Ratoc Systems WLTL19105.1 User manual

CardBus PC Card Adapter PCI Board
REX-CBS51U
User Guide
Rev. 1.0
6 January 1999

REX-CBS51U User Guide
REX-CBS51U User Guide
FCC Statement 1
1. Introduction 3
1-1. Features 3
1-2.Trademarks 3
1-3. Before Using the REX-CBS51 3
1-4. System Requirements 4
1-5. Check Package Contents 4
1-6. How to Register 4
1-7. Program Update and Support 4
2. Setup 5
2-1. Before setup 5
2-2. Hardware installation 5
2-3. Software installation 6
2-4.Verification of proper installation 8
3. Using PC Cards 13
3-1. Before Using 16-bit PC Cards 13
3-2. Using PC Cards with the REX-CBS51 15
4.Troubleshooting 17
4-1. System Board Device Resource Conflict 17
4-2. No free IRQ 19
4-3. Name of PC Card is not displayed 19
5. Specifications 21

REX-CBS51U User Guide

FCC Statement
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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
(1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
(2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
(3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
(4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
may result in this unit not complying with FCC Rules Part 15.

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1. Introduction
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the REX-CBS51U kit. This kit contains the REX-CBS51 CardBus
Bridge adapter PCI board, ISA-IRQ routing board with cable and this document. This guide
contains the most complete information for installation and operation of the REX-CBS51
CardBus PC CardAdapter at press time. Be sure to read this guide before using the PC Card
adapter the first time. The README file included on the supplied floppy disk may contain
more recent information which may not be included in this guide. Be sure to read the README
file as well.
1-1. Features
lAllows CardBus PC Cards to be shared by both portable and desktop PC
lSupplied ISA-IRQ routing board allows you to use 16-bit PC Cards
lAutomatic detection between 16-bit and CardBus PC Card
lDevice driver is already included in Windows 98.
lACPI support
1-2.Trademarks
lWindows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
lOther names of companies and products appearing in this guide are trademarks or
registered trademarks respectively of those companies.
1-3. Before Using the REX-CBS51
lNever attempt to disassemble the boards and the cable.
lDo not bend, drop or strike the boards and the cable, or subject it to heavy pressure.
lInformation in this document is subject to change without notice.
lIf you have any questions or find errors in this guide, do not hesitate to let us know.

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1-4. System Requirements
lPC with PCI slot and ISA slot
lWindows 98
1-5. Check Package Contents
lREX-CBS51 CardBus/R2 Bridge adapter PCI board
lISA-IRQ routing board
lUser Guide (This document)
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lIf anything is missing, contact your store or RATOC Systems.
1-6. How to Register
1. On the Internet, access our site (http://www.rexpccard.co.jp)
2. Follow window menu guide to register.
3. Fill out and submit the registration form.
1-7. Program Update and Support
We recognize the need to keep users up-to-date with the latest software releases. Software
updates can be downloaded from our web site (http://www.rexpccard.co.jp).
Technical support is handled by RATOC Systems, Inc. at the following:
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lPlease include the following information to help us to assist you in the event of a problem:
lModel type, serial number, and product description
lHost Computer Name, System BIOS Name andVersion
lSoftware driver product type and version number
RATOC Systems, Inc.
1-6-14 Shikitsu-higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, JAPAN 556-0012
FAX : [phone] E-mail : [email protected]

2. Setup
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2. Setup
2-1. Before setup
1. Turn off and unplug the PC and all peripherals.
2. Connect one end of the cable connector to the PCI-CardBus/R2 Bridge board, the other
end of connector to the ISA-IRQ routing board.
3. Remove the PC cover. (Refer to the PC's manual.)
4. Select a free PCI expansion slot next to a free ISA expansion slot, then remove the slot
cover.
2-2. Hardware installation
1. Carefully install the PCI-CardBus Bridge board by firmly pressing the adapter into the
PCI expansion slot you have chosen.
2. Install the ISA-IRQ routing board into the ISA expansion slot next to the PCI slot
where PCI slot where PCI-CardBus Bridge board is inserted.
3. Fasten the retaining bracket with the screw from the slot cover.
4. Replace the PC cover and reconnect the power cable and all peripherals.
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NOTE
lIf only the PCI-CardBus/R2 PCI Bridge board is inserted to the expansion slot without the ISA-IRQ
routing board, 16-bit PC Cards might not be able to be used with the REX-CBS51.

