APC Hunter hyperCache Plus, Hunter LPX User Manual

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Hunter hyperCache Plus

Motherboard

Installation Guide

MN-PHHPL-01

Introduction

Contents

Introduction ............................................III

Chapter 1 - Pre-Configuration ............... 1

Chapter 2 - HIFLEX BIOS Setup ........ 1 8

Standard Setup................................................... 20

Advanced Setup.................................................. 20

Advanced Setup.................................................. 25

Power Management Setup.................................. 25

PCI/PnP Setup.................................................... 27

Peripheral Setup................................................. 31

Changing Supervisor Password ....................... 32

Save Settings and Exit ........................................ 33

Exit without Saving ............................................ 33

Chapter 3 - Upgrading .......................... 3 4

Upgrading the System Memory.......................... 34

Upgrading the Microprocessor .......................... 34

Appendix A - Technical Specifications 35

Appendix B - Industrial Devices ..........54

Appendix C - Flash BIOS ...................... 6 2

Appendix D - Disk-On-Chip ................. 64

Appendix E - Active Backplane ............ 6 6

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the Hunter hyperCache Plus™ industrial system motherboard. The Hunter hyperCache Plus™ design was based on the Cypress hyperCache™ chipset providing the ideal platform to industrial applications.

The Hunter hyperCache Plus™ is based on the Intel Pentium™ processor. Also this industrial system board incorporates two major innovations the on-board watchdog timer, a CPU monitoring device and the on-board Post display codes for diagnostics and custom applications.

With proper installation and maintenance, your Hunter hyperCache Plus™ will provide years of high performance and trouble free operation.

This manual provides a detailed explanation into the installation and use of the Hunter hyperCache Plus™ industrial system board. This manual is written for the novice PC user/installer. However, as with any major computer component installation, previous experience is helpful and should you not have prior experience, it would be prudent to have someone assist you in the installation. This manual is broken down into 3 chapters and 5 appendix.

Chapter 1 - Pre-Configuration

This chapter provides all the necessary information for installing the Hunter hyperCache Plus™. Topics discussed include: installing the CPU (if necessary), DRAM installation, jumper settings for CPU, cache and standard I/O. Connecting all the cables from the system board to the chassis and peripherals.

Chapter 2 - BIOS Configuration

This chapter shows the final step in getting your system firmware setup.

Chapter 3 - Upgrading

The Hunter hyperCache Plus provides a number of expansion options including memory and CPU. All aspects of the upgrade

Appendix A - Technical Specifications

A complete listing of all the major technical specifications of the Hunter hyperCache Plus is provided.

Appendix B - On Board Industrial devices

Watchdog Timer and On-Board Post (Power On Self Testing) Display

Appendix C - Flash BIOS Programming

Provides all the information necessary to program your optional AMIBIOS Flash BIOS.

Appendix D - Disk-on-Chip

On-board socket for a solid state flash disk device.

Appendix E - Active Backplane Connector

The Hunter hyperCache Plus exclusive connector for slots expandability.

Introduction

Warranty

This product is warranted against material and manufacturing defects for two years from the date of delivery. Buyer agrees that if this product proves defective the manufacturer is only obligated to repair, replace or refund the purchase price of this product under manufacturer’s discretion. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to alteration, neglete, misuse or abuse; if any repairs have been attempted by anyone other than the manufacturer; or if failure is caused by accident, acts of god, or other causes beyond the manufacturer’s control.

Static Electricity Warning!

The Hunter hyperCache Plus has been designed as rugged as possible but can still be damaged if jarred sharply or struck. Handle the motherboard with care. The Hunter hyperCache Plus also contains delicate electronic circuits that can be damaged or weakened by static electricity. Before

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removing the Hunter hyperCache Plus from its protective packaging, it is strongly recommended that you use a grounding wrist strap. The grounding strap will safely discharge any static electricity build up in your body and will avoid damaging the motherboard. Do not walk across a carpet or linoleum floor with the bare board in hand.

Hunter hyperCache Plus - An Overview

The Hunter hyperCache Plus represents the ultimate in industrial system board technology. No other system board available today provides such impressive list of features:

CPU Support

• Supports full series of Intel Pentium™ processors up to

233MHz.

• On-board voltage regulator for P55C (MMX).

• Supports AMD™ K6, K6/2 and K6/2E.

Supported Bus Clocks

50, 60 and 66 MHz.

Memory

32 or 36-bit JEDEC standard FPM or EDO SIMMS - 70ns minimum access speed. Memory capacity: 8 to 256MB.

High Speed DRAM Cache

Integrated 256KB pipeline burst SRAM direct-mapped L2 cache

On-Board I/O

• 2 Floppies up to 2.88 MB.

• Two high speed RS-232 serial ports 16Bytes FIFO (16550).

• One Centronics™ compatible bidirectional parallel port. EPP/ECP mode compatible.

• PS/2 mouse port.

• Auxiliary keyboard connector.

• Universal Serial Bus header.

On-Board Industrial Devices

• Watchdog Timer.

• POST code display.

On-Board Flash Disk

On-board flash disk socket for up to 144MB disk-on-Chip with FFS (Flash File System)

ROM BIOS

AMI HIFLEX BIOS with optional FLASH ROM

Conventions Used in this Manual

Introduction

Notes - Such as a brief discussion of memory types.

Important Information - such as static warnings, or very important instructions.

When instructed to enter keyboard keystrokes, the text will be noted by this graphic.

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Chapter 1: Pre-Configuration

Chapter 1

This chapter provides all the necessary information for installing the Hunter hyperCache Plus into a standard or industrial PC chassis. Topics discussed include: installing the CPU (if necessary), DRAM installation, jumper settings for CPU and standard I/O.

Pre-Configuration

Handling Precautions

The Hunter hyperCache Plus has been designed to be as rugged as possible but it can be damaged if dropped, jarred sharply or struck. Damage may also occur by using excessive force in performing certain installation procedures such as forcing the system board into the chassis or placing too much torque on a mounting screw.

Take special care when installing or removing the system memory SIMMs. Never force a SIMM into a socket. Screwdrivers slipping off a screw and scraping the board can break a trace or component leads, rendering the board unusable. Always handle the Hunter hyperCache Plus with care.

Special Warranty Note:

Products returned for warranty repair will be in-

spected for damage caused by improper installation and misuse as described in the previous section and the static warning below. Should the board show signs of abuse, the warranty will become void and the customer will be billed for all repairs and shipping and handling costs.

Static Warning

The Hunter hyperCache Plus contains delicate electronic semiconductors that are highly sensitive to static electricity. These components, if subjected to a static electricity discharge, can be weakened thereby reducing the serviceable life of the system board. BEFORE THE BOARD IS REMOVED FROM ITS PROTECTIVE ANTISTATIC PACKAGING, TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS! Work on a conductive surface that is connected to the ground. Before touching any electronic device, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal object or, and highly recommended, use a grounding strap.

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Step 1 Setting the Jumpers

Your Hunter hyperCache plus is equipped with a large number of peripherals and has the ability to run at a variety of speeds without the need to change any crystals or oscillators. As such, there is a large number of configuration jumpers on the board. Taken step by step, setting these jumpers is easy. We suggest you review each section and follow the instructions.

Jumper Types

Jumpers are small copper pins attached to the system board. Covering two pins with a shunt closes the connection between them. The Hunter hyperCache Plus examines these jumpers to determine specific configuration information. There are three different categories of jumpers on the Hunter hyperCache Plus.

A. Two pin jumpers are used for binary selections such as enable,

disable. Instructions for this type of jumper are open, for no shunt over the pins or closed, when the shunt covers the pins.

B. Three or four pin jumpers are used for multiple selection.

Instructions for these jumpers will indicate which two pins to cover. For example: for JPx 2-3 the shunt will be covering pins 2 and 3 leaving pins 1 and 4 exposed.

C. Grouped jumpers are used when a certain function has multiple

selections. There are two grouped jumpers on the board and careful attention should be given when setting these jumpers. Instructions for grouped jumpers are similar to those above.

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Jumper Locations

Use the diagram below and the tables on the following pages to locate and set the on-board configuration jumpers.

