PCA-6149
Full-size 486 PCI/ISA-bus CPU card
with SVGA interface
User's Manual
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Packing list
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
• 1 PCA-6149 CPU card
• 1 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and PS/2 mouse adapter
• 1 Hard disk drive (IDE) interface cable (40 pin)
• 1 Floppy disk drive interface cable (34 pin)
• 1 Parallel port adapter (26 pin) and COM2 adapter (9 pin) kit
• 2 Utility disks with SVGA utility programs and drivers
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor
or sales representative immediately .
Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration .................................................1
Introduction ................................................................................ 2
Specifications .............................................................................. 3
System............................................................................................3
I/O ..................................................................................................3
Industrial features...........................................................................4
General ...........................................................................................4
Board layout................................................................................ 5
Jumpers and connectors ........................................................... 6
Safety precautions ...................................................................... 7
Jumper settings .......................................................................... 8
How to set jumpers ........................................................................8
CPU type select (JP1, 2, 5, 6, 12~20, 22~25, 27)...........................9
CPU clock select (JP27)..............................................................10
CPU clock delay time select (JP25) ............................................10
PCI bus clock setting (JP24)........................................................ 11
P24D WB/WT select (JP1) and P24T WB/WT select (JP21) ... 12
Cache memory size select (JP4)..................................................12
Parallel port ECP/EPP DMA channel (JP28) ............................. 13
Watchdog timer – system reset/IRQ11 (JP31) ............................ 13
Keyboard or PS/2 mouse select (JP36, JP37) .............................13
Installing DRAM (SIMMs) .................................................... 14
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals................................................ 15
Enhanced IDE connectors (CN1, CN2) ................................ 1 7
Floppy drive connector (CN3) ............................................... 1 8
Parallel port (CN4) ................................................................... 1 8
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors (J7, J9) .................. 1 9
External switches and indicators ........................................... 2 0
Power LED and keylock (JP7) ....................................................20
External speaker (JP8).................................................................20
Turbo LED (JP9) .........................................................................21
Reset switch (JP10) .....................................................................21
Turbo switch (JP1 1) ..................................................................... 21
Hard disk drive LED (JP30) ........................................................21
Display connectors ................................................................... 22
VGA connector (J8).....................................................................22
Feature connector (CN5) ............................................................. 22
Cooling fan power connector (J1) ......................................... 2 3
Serial ports ................................................................................ 23
RS-232 connections (COM1, COM2)..........................................24
Chapter 3 AW ARD BIOS Setup ......................................................2 5
AWARD BIOS Setup ............................................................... 2 6
Entering setup...............................................................................26
Standard CMOS setup .................................................................27
BIOS features setup ..................................................................... 28
CHIPSET features setup ............................................................. 32
Power management setup............................................................ 33
PCI slot configuration...................................................................36
Load BIOS defaults .....................................................................38
Load setup defaults ...................................................................... 38
Password setting .......................................................................... 38
IDE HDD auto detection ............................................................. 38
Save & Exit setup ........................................................................38
Exit without saving .......................................................................3 8
Chapter 4 PCI VGA Setup ..............................................................39
Before you begin ...................................................................... 40
Installation................................................................................. 41
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer .........................43
Programming the watchdog timer ......................................... 4 4
Appendix B POST LEDs ................................................................. 4 5
POST LEDs .............................................................................. 47
Appendix C Hardware Interrupt Information ...............................53
1
CHAPTER
Hardware
Configuration
This chapter gives background information on the PCA-6149. It then shows you
how to configure the card to match your
application and prepare it for installation
into your PC.
Sections include:
• Card specifications
• Board layout
• Safety precautions
• Jumper settings
• Installing DRAM (SIMMs)
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 1
Introduction
The PCA-6149 is an all-in-one single board 486 computer that includes an
on-board SVGA controller with PCI bus and ISA bus support. It packs
all the functions of an industrial computer, including display capabilities,
on a single full-size card. The PCA-6149 is fully PC/AT compatible, so
your software will run without modifications.
The on-board PCI bus SVGA controller uses the ET4000/W32P chipset
with 1 or 2 MB video memory. This chipset, used with the local PCI bus,
enables 32-bit graphic throughput at up to 33 MHz. The ET4000/W32 also
offers Windows graphics acceleration. These features are excellent for
display-intensive applications.
Another feature of the PCA-6149 is the inclusion of a fast VL bus
enhanced IDE controller. This controller supports mode 3, which enables
data transfer rates in excess of 11 MB/second. Up to four IDE devices can
be connected, including large hard disks (up to 8 GB), CD-ROM drives,
Tape backup drives or other enhanced IDE devices.
On-board features also include two high-speed RS-232 serial ports with
16C550 UARTs, one bidirectional SPP/EPP/ECP parallel port and a floppy
drive controller. In addition to the 486's 8 KB of on-chip cache memory,
the PCA-6149 includes an extra 256 KB or 512 KB of second level cache
memory on-board.
If program execution is halted by a program bug or EMI, the board's 12level watchdog timer can automatically reset the CPU or generate an
interrupt. This ensures reliability in unmanned or standalone systems. The
timer interval of the watchdog timer is set in the BIOS, eliminating jumper
switch setting.
The PCA-6149 provides four 72-pin SIMM (Single In-line Memory
Module) sockets for its on-board system DRAM. These sockets give you
the flexibility to configure your system from 1 MB to 256 MB of DRAM
using the most economical combination of SIMMs.
The CMOS data of the PCA-6149 is backed up in EEPROM, which avoids
data loss, even when the battery fails.
To make using the DX4-100 easy, the PCA-6149 includes an on-board
DC-to-DC converter that automatically switches to 3.3 V.
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Specifications
System
• CPU: 80486SX/DX/DX2/DX4-25/33/40/50/66/75/100 MHz, or
P24T Pentium Overdrive Processor
• Cache memory size: 8 KB on-chip and 256/512 KB 2nd level
• Bus interface: ISA and PCI (PC/AT) bus
• Chipset: SIS 496/497
• BIOS: A W ARD
• Display controller: SVGA, PCI bus, ET4000/W32P chipset with 1
MB standard video memory, upgradable to 2 MB. Provides 32-bit
graphic throughput with Windows acceleration. Supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors, 1024 x 768 in 65536 colors, or
800 x 600 in 16.8 million colors.
• Data bus: 32 bit
• Processing ability: 32 bit
• Bus speed: 8 MHz (ISA), CPU clock or ½ CPU clock speed (PCI)
• RAM memory: 1 MB to 256 MB. Uses four 72-pin SIMM sockets.
72-pin sockets accept 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 MB SIMMs
• Shadow RAM memory: Supports system and video BIOS of up to
256 KB in 32 KB blocks
I/O
• Enhanced IDE hard disk drive interface:
Fast VL bus. Supports up to four IDE (AT bus) large (up to 8 GB)
hard disk drives or other enhanced IDE devices. Supports mode 3
(11.1 MB/sec. data transfer rate). BIOS enabled/disabled
• Floppy disk drive interface: Supports up to two floppy disk drives,
5.25" (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3.5" (720 KB, 1.44 MB and 2.88
MB). BIOS enabled/disabled
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 3
• Enhanced bidirectional parallel port: Configurable to LPT1,
LPT2, LPT3, or disabled. Standard DB-25 female connector
provided. Supports SPP/EPP/ECP
• Serial ports: Two serial RS-232 ports, both with 16C550 UART s (or
compatible) with 16-byte FIFO buffer. Support speeds up to 115
Kbps. Ports can be individually configured as COM1, COM2 or
disabled.
