. If this
option is omitted, an interrupt level will be assigned by Card and Socket Services.
Ssocket specifies which PCMCIA socket the SSP-100 must be inserted into for this
configuration argument to be used. socket must be in the range 0 - 15. If this option
is omitted, the configuration argument will apply to SSP-100s inserted into any
socket.
2.1.2.1 Example 1
DEVICE = C:\SSP-100\ SSP130CL.SYS
In example 1, no command line arguments are specified. The Client Driver will configure a
SSP-100 inserted into any socket with a base address and IRQ assigned by Card and Socket
Services.
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2.1.2.2 Example 2
DEVICE = C:\SSP-100\SSP130CL.SYS (b290,i11)
In example 2, a single command line argument is provided. The Client Driver will attempt to
configure a SSP-100 inserted into any socket with a base address of 290H and IRQ 11. If address
290H or IRQ 11 is unavailable, the SSP-100 will not be configured.
2.1.2.3 Example 3
DEVICE = C:\SSP-100\SSP130CL.SYS(s0,b300,i5,o2)
In example 3, a single command line argument is provided. The Client Driver will attempt to
configure a SSP-100 inserted into socket 0 with a base address of 300H and IRQ 5. If address
300H or IRQ 5 is unavailable, the SSP-100 will not be configured. In addition, if aSSP-100 is
inserted into any other socket, it will not be configured.
2.1.2.4 Example 4
DEVICE = C:\SSP-100\SSP130CL.SYS(i5,h,b300)
In example 4, a single command line argument is provided. Because the parameter order is not
significant, the Client Driver will attempt to configure a SSP-100 inserted into any socket with a
base address of 300H and IRQ 5. If address 300H or IRQ 5 is unavailable, the SSP-100 will not
be configured.
2.1.2.5 Example 5
DEVICE = C:\SSP-100\SSP130CL.SYS (b300,i5) (i10) ( )
In example 5, three command line arguments are provided. The Client Driver will first attempt
to configure a SSP-100 inserted into any socket with a base address of 300H and IRQ 5. If
address 300H or IRQ 5 is unavailable, the Client Driver will proceed to the second command line
argument and attempt to configure the card with a base address assigned by Card and Socket
Services and IRQ 10. If IRQ 10 is also unavailable, the Client Driver will proceed to the third
command line argument and attempt to configure the SSP-100 with a base address and an IRQ
assigned by Card and Socket Services.
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2.1.2.6 Example 6
DEVICE = C:\SSP-100\SSP130CL.SYS (b300,i5) ( ) (i10)
In example 6, the three command line arguments of example 5 have been rearranged. The Client
Driver will first attempt to configure a SSP-100 inserted into any socket with a base address of
300H and IRQ 5. If address 300H or IRQ 5 is unavailable, the Client Driver will proceed to the
second command line argument and attempt to configure the card with a base address and IRQ
assigned by Card and Socket Services. Since the second command line argument includes all
available address and IRQ resources, the third command line argument will never be reached by
the Client Driver. It is the user's responsibility to place the command line arguments in a logical
order.
2.1.2.7 Example 7
DEVICE = C:\SSP-100\SSP130CL.SYS (s0,b300,i5) (s1,b340,i10)
The type of configuration shown in example 7 may be desirable in systems where more than one
SSP-100 is to be installed. In this example, the Client Driver will attempt to configure a
SSP-100 inserted into socket 0 with a base address of 300H and IRQ 5. If the SSP-100 is
inserted into socket 1, the Client Driver will attempt to configure it with base address 340H and
IRQ 10. This allows the user to force the SSP-100's address and IRQ settings to be socket
specific which may simplify cable connections and software development. As in the previous
examples, however, if the requested address or interrupt resources are not available, the SSP-100
will not be configured.
2.1.3 Common Problems
Generic Client Drivers:
Many Card and Socket Services packages include a generic client driver (or SuperClient) which
configures standard I/O devices. If one of these generic client drivers is installed, it may
configure the SSP-100 causing the SSP-100 client driver to fail installation. In these cases, the
user should do one of the following:
1. Modify the operation of the generic client driver to disable the configuration of
modem/serial port cards. Consult the Card and Socket Services documentation for
availability and details of this feature.
