PCA-6183
Full-size socket 370
Intel® Pentium® III
processor-based PCI/ISA
bus CPU card
User’s Manual
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are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time. Specifications
are thus subject to change without notice.
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Acknowledgements
• AWARD is a trademark of AWARD Software, Inc.
• IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
• Intel® and Pentium® III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
• MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
• SMC is a trademark of Standard Microsystems Corporation.
• WinBond is a trademark of Winbond Corporation.
• Serverworks is a trademark of Serverworks Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
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Advantech customer services
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demanding conditions typical of industrial environments. Whether your
new Advantech equipment is destined for the laboratory or the factory
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Technical support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if
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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
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PCA-6183 series comparison table
Model
CPU: Support single Intel®
Pentium ® III socket 370 processor
System chipset: Serverworks LC-T
L2 Cache (256/512KB) depends on CPU
USB Port
VGA: ATI 3D Rage XL
VGA RAM: 8MB
Dual 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN (2*Intel 82559)
Single Gigabit Ethernet LAN (Broadcom BCM5701)
SCSI (Adaptec AIC-7899)
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Product warranty
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years
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.
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Initial Inspection
Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
•1 socket 370 Pentium III® processor-based single board computer
•1 PCA-6183 startup Manual
•1 CD driver utility and manual (in PDF format)
•1 FDD cable, P/N: 1701340703
•2 UDMA 33 HDD cables, P/N: 1701400607
•1 Printer (parallel port) cable & COM port cable kit, P/N: 1700060305
•1 Ivory cable for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse, P/N: 1700060202
(optional)
•1 USB cable, P/N: 1700100170 (optional)
•1 1 single-slot bracket, P/N 1962159010 (optional)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or
sales representative immediately.We have carefully inspected the PCA6183 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-6183, 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.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration .................................1
1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2
1.2 Features ............................................................................. 3
1.3 Specifications .................................................................... 5
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors.................................................... 7
1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations.............. 9
Figure 1.1: Board layout: jumper and connecter locations ... 9
Figure 1.2: SCSI daughter board layout..............................10
Figure 1.3: Extension I/O daughter board........................... 10
1.6 Safety Precautions ........................................................... 11
1.7 Jumper Settings ............................................................... 11
1.8 System Memory .............................................................. 12
1.9 Memory Installation Procedures ..................................... 13
1.10 Cache Memory ................................................................ 14
1.11 CPU Installation .............................................................. 14
1.12 RAM Module Approval List ........................................... 15
1.13 Gigabit Lan Card Approval List...................................... 15
1.14 RAID Approval List........................................................ 16
Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals .................................17
2.1 Primary (CN1) and Secondary (CN2) IDE Connectors.. 18
2.2 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3)....................................... 19
2.3 Parallel Port (CN4).......................................................... 19
2.4 USB Ports (CN6)............................................................. 20
2.5 VGA Connector (CN7) ................................................... 20
2.6 10/100Base-T Ethernet Connectors (CN8 and CN34).... 21
2.7 Serial Ports (CN9: COM1; CN10: COM2)..................... 21
2.8 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors (CN11) ............. 22
2.9 External Keyboard Connector (CN12)............................ 22
2.10 Infrared (IR) Connector (CN13) ..................................... 22
2.11 CPU Fan Connector (CN14) ........................................... 23
2.12 Front Panel Connectors (CN16, 17, 18, 19, 21&22)....... 23
2.13 ATX Power Control Connectors (CN20 and 21)............ 25
Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup.........................................27
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 28
3.2 Entering Setup ................................................................. 28
Figure 3.1: Award BIOS Setup initial screen......................28
3.3 Standard CMOS Setup .................................................... 29
Figure 3.2: Standard CMOS features screen....................... 29
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3.4 Advanced BIOS Features ................................................ 30
Figure 3.3: Advanced BIOS features screen....................... 30
3.5 Advanced Chipset Features............................................. 33
Figure 3.4: Advanced chipset features screen ..................... 33
3.6 Integrated Peripherals...................................................... 34
Figure 3.5: Integrated peripherals ....................................... 34
3.7 Power Management Setup............................................... 36
Figure 3.6: Power management setup screen......................36
3.8 PnP/PCI Configurations .................................................. 38
Figure 3.7: PnP/PCI configurations screen ......................... 38
3.9 PC Health Status.............................................................. 39
Figure 3.8: PC health status screen ..................................... 39
3.10 Load Setup Defaults ........................................................ 40
3.11 Password Setting ............................................................. 40
3.12 Save & Exit Setup ........................................................... 41
3.13 Exit Without Saving........................................................ 41
Chapter 4 PCI SVGA Setup ............................................43
4.1 Before you begin ............................................................. 44
4.2 Features ........................................................................... 44
4.3 VGA Installation ............................................................. 45
Chapter 5 LAN Configuration ........................................49
5.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 50
5.2 Features ........................................................................... 50
5.3 Driver Installation ........................................................... 50
5.4 Windows NT Drivers (Intel 82559) Setup Procedure..... 51
5.5 Windows 2000 Drivers (Intel 82559) Setup Procedure .. 55
5.6 Windows NT Drivers (Broadcom 5701) Procedure....... 60
5.7 Windows 2000 Drivers (Broadcom 5701) Procedure.... 63
Chapter 6 Onboard Security Setup ................................69
6.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 70
6.2 Installation ....................................................................... 70
6.3 Windows 9x/2000 Drivers Setup Procedure................... 71
Chapter 7 SCSI Setup ......................................................73
7.1 Introduction ..................................................................... 74
7.2 Understanding SCSI........................................................ 74
7.3 SCSI IDs.......................................................................... 75
7.4 Terminating the SCSI bus ............................................... 76
7.5 Configuring the SCSI interface with SCSISelect............ 76
7.6 Starting SCSISelect ......................................................... 78
7.7 Using SCSISelect Settings .............................................. 79
7.8 Using SCSI Disk Utilities ............................................... 83
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7.9 Installation under Windows NT/Windows 2000............. 83
7.10 Windows 9X Driver setup procedure.............................. 84
7.11 Windows NT Driver Setup Procedure ............................ 88
Appendix A Programming the Watchdog Timer .............93
A.1 Programming the Watchdog Timer................................. 94
Appendix B Pin Assignments .............................................97
B.1 IDE Hard Drive Connector (CN1, CN2)......................... 98
B.2 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3)....................................... 99
B.3 Parallel Port Connector (CN4) ...................................... 100
B.4 USB Connector (CN6) .................................................. 101
B.5 VGA Connector (CN7) ................................................. 101
B.6 Keyboard and Mouse Connnector (CN11).................... 102
B.7 External Keyboard Connector (CN12).......................... 102
B.8 IR Connector (CN13).................................................... 103
B.9 CPU Fan Power Connector (CN14).............................. 103
B.10 Power LED (CN16)....................................................... 104
B.11 External Speaker Connector (CN17)............................. 104
B.12 Reset Connector (CN18) ............................................... 105
B.13 HDD LED Connector (CN19)....................................... 105
B.14 ATX Feature Connector (CN20)................................... 106
B.15 ATX Soft Power Switch (CN21) .................................. 106
B.16 Extension I/O Board Connector (CN27)....................... 107
B.17 Extension I/O Board Connector (CN28)....................... 107
B.18 SM Bus Connector (CN29)........................................... 108
B.19 System I/O Ports............................................................ 108
B.20 DMA Channel Assignments.......................................... 109
B.21 Interrupt Assignments ................................................... 109
B.22 1st MB Memory Map.................................................... 110
B.23 PCI Bus Map ................................................................. 110
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CHAPTER
Hardware Configuration
This chapter provides background
information on the PCA-6183. It will show
you how to configure the card to match your
application and prepare it for installation into
your PC.