• Real time clock/calendar: Dallas DS-12887 with lithium battery
backup for 10 years of data retention
• Keyboard/ PS/2 mouse connector: A 6-pin mini DIN keyboard
connector is located on the mounting bracket for easy connection of
a keyboard and/or a PS/2 mouse (selected by jumper). An on-board
keyboard 5-pin header connector is also available.
Industrial features
• Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset or IRQ11. BIOS
enabled/disabled. The timer interval is 0.5 ~ 1008 sec. (12 levels),
and is also set in the BIOS.
• CMOS backup: CMOS data backup in EEPROM, avoiding data
loss
General
• System performance (with 80486DX4-100 MHz CPU):
363 MHz, Landmark speed V2.0
• Max. power requirements: +5 V @ 3.5 A
• Power supply voltage:
+5 V (4.75 V to 5.25 V), +12 V, -12 V
• Operating temperature: 32o to 140oF (0o to 60oC)
• Storage temperature: -40o to 176oF (-40o to 80oC)
• Board size: 13.3" (L) x 4.8" (W) (338.5 mm x 122 mm)
• Board weight: 1.2 lbs (0.5 Kg)
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Board layout
1
1
CN4
1
1
CN3
1
1
J7
CN5
COM2
JP28 JP29
J8
VGA
COM1
JP36
JP30
+
JP31
J9
JP37
JP33
CN1
JP11
J1
+12V
JP9
+
GND
1
+5V
1
JP3
P.O.S.T LEDs
JP1
CN2
JP14
JP10
JP8
JP13
JP7
486 CPU
JP2
PCA-6149 PCB Layout
JP12
JP18
JP15
JP17
JP16
Display memory
JP25
JP24
JP22
JP21
JP20
JP19
JP6
JP4
JP27
JP5
1
2
SIMM
3
4
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 5
Jumpers and connectors
Connectors on the board link it to external devices such as hard disk
drives, a keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a
number of jumpers which you use to configure it for your application.
The table below lists the function of each of the board jumpers and
connectors. Later sections in this chapter give instructions on setting
jumpers and detailed information on each jumper setting. Chapter 2
gives instructions for connecting external devices to your card.
Jumpers and connectors
Number Function
JP1 P24D WB/WT select
JP2 CPU type select
JP3 CPU type select
JP4 Cache size select
JP5 CPU type select
JP6 CPU type select
JP7 Power LED and keylock
JP8 External speaker
JP9 Turbo LED
JP10 Reset switch
JP11 Turbo switch
JP12~JP20 CPU type select
JP21 P24T WB/WT select
JP22 CPU type select
JP23 Factory reserved
JP24 PCI bus clock select
JP25 CPU clock delay time select
JP26 Factory reserved
JP27 CPU bus clock select
JP28 Parallel port ECP/EPP DMA channel
JP29 On-board Super I/O enabled/disabled select
JP30 HDD LED
JP31 Watchdog timer reset/IRQ11 select
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Number Function
JP32~35 Factory reserved
JP36 DIN connector keyboard or PS/2 mouse select
JP37 DIN connector keyboard or PS/2 mouse select
CN1 1st enhanced IDE connector
CN2 2nd enhanced IDE connector
CN3 FDD connector
CN4 Parallel connector
CN5 VGA feature connector
J1 Cooling fan power connector
J2~J6 Factory reserved
J7 External keyboard connector
J8 VGA connector
J9 Keyboard or PS/2 mouse connector
COM1 Serial port 1
COM2 Serial port 2
Safety precautions
Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and
your PC from damage.
1. To avoid electric shock, always disconnect the power from your PC
chassis before you work on it. Don’t touch any components on the
CPU card or other cards while the PC is on.
2. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The
sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card
may damage sensitive electronic components.
3. Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before you
touch your CPU card. Be particularly careful not to touch the chip
connectors. Modern integrated electronic devices, especially CPUs
and memory chips, are extremely sensitive to static electric
discharges and fields. Keep the card in its antistatic packaging
when it is not installed in the PC, and place it on a static dissipative
mat when you are working with it. Wear a grounding wrist strap
for continuous protection.
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 7
Jumper settings
This section tells how to set the jumpers to configure your card. It
gives the card default configuration and your options for each jumper.
After you set the jumpers and install the card, you will also need to
run the BIOS Setup program (discussed in Chapter 3) to configure the
serial port addresses, floppy/hard disk drive types and system operating parameters. Connections, such as hard disk cables, appear in
Chapter 2.
For the locations of each jumper, see the board layout diagram
depicted earlier in this chapter.
How to set jumpers
You configure your card to match the needs of your application by
setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It
consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a
plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. T o “close” a
jumper you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” a jumper you
remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2
and 3. In this case you connect either pins 1 and 2 or 2 and 3.
3
2
1
OpenOpen
Open
OpenOpen
ClosedClosed
Closed
ClosedClosed
Closed 2-3Closed 2-3
Closed 2-3
Closed 2-3Closed 2-3
You may find pair of needle-nose pliers useful for setting the jumpers.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your
application, contact your local distributor or sales representative
before you make any changes.
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CPU type select (JP1, 2, 5, 6, 12~20, 22~25, 27)
In order for the system to function properly, the jumpers must be set to
accommodate the CPU installed on the CPU card.
CPU type select (JP2, 5, 6, 12~20, 22)
CPU \ JP 1 2 5 6 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 27
Intel
SX-33
Intel
DX-33
DX2-66
Intel
DX4-100
Cyrix
DX2-66;
SGS
DX2-66
Cyrix
DX2-80
(5V)
Cyrix
DX2-80
(3.45V)
AMD
DX4-100
(standard &
enhanced)
AMD
DX4-120
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 9
CPU \ JP 1 2 5 6 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 27
AMD
5x86-133
Intel
DX4-75;
P24D
CPU clock select (JP27)
The user can choose the CPU frequency by setting the clock generator
jumper JP27. If you change processor in the future, you must make
sure that the jumpers are configured for the correct CPU clock speed.
Do this before installing and applying power to the CPU board.
CPU bus clock
25MHz 33MHz 40MHz
JP27
CPU clock delay time select (JP25)
For better system reliability , enable the CPU clock delay time select
(JP25) for CPUs with an external clock faster than 33 MHz (i.e.
486DX-40).
CPU clock delay time select (JP25)
Delay disabled Delay enabled
JP25
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PCI bus clock setting (JP24)
The PCI clock speed can be synchronized with either the CPU clock
speed or one-half the CPU clock speed to accommodate older
software. JP24 controls the PCI clock.
PCI bus clock setting (JP24)
CPU clock ½ CPU clock
JP24
The following table lists some CPU types and their respective CPU
clocks:
CPU type CPU clock
486DX/SX-33 33 MHz
486DX-40 40 MHz
486DX2-50 25 MHz
486DX2-66 33 MHz
486DX4-75 25 MHz
486DX4-100 33 MHz
Note: If the CPU external clock is faster than 33 MHz, set
the PCI clock to ½ CPU clock.
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 11
P24D WB/WT select (JP1) and P24T WB/WT select (JP21)
The P24D and P24T Pentium OverDrive processors include writeback or write-through on-chip cache memory that can be selected
using JP1 and JP21, respectively.
