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ECS 386/32 User Manual

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Contents

Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
Board Layout ......................................................................... 3
Hardware ............................................................................................ 5
Specifications ......................................................................... 5
General ...................................................................... 5
Memory Subsystem ................................................... 10
CS8230 ChipSet ........................................................ 16
ROM BIOS ................................................................
Peripheral Connections ..............................................
Setup ......................................................................................
Jumper Switches ........................................................
Before Installation Setup ........................................... 26
After Installation Setup .............................................
Changing The Original Setup .................................... 30
Software ............................................................................................. 34
Specifications ......................................................................... 34
AMI
BIOS Setup Program ........................................ 34
AMI BIOS Extended Setup Program ........................ 35
Setup ...................................................................................... 36
AMI BIOS ................................................................. 36
The Extended Setup Program .................................... 38
Installation
Memory Expansion Card ................................................................... 55
& Maintenance .......................................................................... 63
Care
Installing Upgrades ............................................................................ 67
& Operation .................................................................... 48
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Checklist

Your 386/32 package should contain the following:
• The 386/32 mainboard
• A 3.6 volt Lithium battery
• This manual
Important!
If
you do not intend to read this manual completely to at least review the Operation section. The 386/32 chip set requires correct configuration information and can disfunction. This section covers what to do in such an event. It is also advisable to review the information on Software Setup.
if
incorrectly setup
be
certain

Introduction

The 386/32 system board is a speed and function enhanced computer mainboard that represents a significant technological ad­vance over original 80386 designs. The board design includes a vari-
of
ety high speed '386 technology. With increased power and flexibility comes an increase in the complexity This manual is designed to provide the basic information necessary for the end user to understand and properly use the 386/32. It also con­tains the information necessary to set and/or upgrade a 386/32-based system.
Chips seven LSI (large scale integration) chips that along with C & grated Peripherals Controller enables the user to control the relation­ship between the microprocessor, the expansion bus and the on-board memory. This offers a wide degree board.
high po.wered features that place the 386/32 at the forefront
of
hardware and software setup.
up
more complex configurations
of
One
& Technologies CS8230 chip set. The chip set is comprised
the main features that distinguishes the 386/32 is the
T's
of
flexibility
in
configuring the
of
of
Inte-
Another important feature is the 386/32' s memory design. The board uses a memory structure called page interleaving that allows an operating speed high speed memory chips.
of
either
16
or 20MHz (megahertz) without requiring
1
Introduction
This manual has been designed to be useful for several pur-
If
poses. may want to. review the manual to familiarize yourself with the fea­tures likely event that you should ever have a problem with your 386/32.
For those who want the manual will serve While the necessary information is included in the manual, we recom­mend that unless you feel confident would If
you decide that doing so will not violate your system warranty. If want to have the work done
your 386/32 is already set up in a functioning system you
of
the board and where things are. This will be helpful in the un-
to
alter the board's configuration or upgrade it,
as
a guide to both procedure and specifications.
of
your ability
be best to have your dealer or a local service shop do
to
make alterations to the system yourself check to see
by
an
authorized dealer.
to
do the work, it
it
for you.
it
does you may
Board
and the location
Layout
The diagram on the next page shows the layout
of
important components on the board.
of
the 386/32
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386132 System Board layout
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Introduction
386/32 Board Layout Key
1: Video mode selection jumper J3, Battery connector J2
2: Keyboard connector
3: Power supply connectors
4: Oscillator (16/20MHz) selection jumper J4 5: 80387 math coprocessor selector jumper J5
6: 80387 math coprocessor socket
7:
Case connectors (Speaker, Keylock, Reset, Speed, LED) 8: SIP DRAM memory banks 9: 32-bit Memory Expansion Card slot
10: 8-bit expansion slots 11: 16-bit expansion slots
Note: Multiple elements are listed left to right
4
386/32 system board layout key

Hardware

Specifications
The ECS-386/32 a 80386-based mainboard that can run in two different dual speed modes. any system unit case from will run at either eight, ten, sixteen or twenty megahertz (MHz). use any version 2 and Xenix/U nix operating systems.
Size
of
MS-DOS above version 3.xx, in addition to the OS/
It
is six-layer board sized to fit in virtually
an
XTTM
to tower cases. A 386/32 system
It
can
The 386/32 measures approximately 8.5 x
and has ten mounting holes placed so that the board can
of
as wide a variety
structed with six layers to minimize radio frequency interference.
80386 CPU
The 386/32 uses an 80386 microprocessor that runs at a clock speed either 16MHz or 20MHz. In the configuration using 100 nanosecond DRAM the processor runs at near zero wait states. The 386/32 is wait­state selectable for either near zero (.7) or one-wait state and can be software switched between low and high speed modes. By using the extended setup program that is provided with the 386/32 AMI you can select the microprocessor clock speed.
cases as possible. The printed circuit board is con-
13
in (22.5 x 33 cm)
be mounted in
of
BIOS
5
Hardware
80387
The 386/32 has a socket for the installation coprocessor. clock speed compatible with the 386/32. The 80387-16 is required for the 16MHz 80386 and the section on component installation for guidance regarding the in-
stallation
check and make sure that doing the work yourself will not void your
warranty.
Expansion
The 386/32 uses a modified eight slot
The bus is comprised
pansion slots and one 32-bit memory expansion slot. These will accept
all the common expansion cards that conform You should check patible with the 386/32.
Math
Coprocessor
of
an
80387 math
If
an 80387 chip is to be installed, make certain that it is
an
80387-20 for the 20MHz 80386. Refer
of
the chip
if
you intend to do it yourself. Remember
Bus
AT
style expansion bus.
of
two 8-bit expansion slots and five 16-bit ex-
to
the standard slots.
to
make sure that any cards added are speed com-
to
to
The slots each have two parallel rows
When the connecting edge
6
of
connecting pins.
of
an
expansion card (the "golden fingers")
Hardware
is inserted between them they grip the fingers and establish the con-
It
nection between the board and the card. connectors clean and dust free so that a proper connection can be made. Look in the Care and Maintenance section for information relat­ing to this.
