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BC Series
Software Installation Guide
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MSDOS Software Installation Guide
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The BCSETUP.SYS device driver :
Note: A mouse driver (Logitech's MOUSE.COM or Microsoft's MOUSE.EXE) must be loaded for BCSETUP.SYS to provide mouse support.
Installing the Device Driver for DOS
1. Copy the file BCSETUP.SYS from the \DOS directory of the BC Series Software Installation Diskette to the root directory of the boot drive.
2. Add the following line to CONFIG.SYS file in the root directory of the drive:
device = bcsetup.sys
This will set the following default options:
Remote Mouse Support Enabled Mouse Multiplexor Support Enabled Interrupt Selection 15 Keyboard Type 101/102
Optional Command Line Settings
The following is a list of options that may be used with this command. Place them on same line in the CONFIG.SYS file. Command line options are not case sensitive.
| Command Line Option | Explanation |
| -n | 83/84 key keyboard |
| -m | disable remote mouse support |
| -nl | disable mouse multiplexing support |
| -i=x or -int=x |
hook interrupt x (decimal) for the Cubix Supervisor interface, where x=
10, 15 or "no". The -i=no option disables the supervisor interface support in
BCSETUP, thus freeing the interrupts 10 and 15. |
| -ep | enables BC processors equipped with a BC NET UART (e.g., BC F Series), to
be monitored by an IES I (original) module when installed in an ERS II subsystem. Do not use the -ep command if an IES II (enhanced) module is installed in the ERS II subsystem. |
Command Line Examples
For example, to load BCSETUP for an 83/84 key keyboard, without mouse emulation, and hooking interrupt 10 for the supervisor interface support, the command line in the CONFIG.SYS file would appear as follows:
device = bcsetup.sys -n -m -i = 10
All BC mouse software is designed to be used explicitly with Logitech PS/2 style mice. If non-Logitech mice are to be used, the command line option -nl should be entered in the config.sys file following the mouse emulation software filename:
device= bcsetup.sys -nl
The -nl option disables the synchronizing algorithms specific to Logitech mice. As a result, mouse multiplexing is not supported.
Remember to reboot the BC processor to allow the modifications in the CONFIG.SYS file to take effect.
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NetWare Software Installation Guide
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BCACTIVE.NLM is a NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) that supports the Cubix IES Supervisory System by providing an interface between the IES module and a BC processor running NetWare 3.x\4.x.
Installing BCACTIVE.NLM
To install Cubix IES Supervisory support on a BC processor running NetWare:
1. Install the BCSETUP.SYS device driver on the DOS partition of the NetWare Server as previously explained in the DOS Environment Installation section.
Note: Both BCSETUP.SYS and BCACTIVE.NLM must be installed with the same interrupt configuration.
2. Copy the file BCACTIVE.NLM from the NetWare subdirectory of the BC Series Software Installation Diskette to the SYSTEM subdirectory of the SYS volume of the NetWare server.
3. Add the following line to the AUTOEXEC.NCF file on the NetWare partition:
load bcactive 15
This will load BCACTIVE.NLM with the default IRQ 15 configuration. Two interrupt levels are supported by the BC hardware: IRQ 10 and IRQ 15. If the IRQ 10 configuration is preferred, modify the load command as follows:
load bcactive 10
Note: BCACTIVE must have a command line parameter specifying the IRQ and this must match the IRQ configuration of BCSETUP.BCACTIVE should not be loaded if BCSETUP is loaded without BC Supervisory System support (bcsetup.sys -I=NO)
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OS/2 Software Installation Guide
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Supports the Cubix IES Supervisory System by providing an interface between the IES module and a BC or DP Series processor running OS/2.
Provides mouse emulation and mouse multiplexor support for BC or DP Series processors running OS/2 operating system.
Installing BCSETOS2.SYS
1. Copy the file BCSETOS2.SYS from the \OS2 directory of the BC Series Software Installation Diskette to the root directory of the boot drive.
2. Add the following line to CONFIG.SYS file in the root directory of the boot drive:
device = bcsetos2.sys
This will give the default option of interrupt 15 (decimal) for the IES Supervisor interface. If interrupt 10 is preferred, it must be specified on the same line in the CONFIG.SYS file. To load BCSETOS2 to use interrupt 10, the line in the CONFIG.SYS should appear as follows:
device = bcsetos2.sys -I = 10
If BCSETOS2.SYS is not specified in the CONFIG.SYS file, the BC will not support the Cubix Supervisory System and interrupts 10 and 15 are available for other uses.