JP20 JP18 JP19 JP17 JP14

J12

JP3

JP21 JP22

JP13

JP9

JP32 JP34

JP26 JP27

JP1 JP2

JP5 JP28

JP11

JP35

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Standard I/O Enable

The Hunter hyperCache Plus standard I/O consists of the two serial ports, the parallel port and floppy disk controller. Jumper JP20 is used to enable or disable these ports.

Table 1-1 Standard I/O Enable

I/O Enabled Disabled

JP20 1-2* 2-3

CMOS Reset

This option is provided as a convenience for those who need to reset the CMOS registers. It should always be set to “Normal” for standard operation. If the CMOS needs to be reset, turn off the system, move JP9 to 2-3, turn the system on.

Table 1-2 CMOS Reset

RTC Normal Reset

JP9 1-2* 2-3

BIOS Size

The Hunter hyperCache Plus BIOS size is determined by JP5. For 256KB move JP5 to 1-2 position. The standard default is 128KB, position 2-3.

Table 1-3 BIOS Size

BIOS 256K 128K

JP5 1-2 2-3*

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I/O Port IRQ Selection

The parallel port and both serial ports must have their IRQs. Normally, these settings can be left in their default settings and only when conflicts arise should they be changed. Jumper JP17 is used to select the parallel port IRQ. Jumper JP19 is used to select the first serial port's IRQ. Jumper JP18 is used to select the second serial port's IRQ. Use Table 1-4 to select the IRQs for these options.

Table 1-4 I/O Port IRQ Selection

Port Jumper 1-2 2-3 3-4

Parallel Port JP17 IRQ 7* IRQ 5 Disable

First Serial

Port

Second Serial

Port

Table 1-5 DMA Configuration for EPP Parallel Port

Port Jumper 1-2 2-3

ECP DMA

JP19 IRQ 4* IRQ 5 Disable

JP18 IRQ 3* IRQ 9 Disable

JP21 DREQ 3* Disabled

JP22 DACK 3* Disabled

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Clock Speed Selection

The jumpers JP13 allow you to choose the appropriate CPU speed, without changing crystals and oscillators.

Table 1-6 Clock Frequency

Clock Frequency JP13

50MHz 1-2

60MHz 3-4

66MHz 5-6

VIO & VCore Voltage Selection

The Hunter hyperCache Plus has a built in voltage regulator. Make your selection by JP11 for VIO selection and by J35 for VCore selection.

Table 1-7 Voltage Regulator Selection

VIO 3.38V 3.52V

JP11 1-2* 2-3

Table 1-8 VCore Voltage Selection

JP35 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8

2.2V OFF ON OFF OFF

2.8V OFF OFF OFF ON

2.9V ON OFF OFF ON

3.2V OFF OFF ON ON

3.5V ON ON ON ON

Table 1-9 Clock Speed Selection

JP2 JP1 JP28 JP13

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Intel

100MHz Off Off x 5-6 133MHz On Off x 5-6

166MHz On On x 5-6 200MHz* Off On x 5-6 233MHz* Off Off x 5-6

K6/2E

233MHz

K6/2E

266MHz

K6/2E

300MHz

K6/2E

333MHz

K6/2E

366MHz

BF0

1-2

Off Off x 5-6

On Off On 5-6

On On On 5-6

Off On On 5-6

Off Off On 5-6

BF1

3-4

AMDK6

BF2

5-6

BUS Clock

K6/2E

400MHz

On Off Off 5-6

Please Check your CPU markings for proper voltage selection.

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Table 1-10 CPU Voltage Selection

JP10 - VCORE

Intel 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8

100MHz On On On On 3.52V

133MHz On On On On 3.52V

166MHz On On On On 3.52V 200MHz* On On On On 3.52V 233MHz* Off Off Off On 2.8V

AMDK6

K6/2E

233MHZ

K6/2E

266MHZ

K6/2

300MHZ

K6/2

333MHZ

K6/2

366MHZ

Off On Off Off 2.2V

VOLT.

K6/2

400MHZ

Off On Off Off 2.2V

Table 1-10a VCore Voltage Selection

JP35 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8

2.2V OFF ON OFF OFF

2.8V OFF OFF OFF ON

2.9V ON OFF OFF ON

3.2V OFF OFF ON ON

3.5V ON ON ON ON

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Flash BIOS Programming Voltage

To program the optional flash BIOS use JP12 to select the voltage according to the flash BIOS chip manufacturer. For regular standard BIOS use default settings.

Table 1-11 Voltage Programming Selection

Flash BIOS

Voltage

Programing

JP12 1-2* 2-3

12V 5V

Watchdog Timer Selection

The watchdog timer can be set as hardware, software or disabled through JP27 and JP26 sets the time-out. Please refer to appendix B if you need more details.

Table 1-12 Watchdog Timer Selection

Watchdog

Selection

JP27 1-2 3-4* 5-6

Table 1-13 Watchdog Time-out Selection

Watchdog

Timeout

JP26 1-2* 2-3 3-4

Hardware Disabled Software

1200ms 600ms 150ms

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Table 1-14 Watchdog Address Selection

Address JP32 JP34

100 2-3 2-3 110 1-2 2-3 300 2-3 1-2 310 1-2* 1-2*

Step 2 DRAM, CPU and Cables

Installation

Depending upon how your Hunter hyperCache Plus is configured you may need to install the following:

• DRAM (SIMMs)

• CPU

Hunter hyperCache Plus Memory Configuration

The Hunter hyperCache Plus uses standard or EDO 60ns access speed or faster SIMMs. It is very important that the quality of the SIMMs is good. Undesirable operation of the system may result if poor quality SIMMs are used. Always purchase your memory from a reliable source.

The Hunter hyperCache Plus uses standard 32 or

36-Bit SIMMs. They are slight larger than other 9Bit SIMMs that are also commonly used on systems boards. Thus, a total of 32 Bits ( no parity) or 36 Bits (with parity) are stored. This is often confusing because these SIMMs are commonly referred to as 1MB by 32 or 36 or 4MB by 32 or 36. To determine the actual capacity of the SIMM, simply multiply the 1MB or 4MB by 4. Thus the actual SIMMS capacity is 4MB and 16MB respectively.

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Installing SIMMs

When inserting the memory modules, note the notch on the edge of each module. This notch is designed to permit insertion in only one way. This notch must be pointed towards the keyboard connector.

Start with the innermost socket (SM1). Gently place the module into the desired socket at a 30°-45° angle. Then gently rotate or rock the module into an upright position. Never force a memory module into its socket. Rather, double check the notch and gently rock it into place. When the module has been properly installed, the metal latches on either side of the memory module will “click” into place (See figure 1-2). Repeat the mentioned steps until all memory modules are installed. No jumpers are involved in DRAM configuration. Use JEDEC standard finger thickness.

Figure 1-2 SIMM Insertion

Gently place the SIMM into the desired socket at 30°-45° angle.

Then gently rotate or rock the SIMM into an upright position. Never force a SIMM into

its socket.

Double check the notch and gently rock it into place if properly installed the SIMM will "click".

At least TWO memory modules MUST be installed at a time. Same size, design and manufacturer recommended.

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Figure 1-3 Memory Modules Socket Locations

SM1 SM2 SM3 SM4

Bank 0

Bank 1

CPU Installation

The Hunter hyperCache Plus currently supports the following CPUs:

• Full series of Intel Pentium™ processors up

to 233MHz MMX.

• On-board voltage regulator for P55C (MMX).

• Supports AMD™ K6, K6/2 and K6/2E.

1. Improper installation of the CPU may cause

permanent damage to both the system board and the CPU. -- Void of warranty

2. Always handle the CPU by the edges, never touch the pins.

3. Always use a heatsink and CPU fan.

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Using Figure 1-4, locate the diagonal notch on the CPU chip. This notch represents pin one. The Pentium processor also has a small dot as well indicating pin 1. DO NOT USE THE CHIP LOGO OR LETTERING TO LOCATE PIN ONE. Locate the CPU socket on your Hunter hyperCache Plus system board. Pin 1 on the socket is located in the lower left hand corner of the socket.

