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  • Page 1 S E R V E R L T Z E N I T H D A T A S Y S T E M S A B u l l C o m p a n y U s e r ’ s G u i d e...
  • Page 2 DFARS 252.227-7013 (Oct. 1988); or, if provided under a contract or subcontract with NASA or a civilian agency of the Government, this material may be reproduced in accordance with the provisions of the contract or subcontract with Zenith Data Systems Corporation, Hilltop Road, St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085, U.S.A. All other rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Features Chapter 3 Configuring Your System Chapter 4 Upgrades and Options Chapter 5 Problem Solving Appendix A Keyboards Appendix B Memory Configurations Appendix C Option Boards Appendix D Devices Safety Notices Glossary Equipment Log...
  • Page 4 Chapter 1 Introduction Contents Organization ....... 1-1 Notational Conventions ......1-3 Introduction...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This guide tells you how to configure and upgrade your system. Its goal is to familiarize you with all aspects of system configuring and upgrading. Organization Chapter 1 Introduction — Introduces you to the purpose and structure of this guide. Chapter 2 Features —...
  • Page 6 Appendix B Memory Configurations — Defines the allowable memory configurations for your system and the expansion memory module. Appendix C Option Boards — Explains the use of option board jumpers. Appendix D Devices — Explains the use of peripheral device jumpers. Glossary —...

  • Page 7: Notational Conventions

    Notational Conventions The notational conventions listed below are used throughout this manual. A letter, number, symbol, or word in CAPs represents a key on your keyboard. For example, the instruction “press F1” means press the key labeled “F1” on your keyboard. ENTER The ENTER key is interchangeably used as RETURN and CARRIAGE RETURN.
  • Page 8 Notice: Notice indicates the potential to damage equipment or data is present if the user does not take the necessary precautions recommended by the Notice. Note: Notes are used to identify or amplify a point to the reader. A Note may be used to emphasize a recommended sequence of steps.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Features System Board Features ......2-3 CPU Module ......2-3 Memory .

  • Page 10: Features

    (F2-1 OM02152A) The Z SERVER-LT is a modular system that is based on the following major components: A eight-slot (six bus master) EISA Bus Master system board with PC I/O ports and up to 128M of onboard memory. An onboard EISA Bus Master dual channel SCSI-II controller board that supports two channels.
  • Page 11 This system accommodates the needs of a variety of high-performance applications and is compatible with many operating environments, including: MS-DOS® OS/2™ Novell® NetWare® Banyan® Vines® Microsoft® LAN Manager™ SCO® Unix™ Other Unix® systems. Microsoft Windows NT® The Z SERVER-LT is available with floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, tape drives, network boards, multiport boards, and a CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 12: System Board Features

    System Board Features Each model includes an EISA system board that contains the following major components: CPU Module The CPU (central processor unit) module plugs into the system board and contains the appropriate processor. All the processors come equipped with an integrated cache. Memory The system board contains four SIMM sockets that can accommodate 2M, 4M, 8M, 16M, or 32M SIMMs.

  • Page 13: Real-Time Clock/Calendar

    Real-Time Clock/Calendar The real-time clock provides system clock/calendar information stored in a non-volatile memory with an integral backup battery. Bus Master I/O Expansion Slots The system board contains eight EISA bus master I/O (input/output) expansion slots. The EISA architecture supports 32-bit memory addressing and 16-bit or 32-bit data transfers for the CPU, DMA, and bus masters.

  • Page 14: Video

    Video The system has a high-performance SVGA subsystem that supports the following: Hardware and register compatibility with SVGA modes BIOS compatibility with VGA, EGA, CGA, Hercules, and MDA 512K video memory, upgradeable to 1M 16-bit bus for high-speed display memory access Internal VESA video feature connector Resolution up to 1024 768 256.

  • Page 15: System Keylocks

    System Keylocks The system cabinet has a lockable front panel that provides access to the peripheral bays, power switch, system reset button, and keyboard and mouse lock. The keys to the front panel lock are taped to the inside of the front panel. (F4-2 OM02152) Features...

  • Page 16: Security Loophole

    Security Loophole There is also a metal loop protruding through the slot in the back of the side cover that can be padlocked to prevent entry into the system. A padlock is not shipped with the system. (F4-3 OM02148A) Features...
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Configuring Your System Contents Configuring Your System ......3-1 Setup Utility ........3-2 Accessing Setup .

  • Page 18: Configuring Your System

    Configuring Your System There are three ways to configure your system, through the ECU stored on floppy disk, through the Setup utility stored in flash memory (non-volatile memory that is easily changed)., or by changing jumper positions on the system board. If your system has been factory configured, the ECU (EISA configuration utility) and the Setup utility may not need to be run unless you change the password or security features, add...

  • Page 19: Setup Utility

    Setup Utility The Setup utility, located in flash memory on the system board, enables you to check (or change) the system configuration information. Setup stores configuration settings in the battery-backed memory of the real-time clock. These changes take effect when you reboot the system,. During the POST (power-on self-test), the settings are checked against the actual hardware configuration.

  • Page 20: Using Setup

    Using Setup Press PG UPp or PG DN to move from one Setup page to another. Press  or ⊕ to move the highlight up or down. The cursor moves only to the settings that you can change. Press + or – to change the highlighted value of the selected setting.
  • Page 21 Diskette A and Diskette B — Both Diskette A and Diskette B settings allow you to select which type of drive you have installed. Onboard IDE — This setting must always be disabled. Hard Drive 1 and Hard Drive 2 — The setting must always be set to “Not Installed”.
  • Page 22 Offboard VGA/EGA Adapter Installed — Select “Yes” if a video adapter board is installed in the system. Select “No” if the onboard video is the only video used. Keyboard — If you are going to operate your system without a keyboard, select “Not Installed”...
  • Page 23 Boot Device Select — If this option is set to “Floppy or Hard Drive”, the system will try to boot from the floppy drive first. If there is no disk in the drive, the system will then boot from the hard drive.
  • Page 24 Parallel Port — Select a compatible setting if you want the port to be AT-compatible, otherwise select a bi-directional setting. Be sure to choose a base address that is different from the base address of any other parallel port installed in the system. Serial Port 1 —...
  • Page 25 I/O Recovery Time — Set this option to the enhanced mode to take advantage of the EISA bus and provide greater performance. If you experience problems, try standard mode. Posted I/O Writes — Enable this option to provide greater performance. If you experience problems, disable this option. Concurrent Refresh —...

  • Page 26: Ecu

    In order for your system to operate properly, the ECU must be run when new memory is added or EISA add-in boards are installed. The ECU is located on a 3.5-inch system configuration disk that comes with your system. The ECU floppy disk contains configuration files for various system option boards, such as I/O subsystem, multiport, and LAN (local area network) boards.

  • Page 27: Operating The Ecu

    3-10 Operating the ECU Install the EISA add-in boards into your system. Power on the system as described in the Setting Up Guide. Access Setup and enable the onboard floppy disk controller, specify the correct type of floppy disk drive, enable or disable console redirection to the COM ports, and enable the floppy disk drive if it is disabled.

  • Page 28: Command Line Parameters

    3-11 Command Line Parameters There are ECU options that can be enabled by starting the ECU from the command line with the appropriate switch listed below. To enable an option, insert the ECU diskette in drive A and type at the MS-DOS prompt, followed by one of these command A:SD line parameters: Advanced/Dealer mode.

  • Page 29: Other Ecu Configuration Utilities

    3-12 /M Monochrome display. The display screens are shown using monochrome attributes, even on a color display. The default is to display color, unless a monochrome video display is detected. Use this parameter when you have redirected the console to one of the onboard serial ports. /N Modeling mode.
  • Page 30 3-13 Network Password — When the network password is activated, the system boots up, installs all specified drivers, and waits for the password to be entered before it will allow access via the keyboard or mouse. The power-on password must be installed before the network password can be activated.
  • Page 31 3-14 System Speed The system speed selections let you slow the effective system speed to that of an 8 MHz IBM XT/AT system for compatibility with certain older software. (In slow mode, all the primary and the secondary cache logic is disabled.) The “Fast” selection enables the system to run at the full-rated speed of the CPU.

