Texas Instruments Network Card Adpater User Manual

DockMate  
User’s Guide  
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Copyright (©) 1995 Texas Instruments Incorporated  
All Rights Reserved — Printed in U.S.A.  
DockMate User’s Guide  
TI Part No. 9794528-0001, Rev. A  
Original Issue: August 1995  
Changes may be made periodically to the information in  
this publication. Such changes will be incorporated in new  
editions of this manual.  
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FCC Statement  
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested  
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and  
the receiver  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is connected  
Consult the Dealer or an experienced radio/television  
technician for help.  
Notice: Canadian Users  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of  
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.  
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs  
canadiens  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les  
exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du  
Canada.  
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All connections to other computing devices must be made  
using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC  
regulations.  
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly  
approved by Texas Instruments could void the user’s  
authority, which is granted by the Federal  
Communications Commission, to operate this  
equipment.  
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Contents  
Contents  
Preface  
Chapter 1 Features  
Unpacking Instructions............................................ 2-2  
Chapter 3 Utilities  
Introduction............................................................. 3-2  
Using TI Setup ......................................................... 3-3  
Notebook Connection ............................................... 4-2  
Option Installation................................................... 4-3  
Index  
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Preface  
Introduction  
This document discusses the Texas Instruments  
DockMate System. This system is a low-cost, multi-port  
adapter for use with the TravelMate 5000 Series notebook  
computers. When used with the notebook computer,  
external keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor (not  
supplied with the system), the DockMate System turns  
your notebook into an ergonomic desktop workstation.  
This manual tells you how to install, operate, and maintain  
your DockMate.  
Note: Also review the Quick Start document (TI Part No.  
9786164-0001) prior to using your system for the first time.  
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This manual contains four chapters and two appendixes  
including:  
Chapter 1: Features — Introduces the main features  
of your new DockMate.  
Chapter 2: DockMate Installation — Describes how  
to unpack your system, install software, dock, and  
connect all external devices (keyboard, VGA monitor,  
external mouse, etc.).  
Chapter 3: Utilities — Customizes your desktop for  
use with a docking system.  
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Procedures — Provides  
operator-level troubleshooting procedures for solving  
problems that you may encounter when configuring  
and using the system.  
Preface 1  
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Preface  
Preface  
Appendix A: Reference Material — Provides a list of  
related documentation.  
Appendix B: DockMate Specifications — Provides a  
list of system specifications for your DockMate.  
Ordering Parts and Supplies  
To order TI publications, option kits, spare parts, or  
supplies for your system, contact 1-800-TI-TEXAS or the  
Texas Instruments service center for your country.  
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Features  
Your Expansion System provides hardware and software  
expansion capabilities to TravelMate 5000 notebook  
computers. Using DockMate, your notebook is effectively  
turned into a desktop workstation with minimal  
configuration.  
This Chapter Provides:  
A general overview of the system features  
DockMate provides true VGA pass-through connectivity.  
Ports are configured using the SetDock Utility discussed in  
Chapter 3 of this document. The following table provides  
information about features of DockMate:  
Feature  
Description  
25-Pin Parallel Port  
Connects to a parallel printer or other  
device that uses a standard parallel  
interface. EPP/ECP compatible.  
9-Pin Serial Port  
PS/2 Ports (two)  
15-Pin VGA Port  
Connects to external devices such as a  
serial printer. 16550 UART.  
Connects to PS/2 keyboard,external  
numeric keypad,or mouse.  
Connects to an external VGA monitor  
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Features  
Features  
Your DockMate includes the following features:  
Serial  
Parallel  
VGA  
PS/2  
Power  
PS/2  
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DockMate Installation  
This Chapter Explains:  
How to unpack and inventory the system components  
Software installation  
Hardware installation  
Note: After completion of the hardware installation, you  
must configure TI Setup or SetDock programs as described  
in Chapter 3 of this manual.  
