Advantech PCA-6166F User Manual

PCA-6166

Full-size Super 7 Pentium MMX processor-based PCI/ISA-bus CPU card

This document is copyrighted, 1999, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties which may result from its use.

Acknowledgements

• Adaptec and EZ-SCSI are trademarks of Adaptec Inc.

• AWARD is a trademark of AWARD Software, Inc.

• AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

• IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

• MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

• SiS is a trademark of Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation.

All other product names or trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

Part No. 2006616600 1st Edition Printed in Taiwan September 1999

A Message to the Customer

Advantech customer services

Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial environments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the laboratory or the factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of operation for which the name Advantech has come to be known.

Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Advantech’s customer services. To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.

Technical support

We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone.

So please consult this manual first. If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to your problem, and with the product close at hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well trained and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Advantech products. In fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.

In addition, free technical support is available from Advantech engineers every business day. We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific information on the installation and operation of any of our products.

Model PCA-6166 PCA-6166E PCA-6166S PCA-6166F

CPU: Intel Pentium

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MMX 166 ~ 233 MHz

üü üü

AMD K6-2, K6-3, 500 MHz and faster System chipset: SiS 530

üü üü

BIOS: Award P&P Flash BIOS üü üü L2 cache: 1 MB Max. system RAM: 384 MB

(3 x 168-pin DIMM sockets)

üü üü

ISA High Drive: Up to 64 mA üü üü USB port üü üü 2 EIDE connectors üü üü Solid state disk: Supports M-Systems’

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DOC

2000 Flash disk up to 144 MB

üü üü

2 serial, 1 parallel ports üü üü VGA: AGP/VGA (built-in on chip) üü üü LAN: 10/100Base-T Ethernet

(Intel 82558 chipset) SCSI: 32-bit PCI Ultra2 SCSI

(Adaptec 7890 chipset)

üü

PCA-6166 Series comparison table

Product warranty

Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.

If an Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.

If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:

1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, type of PC, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen messages you get when the problem occurs.

2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any helpful information readily available.

3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return more quickly.

4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service.

5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your dealer.

Initial Inspection

Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped:

• 1 PCA-6166 Pentium® MMX single board computer

• 1CPU, and 1 cooling fan (optional)

• 1 PCA-6166 User's Manual

• Utility disks/CD with VGA BIOS

• IDE disks/CD

• Ethernet driver disks/CD (PCA-6166E/F only)

• SCSI driver disks/CD (PCA-6166S/F only)

• 1 FDD cable

• 2 EIDE HDD cables for ATA66

• 1 printer cable and 1 serial port cable

• 1 ivory cable for keyboard and mouse

• 1 SCSI single-end cable (PCA-6166S/F only)

• 1 USB cable (optional)

• 1 ATX-to-PS/2 power cable If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor

or sales representative immediately. We have carefully inspected the PCA-6166 mechanically and

electrically before shipment. It should be free of marks and scratches and in perfect working order upon receipt.

As you unpack the PCA-6166, check it for signs of shipping damage. (For example, damaged box, scratches, dents, etc.) If it is damaged or it fails to meet the specifications, notify our service department or your local sales representative immediately. Also notify the carrier. Retain the shipping carton and packing material for inspection by the carrier. After inspection, we will make arrangements to repair or replace the unit.

Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration.............................. 1

1.1 Introduction........................................................................2

1.2 Features...............................................................................3

1.3 Specifications ......................................................................4

1.3.1 System.........................................................................4

1.3.2 Memory.......................................................................4

1.3.3 Input/Output ................................................................4

1.3.4 VGA interface

(PCA-6166/6166E/6166S/6166F only) .......................5

1.3.5 SCSI interface (PCA-6166S/6166F only)...................5

1.3.6 Ethernet LAN (PCA-6166E/6166F only) ...................5

1.3.7 SSD .............................................................................5

1.3.8 Industrial features .......................................................5

1.3.9 Mechanical and environmental specifications............5

1.4 Board Layout: Main Features ..........................................6

1.5 Jumpers and Connectors...................................................7

1.6 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations ..........9

1.7 Safety Precautions............................................................10

1.8 Jumper Settings................................................................11

1.8.1 How to set jumpers ...................................................11

1.8.2 CPU clock and frequency ratio setting (SW1)..........11

1.8.3 Voltage regulator setting (SW2) ...............................13

1.8.4 CMOS clear (J1) .......................................................14

1.8.5 Watchdog timer output (J2) ......................................14

1.8.6 DiskOnChip® 2000 Flash disk address select (J3)....15

1.9 System Memory................................................................17

1.9.1 Sample calculation: DIMM memory capacity..........17

1.9.2 Supplementary information about DIMMs ..............18

1.10 Memory Installation Procedures ....................................19

1.11 CPU Installation ...............................................................20

Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals ............................ 21

2.1 Primary (CN1) and Secondary (CN2) IDE Connectors22

2.2 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3).......................................23

2.3 Parallel Port Connector (CN4) .......................................23

2.4 SCSI Connector (CN5) ....................................................24

2.5 USB Connector (CN6) .....................................................25

2.6 VGA Connector (CN7) ....................................................25

2.7 Ethernet Connector (CN8) ..............................................26

2.8 Serial Ports (CN9: COM1; CN10: COM2)....................26

2.9 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN11) .............27

2.10 External Keyboard Connector (CN12) ..........................27

2.11 IR Connector (CN13) .......................................................28

2.12 CPU Fan Connector (CN14) ...........................................28

2.13 Front Panel Connectors (CN16, CN17, CN18,

CN19 and CN21) ..............................................................29

2.13.1 Keyboard lock and power on LED (CN16) ............29

2.13.2 External speaker (CN17).........................................29

2.13.3 Reset (CN18)...........................................................29

2.13.4 IDE LED (CN19) ....................................................30

2.13.5 ATX soft power switch (CN21)..............................30

2.14 ATX Power Control Connectors (CN20 and CN21) .....30

2.14.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft power .........

switch connector (CN21) ........................................30

2.14.2 Controlling the soft power switch...........................31

Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup ..................................... 33

3.1 Introduction......................................................................34

3.2 Entering Setup..................................................................34

3.3 Standard CMOS Setup....................................................35

3.4 BIOS Features Setup .......................................................36

3.4.1 Virus Warning...........................................................36

3.4.2 Boot Sequence...........................................................37

3.4.3 Boot Up Floppy Seek ................................................37

3.4.4 Boot Up NumLock Status .........................................38

3.4.5 Typematic Rate Setting.............................................38

3.4.6 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) .....................................38

3.4.7 Typematic Delay (msec) ...........................................38

3.4.8 Security Option .........................................................38

3.4.9 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop............................................39

3.4.10 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB................................39

3.4.11 Video BIOS Shadow ...............................................39

3.4.12 C8000-CBFFF Shadow / DC000-DFFFF Shadow .39

3.4.13 Cyrix 6 x 86/MII CPUID........................................39

3.5 CHIPSET Features Setup ...............................................40

3.5.1 SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay ....................................40

3.5.2 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time .................................40

3.5.3 SDRAM CAS Latency Time ....................................41

3.5.4 DRAM Opt RAS Precharge ......................................41

3.5.5 ISA Bus Clock Frequency.........................................41

3.5.6 Starting point of paging ............................................41

3.5.7 PCI Peer Concurrency...............................................41

3.5.8 Read Prefetch Memory RD.......................................41

3.5.9 Assert TRDY After Prefet ........................................41

3.5.10 AGP Aperture Size (MB)........................................42

3.5.11 Memory Hole At 15M-16M ...................................42

3.5.12 PCI Delayed Transaction ........................................42

3.6 Power Management Setup ..............................................43

3.6.1 Power Management ..................................................43

3.6.2 HDD Power Down ....................................................43

3.6.3 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN...........................................44

3.6.4 HDD Ports Activity...................................................44

3.7 PCI Configuration Setup.................................................44

3.7.1 Resources Controlled By ..........................................45

3.7.2 Reset Configuration Data..........................................45

3.7.3 IRQ-xx assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP ...........................45

3.7.4 PCI IRQ Activated by ...............................................45

3.8 Load BIOS Defaults .........................................................46

3.9 Load Setup Defaults.........................................................46

3.10 Integrated Peripherals.....................................................46

3.10.1 IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode, IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode (Auto) 47