  • Page 32: Jumper Configurations

    3-15 Jumper Configurations The system board jumpers allow you to set specific operating parameters in the system. A jumper is a small plastic-encased conductor (shorting plug) that slips over two jumper pins. To change a jumper setting, use a pair of needle-nose pliers or your fingers to remove the jumper from its current location.
  • Page 33 3-16 JUMPER DESCRIPTION OPTION INSTALL E0191 Flash memory boot Write enable 1 to 2* Write disable 2 to 3 E0290 Enable 1 to 2* Disable 2 to 3 E0291 Floppy disk Write enable 1 to 2* Write protect 2 to 3 E0292 NVRAM Clear disable...

  • Page 34: Updating The Bios

    3-17 Updating the BIOS Power off the system and remove the covers as described in the Upgrades and Options chapter. Ensure that the flash memory jumper, E0721, is on pins 1 and 2 (default). Ensure that the flash memory boot jumper, E0191, is on pins 1 and 2 (default).

  • Page 35: Recovering The Bios

    3-18 Recovering the BIOS The flash memory boot jumper, E091, enables the BIOS flash memory special recovery mode. The system BIOS can be corrupted when the update procedure is aborted due to a power outage. The flash memory contains a protected area that cannot be corrupted.

  • Page 36: Disabling The Onboard Video Controller

    3-19 Disabling the Onboard Video Controller VGA jumper E0290 controls the onboard video controller. In some cases the system detects the option board and disables the onboard video controller. If you suspect that the option board is not being detected correctly, disable the onboard video controller. To disable the onboard video controller, perform the following procedure.

  • Page 37: Resetting The Nvram And Rtc

    3-20 Resetting the NVRAM and RTC Jumper E0292 is used to reset the system’s NVRAM and RTC chip to factory default values. Note: To enable the NVRAM erase function, the password jumper must be enabled. and the flash memory jumper, E0721, must be installed on pins 1 and 2 (default) Power off the system and remove the covers as described in the Upgrades and Options chapter.

  • Page 38: Clearing The Password

    3-21 Clearing the Password Jumper E0390 is used to clear the system password. Power off the system and remove the covers as described in the Upgrades and Options chapter. Move the password jumper E0390 from pins 1 and 2 to pins 2 and 3.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Simm Size For Bank 1

    3-22 Selecting the SIMM Size for Bank 1 Jumper E0392 is used to select the amount of SIMM memory size for bank 1. The default position for this jumper is set to STD (standard mode), pins 1 and 2, when bank 1 contains 2M, 4M, and 8M SIMMs.

  • Page 40: Increasing The Video Buffer Size

    3-23 Increasing the Video Buffer Size Jumper E0720 allows you to increase the onboard video buffer size from 512K to 1M. The following procedure tells how to increase the buffer size: Power off the system and remove the covers as described in the Upgrades and Options chapter.

  • Page 41: Flash Memory Reprogramming Jumper

    3-24 Flash Memory Reprogramming Jumper When the flash reprogramming jumper E0721 is on pins 2 and 3, the flash memory is protected and cannot be updated. This setting also protects the BIOS Setup and EISA configuration information and does not allow the user to change any system settings.

  • Page 42: Remapping Onboard Video Controller Address

    3-25 Remapping Onboard Video Controller Addresses Jumper E0722 allows you to remap access to the I/O registers for the super VGA video controller. The default base address is 03C3H. To change the starting address of the registers to 46E8H, perform the following procedure: Power off the system and remove the covers as described in the Upgrades and Options chapter.

  • Page 43: System Configuration Settings

    3-26 System Configuration Settings The following chart shows the normal settings for the ECU and provides a place for you to record any changes you make to these settings. FUNCTION NORMAL SETTING YOUR CONFIGURATION System Processor Module Auto-configured by system System Board Extended Memory Auto-configured by system System Base Memory Option...
  • Page 44 3-27 FUNCTION NORMAL SETTING YOUR CONFIGURATION Video Option Group Video Type VGA/EGA Off board VGA/EGA Installed? No - Enable Onboard Video Controller via jumper On board Video Controller Primary On board Video BIOS mapping To E0000H 640 X 480 Mode Refresh Rate 60 Hz.

  • Page 45: Adaptec Aic-7770 Scsi Host Adapter (Slot 9)

    3-28 Notes: 1. Cache settings: DX33 — Write through mode; DX50 — Write back mode; DX2/66 — Write through mode 2. These settings are Model Specific and are likely to change. 3. Select the VGA/EGA option to use SVGA. Install the appropriate video drivers for your system environment and applications.

  • Page 46: Bios And Device Configuration

    3-29 BIOS and Device Configuration BIOS Global Configuration This option affects the BIOS only. The following options are available. The normal settings are shown. Removable Disk support Support all removable disks More than 1 GByte Support Disabled More than two drives support Enabled SCSI Device Configuration This option allows you to set specific device parameters for...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Upgrades and Options Contents Static Precautions ........4-1 Preparing Your System .
  • Page 48 Installing an Option Card ......4-27 Removing an Option Card ......4-31 Hard Disk Drives .

  • Page 49: Static Precautions

    Caution: Before doing the procedures in this chapter, make sure that your system is powered off and unplug the AC power cord from the back of the chassis. Failure to disconnect power before opening your system can result in personal injury and equipment damage.

  • Page 50: Preparing Your System

    Preparing Your System Have the following tools available: Phillips screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit) Flat-head screwdriver Needle nose pliers Pen or pencil Utility knife Antistatic wrist strap (recommended). Equipment Log Use the equipment log form located at the end of this manual to record the model and serial number of your system, all installed options, and any other pertinent information specific to your system.

  • Page 51: Removing The System Covers

    Removing the System Covers To install boards and peripherals in your system, you must remove the external side cover and the internal system board cover. Notice: For proper cooling and airflow, do not operate the system with the covers removed. Always replace the covers before powering on the system.
  • Page 52 (F4-1 OM02154A) If necessary, at the cutout area of the side cover, insert your finger tips and gently pry the side cover loose. Slide the side cover backward about two inches until the tabs inside the side cover clear the slots in the chassis. Using both hands, lift the side cover free of the chassis and set it aside.
  • Page 53 Under the side cover, there is an internal metal cover protecting the system board. Remove the six internal cover retaining screws (C). (F4-2 OM02313) Open the right side of the cover until it is 90 degrees relative to the system and disengage the locking tabs (B) from the chassis slots (A).

  • Page 54: Installing The System Covers

    Installing the System Covers Note: If you are setting up the system for the first time, do not reinstall the system covers until you have completed the setting up procedures. Before replacing the system covers, make sure no tools or loose parts have been left inside the system chassis.
  • Page 55 Close the internal cover and align the six cover holes with the corresponding chassis holes. Replace the six internal cover retaining screws. Position the left side cover over the chassis so that it extends about two inches beyond the back of the chassis. (F4-4 OM02154B) Slide the cover toward the front of the system so that the tabs firmly engage in the notches in the chassis frame.

  • Page 56: System Board Simms

    System Board SIMMs The system board contains four SIMM sockets: J0550 and J0551 (bank 0) and J0650 and J0651 (bank 1). Each socket can hold a single-sided or a double-sided, 80 ns, 36-bit SIMM modules with 2M, 4M, 8M, 16M, or 32M of memory (see the Memory Configurations appendix for model numbers).

  • Page 57: Installing Simms

    Installing SIMMs Note: It is recommended that the CPU and the memory module be removed before installing or removing SIMMS on the system board. When properly installed, the SIMM module is oriented at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the system board. Notice: Use extreme care when installing a SIMM module.
  • Page 58 4-10 Beginning with socket J0550, insert the bottom edge of the SIMM into the socket and press down firmly on the SIMM until it seats correctly. When the SIMM seats correctly, hold it at each end and gently push the top edge towards the metal retaining clips (C) of the socket connector until the SIMM snaps into place.