Figure 1-4 CPU Alignment

To install the processor, lift the lever of the ZIF socket and gently insert the CPU. Make sure the CPU is inserted all the way. Lower the lever. See figure 1-5.

Figure 1-5 CPU Socket alignment

Pin # 1 Lever

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This completes the installation of the CPU. Now it is a good time to double check both the CPU and SIMM installation to make sure that these devices have been properly installed.

Installing Cables

Power and Control Panel Cables

Figure 1-6 Power and Control Panel Cables

Orange - Power good Red +5V

Yellow +12V Blue -12V

Ground

White -5V Red +5V Red +5V Red +5V

Connect the power supply cables to the system board. There is no formal convention for color coding the wires on power supplies except for ground wires which are black. Use figure above to determine the proper cable locations.

Next install the control panel cables for each of the control panel headers. These headers are located along the bottom of the board. Again, there is no standard convention for color coding these cables. However, the connectors for “Key lock/Power LED” and “Speaker” are keyed. While the actual connector on the cable harness may not be keyed, there will probably be a wire missing.

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Figure 1-7 On-Board Connectors Location

J13

USB Connector

IDE1 PCI IDE 1

IDE 2

PCI IDE 2

JP4 Speaker

JP8 Power LED KBD Lock

J18 - Serial 2 J17 - Serial 1

J16 Parallel

J10 Power

J15 Floppy

J1 12V CPU Fan

J14 IDE LED JP11 Turbo LED

JP23 Reset

JP15 Aux.Keyboard

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Table 1-15 Control Panel Connectors

Connector Description

J13 PS/2 mouse J12 Keyboard J15 Floppy J18 Serial 2 J17 Serial 1 J16 Parallel

JP23 Reset

JP4 Speaker 1-SPK/2-key/3-GND/4-VCC

J11 Turbo LED

JP14 IDE LED 1-positive/2-signal

JP8

J1 CPU Fan 1&3-GND/2-12V

J10 AT Power IDE 1 Primary PCI IDE IDE 2 Secondary PCI IDE

J13 USB

Power LED / KBD. Lock

1-LED/2-key/3-GND/4&5Klock

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Installing Peripheral Cables

Begin with the top of the Hunter hyperCache Plus system working left to right. Refer to Figure 1-1 for the locations of each of the peripheral connectors.

Now it is a good time to install the internal peripherals such as floppy and hard disk drives. Do not connect the power cable to these peripherals as it is easier to attach the bulky ribbon cables before the smaller power connectors. If you are installing more than one IDE drive, double check your master/slave jumpers on the drives. Review the information supplied with your drive for more information on this subject.

Connect the floppy cable (not included) to the system board. Then connect remaining ends of the ribbon cable to the appropriate peripherals.

Finally, connect the IDE cable (not included) to the system. Then connect remaining ends of the ribbon cable to the appropriate peripherals. This concludes the hardware installation of your Hunter hyperCache Plus system. Now it is a good time to re-check all of the cable connections to make sure they are correct. It is also a good idea to label each of the external peripheral connectors - COM1, COM2, Mouse and Parallel.

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Chapter 2

HIFLEX BIOS

Setup

Your Hunter hyperCache Plus features AMI BIOS . The system configuration parameters are set via the AMIBIOS setup. Since HIFLEX BIOS Setup resides in the ROM BIOS, it is available each time the computer is turned on.

Starting WinBIOS Setup

As POST executes, the following appears:

Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP

Using the Keyboard with WinBIOS Setup

WinBIOS Setup has a built-in keyboard driver that uses simple keystroke combinations:

Keystroke Function <Tab> Move to the next window or field. , , , Move to the next field to the right, left, above, or below. <Enter> S elect in the current field. + Increments a value.

- Decrements a value. <Esc> Closes the current operation and return to previous level. <PgUp> Returns to the previous page. <PgDn> Advances to the next page. <Home> Returns to the beginning of the text. <End> Advances to the end of the text. <Alt> <H> Access a help window. <Alt> <Spacebar> Exit WINBIOS Setup. Alphabetic keys A to Z are used in the Virtual Keyboard, and are not

Numeric keys 0 to 9 are used in the Virtual Keyboard and Numeric

case-sensitive.

Keypad.

BIOS Setup Main Menu

The BIOS Setup main menu is organized into 11 windows.. Each window is discussed in this chapter.

Each window contains several options. Clicking on each option activates a specific function. The BIOS Setup options and functions are described in this chapter. Some options may not be

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available in your BIOS. The windows are:

• Standard CMOS Setup

• Advanced CMOS Setup

• Advanced Chipset Setup

• Power Management Setup

• PCI/Plug and Play Setup

• Peripheral Setup

• Auto-Detect Hard Drive

• Change Supervisor Password

• Auto Configuration With Optimal Settings

• Auto Configuration With Fail Safe Settings

• Save Settings and Exit

• Exit Without Saving

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Standard Setup

Standard Setup options are displayed by choosing the standard option from the HIFLEXBIOS Setup menu. All Standard Setup options are described below.

Date/Time

Select the Date/Time option to change the date or time. The current date and time are displayed. Enter new values through the displayed window.

Floppy Drive A, B

Choose the Floppy Drive A or B icon to specify the floppy drive type. The settings are 360 KB 5¼”, 1.2 MB 5¼”, 720 KB 3½”,

1.44 MB 3½”, or 2.88 MB 3½”.

Pri Master Pri Slave Sec Master Sec Slave

Select one of these options to configure the hard disk drive. Select Auto from the drive parameters screen to let AMIBIOS automatically configure the drive. A screen with a list of drive parameters appears. Choose the desired option to configure the drive.

BOOT Sector Virus Protection

This option when enabled scan for virus everytime the system initializes. The options are Enabled or Disabled.

Advanced Setup

Advanced Setup options are displayed by choosing the Advanced option from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Advanced Setup options are described in this section.

Quick Boot

Set this option to Enabled to instruct AMIBIOS to boot quickly when the computer is powered on. This option replaces the old

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Above 1 MB Memory Test Advanced Setup option. The settings are: enabled and disabled.

Pri Master ARMD Emulated as Pri Slave ARMD Emulated as Sec Master ARMD Emulated as Sec Slave ARMD Emulated as

If set to Auto, the default emulation depends on ARMD drive. The default emulation type is floppy for LS120, hard drive for MO, hard disk for zip drives.

1st Boot Device

This option sets the type of device for the first boot drives that the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes. The settings are Disabled, IDE0, 1st IDE, 2nd IDE, 3rd IDE, 4th IDE, Floppy, ARMD-FDD, ARMD-HDD, ATAPICDROM, SCSI, Network, LS120. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are IDE-0.

2nd, 3rd Boot Device

This option selects additional devices to boot from. The settings are Disable, drives that the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes. The settings are Disabled, IDE0, 1st IDE, 2nd IDE, 3rd IDE-HDD, 4th IDE-HDD, Floppy, ARMD-FDD, ARMD-HDD, ATAPI-CDROM, SCSI. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Floppy.

4th Boot Device

This option selects additional devices to boot from. The settings are Disable, drives that the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes. The settings are Disabled, IDE0, 1st IDE, 2nd IDE, 3rd IDE-HDD, 4th IDE-HDD, Floppy, ARMD-FDD, ARMD-HDD, ATAPI-CDROM. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Floppy.

Try Other Boot Devices

Set this option to Yes to instruct AMIBIOS to attempt to boot from any other drive in the system if it cannot find a boot drive

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among the drives specified in the 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot Device, 3rd Boot Device, and 4th Boot Device options.

Floppy Acess Control

This option specifies the read/write access that is set when booting from a floppy drive. The settings are Read/Write or Read-Only. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Read/ Write.

Hard Disk Acess Control

This option specifies the read/write access that is set when booting from a hard disk drive. The settings are Read/Write or Read-Only. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Read/ Write.

S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks

Set this option to Enabled to permit AMIBIOS to use the SMART (System Management System Management and Reporting Technologies) protocol for reporting server system information over a network. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Disabled.

BootUp Num Lock

Set this option to Off to turn the Num Lock key off when the computer is booted so you can use the arrow keys on both the numeric keypad and the keyboard. The settings are On or Off. The default settings are On.