3.10.2 IDE Burst Mode......................................................47

3.10.3 IDE Data Port Post Write........................................47

3.10.4 IDE HDD Block Mode ...........................................47

3.10.5 Onboard FDC Controller ........................................47

3.10.6 Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8H/IRQ4).......................47

3.10.7 Onboard Serial Port 2 (2F8H/IRQ3).......................48

3.10.8 Onboard Parallel Port (378H/IRQ7) .......................48

3.10.9 Parallel Port Mode (ECP + EPP) ............................48

3.10.10 ECP Mode Use DMA ...........................................48

3.11 Password Setting ..............................................................49

3.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection................................................49

3.13 Save & Exit Setup ............................................................50

3.14 Exit Without Saving.........................................................50

Chapter 4 PCI SVGA Setup......................................... 51

4.1 Before You Begin .............................................................52

4.2 Driver Installation............................................................53

4.3 Windows 95/98 Drivers Setup Procedure ......................54

4.4 Windows NT Drivers Setup Procedure..........................58

Chapter 5 LAN Configuration ..................................... 63

5.1 Introduction......................................................................64

5.2 Features.............................................................................64

5.3 Driver Installation............................................................65

5.4 Windows 95 Drivers Setup Procedure ...........................66

5.5 Windows 98 Drivers Setup Procedure ...........................72

5.6 Windows NT Drivers Setup Procedure..........................73

Chapter 6 SCSI Setup and Configurations................ 77

6.1 Introduction......................................................................78

6.2 Configuring the SCSI Adapter .......................................78

6.3 SCSI Terminators ............................................................79

6.4 Adaptec EZ-SCSI Utility .................................................80

6.4.1 Quick start instructions .............................................80

6.4.2 DOS...........................................................................80

6.4.3 SCSI device troubleshooting.....................................80

6.4.4 DOS device drivers ...................................................81

6.4.5 DOS ASPI managers.................................................81

6.4.6 DOS formatting utilities............................................82

Chapter 7 SiS IDE Driver Installation......................... 85

7.1 Installation for Windows 95 and 98 ...............................86

7.2 Installation for Windows NT 4.0 ....................................87

Chapter 8 On-board Security Setup .......................... 89

8.1 Introduction......................................................................90

8.2 Driver Installation............................................................90

8.2.1 Necessary prerequisites.............................................90

8.2.2 Before you begin.......................................................90

8.2.3 Windows 98 drivers setup procedure........................91

Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer....... 99

A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer .............................100

Appendix B Pin Assignments .................................. 103

B.1 IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN1, CN2)......................104

B.2 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3).....................................105

B.3 Parallel Port Connector (CN4) .....................................106

B.4 SCSI Connector (CN5) ..................................................107

B.5 USB Connector (CN6) ...................................................108

B.6 VGA Connector (CN7) ..................................................108

B.7 Ethernet 10/100Base-T RJ-45 Connector (CN8) .........109

B.8 COM1/COM2 RS-232 Serial Port (CN9, CN10)........109

B.9 Keyboard and Mouse Connnector (CN11) ..................110

B.10 External Keyboard Connector (CN12) ........................110

B.11 IR Connector (CN13).....................................................111

B.12 CPU Fan Power Connector (CN14) .............................111

B.13 Power LED and Keylock Connector (CN16)...............112

B.14 External Speaker Connector (CN17) ...........................112

B.15 Reset Connector (CN18)................................................113

B.16 HDD LED Connector (CN19) .......................................113

B.17 ATX Feature Connector (CN20) ..................................113

B.18 System I/O Ports ............................................................114

B.19 DMA Channel Assignments ..........................................115

B.20 Interrupt Assignments...................................................115

B.21 1st MB Memory Map.....................................................116

B.22 PCI Bus Map ..................................................................116

Appendix C DiskOnChip® 2000 Installation Guide . 117

C.1 DiskOnChip® 2000 Quick Installation Guide..............118

C.1.1 DiskOnChip® 2000 installation instructions ..........118

C.1.2 Addtional information and assistance ....................119

CHAPTER

Hardware Configuration

This chapter gives background information on the PCA-6166. It then shows you how to configure the card to match your application and prepare it for installation into your PC.

Sections include:

• Introduction

• Features

• Specifications

• Board Layout

• Jumpers and Connectors

• Safety Precautions

• Jumper Settings

• System Memory

• Memory Installation Procedures

• Cache Memory

• CPU Installation

1.1 Introduction

The PCA-6166 Series all-in-one industrial grade CPU card can use the Intel® Pentium® MMX, AMD K6-2 or K6-3 processors. It also uses the SiS530 AGP chipset. The card works with standard ISA or PCI/ISA-bus passive backplanes.

The CPU provides 1 MB L2 cache on board. It has two PCI EIDE interfaces (for up to four devices) and a floppy disk drive interface (for up to two devices). Other features include two RS-232 serial ports (16C550 UARTs with 16-byte FIFO or compatible), one enhanced parallel port (supports SPP/EPP/ECP) and one USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. The PCI enhanced IDE controller supports Ultra DMA/33/66 and PIO Mode 4 operation. This provides data transfer rates of over 66 MB/sec. System BIOS supports boot-up from an IDE CD-ROM, SCSI CD-ROM, ZIP, and LS-120.

A backup of CMOS data is stored in the Flash memory, which protects data even after a battery failure. Also included is a 63-level watchdog timer, which resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if a program cannot be executed normally. This enables reliable operation in unattended environments.

The PCA-6166 series offers several impressive industrial features such as a built-in VGA (AGP), a PCI Ultra2 SCSI controller, a 10/100Base-T networking controller, three DIMM slots for a total of 384 MB RAM memory, and an ISA High Drive. In addition, the PCA-6166 series supports a solid state disk (SSD) using M-Systems Corporation's DiskOnChip® 2000 Flash disk, for up to 144 MB of non-volatile, reliable memory that is not vulnerable to the hazards of an industrial computing environment. All these make it an ideal choice for applications that require both high performance and full functionality.

Note: Some of the features mentioned above are not

availab le with all models. F or more inf ormation about the specifications of a particular model, see Section

1.3 Specifications.

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1.2 Features

• Socket 7 architecture

• Accepts Intel Pentium® MMX processors up to 233 MHz, AMD K6-2, K6-3, 500 MHz or faster

• SiS530 AGP set, FSB 66/100 MHz

• Three DIMM sockets to support Intel PC100-compliant SDRAMs up to 384 MB

• Award Plug and Play Flash BIOS, 2 Mbit

• Built-in AGP/VGA (on SiS 530)

• On-board Ethernet (PCA-6166E/F only)

• On-board SCSI (PCA-6166S/F only)

• Supports DOC® 2000

• On-board ATX power control connector to meet ACPI requirements

• Two enhanced IDE ports, supporting Ultra DMA/66, PIO Mode 4 (BIOS enabled/disabled)

• Two USB ports

• Two RS-232 serial ports

• One bidirectional parallel port, supports ECP/EPP/SPP

• One floppy port and one keyboard/mouse port

• PCI V2.1 compliant

• PICMG 2.0 compliant

• CMOS backup battery life of 7 years

• HISA (ISA High Drive) up to 64 mA

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1.3 Specifications

1.3.1 System

• CPU: Intel® Pentium® MMX processors up to 233 MHz, AMD

K6-2, K6-3, up to 500 MHz and faster

• L2 cache: 1 MB on board

• BIOS: Award Flash BIOS, 2 Mbit

• Green function: Supports power management operation via BIOS.

Activated by keyboard or mouse activity

• PCI enhanced IDE hard disk drive interface: Supports up to four

IDE (AT-bus) large hard disk drives or other enhanced IDE devices. Supports PIO Mode 4 (16.67 MB/s data transfer rate) and Ultra DMA/66 (66 MB/s data transfer rate). BIOS enabled/disabled

• Floppy disk drive interface: Supports up to two floppy disk drives,

5¼" (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3½" (720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB). BIOS enabled/disabled

1.3.2 Memory

• RAM: Up to 384 MB in three available 168-pin DIMM sockets.