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Contents  
Unpacking Instructions...........................................2-2  
Docking the Notebook .............................................. 2-5  
Installing an External PS/2 Option .......................... 2-6  
Serial Port Connections............................................ 2-6  
Parallel Port Connections ......................................... 2-7  
AC Connection......................................................... 2-7  
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Unpacking Instructions  
Unpacking  
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The DockMate is shipped with the following hardware  
components:  
DockMate  
DockMate User’s Guide (this manual)  
Accessory Kit  
Unpack the DockMate using the following instructions:  
1. Carefully cut the tape that seals the top flap of the  
shipping carton.  
2. Remove the DockMate and all accessories from the  
shipping carton.  
3. Remove all protective coverings from the DockMate  
and accessories, and inventory the contents. Save  
shipping container and packaging if shipping is  
required in the future.  
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DockMate Software Installation  
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A DockMate System Installation diskette is provided with  
your DockMate. Software on this diskette updates the  
TravelMate BIOS software with the latest version that  
supports your DockMate. If your TravelMate has a newer  
version of BIOS than the one on the diskette, the program  
will not change the BIOS on your system.  
For your TM5000 Series computer to work correctly with  
the DockMate, you must upgrade the BIOS (Basic  
Input/Output System) with new firmware (FLASH ROM).  
To upgrade the BIOS, complete the following steps:  
1. Turn off power to your notebook computer.  
2. Ensure the system is undocked.  
3. Place the DockMate Installation diskette into drive A.  
4. Turn on power to your notebook computer.  
5. Follow instructions on the screen.  
Note: If your system BIOS is more current than the BIOS  
on the diskette, your system BIOS is not updated and you  
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are taken to the MS-DOS prompt. If this is the case,  
remove the diskette and reboot.  
6. When finished, remove the floppy disk and slide the  
power switch off then on to boot.  
7. During the boot process you will hear a beep.  
Immediately press Ctrl-Alt-Esc.  
8. If you have previously changed the configuration of TI  
Setup for special hardware requirements, note the  
settings before continuing to the next step. Reload  
them later as required by your hardware.  
9. From the Setup menu, press Esc-F5 to load factory  
defaults.  
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DockMate Software Installation  
10. Press Esc-F4 to save the configuration.  
The installation process is complete and your computer  
reboots.  
Note: When using a DockMate, plug the AC adapter  
supplied with your TravelMate 5000 into the DockMate. All  
power on or off is then controlled by the notebook’s power  
switch.  
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Note: Some TM5000 Series notebooks may experience  
PCMCIA recognition problems when docked to a DockMate.  
Troubleshooting procedures are located in Chapter 4,  
Troubleshooting Procedures.  
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Docking the Notebook  
Use the following procedure to dock your notebook  
computer:  
1. Clear an area on your workstation surface to permit  
both units to be flat on the table or desktop while  
performing the initial docking procedure.  
2. Ensure that the rear port covers on the TM5000 are  
open.  
3. Lift the lever on top of the DockMate so that the guide  
pin plate is extended.  
4. Carefully match the holes on the underside of the  
notebook with the guide pins protruding from the  
DockMate and press down on the top lever to dock.  
Inserting the notebook  
Note: To undock the noteboook, lift up the lever and lift  
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the notebook off the docking pegs.  
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DockMate Hardware Installation  
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Installing an External PS/2 Option  
The DockMate allows you to attach any of the following to  
the 6-pin PS/2 connectors on the system:  
external keyboard (side port recommended)  
external PS/2 mouse (rear port recommended)  
external numeric keypad (rear or side port)  
To install the external PS/2 option, connect a round PS/2  
connector cable to the 6-pin circular connector on the rear  
or side of the system.  
Serial Port Connections  
Your DockMate is equipped with a 9-pin serial port with  
16550 UART that can be attached to any external serial  
device such as:  
external modem  
serial printer  
any device that uses an RS-232 interface  
When using the Serial Port connection on the DockMate,  
the Serial Port connector on the notebook is disabled.  
Caution: Never connect a parallel device to a serial  
port, or a serial device to a parallel port or video port;  
this may cause damage to the DockMate. If you are  
uncertain as to what type connector the external  
device has, refer to the technical manual for the  
external device.  