P24D WB/WT select (JP1) and P24T WB/WT select (JP21)
P24D (JP1) P24T (JP21)
Write-back
Write-through
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Note: For AMD DX/DX2 CPUs, close pins 2 and 3 on JP1. For
all other CPU types, simply leave JP1 and JP21 open.
Cache memory size select (JP4)
When you upgrade the cache memory on the PCA-6149 to 512 KB,
you will need to set JP4 as follows:
Cache memory size select (JP4)
256 KB (default) 512 KB
JP4
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Parallel port ECP/EPP DMA channel (JP28)
You can set the DMA channel of the parallel port to either DMA 1 or
DMA 3.
Parallel port ECP/EPP DMA channel (JP28)
DMA 1 (default) DMA 3
JP28
Watchdog timer – system reset/IRQ11 (JP31)
When the watchdog timer activates (CPU processing has come to a
halt), it can reset the system or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. Set
JP31 as shown below:
Watchdog timer system reset/IRQ11 select (JP31)
Reset (default) IRQ11
2 4
1 3
JP31
2 4
1 3
Keyboard or PS/2 mouse select (JP36, JP37)
JP36 and JP37 allow you to select the J9 connector function to a
keyboard and/or PS/2 mouse. Note that both jumpers must be set to
the same function for the connector to work properly.
Keyboard or PS/2 mouse select (JP36, JP37)
JP36 JP37
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse
PS/2 mouse only
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 13
Installing DRAM (SIMMs)
On the left end of the card (away from the mounting bracket) are the
four SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) sockets that hold the
card’s DRAM memory. See the board layout diagram depicted earlier
in this chapter.
You can use anywhere from 1 MB to 256 MB of DRAM with your
PCA-6149. The card provides four 72-pin SIMM (Single In-Line
Memory Module) sockets that each accept from 1 to 64 MB DRAM.
The sockets (numbered from 1 to 4) are arranged into four banks. The
following table shows the bank assignments for the SIMM sockets:
Bank SIMM socket(s) Size
1 SIMM1 72-pin
2 SIMM2 72-pin
3 SIMM3 72-pin
4 SIMM4 72-pin
The PCA-6149's memory sockets accept any combination of SIMMs
(up to 256 MB), inserted in any order.
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2
CHAPTER
Connecting
Peripherals
This chapter tells how to connect peripherals, switches and indicators to the
PCA-6149 board. Y ou can access most of
the connectors from the top of the board
while it is installed in the chassis. If you
have a number of cards installed, or your
chassis is very tight, you may need to
partially remove the card to make all the
connections.
Chapter 2 Connecting peripherals 15
The following table lists the connectors on the PCA-6149. See Chapter
1 for help locating the connectors.
Connectors
Label Component
CN1 1st EIDE connector
CN2 2nd EIDE connector
CN3 FDD connector
CN4 Parallel port connector
CN5 VGA feature connector
J1 CPU cooling fan power connector
J7 External keyboard connector
J8 VGA connector
J9 Keyboard or PS/2 mouse connector
JP7 Power LED and keylock
JP8 External speaker
JP9 Turbo LED
JP10 Reset switch
JP11 Turbo switch
JP30 HDD LED
The following sections tell how to make each connection. In most
cases, you will simply need to connect a standard cable.
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from
your chassis whenever you are working on it. Do not
make connections while the power is on. Sensitive
electronic components can be damaged by the
sudden rush of power . Only e xperienced electronics
personnel should open the PC chassis.
Caution! Always ground yourself to remove any static charge
before touching the CPU card. Modern electronic
devices are very sensitive to static electric charges.
Use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all
electronic components on a static-dissipative surface
or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the
chassis.
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Enhanced IDE connectors (CN1, CN2)
Y ou can attach four IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) drives to the
PCA-6149's internal controller. The PCA-6149 CPU card has two EIDE
connectors: CN1 and CN2. Each EIDE connector can support two IDE
devices.
CN1 is the first EIDE connector, and must be used first. CN2 is the
second EIDE connector. There must be at least one device attached to
CN1 before CN2 can be used.
Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue, the other wires are gray.
Connect one end to connector CN1 or CN2 on the CPU card. Make
sure that the red (or blue) wire corresponds to pin 1 on the connector
(on the right side). See Chapter 1 for help finding the connector.
Unlike floppy drives, IDE hard drives can connect in either position on
the cable. If you install two drives, you will need to set one as the
master and one as the slave. You do this by setting the jumpers on the
drives. If you use just one drive, you should set it as the master. See
the documentation that came with your drive for more information.
Connect the first hard drive to the other end of the cable. Wire 1 on the
cable should also connect to pin 1 on the hard drive connector, which
is labeled on the drive circuit board. Check the documentation that
came with the drive for more information.
Connect the second drive as described above on CN1 or CN2.
Chapter 2 Connecting peripherals 17
Floppy drive connector (CN3)
You can attach up to two floppy disk drives to the PCA-6149's onboard controller. You can use any combination of 5.25"
(360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3.5" (720 KB and 1.44 MB) drives.
The card comes with a 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable. On
one end of the cable is a 34-pin flat-cable connector. On the other end
are two sets of floppy disk drive connectors. Each set consists of a 34pin flat-cable connector (usually used for 3.5" drives) and a printedcircuit-board connector (usually used for 5.25" drives). You can use
only one connector in each set. The set on the end (after the twist in
the cable) connects to the A: floppy. The set in the middle connects to
the B: floppy.
Parallel port (CN4)
The parallel port is normally used to connect the CPU card to a printer.
The PCA-6149 includes an on-board parallel port, accessed through a
26-pin flat-cable connector, CN4. The card comes with an adapter cable
which lets you use a traditional DB-25 connector. The cable has a 26pin connector on one end and a DB-25 connector on the other,
mounted on a retaining bracket. The bracket installs at the end of an
empty slot in your chassis, giving you access to the connector.
T o install the bracket, find an empty slot in your chassis. Unscrew the
plate that covers the end of the slot. Screw in the bracket in place of
the plate. Next, attach the flat-cable connector to CN4 on the CPU card.
Wire 1 of the cable is red or blue, and the other wires are gray. Make
sure that wire 1 corresponds to pin 1 of CN4. Pin 1 is on the right side
of CN4.
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Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors (J7, J9)
The PCA-6149 board provides two keyboard connectors. A 5-pin
connector (J7) supports passive backplane applications. A second 6pin mini-DIN connector (J9) on the card mounting bracket supports
single-board computer applications. The card comes with an adapter to
convert from the 6-pin mini-DIN connector to a standard DIN connector.
Keyboard connector (J7)
Pin Function
1 K.B. clock
2 K.B. data
3 N.C.
4 GND
5 +5 V
Keyboard and PS/2 mouse DIN connector (J9)
Pin Function
1 K.B. data
2 PS/2 data
3 GND
4 +5 V
5 K.B. clock
6 PS/2 clock
DC
DC
The PCA-6149 package includes an adaptor (shown below), which
supports keyboard and/or PS/2 mouse peripherals.
Chapter 2 Connecting peripherals 19
External switches and indicators
Next you may want to install external switches to monitor and control
your CPU card. These features are completely optional —install them
only if you need them.
Power LED and keylock (JP7)
Y ou can connect an LED to indicate when the CPU card is on.
Pin 1 of JP7 supplies power to the LED and Pin 3 is the ground.