The Slots
8-bit
The two eight-bit expansion slots can be used for expansion
cards that do not require a sixteen-bit path for maximum function. An
of
example slots are one-piece and shorter than the others. They have a total pins divided into two rows
this type
of
card would
of
31
be
each.
is important to keep these
many video display cards. The
of
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16-bit
The six sixteen-bit expansion slots provide a wider data trans-
be
mission pathway and will commonly disk controllers, network cards and many I/O expansion cards. The
of
slots are short. The long sections are the same as the 8-bit slots. The additional short sections have 36 pins divided into two rows two sections together make slots must
two-piece construction with one long section and one
up
a 16-bit data path. Cards that use these
be
plugged fully into both sections
used by cards such as hard
of
18
each. These
of
the slot.
7
Hardware
The 32-bit slot
The 386/32 has one specialized slot for
expansion card that uses a 32-bit data path. The slot has 80 pins di-
of
vided into two rows ory that uses a 32-bit pathway to the microprocessor rather than the
16-bit path used by standard memory cards. The 386/32 has an op­tional memory card that uses this slot to add up to of
memory. As the pinouts are proprietary to the 386/32, only this card
can be used in the slot.
40. This slot allows the use
8-bit slots
an
optional memory
of
additional mem-
an
additional 8MB
8
32-bit slot
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16-bit slots
386/32 Expansion Slots
Hardware
The 32-bit Memory Expansion Card
The 386/32 has an optional memory expansion card that uses the special 32-bit expansion slot mentioned above. It can add either sacrificing memory access speed. The memory on the card is divided into two banks, both type
chips and can use either 256Kbit or 1Mbit memory chips. chips are used 2MB bank. each bank. The bank numbers can be assigned
1.
and the memory banks on the main tails about this and other memory related subjects are provided in the section on Memory below. Card setup information and other details are in the Memory Expansion Card section.
2MB
or 8MB to the main board memory subsystem without
of
which must be completely filled with the same
of
memory chip in order for the card
The card uses standard DIP (Dual In-line Package) DRAM
of
memory can be added to the card, 1MB in each
If
1Mbit chips are used 8MB
If
the
two banks on the
card
board
to
be used.
of
memory can be added, 4MB in
as
either 2 and
are
assigned as
can
not be used
be used
If
256Kbit
banks 0 and
at
to
3,
or 0
all. De-
1
9
Hardware
Memory
This section covers types and forms
the 386/32 and the structure
The 386/32 can have stalled on the board. Two sizes in choosing a memory structure. All uses a 32-bit data path to connect to the microprocessor.
The 386/32 has a slot for sion Card which uses a different type The slot for the card is designed to provide a 32-bit data path between the card and the microprocessor. This allows the microprocessor to access the memory on the card at the same speed the main board itself. The other expansion slots on the board do not have this capability. The optional Memory Expansion Card can used to add 386/32's memory subsystem.
an
additional 2 or 8 megabytes
Types Of Memory
of
the memory subsystem.
up
to
eight megabytes
of
memory can
of
an
optional 32-bit Memory Expan-
of
memory applicable to
of
memory in-
be
used for flexibility
the memory on the mainboard
of
RAM than the main board.
as
the memory on
be
of
extended memory to the
lows the use ory) that can
10
The 386/32 memory subsystem has a versatile design that al-
of
two sizes
be
combined in various ways.
of
DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Mem-
It
can use the following:
• 256Kbit SIP (Single In-line Package) modules - a full bank
of
four modules totals 1MB.
• 1Mbit SIP modules - a full bank
4MB
Hardware
of
four modules totals
SIP modules are comprised
that plugs in
1Mbit. It is important to distinguish between bits and bytes here. The
bit measurement is for individual chips, the byte measurement is for
memory size.
installed individually or are part measurement e.g. 256Kbit, represents the total amount one set
bytes
they use. One module can total either 256KB or 1MB.
of
size chip can be used in anyone bank.
as
a unit.
Note that there are two sizes
All the RAM chips function in sets
of
nine chips. Nine 256Kbit chips will therefore total 256K
memory and nine 1Mbit chips
SIP modules come in two sizes depending on which size chip
of
chips mounted
of
RAM chip; 256Kbit and
of
of
a module. The individual chip
1MB
in
a set
on
nine whether they are
of
memory in
(megabyte). Only one
a strip
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Hardware
Physical
The sections are called banks. There are two banks on the board each
with a capacity of four SIP modules. The banks are made SIP sockets numbered 1 through
four sockets. Bank 0 is comprised
sockets 1 through banks.
Organization
The 386/32' s memory subsystem is divided into two sections.
up
of
eight
8,
divided in two. Each Bank has
of
sockets 4 through 8 and Bank 1
4.
The figure below shows the arrangement
BankO
Bank
1
of
the
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386132
memory
bank organization
Triple-RAM
Hardware
The 386/32's Triple-RAM feature uses three different types socket in the memory subsystem. This allows the installation two types and two sizes are standard SIP sockets that will accept modules with either 256Kbit or
1Mbit chips. Banks 2 and 3 on the optional memory expansion
card have a dual socket design that can use either 16-pin (256Kbit) or
18-pin (lMbit) DIP DRAM chips. The result is a high degree bility in installing the amount and type number sible choices.
of
possible configurations. The charts below detail the pos-
Two Banks Installed
DRAM Type BankO 0 0 0 256Kb 0
1Mb 256Kb 256Kb 0 1Mb
Bank1 Bank2 Bank3 Memory Interleave
0 0
1Mb
of
RAM in the same system. Banks 0 and 1
of
memory desired. There are a
Page
no
yes yes
0
0
0 0
0
0 0
Total
disabled no
1MB 4MB no 2MB 8MB
of
of
up
flexi-
of to
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Hardware
Four Banks Installed
DRAM Type BankO 256Kb 256Kb 256Kb 256Kb 1Mb 1Mb 256Kb 256Kb 1Mb 1Mb 1Mb 1Mb 16MB
When installing or adding memory the Banks must be filled
order from Bank 0 (sockets #4-8)
of
kind Bank and a bank must be completely full to function properly. must
bers can be reassigned mally the SIP modules are assigned the 0 and 1 positions. If you want to use DIP RAM Banks as banks 0 and 1 the bank numbering can be changed by altering a DIP switch setting on the optional memory ex­pansion card. board this way
chip. Different types
have a minimum
A key aspect
cannot
Bankl Bank2 Bank3
up.
