NOTE : WINCOM runs best in a pure DOS environment. It is possible to use
WINCOM in a DOS box under Windows 95 but there are a few limitations to doing so and
success is not always a sure thing due to differences in low-level hardware drivers. It is
recommended that a DOS boot-floppy be made containing Wincom.exe which can be used
when access to the PCM-586 is desired.
When run in a “pure” DOS environment, all keys and key combinations are passed
directly to the target PCM-586 such that even the infamous three-finger-salute
<CTL><ALT><DEL> will result in the target system performing a warm reboot. There,
are however, three keystroke combinations reserved by WINCOM.
<ALT><END> Exits WINCOM back to DOS
<ALT><PgUp> Prompts for upload filename. (Used in conjunction with scopy.exe)
<ALT><PgDn> Prompts for download filename.(Used in conjunction with scopy.exe)
5.3
Getting Started with the Serial Console
The PCM-586 defaults to a standard video/keyboard configuration. In order to gain
access to the system the first time the following steps must be followed.
1. Copy WINCOM.EXE onto a DOS boot disk for the client (terminal) machine.
2. Attach a Null-Modem cable between COM1 of the PCM-586 and a free COM port on
the client machine.
3. Boot up the client machine and run Wincom.exe
if attached to COM1 on the client type:
win com 3f8 4 38400 <En ter>
if attached to COM2 on the client, type:
win com 2f8 3 38400 <En ter>
4. Wait for wincom to finish initializing and the screen to clear. A totally blank screen
is perfectly normal at this point.
5. Apply power to the PCM-586. The BIOS should sense a WINCOM attachment to it's
COM1 port and turn on the serial console for that port at the default rate of 38400 baud.
6. The sign-on messages should be visible on the client screen. Press <DEL> during
the memory test to access CMOS setup.
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