Remember to reboot the processor to allow the modifications to take effect.
Installing CBXMOUSE.SYS
1. Copy the file CBXMOUSE.SYS from the \OS2 directory of the BC Series Software Installation Diskette to the \OS2 directory of the boot drive.
2. Modify the CONFIG.SYS file in the root directory of the boot drive as follows:
A. Remark out the line:
device = os2\mouse.sys
by placing "REM" in front of it, so that it reads:rem device=os2\mouse.sys
B. Add the line:
device = os2\cbxmouse .sys
CBXMOUSE.SYS is a fully functional mouse driver that replaces the MOUSE.SYS driver. CBXMOUSE.SYS loads PS/2 mouse support whether or not a mouse is physically present.
All BC mouse software is designed to be used explicitly with Logitech PS/2 style mice. If non-Logitech mice are to be used then the command line option -nl should be entered in the config.sys file following the mouse emulation software filename:
device = cbxmouse -nl
Note: The -nl option disables the synchronizing algorithms specific to Logitech mice. As a result, mouse multiplexing is not supported.
Remember to reboot the processor to allow the modifications to take effect.
Note: CBXMOUSE is intended for use in systems equipped with the Cubix multiplexor. If a mouse is to be shared by multiple OS/2-based processors via the multiplexor, the mouse must be booted on an OS/2 system (i.e. an OS/2-based processor must be selected by the multiplexor when the system is booted).
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Windows 3.1 Software Installation Guide
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The virtual device driver will "hot fix" a mouse in the Windows environment, allowing a mouse to function properly if it is attached locally to the BC or DP Series processor after Windows is invoked, or if it is attached through a Cubix multiplexor and multiplexed to the BC processor after Windows is invoked.
Installing VHOTFIX.386
1. Install BCSETUP as described in the DOS Environment installation section.
2. Locate the directory containing Windows virtual device driver files. They may be identified by their .386 extensions and are usually located in the \WINDOWS\SYSTEM directory.
3. Copy the file VHOTFIX.386 from the \DOS directory of the BC Series Software Installation Diskette to the directory containing the other virtual device drivers.
4. Modify the [386enh] section of the Windows SYSTEM.INI file (usually in the \WINDOWS directory) to include the line:
device = vhotfix.386
Note: This program will function only if the device driver BCSETUP.SYS is loaded in the CONFIG.SYS.
Remember to reboot the BC processor to allow the modifications to take effect.
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Windows 95 Software Installation Guide
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This driver provides PS/2 mouse support on BC or DP Series processors running Windows 95.
Installing the Cubix PS/2 Mouse Driver for Windows 95.
1. From the Cubix Systems front panel, select the group number of the processor on which the PS/2 Mouse Driver is to be installed. Then access Windows 95.
Note: If using a keyboard instead of a mouse, use the ALT, TAB, ARROW and ENTER keys to move and to select the buttons and options refernced in the following steps.
2. Select the START button by clicking on it, or by pressing the CTRL and ESC keys. The first set (list) of options appears.
3. Select the SETTINGS option. The "settings" list appears.
4. Select the CONTROL PANEL option. This opens the "Control Panel" window.
5. From the "Control Panel" window, select the ADD NEW HARDWARE icon.
6. From the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window, click on the NEXT button.
7. When prompted about wether or not Windows should search for new hardware, select NO and click on the NEXT button. A list of hardware type options appears.
8. From the "Hardware Types" list, select MOUSE and click on the NEXT button. The "Manufacturers and Models" list appears.
9. From the "Manufacturers and Models" list, click on the HAVE DISK button.
10. Make sure the BC SERIES INSTALLATION diskette is in the floppy drive, and A:\WIN95\ is the file path. Click on the OK button.
11. When the "Cubix Mouse Driver" option appears, select it and click on the NEXT button.
12. In response to the message "To continue installing the software needed by your
hardware, click Finish", click on the FINISH button. When the currect window closes
(in approximately 60 seconds), the installation is complete and the driver is available
for immediate use. Note that rebooting the system is not required.
Operating the Mouse after Installation
To ensure the mouse functions during normal operations, be sure to "power on" the system and initate resets as described below:
Note: Avoid moving the mouse when changing groups and do not switch groups while the processor reboots.