Supports PC100-compliant SDRAMs

1.3.3 Input/Output

• Bus interface: PCI/ISA bus, PICMG compliant

• Enhanced parallel port: Configurable to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3 or

disabled. Standard DB-25 female connector provided. Supports EPP/ECP/SPP

• Serial ports: Two RS-232 ports with 16C550 UARTs (or

compatible) with 16-byte FIFO buffer. Supports speeds up to 115.2 Kbps. Ports can be individually configured to COM1, COM2 or disabled

• Keyboard and PS/2 mouse connector: A 6-pin mini-DIN

connector is located on the mounting bracket for easy connection to a keyboard or PS/2 mouse. An on-board keyboard pin header connector is also available

• ISA driver current: 64 mA (High Drive)

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1.3.4 VGA interface (PCA-6166/6166E/6166S/6166F only)

• Supports AGP 2X, 133 MHz

• Controller: SiS530 built-in VGA (AGP)

• Display memory: Share system memory area 2/4/8 MB

1.3.5 SCSI interface (PCA-6166S/6166F only)

• PCI SCSI: Supports 32-bit PCI interface and Ultra2 SCSI or legacy single-ended devices; data transfer up to 80 MB/sec.

• Chipset: Adaptec AI C 7890

1.3.6 Ethernet LAN (PCA-6166E/6166F only)

• Supports 10/100Base-T Ethernet networking

• Chipset: Intel® 82558

1.3.7 SSD

• Supports M-Systems' DiskOnChip® 2000 Flash disk up to 144 MB

1.3.8 Industrial features

• Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset or IRQ11. The watch- dog timer is programmable, with each unit equal to one second (63 levels). The program uses I/O port hex 443h to control the watchdog timer

1.3.9 Mechanical and environmental specifications

• Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60° C (32 ~ 140° F)

• Storage temperature: -40 ~ 60° C (-40 ~ 140° F)

• Humidity: 20 ~ 95% non-condensing

• Power supply voltage: +5 V, ±12 V

• Power consumption: +5 V @ 5.59 A (for Pentium® MMX 233 MHz) +5 V @ 6.08 A (for AMD K6-2 400 MHz) +5 V @ 7.83 A (for AMD K6-3 450 MHz)

• Board size: 338 x 122 mm (13.3" x 4.8")

• Board weight: 0.5 kg (1.2 lbs)

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1.4 Board Layout: Main Features

PS/2 mouse and

USB port

VGA connector

COM1

LAN connector

keyboard connector

2000

DOC

FDD connector

Parallel port

SCSI connector

(up to 1.5 GB)

3 DIMM modules

CPU ZIF Socket 7

Figure 1-1: Board layout: main features

COM2

Intel 82558

Adaptec 7890

SiS530 chipset

EIDE connectors

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1.5 Jumpers and Connectors

Connectors on the PCA-6166 board link it to external devices such as hard disk drives and a keyboard. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers used to configure your system for your application.

The tables below list the function of each of the board jumpers and connectors. Later sections in this chapter give instructions on setting jumpers. Chapter 2 gives instructions for connecting external devices to your card.

Table 1-1: Jumpers

Label Function

J1 CMOS clear J2 Watchdog timer output J3 DiskOnChip® 2000 address setting SW1 CPU clock and frequency ratio setting SW2 Voltage regulator setting

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Table 1-2: Connectors

Label Function

CN1 Primary IDE connector CN2 Secondary IDE connector CN3 Floppy drive connector CN4 Parallel port CN5 SCSI connector CN6 USB port CN7 VGA connector CN8 10/100Base-T Ethernet connector CN9 Serial port: COM1 CN10 Serial port: COM2 CN11 PS/2 keyboard and mouse CN12 External keyboard connector CN13 Infrared (IR) connector CN14 CPU fan connector CN16 Keyboard lock and power LED CN17 External speaker CN18 Reset connector CN19 IDE LED CN20 ATX feature connector CN21 ATX soft power switch CN22 ACPI LED connector (reserved)

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1.6 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations

Figure 1-2: Board layout: jumper and connecter locations

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1.7 Safety Precautions

Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from

your chassis whenev er you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis.

Caution! Always ground yourself to remov e an y static charge

before touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are v ery sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components in a static-dissipative surf ace or static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.

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1.8 Jumper Settings

This section provides instructions on how to configure your card by setting jumpers. It also includes the card's default settings and your options for each jumper.

1.8.1 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. To “close” (or turn ON) a jumper, you connect the pins with the clip. To “open” (or turn OFF) a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper consists of a set of three pins, labeled 1, 2 and 3. In this case you connect either pins 1 and 2, or 2 and 3.

A pair of needle-nose pliers may be useful when setting jumpers.

1.8.2 CPU clock and frequency ratio setting (SW1)

You must configure your PCA-6166 CPU card to the frequency of your processor by setting jumper SW1. The PCA-6166 SW1 jumper is equipped to use Intel® Pentium® MMX, AMD K6-2 and K6-3 processors. Configure your PCA-6166 as follows:

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Table 1-3: CPU clock and frequency ratio setting (SW1)

Freq.

Multi-

CPU Model

AMD-K6-III/450

AMD-K6-III/400

AMD-K6-2/366

AMD-K6-2/350

AMD-K6-2/333

AMD-K6-2/300

AMD-K6-2/266

AMD-K6/300

AMD-K6/266

AMD-K6/233

AMD-K6/200

AMD-K6/166

AMD-K5/133

AMD-K5/100

ﬁ

Intel

Pentiumﬁ P54C

ﬁ

Pentiumﬁ P54C

Intel

ﬁ

Intel

Pentiumﬁ P54C

ﬁ

Pentiumﬁ P55C

Intel

ﬁ

Pentiumﬁ P55C

Intel

ﬁ

Intel

Pentiumﬁ P55C

(MHz)

plication

450 4.5x 100 ON ON ON OFF ON ON 400 4.0x 100 ON OFF ON OFF ON ON

366 5.5x 66 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 350 3.5x 100 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON 333 5.0x 66 OFF ON ON ON ON ON 300 3.0x 100 OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON 300 4.5x 66 ON ON ON ON ON ON 266 4.0x 66 ON OFF ON ON ON ON 300 4.5x 66 ON ON ON ON ON ON 266 4.0x 66 ON OFF ON ON ON ON 233 3.5x 66 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 200 3.0x 66 OFF ON OFF ON ON ON 166 2.5x 66 ON ON OFF ON ON ON 100 1.5x 66 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 100 1.5x 66 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 166 2.5x 66 ON ON OFF ON ON ON 133 2.0x 66 ON OFF OFF ON ON ON 100 1.5x 66 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 233 3.5x 66 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON 200 3.0x 66 OFF ON OFF ON ON ON 166 2.5x 66 ON ON OFF ON ON ON

Bus freq.

SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4 SW1-5 SW1-6

(MHz)

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1.8.3 Voltage regulator setting (SW2)

These jumpers set the V

voltage supplied to the CPU. Switching

CORE

regulators allow some jumper settings to be the same for two voltages of different power planes.

Table 1-4: CPU V

CC-CORE

1.80 OFF ON OFF ON ON

1.85 ON ON OFF ON ON

1.90 OFF OFF ON ON ON

1.95 ON OFF ON ON ON

2.00 OFF ON ON ON ON

2.05 ON ON ON ON ON No core OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

2.1 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

2.2 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

2.3 ON ON OFF OFF OFF

2.4 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF

2.5 ON OFF ON OFF OFF

2.6 OFF ON ON OFF OFF

2.7 ON ON ON OFF OFF

2.8 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF

2.9 ON OFF OFF ON OFF

3.0 OFF ON OFF ON OFF

3.1 ON ON OFF ON OFF

3.2 OFF OFF ON ON OFF

3.3 ON OFF ON ON OFF

3.4 OFF ON ON ON OFF

3.5 ON ON ON ON OFF

voltage selection

CORE

SW2-1 SW2-2 SW2-3 SW2-4 SW2-5 VID0 VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4

Note: SW2-6 should be set as OFF. If you are using a

Cyrix CPU, you m ust set SW2-6 as ON.

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1.8.4 CMOS clear (J1)

The PCA-6166 CPU card contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data and reset the system BIOS information. Normally this jumper should be set with pins 1-2 closed. If you want to reset the CMOS data, set J1 to 2-3 closed for just a few seconds, and then move the jumper back to 1-2 closed. This procedure will reset the CMOS to its default setting.

Table 1-5: CMOS clear (J1)

Function Jumper setting

* Keep CMOS data 1-2 closed

Clear CMOS data 2-3 closed

* default setting

1.8.5 Watchdog timer output (J2)

The PCA-6168 contains a watchdog timer that will reset the CPU or send a signal to IRQ11 in the event the CPU stops processing. This feature means the PCA-6166 will recover from a software failure or an EMI problem. The J2 jumper settings control the outcome of what the computer will do in the event the watchdog timer is tripped.

