Express2PCC Workaround for Some 16-bit R2 PC Card Issues

These instructions are for attempting to correct an issue sometimes seen when using some 16-bit PC Cards on modern systems via the ExpressCard 34 to PCMCIA PC CardBus 16/32-bit Read-Writer Express2PCC

SYMPTOMS

The R2 (PCMCIA Release 2.x) PC Card does not start, and you see the following error message in Device Manager:

This device is either not present, not working properly, or does not have all the drivers installed. (Code 10)

Try upgrading the device drivers for this device.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because some R2 PC Cards do not support interrupt request (IRQ) resource sharing. In The Windows XP or in Windows Vista, and perhaps Windows 7, 16-bit PC Card (PCMCIA) PCI readers can use R2 PC Cards (the 16-bit ISA type) without requiring an ISA runner paddle to obtain ISA interrupts.

RESOLUTION

All of the following procedures must by done under a user account with administrative permissions in order to work correctly.

To resolve this behavior, setting IRQ Route To PCI Controller to allow these PC Cards to function in laptop computers:

1. Start Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
2. Locate and click to select the following key in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\PCMCIA\Parameters
3. On the Edit menu, click New, click DWORD Value, type IrqRouteToPciController in the New Value box, and then press ENTER.
4. Click to select IrqRouteToPciController, click Edit, and then click Modify.
5. In the Value data box, type 8, and then click OK.
6. Quit Registry Editor.

Alternatively, download the IrqRouteToPciController.reg (IrqRouteToPciController.zip) file. First unzip and then double click to add the entry to the registry. Quit the Registry Editor when done.

Registry prior to editing.

Registry after editing.

This procedure disables PCI routing for 16-bit PC Cards.

With this feature, you can successfully install 16-bit PC Cards on computers that are low on ISA interrupts by using a shared-PCI interrupt.

FarLinX TCP/IP to XOT Gateway Appliances with 2 free expansion slots

FarSite has introduced specialized versions of their FarLinX X.25 Gateway X.25 to XOT and X.25 to TCP/IP Appliance line that feature no X.25 Lines. While this seems contradictory, there's actually a very good reason why these units are now available in this configuration. In fact, when we first saw these new devices, we emailed FarSite inquiring "Under what circumstances would someone
not want a X.25 line on the FarLinX X.25 Gateway-1 X.25 to XOT and X.
25 to TCP/IP Appliances?" FarSite's answer was as follows:

Good question. The customer who wants it have the following problem. A network running TCP but some application servers somewhere running X.25. These X.25 lines are converted locally to XOT then fed over the IP network (eg by a Cisco network device). Devices that want to use these application servers now have to talk XOT. This is where the FarLinX XOT Gateway comes in as it allows the Devices to use TCP and convert that traffic to XOT so they can talk over the IP network to the XOT supporting application servers.

Frankly we did not anticipate this requirement when we developed the Gateway product but we added the capability in due to customer requests, including some quite large ones.

The TCP/IP to XOT Gateway Appliances are available in four different configurations:

• F-FL2600NFarLinX TCP/IP to XOT Gateway appliance 2 free expansion slots
• F-FL2600EFarLinX TCP/IP to XOT Gateway appliance 2 free expansion slots (export restrictions)
• F-FL2600N-48FarLinX TCP/IP to XOT Gateway appliance 2 free expansion slots (-48 VDC version)
• F-FL2600E-48 FarLinX TCP/IP to XOT Gateway appliance 2 free expansion slots (-48 VDC version) (export restrictions)

Mount versatility for the Sonnet Transposer Universal 2.5" SSD or HDD to 3.5" drive tray adapter

Versatile Mounting Solution

Transposer adapts 7mm to 15mm 2.5" SSD drives to any 3.5" drive tray. Standard position mounting holes on the bottom of Transposer enable you to install an SSD drive into a Mac Pro hard drive carrier. Side mount position holes provide proper mounting positions for a a wide variety of drive trays, such as those used in Sonnet Fusion storage systems.



Mac Pro Hard Drive Carrier

With standard position bottom mounting holes, installation of Transposer into a Mac Pro's hard drive carrier is quick and easy.

Fusion Drive Tray

Transposer's side position mouting holes provide the security and convenience of installing 2.5" SSD drives in 3.5" drive trays.

Two New Multi-in-1 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader/Writers

Synchrotech introduces the RC530 and RC531 Multi-in-1 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader/Writers.