• Introduction
• Features
• Specifications
• Board Layout
• Jumpers and Connectors
• Safety Precautions
• Jumper Settings
• System Memory
• Memory Installation Procedures
• Cache Memory
• CPU Installation
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Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration
1.1 Introduction
The PCA-6183 Series all-in-one industrial grade single CPU card uses
Intel's highly acclaimed Pentium® III processor, together with the ServerWorks ServerSet 30 LC-T chipset. The card features a 32/64-bit, 33/66
MHz high performance PCI bus, providing four times more bandwidth
than traditional 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI bus. It works with standard ISA or
32/64-bit PCI/ISA-bus passive backplanes.
The CPU provides 512 or 256 KB on-CPU L2 cache, eliminating the
need for external SRAM chips. The 4 DIMM memory sockets support up
to 4 GB PC-133 registered SDRAM, fullfiling the need of high memory
capacity of many networking applications. The PCA-6183 Series offers
features such as a VGA (PCI) controller, dual 10/100 Base-T networking
controller, one optional Gigabit networking controller, and four DIMM
slots for a total of 4 GB RAM memory, and a high driving ISA bus
(HiSA). All these make it an ideal choice for applications that require
both high performance and full functionality.
It has two 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 four USB (Universal
Serial Bus) ports. The PCI enhanced IDE controller supports Ultra DMA
33 and PIO Mode 4 operation. This provides data transfer rates of up to
33 MB/sec. System BIOS supports boot-up from an IDE CD-ROM, SCSI
CD-ROM, LS-120, IDE HDD, SCSI HDD, ZIP-100, LAN, and FDD.
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 remote management interface enables the PCA-6183 to be managed
through Ethernet when it is connected to the SNMP-1000 Remote HTTP/
SNMP System Manager.
Note: Some of the features mentioned above are not available
with all models. For more information about the specifica-
tions of a particular model, see Section 1.3 Specifications.
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1.2 Features
1. High performance PCI bus: The ServerSet 30 LC-T chipset pro-
vides two PCI buses: one 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI bus is used for internal PCI devices such as Fast Ethernet and VGA. The other 64-bit,
66 MHz high performance PCI bus is reserved for onboard Gigabit
Ethernet and user's add-on cards. This high performance PCI is
capable to operate at different speed: 32-bit/33 MHz, 32-bit/66
MHz, 64-bit/33 MHz or 64-bit/66 MHz.
2. Fan status monitoring and alarm: To prevent system overheating
and damage, the CPU fan can be monitored for speed and failure.
The fan is set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.
3. Temperature monitoring and alarm: To prevent system over-
heating and damage, the CPU card supports processor thermal
sensing and auto-protection.
4. Voltage monitoring and alarm: System voltage levels are moni-
tored to ensure stable current flows to critical components. Voltage
specifications will become even more critical for processors of the
future. Thus monitoring will become ever more necessary to ensure
proper system configuration and management.
5. ATX soft power switch: Through the BIOS, the power button can
be defined as the "Standby" (aka "Suspend" or "Sleep") button or as
the "Soft-Off" button (see Soft-off by PWR-BTN, Setion 3.7.8)
Regardless of the setting, pushing the power button for more than 4
seconds will enter the Soft-Off mode.
6. Power-on by modem (requires modem): This allows a computer
to be turned on remotely through an internal or external modem.
Users can thus access information on their computers from anywhere in the world.
7. Power-on by LAN: This allows you to remotely power up your
system through your network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. With this feature, you can remotely upload/ download data to/
from systems during off-peak hours.
8. Message LED: Chassis LEDs now act as information providers.
The way a particular LED illuminates indicates the stage the computer is in. A single glimpse provides useful information to the
user.
9. CMOS RAM backup: When BIOS CMOS setup has been com-
pleted, data in the CMOS RAM is automatically backed up to the
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Flash ROM. This is particularly useful in industrial environments
which may cause soft errors. Upon such an error occurring, BIOS
will check the data, and automatically restore the original data for
booting.
10. More:
• Power On by Alarm: Powers up your computer at a certain time
• Virus warning: During and after system 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 then run your anti-virus program to locate the problem
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1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 System
• CPU: Intel Pentium® III processor with 512 KB or 256 KB L2
cache, up to 1.26 GHz, FSB 100/133 MHz
• BIOS: Award Flash BIOS, 2 Mb
• System Chipset: ServerWorks ServerSet 30 LC-T
• PCI enhanced IDE hard disk drive interface: Supports up to
four IDE large hard disk drives or other enhanced IDE devices. Supports
PIO mode 4 (16.67 MB/s data transfer rate) and Ultra DMA 33 (33 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 4GB SDRAM in four available 168-pin DIMM sockets. Supports PC100/ PC133-compliant SDRAM, registered only.
• ECC (parity DRAM only): Modules can detect multi-bit memory
errors. Correction of 1-bit memory errors
1.3.3 Input/Output
• Bus interface: PCI/ISA bus, PICMG compliant. PCI bus supports
64-bit/66 MHz, and 32-bit/66 MHz, up to 2 slots, 64-bit/33 MHz and 32bit/33 MHz, up to 4 slots.
• Enhanced parallel port: Configurable to LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or
disabled. Standard DB-25 female connector provided. Supports SPP/
EPP/ECP
• 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 onboard keyboard pin header connector is also available
• ISA driver current: Up to 64 mA high driving current
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1.3.4 VGA interface
• On-board PCI VGA controller
• Controller: ATI 3D RAGE XL
• Display memory: 8 MB SDRAM
1.3.5 Ethernet LAN
• Chipset: Dual Intel 82559 or single Broadcom 5701
• Ethernet interface: Dual PCI 10/100 Mbps or One PCI 10/100/
1000 Mbps Ethernet networking
• Connection: Onboard RJ-45 connector x 2
1.3.6 Industrial features
• Watchdog timer: Can generate a system reset or IRQ11. The
watchdog 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
1.3.7 Mechanical and environmental specifications
• Operating temperature: 0 ~ 60° C (depends on CPU)
• Storage temperature: -40 ~ 60° C (-40 ~ 140° F)
• Humidity: 20 ~ 95% non-condensing
• Power supply voltage: +5 V, ±12 V
• Power consumption: Typical: 8 A@ +5V, 492 mA @ 12V,
212 mA @ -12V (Pentium® III 1.26GHz and 4GB SDRAM)
• Board size: 338 x 122 mm (13.3" x 4.8")
• Board weight: 0.5 kg (1.2 lb)
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1.4 Jumpers and Connectors
Connectors on the PCA-6183 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 selection
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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
CN6 USB 0, 1 port
CN7 VGA connector
CN8 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet connector 1
CN9 Serial port: COM1
CN10 Serial port: COM2
CN11 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector
CN12 External keyboard connector
CN13 IR connector
CN14 CPU FAN connector
CN16 Power LED
CN17 External speaker
CN18 Reset connector
CN19 HDD LED connector
CN20 ATX feature connector
CN21 ATX soft power switch
CN22 H/W monitor error beep (no use)
CN27 Extersion I/O board connector
CN28 Extersion I/O board connector
CN29 SM Bus connector
CN30 64bit SCSI board connector
CN40 64bit SCSI board connector
CN48 PCI 66/33MHz Frequency selection
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1.5 Board Layout: Jumper and Connector Locations
Figure 1.1: Board layout: jumper and connecter locations
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Figure 1.2: SCSI daughter board layout
Figure 1.3: Extension I/O daughter board
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1.6 Safety Precautions
Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from
your chassis whenever you work with the hardware.