Table 1-6: Watchdog timer output (J2)

Function Jumper setting

IRQ11 1-2 closed

* Reset 2-3 closed

* default setting

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1.8.6 DiskOnChip® 2000 Flash disk address select (J3)

The PCA-6166 includes a 32-pin socket for M-Systems' DiskOnChip 2000 Flash disk module. This revolutionary solid state disk enables critical system information to be stored within an on-board Flash disk for virtually instantaneous data access.

You must specify the memory address you want to use for your DiskOnChip 2000 Flash disk module by setting jumper (J3). Available settings are as follows:

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Table 1-7: DiskOnChip® 2000 Flash disk memory address jumper settings (J3)

Segment A B C

C800h ON ON ON

ABC

CC00h ON ON OFF

D000h ON OFF ON

D400h ON OFF OFF

D800h OFF ON ON

DC00h OFF ON OFF

E000h OFF OFF ON

ABC

Disable OFF OFF OFF

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1.9 System Memory

The top-left edge of the PCA-6166 contains three sockets for 168-pin dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). All three sockets use 3.3 V unbuffered synchronous DRAMs (SDRAM). DIMMs are available in capacities of 16, 32, 64, or 128 MB. The sockets can be filled in any combination with DIMMs of any size, giving your PCA-6166 single board computer between 16 MB and 384 MB of memory. Use the following table to calculate the total DRAM memory within your computer:

Table 1-8: DIMM module allocation table

Socket number 168-pin DIMM memory

1 (16, 32, 64, or 128 MB) x 1 2 (16, 32, 64, or 128 MB) x 1 3 (16, 32, 64, or 128 MB) x 1

1.9.1 Sample calculation: DIMM memory capacity

Suppose you install a 128 MB DIMM into your PCA-6166's socket 1 and a 32 MB DIMM into sockets 2 and 3. Your total system memory is 192 MB, calculated as follows:

Table 1-9: DIMM memory capacity sample calculation

Socket number 168-pin DIMM memory Total memory

1 128 MB x 1 128 MB 2 32 MB x 1 32 MB 3 32 MB x 1 32 MB

Total memory 192 MB

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1.9.2 Supplementary information about DIMMs

Your PCA-6166 can accept SDRAM memory chips (with or without parity). Also note:

• If the PCA-6166 operates at 100 MHz, only use PC100-compliant

DIMMs. Most systems will not even boot if non-compliant modules are used. This is due to strict timing issues involved at this speed.

• SDRAM chips are usually thinner and have higher pin density than

EDO chips.

• Chips with 9 chips/side support ECC; chips with 8 chips/side do not

support ECC.

• Single-sided modules are typically 16, 32, 64 or 128 MB;

double-sided modules are usually 32, 64, 128, or 256 MB.

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1.10 Memory Installation Procedures

To install DIMMs, first make sure the two handles of the DIMM socket are in the "open" position. i.e. The handles lean outward. Slowly slide the DIMM module along the plastic guides on both ends of the socket. Then press the DIMM module right down into the socket, until you hear a click. This is when the two handles have automatically locked the memory module into the correct position of the DIMM socket (see Figure 1-3, DIMM installation). To remove the memory module, just push both handles outward, and the memory module will be ejected by the mechanism in the socket.

Figure 1-3: DIMM installation

Important: You must install SDRAM progressively from BANK0

through BANK2 on DIMM socket, otherwise the system will not work.

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1.11 CPU Installation

The PCA-6166 provides a socket 7 for easy CPU installation. The CPU on the board must have a fan or heat sink attached, to prevent overheating.

Warning: Without a fan or heat sink, the CPU will overheat

and cause damage to both the CPU and the motherboard.

To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the processor socket 7.

1. Make sure the socket 7 lever is in the upright position. To raise the lever, pull it out to the side a little and raise it as far as it will go.

2. Place the CPU in the empty socket. Follow the instructions that came with the CPU. If you have no instructions, complete the following procedure. Carefully align the CPU so it is parallel to the socket and the notch on the corner of the CPU corresponds with the notches on the inside of the socket. Gently slide the CPU in. It should insert easily. If it does not insert easily, pull the lever up a little bit more.

3. Press the lever down. The plate will slide forward. You will feel some resistance as the pressure starts to secure the CPU in the socket. This is normal and will not damage the CPU.

When the CPU is installed, the lever should snap into place at the side of the socket.

Note: To remove a CPU, pull the le ver out to the side a

little and raise it as far as it will go. Lift out the CPU.

When you install a new CPU, be sure to adjust the board settings, such as CPU type and CPU clock. Improper settings may damage the CPU.

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Connecting Peripherals

This chapter tells how to connect peripherals, switches and indicators to the PCA-6166 board. You 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.

2.1 Primary (CN1) and Secondary (CN2) IDE Connectors

You can attach up to four IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) drives to the PCA-6166’s internal controller. The primary (CN1) and secondary (CN2) connectors can each accommodate two drives.

Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue and the other wires are gray. Connect one end to connector CN1 or CN2 on the CPU card. Make sure that the red/blue wire corresponds to pin 1 on the connector (in the upper right hand corner). See Chapter 1: Hardware Configuration for help finding the connector. Note that pin 20 has been removed. This ensures that ribbon cables will be connected with the correct orientation.

Unlike floppy drives, IDE hard drives can connect in either position on the cable. If you install two drives to a single connector, 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 per connector, you should set each drive 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 hard drive to the remaining connector (CN2 or CN1), in the same way as described above.

Important: Ultra DMA/66 de vices m ust use a 40-pin with

80-conductor cable.

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2.2 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3)

You can attach up to two floppy disk drives to the PCA-6166's on-board controller. You can use any combination of 5.25" (360 KB / 1.2 MB) and/or 3.5" (720 KB / 1.44 MB / 2.88 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 34-pin flat-cable connector (usually used for 3.5" drives) and a printed circuit-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 drive. The set in the middle connects to the B: floppy drive.

2.3 Parallel Port Connector (CN4)

The parallel port is normally used to connect the CPU card to a printer. The PCA-6166 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 26-pin 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.

The parallel port is designated as LPT1, and can be disabled or changed to LPT2 or LPT3 in the system BIOS setup.

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To 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 upper right side of CN4.

2.4 SCSI Connector (CN5)

Note: Only the PCA-6166S/6166F models contain a SCSI

connector.

The PCA-6166S/F series has a 68-pin, dual in-line connector for Ultra2 SCSI devices. Connection of SCSI devices requires special attention, especially when determining the last drive on the SCSI chain. Refer to Chapter 6 and your device's operating manual for detailed installation advice.

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2.5 USB Connector (CN6)

The PCA-6166 CPU card provides one USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, which gives complete Plug & Play and hot attach/detach for up to 127 external devices.The USB interface complies with USB Specification Rev. 1.0, and is fuse-protected.

The USB interface is accessed through a 10-pin flat-cable connector, CN6. The adapter cable has a 10-pin connector on one end and a USB connector on the bracket.

The USB interface can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.

2.6 VGA Connector (CN7)

The PCA-6166 series includes a PCI SVGA interface that can drive conventional CRT displays. CN7 is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector commonly used for VGA. Pin assignments for CRT connector CN7 are detailed in Appendix B: Pin Assignments.

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2.7 Ethernet Connector (CN8)

Note: Only the PCA-6166E/6166F models include a

10/100Base-T Ethernet connector.

The PCA-6166E/F is equipped with a high performance 32-bit PCI-bus Ethernet interface, which is fully compliant with IEEE

802.3/u 10/100 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. It is supported by all major network operating systems, and is 100% Novell NE-2000 compatible. An on-board RJ-45 jack provides convenient 10/100Base-T RJ-45 operation.

2.8 Serial Ports (CN9: COM1; CN10: COM2)

The PCA-6166 offers two serial ports, CN9 as COM1 and CN10 as COM2. These ports can connect to serial devices (such as a mouse, printers, and so on) or to a communication network.

Table 2-1: Serial port connections (COM1, COM2)

Connector Ports Address Interrupt

CN9 COM1 3F8*, 3E8 IRQ4 CN10 COM2 2F8*, 2E8 IRQ3

* default settings

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The IRQ and address ranges for both ports are fixed. However, if you want to disable the port or change these parameters later, you can do this in the system BIOS setup.

