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Precautions for use
(1) Operating environment of the personal computer used
Refer to Section 3.4 Operating Environment in this manual.
(2) Multi-thread communication
Multi-thread communication is not supported.
(3) Installation
Install the SW4DNF-CCLINK-B after uninstalling SWnDNF-CCLINK.
(4) Overwrite installation
When performing an overwrite installation, install in the same folder where the
previous program is installed.
(5) Start menu
When the software package is uninstalled, items may remain in the start menu.
In this case, reboot the computer.
(6) Software version of the CC-Link master and local modules
For the CC-Link master and local modules, use software version "N" or later.
A module running software version "M" or earlier will not run properly.
(7) CC-Link board ROM version
When connecting to the QCPU (Q mode), be sure to use a CC-Link board
whose ROM version is "W" or later.
The system will not operate correctly if a CC-Link board of "V" or older ROM
version is used.
(8) Multiprocessor PC
Multiprocessor PCs cannot be used because they are not supported by the
driver.
(9) Compatibility with Hyper-Threading technology
Hyper-Threading technology is unavailable as the driver does not support it.
When operating Windows
R
XP Professional, disable the Hyper-Threading
technology on the BIOS setting screen of PC.
When operating Windows
R
2000 Professional, disable the Hyper-Threading
technology on the BIOS setting screen of PC and then reinstall the operating
system.
(For BIOS setting screen, read the manual of the PC used or confirm with the
PC manufacturer.)
(10) PC supporting PCI bus data parity error detection function
This board is incompatible with personal computers that detect the PCI bus
data parity errors.
For use of such a PC, set the PCI bus data parity error detection function to
OFF. Or, use a PC that does not have the function.
For whether the parity error detection function is provided or not and how to set
it off, please contact the PC manufacturer.