Before You Start
Box Contents
The following items are included with your product:
- Ethernet Digital Input and/or Output/Relay Device (ED)
- Boost.IO Installation CD including manual, Microsoft signed drivers and utilities
- Quick Start Guide
Optional Items
- PW-600 - Global mains power supply unit
- PW-650 - USB port power supply – Ideal for powering your ED device from anywhere using your laptop
Missing Items?
If any of the items are missing from your box or damaged in anyway please contact [email protected]
Requirements
Supported Operating Systems
The Ethernet to DIO product range can be used in the following Microsoft Operating Systems with the supplied Boost.IO drivers:
| Windows Version | 32-bit | 64-bit |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows Server 2012 | - | ✓ |
| Windows 8.1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows 8 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows 2008 R2 | - | ✓ |
| Windows 7 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows Server 2008 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows Vista | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows Server 2003 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows XP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows 2000 | ✓ | - |
Microsoft Signed Drivers
Brainboxes Boost.IO drivers have undergone extensive Microsoft testing with the ED range. Upon passing these tests, the drivers were signed by Microsoft, as an indication of their quality and stability.
System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 400 MHz Pentium or equivalent | 1GHz Pentium or equivalent |
| RAM | 96 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard Disk | Up to 500 MB available space | Up to 500 MB available space |
| Display | 800 x 600, 256 colours | 1024 x 768 high colour, 32-bit |
| CD/DVD Drive | Not required | Not required |
Additional Components:
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (installed automatically with Boost.IO package)
- Windows Installer 3.1 or later (Recommended)
- Internet Explorer 7.0 or later (if using IE)
Network Requirements
- Ethernet network connection (wired)