2. Place the SSP-100 client driver before the generic client driver in the CONFIG.SYS.
DOS/Windows 3.x 2-6

Available Resources:
One function of the Card and Socket Services software is to track which system resources
(memory addresses, I/O addresses, IRQs, etc.) are available for assignment to inserted PCMCIA
cards. Sometimes, however, the Card Services software assumes or incorrectly determines that a
particular resource is used when it is actually available. Most Card and Socket Services generate
a resource table in a file (typically in the form of an .INI file) which the user can modify to adjust
the available system resources. Consult the Card and Socket Services documentation for
availability and details of this feature.
Multiple Configuration Attempts:
Some Card and Socket Services have a setting which aborts the configuration process after a
single configuration failure (such as a request for an unavailable resource). The user should
change this setting to allow for multiple configuration attempts. Consult the Card and Socket
Services documentation for availability and details of this feature.
Older Versions of Card and Socket Services:
Some versions of Card and Socket Services dated before 1993 do not support general purpose
I/O cards. If after careful installation of the Client Driver the SSP-100 does not configure or
operate properly, an updated version of Card and Socket Services may be required. Card and
Socket Services software is available from Quatech.
2.2 SSP-100 Enabler for DOS
For systems that are not operating PCMCIA Card and Socket Services software, the SSP-100
DOS Enabler may be used to enable and configure the adapter. This Enabler, SSP200EN.EXE,
will operate on any DOS system using an Intel 82365SL or PCIC compatible PCMCIA host
adapter including the Cirrus Logic CL-PD6710 /6720, the VLSI VL82C146, and the Vadem
VG-365 among others.
IMPORTANT:
In order to use the SSP-100 Enabler for DOS, the system MUST
NOT be configured with Card and Socket Services software. If a
Card and Socket Services software is installed, the SSP-100
Enabler may interfere with its operation and with the device(s) it
controls.
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The SSP-100 Enabler does not support automatic configuration of adapters upon insertion, more
commonly referred to as "Hot Swapping". This means the adapter must be installed in one of the
system's PCMCIA sockets before executing SSP130EN.EXE. If more than one adapter is
installed in a system, the Enabler must be executed separately for each adapter. Furthermore,
SSP130EN.EXE should be executed to release the resources used by the adapter before it is
removed from the PCMCIA socket. Since PCMCIA adapters do not retain their configuration
after removal, any adapter that is removed from the system must be reconfigured with the
Enabler after re-inserting it into a PCMCIA socket.
IMPORTANT:
The Enabler requires a region of high DOS memory when configuring
a SSP-100. This region is 1000H bytes (4KB) long and by default
begins at address D0000H (the default address may be changed using
the "W" option). If a memory manager such as EMM386, QEMM, or
386Max is installed on the system, this region of DOS memory must
be excluded from the memory manager's control. Consult the
documentation provided with the memory manager software for
instructions on how to exclude this memory region.
2.2.1 Command Line Options
To configure a SSP-100 in the system, the Enabler requires one command line argument from the
user to determine the configuration of the card. This argument must be enclosed in parenthesis
and within the argument, any or all of the following parameters may be specified using a comma
(no spaces) to separate each parameter:
Ssocket specifies which PCMCIA socket the SSP-100 must be inserted into for this
configuration argument to be used. socket must be in the range 0 - 15. This option is
required if the 'R' option is not used.
Baddress specifies the base I/O address of the SSP-100 in hexadecimal. This address must
reside on an even 8-byte boundary. This option is required if the 'R' option is not
used.
Iirq specifies the interrupt level (IRQ) of the SSP-100 in decimal. irq must be one of the
following values: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, or 0 if no IRQ is desired. This
option is required if the 'R' option is not used.
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Waddress specifies the base address of the memory window required to configure theSSP-100.
Set address = D0 for a memory window at segment D000, address = D8 for a
memory window at segment D800, etc. Valid settings for address are C8, CC, D0,
D4, D8, and DC. If this option is omitted, a memory window at segment D000 will
be used.
Before removing a SSP-100 from its PCMCIA socket, the Enabler should be executed to free the
system resources allocated when the card was installed. For this operation the Enabler provides
on additional command line option:
R instructs the enabler to release the resources previously allocated to the SSP-100.
When the 'R' option is used, any settings specified by the 'B' and 'I' options are
ignored.
2.2.1.1 Example 1
SSP130EN.EXE
In example 1, no command line argument is specified. The Enabler will report an error and
display the proper usage of the command.
2.2.1.2 Example 2
SSP130EN.EXE (s0,b300,i5)
In example 2, the Enabler will configure the SSP-100 in socket 0 with a base address of 300H
and IRQ 5 using a configuration memory window at segment D000.