  • Page 59: Removing Simms

    4-11 Removing SIMMs Notice: Use extreme care when removing a SIMM. Too much pressure can break the retaining clips or damage the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the metal retaining clips to release the SIMM. SIMMs must always be installed and removed in pairs. Power off the system and remove the covers as described earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 60 4-12 To remove each SIMM, gently spread the metal retaining clips (A) just enough so that you can pull the top edge of the SIMM (B) away from the clips. (F4-8 54840003) Carefully lift the SIMM away from the socket and store it in an antistatic package.

  • Page 61: Module Retaining Bracket

    4-13 Module Retaining Bracket The module retaining bracket is used to secure the CPU and memory modules in the system board. The bracket must be removed before removing a CPU or a memory module from the system board. After installing the CPU or memory module, the bracket must be installed.
  • Page 62 4-14 (F4-9 54840004) Gently pull the bracket towards you until it clears the chassis. Slide the memory bracket towards the front or the CPU bracket towards the back of the chassis until it comes out of the support panel. Set the bracket aside. The CPU or memory module board can now be removed.

  • Page 63: Installing The Module Retaining Bracket

    4-15 Installing the Module Retaining Bracket To install the CPU module retaining bracket, insert the flat end of the CPU module retaining bracket into the slot near the fan and card guide support panel (1) until it stops. To install the memory module retaining bracket, insert the flat end of the memory module retaining bracket in the back of the chassis (2) until it stops.

  • Page 64: Cpu Module

    4-16 CPU Module Note: The following modules are available for your system: 486DX/33 CPU Module (Short Board) — This module contains a 486DX microprocessor that operates at 33 MHz, with an integrated 128K write-through cache and a socket for a 486DX2/66 OverDrive™...
  • Page 65 4-17 Install the CPU module in connectors J0710, J0730, and J0770 on the system board. Note: Some CPU modules may not use the J0710 connector. (F4-10 54840005) J0770 J0730 J0710 Replace the module retaining bracket as described earlier in this chapter. Replace the covers and power on the system.

  • Page 66: Removing The Cpu Module

    4-18 Removing the CPU Module Power off the system and remove the covers as described earlier in this chapter. Remove the module retaining bracket as described earlier in this chapter. Remove the CPU module from connectors J0710, J0730, and J0770 on the system board and place it on an antistatic foam pad or on a grounded workstation.

  • Page 67: Memory Module

    4-19 Memory Module Note: Any time a memory module is replaced or memory is added, you must run the ECU to reconfigure the system. Failure to comply will result in degraded system performance. Installing the Memory Module Power off the system and remove the covers as described earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 68 4-20 Install the memory module in connector J0520 on the system board. (F4-12 54840006) J0520 Install the module retaining bracket as described earlier in this chapter. Replace the covers and power on the system. Run the ECU to configure the system as described in the Configurations chapter.

  • Page 69: Removing The Memory Module

    4-21 Removing the Memory Module Power off the system and remove the covers as described earlier in this chapter. Remove the module retaining bracket as described earlier in this chapter. Remove the memory module from connector J0520 on the system board and place it on an antistatic foam pad or on a grounded workstation.
  • Page 70 4-22 Note: For naming purposes only, the lower sockets are referred to as bank 4 later in this chapter. Holding the SIMM module only by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package. With the notched edge (A) of the SIMM facing towards the left edge of the module, position the SIMM (B) at a 45 angle relative to the socket on the board and insert the bottom edge of the SIMM into the socket.
  • Page 71 4-23 When the SIMM is seated correctly, hold it at each end and gently push the top edge towards the metal retaining clips of the socket connector until the SIMM snaps into place, oriented at an angle of 90 degrees relative to the memory module.
  • Page 72 4-24 JUMPER BANK JUMPER POSITION SIMM SIZE 1 to 2* 2M, 4M, and 8M 2 to 3 16M and 32M 1 to 2* 2M, 4M, and 8M 2 to 3 16M and 32M 1 to 2* 2M, 4M, and 8M 2 to 3 16M and 32M 1 to 2*...

  • Page 73: Removing Memory Module Simms

    4-25 Removing Memory Module SIMMs Notice: Use extreme care when removing a SIMM. Too much pressure can break the retaining clips or damage the socket slot. Apply only enough pressure on the metal retaining clips to release the SIMM. SIMMs must always be installed or removed in pairs. Power off the system and remove the covers as described earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 74 4-26 (F4-15 54840009) Carefully lift the SIMM away from the socket and store it in an antistatic package. After removing SIMMs, replace the memory module, as described earlier in this chapter. Replace the covers and power on the system. Run the ECU to configure the system as described in the ConfigurationS chapter.

  • Page 75: Option Cards

    4-27 Option Cards This section describes how to install and remove an EISA option card. The system board has eight expansion slots that can accept any EISA or ISA option card (except for an 8-bit drop card that fits only in an 8-bit PC XT connector). Notice: Do not overload the system board by installing option cards that exceed an average current of 2A.
  • Page 76 4-28 (F4-16 54840011) Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Remove the option card from its protective wrapper, holding the card only by the edges. Do not touch the card components or the gold connectors. Record the option board serial number in the equipment log. Set any card jumpers or switches as described in the “Option Boards”...
  • Page 77 4-29 Note: Refer to the Option Boards appendix for slot assignments. (F4-17 54840012) Align the rounded notch in the retaining bracket with the threaded hole in the expansion slot frame. The retaining bracket fits into the space that was occupied by the expansion slot cover.
  • Page 78 4-30 Note: The hard disk activity LED cable comes with the SCSI hard disk adapter board. 10. If you have installed a SCSI host adapter board, disconnect P1 of the hard disk drive signal cable from channel A of the onboard SCSI host adapter and connect it to the host adapter board in slot 7.

  • Page 79: Removing An Option Card

    4-31 Removing an Option Card Note: Expansion slot covers must be installed on all vacant slots to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to assure proper cooling of the system components. Power off the system and remove the covers as described earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 80: Hard Disk Drives

    4-32 Hard Disk Drives The system supports a variety of SCSI devices. As shipped, the system may not contain any hard disk drives. Contact your sales representative or dealer for a list of approved devices. Notice: The system uses single-ended SCSI host adapter and devices.
  • Page 81 4-33 Using the screws and grounding clips supplied with the drive, attach a plastic snap-in slide rail (B) to each side of the 3.5-inch hard disk drive (A). (F4-19 54840019) Note: Be sure the countersunk holes on the snap-in rail are facing outward.
  • Page 82 4-34 (F4-20 54840028) Push the drive into the bay until the snap-in rails lock in place. (F4-21 54840029) Upgrades and Options...
  • Page 83 4-35 Connect the signal and power cables to the drives as shown. Note: The in line single ended active SCSI terminator is factory installed on P7 of the SCSI signal cable. This terminator must remain in position P7 regardless of the number or type of SCSI devices installed.

  • Page 84: Removing An Internal Scsi Hard Disk Drive

    4-36 Removing an Internal SCSI Hard Disk Drive Power off the system and remove the covers as described earlier in this chapter. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the back of the drive. It may be necessary to completely remove the cable from all the drives before the drive can be removed.

  • Page 85: Front Panel Cover

    4-37 Front Panel Cover The plastic, upper front panel cover assembly consists of three parts: a base panel, an inner panel with two removable filler panels, and a door. If you are installing peripheral devices in the external bays below the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, you must remove the appropriate filler panels.

  • Page 86: Installing The Front Panel Cover

    4-38 Installing the Front Panel Cover Power off the systemas described earlier in this chapter. Position the inner panel and door assembly in front of the base panel so that the tabs on the inner panel engage in slots on the left side of the base panel (A). See preceding illustration.