Do not make connections while the power is on. Sen-
sitive electronic components can be damaged by
sudden power surges. Only experienced
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.
As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap
at all times. Place all electronic components in a
static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when
they are not in the chassis.
1.7 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.
1.7.1 How to set jumpers
You configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting
jumpers. A jumper is a metal bridge that closes an electrical circuit. 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.
1.7.2 CMOS clear (J1)
The PCA-6183 CPU card contains a jumper that can erase CMOS data
and reset the system BIOS information. Normally this jumper should be
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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 1.3: CMOS clear (J1)
Function Jumper setting
* Keep CMOS data 1-2 closed
Clear CMOS data 2-3 closed
* default setting
1.7.3 Watchdog timer output (J2)
The PCA-6183 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-6183 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 1.4: Watchdog timer output (J2)
Function Jumper setting
IRQ11 1-2 closed
1
1
* Reset 2-3 closed
* default setting
1.8 System Memory
The top-left edge of the PCA-6183 contains four sockets for 168-pin dual
inline memory modules (DIMMs). All these sockets accept only 3.3 V
registered SDRAMs. Registered DIMMs are available in capacities of
128, 256, 512 or 1024 MB. The sockets can be filled in any combination
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with DIMMs of any size, giving your PCA-6183 single board computer
up to 4 GB of memory.
1.8.1 Sample calculation: DIMM memory capacity
Suppose you install a 128 MB DIMM into your PCA-6183's socket 1 and
a 256 MB DIMM into sockets 2 and 3 and 4. Your total system memory is
896 MB, calculated as follows:
Table 1.5: DIMM memory capacity sample calculation
Socket number 168-pin DIMM memory Total memory
1 128 MB x 1 128 MB
2 256 MB x 1 256 MB
3 256 MB x 1 256 MB
4 256 MB x 1 256 MB
Total memory896 MB
1.8.2 Supplementary information about DIMMs
Your PCA-6183 can accept only registered SDRAM memory modules.
The register on the memory module secures reliable operation of high
memory capacity under high speed. Also note:
• Please use only PC-133/PC-100 compliant registered DIMMS.
Most systems will not even boot if non-compliant modules are
used. This is due to strict timing issues involved at this speed.
• You can find two or three additional register ICs on a registered
SDRAM. These ICs are relatively smaller than the SDRAM ICs.
• Registered SDRAM are usually with ECC function. Modules with
9 or 18 SDRAM chips support ECC; modules with 8 or 16
SDRAM chips do not support ECC.
1.9 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. To remove the memory module, just push both handles
outward, and the memory module will be ejected by the mechanism in the
socket.
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1.10 Cache Memory
Since the second level (L2) cache has been embedded into the Intel®
Pentium® III processor, you do not have to take care of either SRAM
chips or SRAM modules. The built-in second level cache in the Pentium® III processor yields much higher performance than the external
cache memories. The cache size in the Intel® Pentium® III processor is
256 or 512 KB, depending on the type of CPU.
1.11 CPU Installation
The PCA-6183 provides socket 370 for an Intel® Pentium® III processor. 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 mother-
board.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate
the processor socket 370.
1. Make sure the socket 370 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
notches on the corners of the CPU correspond 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.
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1.12 RAM Module Approval List
Module Vendor
ATP AR16V72C4S4GAS SAMSUNG 128M Bytes
ATP AR32V72C4S4GAS SAMSUNG 256M Bytes
ATP AR64V72C4S8GAS SAMSUNG 512M Bytes
ATP AR128V72C4SSGAS SAMSUNG 1G Bytes
SMART SM572164574E63R SAMSUNG 128M Bytes
SMART SM572324574E03R SAMSUNG 256M Bytes
SMART SM572644578E63R SAMSUNG 512M Bytes
SMART SM572284578E83R SAMSUNG 1G Bytes
Apacer 75.74352.744 Infineon 128M Bytes
Apacer 71.85252.462 SAMSUNG 256M Bytes
Apacer 71.95352.464 SAMSUNG 512M Bytes
Apacer 71.07257.692 SAMSUNG 1G Bytes
Module Part No.
Chips Vendor Memory Size
1.13 Gigabit Lan Card Approval List
Card Vendor Card Part No. Chip Part No.
Intel Intel PRO/1000T Server
Adapter
Broadcom BCM95701A10 BCM5701H
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TL82543GC
1.14 RAID Approval List
Card Vendor Card Part No. Speed type.
Adaptec SCSI RAID 3000S PCI64 bits / 66MHz (Dual
channel / Ultra-160)
Mylex AccleRAID 352 PCI64 bits / 66MHz(Dual
channel / Ultra-160)
Adaptec SCSI RAID 2100S PCI32 bits / 33MHz(Single
channel / Ultra-160)
Mylex AccleRAID 170 PCI32 bits / 33MHz(Single
channel / Ultra-160)
AMI MegaRAID Express
500 (Series 475)
PCI32 bits / 33MHz(Single
channel / Ultra-160)
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2
CHAPTER
Connecting Peripherals
This chapter tells how to connect peripherals,
switches, and indicators to the PCA-6183
board.
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Chapter 2 Connecting Peripherals
2.1 Primary (CN1) and Secondary (CN2) IDE Connectors
CN1
CN2
You can attach up to four IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) drives to the
PCA-6183’s built-in 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 for help finding the connector.
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 the other 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.
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2.2 Floppy Drive Connector (CN3)
CN3
You can attach up to two floppy disk drives to the PCA-6183's onboard
connector. You can use 3.5" (720 KB, 1.44/2.88 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 34-pin flat-cable connector (usually used for 3.5" drives). 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 (CN4)
CN4
The parallel port is normally used to connect the CPU card to a printer.
The PCA-6183 includes an onboard parallel port, accessed through a 26pin 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.
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
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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 USB Ports (CN6)
There is one onboard USB pin head is available, CN6. The adapter cable
has 10-pin connector on one end and a USB connector on the bracket.
Please contact with Advantech if USB cable is needed. In addition, there
are four USB ports accessible from the rear I/O expension ports.
The USB interface can be disabled in the system BIOS setup.
2.5 VGA Connector (CN7)
CN6
The PCA-6183 includes a VGA 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.
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CN7
2.6 10/100Base-T Ethernet Connectors (CN8 and CN34)
CN8 and CN34
The PCA-6183 is equipped with one or two high-performance 32-bit
PCI-bus Ethernet interfaces, which are fully compliant with IEEE 802.3/u
10/100/1000 Mbps CSMA/CD standards. They are supported by all
major network operating systems and are 100% Novell NE-2000 compatible. The RJ-45 jacks on the rear plate provide convenient 10/100/
1000Base-T RJ-45 operation. If users use dual LANs, the second LAN
port, CN34, is located at top slot of the I/O expension ports.
2.7 Serial Ports (CN9: COM1; CN10: COM2)
CN9 and CN10
The PCA-6183 offers two serial ports, CN9 as COM1 and CN10 as
COM2. These ports can connect to serial devices, such as a mouse or a
printer, or to a communications 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
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.
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2.8 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors (CN11)
CN11
The 6-pin mini-DIN connectors (CN11) on the card mounting bracket
provides connection to a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse, by using the
adapter cable (P/N: 1700060202, available from Advantech.)
2.9 External Keyboard Connector (CN12)
In addition to the PS/2 mouse/keyboard connector on the PCA-6183's ear
plate, there is also an extra onboard external keyboard connector. This
gives system integrators greater flexibility in designing their systems.
