Intelligent Client Program --- EZOPEN.EXE
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1. Introduction
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EZOPEN.exe is an intelligent client program which is both a device
driver and an execution file running under DOS environment. It
provides the user with a robust mechanism to operate the PCMCIA
adapter.
a. EZOPEN as a device driver
To load the EZOPEN under DOS environment:
In CONFIG.SYS:
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DEVICE=EZOPEN.EXE[/cmd][/cmd]..
Note: In general, DEVICE=EZOPEN.EXE is placed at the end of the
CONFIG.SYS file. In other words, EZOPEN.exe is the last
device driver.
b. To execute the EZOPEN under DOS command prompt(i.e. C:>EZOPEN):
In general, it is placed in the startup batch file, AUTOEXEC.BAT.
In AUTOEXEC.BAT:
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EZOPEN[/CMD][/CMD]...
Note: If the user prefers not to load EZOPEN during the BOOT STRAP
process, he can load and execute the program at the time he
is ready to install the adapter.
2. Command Switches
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DEVICE=EZOPEN.EXE[/cmd][/cmd]...
or
EZOPEN[/cmd][/cmd]...
command switches are:
? = show this messsage
i<n> = set IO address(n: 300, 320, 340, 360)
q<n> = set Interrupt number(n: 3,4,5,9,10,11,12,15)
s<n> = specify socket number(n: 0,1,2,....)
- This command switch(s) does not apply to the Card Service.
- It is recommended not to specify the socket number although
it is allowed to do so because the EZOPEN will automatically
scan all sockets and enable the cards.
c = show resources used by socket
3. Auto-detection function
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The EZOPEN provides the following auto-detection function:
(i) For computers with BIOS incorporating Socket Service and
Card Service
- EZOPEN directly accesses the Card Service's Interface Function
Calls. The MAC-layer driver directly acquires card service's
resources, IRQ and I/O address.
- The IRQ and I/O address are managed by the Card Service. Under
this environment, there is no need to specify the command
switches. In other words, it is auto-configurable.
e.g. DEVICE=EZOPEN.EXE(in CONFIG.SYS)
or
EZOPEN(in AUTOEXEC.BAT)
The user can still select the resources that he prefers but the
selection is not guaranteed, depending upon the Card Service's
resources allocation status.
- The MAC-layer driver acquires the resources via Card Service function
calls. Therefore, there is no need to assign I/O address and IRQ in
NET.CFG in DOSODI or PROTOCOL.INI. In other words, it is
automatically configured through the Card Service's function calls.
- The adapter provides the "Hot Swap" function. The user can
insert or de-insert the card no matter the power is on or off.
The Card Service automatically detects the card's existence and
allocates or de-allocates the systems resources.
- If the user does not use the EZOPEN as the Client Driver
Program, he should utilize the SUPER CLIENT supplied by
the Socket/Card service.
(ii) For computers that provides Socket Service and Card Service in
the form of device drivers
- Specify the device drivers in the CONFIG.SYS file
- Refer to the section (i) for the functions of EZOPEN.
(iii) For computers that have only Socket Service and no Card Service
or have neither of them
-Under this environment, there is no need to specify the command
switches. In other words, it is auto-configurable.
e.g. DEVICE=EZOPEN.EXE(in CONFIG.SYS)
or
EZOPEN(in AUTOEXEC.BAT)
There is no need to assign I/O address and IRQ in
NET.CFG in DOSODI or PROTOCOL.INI.
- There is no "Hot Swap" function. Therefore, the user should
insert the card before the Boot Strap process. Actually,
the card needs to be inserted before running the EZOPEN.
- EZOPEN provides the function of auto-detecting the existence
of Socket Service and Card Service. If it detects that
neither exists, the user can utilize the EZOPEN as an Direct
Enabler.
- If the computer system has only Socket Service and no Card
Service, the EZOPEN can enable the PCMCIA controller via
socket service's function calls.
(iiii) For computers that have designed base on VLSI PCMCIA controller.
( COMPAQ Aero / Concerto / Contura 400 )
- Under this environment, there is no auto-detection function.
Therefore, it requires to use command switches to assign IRQ
and I/O address.
e.g. in CONFIG.SYS:
DEVICE=EZOPEN.EXE[/CMD][/CMD]...
in AUTOEXEC.BAT:
EZOPEN[/cmd][/cmd]....
- There is no "Hot Swap" function. Therefore, the user should
insert the card before the Boot Strap process. Actually,
the card needs to be inserted before running the EZOPEN.
- Although the MAC-layer program is PCMCIA awarded program,
in NET.CFG (in DOSODI) or PROTOCOL.INI files, the user needs
to assign the systems resources that are consistent with the
command switches parameters.
* The current version of EZOPEN enables the following PCMCIA
controller:
INTEL 82365SL controller
INTEL 82365SL compatible controller
Data BooK TCIC-2/N controller
VLSI 82C146 controller
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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