You can use a switch (or a lock) to disable the keyboard. In this state
the PC will not respond to any input. This is useful if you don’t want
anyone to change or stop a running program. Simply connect the
switch between Pins 4 and 5 of JP7. The pin assignments for JP7
appear in the following table:
Power LED and keylock (JP7)
Pin Function
1 LED Power (+5 V)
2 No Connector
3 Ground
4 Keyboard lock
5 Ground
External speaker (JP8)
The CPU card has its own buzzer. You can also connect to the external
speaker on your computer chassis. Connect leads to connector JP8 as
shown below:
External speaker (JP8)
Pin Function
1 +5 V
2 Speaker
3 Speaker
4 Speaker
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Turbo LED (JP9)
Y ou can connect a LED indicator across jumper JP9 to indicate when
the CPU is in Turbo mode. Marks on the circuit board indicate LED
polarity.
Reset switch (JP10)
You can connect an external switch to easily reset your computer. This
switch restarts your computer as if you had turned off the power, then
turned it back on. Install the switch so that it closes the two pins of
JP10.
Turbo switch (JP11)
You can connect a switch across the pins of jumper JP11 to change the
CPU between Turbo and non-Turbo mode. When you close (short) the
pins, the CPU card operates at full speed. When you leave the pins
open, the card operates at slow speed for compatibility with older
software.
You can also switch the CPU back and forth between Turbo mode and
non-Turbo mode using the keyboard, but only when jumper JP11 is
open. When jumper JP11 is closed, the CPU is fixed in Turbo mode. To
switch into Turbo mode from the keyboard simultaneously press the
<CTRL>, <AL T> and keypad plus (+) keys. T o switch into non-T urbo
mode press the <CTRL>, <AL T> and keypad minus (-) keys.
Hard disk drive LED (JP30)
Y ou can connect a LED to connector JP30 to indicate when the HDD is
active. Marks on the circuit board indicate LED polarity .
Chapter 2 Connecting peripherals 21
Display connectors
VGA connector (J8)
The PCA-6149 provides a VGA controller for high resolution VGA
interface. J8 is a DB-15 connector for VGA monitor input.
Feature connector (CN5)
The PCA-6149's VGA controller offers a feature connector , which can
connect to another multimedia display card for special display functions. The following chart lists the feature connector's pin assignments:
Feature connector (CN5)
Pin Function Pin Function
1 PBX/C0 14 Ground
2 PGX/C1 15 Ground
3 PRX/C2 16 Ground
4 PIX/C3 17 ESYC
5 SBX/C4 18 ECLK
6 SGX/C5 19 EVID
7 SRX/C6 20 Not used
8 SIX/C7 21 Ground
9 OPCLK 22 Ground
10 BLANK 23 Ground
11 HSNC 24 Ground
12 VSNC 25 Not used
13 Ground 26 Not used
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Cooling fan power connector (J1)
The PCA-6149 provides a +5 V/+12 V 4-pin power connector for CPU
cooling fan.
CPU power connector (J1)
Pin Function
1 +5 V
2 GND
3 GND
4 +12 V
Serial ports
The PCA-6149 offers two RS-232 serial ports. These ports let you
connect to serial devices (a mouse, printers, etc.) or a communication
network.
Y ou can select the address for each port (3F8H [COM1], 2F8H [COM2]
or 3E8H) or disable it, using the BIOS Advanced Setup program,
covered in Chapter 3.
The card mounting bracket holds the serial port connector for the one
port, and the parallel port and serial port adapter kit (supplied with the
card) holds the connector for the other port. This lets you connect and
disconnect cables after you install the card. The DB-9 connector on
the bottom of the bracket is the first RS-232 port, COM1. The DB-9
connector on the adapter kit is the second serial port, COM2.
Chapter 2 Connecting peripherals 23
RS-232 connections (COM1, COM2)
1
9
Different devices implement the RS-232 standard in different ways. If
you are having problems with a serial device, be sure to check the pin
assignments for the connector. The following table shows the pin
assignments for the card's RS-232 port:
RS-232 connector pin assignment
Pin Signal
1 DCD
2RX
3TX
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9RI
6
9 7 5 3 1
NC 8 6 4 2
5
COM1 COM2
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CHAPTER
3
AWARD BIOS Setup
This chapter describes how to set the
card’s BIOS configuration data. BIOS
POST (Power On Self T est) test codes are
listed in Appendix B.
Chapter 3 Award BIOS setup 25
AWARD BIOS Setup
Setup program initial screen
A ward's BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to
modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is
stored in battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup information
when the power is turned off.
Entering setup
Turning on the computer and pressing <DEL> immediately will allow
you to enter Setup.
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Standard CMOS setup
Choose the "ST ANDARD CMOS SETUP" option from the INITIAL
SETUP SCREEN Menu, and the screen below is displayed. This
standard Setup Menu allows users to configure system components
such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive, display, and memory.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A4IBAK1)
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
∆ατε (µµ:δδ:ψψ) : Μον, ϑυλψ 17, 1995
Τιµε (ηη: µµ:σσ) : 17 : 13 : 24
ΗΑΡ∆ ∆ΙΣΚ ΤΨΠΕ ΣΙΖΕ ΧΨΛΣ ΗΕΑ∆ ΠΡΕΧΟΜΠ ΛΑΝ∆Ζ ΣΕΧΤΟΡ ΜΟ∆Ε
Πριµαρψ Μαστερ : Υσερ 547 1060 16 65535 1059 63 Νορµαλ
Πριµαρψ Σλαϖε : Νονε 0 0 0 0 0 0 −−−−−
Σεχονδαρψ Μαστερ: Νονε 0 0 0 0 0 0 −−−−−
Σεχονδαρψ Σλαϖε : Νονε 0 0 0 0 0 0 −−−−−
∆ριϖε Α : 1. 44Μ, 3. 5 ι ν.
∆ριϖε Β : 1. 2Μ, 5. 25 ι ν.
ςι δεο : ΕΓΑ/ ςΓΑ
Ηαλτ Ον : Αλλ Ερρορσ
ESC : Quit
F1 : Help
(Shift)F2 : Change Color
: Select Item
CMOS setup screen
Βασε Μεµορψ: 640Κ
Εξτενδεδ Μεµορψ: 15360Κ
Οτηερ Μεµορψ: 384Κ
Τοταλ Μεµορψ: 16384Κ
PU/PD/+/-: Modify
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BIOS features setup
By choosing the "BIOS FEA TURES SETUP" option from the INITIAL
SETUP SCREEN Menu, the screen below is displayed. This sample
screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the PCA-6149.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A4IBAK1)
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
ςι ρυσΩαρνινγ : Εναβλεδ
ΧΠΥΙντερναλ Χαχηε : Εναβλεδ
Εξτερναλ Χαχηε : Εναβλεδ
Θυιχκ Ποωερ Ον Σελφ Τεστ : Εναβλεδ
Βοοτ Σεθυενχε : Α, Χ
ΣωαπΦλοππψ∆ρι ϖε : ∆ισαβλεδ
Βοοτ Υπ ΦλοππψΣεεκ : Εναβλεδ
Βοοτ υπ ΝυµΛοχκ Στατυσ : Ον
Βοοτ Υπ ΣψστεµΣπεεδ : Ηιγη
Γατε Α20 Οπτιον : Νορµαλ
Τψπεµατι χ Ρατε Σεττι νγ : ∆ισαβλεδ
Τψπεµατι χ Ρατε ( Χηαρ/ Σεχ) : 6
Τψπεµατι χ ∆ελαψ(Μσεχ) : 250
ΣεχυριτψΟπτιον : Σετυπ
ΠΧΙ/ ςΓΑΠαλεττε Σνοοπ : ∆ι σαβλεδ
BIOS features setup
Virus Warning
During and after the system boots up, any attempt to write to the boot
sector or partition table of the hard disk drive will halt the system. In
this case, if Virus Warning is enabled, the following error message will
automatically appear:
ςι δεοΒΙ ΟΣΣηαδοω : Εναβλεδ
Χ8000−ΧΦΦΦΦΣηαδοω : ∆ισαβλεδ
∆0000−∆7ΦΦΦΣηαδοω : ∆ισαβλεδ
∆8000−∆ΦΦΦΦΣηαδοω : ∆ισαβλεδ
ΩΑΤΧΗ−∆ΟΓ ΤΙΜΕΡ ΣΕΤΤΙΝΓ : 2. 0
ESC : Quit
F1 : Help
F5 : OldValues
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load SetupDefaults
:SelectItem
PU/PD/+/- :Modify
(Shift)F2 :Color
Disk boot sector is to be modified
!WARNING!