Each model harnesses the capabilities of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and matches them to a versatile memory card reader. These multi-in-1 SuperSpeed USB memory card reader/writers support over 50 types of flash memory media cards. While broad card support are their hallmark, the readers are plenty fast enough to support transfer hungry memory cards like speedy UDMA 6 CompactFlash cards used in high end DLSR cameras. Utilizing SuperSpeed USB's maximum theoretical speeds of up to 5Gbps, waiting for photos and videos to transfer off cards is now a thing of the past. These SuperSpeed USB 3.0 flash memory readers also supports the massive capacities of modern storage devices, currently supporting up to 2TB on some flash media cards such as SDXC.

They don't trade practicality away for their high end features though. These memory card reader/writers are fully backward compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 hosts. Their five open memory card slots can be used at the same time for data transfers and exchanges, even between cards. The readers support Hot-Swap and Plug-N-Play, and utilize USB bus power so no additional power source is required. The multi-platform readers are best used with systems that support SuperSpeed USB 3.0 in order to take advantage of their speed.

RC530 Multi-in-1 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader/Writer
RC531 Multi-in-1 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Memory Card Reader/Writer

FarSync T4E+ Additional Features

FarSite's T4E+ card differs from their standard T4E card in the following ways:

Manchester encoding is supporting up to 10 MBits/s where the clock for the data is taken from the incoming data line. This means separate clock lines are not required. Manchester encoding is a soft configurable alternative to NRZ.

Line termination is supported on all the balanced pair signals for X.21 (V.11), V.35, RS530 (EIA530, RS422) and RS449 (RS422 signalling) operation. The line termination resistors may be soft selected to be selected or deselected on a port by port basis. The addition of line termination resistors can be helpful in improving signal quality on long high speed lines.

For more information and links to datasheets on both devices see the Synchrotech product page.

F-FS4444 FarSync T4E PCI/PCI-X Sync/Async/Clock Communications Network Adapter 4 Port
F-FS4446 FarSync T4E+ PCI/PCI-X Sync/Async/Clock Comm. Network Adapter 4 Port + NRZ or Manchester encoding

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The Elan U111-M is an external read-writer for PCMCIA PC Card SRAM, and ATA Flash memory cards. The U111-M works without additional software or drivers on supported operating systems, treating both SRAM and ATA Flash as standard removable USB mass storage devices. Used in concert with a Type II PC Card adapter, the U111-M USB to PCMCIA Memory PC Card drive will work with a variety of consumer memory cards including CompactFlash and SD Cards.

The U111-M comes with a USB 'Y' for use on rare systems with underpowered ports. Simply plug in the additional power only connection in order to provide necessary current. The U111-M provides an inexpensive, hassle free solution to deploying legacy PCMCIA PC Card memory SRAM and ATA Flash cards on modern Windows and Linux computers with USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 ports.

For more information on using the U111-M on Linux, see U111-M testing results on Unix-like operating systems

Introducing the FarSync Flex USB Sync/Async with Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) line quality tester

There's an updated version of this video here: Video: FarSync BERT Line Tester USB/PCIe operation, installation and features

Elan Java Software for USBscope50 Update Works with The Windows 7

See What happened to Elan Digital Systems Ltd's website? for an explanation of why the links in the post are no longer operative.

We now have this software available on an ISO Image here: Elan Downloads and Support Archive.

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Elan Announces support for The 7 version of The Windows with their 1Gsps/75Mhz USB pen-style DSO (Digital Storage Oscilloscope)

Our USBscope50 is supported now in Win7 through the latest JAVA software.

Please instruct your customers who require this to download the NEW software from the link below:

http://www.elandigitalsystems.com/support/downloads.php

Also note that this facility is currently only available for the USBscope50, and as yet not all of the USB test and measurement range is supported.

Visual Basic will no longer be shipped with the USBscope50, all will have the JAVA software.

This can still be downloaded from the same link above, shown as 'original software' if required.

IPI-CSM Product Compatibility with The Windows

IPI/CSM Product Compatibility with The Windows

The Qio Professional Universal Media Reader/Writer Wins 2010 NAB Best of Show Black Diamond Award

Sonnet's Qio Universal Media Reader/Writer was recently awarded 2010 Nation Association of Broadcasters Best of Show Black Diamond Award by DV Magazine. This recognition of a revolutionary device is much deserved, as the Qio has provided unparalleled capabilities for both in-studio or on-location applications of video ingestion. Qio is a boon for video professionals using Panasonic P2 and/or Sony/Sandisk SxS memory cards. Qio doesn't just provide slots for one or the other, or even one of each, it provides two slots for each! What's more is the Qio also includes two UDMA capable CompactFlash slots make it indispensable for professional still photographers. Qio also reads memory cards including SDHC using the included 21-in-1 Multimedia Memory Card. Qio reads SxS, P2, and UMDA CompactFlash at their maximum throughput, even when reading two cards at the same time! As if this functionality isn't enough, Qio (pronounced Cue-Eye-Oh) has a built in SATA RAID controller with four eSATA ports for use with a range of eSATA storage devices like Sonnet's Fusion F2 portable raids for on the go transfers between media.

