Release Notes PN 93000451
Digi AccelePort Xp Adapter Driver
Version 6.0.04.0, 12/19/2004
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Software Package PN 40002448_A
CONTENTS
Section Description
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1 Introduction
2 Supported Operating Systems
3 Supported Products
4 Known Limitations
5 Update Driver
6 Additional Notes
6.1 Digi PortAssist Manager
7 History
1. INTRODUCTION
This document describes the device driver that supports
the Digi devices listed below. The driver is for use
with Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, or
Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
Refer to the following number when searching the Digi
International Inc. Web site (www.digi.com) or the FTP
site (ftp.digi.com) for the latest software package:
40002248_<highest revision letter>
2. SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
3. SUPPORTED PRODUCTS
Digi AccelePort 2p Adapter
Digi AccelePort 4p Adapter
Digi AccelePort 8p Adapter
Digi AccelePort 16p Adapter
4. KNOWN LIMITATIONS
To use the adapter with serial printers, reboot the system after
device installation or after renaming ports. This is a known
limitation of the Print Spooler which does not detect changes
in the list of available ports automatically.
5. UPDATE DRIVER
You need administrative privileges to update device drivers.
Please be sure you are logged into Windows as Administrator
or as a user that is a member of the Administrators group.
To update an existing AccelePort Xp driver, first perform these
steps:
1. Unzip the driver installation package to a folder of your
choice.
2. Run Dgaxcln.cmd to remove previous Inf file versions.
Next, locate and follow the instructions for your specific
operating system:
WINDOWS 2000
a. First, navigate to the Device Manager and locate the device
whose device driver is to be updated:
o From the Desktop, right-click on "My Computer"
o Select "Manage"
o In the left-hand side of the Computer Management
window, select "Device Manager"
Locate the adapter to update:
o In the right-hand side of the window, expand the
device category entitled: "Multi-port serial adapters"
o Right-click on the device to update
o Choose "Properties"
Begin the update process:
o Click the "Driver" tab
o Click the "Update Driver..." button
o Click "Next >"
o Verify that the default option is selected, "Search for
a suitable driver for my device (recommended)"
o Click "Next >"
o Deselect all options
o Select the option, "Specify a location"
o Click "Next >"
o Enter the path to the new driver files and click "OK"
o Click "Next >"
b. Windows will now install the new device driver for the
adapter.
c. Follow any other instructions to complete the installation.
d. Click "Finish" to dismiss the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard.
e. Repeat steps a. through d. for each device you want to update.
WINDOWS XP
WINDOWS SERVER 2003
The Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 update process is very
similar to the Windows 2000 update process.
a. First, navigate to the Device Manager and locate the device
whose device driver is to be updated:
o Open the Start menu
o Right-click "My Computer"
o Select "Manage"
o In the left-hand side of the Computer Management
window, select "Device Manager"
Locate the adapter to update:
o In the right-hand side of the window, expand the
device category entitled: "Multi-port serial adapters"
o Right-click on the device to update
o Choose "Properties"
Begin the update process:
o Click the "Driver" tab
o Click the "Update Driver..." button
o Click "Next >"
o Verify that the default option is selected, "Search
for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)"
o Click "Next >"
o Deselect all options
o Select the option, "Specify a location"
o Click "Next >"
o Enter the path to the new driver files and click "OK"
o Click "Next >"
b. Windows will now install the new device driver for the
adapter.
c. Follow any other instructions to complete the installation.
d. Click "Finish" to dismiss the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard.
e. Repeat steps a. through d. for each device you want to update.
6. ADDITIONAL NOTES
On-line help is available when you install the product.
Installation documentation can be found at Digi's Web site,
http://www.digi.com, or at Digi's FTP server, ftp://ftp.digi.com.
6.1 Digi PortAssist Manager
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This driver's PAM communication agent uses UDP Port 2364.
PortAssist Manager users will need to reconfigure the
PAM Server to use this port number instead of the default.
See the Users Guide at http://www.portassist.com for further
instructions.
7. HISTORY
Version 6.0.04.0 (A Release)
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o Combined all multiport serial adapters into a single driver
package with a new part number: 40002448.
o Fixed a bugcheck that occurred at the end of the WHQL Device
Path Exerciser test with an AccelePort 16p in Windows Server
2003.