2.10 Infrared (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).
CN13
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2.11 CPU Fan Connector (CN14)
This connector supports cooling fans of with current up to 2A.
2.12 Front Panel Connectors (CN16, 17, 18, 19, 21&22)
There are several external switches to monitor and control the PCA-6183.
2.12.1 Power LED (CN16)
CN16 is a 5-pin connector for the power on LED. Refer to Appendix B
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
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2.12.2 External speaker (CN17)
CN17 is a 4-pin connector for an extenal speaker. If there is no external
speaker, the PCA-6183 provides an onboard buzzer as an alternative. To
enable the buzzer, set pins 3-4 as closed
2.12.3 Reset (CN18)
Many computer cases offer the convenience of a reset button. Connect the
wire from the reset button.
1
2.12.4 HDD LED (CN19)
You can connect an LED to connector CN19 to indicate when the HDD is
active.
1
2.12.5 SM Bus Connector (CN29)
This connector is reserved for Advantech's SNMP-1000 HTTP/SNMP
Remote System Manager. The SNMP-1000 allows users to monitor the
internal voltages, temperature and fans from a remote computer through
an Ethernet network.
CN23 can be connected to CN3 or CN6 of SNMP-1000. Please be careful about the pin assignments, pin 1 must be connected to pin 1 and pin2
to pin 2 on both ends of cable.
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2.12.6 Connecting to SNMP-1000 remote manager
Use the 6-pin to 8-pin cable to connect the CPU card to SNMP-1000.
This cable comes with the SNMP-1000.
CN19
SNMP-1000
PIN 1
CN21 CN18
CN19 CN29
CPU Card
PIN 1
2.13 ATX Power Control Connectors (CN20 and 21)
CN20
2.13.1 ATX feature connector (CN20) and soft power switch connector (CN21)
The PCA-6183 can support an advanced soft power switch function if an
ATX power supply is used. To enable the soft power switch function:
1. Connect the 3-pin plug of the cable to CN20 (ATX feature connector).
2. Connect the power on/off button to CN21. (A momentary type of
button should be used.)
Note: If you will not be using an ATX power connector,
make sure that pins 2-3 of CN20 are closed.
Warnings: 1. Make sure that you unplug your power supply
when adding or removing expansion cards or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause
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severe damage to both your CPU card and expansion cards.
2. ATX power supplies may power 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 standby lead (5VSB).
If not, you may have difficulty powering on your system and/or supporting the "Wake-on-LAN" function.
2.13.2 Controlling the soft power switch
Users can also identify the current power mode through the system's
power LED (see Section 2.12.1).
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3
CHAPTER
Award BIOS Setup
This chapter describes how to set the card’s
BIOS configuration data.
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Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup
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 memory (CMOS 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.
Figure 3.1: Award BIOS Setup initial screen
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3.3 Standard CMOS Setup
Choose the “Standard CMOS Features” option from the “Initial Setup
Screen” menu, and the screen below will be displayed. This menu allows
users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive,
floppy drive, display, and memory.
Figure 3.2: Standard CMOS features screen
3.3.1 CMOS RAM backup
The CMOS RAM is powered by an onboard button cell battery.
When BIOS CMOS Setup has been completed, CMOS RAM data is automatically backed up to Flash ROM. If conditions in a harsh industrial
enviroment cause a soft error, BIOS will recheck the data and automatically restore the original data for booting.
Note: If you intend to update CMOS RAM data, you have to
click on “DEL” within two seconds of the “CMOS
checksum error....” display screen message appear-
ing. Then enter the “Setup” screen to modify the
data. If the “CMOS checksum error....” message
appears again and again, please check to see if you
need to replace the battery in your system.
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3.4 Advanced BIOS Features
The “Advanced BIOS Features” screen appears when choosing the
“Advanced BIOS Features” item from the “Initial Setup Screen” menu. It
allows the user to configure the PCA-6183 according to his particular
requirements. Below are some major items that are provided in the
Advanced BIOS Features screen.
A quick booting function is provided for your convenience. Simply
enable the Quick Booting item to save yourself valuable time.
Figure 3.3: Advanced BIOS features screen
3.4.1 Virus Warning
If enabled, a warning message and alarm beep activates if someone
attempts to write here. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
3.4.2 CPU Internal Cache / External Cache
Enabling this feature speeds up memory access. The commands are
“Enabled” or “Disabled.”
3.4.3 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Enabling allows CPU L2 cache checking. The commands are “Enabled”
or “Disabled.”
3.4.4 First/Second/Third/Other Boot Device
The BIOS tries to load the OS with the devices in the sequence selected.
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Choices are: Floppy, LS/ZIP, HDD, SCSI, CDROM, LAN, Disabled.
3.4.5 Swap Floppy Drive
Logical name assignments of floppy drives can be swapped if there is
more than one floppy drive. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
3.4.6 Boot UP Floppy Seek
Selection of the command “Disabled” will speed the boot up. Selection of
“Enabled” searches disk drives during boot up.
3.4.7 Boot Up NumLock Status
This feature selects the “power on” state for NumLock. The commands
are “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
3.4.8 Gate A20 Option
NormalThe A20 signal is controlled by the keyboard controller.
Fast (Default)The A20 signal is controlled by the chipset.
3.4.9 Typematic Rate Setting
The typematic rate is the rate key strokes repeat as determined by the keyboard controller. The commands are “Enabled” or “Disabled.” Enabling
allows the typematic rate and delay to be selected.
3.4.10 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
BIOS accepts the following input values (characters/second) for typematic rate: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.
3.4.11 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).
3.4.12 Security Option
This setting determines whether the system will boot up if the
password is denied. Access to Setup is 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.
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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.
3.4.13 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
This setting allows selecting an OS with greater than 64MB of RAM.
Commands are “Non-OS2” or “OS2.”
3.4.14 Video BIOS Shadow
Enable copies video BIOS to shadow RAM for performnace improving.
Choices are Enable, Disable.
3.4.15 EPA Logo Show
Energy Star Log from Environmental Protection Agency. Choices are:
Enable, Disable.
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3.5 Advanced Chipset Features
By choosing the “Advanced Chipset Features” 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-6183, as
shown in Figure 3-4:
Note: DRAM default timings have been carefully chosen
and should ONLY be changed if data is being lost.
Please first contact technical support.
Figure 3.4: Advanced chipset features screen
3.5.1 System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000hFFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. The choice:
Enabled, Disabled.
3.5.2 Video BIOS Cacheable
Select Enabled allows caching of the video RAM , resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a
system error may result.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
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3.5.3 ISA IO Cycle Delay
This item allows you to select between three methods of memory error
checking, Auto, Enabled and Disabled
3.6 Integrated Peripherals
Figure 3.5: Integrated peripherals
3.6.1 On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE
If you enable IDE HDD Block Mode, the enhanced IDE driver will be
enabled. Leave IDE HDD Block Mode on the default setting.
3.6.2 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.
3.6.3 USB Controller
This should be enabled if your system has a USB installed on the system
board and you want to use it. Even when so equipped, if you add a higher
performance controller, you will need to disable this feature. The choice:
Enabled, Disabled.
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3.6.4 USB Keyboard Support
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have a USB keyboard. The choice: Enabled, Disabled.
3.6.5 Onboard FDC Controller
When enabled, this field allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to
the onboard 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.
3.6.6 Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8H/IRQ4)
The settings are Auto 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, and
Disabled for the on-board serial connector.
3.6.7 Onboard Serial Port 2 (2F8H/IRQ3)
The settings are Auto 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, and
Disabled for the on-board serial connector.
