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PC27E
2. GETTING STARTED
The PC27E is supplied complete with Windows DLLs with Visual Basic example
programs, and demonstration software written in Borland Turbo Pascal. The source
code for the Turbo Pascal program is supplied and is compatible with version 4 and
above. A copy of the language will be needed if the user wishes to edit the code.
2.1
Installing the PC27E Board
ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE POWER BEFORE INSTALLING OR REMOVING A
DEVICE.
If this is the first time that you have installed a peripheral card in the host computer, then
please refer to the hardware manual supplied with the machine for instructions on how to
remove the cover and install devices into the I/O channel expansion slots. The PC27E
may be installed in any available slot in the machine provided that there is no restriction
placed on that slot by the manufacturer of the machine.
2.2
Requirements to Run the Software
The following software and hardware are required in order to enable you to run the
Windows and DOS demonstration programs or the optional DASH 27 drivers (see 2.6
below):
- An IBM PC, or compatible machine of another make.
- Windows 3.1 or later.
- 3 1/2 inch floppy disk drive.
- Monitor.
- PC27E fitted.
- Suitable signal source
2.3
Backing up the Software
It is important that a backup copy of the supplied disk is made, and the original stored in
a safe place. The software can be copied onto another blank disk by using the MS-DOS
command
DISKCOPY A: A:
on a single drive machine, or
DISKCOPY A: B:
on a dual drive machine. Always use the copy for your work.