Type "Y" to accept write or "N" to abort write
Award Software, Inc.
Y ou can run the anti-virus program to locate the problem.
If Virus Warning is Disabled, no warning message will appear if
anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition.
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CPU Internal Cache/External Cache
Depending on the CPU/chipset design, these options can speed up
memory access when enabled.
Quick Power On Self Test
This option speeds up the Power-On Self Test (POST) conducted as
soon as the computer is turned on. When enabled, BIOS shortens or
skips some of the items during the test. When disabled, normal POST
procedures assumes.
Boot Sequence
This function determines the sequence in which the computer will
search the drives for the disk operating system (i.e. DOS). The default
value is "A, C".
C,A System will first search the hard drive, then the floppy drive.
A,C System will first search the floppy drive, then the hard drive.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST , BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is
40 or 80 tracks. 360 KB type is 40 tracks while 720 KB, 1.2 MB, and 1.44
MB are all 80 tracks.
Enabled BIOS searches the floppy drive to determine if it is 40 or 80
tracks. Note that BIOS cannot differentiate 720 KB, 1.2 MB,
and 1.44 MB type drives as they are all 80 tracks.
Disabled BIOS will not search for the floppy drive type by track
number. Note that there will not be any warning message if
the drive installed is 360 KB.
Boot Up NumLock Status
The default is "On".
On Keypad boots up to number keys.
Off Keypad boots up to arrow keys.
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Boot Up System Speed
Sets the speed of the system immediately after power-up to high or
low .
Gate A20 option
Normal Keyboard
Fast Chipset
Typematic Rate setting
The typematic rate determines the characters per second accepted by
the computer. Typematic Rate setting enables or disables the typematic
rate. Typematic Delay (msec)
Typematic Rate (Char/Sec)
BIOS accepts the following input values (character/second) for
Typematic Rate: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.
Typematic Delay (msec)
When holding down a key , the T ypematic Delay is the time interval
between the appearance of the first and second characters. The input
values (msec) for this category are: 250, 500, 750, 1000.
Security Option
This setting determines whether the system will boot if the password
is denied, while limiting access to Setup.
System The system will not boot, and access to Setup will be denied
if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if
the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Note: T o disable security , select P ASSWORD SETTING in the main
menu. At this point, you will be asked to enter a password. Simply hit
the <ENTER> key to disable security. When security is disabled, the
system will boot, and you can enter Setup freely.
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Video BIOS Shadow
This determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM, which is
optional according to the chipset design. When enabled, Video
Shadow increases the video speed.
C8000 - CFFFF Shadow/D8000-DFFFF Shadow
These determine whether optional ROM will be copied to RAM in
blocks of 16 KB.
Enabled Optional shadow is enabled
Disabled Optional shadow is disabled
Watchdog timer setting
The W atchdog timer setting determines the period of time between the
halt in CPU processing and the Watchdog timer's reset signal.
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CHIPSET features setup
By choosing the "CHIPSET FEA TURES SETUP" option from the
INITIAL SETUP SCREEN Menu, the screen below is displayed. This
sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the PCA-
6149.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A4IBAK1)
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Αυτο Χονφιγυρατιον : Εναβλεδ
ΙΣΑΒυσ Χλοχκ : 1/4 ΠΧΛΚ
ΛΒ∆# Σαµπλε Ποιντ : Ενδοφ Τ2
Χαχηε Ωρι τε Χψχλε : 2 ΧΧΛΚ
Χαχηε Βυρστ Ρεαδ Χψχλε : 1 ΧΧΛΚ
Λ2 Χαχηε/∆ΡΑΜΧψχλε ΩΣ : 2 ΧΧΛΚ
∆ΡΑΜΡΑΣτο ΧΑΣ ∆ελαψ : 3 ΧΧΛΚ
∆ΡΑΜΩριτε Χψχλε : 1 ΩΣ
∆ΡΑΜΩριτε ΧΑΣΠυλσε : 2 ΧΧΛΚ
∆ΡΑΜΧΑΣ Πρεχηαργε Τι µε : 1 ΧΧΛΚ
∆ΡΑΜΡΑΣτο ΜΑ∆ελαψ : 1 ΧΧΛΚ
∆ΡΑΜΣπεεδ : Φαστερ
∆ΡΑΜΣλοωΡεφρεση : ∆ι σαβλεδ
ΧΠΥΒυρστ Ωρι τε : ∆ισαβλεδ
Λ2 Χαχηε Πολι χψ : Ωρι τε Τηρυ
Λ2 Χαχηε Ταγ Βιτσ : 8 βι τσ
CHIPSET features setup
Note: If you enable the IDE HDD block mode, the enhanced IDE driver
will be enabled.
Ονβοαρδ 496ΒΙ∆Ε Πορτ : Βοτη
Ι∆Ε0ΜαστερΜοδε : Αυτο
Ι∆Ε0Σλαϖε Μοδε : Αυτο
Ι∆Ε1ΜαστερΜοδε : Αυτο
Ι∆Ε1Σλαϖε Μοδε : Αυτο
Ι∆ΕΠρεφετχη Ρεαδ Βυφφερ : ∆ι σαβλεδ
Ι∆ΕΗ∆∆Βλοχκ Μοδε : ∆ισαβλεδ
Ονβοαρδ Φ∆ΧΧοντρολλερ : Εναβλεδ
Ονβοαρδ Σεριαλ Πορτ 1 : ΧΟΜ1
Ονβοαρδ Σεριαλ Πορτ 2 : ΧΟΜ2
ΧΟΜ3 &ΧΟΜ4 Αδδρεσσ : 338Η, 238Η
Ονβοαρδ ΠαραλλελΠορτ : 278Η
ΠαραλλελΠορτ Μοδε : Νορµαλ
ESC: Quit
F1 : Help
F5 : OldValues
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
: Select Item
PU/PD/+/- : Modify
(Shift)F2 : Color
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Power management setup
The power management setup controls the CPU cards' "green"
features. The following screen shows the manufacturer's default.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A4IBAK1)
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Ποωερ Μαναγεµεντ : ∆ισαβλεδ
ΠΜΧοντρολ βψΑΠΜ : Ψεσ
ςιδεο Οφφ Οπτιον : Συσπ, Στβψ−> Οφφ
ςιδεο Οφφ Μετηοδ : ς/ΗΣΨΝΧ+Βλανκ
Συσπενδ Σωι τχη : Εναβλεδ
Η∆∆Οφφ Αφτερ : ∆ισαβλεδ
∆οζε Μοδε : ∆ισαβλεδ
ΣτανδβψΜοδε : ∆ισαβλεδ
Συσπενδ Μοδε : ∆ισαβλεδ
ΠΧΙ ΜαστερΑχτιϖιτψ: Εναβλεδ
ΧΟΜΠορτσ Αχτι ϖιτψ : Εναβλεδ
ΛΠΤ ΠορτσΑχτι ϖιτψ : Εναβλεδ
Η∆∆ΠορτσΑχτιϖι τψ : Εναβλεδ
∆ΜΑΠορτσΑχτιϖι τψ : Εναβλεδ
ςΓΑΑχτι ϖιτψ : ∆ι σαβλεδ
ΙΡΘ3 ( ΧΟΜ2) : Εναβλεδ
∗∗ ΠΜΤι µερσ∗∗
∗∗ ΠΜΕϖεντσ ∗∗
Power management
Power Management
This option allows you to determine if the values in power management are disabled, user-defined, or predefined.