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2-3. Software installation
1. Turn on the PC and start Windows 98.
2. When the following window appears, select No and click on the Next button.
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lIf other PC Card adapters have already been installed, this window does not appear.Continue to
install starting from step 5 .
3. When the following window appears, select No and click on the Next button.

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4. When the following window appears, click on the Finish button.
5. If the following window appears, insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive. Then click on the OK button.
If the following window appears,
select the drive where theWindows
98 CD-ROM is inserted. Then
click on the OK button.
6. When the following window appears, click on the Yes button.
7. Installation of the REX-CBS51 is complete.

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2-4.Verification of proper installation
1. Click on the Start button, select Settings and then click Control Panel.
2. Double click on the System icon.
3. Click on the Device Manager tab.

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4. Double click on PCMCIA socket.
5. If Ricoh RL/RB5C478 CardBus Controllers appear under PCMCIA socket in the
list, the REX-CBS51 is installed properly.

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6. Then, double click on System devices.
7. Double click on PCI bus.

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8. Click on the IRQ Steering tab.
9. If IRQ Steering Enabled appears under IRQ Routing Status, you can use the REX-
CBS51.

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lIf IRQ Steering DisabIRQ Steering Disab
IRQ Steering DisabIRQ Steering Disab
IRQ Steering Disabledled
ledled
led appears under IRQ Routing Status, contact RATOC Systems.E-mail
address is [email protected][email protected]
[email protected][email protected]
[email protected].

3. Using PC Cards
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3. Using PC Cards
3-1. Before Using 16-bit PC Cards
If you use 16-bit PC Cards, IRQ to which the PC Card is allocated needs.
Before using 16-bit PC Cards, check to see that free IRQ exists at your PC.
1. Click on the Start button, select Settings and then click Control Panel.
2. Double click on the System icon.
3. Click on the Device Manager tab.

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4. Double click on Computer.
5. Check to see that free IRQ exists. IRQ of from 00 to 15 can be used.
In this example, 03, 05 and 07 are free.

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3-2. Using PC Cards with the REX-CBS51
SCSI PC Cards (e.g. REX-CB31U, REX-9530U)
When the PC Card is inserted, Add New Hardware Wizard will appear and you will be able
to install the PC Card. For more information, refer to a manual of the PC Card.
Network PC Card (e.g. REX-CB81U)
When the PC Card is inserted, Add New Hardware Wizard will appear and you will be able
to install the PC Card. For more information, refer to a manual of the PC Card. Though a
network board has already installed, you can use the network PC Card. You can choose
network hardware every network protocol.
FLASH PC Cards, CompactFlash, SmartMedia
When the PC Card is inserted, the driver will be loaded and you will be able to use the PC
Card. If the FLASH PC Card needs to be formatted, click on the drive icon which is allocated
to the FLASH PC Card in the My Computer folder with the right mouse button, then select
Format from the pop-up menu. For more information, refer to a manual of the PC Card.
ATA hard disk PC Card
When the PC Card is inserted, the driver will be loaded and you will be able to use the PC
Card. If the ATA hard disk PC Card needs to be formatted, click on the drive icon which is
allocated to the ATA hard disk PC Card in the My Computer folder with the right mouse
button, then select Format from the pop-up menu. For more information, refer to a manual of
the PC Card.
Other PC Cards
MODEM PC Cards, ISDN PC Cards and Video Capture PC Cards can be used with the REX-
CBS51. For more information on using these PC Cards, refer to manuals of the PC cards.

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4.Troubleshooting
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4.Troubleshooting
4-1. System Board Device Resource Conflict
"System Board Device Resource Conflict" appears when starting PC!
Solution
1. Click on the Start button, select Settings and then click Control Panel.
2. Double click on the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon.
3. Click on the Global Settings tab.