RESETTING A PROCESSOR:
Before initating a "reset", make sure the mouse is attached and its group selected on the systems front panel. Also, make sure the processor loads into Windows 95. When the Windows 95 screen appears, the mouse should be functional. If the mouse does not work, disconnect then reconnect the mouse connector.
WHEN POWERING UP THE SUBSYSTEM:
When the system is powered up. make sure at least one processor completes the boot process with the mouse attached and its group selected. If the mouse does not work, disconnect then reconnect the mouse connector.
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Windows NT Software Installation Guide
(BC Installation Software, Version 2.17 of higher)
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The following files for NT are included in the \winnt subdirectory on the BC Series Installation Diskette:
1. Run the InstallShield setup program found in the \WINNT subdirectory of the BC Series Installation Diskette. To run Setup from the DOS command prompt, type:
a:\winnt\setup
Setup provides the option of installing either BCACTVNT.SYS or CBXI8042.SYS. Follow the prompts provided by the Setup program to install either of these drivers.
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Windows NT Software Installation Guide
(BC Installation Software, Version 2.16 of lower)
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The following files for NT are included in the \winnt subdirectory on the BC Series Installation Diskette:
1. Copy the file BCACTVNT.SYS from the \WINNT directory of the BC Series Software installation Diskette to the directory where the other Windows NT device drivers are located (usually \WINNT35\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS).
2. Invoke the Registry Editor: Select File from the Program Manager menu. Select Run, and enter REGEDT32 for the filename. Click OK.
3. In the Registry Editor, select the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE window.
4. Double click on the SYSTEM folder.
5. Double click on the CurrentControlSet folder.
6. Double click on the Services folder.
7. Select Edit from the menu. Select Add Key, and enter BCACTVNT for the name of the key. Click OK.
8. Single click on the newly created key.
9. Select Edit again from the menu. Select Add Value, and enter ErrorControl for the name of the value. Select REG_DWORD from the list box for the type of value. Click OK. Enter O for the value. Click OK.
10. Select Edit again from the menu. Select Add Value, and enter Start for the name of the value. Select REG_DWORD from the list box for the type of value. Click OK. Enter 2 for the value. Click OK.
11. Select Edit again from the menu. Select Add Value, and enter Tag for the name of the value. Select REG_DWORD from the list box for the type of value. Click OK. Enter 1 for the value. Click OK.
12. Select Edit again from the menu. Select Add Value, and enter Type for the name of
the value. Select REG_DWORD from the list box for the type of value. Click OK. Enter 1 for
the value. Click OK. At this point, the device driver is installed to provide Cubix
Supervisory support using IRQ 0f (15 decimal), which is the default IRQ setting. To change
to IRQ 0a (10 decimal) support, follow the instructions below
1. Invoke the Registry Editor: Select File from the Program Manager menu. Select Run, and enter REGEDT32 for the filename. Click OK.
2. In the Registry Editor, select the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE window.
3. Double click on the SYSTEM folder.
4. Double click on the CurrentControlSet folder.
5. Double click on the Services folder.
6. Single click on the BCACTVNT key.
7. Select Edit from the menu. Select Add Key, and enter Parameters for the name of the key. Click OK.
8. Single click on the newly created key.
9. Select Edit again from the menu. Select Add Value, and enter Interrupt for the name of the value. Select REG_DWORD from the list box for the type of value. Click OK. Enter 0a for the value. Click OK.
CBXI8042.SYS Driver Installation
1. Copy the file CBXI8042.SYS from the \WINNT directory of the BC Series Software Installation Diskette to the directory where the other Windows NT device drivers are located (usually \WINNT35\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS).
2. Invoke the Registry Editor: Select File from the Program Manager menu. Select Run, and enter REGEDT32 for the filename. Click OK.
3. In the Registry Editor, select the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE window.
4. Double click on the SYSTEM folder.
5. Double click on the CurrentControlSet folder.
6. Double click on the Services folder.
7. Single click on the i8042prt folder.
8. Examine the right half of the window. If the field ImagePath exists, proceed to step 10.
9. Select Edit from the menu. Select Add Value, and enter ImagePath for the name of the value. Select REG_EXPAND_SZ from the list box for the type of value. Click OK. Enter:
\SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\CBXI8042.SYS
as the string. Click OK. At this point, installation is complete. Do not proceed to step 10.
10. Double click on ImagePath. Edit the string replacing I8042PRT.SYS with
CBXI8042.SYS. Installation is complete.
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