ΙΡΘ4 ( ΧΟΜ1) : Εναβλεδ
ΙΡΘ5 ( ΛΠΤ 2) : Εναβλεδ
ΙΡΘ6 ( Φλοππψ∆ισκ) : Εναβλεδ
ΙΡΘ7 ( ΛΠΤ 1) : Εναβλεδ
ΙΡΘ8 ( ΡΤΧΑλαρµ) : ∆ι σαβλεδ
ΙΡΘ9 ( ΙΡΘ2 Ρεδι ρ) : Εναβλεδ
ΙΡΘ10 ( Ρεσερϖεδ) : Εναβλεδ
ΙΡΘ11 ( Ρεσερϖεδ) : Εναβλεδ
ΙΡΘ12 ( ΠΣ/ 2 Μουσε) : Εναβλεδ
ΙΡΘ13 ( Χοπροχεσσορ) : Εναβλεδ
ΙΡΘ14 ( Ηαρδ δισκ) : Εναβλεδ
ΙΡΘ15 ( Ρεσερϖεδ) : Εναβλεδ
ESC: Quit
F1 : Help
F5 : OldValues
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load SetupDefaults
: Select Item
PU/PD/+/- : Modify
(Shift)F2 : Color
PM Control by APM
This option is only effective if APM (Advanced Power Management)
is installed. If under APM control, system BIOS will wait for APM's
prompt before entering any power management mode.
Note: If there is a task running, the APM will not prompt BIOS to
activate any power saving mode.
Video Off Option
This option allows you to determine if the screen will always stay on,
or turn off when in SUSPEND and/or ST ANDBY modes.
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Video Off Method
This option controls to what degree will the video be downed:
1. Blank screen only turns off the screen
2. V/H SYNC + Blank will also turn off the V-SYNC and H-SYNC
signals from the VGA cards to the monitor
3 . DPMS is enabled only for VGA cards that support DPMS.
Suspend Switch
This enables or disables the External Suspend Switch.
PM Timers
The options under this category allow you to disable or set the
duration of time that the system is inactive before entering the listed
modes.
HDD Off After
You can choose to turn the HDD off after a one of the time interval
listed, or when the system is in Suspend mode. If in a power saving
mode, any access to the HDD will wake it up.
Doze Mode and Standby Mode
These modes will put the system into low speed or 8 MHz. Screen may
turn off depending on the setting for V ideo Of f method.
Suspend Mode
Suspend mode puts the system into low speed or 8 MHz, and the
system clock is stopped. Screen may turn off depending on the setting
for Video Off method.
Note: System Doze, Standby Doze, and System Suspend
will be loaded with predefined values if the P ower
Management option is not set to "User defined".
Note: HDD will not pow er down if the P ower Management
option is disabled.
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PM Events
Each of the options in this category can be enabled or disabled. If a
particular option is enabled, the activity of the specified event will
cause the PM timers for Doze, Standby, and Suspend modes to reload.
If disabled, the specified event will have no effect on the PM timers,
and the prevailing power saving mode continues.
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PCI slot configuration
By choosing the "PCI SLOT CONFIGURA TION" option from the
INITIAL SETUP SCREEN Menu, the screen below is displayed. This
sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the CPU
card.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A4IBAK1)
PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Σλοτ 1 Υσι νγ ΙΝΤ# : ΑΥΤΟ
Σλοτ 2 Υσι νγ ΙΝΤ# : ΑΥΤΟ
Σλοτ 3 Υσι νγ ΙΝΤ# : ΑΥΤΟ
Σλοτ 4 Υσι νγ ΙΝΤ# : ΑΥΤΟ
1στ Αϖαιλαβλε ΙΡΘ : 9
2νδ Αϖαιλαβλε ΙΡΘ : 10
3ρδ Αϖαιλαβλε ΙΡΘ : 11
4τηΑϖαιλαβλε Ι ΡΘ : 12
ΠΧΙ ΙΡΘΑχτιϖεδ βψ : Εδγε
ΠΧΙ Ι∆Ε2νδ Χηαννελ : Εναβλεδ
ΠΧΙ Ι∆ΕΙ ΡΘΜαπ το : ΠΧΙ−ΑΥΤΟ
Πριµαρψ Ι∆ΕΙΝΤ# : Α
ΣεχονδαρψΙ ∆ΕΙ ΝΤ# : Β
ΜαστερΑρβιτρατιον Προτοχολ : Ωεακ
ΧΠΥ−>ΠΧΙ Μεµ Ποστ Ωριτε Βυφ : Εναβλεδ
ΧΠΥ−>ΠΧΙ ΜεµορψΒυρστ Ωρι τε : Εναβλεδ
ΠΧΙ Μαστερ Βυρστ Ρεαδ/Ωριτε : Εναβλεδ
PCI slot configuration
The PCA-6149 supports up to four PCI I/O devices. Each PCI device is
assigned a different ID number (IDSEL#). Make sure that the backplane in your chassis uses the same IDSEL# for each PCI device
number as your CPU card.
ESC :Quit
F1 : Help
F5 : OldValues
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load SetupDefaults
PU/PD/+/- :Modify
(Shift)F2 :Color
:SelectItem
The table below lists the IDSEL# used by the PCA-6149.
PCI device# IDSEL #
131
230
329
428
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Slot 1 Using INT# , Slot 2 Using INT#,
Slot 3 Using INT#, Slot 4 Using INT#
These allow you to assign each PCI device to INT# A, B, C, or D.
Generally, choose AUTO unless you have a device that does not tell
BIOS which INT# to use.
Note: For multifunction PCI devices, choose only AUTO.
1st/2nd/3rd/4th Available IRQ
The system BIOS will assign the specified available IRQ to the found
PCI devices.
PCI IRQ Activated by
This tells the chipset whether the IRQ signals input is level or edge
trigger.
PCI IDE 2nd Channel
This option enables or disables the second channel of the PCI/IDE
card. It includes I/O port (170H~177H) and IRQ15 assignment.