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DockMate Hardware Installation  
Parallel Port Connections  
Your DockMate is equipped with one DB25 (25-pin)  
bidirectional parallel port (device name LPT1). This port  
occupies address 0378h, and is designated as LPT1  
(default value). Typically, the notebook computer sends  
print data to LPT1 unless the menu is configured otherwise.  
When using the Parallel Port connection on the DockMate,  
the Parallel Port connector on the notebook is disabled.  
Video Connector  
To install an external VGA monitor (optional), connect the  
VGA cable connector to the 15-pin connector on the rear of  
the DockMate. The DockMate supports all external  
monitors supported by the TM5000. For further  
information, refer to the TravelMate 5000 User’s Guide.  
Note: Refer to the TravelMate 5000 User’s Guide and User’s  
Reference Guide for information on VGA utilities.  
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AC Connection  
Your DockMate must run off of AC power by connecting a  
TI AC adapter (TI Part No. 9786094-0003) to the system.  
DockMate is designed to be powered by an AC adapter that  
is attached to either the connected notebook or to the  
DockMate (power transfers through the expansion bus  
pins).  
Caution: Only a TM5000 AC adapter, TI Part No.  
9786094-0003, can be connected to a DockMate.  
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3
Utilities  
This chapter tells you about:  
Using DockMate utilities  
Contents  
Introduction .......................................................3-2  
Using TI Setup ....................................................3-3  
Running SetDock .................................................3-5  
Exiting SetDock....................................................3-7  
Utilities 3-1  
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Introduction  
Introduction  
TI provides two utilities that are copied to your system  
when you install software from the DockMate System  
Installation diskette:  
TI Setup - for use with Windows 95 and Windows for  
Workgroups  
SetDock - for use with MS-DOS  
These utilities allow advanced users to configure special  
operating modes or parameters for hardware attached to  
the TravelMate notebook or the DockMate.  
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Using TI Setup  
Using  
TI  
Setup  
TI Setup is copied onto your system at the time you install  
the DockMate Installation diskette. TI Setup is used to  
configure peripheral hardware attached through your  
DockMate. TI Setup is used in either Windows or Windows  
95 environments.  
To configure peripherals for use with your system, complete  
the following steps:  
1. Complete the following for your operating system:  
If you are using Windows 95 - Double-click on TI  
Setup in the Control Panel  
If you are using Windows for Workgroups -  
Double-click on TI Setup in the TravelMate  
Notebook Center group  
2. Select the tab labeled Ports-Dock A.  
3. Under Dock Type, use the pulldown menu (by selecting  
the ) and single-click on DockMate.  
4. Using configuration information provided with your  
peripheral device, change any required settings in this  
window.  
Note: A Ports-Dock B tab (identical to the Ports-Dock A  
tab) is provided in case you have more than one type of  
DockMate system and want to maintain settings for both  
types. If both Ports Dock A and B are set to the same type  
of DockMate system, only Ports Dock A settings are used.  
The Ports - Undocked tab indicates settings for your  
TravelMate notebook when undocked from the DockMate.  
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Using TI Setup  
The following table provides a synopsis of all options  
available on the Ports-Dock A or Ports-Dock B tabs:  
Item  
Options  
None (default)  
DockMate  
DockMate Plus  
DockMate Net Ready  
DockMate  
Description  
Dock Type  
Allows you to select the  
type of docking station  
attached to your notebook.  
General Pn’P Dock provides  
auto setup for any  
operating system that  
supports true Plug ’N Play.  
General Pn’P Dock  
Off  
COM1 (default)  
COM2  
Dock 9 Pin  
Notebook SIR  
Dock SIR  
Allows you to disable or set  
the port address used for  
the notebook or docking  
system serial port.  
COM3  
COM4  
Off  
COM1 (default)  
COM2  
Allows you to disable or set  
the port address used for  
the docking system serial  
infrared port.  
COM3  
COM4  
Off  
COM1 (default)  
COM2  
Allows you to disable or set  
the port address used for  
the docking system port.  
