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RE: [ECS] Flexport PCI4S install problem peter kraus Tue, 9 Jan 2001 11:05:09 -0500

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if you know the conflicting memory areas try reserving them, and with a
little luck and prayer the plug and play will shift to a new area.

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 10:43 AM
To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
Subject: Re: [ECS] Flexport PCI4S install problem


I removed COM5, then did the following (with no change):
1) Tried auto config (letting Win decide).
2) Forced the FLEXPORT to IRQ5.
3) Forced it's memory and I/O ports to unused areas.

I find it strange that Win wants to assign IRQ and
mem areas such that they cause "conflicts".
But still, removing ALL such conflicts had no effect.
--
Mark Gilmore
Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
http://omnipotencesoftware.com
423-745-0026
Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST


peter kraus wrote:
>
> given this layout I assume that irq 5 and that com port could be removed.
> then free up the drivers for it and the pci-univer serial and reinstall.
> should end up on irq5 as ports 3-4-5-6.
> while all the manufacturers suggest that any irq will do i have found that
a
> free irq helps p-n-p to get it correct. You may also be able to turn off
the
> irq for the printer and use 7.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 8:21 AM
> To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: Re: [ECS] Flexport PCI4S install problem
>
> A number of items use IRQ9 (inc SOUNDMAX),
> but I'm not sure if this is expected with PCI or not:
>        IRQ Usage Summary:
>          00 - System timer
>          01 - Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
>          02 - Programmable interrupt controller
>          03 - Communications Port (COM2)
>          04 - Communications Port (COM1)
>          05 - Communications Port (COM3)
>          06 - Standard Floppy Disk Controller
>          07 - ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
>          08 - System CMOS/real time clock
>          *09 - PCI Universal Serial Bus
>          09 - SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio
>          09 - IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
>          09 - IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
>          *10 - MPU-401 Compatible
>          11 - IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
>          11 - Intel(R) 810 Chipset Graphics Driver 4.11.01.2506
>          12 - PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
>          13 - Numeric data processor
>          14 - Intel(r) 82801AA Ultra ATA Controller
>          14 - Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
>          15 - Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
>          15 - Intel(r) 82801AA Ultra ATA Controller
> --
> Mark Gilmore
> Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
> http://omnipotencesoftware.com
> 423-745-0026
> Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST
>
> David Kindred wrote:
> >
> > Mark,
> >
> > Are you certain there are no IRQ conflicts? Do you definitely have a
free
> > IRQ? To list all of the used IRQ's (I'm doing this from memory, so
please
> > forgive errors), go to "My Computer", right-click and pick properties.
Go
> to
> > the second tab, "System". Then shift-double-click on the top-most item,
> > which represents your computer. That should open another dialog box with
> all
> > of your IRQ's listed.
> >
> > --David
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:omnip@usit.net]
> > Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 9:00 PM
> > To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> > Subject: [ECS] Flexport PCI4S install problem
> >
> > Hi all,
> > My first foray into PCI "plug and pray" has gone
> > as expected (it doesn't work :-)):
> >
> > I have tried install/removing a FLEXPORT-PCI4S (a kind gift
> > from Doug S.) a number of times, but still get this status
> > (and the device names never show up as COM5-COM8, but
> > "ADDONICS PORT 0-4"):
> > FLEXPORT 4S PCI PROPERTIES:
> >         STATUS:
> >                 THIS DEVICE IS WORKING PROPERLY
> >         RESOURCES:
> >                 CONFLICTING DEVICE LIST:
> >                         MEM RANGE ... USED BY INTEL PCI BRIDGE
> >                         . . .
> >                         . . .
> >         DRIVER:
> >                 No driver files are required or have been added for this
> device.
> > ADDONICS PORT 0 PROPERTIES:
> >         STATUS:
> >                 Device FAILURE: Try changing the driver for this device.
> >                 If that doesn't work, see your hardware documentation
> (CODE 17).
> >         DRIVER:
> >                 No driver files are required or have been added for this
> device.
> >
> > Any obvious clues on this one ?
> >
> > I used both the diskette driver and another W95 driver that I
> > found/downloaded.
> >
> > I tried manually adding a COM port, but just got another "ADDONICS PORT
> > 0".
> > It shows NO error status, but neither does it show up as "COM5".
> >
> > btw, I tried Addonics' "tech support", but got disconnected while
> > waiting.
> >
> > Thanks :-),
> > --
> > Mark Gilmore
> > Omnipotence (ECS home automation software)
> > http://omnipotencesoftware.com
> > 423-745-0026
> > Hours: Mon-Sat, 9AM-8PM/EST

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