3.6.8 Onboard Parallel Port (378H/IRQ7)
This field sets the address of the on-board parallel port connector. You
can select either 3BC/IRQ7, 378/IRQ7, 278/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 CPU card can support up to three parallel
ports, as long as there are no conflicts for each port.
3.6.9 Parallel Port Mode (ECP + EPP)
This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The
setting “SPP” 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.
3.6.10 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 selectDMA channel 1 or DMA channel 3. Leave this field on the default setting.
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3.7 Power Management Setup
The power management setup controls the CPU card’s “green” features to
save power. The following screen shows the manufacturer’s defaults:
Figure 3.6: Power management setup screen
3.7.1 3.7.1 Power-supply Type
This item allows you to select power supply type-- AT or ATX
3.7.2 ACPI function
This item allows you to enable/disable the Advanced Configuration and
Power Management (ACPI). The choice: Enabled, Disabled.
3.7.3 Power Management
This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving
and is directly related to the following modes:
1. HDD Power Down
2. Suspend Mode
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There are four selections for Power Management, three of which have
fixed mode settings.
Disable (default) No power management. Disables all four modes
Min. Power Saving Minimum power management., Suspend Mode = 1 hr., and
HDD Power Down = 15 min.
Max. Power Saving Maximum power management., Suspend Mode = 1 min., and
User Defined Allows you to set each mode individually. When not disabled,
HDD Power Down = 1 min.
each of the ranges are from 1 min. to 1 hr. except for HDD
Power Down which ranges from 1 min. to 15 min. and disable.
3.7.4 Video Off In Suspend
When you select “Yes”: Video will trun off when computer suspends.
When you select “No”: Video will be on when computer suspends.
V/H SYNC+BLANK This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and
Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer
DPMS Select this option if your monitor supports the display power
horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video
buffer.
management signaling (DPMS) standard of the Video Electronics Standards to select Video Power Management values.
3.7.5 MODEM Use IRQ
This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use.The choices: 3, 4,
5, 7, 9, 10, 11, NA.
3.7.6 Soft-Off by PWRBTN
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 so, 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.
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3.7.7 PWRON After PWR-Fail
This field lets you to determine the state that your computer returns after
a power failure. If sets to Off, the PC will not boot after a power failure.
If sets to On, the PC will restart after a power failure. If sets to Auto, the
PC will go back to the previous state before a power failure occurred. For
instance, if the PC is power-on when power system fails, the PC will
restart when power system is working again. If the PC is power-ff when
power system fails, the PC will not boot when power system is working
again. The Choice: Off, On, Auto.
3.8 PnP/PCI Configurations
Figure 3.7: PnP/PCI configurations screen
3.8.1 PnP OS Installed
This features allows you to install the PnP OS. The commands are “yes”
or “no.”
3.8.2 Reset Configuration Data
Note:This is left “Disabled.” Select “Enabled” to reset Extended
System Configuration Data (ECSD) if you have installed a new
add-on card and your OS won’t boot and you need to reconfigure.
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3.8.3 Resources controlled by:
The commands here are “Auto” or “manual.” Choosing “manual”
requires you to choose resources from each following sub-menu. “Auto”
automatically configures all of the boot and Plug and Play devices but
you must be using Windows 95 or above.
3.9 PC Health Status
Figure 3.8: PC health status screen
3.9.1 Current System Temperature
This shows you the current system temperature
3.9.2 Current CPU Temperature
This shows you the current CPU speed.
3.9.3 Current CPU Fan Speed
This shows you the current CPU fan speed.
3.9.4 VCORE
This shows CPU core voltage.
3.9.5 VTT
CPU terminator voltage
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3.9.6 VCC3/+5V/+12V/-12V/-5V
This shows you the voltage of +3.3V/ + 5V/ +12V
3.10 Load Setup Defaults
“LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS” loads the default BIOS settings required
by the system for reliable operation.
3.11 Password Setting
To change the password:
1. Choose the “Set Password” option from the “Initial Setup Screen”
menu and press <Enter>.
The screen will display the following message:
Please Enter Your Password
Press <Enter>.
2. If the CMOS is good or if this option has been used to change the
default password, the user is asked for the password stored in the CMOS.
The screen will display the following message:
Please Confirm Your Password
Enter the current password and press <Enter>.
3. After pressing <Enter> (ROM password) or the current password
(user-defined), you can change the password stored in the CMOS. The
password must be no longer than eight (8) characters.
Remember, to enable the password setting feature, you must first select
either “Setup” or “System” from the “Advanced BIOS Features” menu.
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3.12 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.
3.13 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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4
CHAPTER
PCI SVGA Setup
The PCA-6183 features an onboard PCI
VGA interface. This chapter provides
instructions for installing and operating the
software drivers on the display driver CD
included in your package.
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Chapter 4 PCI SVGA Setup
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-6183 board are located on the software installation 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 CD are com-
pressed. Do not attempt to install the drivers by
copying the files manually. You must use the sup-
plied 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.
4.2 Features
• Built-in ATI 3D RAGE XL multimedia accelerator
• Superior 3D performance achieved through a floating print setup
engine rated at 1.2 million triangles/sec
• Integrated 230 MHz DAC allows 85 Hz refresh at 1600 x 1200 reso-
lution
• Complete local language support
• Power management for full VESA DPMS and EPA Energy Star
compliance
• User-friendly installation for Windows 2000 and Windows NT
• 4 MB/ 8 MB, 64-bit, 100 MHz SGRAM frame buffer interface with
800 MB/sec bus bandwidth
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• Integrates superior video features. These include filtered sealing of
720 pixel DVD content, and MPEG-2 motion compensation for soft-
ware DVD
4.3 VGA Installation
First, insert CD drive. Then follow the Icons for your PCA Series model
number.
Click on the right driver for the auto-installation. Below take Windows
2000 as an example.
Click on "WIN2000", the VGA driver will start installation automatically.
You will see the welcome window and ask you to exit all Windows programs. Click on "Next" to continue.
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Click on AGP Drivers "Auto" for Auto-installation.
In the license window, click on "Yes" to continue.
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Click on "Yes".
The installaion is complete click on "Yes" to restart the system.
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5
CHAPTER
LAN Configuration
The PCA-6183 features onboard dual
10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN or
single 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet LAN
interface. This chapter gives detailed
information on Ethernet configuration.
It shows you how to configure the card to
match your application requirements.
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Chapter 5 LAN Configuration
5.1 Introduction
The PCA-6183 features single or dual 32-bit 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network interface, as well as provide the great feature of single gigabit
Ethernet networking interace. This interface supports bus mastering
architecture and auto-negotiation features. Therefore standard twistedpair cabling with RJ-45 connectors for both 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and
1000 Mbps connections can be used. Extensive driver support for commonly-used network systems is also provided.
5.2 Features
• Dual Intel® 82559 Ethernet LAN controller (fully integrated
10Base-T/100Base-TX)
• Supports Wake-on-LAN remote control function
• PCI Bus Master complies with PCI Rev. 2.2
• MAC & PHY (10/100 Mbps) interfaces
• Complies to IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T
interfaces, and IEEE 802.3 1000Base-T interfaces
• Fully supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX operation
• 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
• 64-bit Bus Master technoogy complies with PCI Rev. 2.2
5.3 Driver Installation
The PCA-6183's onboard 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.
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Note: Operating system vendors may post driver updates
on their websites. Please visit the websites of OS
vendors to download updated drivers.
5.4 Windows NT Drivers (Intel 82559) Setup Procedure
Note : The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout
1. In the "Windows NT" screen, click on "Start" and select "Settings". Then click on the "Control Panel" icon to select "Net-work".