Floppy Drive Swap

Set this option to Enabled to permit drives A: and B: to be swapped. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The default settings are Disabled.

Floppy Drive Seek

Set this option to Enabled to specify that floppy drive A: will perform a Seek operation at system boot. The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The optimal and fail-safe default settings are Disabled.

PS/2 Mouse Support

Set this option to Enabled to enable AMIBIOS support for a PS/2-type mouse.

System Keyboard

This option does not specify if a keyboard is attached to the computer. Rather, it specifies if error messages are displayed if a keyboard is not attached. This option permits you to configure workstations with no keyboards. The settings are Absent or Present. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Present

Primary Display

This option configures the type of monitor attached to the computer. The settings are Mono, CGA40x25, CGA80x25, VGA/EGA, or Absent. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are VGA/EGA.

Password Check

This option enables password checking every time the system boots or when you run AMIBIOS Setup. If Always is chosen, a user password prompt appears every time the computer is turned on. If Setup is chosen, the password prompt appears if AMIBIOS is executed. See the Advanced Setup chapter for instructions on changing a password. The Optimal and Fail-Safe defaults are Setup.

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BOOT To OS/2

Set this option to Enabled if running OS/2 operating system and using more than 64 MB of system memory on the motherboard. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Disabled.

Wait for <F1> If Error

AMIBIOS POST runs system diagnostic tests that can generate a message followed by:

Press <F1> to continue If this option is set to Enabled, AMIBIOS waits for the end user to press <F1> before continuing. If this option is set to disabled, AMIBIOS continues the boot process without waiting for <F1>

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to be pressed. The settings are enabled or disabled. The default settings are Enabled.

Internal Cache

This option enables or disables the L1 internal Cache.

External Cache

This option enables or disables the L2 secondary (external) cache memory.

System BIOS Cacheable

When set to Enabled, the contents of the F0000h system memory segment can be read from or written to cache memory. The contents of this memory segment is always copied from the BIOS ROM to system RAM for faster execution. The settings are Enabled or Disabled.

C000,16K Shadow C400,16K Shadow

These options specify how the 32 KB of video ROM at C0000h is treated. The settings are: enabled, disabled or cached.

C800,16K Shadow CC00,16K Shadow D000,16K Shadow D400,16K Shadow D800, 16K Shadow DC00,16K Shadow

These options enable shadowing of the contents of the ROM area named in the option. The ROM area not used by ISA adapter cards is allocated to PCI adapter cards. The settings are: Disabled, cached or enabled.

Advanced Setup

USB Function

Set this option to Enabled to enable USB (Universal Serial Bus) support. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Enabled.

CPU to DRAM Buffer

The settings are On and Off. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings is On.

CPU to PCI Buffer

Allows to use an USB keyboard or mouse before loading any software.

Address to Speed Up

The settings are Enabled and Disabled. The Optimal and FailSafe default settings are Disabled.

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Power Management Setup

These options are currently not available

Power Management/APM

Set this option to Enabled to enable the power management and APM (Advanced Power Management) features. AMIBIOS uses the RTC Alarm function to wake the computer at a prespecified time. The settings are Enabled or Disabled or Instant On. The default settings are Disabled.

Inst-On Support

Set this option to Enabled to enable AMIBIOS support for the Intel™ InstantON specification. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Disabled.

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Green PC Monitor Power State

This option specifies the power state that the green PC-compliant video monitor enters when AMIBIOS places it in a power saving state after the specified period of display inactivity has expired. The settings are Off, Standby, Suspend, or Disabled. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Disabled.

Video Power Down Mode

This option specifies the power management state that the video subsystem enters after the specified period of display inactivity has expired. The settings are Disabled, Standby, or Suspend. The default settings are Disabled.

Hard Disk Power Down Mode

This option specifies the power management state that the hard disk drive enters after the specified period of display inactivity has expired. The settings are Disabled, Standby, or Suspend. The default settings are Disabled.

Hard Disk Timeout (Minute)

This option specifies the length of a period of hard disk inactivity. When this period expires, the hard disk drive enters the power-conserving mode specified in the Hard Disk Power Down Mode option described on the previous page. The settings are Disabled, 1 Min (minutes), and all one minute intervals up to and including 15 Min. The default settings are Disabled.

Standby Time out (Minute)

This option specifies the length of the period of system inactivity when the computer is in Full-On mode before the computer is placed in Standby mode. In Standby mode, some power use is curtailed. The settings are Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, and all one minute intervals up to and including 15 Min. The default settings are Disabled. IRQ 10 - Ignore

Suspend Time out (Minute)

This option specifies the length of the period of system inactivity when the computer is already in Standby mode before the computer is placed in Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, nearly all power use is curtailed

Display Activity

When set to Monitor, this option enables event monitoring on the video display. If set to Monitor and the computer is in a power saving state, AMIBIOS watches for display activity. The computer enters the Full On state if any activity occurs. AMIBIOS reloads the Standby and Suspend timeout timers if display activity occurs. The settings are Monitor or Ignore. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Ignore.

IRQ 3 IRQ 4 IRQ 5 IRQ 7 IRQ 9 IRQ 10 IRQ 11

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IRQ 12 IRQ 13 IRQ 14 IRQ 15

PCI/PnP Setup

PCI/PnP Setup options are displayed by choosing the PCI/PnP Setup option from the BIOS Setup main menu. All PCI/PnP Setup options are described in this section

Plug and Play Aware OS

Set this option to Yes if the operating system installed in the computer is Plug and Play-aware. AMIBIOS only detects and enables PnP ISA adapter cards that are required for system boot. The Windows 95 operating system detects and enables all other

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PnP-aware adapter cards. Windows 95 is PnP-aware. Set this option to No if the operating system (such as DOS, OS/2, Windows 3.x) does not use PnP. You must set this option

correctly or PnP-aware adapter cards installed in your computer will not be configured properly. The settings are No or Yes. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are No.

PCI Latency Timer (in PCI Clocks)

This option sets latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The settings are in units equal to PCI clocks. The settings are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, or 248. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default efault settings are 64.

PCI VGA Palette Snoop

This option must be set to Enabled if any ISA adapter card installed in the computer requires VGA palette snooping. The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Disabled.

PCI IDE Bus Master

Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. The settings are Disabled or Enabled. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default set- tings are Disabled.

Offboard PCI IDE Card

This option specifies if an offboard PCI IDE controller adapter card is used in the computer. You must also specify the PCI expansion slot on the motherboard where the offboard PCI IDE controller card is installed. If an offboard PCI IDE controller is used, the onboard IDE controller on the motherboard is automatically disabled. The settings are Erase, Auto, Slot1, Slot2, Slot3, or Slot4. If Auto is selected, AMIBIOS automatically determines the correct setting for this option. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Auto.

PCI Slot1 IRQ Priority PCI Slot2 IRQ Priority

PCI Slot3 IRQ Priority PCI Slot4 IRQ Priority

These options specify the IRQ priority for PCI devices installed in the PCI expansion slots. The settings are Auto, (IRQ) 3,4,5,7,9,10, 11, 12, 14 and 15, in priority order. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are auto.

DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 2 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 4 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7

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IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ14 IRQ15

These options allow you to specify the bus type used by each DMA channel. The settings are PNP or ISA/EISA. The optimal and fail-safe default settings are PNP.

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These options specify the bus that the specified IRQ line is used on. These options allow you to reserve IRQs for legacy ISA adapter cards. These options determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. If more IRQs must be removed from the pool, the end user can use these options to reserve the IRQ by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to it. Onboard I/O is configured as PCI/PNP. IRQ12 only apperas if the mouse support option in advanced setup is set to disabled. The optimal and fail-safe default settings are PCI/PNP.

Reserved Memory Size

This option specifies the size of the memory area reserved for legacy ISA adapter cards. The settings are Disabled, 16K, 32K, or 64K. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Disabled.

Reserved Memory Address

This option specifies the beginning address (in hex) of the reserved memory area. The specified ROM memory area is reserved for use by legacy ISA adapter cards. The settings are C0000, C4000, C8000, CC000, D0000, D4000, D8000, or DC000. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are C0000.