Version 5.0.315.0 (N Release)
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o Microsoft WHQL certification.
o Fixed ports hung after recovery from stand-by when low
latency is enabled.
o Fixed bugcheck on shutdown after adapter is uninstalled
from hot-plug slot.
Version 5.0.313.0 (M Release)
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o Fixed IOCTL_SERIAL_IMMEDIATE_CHAR (TransmitCommChar),
which was not waiting for previous request to complete.
o Fixed modem signals so that DTR and RTS default to high
on first open.
o Fixed throughput problems introduced in the M1P release.
o Fixed extremely slow throughput when the "Write Complete
When Sent" option is enabled.
o Updated AccelePort Xp firmware to C release. Detailed
information about firmware enhancements and bugfixes can
be found in the AccelePort Xp firmware Release Notes.
o Implemented RTS toggle support.
o Added support for Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
o Removed support for AccelePort RAS, DataFire RAS and
DataFire SYNC adapters.
o Enhanced co-installer to support the "Update Driver..."
functionality available through the Device Manager.
o Assigned new part number and released driver as new product.
o Fixed write timeout failure, in which timed-out writes were
being inadvertently completed with STATUS_CANCELLED.
o Fixed write timeout failure caused by enabling the "Write
Complete When Sent" option.
Version 4.0.229.0 (L Release)
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o Fixed: DataFire Sync configuration dialog for X.25 does not
show up.
o Fixed: WanLinks driver does not remove keys from SERIALCOMM
when uninstalled.
o Fixed: The DigiAsyn.sys driver is hanging in an endless loop.
o Fixed: Multiple issues with E1/R2 parameter configuration.
o Fixed: The DigiAsyn.sys driver does not handle zero length read
requests correctly.
o Fixed: Some timed-out writes are being inadvertently completed
with STATUS_CANCELLED.
o Fixed: Write timeout does not work when Write Complete When
Sent option is enabled.
o Fixed: Dgclean.cmd does not delete DIGIMPS.inf and MDMDGDEN.inf
files.
o Fixed: DataFire Sync driver may crash during driver update or
uninstall.
o Updated DataFire RAS firmware to M release. Detailed
information about firmware enhancements and bugfixes can be
found in the DataFire RAS firmware Release Notes.
o Fixed: DataFire Sync bugchecks under HIS 2000 SNA
configuration (digisoh.sys).
o Fixed: AccelePort Xp bugchecks when returning from Standby
(random).
o Fixed: Microsoft FAX does not work with AccelePort Xp.
o Fixed: Unable to print with AccelePort Xp.
o Fixed: Parity error detection failure with AccelePort Xp.
Version 4.0.217.0 (L3P)
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o Fixed: Caller DID option not working.
o Fixed: E1/R2 GroupB and backward signalling range incorrect.
o Fixed: Add Channel Mapping option for DataFire RAS24/48/30/60
CT1 and PRI.
o Fixed: Driver does not start when installing L2P from scratch.
o Fixed: DgUpdate.exe fails with error unable to find specified
file.
o Fixed: DeviceIoctls test application causes bugcheck.
Version 4.0.214.0 (L2P)
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o Fixed problem establishing fax connection.
o Changed Sync2000 PLX9080 setup to initialize in PCI 2.1 mode.
o Fixed problem with modem country setting for E1/T1 cards.
o Fixed: Port Assist Viewer does not show ISDN layer 3 status.
o Fixed: Port Assist Viewer faults when clearing statistics.
o Fixed: Port Assist Viewer does not display RAS30/60 boards in
E1R2 mode.
o Fixed dgupdate issues.
o Fixed Sync2000 issues in preparation for WHQL submission.
o Corrected Inf issues in preparation for WHQL submission.
o Fixed 15 second delay on ring-back for dense modems.
o Fixed: DM_BB diagnostic not working on Win2K.
o Fixed: RasAudio diagnostic not working on Win2K.
o Fixed: Debug information displayed in free build.
o Fixed serial printing errors.
Version 4.0.210.0 (L1P)
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o This version was not released to the public.
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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.