COM3  
COM4  
338h/238h  
3e8h/2e8h (default)  
2e8/2e0  
COM3/COM4  
Allows you to select the  
address at which COM  
ports 3 and 4 operate.  
Off  
3BCh  
378h (default)  
Dock Parallel Port Address  
Allows you to select the  
address at which the  
parallel port operates.  
278h  
Off (default)  
SPP  
EPP and SPP  
Dock Parallel Port  
Extended Mode  
Allows you to select the  
protocol for bidirectional  
operation (printers or  
parallel network adapters).  
ECP  
ECP and EPP  
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Using the SetDock Utility  
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SetDock is copied onto your system at the time you install  
the DockMate Software Installation diskette. The SetDock  
utility is used in the DOS environment only. Like TI Setup,  
it configures your system for use with peripheral devices. If  
you are using Windows or Windows 95, use TI Setup when  
you add or change peripherals. For more information on  
options available on SetDock screens, refer to the table in  
the Using TI Setup section of this chapter.  
Running SetDock  
To run SetDock from MS-DOS, go to the UTILS directory  
(C:\UTILS) and type  
SETDOCK.EXE  
and press Enter. The SetDock main screen then appears  
on your monitor.  
TravelMate 5000 Dock Setup Program  
Version 1.20 Dec 20 1995  
Dock Configuration ’A’  
Page 1 of 2  
378h  
Dock Type: DockMate  
Serial Ports  
Dock Parallel Port  
Dock 9 Pin:  
COM1  
Off  
Address:  
Notebook SIR:  
Extended Mode:  
ECP and EPP  
Dock SIR (if present)  
Off  
COM3/COM4 Addresses: 3e8/2e8  
Select the type of docking station  
Esc=Exit F1= Help  
↑↓  
Field +/- Value PgUp/PgDn  
SETDOCK page 1 of 2  
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Using the SetDock Utility  
Note: A Dock Configuration B screen (page 2 of 2) is  
provided in case you have more than one type of DockMate  
system and want to maintain settings for both. If both Dock  
Configurations A and B are set to the same type of  
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DockMate system, only Ports Dock A settings are used.  
SetDock Key Functions  
To use SetDock utility screens, the following keys are  
provided.  
Key  
Function  
Moves forward or backward through values  
available for the selected field  
↑ ↓  
Tab  
Esc  
F1  
Moves up or down through the list of fields  
Moves down through the list of fields  
Displays a screen with Exit options  
Provides help  
+/-  
Moves forward or backward through the values  
available for the selected field  
Spacebar  
Moves forward through the values available for  
the selected field  
PgUp  
PgDn  
Switches between Dock Configuration A and  
Dock Configuration B  
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Using the SetDock Utility  
Exiting SetDock  
To leave the SetDock utility, complete the following steps:  
1. Press Esc.  
The Exiting Setup Menu appears.  
2. Select one of the following options:  
Key  
Esc  
F4  
Function  
Returns you to the main screen  
Saves all changes,exits Setup,and reboots  
F5  
Loads default values for all pages. Use this setting to reload  
values if you have had problems during configuration.  
Esc-F4  
Press  
afterward to save and exit.  
F6  
Aborts Setup without saving values  
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4
Troubleshooting Procedures  
This Chapter Provides Tips for:  
Network Connection  
Application-related anomalies  
Note: For other troubleshooting tips, refer to the  
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README.TXT file on the DockMate Installation diskette.  
Contents  
Notebook Connection..............................................4-2  
Option Installation..................................................4-3  
Ports ........................................................................ 4-3  
Printer ..................................................................... 4-3  
Windows 95 (TI-Installed)......................................... 4-5  
All Windows 95 Systems .......................................... 4-9  
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Notebook Connection  
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Visually inspect the notebook and verify that the  
notebook is docked properly (refer to Chapter 2,  
Dockmate Installation).  
Visually inspect the connectors on the notebook to  
ensure there is no physical damage to the connector  
areas of the notebook.  
Ensure that you are using the correct AC adapter (TI  
Part No. 9786094-0003).  
Try disconnecting the notebook and running notebook  
diagnostics to isolate the problem to either the  
notebook or the DockMate.  