Peripheral Setup

Peripheral Setup options are displayed by choosing Peripheral Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Peripheral Setup options are described here.

Onboard FDC

Set this option to Enabled to enable the floppy drive controller on the motherboard. The settings are Auto (AMIBIOS automatically determines if the floppy controller should be enabled), Enabled, or Disabled. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Enabled.

Onboard Serial Port1

This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial port 1. The settings are Auto (AMIBIOS automatically determines the correct base I/O port address), Disabled, 3F8h, 2F8h, 2E8h, or 3E8h. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Auto.

Onboard Serial Port2

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This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial port 2. The settings are Auto (AMIBIOS automatically determines the correct base I/O port address), Disabled, 3F8h, 2F8h, 2E8h, or 3E8h. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Auto.

Onboard Parallel Port

This option specifies the base I/O port address of the parallel port on the motherboard. The settings are Disabled, 378h, 278h, or 3BCh. The Optimal default setting is 378h. The Fail-Safe default setting is Disabled.

Parallel Port Mode

This option specifies the parallel port mode. The Optimal default setting is Normal. The Fail-Safe default setting is Disabled. The settings are: normal, bedirectional, ECP or EPP.

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Parallel Port IRQ

This option specifies the IRQ used by the parallel port. The settings are Auto, (IRQ) 5, or (IRQ) 7. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Auto.

Onboard PCI IDE

This option specifies the IDE channel used by the onboard IDE controller. The settings are Disabled, Primary, or Secondary. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default settings are Primary.

Auto Detect Hard Disk

Choose this option to let AMIBIOS find the IDE hard disk drive parameters for all IDE drives connected to the primary and secondary IDE channels installed in the system. AMIBIOS automatically configures the drive parameters after it has detected these parameters.

Changing Supervisor Password

Select the Supervisor or User from the Security section of the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. Enter the password and press <Enter>. The screen does not display the characters entered. After the new password is entered, retype the new password as prompted and press <Enter>.

Remember the Password Keep a record of the

new password when the password is changed. If you forget the password, you must erase the system configuration information in CMOS.

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Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings

You can load the optimal default settings for the AMIBIOS by selecting the Optimal icon. The Optimal default settings are best-case values that should optimize system performance. If CMOS is corrupted, the Optimal settings are loaded automatically.

Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings

You can load the Fail-Safe AMIBIOS Setup option settings by selecting the Fail-Safe icon from the Default section of the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. The Fail-Safe settings provide far from optimal system performance, but are the most stable settings. Use this option as a diagnostic aid if the system is behaving erratically.

Save Settings and Exit

Exit AMIBIOS saving the changes.

Exit without Saving

Allows to exit AMIBIOS setup without saving.

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Upgrading the System Memory

The Hunter hyperCache Plus allows an upgrade of the system memory up to 256MB, using SIMMs memory modules. It can be configured with FPM, EDO or SDRAM modules. It is very important that the quality of the SIMMs is good. Undesirable operation of the system may result if poor quality SIMMs are used. Always purchase your memory from a reliable source.

Upgrading the Microprocessor

The Hunter hyperCache Plus currently supports the following CPUs:

• Supports full series of Intel Pentium™ processors

up to 233MHz.

• Supports AMD™ K6, K6/2 and K6/2E

There are three jumpers related to the microprocessor. For correct installation and proper function please refer to the table on the next page.

Using Figure 3-1, locate the diagonal notch on the CPU chip. This notch represents pin one. The Pentium processor also has a small dot as well indicating pin 1. DO NOT USE THE CHIP LOGO OR LETTERING TO LOCATE PIN ONE. Locate the CPU socket on your Hunter hyperCache Plus system board. Pin 1 on the socket is located in the lower left hand corner of the socket.

Figure 3-1 CPU Alignment

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Table 3-1 Clock Frequency and CPU speed Selection

JP2 JP1 JP28 JP13

Intel

100MHz Off Off x 5-6 133MHz On Off x 5-6

166MHz On On x 5-6 200MHz* Off On x 5-6 233MHz* Off Off x 5-6

K6/2E

233MHz

K6/2E

266MHz

K6/2E

300MHz

K6/2E

333MHz

K6/2E

366MHz

BF0

1-2

Off Off x 5-6

On Off On 5-6

On On On 5-6

Off On On 5-6

Off Off On 5-6

BF1

3-4

AMDK6

BF2

5-6

BUS Clock

K6/2E

400MHz

* MMX CPUs

JP35 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8

2.2V OFF ON OFF OFF

2.8V OFF OFF OFF ON

2.9V ON OFF OFF ON

3.2V OFF OFF ON ON

3.5V ON ON ON ON

On Off Off 5-6

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Appendix A

Chipsets

Core Logic

Cypress hyperCache CY 82C69x chipset.

Peripheral I/O

Chips & Technologies C&T 82C735.

System Memory

Memory Capacity

4 to 256MB of FPM, EDO or DRAM memory.

Memory Type

Four sockets for JEDEC standard compatible (72 pin) 32 bit SIMMs, 60ns access speed or faster. All memory configurations are set automatic through BIOS.

Technical

Specifications

System BIOS

AMI HIFLEX BIOS

On-board Flash Disk

On board single flash disk device in a standard 32-pin DIP socket up to 144MB with Flash File System (FFS).

Flash BIOS

Optional feature for System BIOS. Flash programming done through floppy drive.

Embedded I/O

IDE

Two PCI EIDE controllers. Supports up to 4 devices. Ultra DMA up to 33MB/sec. supported. CD ROM and LS120 compatible 34 pin header on-board.

Floppy

Up to two floppy disk drives. Sizes supported are: 5.25" 360K and 1.2MB; 3.5" 720K, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Floppy Tape.

Serial Ports

Two high speed 16550 compatible UARTS. BIOS configurable as COM1 - 4.

USB Interfaces

One USB header on-board.

Parallel Port

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One Centronics compatible, bi-directional (PS/2 compatible). Microsoft/HP EPC/EPP high speed.

Mouse Port

One PS/2 compatible mouse controller with 6 pin mini-din connector.

Expansion Slots

Four 16 bit ISA slots and four PCI slots (one shared).

Disk-On-Chip - Solid State Flash Disk

On-board Flash disk socket supporting up to 144MB with Flash File System included.

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Miscellaneous

CMOS/Battery

RTC with lithium battery. No external battery is required.

Control Panel Connections

Reset, Keylock, Speaker, CPU fan (12V). LEDs for power and IDE.

CPU Socket

Standard ZIF (Zero Insertion Force), socket 7.

Form Factor

Baby-AT Size - 8.6" x 13".

PCB Construction

Six Layer, dry film mask.

Manufacturing Process

Automated surface mount.

Reliability

MTBF: 48.840 hours

Environmental Operating Non-Operating

Temperature

Hum idity 5 to 95% @ 40º

Shock

Vibration

0º to +55º C -40º to +65º C

C non-condensing

2.5G @ 10m s 10G 10m s

0.25 @ 5-100Hz 5G @ 5-100Hz

5 to 95% @ 40º

C non-condensing

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Table A-1 Standard PC-AT I/O Map

Address (HEX) Device

000-01F

020-03F

040-05F

070-07F

080-09F

0A0-0BF

0C0-0DF

0F8-0F F

1F0-1FF

200-207

278-27F

2F8-2FF

DMA Controller

Interrupt C on tro ller 1

Tim er

Real Tim e Clock (non-m askable

interrupt)

DM A Page R egisters

Interrupt C on tro ller 2

DMA Controller 2

M ath co-processor

Hard Disk Controller

G a m e I/O

Prototype Card

S erial P ort 2

300-31F

380-38F

3B0-3AF

Parallel Printer Port

SD LC Bi-synchronous 2

Bi-synchronous 1

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Table A-2 DMA Page Register and I/O address

Channel Function

Page Register I/O Hex Address

Channel 0 87 Channel 1 83 Channel 2 81 Channel 3 82

Controller 2: 16-bit (at Only - ports 0C0-0DF)