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2. In the "Network" window, select the "Adapters" tab. Then click on
"Add...".
3. In the "Select Network Adapter" window, click on "Have Disk...".
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4. When the "Insert Disk" window appears, insert the utility CD into
the CD-ROM drive. The correct file path is D:\Drv_Lan\82559.
When you have the correct file path, click on "OK".
5. In the "Network" window, select the "Adapters" tab. Under "Network Adapters:", highlight "[2] Intel[R] PRO/100+ Management
Adapter". Then click on "Close".
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6. In the "Microsoft TCP/IP Properties" window, select the "IP
Address" tab. Then select "Specify an IP address". Type in the IP
Address and Subnet Mask details. Then click on "OK".
7. In the "Network Settings Change" window, click on "Yes" to restart
the computer.
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5.5 Windows 2000 Drivers (Intel 82559) Setup Procedure
Note: The CD-ROM drive is designed as "D" throughout this section.
1. In the "Windows 2000" screen, click on " Start" and select " settings". Then click on the " Control Panel" icon to select "system".
2. In the " System Properties" window, select the " Device Manager".
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3. In "Device Manager" screen, follow the screen instructions, to click
on "Properties".
4. In the following screen, to click on "Update Driver".
5. Click on "Next".
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6. Following the highlighted item, and click on "Next".
7. Click on "Have Disk".
8. Key in "D:\Drv_Lan\D_82559", then click on "OK".
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9. To highlight the following item, and click "Next".
10. Click "Next".
11. Click on "Yes"
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12. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.
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5.6 Windows NT Drivers (Broadcom 5701) Procedure
Note : The CD-ROM drive is designated as "D" throughout
1. In the "Windows NT" screen, click on "Start" and select "Settings". Then click on the "Control Panel" icon to select "Net-work".
2. In the "Network" window, select the "Adapters" tab. Then click on
"Add...".
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3. In the "Select Network Adapter" window, click on "Have Disk...".
4. When the "Insert Disk" window appears, insert the utility CD into
the CD-ROM drive. The correct file path is
D:\Drv_Lan\DROD5701\WindowsNT\Driver. When you have the
correct file path, click on "OK".
5. In the "Network" window, select the "Adapters" tab. Under "Network Adapters:", highlight "[2] Intel[R] PRO/100+ Management
Adapter". Then click on "Close".
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6. In the "Microsoft TCP/IP Properties" window, select the "IP
Address" tab. Then select "Specify an IP address". Type in the IP
Address and Subnet Mask details. Then click on "OK".
7. In the "Network Settings Change" window, click on "Yes" to restart
the computer.
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5.7 Windows 2000 Drivers (Broadcom 5701) Procedure
Note: The CD-ROM drive is designed as "D" throughout this section.
1. In the "Windows 2000" screen, click on " Start" and select " settings". Then click on the " Control Panel" icon to select "system".
2. In the " System Properties" window, select the " Device Manager".
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3. In "Device Manager" screen, follow the screen instructions, to click
on "Properties".
4. In the following screen, to click on "Update Driver".
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5. Click on "Next".
6. Following the highlighted item, and click on "Next".
7. Select "Network adapter" and then click Next
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8. Click on "Have Disk".
9. Key in "D:\Drv_)Lan\BROD5701\Windows2000\Driver", then
click on "OK".
10. To highlight the following item, and click "Next".
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11. Click "Next".
12. Click on "Yes"
13. Press Yes to continue the installation
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14. Click “Finish” to complete the installation
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6
CHAPTER
Onboard Security Setup
This chapter explains OBS concepts and
provides instructions for installing the
relevant software drivers. This is done using
the driver CD included in your PCA-6183
package.
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Chapter 6 Onboard Security Setup
6.1 Introduction
Onboard security (OBS) functions monitor key hardware. They help you
maintain your system’s stability and durability.
The PCA-6183 can monitor 5 sets of system positive voltages, 2 sets of
system negative voltages, CPU cooling fan speed, and CPU temperature.
The positive system voltage sets which can be monitored include:
• CPU core voltage: 1.3 V ~ 3.3 V, according to Intel specifications.
• Termination voltage from CPU to chipset: typically 1.5 V.
• Chipset voltage: typically 3.3 V.
• Main voltage: +5 V, +12 V.
The negative system voltage sets which can be monitored include:
• Main voltage: -5 V, -12 V.
6.2 Installation
The following sections, refer to the one that provides driver setup procedure for the operating system you are using.
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6.3 Windows 9x/2000 Drivers Setup Procedure
Windows 9x/2000 Drivers Setup Procedure
1. Insert the driver CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive. In a few
seconds, the software installation main menu appears, as shown
in the following figure. Click on the “WIN 9X” button under the
“OBS DRIVERS” heading.
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2. Click on OK to install OBS driver
3. After the setup is completed. You can view OBS setting by running
this utility.
4. It is recommended that you load the default values for all OBS settings. However, if desired, you can extablish new conditions for
voltage, fan speed, and temperature
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7
CHAPTER
SCSI Setup
The PCA-6183 features an onboard SCSI
interface. This chapter provides basic SCSI
concepts and instructions for installing the
software drivers with the SCSI driver disks
CD included in your package. .
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Chapter 7 SCSI Setup
7.1 Introduction
The PCA-6183 is equipped with an Adaptec AIC-7899 single-chip PCIto-SCSI host adapter which provides a dual channel Ultra 160 multitasking interface between your computer’s PCI bus and SCSI devices (disk
drives, CD-ROM drives, scanners, tape backups, removable media
drives, etc.). Ultra 160 is a new generation of SCSI technology that
expands SCSI performance from 80 MBytes/sec to 160 MBytes/sec. Up
to a total of 15 SCSI devices can be connected to each of the SCSI connectors.
The AIC-7899 combines this Ultra 160 SCSI technology with Adaptec’s
SpeedFlex™ technology. SpeedFlex allows the Adaptec SCSI card to be
backwards compatible with previous generations of SCSI products, while
allowing newer Ultra 160 SCSI devices to operate at the higher 160
MBytes/sec rate.
There are 3 SCSI connectors on the CPU card: CN50 and CN51 for Ultra
160 devices, and CN52 for 50-pin SCSI devices. You can use Ultra 160
and Ultra wide devices simultaneously without compromising the performance.
If you need to configure the SCSI, the onboard SCSI Select configuration
utility allows you to change host adapter settings without opening the
computer or handling the board. The SCSI Select utility also contains a
utility to low-level format and verifies the disk media on your hard disk
drives.
Note: If any peripheral is running at SE mode, the Ultra 160
SCSI segment will run at speeds up to 40 MBytes/
sec only instead of 160 MBytes/sec.
7.2 Understanding SCSI
SCSI (pronounced “scuzzy”) stands for Small Computer Systems Interface. SCSI is an industry standard computer interface for connecting
SCSI devices to a common SCSI bus.
A SCSI bus is an electrical pathway that consists of a SCSI interface
installed in a computer and one or more SCSI devices. SCSI cables are
used to connect the devices to the SCSI interface. For the SCSI bus to
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function properly, a unique SCSI ID must be assigned to the SCSI interface and each SCSI device connected to it, and the SCSI bus must be
properly terminated.
7.3 SCSI IDs
Each device attached to the SCSI bus, as well as the SCSI controller
itself, must be assigned a unique SCSI ID number from 0 to 15. A SCSI
ID uniquely identifies each SCSI device on the SCSI bus and determines
priority when two or more devices are trying to use the SCSI bus at the
same time.