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.

2.9 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (CN11)

The PCA-6166 board provides a keyboard connector. A 6-pin mini-DIN connector (CN11) 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 and to a PS/2 mouse connector.

2.10 External Keyboard Connector (CN12)

In addition to the PS/2 mouse/keyboard connector on the PCA-6166's rear plate, there is also an extra on-board external keyboard connector. This gives system integrators greater flexibility in designing their systems.

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2.11 IR Connector (CN13)

This connector supports the optional wireless infrared transmitting and receiving module. This module mounts on the system case. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup (see Chapter 3: Award BIOS Setup).

2.12 CPU Fan Connector (CN14)

This connector supports cooling fans of 500 mA (6 W) or less.

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2.13 Front Panel Connectors (CN16, CN17, CN18, CN19 and CN21)

There are several external switches to monitor and control the PCA-6166.

2.13.1 Keyboard lock and power on LED (CN16)

CN16 is a 5-pin connector for the keyboard lock and power on LED. Refer to Appendix B: Pin Assignments for detailed information on the pin assignments. If a PS/2 or ATX power supply is used, the system's power LED status will be as indicated below:

Table 2-2: PS/2 or ATX power supply LED status

Power mode LED (PS/2 power) LED (ATX power) System On On On System Suspend Fast flashes Fast flashes System Off Off Slow flashes

2.13.2 External speaker (CN17)

CN17 is a 4-pin connector for an extenal speaker. If there is no external speaker, the PCA-6166 provides an on-board buzzer as an alternative. To enable the buzzer, set pins 3-4 as closed.

2.13.3 Reset (CN18)

Many computer cases offer the convenience of a reset button. Connect the wire from the reset button to CN18.

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2.13.4 IDE LED (CN19)

You can connect an LED to connector CN19 to indicate when the HDD is active.

2.13.5 ATX soft power switch (CN21)

If your computer case is equipped with an ATX power supply, you should connect the power on/off button on your computer case to CN21. This connection enables you to turn your computer on and off.

2.14 ATX Power Control Connectors (CN20 and CN21)

Note: Refer to the diagram on the previous page for the

location of CN21.

2.14.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft power switch

connector (CN21)

The PCA-6166 can support an advanced soft power switch function if an ATX power supply is used. To enable the soft power switch function:

1. Take the specially designed ATX-to-PS/2 power cable out of the PCA-6166's accessory bag.

2. Connect the 3-pin plug of the cable to CN20 (ATX feature connector).

3. Connect the power on/off button to CN21. (A momentary type of button should be used.)

Important: If you will not be using an ATX power connector,

make sure that pins 2-3 are closed. Otherwise, the LAN function will not work.

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Warnings: 1. Make sure that you unplug y our pow er supply

when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause sev ere damage to both your CPU card and expansion cards.

2. ATX power supplies ma y po w er on if certain motherboard components or connections are touched by metallic objects.

Important: Make sure that the ATX power supply can take at

least a 720 mA load on the 5 V standb y lead (5VSB). If not, you may ha ve difficulty powering on your system and/or supporting the "Wake on LAN" function.

2.14.2 Controlling the soft power switch

Users can also identify the current power mode through the system's power LED (see Section 2.14.1).

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Award BIOS Setup

This chapter describes how to set the card’s BIOS configuration data.

3.1 Introduction

Award’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.

3.2 Entering Setup

Turn on the computer and check for the “patch code”. If there is a number assigned to the patch code, it means that the BIOS supports your CPU.

If there is no number assigned to the patch code, please contact Advantech’s applications engineer to obtain an up-to-date patch code file. This will ensure that your CPU’s system status is valid.

After ensuring that you have a number assigned to the patch code, press <Del> to allow you to enter the setup.

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Figure 3-1: Award BIOS Setup initial screen

3.3 Standard CMOS Setup

Choose the “STANDARD CMOS SETUP” option from the “INITIAL SETUP SCREEN” menu, and the screen below will be displayed. This standard setup menu allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive, display, and memory.

Figure 3-2: Standard CMOS Setup screen

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3.4 BIOS Features Setup

The “BIOS FEATURES SETUP” screen appears when choosing the “BIOS FEATURES SETUP” item from the “CMOS SETUP UTILITY” menu. It allows the user to configure the PCA-6166 according to his particular requirements.

Below are some major items that are provided in the BIOS FEATURES SETUP screen.

A quick booting function is provided for your convenience. Simply enable the Quick Booting item to save yourself valuable time.

Figure 3-3: BIOS features setup screen

3.4.1 Virus Warning

While the system is booting up, and after boot-up, any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive will halt the system. In this case, a warning message will be displayed. You 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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3.4.2 Boot Sequence

This function determines the sequence in which the computer will search the drives for the disk operating system (i.e. DOS). The BIOS provides the folllowing boot sequences:

A,C, SCSI C,A, SCSI (Default) C, CDROM, A CDROM, C, A D, A, SCSI E, A, SCSI F, A, SCSI SCSI, A, C SCSI, C, A C only LS/ZIP, C

3.4.3 Boot Up Floppy Seek

During Power-On Self Test (POST), BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. A 360 KB type drive is 40 tracks; while 720 KB, 1.2 MB, and 1.44 MB type drives 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. This is because 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.

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3.4.4 Boot Up NumLock Status

The default is “On”. On Keypad boots up to number keys. Off Keypad boots up to arrow keys.

3.4.5 Typematic Rate Setting

The typematic rate determines the characters per second accepted by the computer. Typematic Rate Setting enables or disables the typematic rate.

3.4.6 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

BIOS accepts the following input values (characters/second) for typematic rate: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.

3.4.7 Typematic Delay (msec)

Typematic delay is the time interval between the appearance of two consecutive characters, when holding down a key. The input values for this category are: 250, 500, 750, 1000 (msec).

3.4.8 Security Option

This setting determines whether the system will boot up if the password is denied. Access to Setup is, however, always limited.

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: To disable security , select “PASSWORD SETTING”

in the main menu. At this point, you will be asked to enter a password. Simply press <Enter> to disable security. When security is disabled, the system will boot, and you can enter Setup freely.

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3.4.9 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

Some display cards that are nonstandard VGA, such as graphics accelerators or MPEG Video Cards, may not show colors properly. The setting Enabled should correct this problem. Otherwise, leave this on the setup default setting of Disabled.

3.4.10 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB

This setting is under the OS/2 system.

3.4.11 Video BIOS Shadow

This determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM, which is optional according to the chipset design. When enabled, Video BIOS Shadow increases the video speed.

3.4.12 C8000-CBFFF Shadow / DC000-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.

3.4.13 Cyrix 6 x 86/MII CPUID

This setting is for a Cyrix CPU only. If you do not use a Cyrix CPU, you must set this as the default setting, Enabled.

Enabled The system cannot install network 5.0 Disabled The software cannot use MMX infrastructure.

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3.5 CHIPSET Features Setup

By choosing the “CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP” option from the INITIAL SETUP SCREEN menu, the screen below will be displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer’s default values for the PCA-6166.

If you enable the OBS function, you can view the temperature, fan speed and voltage of your PC system. The data will be displayed in similar fashion to the display shown in Fig. 3-4:

Figure 3-4: CHIPSET features setup screen

3.5.1 SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay

This controls the latency between SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Leave this on the default setting.

3.5.2 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time

This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to SDRAM. Leave this on the default setting.

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3.5.3 SDRAM CAS Latency Time

This controls the latency between SDRAM read command and the time that the data actually becomes available. Leave this on the default setting.

3.5.4 DRAM Opt RAS Precharge

The precharge time is the number of cycles it takes for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refreshes. If insufficient time is allowed, leave the default setting on. Refresh may be incomplete and the DRAM may fail to retain data.

3.5.5 ISA Bus Clock Frequency

This can set the speed of AT bus at one-third or one-fourth of the CPU clock speed. The default setting is at 7.159 MHz.

3.5.6 Starting point of paging

This value controls the the timing which memory paging operations start.

3.5.7 PCI Peer Concurrency

This means that more than one PCI device can be active at a time. The default setting is enabled.

3.5.8 Read Prefetch Memory RD

When this item is enabled, the system can prefetch the next read instruction and the next process.