For further information, refer to Appendix D,  
Diagnostics in the online TravelMate 5000 Series  
Notebook Computer User’s Reference Guide for a  
description of the error code messages.  
Try cycling power on the notebook.  
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Option Installation  
Option Installation  
If you experience difficulty with a serial device, parallel  
device, PS/2 device, or external VGA monitor, disconnect  
the DockMate. Connect the peripheral to the notebook. If  
it runs properly, you can determine that the anomaly lies  
with the DockMate and not with your peripheral or with the  
notebook.  
Ports  
If you are running Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95,  
or MS-DOS and an external device (such as a printer) is  
failing, check the following:  
1. Ensure that the device’s I/O cable is the correct type  
for the port and is securely installed.  
2. Ensure that the external device is powered up and  
properly connected to the DockMate System and that  
the external device is properly configured (refer to  
Chapter 2, DockMate Hardware Installation).  
3. If you are experiencing a failure on the serial port,  
check to see that the serial port is correctly configured  
to match the settings in the external device (refer to  
Chapter 4). If your application software does not  
initialize the serial ports, you must use the MS-DOS  
MODE command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file (refer to  
your online MS-DOS User’s Manual for further  
instructions).  
Printer  
If you are running Windows 95 and are experiencing  
problems with printing, complete the following steps:  
1. From the Windows Control Panel, select the System  
icon.  
2. Select the Device Manager.  
3. Select the Printer port.  
4. Verify that the I/O Range is 378-037A.  
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Option Installation  
5. Verify that the IRQ is set to 07.  
6. Select OK.  
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PCMCIA Card Recognition  
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On some TravelMate Pentium products, a PCMCIA Ethernet  
card error may occur after DockMate installation. If this  
happens, refer to the following sections (Windows 95,  
Windows 95 Commercial Upgrade, or Windows for  
Workgroups) depending on your operating environment.  
Windows 95 (TI-Installed)  
The following instructions should clear PCMCIA Ethernet  
card problems in a TI-installed Windows 95 environment.  
Reconfigure TI Setup  
1. Open the Windows Control Panel and select the TI  
Setup icon.  
2. Select the System Configuration tab and set the  
parameter for PCMCIA I/O Addresses to Maximum.  
3. Select the tab marked Ports-Dock A.  
4. Select DockMate for the Dock Type.  
5. Select Dock Parallel Port Extended Mode.  
6. Choose one of the following as the recommended  
settings for docking:  
SPP is selected as Standard Parallel Port  
ECP and EPP is selected as Extended Parallel Port  
(setting preferred for most users).  
7. Select OK.  
8. Reboot and proceed to Reconfigure System Information.  
Reconfigure System Information  
1. Select the System icon in the Control Panel.  
2. Select the Device Manager tab.  
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PCMCIA Card Recognition  
3. Double-click on the Ports (COM & LPT) option.  
A list of selections appears.  
4. Double-click on Communications Port (COM2).  
The COM2 configuration is displayed.  
5. Select the General tab.  
6. Deselect Dock 1 (Current) located in the Device Usage  
area.  
7. Select OK/Close to close the Communications Port  
Properties window.  
8. Select OK/Close to close the System Properties  
window.  
9. Select the Start icon at the bottom of your screen.  
10. Select Shutdown.  
11. Select Restart the computer.  
12. Select Yes.  
The notebook restarts and the error should be cleared.  
Windows 95 (Commercial Upgrade)  
This version of Windows 95 is not TI-installed. If you are  
running the Windows 95 commercial upgrade, these  
instructions should clear PCMCIA Ethernet card problems.  
Reconfigure TI Setup  
1. Open the Windows Control Panel and select the TI  
Setup icon.  
2. Select the System Configuration tab and set the  
parameter for PCMCIA I/O Addresses to Maximum.  
3. Select the Dock A tab.  
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PCMCIA Card Recognition  
4. Select DockMate as the Dock Type.  
5. Select OK.  
You are prompted to reboot.  