Channel 5 8B Channel 6 89 Channel 7 8A

Refresh ( AT) 8F

Table A-3 DMA Assignments

Channel Function

0 Reserved 1 SDLC 2 Floppy Disk 3 Spare 4 Cascade for CTRL 5 Spare (Reserved) 6 Spare (Reserved) 7 Spare (Reserved)

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Table A-4 DMA Controller Register

DMA # Description

1 2

0 0C0 CH0 base and current address 1 0C2 CH0 base and c urrent word count 2 0C4 CH0 base and current address 3 0C6 CH0 base and c urrent word count 4 0C8 CH0 base and current address 5 0CA CH0 base and current word count 6 0CC CH0 base and current address 7 0CE CH0 base and current word count 8 0D0

9 0D2 Write request register 00A 0D4 Write single mask request register bit 00B 0D6 Write mode register 00C 0D8 Clear byte pointer Flip/Flop 00D 0DA

Read status register/write command register

Read temporary register / Write master clear

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Table A-5 Interrupts

Channel Name Function

NMI NMI Parity

0 IRQ0 System Timer Output 0* 1 KYBIRQ Keyboard Output Buffer Full 2 IRQ2 CTRL2 Interrupt (IRQ8-IRQ15) 3 IRQ3 Serial Port 2 (COM2) 4 IRQ4 Serial Port 1 (COM1) 5 IRQ5 Parallel Port 2 6 IRQ6 Floppy Disk Controller 7 IRQ7 Parallel Port 1 8 RTCIRQ Real Time Clock

9 IRQ9 10 IRQ10 11 IRQ11 12 IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse 13 IRQ13 Math Coprocessor

Available

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Connectors Pin Outs

Table A-6 Serial Connectors

Pin# Name

1 -DCD 2 -DSR 3 RXD 4 -RTS 5 TXD 6 -CTS 7 -DTR 8 -RI 9 GND

10 N/C

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Table A-7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector

Pin# Name

2 DRVDEN0 4 N/C 6 MTR0

8 -INDEX 10 -MTRO 12 DS1 14 DS0 16 -MTR1 18 DIR 20 -STEP

22 -WDATA 24 -WGATE 26 -TRK0 28 WRTPRT 30 -RDATA

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Table A-8 Parallel DB25 Connector

Pin# Name

1 -STROBE 2 AUTOFD 3 PD0 4 ERROR 5 PD1 6 INIT 7 PD2 8 SLCTIN

9 PD3 10 GND 11 PD4 12 GND 13 PD5 14 GND 15 PD6 16 GND 17 PD7 19 ACK 21 BUSY

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Table A-9 IDE Connector

Pin# Name Pin# Name

1 -RST 21 IDRQ0 2 GND 22 GND 3 D7 23 IOW 4 D8 24 GND 5 D6 25 IOR 6 D9 26 GND 7 D5 27 ICRDY 8 D10 28 N/C 9 D4 29 ACK

10 D11 30 GND 11 D3 31 IDEINT 12 D12 32 IO16 13 D2 33 SA1 14 D13 34 N/C 15 D1 35 SA0

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Table A-10 PS/2 Mouse Connector

Pin# Name

1 CLOCK

2 N/C

3 N/C

4 N/C

5 N/C

6 5V

7 N/C

8 DATA

9 GND 10 N/C

Table A-10a USB Headers

1 VCC VCC 2 -D -D 3 +D +D 4 GND GND

USB1 USB2

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Table A-11 Serial Port Cable Wire List

Pin# Signal Pin# 9 Pin

1 -DCD 8 1 2 -DSR 6 6 3 RXD 3 2 4 -RTS 4 7 5 TXD 2 3 6 -CTS 5 8 7 -DTR 20 4 8 -RI 22 9 9 GND 7 5

10 N/C N/C N/C

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Table A-13 PCI Connector Pin Assignments

Pin# Assign. Pin# Assign.

A01 N/C A32 AD16 A02 +12V A33 +3.3V A03 N/C A34 FRAME# A04 WRAP A35 GND A05 +5V A36 TRDY# A06 INTA# A37 GND A07 INTC# A38 STOP# A08 +5V A39 +3.3V A09 N/C A40 SDONE

A10 A11 CLCKD A42 GND B11 GNT3# B42 SERR# A12 GND A43 PAR B12 GND B43 3.3V A13 GND A44 AD15 B13 GND B44 C/BE1# A14 N/C A45 +3.3V B14 N/C B45 AD14 A15 RST# A46 AD13 B15 GND B46 GND A16 +5V (I/O) A47 AD11 B16 CLKB B47 AD12

+5V A41 SB0#

Pin# Assign Pin# Assign.

B01 -12V B32 AD17 B02 TCK B33 C/BE2# B03 GND B34 GND B04 TDO B35 IRDY# B05 +5V B36 +3.3V B06 +5V B37 DEVSEL B07 INTB# B38 GND B08 INTD# B39 LOCK# B09 ID1 B40 PERR# B10 ID2 B41 +3.3V

A17 GNT0# A48 GND B17 GND B48 AD10 A18 GND A49 AD09 B18 REQ0# B49 GND A19 N/C A50 KEY B19 +5V(I/O) B50 KEY A20 AD30 A51 KEY B20 AD31 B51 KEY

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Pin# Assign. Pin# Assign.

A25 NAD24 A58 AD00 A26 IDESEL A59 +5V A27 N/C A60 REQ64# A28 AD22 A61 +5V A29 AD20 A62 +5V A30 GND A31 AD18

Pin# Assign Pin# Assign.

B27 AD23 B58 AD01 B28 GND B59 +5v(I/0) B29 AD21 B60 ACK64# B30 AD19 B61 +5V B31 +3.3V B62 +5V

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Table A-14 ISA Connector Pin Assignments

Pin# Assign. Pin#

A01

IOCH

B01 A02 SD7 B02 A03 SD6 B03 A04 SD5 B04 A05 SD4 B05 A06 SD3 B06 A07 SD2 B07 A08 SD1 B08 A09 SD0 B09 A10 IOCHR B10 A11 AEN B11 A12 SA19 B12 A13 SA18 B13 A14 SA17 B14 A15 SA16 B15 A16

SA15

B16

Assign.

D18

RESETD

D16

IRQ9

+5V

DRQ2

-12V

0WS#

+12V

D18

SMWT#

SMPD#

IOW#

IOR#

DACK3#

DRQ3

Pin# Assign Pin# Assign.

C01 SBHE# D01 EMCS1 C02 LA23 D02 IOCS16 C03 LA22 D03 IRQ10 C04 LA21 D04 IRQ11 C05 LA20 D05 IRQ12 C06 LA19 D06

IRQ15

C07 LA18 D07 IRQ14 C08 LA17 D08 DACK0 C09 MEMR D09 DRQ0

MEMW#

C10

D10 DACK5 C11 SD8 D11 DRQ5 C12 SD9 D12 DACK6 C13 SD10 D13 DRQ6 C14 SD11 D14 DACK7 C15 SD12 D15 DRQ7 C16 SD13 D16 B3

A17 SA14 B17 A18 SA13 B18 A19 SA12 B19 A20 SA11 B20

DACK1#

DRQ1 REFRES SYSCLK

C17 SD14 D17 MASTE C18 SD15 D18 B1

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Pin# Assign. Pin# Assign. Pin Assign. Pin# Assign.

A25 SA6 B25 IRQ3 C08 A26 SA5 B26 DACK2# C07 A27 SA4 B27 TC C06 A28 SA3 B28 BALE C05 A29 SA2 B29 VCC C04 A30 SA1 B30 BOSC C03 A31 SA0 B31 GND C02

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Table A-15 ISA Active Backplane Connector Pin Assignments

Pin# Assign. Pin# Assign. Pin# Assign. Pin# Assign.