PCI IDE IRQ Map to
For the specified slot, the BIOS will determine the location of the PCI
IDE device and assign IRQ14 for the primary IDE INT#, and IRQ15 for
the secondary IDE INT#. If ISA is chosen, BIOS will not assign any
IRQ even if a PCI IDE is found.
Primary IDE NT#, Secondary IDE INT#
These determine which INT# the PCI IDE card is using for its interrupts.
Chapter 3 Award BIOS setup 37
Load BIOS defaults
"LOAD BIOS DEF AUL TS" indicates the most appropriate values for
the system parameters for minimum performance. These default values
are loaded automatically if the stored record created by the Setup
program becomes corrupted (and therefore unusable).
Load setup defaults
"LOAD SETUP DEF AUL TS" loads the values required by the system
for maximum performance.
Password setting
To change, confirm, or disable the password, choose the "PASSWORD SETTING" option form the Setup main menu and press [Enter].
The password can be at most 8 characters long.
Remember, to enable this feature. You must first select the Security
Option in the BIOS FEA TURES SETUP to be either "Setup" or
"System."
IDE HDD auto detection
"IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION" automatically self-detect for the
correct hard disk type.
Save & Exit setup
If you select this and press the [Enter] key, the values entered in the
setup utilities will be recorded in the CMOS memory of the chipset.
The microprocessor will check this every time you turn your system on
and compare this to what it finds as it checks the system. This record
is required for the system to operate.
Exit without saving
Selecting this option and pressing the [Enter] key lets you exit the
Setup program without recording any new values or changing old
ones.
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CHAPTER
4
PCI VGA Setup
The PCA-6149 features an on-board VGA
interface. This chapter describes the
installation and use of the display utilities
and drivers.
Chapter 4 PCI VGA Setup 39
Before you begin
T o facilitate the installation of the enhanced display device drivers and
utility software, you should read the instructions in this chapter
carefully before you attempt installation. The enhanced display drivers
for the VIEWTOP ET-Series board are located on the software installation diskette. You must install the drivers and utility software by using
the supplied SETUP program for DOS driver. (WINSETUP program for
Windows 3.1x Driver .)
Note: The files on the software installation diskette are
compressed. Do not attempt to install drivers by
copying the files manually. You must use the supplied
SETUP (or WINSETUP) program to install the driv ers
(except in the case of Windows NT, which can read
the compressed files on the software installation
diskette directly).
Before you begin, it is important to note that most display drivers need
to have the relevant software application already installed in the
system prior to installing the enhanced display drivers. In addition,
many of the installation procedures assume that you are familiar with
both the relevant software application and certain operating system
commands. Please review the relevant operating system commands
and the pertinent sections of your application software's user manual
before performing the installation.
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Installation
T o install the enhanced display drivers and utilities, follow these steps:
1. If you have not already done so, make a backup copy of the
software installation diskette and store the original in a safe place.
Refer to your operating system manual for details on how to
duplicate a diskette. You should use the backup copy you have
made for all subsequent steps. Alternatively, you can copy all the
files on the software installation diskette to your hard disk and
install the drivers from there. The steps below assume you are
installing from a diskette.
2. Insert the backup copy of the software installation diskette into
drive A: or B:. From the DOS command line, run the SETUP
program by typing: A: SETUP Enter (or B: SETUP Enter
as appropriate).
3. Scroll through the list of options by using a mouse or the cursor
keys until you come to the option you wish to install. Click on the
left mouse button or press <ENTER> to select the option.
4 . After reading the application notes (if any), click the left mouse
button or press <ENTER> to continue with the installation procedure. The SETUP program will search your environment path in
attempt to locate the installed application, and you will be prompted to confirm a directory to which the files should be copied
(normally the application's directory). Y ou also have the option of
entering a drive and directory of your choice. If the directory you
choose does not exist, it will be created for you. The relevant files
will be copied there or to appropriate sub-directories.
5 . Finally, if an application specific setup program or procedure is
required in order to configure the software to recognize the new
driver(s) and the SETUP program has been able to locate the
application specific program, you will be given the option of
running the relevant program to configure the application at this
time.
Chapter 4 PCI VGA Setup 41
6 . After the installation procedure is completed, you will be returned
to SETUP program. Select another option for installation as
required. T o exit SETUP, click on the right mouse button or press
<ESC>. Y ou will be prompted for confirmation before returning to
the DOS command prompt.
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APPENDIX
A
Programming the
Watchdog Timer
The PCA-6149 is equipped with a
watchdog timer that resets the CPU or
generates an interrupt if processing comes
to a standstill for whatever reason. This
feature ensures system reliability in
industrial stand-alone and unmanned
environments.
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer 43
Programming the watchdog timer
If you decide to program the watchdog timer, you must write a program
which reads I/O port address 443 (hex) at regular intervals. The first
time your program reads the port, it enables the watchdog timer. After
that your program must read the port at time intervals less than 2.0
seconds (as set in the BIOS). Otherwise, the watchdog timer will
activate and reset the CPU or generate an interrupt on IRQ11. When
you want to disable the watchdog timer, your program should read I/O
port 043 (hex).
If CPU processing comes to a standstill because of EMI or a software
bug your program's signals to I/O port address 443 to the timer will be
interrupted. The timer will then automatically reset the CPU or invoke
an IRQ, and data processing will continue normally .
The following program shows how you might program the watchdog
timer in BASIC:
1 0 REM Watchdog timer example program
15 REM Watchdog timer interval set to 2 sec in BIOS
20 X=INP(&H443) REM Enable and refresh the watchdog
30 GOSUB 1000 REM Task #2, takes 2 sec to complete
40 X=INP(&H443) REM Refresh the watchdog
50 GOSUB 2000 REM Task #2, takes 2 sec to complete
60 X=INP(&H043) REM Disable the watchdog
70 END
1000 REM Subroutine #2, takes 2 seconds to complete
1070 RETURN
2000 REM Subroutine #2, takes 2 seconds to complete
2090 RETURN
.
.
.
.
.
.
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APPENDIX
B
POST LEDs
This appendix lists the codes generated
by the POST (Power On Self T est)
routines. It also discusses how to read the
PCA-6149's POST LED indicators.
Appendix B POST LEDs 45
Whenever you start up your system, the CPU card runs a series of
programs to test and initialize board hardware. If the routines encounter an error in during the tests, you will either hear a few short beeps or
see an error message on the screen. There are two kinds of errors: fatal
and non-fatal. The system can usually continue the boot up sequence
with non-fatal errors. Non-fatal error messages usually appear on the
screen along with the following instructions:
press <F1> to RESUME
Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue the bootup
sequence. The cure for most nonfatal error messages is simply to run
the BIOS SETUP program, discussed in Chapter 3.
If the routines encounter a fatal error, they will stop the tests and
output a message indicating which test failed. If the fatal error comes
before the screen device initializes, the card will indicate the error code
through a series of beeps.
You can also determine the number of the test that failed by reading
the LED indicators on the top of the PCA-6157 board.
Please make a note of any BIOS error codes before you contact
Advantech for technical support.
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POST LEDs
Before the BIOS performs each system test, it writes a checkpoint code
to I/O address 80H. If the test fails, the code will stay in memory. You
can read the code and determine which test has failed.
The PCA-6149’s POST LED indicators make this process extremely
easy. You don’t need any special diagnostic tools, you just read the
POST code from the LEDs.
The table below shows how to read the LEDs, a series of eight LEDs
located in the top left-hand corner of the board.