3.5.9 Assert TRDY After Prefet

When you select 1QWs, SiS530 asserts its first TRDYnumber for one transaction after it prefetched one quadword of data from system memory, otherwise SiS530 asserts its first TRDY number after two quadwords are prefetched.

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3.5.10 AGP Aperture Size (MB)

Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can reside in a graphics aperture. The default setting is 64.

3.5.11 Memory Hole At 15M-16M

Enabling this feature reserves 15 MB to 16 MB memory address space for ISA expansion cards that specifically require this setting.This makes memory from 15 MB and up unavilable to the system .Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16 MB. The default setting is “Disabled”.

3.5.12 PCI Delayed Transaction

The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delayed transactions cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1.

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3.6 Power Management Setup

The power management setup controls the CPU card’s “green” features. The following screen shows the manufacturer’s defaults:

Figure 3-5: Power management setup screen

3.6.1 Power Management

This option allows you to determine if the values in power management are disabled, user-defined, or predefined.

3.6.2 HDD Power Down

You can choose to turn the HDD off after one of the time intervals listed, or when the system is in “suspend” mode. If the HDD is in a power saving mode, any access to it will wake it up.

Note: The HDD will not power down if the Power

Management option is disabled.

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3.6.3 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

If you choose “Instant-Off”, then pushing the ATX soft power switch button once will switch the system to “system off” power mode.

You can choose “Delay 4 sec.” If you do, then pushing the button for more than 4 seconds will turn off the system, whereas pushing the button momentarily (for less than 4 seconds) will switch the system to “suspend” mode.

3.6.4 HDD Ports Activity

When set to enable, any event occuring at a HDD (serial) port will awaken a system which has been powered down.

3.7 PCI Configuration Setup

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Figure 3-6: PCI configuration screen

3.7.1 Resources Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system, such as Windows 95. The default setting is Auto.

3.7.2 Reset Configuration Data

Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system cannot boot.

3.7.3 IRQ-xx assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP

These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) card. Two options are available: PCI/ISA PnP or Legacy ISA. The first option, the default setting, indicates that the displayed IRQ is not used to determine if an ISA card is using that IRQ. If you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ, you must set the field for that IRQ to “Legacy ISA”. Say for example that you install a legacy ISA card that requires IRQ10. You must then set “IRQ-10 assigned to :” as “Legacy ISA”.

3.7.4 PCI IRQ Activated by

This sets the method by which the PCI bus recognizes that an IRQ service is being requested by a device. Under all circumstances, you should retain the default configuration unless advised otherwise by your system’s manufacturer. The default setting is Level.

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3.8 Load BIOS Defaults

“LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS” indicates the most appropriate values for the system parameters to achieve maximum stability. These default values are loaded automatically if the stored record created by the setup program becomes corrupted (and therefore unusable).

3.9 Load Setup Defaults

“LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS” loads the values required by the system for maximum performance.

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Figure 3-7: Integrated peripherals

3.10.1 IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode, IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO/UDMA Mode (Auto)

Each channel (Primary and Secondary) has both a master and a slave, making four IDE devices possible. Because each IDE device may have a different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be independent. The default setting “Auto” will allow autodetection to ensure optimal performance.

3.10.2 IDE Burst Mode

Selecting Enabled reduces latency between each drive read/write cycle, but may cause instability in IDE subsystems that cannot support such fast performance. If you are getting disk drive errors, try setting this value to Disabled. This field does not appear when the Internal PCI/IDE field is Disabled.

3.10.3 IDE Data Port Post Write

Selecting Enabled speeds up Read and Write processing, but may cause instability in IDE subsystems that cannot support each fast performance. If you are getting disk drive errors, try setting this value to Disabled.

3.10.4 IDE HDD Block Mode

If you enable IDE HDD Block Mode, the enhanced IDE driver will be enabled. Leave IDE HDD Block Mode on the default setting.

3.10.5 Onboard FDC Controller

When enabled, this field allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to the on-board floppy disk drive connector instead of a separate controller card. If you want to use a different controller card to connect the floppy disk drives, set this field to Disabled.

3.10.6 Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8H/IRQ4)

The settings are 3F8H/IRQ4, 2F8H/IRQ3, 3E8H/IRQ4, 2E8H/IRQ10, and Disabled for the on-board serial connector.

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3.10.7 Onboard Serial Port 2 (2F8H/IRQ3)

The settings are 3F8H/IRQ4, 2F8H/IRQ3, 3E8H/IRQ4, 2E8H/IRQ10, and Disabled for the on-board serial connector.

3.10.8 Onboard Parallel Port (378H/IRQ7)

This field sets the address of the on-board parallel port connector. You can select either 3BCH/IRQ7, 378H/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5 or Disabled. If you install an I/O card with a parallel port, make sure there is no conflict in the address assignments. The PCA-6166 can support up to three parallel ports, as long as there are no conflicts for each port.

3.10.9 Parallel Port Mode (ECP + EPP)

This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The setting “Normal” allows normal speed operation, but in one direction only. “EPP” allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed. “ECP” allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the maximum data transfer rate. “ECP + EPP” allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode.

3.10.10 ECP Mode Use DMA

This selection is available only if you select “ECP” or “ECP + EPP” in the Parallel Port Mode field. In ECP Mode Use DMA, you can select DMA channel 1, DMA channel 3, or Disable. Leave this field on the default setting.

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3.11 Password Setting

To change the password:

1. Choose the “PASSWORD SETTING” option from the Setup

main menu and press <Enter>. The screen will display the following message:

Enter Password

2. If the CMOS is good or if this option has been used to change the

Confirm Password:

3. After pressing <Enter> (ROM password) or the current password

Remember, to enable the password setting feature, you must first select either Setup or System to secure your option in “BIOS FEATURES SETUP”.

Enter Password:

Press <Enter>.

default password, the user is asked for the password stored in the CMOS. The screen will display the following message:

Confirm Password:

Enter the current password and press <Enter>.

(user-defined), you can change the password stored in the CMOS. The password must be no longer than eight (8) characters.

3.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection

“IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION” automatically self-detects for the correct hard disk type.

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3.13 Save & Exit Setup

If you select this and press <Enter>, 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.

3.14 Exit Without Saving

Selecting this option and pressing <Enter> lets you exit the setup program without recording any new values or changing old ones.

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PCI SVGA Setup

The PCA-6166 Series features an on-board PCI AGP/VGA interface. This chapter provides instructions for installing and operating the software drivers on the display driver disk/CD included in your package.

The information in this chapter applies to the PCA-6166/6166E/6166S/6166F.

4.1 Before You Begin

To 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 PCA-6166 series board are located on the software installation disk/CD. You must install the drivers and utility software by using the supplied SETUP program for DOS drivers.

Note: The files on the software installation disk/CD are

compressed. Do not attempt to install the drivers by copying the files manually. You must use the supplied SETUP program to install the drivers.

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 applications and operating system commands. Review the relevant operating system commands and the pertinent sections of your application software’s user’s manual before performing the installation.

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4.2 Driver Installation

Necessary prerequisites

The instructions in this manual assume that you understand elementary concepts of MS-DOS and the IBM personal computer. Before you attempt to install any driver or utility, you should know how to copy files from a floppy disk to a directory on the hard disk. You should also understand the MS-DOS directory structure, and know how to format a floppy disk. If you are uncertain about any of these concepts, please refer to the DOS or Windows user reference guides for more information before you proceed with the installation.

Before you begin

Before you begin installing software drivers, you should make a backup copy of the display driver disk/CD and store the original in a safe place. The display driver disk/CD contains drivers for several versions of certain applications. You must install the correct version in order for the driver to work properly, so make sure you know which version of the application you have.

Changing display drivers in Windows

To change display drivers in Windows, select the Windows Setup icon from the Main window. You will be shown the current setup configuration. Select Change System Settings from the Option menu. Click on the arrow at the end of the Display line. You will be shown a list of

display drivers. Click on the driver you want. Then click on the OK button. Follow the directions to complete the setup.

Changing color schemes

After you change display drivers, you may notice that the color scheme used by Windows looks strange. This is because different drivers have different default colors. To change the color scheme, select the Control Panel from the Main window. Select the Color icon. You will be shown the current color scheme. Choose a new color scheme, and click the OK button.

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4.3 Windows 95/98 Drivers Setup Procedure

1. In the Windows 95/98 My Computer screen, double-click the "3½ Floppy [A:]" icon.

2. In the 3½ Floppy [A:] screen, double-click the "Setup" icon.

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3. In the Welcome screen which appears, click "Next".