Refer o the device’s documentation to set the SCSI ID. Here are some
general guidelines for SCSI IDs:
• For internal SCSI devices, the SCSI ID usually is set by configur-
ing a jumper on the device.
• For external SCSI devices, the SCSI ID usually is set with a swetch
on the back of the device.
• SCSI ID numbers don’t have to sequential, as long as the SCSI con-
troller and each device has a different number.
• For example, you can have an internal SCSI device with ID 0, and
an external SCSI device with ID 6.
• SCSI ID 7 has the highest priority on the SCSI bus. The priority of
the remianing IDs, in descending order, is 6 to 0, then 15 to 8.
• The on-boards SCSI interface is preset to SCSI ID 7 and should not
be changed. This gives it the highest priority on the SCSI bus.
• Most internal SCSI hard disk drives come from the factory pre-set
to SCSI ID 0.
• If you have 8-bit (or Narrow) SCSI deveices, they must use SCSI
IDs 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. SCSI ID 0 is recommended for the first SCSI
hard disk drive.
• If you are booting your computer from a SCSI hards disk drive con-
nected to the SCSI bus, the Boot SCSI ID setting in the
SCSISelect utility must correspond to the SCSI ID of the deveice
from which you are booting. By default, the Boot SCSI ID is set to 0. We
recommend that you do not change this setting.
• In Windows© 95/98, you can use the Device Manager to determine
which SCSI ID is assigned to each installed SCSI device.
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7.4 Terminating the SCSI bus
To ensure reliable communication on the SCSI bus, the ends of the SCSI
bus must be properly terminated. This is accomplished when the device at
the end of the each cable, or the end of the cable itself, has a terminator
installed (or enabled). Terminators must be removed, or termination must
be disabled, on devices between the ends of each cable.
Since the method for terminating a SCSI device can vary widely, refer to
the device’s documentation for instructions on how to enable or disable
termination. Here are some general guidelines for termination:
• Internal Ultra 160 and Ultra 2 SCSI devices come from the factory
with termination disabled and cannot be changed. Proper termination for
internal Ultra 160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices is provided by a 68-pin Internal LVD (low voltage differential) SCSI cable, which has a built-in terminator at its end.
• Termination on non-Ultra 160 and Ultra2 internal SCSI devices
usually is controlled by manually setting a jumper or a switch on the
device, or by physically removing or installing one or more resistor modules on the device.
• Termination on most external SCSI devices is controlled by install-
ing or removing a SCSI terminator. However, termination on some external SCSI devices is enable or disabled by setting a swetich on the back of
the SCSI device.
• The last external Ultra160 or Ultra2 SCSI device must be termi-
nated with an LVD/SE (low voltage differential/single ended) terminator
plug to ensure that the device will operate at its maximum speed. If you
use a different kind of terminator plug, the data I/O rate will decrease.
By default, termination on the SCSI controller itself is set to Automatic
(the preferred method). We recommend that you do not change this
default setting.
7.5 Configuring the SCSI interface with SCSISelect
SCSISelect, included with the CPU card, enables you to change SCSI settings without opening the computer. SCSISelect also enables you to lowlevel format or verify the disk media of your SCSI hard disk drives. The
following table lists the available and default settings for each SCSISelect
option.
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Note: The default settings are appropriate for most sys-
tems. Run SCSISelect if you need to change or view
current settings, or if you would like to run the SCSI
disk utilities.
SCSISelect Options Available Settings Default Setting
SCSI Bus Interface
Definitions:
Host Adapter SCSI ID 0-15 7
SCSI Parity Checking Enable, Disabled Enabled
Host Adapter SCSI Termination
LVD/SE Connectors Automatic Automatic
Enabled
Disabled
SE Connectors Automatic Automatic
Low On/High On
Low Off/High Off
Low Off/High On
Boot Device Options:
Boot SCSI ID 0-15 0
Boot LUN Number1 0-7 0
SCSISelect Options Available Settings Default Setting
SCSI Device Configuration:
Sync Transfer Rate (MBytes/sec) 160, 80.0, 53.4, 40.0, 160
32.0, 26.8, 20.0,
16.0, 13.4, 10.0
ASYN
Initiate Wide Negotiation Yes, No Yes (enabled)
Enable Disconnection Yes, No Yes (enabled)
Send Start Unit Command Yes, No Yes (enabled)
Enable Write Back Cache2 N/C (No Change) N/C (No Change)
Yes, No
BIOS Multiple LUN Support2 Yes, No No (disabled)
Include in BIOS Scan2 Yes, No Yes (enabled)
Advanced Configuration Options:
Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization Enabled, Disabled Enabled
Display <Ctrl><A> Messages Enabled, Disabled Enabled
during BIOS Initialization
Extended BIOS Translation for Enabled, Disabled Enabled
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DOS Drives > 1 GByte
Verbose/Silent Mode Verbose, Silent Verbose
Host Adapter BIOS Enabled Enabled
Disabled : Not Scan
Disabled: Scan Bus
Domain Validation2 Enabled, Disabled Enabled
Support Removable Disks Under Disabled Disabled
BIOS as Fixed Disks2 Boot Only,
All Disks
BIOS Support for Bootable Enabled, Disabled Enabled
CD_ROM2
BIOS Support for Int 13 Enabled, Disabled Enabled
Extensions2
1 Setting is valid only if Multiple LUN Support is enabled.
2 Settings are valid only if host adapter BIOS is enabled.
7.6 Starting SCSISelect
Follow these steps to start SCSISelect:
1. Turn on or restart your system.
During the startup process, pay careful attention to the messages that
appear on your screen.
2. When the following message appears on your screen, press the
Ctrl-A keys simultaneously (this message appearsfor only a few
seconds):
Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect (TM) Utility!
3. From the menu that appears, use the arrow keys to move the cursor
to the option you want to select, then press ENTER.
Note: If you have difficulty viewing the display, press F5 to
toggle between color and monochrome modes. (This
feature maye not work on some monitors.)
Exiting SCSISelect
Follow these steps to exit SCSISelect:
1. Press ESC until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any
settings, you are prompted to save the changes before you exit.)
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2. At the prompt, select YES to exit, then press any key to reboot the
computer. Any changes you made in SCSISelect take effect after
the computer boots.
7.7 Using SCSISelect Settings
To select an option, use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the option,
then press ENTER.
In some cases, selecting an option displays another meny. You can return
to the previous menu at any time by pressing ESC.
To restore the original SCSISelect default values, press F6 from the main
SCSISelect screen.
SCSI Bus Interface Definitions
• Host Adapter SCSI ID-(Default: 7) Sets the SCSI ID for the SCSI card.
The Adaptec SCSI Card is set at 7, which gives t the highest priority on
the SCSI bus. We recommend that you do not change this setting.
• SCSI Parity Checking-(Default: Enabled) When set to Enabled, verifies
the accuracy of data transfer on the SCSI bus. Leave this setting enabled
unless any SCSI device connected to the Adaptec SCSI Card does not
support SCSI parity.
• Host Adapter SCSI Termination-(Default: Automatic) Determines the
termination setting for the SCSI card. The default setting for both the
LVD/SE (low voltage differential/single ended) connectors and SE connectors is Automatic, which allows the SCSI card to adjust the termination as needed depending on the configuration of the connected SCSI
devices. We recommend that you do not change these settings.
Boot Device Options
• Boot SCSI ID-(Default: 0) Specifies the SCSI ID of your boot device.
We recommend that you dono t change the default setting.
• Boot LUN Number-(Default: 0) Specifies which LUN (Logical Unit
Number) to boot from on your boot device. This setting is not valid unless
Multiple LUN Support is Enabled.
