Digi provides installation information at the URL listed below for customers wishing to use the PC/X product in a Windows NT environment. Following the instructions will allow the Microsft serial drivers to recognize the serial ports of the PC/X. There is no technical support available for this configuration. NOTE: Do not add the ports in
ControlPanel, Ports.
PLEASE NOTE: Digi International has decided
the PC/X, PC/4, PC/8 or PC/16 will not be a supported product for it’s Tech
Support Division for customers using Microsoft software for the following
reasons:
· This product is a non-intelligent device
with no device drivers available. In the past, Digi has assisted with
registry input and correction., Digi will no longer assist in registry input
or correction for non driver supported boards. The only customer
support that will be supplied is documentation for the installation and
configuration of this product with Windows NT from Digi International's Web
page. Digi International Tech Support will not walk the customer through a
configuration of the product -- this is covered by current documents located
on the web page. Digi International will assist in running Digi International
diagnostics with this product to confirm that the board is functioning
properly. The diagnostics program is not required to run unless there is a
problem with the installation of the device.
· The recommended replacement for the
PC/X is the Classic ISA board when using Windows NT for use with Point of Sale
(POS) applications. Digi does not recommend non-intelligent products for use
with modem devices due to excessive CPU loads on your computer system.
Digi International recommends the following:
· That the assistance of a local MCSE (Microsoft certified
systems engineer) be pursued for registry assistance.**