Each Bank can contain only one
of
chips can not be mixed in the same
of
1MB.
of
the Triple-RAM feature is that the Bank num-
so
that DIP RAM Banks can be used first. Nor-
If
this is done
be used
is
explained in the Memory Card Setup section below.
at
the
two
all. The procedure used to set the board up
Total Memory
4MB
10MB
banks
on
the
386/32 main-
Bank
in
0
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Hardware
Page/Interleave Memory
Memory access for the 386/32 is based on what is called a page/inter­leave arrangement. This means information stored in the memory sub-
of
system is divided up, some other. This allows faster memory access but requires that banks oper­ate in pairs, hence the physical organization In order to use the interleave option two banks must the Interleave feature will maximize the performance based system without requiring high-speed RAM chips.
Wait States
In order to operate at 16MHz in the page interleave mode with near zero wait states the 386/32 must have at least memory chips installed. Slower chips will require the system to oper-
If
ate at one wait state. econd memory can
one wait state operation is desired, 120 nanos-
be used.
it going to one bank and some to an-
of
the memory subsystem.
be filled. Use
of
any 386/32-
lOOns
(nanosecond)
of
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Hardware
Shadow RAM
It is possible to use a feature "Shadow RAM". This feature allows the relocation the ROM BIOS to a memory location ture increases overall system speed. Use optional the used by using a section ware Setup.
allows the programming comprised enable the CPU and AT bus clock rates to be programmed as well as the Memory and I/O wait states and delays. The RAM capability, and
set contains 114 bytes
configuration information created by the Extended Setup program
the AMI BIOS.
if
only 1MB
area
above
for
anything
The CS8230 Chip Set
The CS8230 AT/386 ChipSet™ from Chips and Technologies
of
seven VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) chips that
of
memory installed. Ifthis
640K
in
the
first
else. Turning on the Shadow
of
the extended setup program described in Soft-
of
many system board functions. The set is
DMA
wait states can also be programmed. The
of
CMOS RAM for storage
of
the 386/32' s chip set called
of
the contents
in
RAM above 640K. This fea-
of
the Shadow Ram feature is
feature
megabyte
of
memory
RAM
DRAM
feature is done
type, Shadow
of
the additional
is
not
cannot
of
used
be
of
Hardware
The chip set consists 82C302 page/interleave memory controller, the 82A303 high address buffers and faces and the 82A306 Control Signal Buffer.
Controller (IPC) as an adjunct to the CS8230 chip set. It contains the
CMOS RAM memory that is used to store the chip set configuration information created by the extended setup program. This information must be maintained by
tem is turned off. Information about the battery backup for the CMOS RAM is in the Hardware Setup section.
82A304 low address buffers, the 82A305 Data Bus Inter-
The 386/32 also uses the C&T 82C206 Integrated Peripherals
an
of
the 82C301 CPU/bus controller, the
auxiliary battery or it is lost when the sys-
ROM BIOS
All microcomputer systems use a Basic Input Output System.
This is software that has been permanently recorded in a ROM (Read
of
Only Memory) chip and functions as the basic point
tion between the system board and the rest
32 currently uses the AMI BIOS from American Megatrends Inc. The
Shadow RAM feature mentioned previously takes the information in
BIOS chips and places a copy
the
of
speeds up operation
cess the information more quickly.
the system because the microprocessor can ac-
of
of
the computer. The 386/
it in the computer's RAM. This
communica-
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Hardware
AMI BIOS
The AMI BIOS, in addition to the BIOS program itself, con­tains two setup programs that are called These are called Setup and Extended Setup. The Setup program rec­ords the basic information about the hardware configuration
system. The 386 Extended Setup is a program included to enable the
programming
might lock yourself out entered. The Software Setup and Care & Maintenance sections explain what to do the Software Setup section.
of
the C&T chip set. The possibility exists that you
of
your system
if
this happens. The use
Peripheral Connections
up
when the system boots up.
of
if
the wrong configuration is
of
these programs is explained in
your
Keyboard
The 386/32 has a standard keyboard connection port at the rear
of
the board. The jack from the keyboard plugs into the port once the
board has been installed in the case.
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Power Supply
Hardware
The 386/32 requires a power supply der to drive and has or may at some point have more than a minimum pansion cards installed. The power supply must a "power good" signal. The power supply commonly supplied for AT­type system boards has this feature. self, ask the dealer for advice choice.
are commonly mounted on the front panel or in many system cases. These include:
be
used in a fully configured system that includes a hard disk
If
if
you are in doubt as to the correct
Case Connections
The 386/32 has on-board connectors for several features that
of
at least 180 watts in or-
of
ex-
be
of
the type that has
you are purchasing a unit your-
• A Reset button connector
• A Keylock connector
• A speed selection button connector
• A "Turbo" speed LED indicator connector
• A speaker connector
can
Information on how to connect these functions to the 386/32
be
found in the Hardware Setup section.
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Hardware
Battery Connector
The 386/32 does not have an onboard battery to maintain the
To
system configuration information in the CMOS RAM. configuration information about your system hardware and chip set settings a battery pack must be used. A pack a battery especially designed for this purpose must be attached to the battery connector on the board. Either chased separately from most computer dealers stores.
or
The pack battery connector tery pack to the board are given in the next section. the event that a battery-related problem arises with the configuration information stored in the CMOS RAM see the Software section.
battery will have wire leads to connect it to the
on
the board. Instructions on how to connect the bat-
of
four"
of
these items may be pur-
or
maintain the
AA" batteries
computer supply
For
what to do in
or
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Setup
Hardware
This section is for setting system case. can be ignored unless a change in the system configuration is needs to be made.
Jumper
fine part are three pin components on the board. They are turned on and off by placing or removing a cover cap over the pins. To turn a switch setting "on" one places a cap over two pins. This is called 'shorting' the jumper. All the jumpers must be set to one
gram at the beginning noted below. The three jumpers on the 386/32 are for setting the moni­tor type,
If
your 386/32 is already installed in a system this section
Switches
The 386/32 has several jumper switches that must be set to de-
of
both the board and system configurations. These switches
The location
CPU oscillator and 80387 selection.
of
the jumpers is noted on the Board Layout dia-
of
the manual. Their functions and settings are
up
the 386/32 before installing
of
two possible settings.
it
in a
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Hardware
387
ON
1
()
o
JJ
s:
o
'-
Ztu
J5
OFF
16M 20M
1
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386/32 jumper switches and battery connector
Hardware
The
tings are noted below.
is for monochrome mode. Monochrome mode is turned on pins 1 and 2
Default
The 386/32 comes with the jumpers preset. The factory set-
Monitor
Jumper
Setup
Setting
13
controls the video mode setting. The factory setting
of
the jumper. The figure below illustrates the position.