4. In the Setup Type screen which appears, click "Next".

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5. In the Start Copying Files screen which appears, click "Next".

6. Once the Setup Needs The Next Disk screen appears, follow the instructions to insert disks until the installation is completed.

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7. When the Setup Complete screen appears, click "Finish."

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4.4 Windows NT Drivers Setup Procedure

Note: Before you install the VGA driver, make sure that you

are using service pack 3 (or above).

1. In the "Control Panel" screen, select the "Display" icon and click "Display Type".

2. Click "Change".

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3. Click "Have Disk".

4. Click "Browse" to look for the driver program.

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5. Select "Winnt40", and then click "Open."

6. Select "Sis530", and then click "Open."

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7. Click "OK."

8. Select "SiS 530", then click "OK", and follow the instructions.

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9. When the driver has been successfully installed, click "OK".

10. Click "Yes" to restart your computer and enable the changes to take effect.

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LAN Configuration

The PCA-6166E/F features an on-board LAN interface. This chapter gives detailed information on Ethernet configuration . It shows you how to configure the card to match your application requirements.

5.1 Introduction

The PCA-6166E/F features an optional 32-bit 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network interface. This interface supports bus mastering architecture and auto-negotiation features. Therefore standard twisted-pair cabling with RJ-45 connectors for both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections can be used. Extensive driver support for commonly-used network systems is also provided.

5.2 Features

• Intel® 82558 Ethernet LAN controller (fully integrated

10Base-T/100Base-TX)

• Supports Wake on LAN remote control function

• PCI Bus Master complies with PCI Rev 2.1

• MAC & PHY (10/100 Mbps) interfaces

• Complies to IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T

interfaces

• Fully supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX operations

• Single RJ-45 connector gives auto-detection of 10 Mbps or 100

Mbps network data transfer rates and connected cable types

• 32-bit Bus Master technology complies with PCI Rev. 2.1

• Plug and Play

• Enhancements on ACPI & APM

• Complies with PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev. 1.0,

ACPI Rev. 1.0, and Device Class Power Management Rev. 1.0

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5.3 Driver Installation

The PCA-6166E/F's on-board Ethernet interface supports all major network operating systems.

The BIOS automatically detects the LAN while booting, and assigns an IRQ level and I/O address. No jumpers or switches are required for user configuration.

The drivers and installation instructions are located in the following directories of the utility diskette or CD:

• Dos: Drivers for DOS platforms

• Info: Installation instructions

• Wfw: Drivers for Windows 3.11 for Workgroups Please refer to the text files in the Info directory for detailed informa-

tion about installing the drivers.

Note: Operating system vendors ma y post driver updates

on their web sites. Please visit the web sites of OS vendors to download updated drivers .

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5.4 Windows 95 Drivers Setup Procedure

1. In the Windows 95 screen, click "Start". Select "Settings", and then click the "Control Panel" icon.

2. Click "Next".

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3. Click "Next".

4. Click "Next".

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5. Follow the instructions on the screen and click "Have Disk".

6. Click "Browse".

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7. Select "net82557.inf" and click "OK".

8. Click "OK".

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9. Click "OK".

10. Click "Next".

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11. Click "Finish".

12. Click "Yes".

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5.5 Windows 98 Drivers Setup Procedure

If the New Hardware Found dialog box does not appear at startup and you cannot connect to the network, check the Device Manager list to see if the new adapter is present. If it is not, follow these steps:

1. From the Control Panel, double-click the "System" icon.

2. Click the "Device Manager" tab.

3. Double-click "Other Devices or Network Adapters" in the list area.

4. Double-click a "PCI Ethernet Controller."

5. Click the "Driver" tab, then click "Update Driver."

6. Click "Next" at the Update Device Driver Wizard.

7. Select "Search for a better driver..." and click "Next."

8. Insert the PRO/100+ adapter disk and select "Specify a location". Enter the appropriate drive for your disk media (A:, D:, etc.), and Click "Next."

9. The Update Wizard displays the message that it has found the driver D:\NET82557.INF (where D: is your media drive). Click "Next."

10. Click "Finish."

11. Restart your computer when prompted.

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5.6 Windows NT Drivers Setup Procedure

1. In the "Windows NT" screen, click "Start" and select "Settings". Then click the "Control Panel" icon to select "Network".

2. Click "No".

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3. Click "Add" to add your new driver.

4. Select "Have Disk" to find the Network Adapters Driver program.

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5. Click "OK".

6. Select "Intel(R) PRO Adapter" and click "OK".

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7. You will then find the new network adapter "Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100)" in Windows.

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SCSI Setup and Configurations

The PCA-6166S/F features an on-board SCSI interface. This chapter explains basic SCSI concepts, and provides instructions for installing the software drivers with the SCSI driver disks/CD included in your package. For more details, refer to the “Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set” User’s Guide.

6.1 Introduction

The PCA-6166S/F is equipped with an Adaptec AIC-7890 single-chip PCI-to-SCSI host adapter which provides a powerful Ultra2 multitasking interface between your computer’s PCI bus and SCSI devices (disk drives, CD-ROM drives, scanners, tape backups, removable media drives, etc.). Up to a total of 15 SCSI devices can be connected to the SCSI connector on AIC-7890.

The Adaptec AIC-7890 is a 16-bit, LVD/SE (Low Voltage Differential/Single-Ended) SCSI solution for your computer. It can support both legacy Fast SCSI and Ultra SCSI devices, as well as the newest LVD Ultra2 SCSI devices.

If you need to configure the SCSI, the on-board SCSI Select configuration utility allows you to change host adapter settings without opening the computer or handling the board. In addition, the SCSI Select utility contains a utility to low-level format, and it verifies the disk media on your hard disk drives.

Note: If any peripheral is attached to the Ultra2 SCSI

segment and is running at SE mode, one or more Ultra/Ultra Wide peripherals will be attached to the Ultra2 SCSI segment and will cause the Ultra2 SCSI segment to run at speeds up to 40 MBytes/sec instead of 80 MBytes/sec.

6.2 Configuring the SCSI Adapter

Access the SCSI BIOS by holding down both the CTRL and A keys when you see the BIOS banner message listing the driver name and the attached devices. For example:

Utility>>>

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The SCSI Select screen will come up. Instructions on how to move the cursor and select options are listed at the bottom of the program windows. You can select either Configure/View Host Adapter Settings or SCSI Disk Utilities.

6.3 SCSI Terminators

To ensure reliable communication, the SCSI bus must be properly terminated. Termination is controlled by a set of electrical resistors, called terminators. Terminators must be placed (or enabled) at the two extreme ends of the SCSI bus. All devices that lie between the ends must have their terminators removed (or disabled).

Since methods for terminating a SCSI peripheral can vary widely, refer to the peripheral’s documentation for instructions on how to enable or disable termination. Here are some general guidelines for termination:

• Termination on internal SCSI peripherals is usually controlled by manually setting a jumper or switch on the peripheral, or by physically removing or installing one or more resistor modules on the peripheral.

• Termination on external SCSI peripherals is usually controlled by installing or removing a SCSI terminator. On some external peripherals, termination is controlled by setting a switch on the rear of the drive.

• By default, termination on the CPU card itself is automatic (the preferred method).

• Internal Ultra2 peripherals are set at the factory with termination disabled, which cannot be changed. Proper termination for internal Ultra2 peripherals is provided by the built-in terminator at the end of the Ultra2 internal SCSI cable.

• Most non-Ultra2 SCSI peripherals come from the factory with termination enabled.

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6.4 Adaptec EZ-SCSI Utility

6.4.1 Quick start instructions

First, install the SCSI devices (see the hardware documentation for details). Then follow the instructions for your operating system software in one of the following sections. We recommend that after you install Adaptec EZ-SCSI, you run SCSI Tutor to learn more about the features of SCSI.

6.4.2 DOS

1. Install DOS 6.x or above, and start it running on your computer.

2. Insert the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Setup diskette into your floppy disk drive.

3. At the DOS prompt, type a:\dosinst (assuming your 3.5” floppy is the A: drive). Then press Enter.

4. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

6.4.3 SCSI device troubleshooting

Review this checklist if your newly installed SCSI disk drives, CD-ROM drives, or other devices do not seem to work properly:

1. Make sure that termination is correctly set for all devices on the SCSI bus, as described in your host adapter documentation.