  • Page 87: Removing A Device

    4-39 Caution: CD-ROM devices contain a laser system and are classified as “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTS.” To use these devices properly, thoroughly read the documentation provided by the CD-ROM manufacturer, and keep the documentation for future reference. In case of any trouble with a CD-ROM, please contact your nearest service representative.
  • Page 88 4-40 (F4-24 54840024) Support the device in front of the system, and disconnect the power cable and ribbon data cable. Each plastic, snap-in slide rail is attached to the device with two screws. An EMI/ESD grounding clip is installed on each rail under the screw head near the front of the device.
  • Page 89 4-41 (F4-25 54840025) Remove and save the four screws, two ground clips, and two snap-in slide rails from the device. Install the appropriate filler panel into the front panel. Replace the front panel and power on the system. Remove the drive serial number from the equipment log. Upgrades and Options...

  • Page 90: Installing A Device

    4-42 Installing a Device Power off the system and remove the covers as described earlier in this chapter. Remove the front panel as described earlier in this chapter. Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Remove the device from its protective wrapper and place it on an antistatic surface.
  • Page 91 4-43 (F4-26 54840026) While supporting the device in front of the system, connect the power cable to the device; the connector is keyed and can be inserted only one way. While supporting the device in front of the system, connect the ribbon data cable to the device;...
  • Page 92 4-44 Note: If you are installing a SCSI device, please be certain that you are using the 50-pin SCSI data cable. This cable comes from the lower drive bays to the space behind the externally accessible bays and terminates on the front panel board.

  • Page 93: Installing An Overdrive Processsor

    4-45 Installing an OverDrive Processor Notice: To avoid damaging the CPU module, you must remove the module from the system board before installing or removing an upgrade processor. Note: Only the 486DX/33 modules are upgradeable. Long 486DX/33 CPU Module: Power off the system and remove the covers as described earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 94 4-46 (F4-28 54840036) Pin 1 Install the CPU module as described in the CPU Module section. Replace the covers and power on the system. Run the ECU and verify the correct processor was installed. Save the configuration. Upgrades and Options...

  • Page 95: Short 486Dx/33 Cpu Module

    4-47 Short 486DX/33 CPU Module: Power off the system and remove the covers as described earlier in this chapter. Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap. Remove the CPU module from the system board as described in “Removing the CPU Module” earlier in this chapter. Place the CPU module on an antistatic surface.
  • Page 96 4-48 F4-30 54842204 To keep the CPU module from moving, place one hand on the socket at (A). With your other hand, grasp the socket lever handle (B) and gently push the it away from the socket while raising the handle straight up until it is perpendicular to the socket.
  • Page 97 4-49 Being careful not to bend the pins, press down on the processor until it seats in the socket. 10. To keep the CPU module from moving, place one hand on the socket at (A). 11. With your other hand, grasp the socket lever handle (B) and gently push the lever down until it snaps into the lock position.

  • Page 98: Problem Solving

    Chapter 5 Problem Solving Contents Initial System Startup ....... 5-1 Checklist .

  • Page 99: Initial System Startup

    This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while using the system. Initial System Startup Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less frequent cause. Checklist Is the line voltage selector switch on the back of the power supply set to the correct input voltage.
  • Page 100 Are all jumper and switch settings on option boards and peripheral devices correct? To check these settings, see the respective appendixes. If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts; for example, two option boards sharing the same interrupt. Are all SIMMs installed correctly? Refer to the Upgrades and Options chapter for installation instructions.

  • Page 101: Running New Application Software

    Running New Application Software Problems that occur when you run new application software are usually related to the software. Faulty equipment is much less likely, especially if other software runs correctly. Checklist Does the system meet the minimum hardware requirements for the software? Refer to the software documentation.

  • Page 102: After System Has Been Running Correctly

    After System Has Been Running Correctly Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have been running correctly often indicate equipment failure. However, many situations that are easy to correct can also cause such problems. Checklist If you are running the software from a floppy disk, try a new copy of the software.

  • Page 103: Resetting The System

    Resetting the System There are three ways to reset the system: CTRL + ALT + DELl Pressing these keys clears system memory and reloads the operating system. This is a “soft boot” reset. Reset button Pushing the reset button clears the system memory, restarts the POST, and reloads the operating system.

  • Page 104: Additional Troubleshooting Procedures

    Additional Troubleshooting Procedures This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a problem and locating its source. Error Checking Each time you turn on the system, the POST runs automatically and checks the system board, CPU module, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.
  • Page 105 To prepare the system for diagnostic testing, perform the following: Notice: Power off the system and any external peripheral devices before disconnecting the peripheral cables from the system. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral devices.
  • Page 106 If you do not press the space bar, the above message will remain on the screen for a few seconds. Then a message similar to the following will appear: To retry boot press: .......ESC To configure system press: ....F A listing of all error messages that POST can generate is located at the end of this chapter.

  • Page 107: Specific Problems And Corrective Actions

    Specific Problems and Corrective Actions This section provides possible solutions for the following specific problems: Power LED does not light System cooling fans do not rotate No characters appear on screen Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect No beep or incorrect beep pattern Floppy disk drive access LED does not light Hard disk drive access LED does not light The ECU does not boot...

  • Page 108: System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate

    5-10 System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Note: The system has two cooling fans: one is mounted on the chassis panel behind the front panel LEDs and the other is an integral part of the power supply. There are no serviceable components inside the power supply.

  • Page 109: Characters Are Distorted Or Incorrect

    5-11 If you are using an option video controller board, perform the following: Verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the system board connector. Disable the onboard video controller by moving the video jumper E0290 from pins 1 and 2 (ON position) to pins 2 and 3 (OFF position).

  • Page 110: Incorrect Or No Beep Pattern

    5-12 Incorrect Or No Beep Pattern Check the following: Is the speaker enabled? Is the speaker cable connected to the system board? If the system operates normally, but there was no beep, the speaker may be defective. Verify that the speaker is enabled by running Setup.

  • Page 111: Hard Disk Drive Activity Led Does Not Light

    5-13 Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Does Not Light If you have installed one or more hard disk drives in your system, check the following: Are the power and signal cables to the hard disk drive properly installed? Is the optional disk controller board fully seated in the system board connector? Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the hard disk drive and controller board set correctly?

  • Page 112: Problems With Application Software

    5-14 Problems with Application Software If you have problems with application software, perform the following: Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. Refer to the software installation and operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software. Verify a different copy of the software to see if the problem is with the copy you are using.

  • Page 113: Error Messages

    5-15 Error Messages This section describes the various screen messages and error beep codes of the system. Information is grouped as follows: POST and boot error messages POST and boot informational messages Runtime messages System board errors Beep codes for fatal errors Beep codes for nonfatal errors Problem Solving...