2.2.1.3 Example 3
SSP130EN.EXE (i10,h,b340,s1)
In example 3, the Enabler will configure the SSP-100 in socket 1 with a base address of 340H
and IRQ 10 using a configuration memory window at segment D000.
2.2.1.4 Example 4
SSP130EN.EXE (s0,b300,i3,wd8)
In example 4, the Enabler will configure the SSP-100 in socket 0 with a base address of 300H
and IRQ 3 using a configuration memory window at segment D800.
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2.2.1.5 Example 5
SSP130EN.EXE (o1,i5,b340,s1)
In example 2, the Enabler will configure the SSP-100 in socket 1 with a base address of 340H
and IRQ 5 using a configuration memory window at segment D000.
2.2.1.6 Example 6
SSP130EN.EXE (s0,b300,i5,r)
In example 6, the Enabler will release the configuration used by the SSP-100 in socket 0 using a
configuration memory window at segment D000. The base address and IRQ parameters are
ignored and may be omitted.
2.2.1.7 Example 7
SSP130EN.EXE (s1,r,wcc)
In example 7, the Enabler will release the configuration used by the SSP-100 in socket 1 using a
configuration memory window at segment CC00.
2.2.2 Common Problems
Memory Range Exclusion:
The Enabler requires a region of high DOS memory when configuring a SSP-100. This region is
1000H bytes (4KB) long and by default begins at address D0000H (the default address may be
changed using the "W" option). If a memory manager such as EMM386, QEMM, or 386Max is
installed on the system, this region of DOS memory must be excluded from the memory
manager's control. Consult the documentation provided with the memory manager software for
instructions on how to exclude this memory region.
Furthermore, some systems use the high memory area for BIOS shadowing to improve overall
system performance. In order for the Enabler to operate, any BIOS shadowing must be disabled
in the address range specified for the configuration window. BIOS shadowing can usually be
disabled through the system's CMOS setup utility.
Socket Numbers:
The Enabler requires the SSP-100's socket number to be specified on the command line and the
SSP-100 must be inserted into the socket before the Enabler is invoked. Some vendors number
their sockets from 1 to N while other vendors number their sockets from 0 to N-1. For the
SSP-100 Enabler, the lowest socket number in the system is designated socket 0.
DOS/Windows 3.x 2-10

Card and Socket Services Software:
In order to use the SSP-100 Enabler for DOS, the system MUST NOT be configured with Card
and Socket Services software. If a Card and Socket Services software is installed, the Enabler
may interfere with its operation and with the device(s) it controls. For systems configured with
Card and Socket Services, the SSP-100 Client Driver is the recommended method of
configuration.
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3. Windows 95/98/Millennium (ME)
To allow easy configuration of the SSP-100, an Windows 95/98/ME "INF" configuration file
has been written for the hardware.
3.1 Installing a SSP-100 Under Windows 95/98/ME
1. Insert the SSP-100 into any available PC Card socket.
2. The first time a new PC Card type is installed the New Hardware Found window
opens. After this first installation Windows 95/98/ME will automatically detect and
configure the card. If the New Hardware Found window does not open, then skip to
the next section, “SSP-100 Resource Settings".
3. The New Hardware Found window provides several options to configure the
SSP-100 card. Click the "Search for the best driver for your device" option
button. Click "NEXT" to continue.
4. An "Install from Disk" dialog box should appear. Insert the Quatech COM CD file,
select the correct drive letter and path, and click "OK". Windows 95/98/ME will
browse the path for the aforementioned files.
5. During the installation process, it may be required to supply the computer with the
Windows 95/98/ME CD or installation CDs. Insert the CD and click "OK".
The SSP-100 PC Card should now be configured. With the default configuration, the
SSP-100's interrupt status register will be enable and the 16C750 UART’s scratchpad
register will be disabled. In the future, Windows 95/98/ME will automatically recognize
and configure the SSP-100 in this default configuration.
3.2 SSP-100 Resource Settings in Windows 95/98/ME
Windows 95/98/ME maintains a registry of all known hardware installed within the computer.
Inside this hardware registry Windows 95/98/ME keeps track of all the computer's resources,
such as base I/O addresses, IRQ levels, and DMA channels. In the case of a PC Card
(PCMCIA) type board, Windows 95/98/ME configures the new hardware using free resources it
finds within the hardware registry, and updates the registry automatically.