SCSI Device Configuration
SCSI Device Configuration options can be set individually for each connected SCSI device.
Note: To configure settings for a SCSI device, you must
know it’s SCSI ID
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• Sync Transfer Rate-(Default: 160) Determines the maximum synchro-
nous data transfer rate that the SCSI card supports. Use the mazimum
value of 160 MBytes/sec.
• Initiate Wide Negotiation-(Default: Yes) When set to Yes, the SCSI
card attempts 16-bit data transfer (wide negotiation.) When set to No, the
SCSI card uses 8-bit data transfer unless the SCSI device requests wide
negotiation.
Note: Set Initiate Wide Negotiation to NO if you are using
an 8-bit SCSI device that hangs or exhibits other per-
formance problems with 16-bit data transfer rate
enabled.
• Enable Disconnection-(Default: Yes) When set to Yes, allows the
SCSI device to disconnect from the SCSI bus. Leave the setting at Yes if
two or more SCSI device is connected, changing the setting to No results
in slightly better performance.
• Send Start Unit Command-(Default: Yes) When set to Yes, the Start
Unit Command is sent to the SCSI device at bootup.
The following three options have no effect if the SCSI Card BIOS is disabled. (The SCSI Cards BIOS is normally enabled by default.)
• Enable Write Back Cache-(Default: N/C) Can be used to enable or
disable the write-back cache on SCSI disk drives connected to the host
adapter. Leave this option at its default setting of N/C (no change), which
usually allow for optimum drive performance.
• BIOS Multiple LUN Support-(Default: No) Leave this setting at No if
the device does not have multiple Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs.) When
set to Yes, the SCSI card BIOS provides boot support for a SCSI device
with multiple LUNs (for example, a CD “juke box” device in which
mulitple CDs can be accessed simultaneously.)
• Include in BIOS Scan-(Default: Yes) When set to Yes, the SCSI card
BIOS includes the device as part of its BIOS scan at bootup.
Advanced Configuration Options
Note: Do not change the Advanced Configuration Options
unless absolutely necessary.
• Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization-(Default: Enabled) When set to
Enabled, the SCSI card generates a SCSI bus reset during its power-on
initialization and after a hard reset.
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• Display <Ctrl> <A> Messages during BIOS Initialization-(Default:
Enabled) When set to Enabled, the SCSI card BIOS displays the Press
<Ctrl> <A> for SCSISelect (TM) Utility! message on your screen during
system bootup. If this setting disabled, you can still invoke the SCSISelect Utility by pressing <Ctrl> <A> after the SCSI card BIOS banner
appears.
• Extended BIOS Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByte-(Default:
Enabled) When set to Enabled, provides an extended translation scheme
for SCSI hard disks with capacities greater than 1 GByte. This setting is
necessary only for MS-DOS 5.0 or above; it is not required for other
operating systems, such as NetWare of UNIX.
Caution: Changing the translation scheme destroys all data on
the drive. Bue sure to back your disk drives before
changing the translation scheme.
Use the MS-DOS Fdisk command to partition a disk laster than 1GByte
controlled by the SCSI card BIOS, when using DOS, Windows 3.1.x, ro
Windows 95/98.
• Verbose/Silent Mode-(Default: Verbose) When set to Verbose, the
SCSI card BIOS displays the host adapter model on the screen during
sustem buildup. When set to Silent, the message is not displayed during
bootup.
• Host Adapter BIOS (Configuration Utility Reserves BIOS Space)-
(Default: Enabled) Enables or disables the SCSI card
• Leave at Enabled to allow the SCSI card BIOS to scan and ini-
tialize all SCSI devices.
• Set to Disabled: Not scan if the devices on the SCSI bus (for
example, CD-ROM drives) are controlled by software drivers and do not
need the BIOS, and you do not want the BIOS to scan the SCSI bus.
• Set to Disabled: Scan Bus if you do not need the BIOS, but you
want it to scan the SCSI devices on the bus and you need to spin up the
devices.
The following four options have no effect when the SCSI Card BIOS is
disabled. (The SCSI Card BIOS is normally enabled by default.)
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• Domain Validation—(Default: Enabled) Determines the optimal trans-
fer rate for each device on the SCSI bus and sets transfer rates accordingly. Displays the resulting data transfer rate.
• Support Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks—(Default:
Disabled) Determines which removable-media drives are supported by
the SCSI card BIOS. Choices are as follows:
• Disabled— No removable-media drives are treated as hard disk
drives. Software drivers are required because the drives are not
controlled by the BIOS.
• Boot Only—Only the removable-media drive designated as the
boot device is treated as a hard disk drive.
• All Disks—All removable-media drives supported by the BIOS
are treated as hard disk drives.
Caution: You may lose data if you remove a removable-media
cartridge from a SCSI drive controlled by the SCSI
card BIOS while the drive is on. If you want to be
able to remove the media while the drive is on, install
the removable-media software driver and set Sup-
port Removable Disks Under BIOS as Fixed Disks to
Disabled.
• BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROMs—(Default: Enabled) When
set to Enabled, the SCSI card BIOS allows the computer to boot from a
CD-ROM drive.
• BIOS Support for Int 13 Extensions—(Default: Enabled) When set to
Enabled, the SCSI card BIOS supports Int 13h extensions as required by
Plug-and-Play. The setting can be either enabled or disabled if your system is not Plug-and-Play.
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7.8 Using SCSI Disk Utilities
To access the SCSI disk utilities, follow these steps:
1. Select the SCSI Disk Utilities option from the menu that appears
after starting SCSISelect. SCSISelect scans the SCSI bus (to determine the devices installed) and displays a list of all SCSI IDs and
the devices assigned to each ID.
2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to a specific ID and device,
then press Enter.
3. A small menu appears, displaying the options Format Disk and Verify Disk Media.
• Format Disk—Allows you to perform a low-level format on a hard
disk drive. Most SCSI disk devices are preformatted at the factory and do
not need to be formatted again.
Caution: A low-level format destroys all data on the drive. Be
sure to back up your data before performing this
operation. You cannot abort a low-level format once it
is started.
• Verify Disk Media—Allows you to scan the media of a hard disk drive
for defects. If the utility finds bad blocks on the media, it prompts you to
reassign them; if you select yes, those blocks are no longer used. Pressing
Esc at any time aborts the utility.
7.9 Installation under Windows NT/Windows 2000
If you are only using SCSI hard drives without any IDE HDD drive
installed, please follow these steps:
1. Insert Windows NT/Windows 2000 CD Disk.
2. Press F6 immediately when it displays: “Set up is inspecting your
computer’s hardware configuration.”
3. Then it enter SCSI installation. Please insert SCSI driver floppy
disk.
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7.10 Windows 9X Driver setup procedure
1. In the window 9x screen, click on “start” and select “setting.” Then
click on the “Control Panel” icon to select “System”
2. In the “System properties”, choose “PCI SCSI Bus Controller.”
Then click on “Properties”
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3. Click on “Update Driver”
4. Click on “Next”
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5. Recommend to serach for a better driver
6. If the SCSI driver is supplied in floppy disk, click on “Floppy disk
drives.” Then, click on “Next.” If the SCSI driver is supplied in
CD-ROM disk, click on “Specify a location:" then enter
"D:\Drv_SCSI\AIC7899\Windows\Win9X"”
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7. In the “Update Device Driver Wizard” click on “Next.”
8. The installation is completed. Click on “Finish.”
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9. Click on “Yes” to restart the system.
7.11 Windows NT Driver Setup Procedure
1. In the Windows NT screen, click on “Start” and select “Setting.”
Then click on the “Control Panel” icon to select “SCSI Adapter.”
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