  • Page 114: Post And Boot Error Messages

    5-16 POST and Boot Error Messages POST displays messages to indicate errors in hardware, software, or firmware, or to provide other information. The following table lists a general grouping of error messages. POST ERROR COUNTDOWN MESSAGE NUMBER NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION Start at POST CPU Register test 8742 Initialization...
  • Page 115 5-17 POST ERROR COUNTDOWN MESSAGE NUMBER NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION First 64K RAM chip or data line Call your service representative failure - bit 3 First 64K RAM chip or data line Call your service representative failure - bit 4 First 64K RAM chip or data line Call your service representative failure - bit 5 First 64K RAM chip or data line...
  • Page 116 5-18 POST ERROR COUNTDOWN MESSAGE NUMBER NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION First 64K address line failure Call your service representative First 64K RAM parity test failure Call your service representative Initialize stack Initialize keyboard buffer Fatal on-board video BIOS conflict at E0000H On-board video BIOS conflict at E0000H Fatal on-board video BIOS conflict at C0000H...
  • Page 117 5-19 POST ERROR COUNTDOWN MESSAGE NUMBER NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION DMA register test (slave) DMA register failure (slave) Call your service representative DMA register test (master) DMA register failure (master) Call your service representative Programmable interrupt controller register test (master) Programmable interrupt controller register Call your service representative test failure (Master) Programmable interrupt controller register...
  • Page 118 5-20 POST COUNTDOWN ERROR NUMBER MESSAGE NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION Display signon message Timer tick interrupt test “490: No timer tick interrupt” Run Setup utility. If problem persists , call your service representative. Shutdown test Shutdown failure Call your service representative EISA extended devices test “460: Fail save timer NMI failure.”...
  • Page 119 5-21 POST ERROR COUNTDOWN MESSAGE NUMBER NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION “371: Keyboard clock line failure.” Check the keyboard connection. If the connection is good, the keyboard controller may have failed. If problem persists, call your service representative. “372: Keyboard data line failure.” Check the keyboard connection.
  • Page 120 5-22 POST ERROR COUNTDOWN MESSAGE NUMBER NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION “291: Memory data line failure at Run Setup utility. If problem xxxx:0000 to xxxx:FFFF.” persists, call your service representative. “292: Memory odd/even logic failure at Run Setup utility. If problem xxxx:0000 to xxxx:FFFF.” persists, call your service representative.
  • Page 121 5-23 POST ERROR COUNTDOWN MESSAGE NUMBER NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION Coprocessor test “160: Coprocessor failure” Run Setup utility. If problem persists, call your service representative. Check for invalid configuration Chipset initialization 8 “140: Shadow of system BIOS failed” Access window info setup Run Setup utility.
  • Page 122 5-24 POST ERROR COUNTDOWN MESSAGE NUMBER NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION Enable cache “090: Internal cache test failed; cache Run Setup utility. If problem disabled.” persists, call your service representative. “085: Shadow of BIOS at E0000H-E7FFFH failed” “084: Shadow of BIOS at C8000H-CFFFFH failed”...
  • Page 123 5-25 POST ERROR COUNTDOWN MESSAGE NUMBER NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION Report configuration errors and prompt for configuration utility “040: Configuration error: slot x.” Run Setup utility. If problem persists, call your service representative. “041: ID mismatch error: slot x.” Run Setup utility. If problem persists, call your service representative.
  • Page 124 5-26 POST COUNTDOWN ERROR NUMBER MESSAGE NUMBER MESSAGE SOLUTION “980: Unresolved memory parity Run Setup utility. If problem error.” persists, call your service representative. “981: Memory parity error at Run Setup utility. If problem xxxx:yyyy.” persists, call your service representative. “982: I/O expansion board NMI;...

  • Page 125: Beep Codes

    5-27 Beep Codes If POST can display a message on the video display screen, it causes the speaker to beep twice as the message appears. However, POST cannot display messages when an error occurs before the video display is initialized. Instead, it emits a series of beeps.
  • Page 126 5-28 FATAL ERROR BEEP CODES BEEP CODE ERROR MESSAGE PORT 80H 1-1-3 RTC write/read failure 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 1-2-1 Programmable interval timer failure 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure 1-2-3 DMA page register write/read failure 1-3-1 RAM refresh verification failure 1-3-3 1st 64K RAM chip or data line failure 1-3-4...
  • Page 127 5-29 FATAL ERROR BEEP CODES (Continued) BEEP CODE ERROR MESSAGE PORT 80H 2-3-1 Bit 8 1st 64K RAM failure 2-3-2 Bit 9 1st 64K RAM failure 2-3-3 Bit A 1st 64K RAM failure 2-3-4 Bit B 1st 64K RAM failure 2-4-1 Bit C 1st 64K RAM failure 2-4-2...
  • Page 128 Appendix A Keyboards Contents Belgian ........A-1 Danish .

  • Page 129: Belgian

    This appendix contains language-specific keyboard layouts. Belgian (F1: Belgian) Print Scroll Pause Screen Lock Sys Rq Break ° Insert Home Page Lock & é § è ç à Delete Page Down Home PgUp £ Caps Lock µ ù > Enter <...

  • Page 130: French

    French Impr Arret Pause Echap ecran defil (F3: French) Sys Rq Attn ° Inser Verr & é è à ç £ Entree Suppr ¤ µ > § Entr < Ctrl Alt Gr Ctrl Inser Suppr French Canadian Print Print Scroll Scroll Pause Pause...

  • Page 131: German

    German Druck Rollen Pause (F5: German) S-Abf Untbr § & ÷ Einfg Pos 1 Bild ß Ü Entf Ende Bild Pos 1 Bild Ä > Enter < Ende Bild ’ Strg Alt Gr Strg ´ Einfg Entf Italian Stamp Bloc Pausa Scorr (F6: Italian)

  • Page 132: Latin American Spanish

    Latin American Spanish Impr Bloq Pause Pant Despl (F7: Latin-Am) Pet Sis Inter & Insert Inicio Bloq Supr Inicio Re Pag Bloq Mayus > Intro < Av Pag ’ Ctrl Alt Gr Ctrl Supr Norwegian Print Scroll Pause Screen Lock (F8: Norwegi) Sys Rq Break...

  • Page 133: Portuguese

    Portuguese Print Scroll Pause Screen Lock (F9: Portugue) Sys Rq Break & » Insert Home Page Lock § » £ Delete Page Down Home PgUp Ç Caps Lock > Enter < PgDn ’ Ctrl Alt Gr Ctrl Spanish Impr Bloq Pausa Pant Despl...

  • Page 134: Swedish

    Swedish Print Scroll Pause Screen Lock (F11: Swedish) Sys Rq Break ¤ & & ½ Insert Home Page Lock § £ Å Delete Page Down Home PgUp Caps Ä Lock > Enter < PgDn ’ Ctrl Alt Gr Ctrl Swiss Print Scroll Pause...

  • Page 135: U.k. English

    U.K. English Print Scroll Pause Screen Lock (F13: UK-Engli) Sys Rq Break £ & Insert Home Page Lock Delete Page Down Home PgUp Caps Lock ’ < > Enter PgDn ’ Ctrl Alt Gr Ctrl U.S. English Print Scroll Pause Screen Lock (F14: US-Engli)

  • Page 136: Memory Configurations

    Appendix B Memory Configurations The model numbers for the memory SIMMs are listed in the table below: SIMM SIZE ZDS MODEL NUMBER ME-0432 ME-0102 ME-0442 ME-0092 ME-0500...
  • Page 137 The following table lists the distribution of SIMMs for system memory configurations. Note: There are four pairs of SIMM sockets on the system board. All SIMMs must be installed in pairs of the same type. The table indicates the number of SIMMs of each type. SIZE (M) Note: SIMM size is indicated in Megabytes.
  • Page 138 The following table shows the distribution of SIMMs sizes for each expansion module memory size: Note: There are eight pairs of SIMM sockets on the system board. All SIMMs must be installed in pairs of the same type. The table indicates the number of SIMMs of each type. TOTAL MEMORY SIZE 112M 112M...
  • Page 139 TOTAL MEMORY SIZE 128M 128M 128M 128M 144M 144M 160M 160M 160M 176M 192M 192M 208M 224M 256M Memory Configurations...
  • Page 140 Appendix C Option Boards Contents Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations ....C-1 ISA SCSI Host Adapter ......C-2 Installation Notes .
  • Page 141 Controller/Adapter Hardware Configurations PRIMARY/ MEMORY OPTION SECONDARY ADDRESS ADDRESS SLOT NE3200 Primary NE3200 Secondary SMC8013 Primary 240-25F D0000-D1FFF SMC8013 Secondary 260-27F D4000-D5FFF DIGI 1/8 Primary 200-21F C0000-CFFFF DIGI 1/8 Secondary 220-23F C0000-CFFFF DIGI 1/16 Primary C8000-CFFFF DIGI 1/16 Secondary C0000-C7FFF 1, 2 1540B Primary...

  • Page 142: Isa Scsi Host Adapter

    ISA SCSI Host Adapter The ISA SCSI Host Adapter (Model IF-0430) is an AHA-1540B ISA bus master single-ended SCSI host adapter. Install this host adapter in slot 7. Installation Notes Refer to the Upgrades and Options chapter for general information about installing boards into the system. The following information is specific to installing this board.