A32 VCC B32 SA0 C32 VCC D32 SD0

A31 VCC B31 SA1 C31 VCC D31 SD1

A30 VCC B30 SA2 C30 VCC D30 SD2

A29 VCC B29 SA3 C29 VCC D29 SD3

A28 SA16 B28 SA4 C28 ICHK# D28 SD4

A27 SA17 B27 SA5 C27 ICRDY D27 SD5

A26 SA18 B26 SA6 C26

A25 SA19 B25 SA7 C25 SM RD# D25 SD7

A24 LA17 B24 SA8 C24 SMW T# D24 VCC

A23 LA18 B23 SA9 C23 IOWT# D23 VCC

A22 LA19 B22 SA10 C22 IORD# D22 VCC

A21 LA20 B21 SA11 C21 AEN D21 VCC

A20 LA21 B20 SA12 C20 OWS# D20 SD8

A19 LA22 B19 SA13 C19 MRD# D19 SD9

A18 LA 23 B18 S A14 C 18 M WT# D18 SD10

A17 TC B17 SA15 C17 SBHE# D17 SD11

A16 REFS# B16 GND C16 M CS16# D16 SD12

A15 IRQ3 B15 GND C15

A14 IRQ4 B14 GND C14 BALE D14 SD14

BRESET

IOCS16#

D26 SD6

D15 SD13

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Pin# Assign. Pin# Assign. Pin Assign. Pin# Assign.

A08 IRQ11 B08 DACK0# C08 -5V D08 A07 IRQ12 B07 DACK1# C07 -5V D07 A06 IRQ14 B06 DACK2# C06 +12V D06 A05 IRQ15 B05 DACK3# C05 +12V D05 ATCLK A04 GND B04 DACK5# C04 +12V D04 A03 GND B03 DACK6# C03 -12V D03 A02 GND B02 DACK7# C02 -12V D02 A01 GND B01 C01 -12V D01 BOSC

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Appendix B

On-Board

Industrial Devices

The Hunter hyperCachePlus brings two major industrial devices: A watchdog timer that will reset the system is case of failure according to a pre-set time-out, and a Post Code display that will help you with troubleshooting.

Watchdog Timer

This device can be set as hardware, software or disabled (JP27). The watchdog timer will monitor your motherboard and reset if any problem occurs. The time-out ranges from 1200, 600 and 150 milliseconds (JP26). The Watchdog timer can work in two ways.

Hardware Reset

The watchdog timer monitors the BALE signal. If BALE stops oscillating for the time set at JP26, the watchdog will reset the board.

Software Reset

The software has to access the watchdog timer at least every time-out (JP26) to prevent the board from resetting. This allows a very tight control of the motherboards operation, but involves writing software for the time-out control. For using software control, you need to know the watchdog address(JP32/JP34), the enable bit and the strobe bit. For example, if you set the watchdog timer to address 300h, you have to output a 0 at bit 1 of 300h to enable the watchdog, and then toggle bit 0 of 300h to strobe it. If the strobe signal takes longer than the time-out (JP26) the board will reset.

Watchdog

Timeout

JP26 1-2* 2-3 3-4

Watchdog

Selection

JP27 1-2 3-4* 5-6

1200ms 600ms 150ms

Hardware Disabled Software

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Address JP32 JP34

100 2-3 2-3 110 1-2 2-3 300 2-3 1-2 310 1-2* 1-2*

* Manufacturer Default

Post Code Display

The POST code display is a device implemented on the Hunter hyperCache Plus to help on failure diagnostics. A POST code is transmitted by the BIOS during the POST (Power On Self Test). It is a number that refers to the state or test condition of a circuit or group of circuits. Knowing the results of these tests (hence the POST code) can be very important in debugging a system. Please refer to table B-1 for POST codes.

Table B-1 Post Code Table

Uncompressed INIT code checkpoints

DO NMI is Disabled. CPU ID saved.

Init code Checksum verification starting.

D I To do DMA init, Keyboard controller BAT test, start memory

refresh and going to 4GB flat mode. D3 To start Memory sizing. D4 To comeback to real mode. Execute OEM patch. Set stack. D5 EØØØ ROM enabled. Init code is copied to segment 0 and

control to be transferred to segment 0. D6 Control is in segment 0. To check <CTRL><HOME> key and

verify main BIOS checksum.

If either <CTRL><HOME> is pressed or main BIOS checksum is bad, go to check point EØ else go to check point D7.

D7 Main BIOS runtime code is to be decompressed and control to

be passed to main BIOS in shadow RAM. EØ On-board Floppy Controller (if any) is initialized.

To start base 512K memory test. El To initialize interrupt vector table.

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E2 To initialize DMA and interrupt controllers. E6 To enable floppy and timer IRQ, enable internal cache. ED Initialize floppy drive. EE Start looking for a diskette in drive A: and read 1 st sector of the

diskette. EF Floppy read error. FØ Start searching AMIBOOT.ROM’file in root directory. Fl AMIBOOT.ROM file not present in root directory. F2 Start reading FAT table and analyze FAT to find the clusters

occupied by AMIBOOT.RONT file. F3 Start reading AMIBOOT.ROM file cluster by cluster. F4 AMIBOOT.RON file not of proper size. F5 Disable internal cache. FB Detect Flash type present. FC Erase Flash. FD Program Flash. FF Flash program successful. BIOS is going to restart. 0 3 NMI is Disabled. To check soft reset/power-on. 05 BIOS stack set. Going to disable Cache if any. 0 6 POST code to be uncompressed. 07 CPU init and CPU data area init to be done. 0 8 CMOS checksum calculation to be done next. ØB Any initialization before keyboard BAT to be done next. ØC KB controller I/B free. To issue the BAT command to keyboard

controller. ØE Any initialization after KB controller BAT to be done next. ØF Keyboard command byte to be written. 1 0 Going to issue Pin-23,24 blocking/unblocking command. I I Going to check pressing of <INS>, <END> key during poweron. 12 To init CMOS if “Init CMOS in every boot” is set or <END> key

is pressed. Going to disable DMA and Interrupt controllers. 1 3 Video display is disabled and port-B is initialized.

Chipset init about to begin. 1 4 8254 timer test about to start. 1 9 About to start memory refresh test. 1A Memory Refresh line is toggling. Going to check 15us ON/OFF

time. 23 To read 8042 input port and disable Megakey Green PC feature.

Make BIOS code segment writeable. 2 4 To do any setup before Int vector init. 25 Interrupt vector initialization about to begin. To clear password

if necessary. 2 7 Any initialization before setting video mode to be done.

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2 8 Going for monochrome mode and color mode setting. 2A Different BUSes init (system, static, output devices) to start if

present. 2B To give control for any setup required before optional video

ROM check. 2C To look for optional video ROM and give control. 2D To give control to do any processing after video ROM returns

control. 2E If EGANGA not found then do display memory R/W test. 2F EGA/VGA not found. Display memory R/W test about to begin. 30 Display memory R/W test passed. About to look for the retrace

checking 3 1 Display memory R/W test or retrace checking failed. To do

alternate Display memory R/W test. 3 2 Alternate Display memory R/W test passed. To look for the

alternate display retrace checking. 3 4 Video display checking over. Display mode to be set next. 3 7 Display mode set. Going to display the power on message. 3 8 Different BUSes init (input, IPL, general devices) to start if

present. 3 9 Display different BUSes initialization error messages. 3A New cursor position read and saved. To display the "HIT

<DEL>" message. 4 0 To prepare the descriptor tables. 4 2 To enter in virtual mode for memory test. 4 3 To enable interrupts for diagnostics mode. 4 4 To initialize data to check memory wrap around at 0:0. 45 Data initialized. Going to check for memory wrap around at 0:0

and finding the total system memory size. 46 Memory wrap around test done. Memory size calculation over.

About to go for writing patterns to test memory. 4 7 Pattern to be tested written in extended memory.

Going to write patterns in base 640k memory. 4 8 Patterns written in base memory.

Going to findout amount of memory below 1M memory. 49 Amount of memory below I M found and verified.

Going to find out amount of memory above IM memory. 4B Amount of memory above 1MB found and verified.

Check for soft reset and going to clear memory below 1MB for

soft reset. (If power on, go to check point# 4Eh). 4C Memory below 1MB cleared. (SOFT RESET)

Going to clear memory above 1MB. 4D Memory above 1MB cleared. (SOFT RESET)

Going to save the memory size. (Goto check point# 52h).