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o
:IJ
by shorting
s:
o
z
386/32 video mode factory setting
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Hardware
CPU
Oscillator
Jumper J4 controls which
will
be
used by the microprocessor. The setting is based on the speed
of
the microprocessor. The jumper is used to switch between the two oscillators. One oscillator is for a 16MHz microprocessor and the other for 20MHz. The 386/32 comes set for whichever microprocessor has been installed. The factory setting shorts pins 1 and microprocessor has been installed or jumper must shows the two settings.
be
reset accordingly
16M
of
the two oscillators on the board
2.
If
a 20MHz
if
you wish to install one this
to
pins 2 and
3.
The figure below
20M
1
J4
24
16M 20M
1
J4
386132
CPU oscillator settings
80387 Selection
Hardware
Jumper coprocessor chip on and off. must be set to pins 1 and installed or for some reason you do not wish jumper should "off'. possible positions.
The factory setting is
J5
be
is used
set
to
to
turn the connection
If
an
80387 chip is installed the jumper
2.
This turns the switch "on".
pins 2 and
"off'.
3.
This setting turns the switch
The figure below shows the two
387
ON
OFF
ON
to
an 80387 math
If
no chip is
to
use the coprocessor the
387
OFF
1
J5
1
J5
386132
80387 selection settings
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Hardware
Before
make on the board. Check to see that the monitor type, oscillator and math chip jumpers are correctly set. Refer tory settings tem configuration.
Memory
illustrates the layout of the memory subsystem on the 386/32 board.
use SIP RAM modules. Detailed information about this is located un­der Specifications in the Hardware section. Tbeoptional 32-bit mem­ory card has another two banks with dual sockets. Setup explained in the Memory Card section.
Installation
Before installing the 386/32 there may be some adjustments to
to
the section above on fac-
if
there is any doubt as to the correct setting for your sys-
Banks
The figure on page
The 386/32 onboard memory subsystem has eight sockets that
12
in the Hardware Specifications section
of
these are
26
Hardware
Several configurations are possible when setting up the mem-
ory subsystem. The main necessity is that the memory banks be filled
in pairs if the page interleave function will be used. Since the 386/32
of
was designed to make use ance page interleaving should be used unless there is some specific reason not to do
chips installed, e.g. all IMbit or all 256Kbit.
so.
Any two banks must also have the same type
this feature to obtain maximum perform-
of
The 386/32 can use
1,2
and
numbered 0, are on the memory expansion card
several possible bank configurations some ets only and others that use the SIP sockets and the two banks on the memory card. There are a number as
noted below.
BankO
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
256Kb 0
1Mb 256Kb 256Kb 0 256Kb 256Kb 256Kb 256Kb 4MB
1Mb 1Mb
1Mb
1Mb
3.
DRAM Type Total
0
up
to four memory banks. The banks are
Banks 0 and 1 are on the board. Banks 2 and 3
if
one has been installed. There are
of
which use the SIP sock-
of
possible memory configurations
Bankl Bank2 Bank3 Memory
0 0
0
0 1Mb 256Kb 256Kb 1Mb 1Mb 1Mb 16MB
0 0
0
1MB 4MB 2MB
8MB
10MB
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Hardware
Some
tion.
If
four banks are used the memory expansion card must be setup
to reflect the amount
of
the above configurations assume four banks in opera-
of
memory installed on the card.
If
the
card
will
be set up as Banks 0 and 1 the onboard memory can not be used
will
be
and only two banks
memory expansion card is explained in the Memory Card section.
available. The setup procedure for the
After Board Installation Setup
After the 386/32 has been installed in a system case there are
some additional connections that may be made to the board, The In-
of
stallation section contains a brief description 32 system board in a case.
Case Connections
how to install the 386/
indicators
28
There are five connectors on the 386/32 that can be attached to
or
devices on a system case
• Keylock connector
• Speaker connector
• Reset Button connector
• Processing Speed Switch connector
• Processing Speed LED connector
if
they are present. They are:
Hardware
J6 J7
SPEED
RESET
1
J9
SPEAKER
J8
KEYLOCK
These connectors look the same as jumper switches and have
of
varying numbers on the case will have wire leads extending from them with plastic fe­male connectors attached. The connectors should be plugged onto the
appropriate connecting pins on the board. The sets are clearly labeled.
plugged on, the pin 1 wire will generally
wires by a space. You should then orient the connector so that this wire plugs onto pin 1 position is clearly marked beside the speaker and keylock connectors.
pins. Whichever indicators
If
the lead requires a specific orientation when
of
the connecting pins on the board. The pin I
LED
386132
or
devices are present
be separated from the other
1
case
connectors
of
connecting pins
it
is
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Hardware
Power Supply
The power supply connector on the 386/32 is made up
line.
six-pin male components in a
supply plug directly onto the connectors at the right rear
The two female connectors from the power supply must be attached in
the correct order. They can only plug on in one way but the correct order is essential. Each has multiple wires extending from it. The
black wires on each connector should be placed so that they are to the
inside.
Keyboard
The 386/32 has a standard female five-pin DIN keyboard con­nector located at the right rear gram. The connecting jack from the keyboard plugs directly into it once the board has been installed in the system unit case.
If You Change Monitors
Dual connectors from the power
of
of
the board as noted in the board dia-
of
two
the board.
30
* Monochrome: Short pins 2 & 3 Color: Short pins 1 & 2
Hardware
If
you change from a monochrome to a color monitor or vice versa after the 386/32 has been installed you must change the video mode setting on the board. To do this pull the jumper cap off and re-
place it according to need. Pins 2 and 3 are for monochrome, pins 1
and 2 for color.
()
o
:D :D
.......
s:
o
()
o
s:
o
z z
386/32 video mode settings
31
Hardware
Connecting
The 386/32 requires an external battery source to maintain the configuration information recorded In setting up the 386/32 a battery pack or special battery designed for this purpose must be attached to the board at the battery connector. Once this battery backup has been installed, the configuration infor­mation recorded in the CMOS RAM on the board can be maintained when the system is turned off. tached it will be necessary ery time the system is turned on. Battery packs that use commonly
available batteries and batteries especially designed for this purpose are available from most computer dealers and computer supply stores. When the battery wears out
As mentioned, the 386/32 comes with a 3.6 volt high energy
non-rechargeable lithium battery. This battery should give an extended
of
period The battery comes with a two-piece hook and loop closure attachment pad. its adhesive backing has been removed, can be attached power supply. The battery can then and loop closure.
use but will eventually wear out and need to be replaced.