SELF-TEST INDICATORS
!!!! !!!!
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
!" : LIGHT OFF
#" : LIGHT ON
!"!"!"! : 0 !"#"!"! : 4 #"!"!"! : 8 #"#"!"! : C
!"!"!"# : 1 !"#"!"# : 5 #"!"!"# : 9 #"#"!"# : D
!"!"#"! : 2 !"#"#"! : 6 #"!"#"! : A #"#"#"! : E
!"!"#"# : 3 !"#"#"# : 7 #"!"#"# : B #"#"#"# : F
EXAMPLE
!!!# #!!#
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
19
POST checkpoint LED indicators
The following list of checkpoint codes gives the number of each
checkpoint for the A WARD BIOS POST . Codes are Copyright
A W ARD-BIOS CHECK-POINT , (C) 1994 A ward Software Inc.
Appendix B POST LEDs 47
Code Name Description of check-point
01 Processor test 1 Processor status (IFLAGS) verification
tests the following processor status flags,
carry, zero, sign, BIOS overflow. It will
set each of these flags, verify that they are
set, then turn each flag off and verify it is
off.
02 Processor test 2 Read, write, verify all CPU registers
except SS, SP, and BP with data pattern
FF and 00.
03 Initialize chips Disable NMI, PLE, ALE, UEL, SQWV.
Disable video, parity checking, DMA.
Reset math coprocessor, clear all page
registers, CMOS shutdown byte. Initialize
timer 0, 1, and 2. Set EISA timer to a
known state. Initiallze DMA controllers 0
and 1. Initialize interrupt controllers 0
and 1. Initialize EISA extended registers.
04 Test memory RAM must be periodically refreshed
in order to keep the memory from
decaying.
Refresh toggle This function assures that the
memory refresh function is working
properly.
05 Blank video Keyboard controller initialization.
Initialize keyboard.
06 Reserved
07 Test CMOS interface Verifies CMOS is working correctly.
Checks battery status, detects bad battery.
08 Setup low memory Early chip set initialization memory
presence test. OEM chipset routines. Clear
low 64 KB of memory. Test first 64 KB
memory.
09 Early cache initialization Cyrix CPU initialization, cache initializa-
tion
0A Setup interrupt vectors Initialize first 120 vectors in interrupt
vector table with SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR
and initialize INT 00h-1Fh according to
INT_TBL.
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Code Name Description of check-point
0B Test CMOS RAM Test CMOS RAM checksum. If bad or
insert key pressed, INT OOh-1Fh according to INT_TBL.
0C Initialize keyboard detect type of keyboard controller
(optional). Set num_lock status.
0D Initalize video interface Detect CPU clock. Read interface CMOS
location 14h to find out type of video in
use. Detect and initialize video adaptor.
0E Test video memory Test video memory, write sign-on
message to screen. Set up shadow RAMenable according to setup.
0F Test DMA controller 0 BIOS checksum test. Keyboard detection
and initialization.
10 Test DMA controller 1
11 Test DMA page registers Test DMA page registers.
12-13, 1B, 1E Reserved
14 Test timer counter 2 Test 8254 timer 0 counter 2.
15 Test 8259-1 mask bits Verify 8259 channel 1 masked interrupts
by alternately turning off and on the
interrupt lines.
16 Test 8259-2 mask bits Verify 8259 channel 2 masked interrupts
by alternately turning off and on the
interrupt lines.
17 Test 8259-1 mask bits Turn off interrupts then verify no interrupt
mask register is on.
18 Test 8259 interrupt Force an interrupt and verify the function-
ality interrupt occurred.
19 Test stuck NMI bits Verify NMI can be cleared.
(parity/IO check)
1A Display CPU clock
20 Enable slot 0 Initialize slot 0 (system board).
21-2F Enable slots 1-15 Initialize slots 1 through 15.
30 Size base and extended Size base memory from 256 KB to
memory 640 KB and extended memory above
1 MB.
Appendix B POST LEDs 49
Code Name Description of check-point
31 Test base and extended Test base memory from 256 KB to
memory 640 KB and extended memory above
1 MB using various patterns.
Note: this will be skipped in EISA
mode and can be “skipped” with ESC
key in EISA mode.
32 Test EISA extended If EISA mode flag is set then test
memory EISA memory found in slot initializa-
tion. Note: this will be skipped in ISA
mode and can be ‘skipped” with ESC
key in EISA mode.
33-3B Reserved
3C Setup enabled
3D Initialize and install Detect if mouse is present, initialize
mouse mouse, install interrupt vectors.
3E Set up cache controller Initialize cache controller.
40 Virus protect Display virus protect disable or enable.
41 Initialize floppy drive Initialize floppy disk drive controller
and controller and any drives.
42 Initialize hard disk drive Initialize hard disk drive controller
and controller and any drives.
43 Detect & initialize Initialize serial/parallel ports (also
serial and parallel ports game port).
44 Reserved
45 Detect & initialize Initialize math coprocessor.
math coprocessor
46-47 Reserved
4E Manufacturing post loop Reboot if manufacturing loop post
or display messages loop pin is set. Otherwise display and
messages (i.e. any non-fatal errors
that were detected during post and
enter setup).
4F Security check Ask for password security (optional).
50 Write CMOS Write all CMOS values back to RAM and
clear screen.
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Code Name Description of check-point
51 Pre-boot enable Enable parity checker, enable NMI, enable
cache before boot.
52 Initiallze option ROMs Initialize any option ROMs present from
C8000h to EFFFFh.
Note: when fscan option is enabled, it will
initialize from C8000h to F7FFFh.
53 Initialize time value Initialize time value in 40h: BIOS area.
60 Set up virus protection Set up virus protection according to
setup.
61 Set boot speed Set system speed for boot.
62 Set numlock Set numlock status according to setup.
63 Boot attempt Set low stack boot via INT 19h.
B0 Spurious If interrupt occurs in protected mode.
B1 Unclaimed NMI If unmasked NMI occurs, display "Press
F1 to disable NMI, F2 to reboot".
BE Chipset default Program chipset registers with
initialization power-on BIOS defaults.
BF Chipset initialization Program chipset registers with setup
values.
C0 Turn off chipset cache OEM specific-cache control.
C1 Memory presence test OEM specific test to size onboard
memory.
C5 Early shadow OEM specific early shadow enable for fast
boot.
C6 Cache presence test External cache size detection test.
E1-EF Setup pages E1-page 1, E2-page2, etc.
FF Boot
Appendix B POST LEDs 51
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C
APPENDIX
Hardware Interrupt
Information
Appendix C Hardware Interrupt Information 53
Interrupt assignments
Priority Interrupt# Interrupt source
- IRQ2 Interrupt from controller 2 (cascade)
1 NMI Parity error detected
2 IRQ0 Interval timer, counter 0 output
3 IRQ1 Keyboard
4 IRQ8 Real-time clock
5 IRQ9 Reserved
6 IRQ10 Reserved
7 IRQ11 Watchdog IRQ
8 IRQ12 PS/2 mouse
9 IRQ13 INT from co-processor
10 IRQ14 IDE 0 driver
11 IRQ15 IDE 1 driver
12 IRQ3 Serial communication port 2
13 IRQ4 Serial communication port 1
14 IRQ5 Reserved
15 IRQ6 Diskette controller (FDC)
16 IRQ7 Parallel port 1 (print port)
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