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4E Memory test started. (NOT SOFT RESET)

About to display the first 64k memory size. 4F Memory size display started. This will be updated during

memory test. Going for sequential and random memory test. 5 0 Memory testing/initialization below 1MB complete.

Going to adjust displayed memory size for relocation/ shadow. 5 1 Memory size display adjusted due to relocation/ shadow.

Memory test above 1MB to follow. 5 2 Memory testing/initialization above 1MB complete.

Going to save memory size information. 5 3 Memory size information is saved. CPU registers are saved.

Going to enter in real mode. 5 4 Shutdown successful, CPU in real mode.

Going to disable gate A2Ø line and disable parity/NMI. 5 7 A20 address line, parity/NMI disable successful.

Going to adjust memory size depending on relocation/shadow. 5 8 Memory size adjusted for relocation/shadow.

Going to clear hit <DEL> message. 5 9 Hit <DEL> message cleared. <WAIT ... > message displayed.

About to start DMA and interrupt controller test. 6 0 DMA page register test passed. To do DMA#1 base register

test. 62 DMA#1 base register test passed. To do DMA#2 base register

test. 6 5 DMA#2 base register test passed. To program DMA unit 1

and 2. 66 DMA unit 1 and 2 programing over.

To initialize 8259 interrupt controller. 7F Extended NMI sources enabling is in progress. 8 0 Keyboard test started. Clearing output buffer, checking for

stuck key, to issue keyboard reset command. 8 1 Keyboard reset error/stuck key found. To issue keyboard

controller interface test command. 8 2 Keyboard controller interface test over. To write command

byte and init circular buffer. 83 Comand byte written, Global data init done. To check for lock-

key. 84 Lock-key checking over. To check for memory size mismatch

with CMOS. 8 5 Memory size check done. To display soft error and check for

password or bypass setup. 8 6 Password checked. About to do programing before setup. 8 7 Programming before setup complete. To uncompress SETUP

code and execute CMOS setup.

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8 8 Returned from CMOS setup program and screen is cleared.

About to do programming after setup. 8 9 Programming after setup complete.

Going to display power on screen message. 8B First screen message displayed. <WAIT... > message displayed.

PS/2 Mouse check and extended BIOS data area allocation to be

done. 8C Setup options programming after CMOS setup about to start. 8D Going for hard disk controller reset. 8F Hard disk controller reset done. Floppy setup to be done next. 9 1 Floppy setup complete. Hard disk setup to be done next. 9 5 Init of different BUSes optional ROMs from C800 to start. 9 6 Going to do any init before C800 optional ROM control. 9 7 Any init before C800 optional ROM control is over.

Optional ROM check and control will be done next. 9 8 Optional ROM control is done. About to give control to do

any required processing after optional ROM returns control and

enable external cache. 9 9 Any initialization required after optional ROM test over.

Going to setup timer data area and printer base address. 9A Return after setting timer and printer base address.

Going to set the RS-232 base address. 9B Returned after RS-232 base address.

Going to do any initialization before Coprocessor test. 9C Required initialization before Coprocessor is over.

Going to initialize the Coprocessor next. 9D Coprocessor initialized.

Going to do any initialization after Coprocessor test. 9E Initialization after Coprocessor test is complete. Going to

check extended keyboard, keyboard ID and num-lock. Keyboard

ID command A2 Going to display any soft errors. A3 Soft error display complete. Going to set keyboard typematic

rate. A4 Keyboard typematic rate set. To program memory wait states. A5 Going to enable parity/NMI. A7 NMI and parity enabled. Going to do any initialization

required before giving control to optional ROM at EØØØ. A8 Initialization before EØØØ ROM control over.

EØØØ ROM to get control next. A9 Returned from EØØØ ROM control. Going to do any initializa

tion required after EØØØ optional ROM control. AA Initialization after EØØØ optional ROM control is over.

Going to display the system configuration.

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AB To uncompress DMI data and execute DMI POST init. BØ System configuration is displayed. B1 Going to copy any code to specific area. 0 0 Copying of code to specific area done.

Going to give control to INT-19 boot loader.

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Appendix C: Flash BIOS

Appendix C Flash

BIOS programming

The Hunter hyperCache Plus offers the optional FLASH BIOS. When installed, you will be able to update your BIOS without having to replace the EPROM. The WinBios will read the new BIOS file from a floppy disk, replace the old BIOS and reboot your computer.

When updating your BIOS, make sure you have a disk with the correct BIOS file (its size should be 128K). Rename the file to “AMIBOOT.ROM”. Turn your computer off. Insert the disk in Drive A:, turn the computer on while pressing <CTRL><HOME>. Your computer will show no screen, but will beep to indicate what is being done.

If the programming is successful, you should hear 4 beeps and your computer will reboot with the new BIOS.

Please never turn the power off while reprogramming a FLASH BIOS. Refer to the table on the next page for beep errors.

Select JP12 for the correct programming voltage.

Flash BIOS

Voltage

Programing

JP12 1-2 2-3*

12V 5V

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Table C-1 Flash Bios Beep Erros

Beeps

The AMIBOO T.ROM file was not found in the root

4 Flash program successful

Keyboard controller BAT comm and failed

Insert diskette in floppy A:

directory of floppy drive A:

No FLASH EPROM detected

Description

Base me mory error

Flopp y read error

Floppy controller failure

Boot Block BIOS checksum error

Flash erase error

Appendix D: Disk-on-Chip

Appendix D Disk-On-Chip

The Hunter hyperCache Plus offers an on-board flash disk. The Disk-OnChip is a single chip flash disk device in a standard 32-pin DIP socket.

It features up to 144MB of storage capacity with high-speed boot-up capabilities, including the Flash File System (FFS) for easy storage.

This feature of the Hunter hyperCache Plus is a perfect replacement for conventional hard-drives in the harsh industrial environment where shock and vibration is a burden for standard hard drives.

There are two Jumpers dedicated for the Disk-on-Chip address programing, JP31 and JP33 please check the table below.

Address JP31 JP33

D000H 2-3 2-3 D400H 2-3 1-2 D800H 1-2 2-2

DC00H 1-2 1-2

For upgrade and technical specifications about Disk-on-chip, please contact the manufacturer at www.msystems.com.

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Appendix E: Active BackplaneTM Connection

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Appendix E Active Backplane

Connection

The Hunter hyperCache Plus features a 128 pin connector to be attached to the Active BackplaneTM.

This is a proprietary design that also can be used for custom applications; therefore, a pin out table is available in this manual.

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Hunter hyperCache Plus motherboard “Active Connection” 128 pin connector

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Table D-1 ISA Active Backplane™ Connector Pin Assignments

Pin # A s sig n . Pin# A ss ign . Pin # As sig n. Pin# As sig n .

A32 VCC B32 SA0 C32 VCC D32 SD0

A31 VCC B31 SA1 C31 VCC D31 SD1

A30 VCC B30 SA2 C30 VCC D30 SD2

A29 VCC B29 SA3 C29 VCC D29 SD3

A28 SA16 B28 SA4 C28 ICHK# D28 SD4

A27 SA1 7 B27 SA5 C27 ICRDY D 27 SD5

A26 SA1 8 B26 SA6 C26

A25 SA1 9 B25 SA7 C25 SMR D# D 25 SD7

A24 LA1 7 B24 SA8 C24 SM WT# D24 VC C

A23 LA1 8 B23 SA9 C23 IOW T# D23 V CC

A22 LA19 B22 SA10 C22 IORD# D22 VCC

A21 LA20 B21 SA11 C21 AEN D21 VCC

A20 LA2 1 B20 SA12 C20 OWS# D20 SD8

A19 LA22 B19 SA13 C19 MRD# D19 SD9

A18 LA2 3 B18 SA14 C18 MWT # D18 SD10

A17 TC B17 SA15 C17 SBHE# D17 SD11

A16 REFS# B16 GND C16 M CS16# D16 SD12

A15 IRQ3 B15 GND C15 IOCS16# D15 SD13

A14 IRQ4 B14 GND C14 BALE D14 SD14

BRESET

D26 SD6

Appendix E: Active BackplaneTM Connection

Pin# Assign. Pin# Assign. Pin Assign. Pin# Assign.

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