Windows 2000/XP BlueStorm/LP Drivers

File:  ReadMe.txt
Date:  03/28/2003 ver 0.09

File Revisions:
	ctifsxp.sys     1.0.0.6
	ctifsprt.sys    1.0.0.5
	ctifsxp.dll     1.0.0.2
	ctifsbrd.inf    0.04
	ctifsprt.inf    0.04
	ctifsxp.chm     03/03/2003 4:30pm


TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) INTRODUCTION
2) INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION
3) DRIVER INSTALLATION
4) RECENT BUG FIXES & ENHANCEMENTS IN THE DRIVER
5) ACCESSING ADVANCED COM PORT PROPERTIES
6) CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT


1) INTRODUCTION
   The following ReadMe file contains information on how to install
   Connect Tech's BlueStorm/LP Serial Driver for Windows XP.


2) INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION:
   This package contains serial drivers for use on Connect Tech's
   BlueStorm/LP multi-port serial boards.

   The Connect Tech BlueStorm/LP features compatibility with standard
   16x50 multi-port serial cards. The BlueStorm also features other
   modes
   of operation to achieve high performance and efficiency. The
   BlueStorm is a PCI compliant Plug and Play device under Windows 2000
   and XP. The BlueStorm features baud rates of up to 921,600 baud and
   automatic hardware and software flow control under Windows2000/XP.
   This ensures high throughput and virtually eliminates data loss,
   while not over burdening your CPU.

   For a more detailed description of our products please visit our
   WWW site at: http://www.connecttech.com


3) BlueStorm/LP DRIVER INSTALLATION:

   Installation consists of installing the BlueStorm in a PCI slot and
   booting up Windows XP/2000. The PCI BIOS and Windows XP will detect
   the BlueStorm as an unknown PCI device, and will request that you
   insert the driver diskette.  Windows XP drivers are installed using
   information provided in an .inf file.  The driver files can be found
   on the BlueStorm distribution diskette. Simply use the Windows XP
   device driver installation dialogue by  telling it the location of
   the BlueStorm  driver files.

   For Example a:\ or c:\temp\ or where ever you have placed them.

   Caution: Windows XP may tend to get confused as to the location of
   the driver files and may ask you again where they are located. Simply
   tell the Windows XP once again where the BlueStorm driver files are
   and the installation will continue.

   Windows XP will now "detect" and install all the BlueStorm ports into
   the system. This process takes a few minutes. 

   The new BlueStorm Serial ports should be compatible with all Windows
   XP serial applications, for example Procomm Plus, RAS and so on.



4) RECENT RELEASES and ENHANCEMENTS TO THE DRIVER:


   Revision 0.09 March 28 2003
   The following is a summary of the changes in this release:
   1. Changed ctifsprt.sys to version 1.0.0.5.
      Fixed a lockup issue on Windows 2000.

   Revision 0.08 March 27 2003
   The following is a summary of the changes in this release:
   1. Changed ctifsprt.sys to version 1.0.0.4.

   Revision 0.06 March 17 2003
   The following is a summary of the changes in this release:
   1. Fixed issue with IOCTL_SERIAL_SET_FIFO_CONTROL disabling FIFOs and ISR
      malfunctioning afterwards due to Rx/Tx count registers not working correctly.

   Revision 0.05 March 5 2003
   The following is a summary of the changes in this release:
   1. Special pool tags reorganized
   2. Versions of drivers incremented due to tag change.

   Revision 0.04 March 4 2003
   The following is a summary of the changes in this release:
   1. Change product name in ctifsprt.sys file

   Revision 0.03 March 3 2003
   The following is a summary of the changes in this release:
   1. Fixed Tx dropped char issue
   2. Fixed TxHolding stuck issue.
   3. Fixed hardware flow control issue.

   Revision 0.02 Feb 18 2003
   The following is a summary of the changes in this release:
   1. Fixed issue with interaction of flow control settings.

   Revision 0.01 Feb 12 2003
   The following is a summary of the changes in this release:
   1. Updated help file.
   2. Updated above readme fixing some errors in the files list.
   3. INF file version refresh.
   4. Updated cocpyinf.dll to newer version.

   Revision 0.00 Feb 5 2003
   The following is a summary of the changes in this release:
   1. 1st release.  Beta.

5) ACCESSING ADVANCED COM PORT PROPERTIES:

   The following instructions outline the process used to access the
   driver's advanced COM port properties configuration dialogue.

   From the Control Panel double click on the System Icon.

   The system properties dialog box will pop up and click on the
   Hardware Tab.

   Click on Device Manager button.

   Double Click the Ports (COM & LPT) section.

   Double Click the COM port you want to change.  This will bring up a 
   Properties page.

   Click on the "Port Settings" Tab.

   Click on the Advanced Button.  The Advanced Port Settings Dialog box
   will pop up.

   There are a number of things that can be changed here.
   
   FIFO LEVELS
   Receive and transmit buffer FIFO levels can be changed.  Higher
   values may increase performance, but sometimes high buffer levels can
   cause connection problems.  Usually the best setting is to leave them
   in the default position.

   COM PORT NUMBER
   A combo box is also provided to allow for COM port number reassignment
   if necessary.

   RS485 OPTIONS
   If the port is a RS485 port (as opposed to the standard RS232),
   selections for different RS485 modes will be enabled.  The default is
   Full Duplex, but 1/2 duplex and Multi-Drop Slave are also available.
   See the on-line help for a description of these modes.

   Clock Frequency
   The BlueStorm's crystal frequency is automatically detected and
   displayed. Contact Connect Tech if you require custom baud rate
   support.

   Reload the Driver
   If checked then the port will be reinitialized by reloading the
   driver.


6) CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT.

   If you have any problems, questions or suggestions regarding the
   BlueStorm/LP, please feel free to contact Connect Tech Inc.
   Connect Tech can be reached in a variety of ways:

   MAIL: Connect Tech Inc.
         42 Arrow Road
         Guelph, Ontario, Canada
         N1K 1S6

   TEL 1 519 836 1291 or 1-800-426-8979 in North America
   FAX 1 519 836 4878

   INTERNET:
   Sales:        sales@connecttech.com
   Tech Support: support@connecttech.com
   WWW:          http://www.connecttech.com

   Be sure to check the support section of our home page for answers to
   technical questions at http://www.connecttech.com. Also be sure to
   browse the knowledge data base. If you do not find what you are
   looking for, please contact the support department and let us know.
   We will be glad to help you.

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