One part
The
Battery
to
it
of
the pad can be detached and once the cover strip
Source
in
the CMOS RAM on the board.
If
the battery power source is not at-
reenter the configuration information ev-
should be replaced.
to
the case or
be
attached to this using the hook
of
32
Hardware
*Attach the battery to the battery connector
The Pin 1 wire wire lead by a space. will see that one pin socket is blocked. This space corresponds to the missing pin nector correctly and plug the Pin 1 position.
of
the 12 connector on the 386/32. Orient the battery con-
of
the connector is separated from the other
If
you look at the underside
it
onto the board. The figure below indicates
12.
of
the connector you
386/32 battery connector, pin 1 indicated
33

Software

Specifications
AMI
grams. One is for recording your system configuration and for the chip set. They can be run after the system has been turned on and the memory test is finished or has been escaped. sages clearly explain what second program also has instructions but is more complex to use.
structure mation about peripherals attached to the 386/32. This includes display type and disk drive types. The program prompts for the information it requires and its use is self-evident.
BIOS
The AMI BIOS firmware contains two hardware setup pro-
The
The hardware setup program records information about the
of
Setup
Setup
your system. It asks you to enter the time, date and infor-
Program
Programs
to
do and how
the
other is
On
screen mes-
to
use the first program.. The
34
Software
The
The second setup program in the AMI BIOS is an extension used to program the 386/32's chip set. This program is comprised two sections. Most fIrst part. There is some information which must be entered in the somewhat more complicated second section. The Software Setup sec­tion explains how to use the extended setup program. It is used to rec­ord information about the memory size, speed, type and configuration.
Setup section. Incorrect entry using the program can result in locking your self out this happens you will need to clear the CMOS memory on the board and in the chip set and reenter the configuration information. The Op­eration section contains information on what to do in such an event.
Extended
of
It is important to follow the instructions given in the Software
Setup
the information required can be entered
Program
of
information
or
experimentation when
of
the system.
in
of
the
If
35
Software
Software
Software setup
setup has been completed. You should at that time make a specific
of
record formation is needed
AMI
for recording the basic system hardware setup.
ready installed in a working system you will not need to use this pro-
gram unless the configuration already recorded in the on-board CMOS RAM is lost or a change tion. need to reenter the configuration. changes must be recorded.
what the configuration is and keep it for reference. The in-
BIOS
The
Setup
The AMI BIOS setup program mentioned previously is used
If
the information is lost due to loss
Setup
of
the 386/32 takes place after all hardware
to
use the two programs explained in this section.
Program
If
your 386/32 is al-
is
made in your system hardware configura-
of
battery power you will
If
the configuration is altered the
36
Software
Follow the instructions as they come up on the screen to com­plete the procedure. The initial prompt on the screen tells you to press the <Del> key briefly just after the RAM test is run when you fIrst turn on the sys-
If
it
tem. tem off and on again and the message will reappear. The initial screen prompt is:
sequence. A second message will appear asking Yes/No enter one Another message will appear asking which want to run. program and press the Return key. ther chine will exit the sequence.
disappears before you have a chance to respond turn the sys-
Press <DEL> key to run SETUP/EXTD-SET
Press the <DEL> key on the numeric pad to enter the program
of
the setup programs), type N, press the Return key and the ma-
if
you want to use the setup program. It is displayed
if
you want
of
the programs. If Yes, type Y and press the Return key.
of
the two programs you
It
will give you a 1/2 choice. Choose 1 for the SETUP
If
No (you don't want to enter ei-
to
37
Software
The Extended Setup Program (ESP)
The ESP is designed to provide a relatively easy way to reeord
setup configurations for the 386/32 chip set. The program has five sec­tions three trol the recording to record memory related infonnation. The other programmable fea­tures
ESP unless you want to make a change in your system hardware con­figuration.
function. The program is structured as a heirarchy with successive lev­els within each section. Movement between
tions keys. Their use is explained on-screen. The <Enter> ( or <Return» key is used to move between levels
tings. The <Esc> key lets you abort settings andlor retreat to higher
levels of the program.
of
which are for entering infonnation and two which con-
of
that infonnation. The main purpose
of
the 386/32 chip set are not intended to be user modified.
If
your system is already set up you will not need to use the
How To Use The ESP
The ESP interface is divided into sections each with a separate
or
within different sec-
of
the program is accomplished using the arrow and PgUp, PgDn
of
the program and
of
the ESP is
to
select set-
38
Software
The ESP has on-screen instructions on how to use the pro­gram. The following is a brief explanation Each section can the <Enter> key. When using the program go through the sections se­quentially.
1.
EASY C&T CHIPSET REGISTER SETUP
Opening this section first displays a warning about incorrect configuration entry continue. A menu screen will then appear that displays configuration information. Some set while this menu is open and others are set in the other sections the ESP. The figure on the next page shows what the menu screen looks like with
be opened by highlighting its title and then pressing
as
mentioned previously. Press the <Enter> key to
of
the options displayed are fixed. some you will
of
some example values entered.
of
each section's function.
of
39
Software
C&T
386
EXTENDED
Bank
o
1
2 DISABLED
3
Processor PROCESSOR
Shadow
BIOS FOOOOH,64K COOOOH,16K
ENABLED
Memory
Enable/Disable ENABLED
ENABLED DISABLED
Clock OSCILLATOR Shadow
DISABLED DISABLED
SETUP
PROGRAM
Configuration
Clock
Bus
PROC
Ram/Interleave
Video
Shadow
386132
Ver-l.10,
DRAM
256K
256K
Source
Clock
CLOCK/2 SCLK/2
C4000H,16K
(C)1988,American
Type
DMA
Interleave
ENABLED
Extended
Clock
Setup
Waitstate
o
WAIT
o
WAIT
o
WAIT
o
WAIT
ZERO
ONE MOVE
CHANGE
EXIT-<ESC>
Program,
Megatrends
STATE STATE STATE STATE
WAIT
STATE
WAIT
STATE
BAR-<PgUp/PgDn>
WINDOWS
Easy
Setup
Inc.