6. Reboot and proceed to Reconfigure System Information.  
Windows 95 starts configuring unknown hardware (this  
may happen multiple times and is a standard operation  
for Plug ’n Play in Windows 95).  
Reconfigure System Information  
The following steps allow you to reconfigure system  
information for the Windows 95 Commercial Upgrade.  
Checking Device Settings  
1. Go to the System icon located in the Control Panel.  
2. Select the Device Manager tab.  
3. Select Modem from the Device Manager tab.  
4. Select Resources after selecting the modem being used  
and ensure that the modem is set to IRQ 3 and an  
address 3e8.  
5. Select Resources after selecting PCMCIA socket and  
verify that the PCMCIA socket is not turned off.  
Remove Ports and Devices  
1. Go to the System icon located in the Control Panel.  
2. Select Ports (COM & LPT) from the Device Manager tab.  
3. Select and remove all communications ports except  
COM1.  
4. Select and remove all PCMCIA devices.  
5. Remove PCMCIA hardware devices from the TravelMate  
notebook.  
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6. Close the System Properties window and restart the  
system.  
Update Device Usage  
1. Go to the System icon located in the Control Panel.  
2. Select Ports (COM & LPT) from the Device Manager tab.  
3. Double-click on Communication Port (COM2).  
4. Select the General tab.  
5. Deselect Dock 1 (Current) located in the Device Usage  
area.  
6. Select OK.  
Reinstall Hardware  
1. Reinstall all PCMCIA hardware devices one at a time.  
Windows 95 should automatically configure software for  
each device.  
2. Select the Refresh button on the System Properties  
screen and check and correct any conflicts.  
c
Note: Conflicts are indicated by a yellow  
symbol where  
the device icon would normally be. Go to the Resources tab  
to see detailed information about the conflict.  
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Turn off Automatic Settings  
1. Go to the System icon located in the Control Panel.  
2. Select Ports (COM & LPT) from the Device Manager tab.  
3. Double-click on the icon for each device you have added.  
Configuration properties for the selected device appear.  
4. Select Resources.  
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PCMCIA Card Recognition  
5. Ensure that Use automatic settings is deselected.  
Accept Configuration Changes  
1. Select OK to close the System Properties window.  
2. Close the Control Panel.  
3. Select the Start icon at the bottom of your screen.  
4. Select Shutdown.  
5. Select Restart the computer.  
6. Select Yes.  
The notebook restarts and the error should be cleared.  
All Windows 95 Systems  
If you are still experiencing PCMCIA recognition problems  
using a Windows 95 system, complete the following steps:  
1. Open the Control Panel.  
2. Select the PC Card (PCMCIA) icon.  
3. Select the Global Setting tab.  
4. Deselect Automatic Settings.  
5. Change the Start field to 000C8000.  
6. Change the End field to 007FFFFF.  
7. Verify that the Length field is 00001000.  
8. Select OK.  
9. Select Yes to restart.  
Windows for Workgroups v3.11  
If you are running Windows for Workgroups v3.11, the  
following instructions should clear problems with your  
PCMCIA card:  
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PCMCIA Card Recognition  
1. Go to TI Setup (located in the TravelMate Notebook  
Center group) and select the System Configuration  
tab.  
2. Ensure that the PCMCIA I/O is changed from  
Minimum to Maximum.  
3. Press Esc-F4 to save the configuration.  
4. Select the Ports-Dock A.  
5. Select the correct DockMate type for your DockMate  
(DockMate, DockMate, DockMate Plus, DockMate  
Multimedia, etc.).  
6. Select OK.  
You are prompted to reboot.  
7. Reboot the computer.  
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Appendix A  
Reference Material  
Other Manuals About the System  
The following documents provide additional information  
about the DockMate System:  
Product  
Manual  
Part Number  
online  
TravelMate 5000  
User’s Guide  
Maintenance Manual  
User’s Reference Guide  
User’s Guide  
9786166-0001  
online  
Windows for Workgroups  
3.11  
online  
Windows 95  
MS-DOS  
User’s Guide  
online  
online  
User’s Manual  
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Appendix B  
DockMate Specifications  
Specifications for the DockMate System are provided in the  
following table.  