Because the Qio attaches to computers via PCIe, directly on desktop computers, and via ExpressCard/34 on notebook computers, it doubles as a full fledged ExpressCard and PC Card/PC CardBus reader. As long as the drivers for a specific PC Card or ExpressCard are available for your operating system, Qio will let you deploy it with modern systems! You can enable swapping the Qio between desktop and notebook configurations by buying a Qio setup for either desktop or notebook and then purchase a spare Qio interface card for the other machine. Qio even includes a XLR 4-pin adapter cable can route battery power (from third party external batteries, sold separately) to the Qio plus attached Fusion F2's.

Qio Universal Media Read/Writer for P2 PC Card, SxS ExpressCard, and CompactFlash/SDHC + SATA

Price and capacity refreshes for ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 Class 6 Secure Digital SD Cards

Now available in larger capacities and lower prices! Offering Class 6 performance, ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 SD Cards are super fast and built for the most demanding conditions. Boasting SD 2.0 Class 6 transfer speeds of up to 22.5MB/s, ATP 150X Class 6 ProMax SDHC Cards are designed for demanding applications such as DSLR photography and high resolution MPEG video recording. In addition, ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 cards perform in all conditions with waterproof and extreme temperature resistance. When using SDHC SD Cards (capacities greater than 2GB), make sure to use devices and readers that are SDHC capable.

SDHC are the latest generation of SD cards based on the SDA 2.00 specification, allowing SD Cards to reach capacities of 4GB up to 32GB. The new specification also defines 3 speed classes to determine performance capabilities of SDHC cards and host products. The speed class rating specifies a minimum sustained write speed for SDHC cards. SD Cards include a proprietary cryptographic security scheme for copyright enforcement, which entities with DRM interests consider a 'feature.' ATP cards come with a 5 year limited warranty.

ATP ProMax SDHC 2.0 Class 6 Secure Digital SD Cards

FarSync Flex USB Sync/Async with Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) line quality tester

The FarSync BERT provides a comprehensive, simple to use, all in one, line testing utility for testing asynchronous and synchronous lines from your Laptop PC. There are no extra expensive modules to buy to test different line types. All the popular standard BERT test patterns can be selected; the test period can be controlled; real time error counters and user controlled error injection with full line test statistics are provided. Lines with network interfaces RS232C (V.24), V.35, RS530 (EIA530, RS422), X.21 (V.11) and RS449 can be tested with line speeds ranging from 15 baud up to 2 Mbits/s.

The FarSync Flex adapter is simply plugged into any of your Laptop's USB ports; select one of the cables provided to connect to the line to be tested; the BERT application can then be started and the line quality results are displayed in real time.

Works with The Windows 7, Vista and XP, comes with the following:

• FarSync Flex - USB adapter with Line Monitor software
• BERT Tester - software for Windows (7, Vista, XP)
• KCR1 - RS232C and RS530 DTE connection cable
• UCX1 - X.21 connection DTE cable
• UCV1 - V.35 connection DTE cable
• Loopback cable for self test

FarSync Flex USB Sync/Async with Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) line quality tester provides the following test modes:

• The FarSync BERT Tester can act as either the physical DTE or DCE
• The tests can be run in loopback or point-to-point modes
• The tests can be invoked manually via the graphical user interface or via batch command files

EOL Announcement: Ratoc Systems Ultra and Ultra-Wide SCSI Adapters

Synchrotech regrets to inform our customers that the popular Ratoc Systems, International, Inc. SCSI host adapter products are now at End Of Life (EOL).

Ratoc's PCMCIA PC CardBus to Ultra SCSI Adapters Mac/PC are no longer available. Ratoc recently informed us the main controller chip used to make their SCSI products has discontinued. We're sorry to announce this device is no longer available.

Ratoc's FireWire IEEE 1394 to Ultra SCSI Converter is no longer available. Ratoc recently informed us the main controller chip used to make their SCSI products has discontinued. We're sorry to announce this device is no longer available.

There is still limited stock on the Ratoc USB 2.0 to Ultra SCSI Converter and USB 2.0 to Ultra Wide SCSI Converter U2SCX-LVD devices.

13 Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hubs with 4A PS (Black or White)

Wrangling multiple USB 2.0 hubs, and want to consolidate a number of devices? Synchrotech's 13 Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 External Hubs provide host computers with 13 additional USB ports and allow flexible tiered Hi-Speed USB configurations with a single hub! These robust and inexpensive hubs run in self powered mode and provides over current protection at each of their downstream ports. Fully USB 2.0 compliant and USB 1.1 backward compatible, it supports low, full, and high speed USB devices and works with any system that supports the USB specification. One of the 13 downstream ports is on top of the unit, and folds down for convenient access to portable USB 'thumb' Drives. Providing thirteen downstream ports in total, these hubs features plug and play installation and transparent operation. This hub is fully backward compatible with USB 1.1 and will work with systems and devices using the slower standard. It comes with a free power supply with a generous 4 ampere capacity, and USB 2.0 cable to connect to a host computer.