-+4++
section
There
are
three sections
in
this menu screen:
• Memory Configuration
• Clock Source
• Shadow RAM/lnterleave
The box
the lower right comer
of
the screen
is
used to move
in around the menu and make entry selections. Either the PgUp or PgDn key can be used to switch back and forth between played. The
arrow
keys allow you to move between the different op-
the
options dis-
tions. Each section is explained below.
40
Memory Configuration
This is used to set the wait states for the memory subsystem.
Set this option as follows:
if
• 0 wait states
• 1 wait state
The other information in the Memory Configuration section is
set in the Advanced Register Setup section
Clock Source
The information in this section is set when your system is as­sembled. It is not user adjustable. Do not section!
your system memory is
if
your system memory. is slower than
of
the ESP.
make
Software
lOOns
or faster
lOOns
any changes in this
Shadow RAM\lnterleave
This section allows you to use the Shadow RAM feature to
speed up your system. Not all video cards can support the option to
place the video
if
to see
your video adapter can use this feature.
BIOS
in RAM. You will need to check
or
experiment
41
Software
If
you have more than one bank
386/32 you should enable (turn on) the Interleave feature in this sec-
tion unless there is some special reason not to do
Once you have made the necessary entries in this section press the <Esc> key to return to the top level the next section. As long as you have not exited the ESP entirely you can always come back and make changes an error.
2. ADVANCED C&T CHIPSET REGISTER SETUP
Opening this section first displays a warning about incorrect configuration entry as mentioned previously. Press the <Enter> key to continue. A tri-part menu screen will appear as shown in the figure on the next page.
of
memory installed on the
so.
of
the program and go on to
if
you discover you've made
42
C&T
82C206
82C301
82C302
386
EXTENDED
01H
04H 05H 06H
08H 09H OAH OBH OCH ODH OEH OFH 10H
llH 12H 13H 28H 2AH
SETUP
PROGRAM
BITS
->
11
00
->
RRR
->
00
->
->
->
->
->
->
->
->
->
->
->
->
->
->
->
00
10
10
RRR
o 0
0
0
0 a 0 0
0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
01 1 1
00 1 1
0 RRRRRRR
Ver-1.10,
7-0
0
00
0 o a
0
0 a 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
RR
01
01
01
01
0 0 0 1 1
0
0
a
O·
a
a a 0 a
1 1
1 1 1
1
000000
RRRRRR
111111
RRRRRR
RRRRRRR
(C)1988,American
Go
to
Go
to
0
Return
BANK
Bank
0
a
1
386132
Prev/Next Prev/Next
Scroll
Bit
to
MAIN
0/1
TYPE/START
DRAM
011 OO=BANK 01=256K 10=lMEG ll=RESERVED
DISABLED DRAMS DRAMS
Advanced
Software
Megatrends
Register Entry value -PgUp/PgDn
MENU
ADDRESS
TYPE
Extended
Inc.
;.
-
--
- <ESC>
Setup
screen
43
Software
There are two boxes on the right. The top one gives instruc-
tions
on
how to move about in the menu which are much the same as
the previous section. The box below displays the option selected from the large box position. Although this all looks rather complicated you actually only need to make two settings in this section. These are to enable the
RAM
banks that will be used and note what type
installed.
menu screen and do the following.
* Enable Bank 0/1 at lOH
At
no
matter whether
ory
card.
the lOH
at
right and notes how to set that option to the desired
of
memory has been
To
accomplish this use the arrow keys to move about the
least one bank must be enabled for your system to function
it
is on the main board
To
do
this use the arrow keys to highlight the two-digits after
->.
The box at right will display the following:
or
the optional 386/32 mem-
44
BANK
011
BANK
all
OO~BANK
01~256K
10~lMEG
ll~RESERVED
TYPEISTART
DRAM
TYPE DISABLED DRAMS DRAMS
ADDRESS
386/32 RAM Bank setup
Software
Choose the appropriate setting depending on which type
DRAM is installed in Banks 0 and/or
1,
either 256K
the PgUp or PgDn key to make the selection.
- 01= 256K
-10
= 1MEG
Do not set the other five digit part
of
you have made the setting above continue and:
* Enable Bank 2/3 at 12H
If
four banks need to enable Bannks 2 and Banks 1 and
12H
->.
2.
The box at right will display the following:
of
memory are installed in you system you will
3.
The procedure is the same
Use the arrow keys to highlight the two-digits after the
the
or
1M
lOH
register. Once
of
bit. Use
as
for
BANK
2/3
BANK
2/3
OO=BANK Ol=256K lO=lMEG l1=RESERVED
TYPE/START
DRAM
TYPE DISABLED DRAMS DRAMS
ADDRESS
386132
RAM Bank setup
45
Software
Choose the appropriate setting depending on which type
DRAM is installed in Banks 2 and 3, either 256K or 1M bit.
banks are not used they must to make the selection.
=BANK DISABLED
- 00
- 01= 256K
-10=
Do not set the other five digit part you have made the setting you have completed what you need to do in this section. Press the <Esc> key to return to the Main Menu
program and go on to the next section. As long as you have not exited
the ESP entirely you can always come back and make changes discover you've made an error.
3.
lMEG
ENABLEIDISABLE VIDEO AND MAIN BIOS SHADOW
be
diabled. Use the PgUp or PgDn key
of
the 12H register. When
If
of
if
of
the
the
you
You should use the first section function. This section is not necessary for the end user to make selec­tions from this menu.
46
of
the ESP to perform this
Software
4. WRITE CMOS REGISTERS
If
you select this and press the <Enter> key the values entered will be recorded in the extended CMOS memory set.
The
386/32 will then check this every time you turn your system
to find
the you want to save a new configuration do not use Exit to get out
ESP.
programs above you can now proceed to use your 386/32-based sys-
tem without further reference to these programs until such time as you make a change in the system hardware configuration
configuration information stored in CMOS
reentered.
out
the extended setup information.
5.
DO
NOT
WRITE CMOS REGISTERS AND
Selecting this option and pressing the <Enter> key lets you exit
ESP
without recording any new values
If
you do the setting information will be lost.