  • Page 143: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings The following tables show the normal jumper settings on the board. FUNCTION SETTING SCSI Address SCSI Parity Enabled Terminators Installed Terminating Power Supplying Synch-Negotiation Enabled DMA Channel Interrupt Channel AT Port Address 330h AT BIOS Address DC000H, Enabled BIOS Wait State 0, Disabled DMA Transfer Speed...

  • Page 144: J5 General Control Settings

    J5 General Control Settings INSTALLED NUMBER NOT INSTALLED FUNCTION COMMENTS Installed Sync Transfer negotiation enable Not Installed Factory Use Only Not Installed SCSI Parity Disable Not Installed SCSI Address Bit 0 Installed = 0 Not Installed SCSI Address Bit 1 Installed = 0 Not Installed SCSI Address Bit 2...

  • Page 145: J7 Address Selection Settings

    J7 Address Selection Settings INSTALLED NUMBER NOT INSTALLED FUNCTION COMMENTS Not Installed Not Used Installed I/O Port Address Sel A Add: 330H Not Installed I/O Port Address Sel B Not Installed I/O Port Address Sel C Not Installed BIOS Wait State Sel A Not Installed BIOS Wait State Sel B Not Installed...
  • Page 146 (C-1 ADAHA) A - Device Activity Connector for remote LED. B - SCSI Bus Terminators Option Boards...

  • Page 147: Smc Isa Lan Board

    SMC ISA LAN Board ® The SMC ISA LAN board (Model IF-0270) is a 16-bit Ethernet LAN controller with a connector for 10 base 2 (coaxial), 10 base 5 (thick), and 10 base T (twisted pair). Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for slot assignments.

  • Page 148: Digiboard Pc/8E

    DigiBoard PC/8e The ISA DigiBoard (Model IF-0120) is an eight-port multiport board that can be used to connect up to eight terminals or printers to the system. Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for slot assignments. (C-3: BOARD1) Jumper J1 on pins 2-3 DIP Switch DS1...

  • Page 149: Digiboard Eisa C/X

    DigiBoard EISA C/X The Digiboard EISA C/X (Model IF-0130) is a 16-port multiport board that can be used to connect up to 128 terminals or printers to the system, using eight concentrators. Refer to the table at the beginning of this chapter for slot assignments. Installation Notes Set configuration parameters as listed in this appendix.

  • Page 150: Eisa Scsi Host Adapter

    C-10 EISA Onboard SCSI Host Adapter The system board incorporates a two channel (A and B) SCSI controller that appears to the system as an Adaptec AIC-7770 EISA Host Adapter in slot 9. Both system board SCSI connectors are located near the bottom of the chassis. The channel A connector is on the left when you are facing the system board.

  • Page 151: Bios And Device Configuration

    C-11 Slot 9 — Adaptec AIC-7770 SCSI Host Adapter Host Adapter Interface Definitions Interrupt Level IRQ 11 Bus Release Time ....60 BCLKS Data FIFO Threshold .

  • Page 152: Utilities

    C-12 SCSI Device Configuration This option allows you to set specific device parameters for SCSI channels A and B. The normal settings are shown in the following table. Configuration Setting for SCSI Devices (2 x 8) Channel A Device ID Error if Device Not Found BIOS Support Option Send Start Unit Command...

  • Page 153: Eisa Ne3200 Ethernet Host Adapter

    C-13 EISA NE3200 Ethernet Host Adapter The EISA NE3200 Host Adapter is designed to operate in standard EISA class computers. It can be used in a network that uses either the thick AUI (15 pin) cable or the thin coaxial cable (BNC - Cheapernet). To use one host adpater install the board in slot 1.
  • Page 154 C-14 If Secondary Novel NE 3200 Bus Master Ethernet is installed: Slot 2 - Novel NE 3200 Bus Master Ethernet NE3200 Interrupt Selection....IRQ15 Edge Triggered *NE 3200 Connector Selected....Cheapernet (BNC) *This selection is dependent on the network supported. Select Cheapernet (BNC) for thin coaxial cable network connections and select Ethernet (15-pin D) for thick AUI cable network connections.
  • Page 155 Appendix D Devices Contents Drive Bay Assignments ......D-1 245M SCSI Hard Disk Drive ..... . . D-2 User Selectable Jumper Settings .
  • Page 156 DAT Drive ....... D-23 Cassette Loading and Unloading ....D-23 Front Panel .

  • Page 157: Drive Bay Assignments

    Drive Bay Assignment Install drive in internal bays 1 through 4 in the following sequence. For channel A assignment: Bay 4 SCSI Address 4 Channel A Bay 3 SCSI Address 3 Channel A Bay 2 SCSI Address 1 Channel A Bay 1 SCSI Address 0 Channel A...

  • Page 158: 245M Scsi Hard Disk Drive

    245M SCSI Hard Disk Drive The Model DH-0800 is a 245M SCSI hard disk drive. The characteristics of the 245M hard disk drive are: CHARACTERISTIC AMOUNT Capacity (Formatted; 512 byte/ sectors) 245M Number of Heads Number of Cylinders 1691 Average Seek Time 12 ms User Selectable Jumper Settings Note: If jumpers are removed, please save the jumpers as they...
  • Page 159 J7 PINS DEFAULT DESCRIPTION Parity IN = Enabled OUT = Disabled Remote start IN = Enabled OUT = Disabled J8 PINS DEFAULT DESCRIPTION Removed for key Clock ground External spindle clock sync Remote LED - Remote LED + NOTE All other pins are reserved. (no jumpers are installed) J5 PINS SCSI ID ID 0...

  • Page 160: Scsi Termination

    J6 PINS DEFAULT TERMINATOR POWER SOURCE ON – From SCSI connector ON – From power connector ON – To SCSI connector only 1-2, 3-4 Both ON – From power connector and to SCSI bus ON – Terminating resistors not installed J9 PINS DEFAULT ACTIVE/PASSIVE TERMINATION...

  • Page 161: 500M Scsi Hard Disk Drive

    500M SCSI Hard Disk Drive The Model DH-0810 is a 500M SCSI hard disk drive. The characteristics of the 500M hard disk drive are: CHARACTERISTIC AMOUNT Capacity (Unformatted) 635M Capacity (Formatted) 535M Number of Heads Number of Cylinders 1872 Average Seek Time (read/write) 10.5/11.2 ms User Selectable Jumper Settings Note: Save any jumpers you remove, as they may be needed in...
  • Page 162 J2 PIN NAME DEFAULT DESCRIPTION J2 PINS RESERVED Must be OUT DELAY MOTOR OUT** Must be OUT START MOTOR START Must be OUT if using the 1540B (ISA) Host Adapter ENABLE Must be IN if using the 1740A (EISA) Host Adapter WRITE Must be OUT PROTECT...

  • Page 163: Scsi Id Jumper Settings

    SCSI ID Jumper Settings Terminal J6 determines the SCSI ID and whether the spindle synchronization is enabled and whether an external LED is used. The following tables show the SCSI ID and jumper settings. Refer to the illustration at the end of this section for the location of the J6 terminal on the board.

  • Page 164: Scsi Termination

    SCSI Termination If the drive you are installing has terminator resistors installed, you must remove them. Refer to the illustration at the end of this section for the location of the terminator resistors. Termination is supplied by an inline SCSI termination connected to the SCSI signal cable at P7.

  • Page 165: 1G Scsi Hard Disk Drive

    1G SCSI Hard Disk Drive The Model DH-0820 is a 1G SCSI hard disk drive. The characteristics of the 1G hard disk drive are: CHARACTERISTIC AMOUNT Capacity (Unformatted) 1.248G Capacity (Formatted) 1.054G Number of Heads Number of Cylinders 1872 Average Seek Time (read/write) 10.5/11.2 ms User Selectable Jumper Settings Note: Save any jumpers you remove, as they may be needed in...
  • Page 166 D-10 J2 PIN NAME DEFAULT DESCRIPTION J2 PINS RESERVED Must be OUT DELAY MOTOR Must be OUT START MOTOR START Must be OUT if using the 1540B (ISA) Host Adapter ENABLE Must be IN if using the 1740A (EISA) Host Adapter WRITE Must be OUT PROTECT...

