Measurement Computing PCM-DAS16x/16 - Manual (Page 12)

3.4 TESTING THE INSTALLATION
After you have run the install program and set your base address with InstaCal, it is
time to test the installation. The following section describes the InstaCal procedure to
test that your board is properly installed.
With InstaCal running, choose the TEST item on the main menu.
a. Select the board you just installed
b. If the choice “Internal Test” is available, then select Internal Test. If not, pro-
ceed to "e." below.
c. The internal control registers of the board will then be tested. If this test is
successful, your board is installed correctly.
d. If the Internal Test is completed successfully, you may want to check that the
I/O pins are working correctly. To check this select External Test and follow
the instruction provided. This will require you to use the shorting wires sup-
plied with the board to connect inputs to outputs for I/O testing. Some exter-
nal tests may require an external voltage source and ohmmeter. All required
equipment and connections will be listed by InstaCal.
e. If the “I/O Test Menu” lists the option “Plot”, the select it and make the con-
nections as shown to test your card.
3.5 ABOUT DOS CARD & SOCKET SERVICES
The following section describes Card & Socket Services and should help you deter-
mine whether or not you need to install CSS.
Some operating systems, such as Windows 95, include an integrated version of CSS.
If you are running such an operating system, do not install DOS CSS unless you have
a specific reason to do so.
Card and socket services for your PCM card are on a disk labeled "DOS Card &
Socket Services." The software from that disk should be installed if you do not
already have CSS support on your PC.
3.5.1 WHAT IS CSS?
CSS is a program that communicates with your computers PCMCIA interface control-
ler and configures it. The PCMCIA interface is configurable, unlike the standard ISA
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