DockMate System Specifications  
Specification  
Type  
Value  
Physical Dimensions  
Width  
11.0 inches  
Depth  
Height  
Weight  
Input  
5.77 inches  
2.48 inches  
1.84 lbs.without options  
100 to 240 VAC  
50 to 60 Hz  
Power Adapter  
Frequency  
Current  
Output  
0.3 to 0.6 A  
0.6 to 0.3 A  
Maximum of 36 Watts  
Temperature  
Operating  
50 to 104 degrees F  
(10 to 40 degrees C)  
Storage/Transit  
-4 to 140 degrees F  
(-20 to 60 degrees C)  
Humidity  
Altitude  
Operating  
20 to 80 percent,non-condensing  
10 to 90 percent,non-condensing  
-1,000 ft.to 10,000 ft.  
Non-Operating  
Operating  
Non-Operating  
-1,000 ft.to 10,000 ft.  
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Appendix B  
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pendix  
B
A
ppendix  
B
DockMate System Specifications  
Specification  
Type  
Value  
Shock  
Operating  
6 G applied in six  
orientations (pos.and neg.  
X,Y,and Z axes)  
Non-Operating  
Operating  
35 G in X ,Y,and Z axes  
0.5 G,5 to 500 Hz  
Vibration  
Non-Operating  
0.5 G,5 to 500 Hz  
Agency Approvals  
Underwriter’s Laboratory  
(UL) Standard 1950 (safety)  
Canadian UL listed  
C22.2 No.950  
(safety)  
EN60950,TUV Rheinland  
(safety)  
FCC CFR 47,Part 15,Subpart  
B,FCC Level B (RFI/EMI))  
Canadian Department of  
Communications (DOC)  
Certification (RFI/EMI)  
VDE 0878,Class B (RFI/EMI)  
CISPR-22/EN55022 Class B  
(RFI/EMI)  
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Index  
parallel........................ 1-1, 2-7, 3-4  
PS/2....................................1-1, 2-6  
serial ........................... 1-1, 2-6, 3-4  
VGA.....................................1-1, 2-7  
power..............................................2-4  
printer.............................................4-3  
PS/2 device.....................................4-3  
A
AC adapter .............................. 2-7, 4-2  
adapter cards .......................4-5 - 4-10  
B
BIOS............................................... 2-3  
S
D
serial device ....................................4-3  
serial port.................................1-1, 3-4  
SetDock ...................................3-2, 3-5  
exiting ........................................3-7  
key functions..............................3-6  
running......................................3-5  
software ..........................................2-3  
diagnostics ..................................... 4-2  
DockMate  
docking...................................... 2-5  
features ..................................... 1-1  
software..................................... 2-1  
System Installation diskette ....... 2-3  
undocking.................................. 2-5  
unpacking.................................. 2-2  
Dock Type ...................................... 3-4  
T
TI Setup ..................3-2 - 3-3, 4-5 - 4-6  
troubleshooting...............................4-1  
M
MS-DOS ......................................... 4-3  
MTTOOL...............................4-5 - 4-10  
V
VGA .........................................2-7, 4-3  
N
W
network  
drivers .............................4-5 - 4-10  
Ethernet .................................... 4-5  
Windows 95...................... 2-3, 4-3, 4-5  
PCMCIA recognition....................4-5  
PCMCIA recognition problems.....4-9  
reconfiguring system info............4-5  
reconfiguring TI Setup ................4-5  
Windows 95 Commercial  
Upgrade............................... 4-5 - 4-6  
PCMCIA recognition....................4-6  
reconfiguring system  
O
options ...................................4-3 - 4-4  
parallel ............................... 2-6, 4-3  
serial .................................. 2-7, 4-3  
information..............................4-7  
reconfiguring TI Setup ................4-6  
Windows for Workgroups..........2-3, 4-5  
PCMCIA recognition....................4-9  
Windows for Workgroups 3.11 .........4-9  
P
parallel device................................. 4-3  
PCMCIA.......................................... 4-5  
Port ................................................ 4-3  
com ........................................... 3-4  
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