  • Page 167: Scsi Id Jumper Settings

    D-11 SCSI ID Jumper Settings Terminal J5 determines the SCSI ID and whether the spindle synchronization is enabled and whether an external LED is used. The following tables show the SCSI ID and jumper settings. Refer to the illustration at the end of this section for the location of the J6 terminal on the board.

  • Page 168: Scsi Termination

    D-12 SCSI Termination If the drive you are installing has terminator resistors installed, you must remove them. Refer to illustration at the end of this section for the location of the terminator resistors. Termination is supplied by the terminator plug on the end of the SCSI signal cable P7.

  • Page 169: Cd Rom

    D-13 CD ROM The Model D0-0035 is a SCSI CD ROM device. The following information is presented to assist you in installing, operating and maintaining the CD-ROM drive. (D-4: CDROM) CD-ROM Front Panel Caution: CD-ROM devices contain a laser system and are classified as “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTS.”...

  • Page 170: Controls And Functions

    D-14 Controls and Functions CD Caddy Loading Slot (A) This is a loading slot for inserting a CD Caddy. When power is off, the loading function cannot be activated (even if the CD Caddy is inserted into the slot). When reloading the CD Caddy, which is ejected by the operation of the EJECT button described below, the loading function cannot be activated unless the CD Caddy is first pulled out more than 5mm from the ejected...

  • Page 171: Rear Panel Functions

    D-15 Rear Panel Functions The following functions are located on the rear panel: Analog Audio Output Mode Select Pins Signal Interface (SCSI) DC Power Connector (D-5: CDROM2) +12V ID1 ID2 ID3 PRTY PRV/ALW TEST TERM Devices...

  • Page 172: Jumper Setting

    D-16 Jumper Setting Jumpers Jumper block A selects SCSI-ID numbers, parity option, media eject options, test functions, and terminator power. The actual settings by the jumpers are changed only after the power is turned ON. If any settings are changed, turn the power OFF once and ON again.

  • Page 173: Terminators

    D-17 Terminators Remove the terminating resistors from the drive. Termination is supplied by the inline terminator plug on the end of the SCSI signal cable at P7. Bay Assignment The CD-ROM device should be installed in upper Bay B, located above the control panel.

  • Page 174: Cd Caddy

    D-18 CD Caddy Refer to the following illustration for proper handling of the CD Caddy. When setting a disc into the CD Caddy, take care that the label side of the disc faces the transparent cover. Note: The drive employs an auto-loading feature, so do not force the CD Caddy into the CD Caddy slot of the drive.

  • Page 175: 525M Qic Tape Device

    D-19 525M QIC Tape Device The Model DT-0200 is a 525M QIC (Quarter Inch Cartridge) tape device. The following information is presented to assist you in installing, operating and maintaining the 525M QIC Tape Device. The 525M QIC Tape Device is installed in Bay C of the computer.

  • Page 176: Selecting Drive Number And Parity

    D-20 Selecting Drive Number and Parity The factory default drive number setting is Drive 2. If the Drive has to be set up as a different unit number, the jumpers have to be inserted according to the following table (Strap connected = IN). SEL2 SEL1 SEL0...

  • Page 177: Drive Bay Assignments

    D-21 (FD-9: 54840035) Bay Assignment The 525M QIC tape device should be installed in upper Bay C, located above the control panel. DEVICE 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive (Drive A) (Always installed) 1.2M Floppy Disk Drive 1.44M Floppy Disk Drive (Drive B) CD ROM (SCSI address 5) 525M Tape (SCSI address 2) DAT (SCSI address 6)

  • Page 178: Preventive Maintenance

    D-22 Preventive Maintenance The only maintenance normally rquired is to clean the read/write head. It may be cleaned through the cartridge slot. The Tandberg Data TDC Cleaning Cartridge Kit is recommended for head cleaning. IMPORTANT! Do not use any hard or sharp objects that might scratch the surface of the head! Even small scratches may damage the head permanently! Always clean the head immediately after using a new cartridge,...

  • Page 179: Dat Drive

    D-23 DAT Drive The Model DT-0210 is a 1.3/2.0G DAT Drive. The following configuration and operation information is presented to assist you with the installation and operation of the DAT Drive. The DAT Drive is installed in Bay C of the computer. Cassette Loading and Unloading The cassette insertion slot on the front panel of the drive provides for easy loading and unloading of the tape cassette.
  • Page 180 D-24 The following illustration shows the sliding write-protect tab on the DAT cassette and its positions for write permit (1) and write protected (2). (D-11: 65040009) Devices...

  • Page 181: Front Panel

    D-25 The following table lists the five cassette types that may be used with the DAT device. COMPANY DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER CAPACITY Archive Cleaning Cassette M7301, Carlisle 60 Meter Cassette HS-4mm/60 1.3G Archive 60 Meter Cassette M31300 1.3G Maxell 60 Meter Cassette HS 4/60 1.3G Fuji...
  • Page 182 D-26 The following table summarizes the operation of the front panel LEDs. ACTION MEANING Amber ON (Lit) The drive is reading or writing the tape. Amber Flashing A hardware fault occurred or moisture was Rapidly detected. Green ON (Lit) A cassette was inserted and does NOT generate excess errors.

  • Page 183: Rear Panel

    D-27 Rear Panel The following illustration shows the DAT Device rear panel. Callouts reference the following: SCSI port External SCSI Address Header Terminators (Pin 1) Terminator power Header Terminator Location SW1 Configuration Switch SW1 Default Settings (D-13: 53030005) Devices...
  • Page 184 D-28 The following illustration shows the default settings for the DAT device (view looking from the rear of the drive) and the following table illustrates the switch settings for selecting the SCSI addresses. Callouts reference the following: S8 Self-test: Default = ON (enabled) S7/S6 Reserved: Default = OFF S5 Parity: Default = ON (enabled) S4 SCSI Mode: Default = ON (SCSI-2)

  • Page 185: Scsi Termination

    D-29 SCSI SWITCH SETTINGS ADDRESS * Default Setting SCSI Termination If the drive you are installing has terminator resistors installed, you must remove them. Refer to the illustration at the end of this section for the location of the terminator resistors. Termination is supplied by the inline terminator plug on the end of the SCSI signal cable (P7) Bay Assignment...

  • Page 186: 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk Drive

    D-30 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive The 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (Model DF-0110) is capable of reading and writing in 1.44M high density format and 720KB double density format. The system can support a maximum of two floppy disk drives. Inserting a 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Hold the floppy disk by the edge opposite the spring-loaded metal disk gate, with the underside of the disk down.

  • Page 187: Cabling

    D-31 Cabling The internal interface cable that supports floppy disk drives has both a center and an end-of-cable connector. The end of the signal cable (P3) will always be connected to Drive A. The connector at the center of the signal cable (P2) may be connected to Drive B.

  • Page 188: 5.25-Inch Floppy Disk Drive 1.2M

    D-32 5.25-inch Floppy Disk Drive 1.2M The 5.25-inch floppy disk drive (Model DF-0120) is capable of reading and writing in 1.2M high density format and 360K double density format. The system can support a maximum of two floppy disk drives. Note: High density media should never be written in double density format and double density media should never be written in high density format.

  • Page 189: Cabling

    D-33 Cabling The internal interface cable that supports floppy disk drives has both a center and an end-of-cable connector. Floppy disk drive A will always be located at the end of the floppy signal cable. Floppy disk drive B will be located at the center of the interface cable.