2. Make sure that there are no hardware conflicts such as devices in your computer trying to use the same interrupts (IRQs) or DMA channels.

3. Make sure that the cables connecting the external and internal SCSI devices and the host adapter are attached securely. Also make sure that the pin 1 orientation is correct for internal cables.

4. Make sure that each SCSI device connected to the host adapter has a unique SCSI ID.

5. Make sure that CD-ROM drives and other SCSI devices are attached to a power source and are turned on.

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6.4.4 DOS device drivers

Device drivers are software programs that enable your computer to communicate with SCSI devices such as hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and scanners. Each kind of device requires a different device driver. Adaptec EZ-SCSI includes several DOS device drivers that are copied to your hard disk during installation. If Adaptec EZ-SCSI finds these kinds of devices on your computer, it adds command lines to your config.sys and autoexec.bat files to load the necessary device drivers.

To learn more about the Adaptec EZ-SCSI device drivers, including their command line option information, refer to the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Online Reference (a Windows Help application).

6.4.5 DOS ASPI managers

ASPI (Advanced SCSI Programming Interface) managers are software programs that enable the SCSI device drivers, your host adapter, and your SCSI devices to communicate with one another. ASPI managers are written for a specific operating system, such as DOS, and a specific family of Adaptec host adapters.

Adaptec EZ-SCSI includes several ASPI managers for DOS. When you install Adaptec EZ-SCSI on these operating systems, it detects what kind of host adapter is installed in your computer and automatically configures your system with the correct ASPI manager. To learn more about these ASPI managers, including their command line option information, refer to the Adaptec EZ-SCSI Online Reference (a Windows Help application).

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6.4.6 DOS formatting utilities

Adaptec EZ-SCSI includes several DOS-based formatting utilities.

Low-level formatter (scsifmt)

Use the DOS-based scsifmt utility for low-level formatting of SCSI hard disk drives, removable media, and Floptical® drives. You can also use it to scan a disk device for surface defects before you store data on it.

Run scsifmt from the DOS prompt, not from the Windows MS-DOS prompt. Before you run it, make sure that the disk devices you want to format are connected to the host adapter and are powered on. Then follow these steps:

1. Change to the directory where scsifmt.exe is located (usually c:\scsi), type scsifmt at the DOS prompt, and press Enter.

Note: If you are formatting a SCSI disk device that sup-

ports more than one LUN (for example, Iomega’s Bernoulli dual multidrive), type scsifmt/L at the command line.

2. When the first screen appears, read it and press Enter to continue. (Press F1 at any time to view Help). Information about your SCSI disk devices appears on the screen.

3. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight bar to a disk device you want to format or verify, then press Enter.

4. When the next screen appears, select either Format or Verify (to verify that the disk is free of surface defects). Then press Enter.

Warning: Back up important data before you format the disk

device! A low-le vel format erases all data from the disk.

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5. If you select Format, confirm that you want to format the disk, and then wait while the disk device is formatted. This may take a long time if the disk is large.

If you select Verify, you can press Esc at any time to stop the verification process. (This does not damage the disk.) If the utility finds bad blocks on the disk, it displays information about them. You can reassign the bad block(s) to prevent data from being stored there.

6. Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 as needed, to format or verify other disk devices. When you have finished, press Esc to exit.

Formatter and partitioner (afdisk)

Use the DOS-based afdisk utility to partition and format SCSI hard disk drives, Floptical® drives, and magneto-optical drives. You can also use afdisk to remove DOS and non-DOS partitions from a disk drive, and to format removable media in standard hard disk format, OS/2 floppy format, or DOS V (Japanese) format.

Note: Use afdisk only if the disk device is not controlled by

the host adapter BIOS. That is , if the host adapter does not have BIOS , or if its BIOS is not enab led. If the disk device is controlled by the host adapter BIOS, use the DOS afdisk utility to partition and format the disk device. (See the MS-DOS documentation.)

Run afdisk from the DOS prompt only, not from the Windows MS-DOS prompt. Before you run it, make sure that the disk devices you want to format and partition are connected to the host adapter and are powered on. Then follow these steps:

1. Change to the directory where afdisk.exe is located (usually c:\scsi), type afdisk at the DOS prompt, and press Enter. Information about your SCSI disk devices appears on the screen. (The number that appears after Target is the device’s SCSI ID.)

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2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight bar to the disk device you want to partition, and then press Enter.

- If the selected disk device is controlled by the host adapter BIOS, you can view information about it but you cannot partition it with afdisk. (Use the DOS afdisk and format utilities.)

- If the selected disk device is unpartitioned, you must partition it before you can format it. To do this, follow the instructions on the screen. (Press F1 to see an explanation of the partitioning options.)

Information about the selected disk device appears in the lower left of the screen. Disks smaller than 1 GB have 64 heads, 32 sectors per track, and cylinders equal to the number of megabytes of available capacity. Disks larger than 1 GB have 255 heads, 63 sectors per track, and one cylinder per 8 MB of available capacity.

3. To create a new partition on the disk device, press Ins. The “Create a DOS Partition” window appears in the lower right of the screen and suggests that you create one partition on the disk device, equal to its entire capacity. If this is what you want to do, skip to Step 5.

4. To change the size of the partition, use the arrow keys to select Start Cylinder and End Cylinder, and type in the numbers you want. Partitions up to 2 GB are supported.

5. When the number of cylinders is what you want, press Esc. When the confirmation prompt appears, select Yes and press Enter to create the partition. To create more partitions on the same disk device, repeat steps 3, 4, and 5. As you create partitions on the disk., they are added to the window at the upper right of the screen.

6. Press Esc to return to the “Select SCSI Device to Partition” window. If you want to partition a different disk device, select the device from the list and repeat the earlier steps.

7. To quit afdisk, press Esc and select Yes to confirm that you want to quit.

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SiS IDE Driver Installation

This chapter explains how to install the SiS IDE driver.

7.1 Installation for Windows 95 and 98

1. Put SiS IDE Drivers disk/CD-ROM into the floppy drive or

CD-ROM drive.

2. Run the file "setup.exe" under "Win9x" directory in SiS IDE

Drivers diskette and follow the instructions to install the SiS IDE Windows 95 and 98 Driver.

Note 1: The SIS IDE driv er supports Windo ws 95 and 98

OSR2,but it is recommended to use Windows 95 and 98 OSR2 default PIO/DMA driver to get more functions supported.

Note 2: When using Windows 95, the system will freeze

when accessing IDE CD-ROM Driver motion happened, such as open "My Computer", CD-ROM Autopla y.etc.

When this happens, it is suggested to remov e IDE CD-ROM DOS Driver provided by device company.

IDE CD-ROM DOS Driver Removing Procedure:

1. Remark or delete "mscdex.exe" command in c:\autoex ec.bat.

2. Remark or delete IDE CD-ROM DOS Driv er in c:\config.sys.

Note 3: In order to access the remo v a b le ZIP driv e through

SiS driver , the fix disk type in BIOS should be set to "NONE". If your BIOS always automatically detects the disk type, try inserting a ZIP drive when your computer is booting.

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7.2 Installation for Windows NT 4.0

1. Enter Windows NT 4.0 System.

2. Double click the "My Computer" icon on the Desktop.

3. Double click the "Control Panel" icon in "My Computer".

4. Double click the "SCSI Adapters" icon in "Control Panel".

5. Click on the folder tab labeled "Drivers" in "SCSI Adapters". The currently installed SCSI adapter drivers will be listed in the Drivers menu.

The display should list the default ATAPI driver, "IDE CD-ROM (ATAPI 1.2)/Dual-channel PCI IDE Controller".

6. Select "Remove" to remove the driver, and then click "Yes" in the "Remove menu.

7. Select "Add..." to add a new driver.

8. Insert the SiS IDE Driver diskette into floppy A or CD-ROM Drive and click "Hard Disk" in "Install Driver" window.

9. Change path to "NT" (floppy A) or "D:\ IDE\NT" (CD-ROM drive), and click "OK" in the "Install From Disk" window.

N.B. Assuming that the D drive is the CD-ROM drive.

10. Choose "SiS PCI MASTER IDE MINIPORT DRIVER" in "Install Driver" and click "OK".

11. Change path to "NT" (floppy A) or "D:\IDENT" (CD-ROM Driver), and click "Continue" in the "Windows NT Setup" window.

12. Click "Yes" in the "System Settings Change" window to restart the computer.

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