Windows 95/98/Millennium (ME) 3-1

To view and/or edit hardware devices in Windows 95/98/ME use the system Device Manager.
To access Device Manager double click the System icon in the Windows 95/98/ME control
panel, or click the My Computer icon on the Windows 95/98/ME desktop with the right mouse
button and select Properties from the pull down menu. Consult Windows 95/98/ME on-line
help for details on the use of the Device Manager.
3.2.1Viewing Resource Settings with Device Manager
1. Start the Windows 95/98/ME Device Manager.
2. Double click on the hardware class Quatech Comm Adapters to list hardware
devices in the class.
3. The SSP-100 “parent device” belongs to this hardware class. The device name for the
SSP-100 is Quatech SSP-100: RS-232 Serial Port PC Card.
4. Open the Properties dialog for the SSP-100 device, then click the Resources tab to
view the Input/Output Range and Interrupt Request resource allocations.
5. Double click the hardware class Ports (Com and LPT). The Quatech
Communications Port listed in this class is a “child device” of the SSP-100 “parent
device.”
6. Open the Properties dialog for the COM port, then click the Resources tab to view
the Input/Output Range and Interrupt Request resource allocations. These will match
those of the “parent device.”
7. Record the COM Port device name (COM1, COM2, etc.) for the SSP-100. This
name is required by a Windows 95/98/ME application when accessing a particular
port.
3.2.2Changing Resource Settings with Device Manager
1. Start the Windows 95/98/ME Device Manager.
2. Double click on the hardware class Quatech Comm Adapters to list hardware
devices in the class.
3. The SSP-100 “parent device” belongs to this hardware class. The device name for the
SSP-100 is Quatech SSP-100: RS-232 Serial Port PC Card.
4. Open the Properties dialog for the SSP-100 device, then click the Resources tab to
view the Input/Output Range and Interrupt Request resource allocations.
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5. Several predefined Basic Configurations have been included for the SSP-100 (see
Figure 5. SSP-100 Basic Configuration Table). The Basic Configurations provide
many combinations of the operating modes and options listed below.
When the Use Automatic Settings check box is enabled Windows 95/98/ME will
attempt to configure the SSP-100 in the order listed in the Basic Configurations table.
Scratch Pad8xAny0007
Scratch PadNormalAny0006
ISR8xAny0005
ISRNormalAny0004
ISRNormal2E8-2EF0003*
ISRNormal3E8-3EF0002*
ISRNormal2F8-2FF0001*
ISRNormal3F8-3FF0000*
Scratch Pad/
ISR
Clock
Speed
I/O Range***Basic
Configuration
* Indicates “COM” mode addressing. Addresses 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8 are the standard addresses for
COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4, respectively. Windows 95/98/ME enumerates any COM port at a
non-standard address starting with COM5.
*** Any indicates variable value; this value may or may not be user selectable depending on platform.
6. Select a Basic Configurations that displays "No conflicts" in the bottom display
region titled Conflicting Device List from the drop down list. Some applications
may not be able to access ports higher than COM4. To use the SSP-100 PCMCIA
serial ports with these applications you might be forced to remove other serial
communications devices from your system
7. To modify the Interrupt Request setting click the resource name and click the
Change Setting button. An Edit Resource window will open up. Inside this window
click on the up/down arrows to the right of the Interrupt Request value. This scrolls
you through all of the allowable resources for your hardware. Pay attention to the
conflict information at the bottom of the window. Do not select a value that causes a
conflict with any other installed hardware.
8. If any changes have been made to the SSP-100’s configuration the card will
automatically be reconfigured to the new resources specified. Any time a PCMCIA
card of this type is inserted Windows 95/98/ME will attempt to configure the card at
these resource settings. Click the Use Automatic Settings box to reset this card type
for automatic configuration.
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3.3 Frequently Asked Questions
Basic Configuration List Not Available:
A problem noted on some systems is after a basic configuration has been manually selected the
basic configurations list for the SSP-100 is no longer available. The solution to this problem is
to check the “Use Automatic Settings” box and allow Windows 95/98/ME to reconfigure the
SSP-100 card. The basic configurations list should once again be visible.
Base I/O Address Resource Modification Not Allowed:
The SSP-100 is configured to allow only a fixed number of base I/O addresses. To change the
I/O address resources for the SSP-100 select another “Basic Configuration”. Refer to the Basic
Configurations table for a list of the availabe I/O address resources for the SSP-100
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