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Intelligent Serial Interface (ISI) Model ISI551PC Card Owner's Manual Multi T ech S y stems.
82031702.
NOTE: 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
Owner's Manual P/N 82031702, Rev. C ISI551PC This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi- Tech Systems, Inc.. All rights reserved. Copyright © 1995, by Multi- Tech Systems, Inc.
i TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION 1.1 Introduction ........................................... 1-1 1. 2 Product Description .............................. 1-2 1.3 How to Use This Manual ...................... 1-2 1. 4 Technical Specifications .
1-1 1.1 Introduction The introduction of high speed, data compression modems, such as Multi-Tech's MultiModem II TM Series, has shown that many PC serial ports are unable to keep up, essentially becoming a bottleneck for the entire system. The ISI551PC card provides processing power to reliably transmit data up to 115.
1-2 This manual contains product specifications, installation instructions, configuration and technical support information which will assist you in the operation process.
1-3 This manual includes hardware configuration and installation procedures described in Chapter 2. Chapter 3 covers technical support, warranty and BBS information.
1-4 Card Dimensions ISI551PC · 4.95" L x 2.375" W x .062" D · 12.5 cm L x 6.0 cm W x .16 cm D Baud Rates · Up to 115.2K bps Connector Types · One DB-9 on ISI551PC I/O Address · Set.
2 - 1 2.1 ISI Card Installation This chapter provides you with the procedures to install the Multi-Tech ISI551PC card in your ISA or EISA bus personal computer. Hardware installation involves: 1 ) Opening your PC. 2 ) Setting card configuration (determining I/O address DIP-Switch setting and IRQ jumper setting).
2 - 2 use the base I/O address of 380h, addresses 380h- 387h must be unused.) To select an unused I/O address and an IRQ value, it may be necessary to find out which values are already in use. To determine your system's current settings, refer to Appendix A.
2 - 3 2.3 Hardware Installation Procedure Perform the procedures in Table 2-1 to configure and install the ISI551PC card into your ISA or EISA bus host computer. 1 Make sure your computer and any peripheral equipment connected to it, are turned off. Failure to do so may damage both your ISI card and your PC.
2 - 4 computer as instructed in your computers documentation. 3 Locate the unused slot(s) which you will be using for your ISI card, and remove the slot cover(s) per the instructions in your computers documentation. 4a The figure below shows the default settings for this card.
2 - 5 ISI Configuration and Installation Procedure Table 2-1 (cont'd) Step Procedure Com Port I/O Address Setting IRQ Level Figure 2-3. I/O Address and IRQ Level Settings COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 4b Select a unique I/O Address for your ISI551PC card using the block of 8-position DIP-Switches on your ISI circuit board.
2 - 6 Table 2-1 (cont'd) ISI Configuration and Installation Procedure Step Procedure 6 Install the ISI card into the selected expansion slot(s) in the same manner as any other add-on card, as instructed in your computers documentation. 7 Fasten the retaining bracket to the computer chassis and replace the cover.
2 - 7 If you are using MultiExpress communication software, note during your communication set-up that your ISI card is activated by choosing Serial and then Comm port selection. Do not use the MultiTech ISI selection for this card. The MultiTech ISI selection is used with ISI models ISI502 and ISI508, which are older legacy products.
3-1 3 . 1 Introduction This chapter starts out with statements about your ISI551PC's 2-year warranty. The next section, Tech Support, should be read carefully if you have questions or problems with your ISI551PC.
3-2 which have been neglected, altered, abused, used for a purpose other than the one for which they were manufactured, repaired by the customer or any party without MTSs written authorization, or used in any manner inconsistent with MTSs instructions.
3-3 any questions about the operation of this unit, call 1-800-972-2439. Please fill out the ISI551PC information (below), and have it available when you call. If your ISI551PC requires service, the tech support specialist will guide you on how to send in your ISI551PC (see Section 3.
3-4 3.3.2 Service If your tech support specialist decides that service is required, ISI551PCs may be sent (freight prepaid) to our factory. Return shipping charges will be paid by Multi-Tech Systems. Include the following with your ISI551PC: a description of the problem.
3-5 Send ISI551PCs to this address: MULTI-TECH SYSTEMS, INC. 2205 WOODALE DRIVE MOUNDS VIEW, MINNESOTA 55112 ATTN: SERVICE OR REPAIRS You should also check with the supplier of your ISI551PC o n the availability of local service and/or loaner units in your part of the country.
3-6 3.4.1 How to Use the Multi-Tech BBS To use Multi-Tech's BBS, perform the following steps. 1. Dial our BBS at 1-800 392-2432 (U.S.A. and Canada) or 612-785-9875 (International). 2. Set your computer or communications program to "8N1" , and to emulate ANSI (e.
3-7 the files on the BBS. At the list of the directories, select the number of directories required. A list of files and a description for each of the files is displayed. Select a file that you would like to download; if you already know the file name, type D at the Files Menu to download the selected file(s).
3-8 Multi-Tech is a commercial user of the Internet, and messages are retrieved from our customers on a periodic basis. If you prefer receiving technical support viathe Internet, plaese address your message to: techsupport@multitech.com . Multi Tech also maintains a home page on the World Wide Web at the following address: http://www.
A - 1 The table below provides the DIP-Switch settings for valid base I/O addresses of the ISI551PC. The switches can be set to "OPEN" ( O in the table below) or to "CLOSED" (C in the table below).
A - 2 (hex) S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 170 C OOO C O CC 178 OOOO C O CC 1 8 0 CCCC OO CC 188 O CCC OO CC 190 C O CC OO CC 198 OO CC OO CC 1A0 C C O C OO CC 1A8 O C O C OO CC 1B0 C OO C OO CC 1B8 OOO C OO.
A - 3 (hex) S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 258 OO C O CC O C 260 C C OO CC O C 268 O C OO CC O C 270 C OOO CC O C 278 OOOO CC O C 2 8 0 CCCC O C O C 288 O CCC O C O C 290 C O CC O C O C 298 OO CC O C O C 2A0.
A - 4 Table A-1(cont'd) I/O Address Switch Settings for ISI Cards 348 O CC O C OO C 350 C O C O C OO C 358 OO C O C OO C 360 C C OO C OO C 368 O C OO C OO C 370 C OOO C OO C 378 OOOO C OO C 3 8 0.
1-Index Index A About CompuServe ........................... 3- 7 About the Multi-T ech BBS .................. 3 - 5 B Base I/O Switch Settings ................... A -1 Baud Rates ...................................... 1 - 4 Bus T yp e ...............
2-Index I I/O Address ....................................... 1- 4 I/O Address Switch and IRQ Jumper Locations .................................. 2 -3 Introduction ....................................... 1 -1 ISI Card Installation ....................
3-Index S Serial Interface ................................ 1- 3 Service ............................................. 3 -4 T T ech Support .................................... 3 -2 T echnical S pecifications ..................... 1 -3 W W arranty ...
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