Having made whatever entries were necessary in the two setup
AND
EXIT
of
the 386/32 chip
EXIT
or
changing old ones.
or
RAM
is lost and must be
If
of
the
the system
47
Installation
&
Operation
Installation
If
your 386/32 is not installed in a computer system then the following basic information 'will be cases the 386/32 can be installed in it is not possible to provide exact instructions for every case. This section covers the factors common to installing the board
The 386/32 has mounting holes that accommodate the standard mounting points for Most cases use these configurations them. Before removing the board from its anti-static bag read the sec­tion below on static electricity precautions.
in most situations.
tfie
IBM PCIXT, PC/AT and compatible cases.
of
use. Due to the wide variety
or
some compatible variation
of
of
Static
charge that can build up in your body may be more than sufficient to damage integrated circuits on the system board. It is therefore impor­tant to observe basic precautions whenever you are going to handle use computer components. Although areas with a humid climate are much less prone to static build-up, against accidental damage that may result in expensive repairs. The following measures should generally be sufficient to protect your equipment from static discharge:
48
Precautions
Static electricity is a constant danger to computer systems. The
it
is best to always safeguard
or
Installation
• Discharge any static electric charge that may have built-up in your body by touching a grounded (earthed) Commonly available anti-static pads are one example. touch the silver expansion slot covers at the left rear case and after having opened the case, the power supply. This assumes that the system unit is plugged in, thus grounding the case. to do this before removing components from their protective anti­static covering.
&
Operation
or
anti-static surface.
If
nothing else,
of
the system unit
Be
certain
• When handling individual cards, boards or modules, ful to avoid contact with the components on them wherever possible and also with the sion bus. It is best to handle system components either by their edges or
by the mounting bracket that attaches to the slot opening in the
case.
In following the above recommendations it is not necessary cessively cautious. The idea is just to take reasonable care.
Always make certain that everything that connects to the sys­tem case, including the power supply is unplugged before doing the installation work.
"golden finger" connectors that plug into the expan-
be care-
to
be
ex-
49
Installation
&
Mounting Holes
Operation
The 386/32 has ten mounting holes drilled board. These will line your case. board under metal flanges in the case frame rather than being screwed to the case.
Some form
to
the case. In some cases the long inside edge
up
with some or all
of
mounting hardware is used to fasten the
of
in
the printed circuit
the mounting points on
of
the board fits
Mounting Fasteners
Cases can come with a variety made screw into the case and then have another piece that screws the board to the fastener. Plastic mounting fasteners are usually some kind pressure fitting that case may have both types, the metal fasteners serving to ground the
board
of
metal and some
to
the case.
sn/itps
of
plastic.
into the case and then into the board. One
of
mounting fasteners, some
In
general the metal type will
of
50
Operation
General
Installation
&
Operation
When a 386/32 system first boots pear on the screen before the system software is accessed. These are generated by the BIOS and the 386/32 software. They include:
• RAM test
• BIOS SetuplExtended Setup program message
These messages include instructions on their use where appli-
cable and other information. The Setup programs are discussed in the
Software section.
The
Keyboard
The 386/32 has a connector for a keyboard lock.
to
been connected the case can board. This does not actually lock the keyboard. The keyboard cannot
be turned back
vice provides security from casual tampering with your system. It will not stop a determined intruder function disconnected from inside.
be used to electrically disconnect the keyboard from the
the from panel
on
from this switch without the correct key. This de-
Lock
if
up
several messages will
If
of
your case, a key provided with
your case can be opened and the
ap-
this has
51
Installation
Reset Switch
&
Operation
The 386/32 has a connector for a Reset button.
of
connected to the front panel used to restart your system without turning the power off. Pushing the button will cause your system to restart from the memory test. It is then necessary to reboot your operating system software before you can continue.
your system case the button can be
If
this has been
Changing Processing Speed
Hardware Switch
The 386/32 has a connector for a hardware processor speed
If
switch. you can use it to switch between the maximum processing speed (of­ten referred to
Pushing the switch on the panel changes the speed.
is in use and your front panel has the appropriate indicator light, the
LED indicator will light
this has been connected
as
"Turbo") and the secondary slower processing speed.
up
while the high-speed mode is in use.
to
the front panel
of
your system
If
the higher speed
52
Installation
&
Operation
Keyboard
The processing speed can also command sequence. To use this feature do the following:
• Hold down the <Ctrl> and <Alt> keys simultaneously and
press:
In practice you will probably always want speed mode unless you encounter software compatibility problems. These might occur with some older software that is speed dependant and must run at the lower speed. This is a common concern high-speed mainboards.
Switch
be
changed using a keyboard
a
+ (plus) for the high speed,
a - (minus) for the low speed
or
to
use the high
of
dual
53
Installation
&
Operation
Clearing
program it is possible the 386/32 will "hang", i.e. the screen image will freeze and the system will not function even on again. tify the problem. This procedure clears the incorrect information stored in the CMOS RAM and allows you mation.
The
CMOS
If
incorrect setup values are recorded using the extended setup
If
this happens you must use the following procedure to rec-
RAM
if
you turn
to
reenter the correct infor-
it
off and
*To clear the CMOS RAM do the following:
• Tum the system off (power off)
• Press the <INS> key and tum the system back on (power on). Hold down the <INS> key until the screen display appears and then release
Having done this to clear the CMOS RAM you must now reenter correct configuration values using the extended setup program as described in the Software Setup section.
it.
54
Memory
Expansion Card
Card
the 386/32 to use an additional 2 card uses standard DIP Either 256Kbit
vided into two banks.
the same size chips because
ment used by the chip set.
contain only one type
DIP
that the CPU will know how much and what type
stalled on the card. The settings vary according to the configuration.
Detailed information about this is given later in this section.
Specifications
The 386/32 memory expansion card is an option that allows
or
8MB
of
extended memory. The
DRAM
or
IMbit
A number
switch on the card is used to identify the configuration used so
of
DRAM
If
both banks are used they must be filled with
of
chip.
different memory configurations can be setup. A
chips that are individually installed.
chips can be used. The card is di-
of
the page interleave memory manage-
If
only one bank is used
it
must
of
memory is in-
of
course
55
Memory
Expansion
Card
Card
various components on the memory expansion card.
Layout
The figure below notes the arrangement and position
Memory Banks
Bank 1 or 3 Bank 0 or 2
I I
of
the
56
DIP switch
386132 Memory Expansion Card layout
Memory
Expansion
Card
Memory
The 386/32 Memory Card can use either 256Kbit
DIP
RAM chips. These are the common type installed individually as opposed to the SIP multichip modules used on the 386/32 mainboard. As with all memory chips a certain mini-
mum must be installed as a set. Each set 256K bytes used.
pletely for the bank to function. In pra.ctice this means that each bank
will require a total shows various possible configurations for the card.
of
No.
or
The Memory Card has two banks that must each be filled com-
Banks Chip Type Total Memory
1 1
2 2
Types
1 megabyte
of
256Kbit 1 Mbit 256Kbit 2MB
IMbit
of
memory depending on the size
thirty-six chips to fill a bank. The chart below
1MB 36
4MB
8MB
or
of
RAM chips that are
of
nine chips will provide
of
of
No.