  • Page 190: Safety Notices

    Safety Notices Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock which could cause personal injury, follow all safety notices. The symbols shown are used in your documentation and on your equipment to indicate safety hazards. Attention: Afin de prévenir les risques d’électrocution, respectez toutes les consignes de sécurité. Les symboles figurant dans la documentation et sur l’appareil indiquent les points dangereux.
  • Page 191 Warning — Lithium batteries can be dangerous. Improper handling or installation of lithium batteries may result in an explosion. Replace them only with an exact replacement. Dispose of lithium batteries by returning them to your dealer. Avertissement — Les batteries lithium présentent certains risques. Une mauvaise manipulation ou installation peut provoquer une explosion des batteries.
  • Page 192 Warning — The power supply cord is intended to serve as the disconnect device. The socket-outlet shall be near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. IT System Connectors — This equipment has not been designed for connection to all IT power systems; a modification may be required.
  • Page 193 Waarschuwing — De voedingskabel wordt gebruikt voor het ontkoppelen. Het stopcontact moet zich vlakbij de apparatuur bevinden en gemakkelijk bereikbaar zijn. Aansluiting op IT-systemen — Deze apparatuur is niet geschikt voor aansluiting op alle IT-netsystemen. Het is mogelijk dat er wijzigingen nodig zijn; neem contact op met uw leverancier of het elektriciteitsbedrijf. Aviso —...
  • Page 194 Safety Notices for All Users This equipment has a 3-wire, grounded power cord. To prevent electrical hazards, do not remove or defeat the ground prong on the power cord. Replace the power cord if it gets damaged. Contact your dealer for an exact replacement. In the U.S.A.
  • Page 195 Hinweise für Ihre Sicherheit — Gilt für alle Benutzer Dieses Gerät hat ein dreiadriges, geerdetes Netzkabel. Um Gefahren zu vermeiden, dürfen Sie die Masseleitung im Netzkabel nicht entfernen oder stillegen. Nehmen Sie ein neues Netzkabel, wenn es beschädigt ist. Wenden Sie sich wegen eines passenden Ersatzes an den Fachhandel.
  • Page 196 Avisos de segurança para todos os utilizadores Este equipamento possui um cabo de alimentação de 3 fios, ligado à terra. Para evitar perigos devidos à electricidade, não retire ou inutilize o pino terra no cabo de alimentação. Substitua o cabo de alimentação se este se danificar. Contacte o seu revendedor para que este lhe indique com exactidão qual o cabo que deverá...
  • Page 197 WARNING Under no circumstances should the user attempt to disassemble the power supply. The power supply has no user-replaceable parts. Inside the power supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury. A defective power supply must be returned to your dealer. ATTENTION Ne tentez jamais de démonter le bloc d’alimentation.
  • Page 198 WAARSCHUWING Onder geen voorwaarde dient de stroomvoorziening door de gebruiker te worden gedemonteerd. De stroomvoorziening bevat geen onderdelen die door de gebruiker kunnen worden vervangen. In de stroomvoorziening bestaan gevaarlijke spanningen die ernstig lichamelijk letsel kunnen veroorzaken. Een defecte stroomvoorziening dient u aan uw leverancier te retourneren.
  • Page 199 Safety Notices for Users Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada PELV (Protected Extra-Low Voltage) Integrity — To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, connect only equipment with mains-protected electrically-compatible circuits to the external ports. Remote Earths — To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office) computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring.
  • Page 200 Glossary 80386SL A type of microprocessor, with built-in memory and bus controllers, that can process 32 bits of data at a time, but communicates with 16-bit devices. This microprocessor also contains power management capabilities. 80386SX A type of microprocessor that can process 32 bits of data at a time, but communicates with 16-bit devices.
  • Page 201 (Alternating Current) The type of current available in wall outlets. All computers must convert alternating current to direct current to operate. See also DC. The power supply for portable computers that converts AC to the AC adapter DC required by the computer. See also AC and DC. address A label, name, or number that identifies a location in computer memory.
  • Page 202 backplane slot A connector on the backplane board in desktop computers and expansion boxes that allows you to install circuit cards. A copy of data for safe-keeping. The data is copied from computer backup memory or disk to a floppy disk, magnetic tape, or other media. backup battery The battery in your computer that maintains the real-time clock and the configuration information when the computer’s power is...
  • Page 203 cache memory A very fast, limited portion of RAM set aside for temporary storage of data for direct access by the microprocessor. (Compact Disk ROM drive) A type of mass storage device that CD-ROM drive reads information from a compact disk. Centronics port An industry standard parallel port.
  • Page 204 (Direct Current) The type of current available in the rechargeable battery packs used in portable computers. See also AC. An instruction built into the computer that is useful in finding debugger command “bugs” or problems in the computer’s hardware and software. default The factory setting your computer uses unless you instruct it otherwise.
  • Page 205 (EISA Configuration Utility) The program that you use to change the configuration of an EISA desktop computer. This program also contains information about the hardware in the computer. (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) A type EEPROM of memory device that stores password and configuration information.
  • Page 206 flash EPROM A type of memory device that is usually used to store system BIOS code. This code can be replaced with updated code from a floppy disk, but is not lost when the computer is powered off. See also EPROM and ROM. See disk drive.
  • Page 207 (Integrated Circuit) An electronic device that contains miniaturized circuitry. (ISA Configuration Utility) The program that you use to change the configuration of some ISA desktop computers. This program also contains information about the hardware in the computer. (Integrated Drive Electronics) A type of hard disk drive with the control circuitry located inside the disk drive rather than on a drive controller card.
  • Page 208 (Kilobyte) 1,024 bytes. See also byte. (Local Area Network) A group of computers linked together within a limited area to exchange information. (Liquid Crystal Display) The type of video display used in portable computers. (Light-Emitting Diode) A small electronic device that glows when current flows through it.
  • Page 209 G-10 (Megabyte) 1,048,576 bytes. See also byte. machine language The lowest level of programming code the computer uses. Machine language code consists of only 1s and 0s. An IC that works with the microprocessor to speed up math coprocessor mathematical calculations. MCGA (Multi-Color Graphics Array) A type of video display system that provides low-resolution text and graphics on TTL color monitors.
  • Page 210 G-11 NVRAM (Nonvolatile RAM) A type of RAM that retains its contents even after the computer is powered off. This memory stores EISA configuration information. See also RAM and SRAM. operating system A set of programs that provides the interface between other software programs and the computer.
  • Page 211 G-12 (Random-Access Memory) A temporary storage area for data and programs. This type of memory must be periodically refreshed to maintain valid data, and is lost when the computer is powered off. See also NVRAM and SRAM. The IC in your computer that maintains the time and date. real-time clock (Red, Green, Blue, Intensity) Separate video signals used to RGB or RGBI...
  • Page 212 G-13 save To store information on a floppy disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, or some other permanent storage device. (Small Computer System Interface) An industry standard SCSI interface that provides high-speed access to tape drives, hard disk drives, and other peripheral devices. serial communication Information sent sequentially, one bit at a time.
  • Page 213 G-14 tape drive A type of storage device using magnetic tape. (Transistor-Transistor Logic) A type of integrated circuit used in computers. See also CMOS. upload The process of transferring information from your computer to another computer or storage device. See also download. (Video Graphics Array) A type of video display system that provides high-resolution text and graphics on analog color monitors.
  • Page 214 Equipment Log Use this equipment log form to record pertinent information about your system. You will need some of this information to run Setup. Be sure to update the equipment log when you add options. Record the model and serial numbers of the system components, dates of component removal or replacement, and the name of the vendor from whom the component was purchased.
  • Page 215 DATE COMPONENT MODEL NUMBER OR TYPE SERIAL NUMBER INSTALLED System Unit Front Panel Key Serial # CPU Module Onboard Memory Video Memory Memory Module Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Equipment Log...
  • Page 216 DATE COMPONENT MODEL NUMBER OR TYPE SERIAL NUMBER INSTALLED Floppy Disk Bay A Floppy Disk or CD ROM Bay B Tape Drive or CD ROM Bay C Hard Disk Bay 1 Hard Disk Bay 2 Hard Disk Bay 3 Hard Disk Bay 4 Equipment Log...
  • Page 217 DATE COMPONENT MODEL NUMBER OR TYPE SERIAL NUMBER INSTALLED Monitor Mouse Keyboard Equipment Log...
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