Review and Information on FireWire 800 Hubs

Check out the following article dealing with choosing FireWire 800 hubs for new Mac Pro, iMacs, and MacBook Pro systems. The piece provides a wealth of information, and EverythingHerePlus.com is an authorized Synchrotech reseller, so you can be assured you are getting quality products backed by our warranty and support.

FireWire 800 Hubs for New iMacs and Macs as easy as 3, 4, 5!

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Kyocera KPC680 ExpressCard WWAN Wireless Mobile Broadband EV-DO Rev. A

Expanding on the great success of its award-winning Passport PC Card, Kyocera's KPC680 ExpressCard sets the standard for high performance WWAN Wireless Mobile Broadband access. The KPC680 features EV-DO Rev. A, the next generation of CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology, to ensure continued optimal performance. EV-DO Rev. A increases the peak data download speed to 3.1 Mbps and peak upload speed to 1.8 Mbps, and the KPC680 ExpressCard is designed to take full advantage of the increased speeds.

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U111-M USB to PC Card Read-Writer 1 Slot PCMCIA PC Card ATA Flash and SRAM

The Elan U111-M is an external read-writer for PCMCIA PC Card SRAM, and ATA Flash memory cards. The U111-M works without additional software or drivers on supported operating systems, treating both SRAM and ATA Flash as standard removable USB mass storage devices. Used in concert with a Type II PC Card adapter, the U111-M USB to PCMCIA Memory PC Card drive will work with a variety of consumer memory cards including CompactFlash and SD Cards.

The U111-M comes with a USB 'Y' for use on rare systems with underpowered ports. Simply plug in the additional power only connection in order to provide necessary current. The U111-M provides an inexpensive, hassle free solution to deploying legacy PCMCIA PC Card memory SRAM and ATA Flash cards on modern Windows and Linux computers with USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 ports.

For more information on using the U111-M on Linux, see U111-M testing results on Unix-like operating systems

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New and Improved PCI Express to Serial I/O (RS-232) DB9 1 Port Host Adapter

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PCMCIA Memory Card software for use with laptop slots or PCI based card readers

Correct A-331/A-341 PCIe to SATA Jumper Settings

Surprisingly, the instruction booklet that accompanies the A-331/A-341 PCIe to SATA devices causes some confusion among a very small segment of end users in terms of jumper settings for SATA port selection.

Here is the text and images from the booklet:

Note: There are four SATA ports in PCIe SATA II 300 2-Channel RAID Card. We named these ports A to D. Ports A & B are external SATA ports and C & D are internal SATA ports. By changing the jumper setting on Encore SATA2 RAID PCIe Card that allows you to select between external and internal ports to use. By default, Port C and D are working.

Reading the instructions, a few things stand out. First off, the instructions state that Ports C and D are the default settings, and hence the internal SATA ports are the out of the box configuration. To change a port, the entire bank grouping must be relocated (this is where most people are confused), in other words all jumpers from either bank (groups of four J1-J4, or J5-J8) need be in the same position (ie. all 1-2 OR all 2-3).

To simplify this by providing the most obvious example. To switch from the default settings of both internal ports to both the external ports, one would move all the jumpers to position 1-2 closed. In other words, move every jumper to the opposite position they are already set at!

Remember, A and C are mutually exclusive, as are B and D. Hence, a mixed one internal port and one external port configuration can only consist of A and D, OR B and C.

PCI Express to Serial ATA (eSATA II/300) 2/2 Port Host Adapters

Drivers Released for 64-bit Versions of The Windows to Utilize OMNIDriveUSB2 Pro/LF Products

CSM/IPI have released drivers and software compatible with 64-bit versions of the Windows. Allowing use of OMNIDriveUSB2 Pro and OMNIDriveUSB2 LF PC Card Readers with both 32/64 bit versions of The Windows XP, and The Windows Vista.

OMNIDriveUSB2 Pro allows the deployment of PCMCIA PC Card memory devices including ATA Flash and SRAM. OMNIDriveUSB2 LF allows the deployment of PCMCIA PC Card memory devices including ATA Flash, SRAM, and Linear Flash. With many current notebook computers being sold with no PC Card slots, and 64-bit versions of The Vista, this new will be welcome to many end users needing to access legacy hardware devices.

Be sure to read the Readme.htm file within the directory containing the rest of the files before proceeding with installation.