1. PCI_ALLc.zip Driver
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ClockNotes9x.txt Driver File Contents (PCI_ALLc.zip)

*** NEW 5/2000 ***
Time code Clock Jamming on 9x PC WITH *PCI* time code reader cards
Application note:

The following steps 1-4 are general for all uses of the board on a 
Windows 9x PC. Step 5 is specific to setting up the software that
will set the PC's clock to match the time code that is read.

When setting the board up to be used as a clock setting (jamming)
source, do the following steps:

1) Install the time code card in the PC (be sure power is off) then
   boot the PC and follow the directions in the INSTAL9x directory.   

2) Reboot the PC

3) Copy the following two files into directory "C:/AECtime"  (or other
   directory of your choice)BE SURE THAT THE PATH TO THIS DIRECTORY DOES NOT
   CONTAIN ANY LONG (GREATER THAN 8 CHARACTERS) FILE/DIRECTORY NAMES.
        a) 9xPciClk.exe	(in Instal9x directory)
        b) AecPciPoll.exe (in PCI_noDLL subdirectory)
        c) There is also a sample .bat file with the 9xPciClk.exe
           that you may want to copy so that you can edit it as
           you desire. See below for additional command line argument
           information.
   All of these files are located on the PCI board diskette in various 
   directories.

4) Run C:/AECtime/AecPciPoll.exe and see if this program runs.
   This small program provides some very good indications as to the
   performance of the a) driver and b) the time code reader board
   and the reading performance of the board (if time code is hooked 
   up).

5) Now try running the 9xPciClk.exe program from a console window.
   See the additional text below for more information on the
   required command line arguments.

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Clock setting service application INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS

          **** NEW VERSION for PCI time code reader cards ONLY *****

The 9xPciClk.exe file was created to allow a computer running the Windows9x 
operating system to keep its internal clock locked to an external reference
time code time reference. The Adrienne Electronics Corporation PCI-LTC/RDR and
other PCI-xTC/??? models that read time code (expansion cards for the PCI bus) 
present the time to the computer as it is read.  This program instructs the 
computer to change the computer's local/system time to match the time code time
(with a possible offset).

This program has been developed to run as a 'service' that has the ability to 
start  running whenever the operating system is loaded into the computer.  This 
will allow the computer to always be "time matched" to an external time code 
signal reference.  The computers time will be constantly kept to within "the 
command line parameter value that you set" (+/- 50 to 250 mSec (max error)). 
Note: Windows 9x does NOT support 'service' applications, WindowsNT does. This
program is designed to run "like" a service.

To use this program and set it up as a service, do the following:

1)  Open an MS-DOS (console) window and get the "c:\" prompt to the new 
    directory.  (ie.  "c:\AECtime" ).  Load/install the service by running 
    the program with the following command line (with options).

    9xtPciClk -load X nnn fff kkk <enter>

         to load the AEC 9x Pci Clock Set service where
           X = S or L, (set the SYSTEM or LOCAL time (CAP sensitive)
           nnn = 50 to 250 (user defined, maximum allowed
              time code vs. clock time mismatch before
              resetting the PC's clock. (milliseconds))
           fff = Offset from 0 to 1439 minutes.
              (00:00:00:00 to 23:59:00:00. The PC's clock will
              be set to match the time code PLUS (+) the Offset)
              This parameter allows for "time zone" offsets to 
              be handled if the time code that is being read is 
              not the same as the Local or System time.
           kkk = 50 to 60000 (50mS default,60000 mS (1min) max)
              (Allows for the times to be checked and compared
              less often. Decreases the amount of CPU time used
              the larger the number. Note that this service uses
              very little time anyway. 

    For Example: 

        '9xPciClk -load L 100 0 1200 <enter>'

           will set the LOCAL time to within 100ms of time code with
           0 minute offset, and will re-check for clock drift every 
           1.2 seconds.  

   ###   SEE/edit THE ClkSampl9x.bat file for easy command line entry   ###


This will register the service into the device registry and set it up to 
start automaticly each time the computer is turned on (and it will run in 
the background like a "TSR" program).  You will need to reboot the computer 
in order for the above changes to take place.

2)	If you ever need to remove (stop) the service from the computer, enter the 
    following command line at the MS-DOS promt (at the new directory) ...
		" 9xPciClk -unload " <enter>

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