36
Chips
72 72
IMbit
chip
57
Memory
Memory Organization
The 386/32 uses a dual socket design to allow the installation
of
either 256Kbit or IMbit memory chips. The sockets are grouped in banks. The figure below shows the design important features indicated.
Notched End
Expansion
I I
••
••
••
•
••
•• • •••
••
••
••
••
•• ••
••
•• • •••
••
••
••
••
•••
•
•••
•
•••
•
•••
•
•••
•
•••
Card
of
an individual socket with
1 Mbit
Socket
• •
5R
256Kbit Socket
386132
Memory Card dual socket DIP RAM sockets
Memory
The individual sockets are grouped in rows to form the Banks.
Each row has six sockets and six rows form one bank. Each set
chips therefore will occupy one and a half rows and each Bank con-
of
tains four sets lated the 386/32 memory card will have seventy two chips installed. As mentioned previously the entire card must be filled in order for it
to be used in the page interleave mode. The Memory Card can use one
Bank only
board are disabled.
chips for a total
if
no interleave is set and the memory banks on the 386/32
Expansion
of
thirty-six chips. When fully popu-
Card·
of
nine
Card
Setup
The DIP Switch
Once the amount been decided the DIP switch on the card must be set to indicate the to­tal amount prised
or
ON lowing figures indicate the setting required for each memory option. Set the DIP switch so that it duplicates the setting shown for total amount
of
memory that will be present. The DIP switch is com-
of
eight individual switches each
OFF. The ON position is clearly noted on the switch. The fol-
of
memory you have on the Memory Card.
of
memory to be installed on the card has
of
which must be set either
59
Memory
Expansion
Card
MemoryC8rd
ON
~DDD~DDD
1 2
345
6 7 8
36 x 256Kbit
ON
~DDD~DDD
1 2
345
6 7 8
36x1Mbit
ON
~D~D~D~D
1
234
5 6 7 8
72 x 256Kbit
ON
72
~'D~D~D~D
1 2
345
678
x 1 Mbit
ON
72
D~D~D~D~
1 2
345
6 7 8
x 256Kbit 8 x 256Kbit 4MB
386/32 Total
none
none
none
none
1MB
4MB
2MB
8MB
60
ON
72
D~D~D~D~
1 2 3 4 5
678
x 256Kbit 8 x 1Mbit 10MB
ON
72
D~D~D~D~
1 2 3 4 5
678
x 1Mbit 8 x 1Mbit 16MB
386132
Memory
Expansion
Card
DIP
switch
settings
Memory
Setting The DIP Switch
Expansion
Card
Setting the DIP switch on the 386/32 Memory Card can done using either the fingers or a pointed object. The eight individual switches should card according to the figures above. Make certain the switches are the proper position of
memory.
be
set for the amount
as
shown in the switch illustration for that amount
of
memory
to
be
installed on the
be
in
Memory Installation
The Installing Upgrades section explains how ory chips on the Memory Expansion Card. It is essential that you do not install 256K bit memory on the mainboard and the expansion card. ory
chips installed
or
if
the 386/32 on-board memory subsystem is not being used.
The
expansion
if
the 386/32 on-board memory is also
card
can only have
to
install mem-
1M
bit memory on
1M
bit mem-
1M
bit
61
Memory
Expansion
Card
386/32
Expansion Card you can have your dealer install one for you. want to install the card yourself void your system warranty.
the instructions in your system manual for installing expansion (add­on) cards. The only difference between insialling common expansion cards and the 386/32 card is that the slot for the memory card is different size than the rest stallation procedure. As always when doing any kind computer system, be certain to take appropriate precautions against static electric damage to the system as mentioned elsewhere in this manual.
Memory
If
your system does not currently include the 386/32 Memory
To install the optional 386/32 memory expansion Card follow
Card
of
Installation
be
certain that doing the work will not
the
slQts.
This has no influence on the in-
of
work on your
If
you
of
a
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Care
&
Maintenance
Occasional
Computer systems are sensitive to dust and dirt and can be-
come contaminated over time. Most computer users are familiar with
the need to clean and maintain floppy disk drives. Your 386/32 is much less sensitive to contamination but it is nevertheless a good idea to examine the board and the devices connected to it once or twice a year and clean them
course depend on how clean your computing environment is. It is best
to avoid placing your computer in conditions where
contaminated.
Cleaning can generally be limited to a thorough vacuuming. Do not attempt to open your system will do the work yourself rather than taking the system to a dealer or service center, do the following:
• Turn off and disconnect all connections to the system
Cleaning
if
necessary. How often this is necessary will
it
will become
if
it
will void the warranty.
If
of
you
• Observe static precautions tion section.
• Open the case according the directions in your system manual.
as
mentioned in the Installa-
Care
&
Maintenance
• Examine the interior for obvious irregularities. thing does not look right stop. Close the system and take it
If
to a dealer or service center. problem continue.
• Use a miniature vacuum designed for cleaning this type of
equipment to thoroughly clean the interior. Be careful not to loosen or disconnect anything. When finished check that all connections are intact then close the case and reat­tach the peripheral connections.
It is also a good idea to use a dust cover to prevent the interior
of
the computer from developing excessive deposits The keyboard should in advance will help reduce the frequency with which your system will require maintenance.
be similarly protected. Taking such precautions
there is no evidence
If
some-
of
of
dust inside.
a
Care
&
Maintenance
Replacing
The batteries in the battery pack or the special battery that the
386/32 uses to maintain the configuration information in the on-board CMOS memory will eventually require replacement. This can be done by your dealer or any qualified service personnel. place the battery(ies) yourself, remember to make certain that opening your system case will not void the warranty on your system. The life of
the batteries may very well extend beyond the term
To replace the batteries do as follows:
• Open your system CPU case according to the instruction in the system manual. Always remember to take precau­tions against static electric damage and see that all electri­cal devices are disconnected from the CPU and unplugged from their power source.
• Unplug the battery connector lead from the 386/32 board.
The
External
Battery
If
you want to re-
of
warranty.
•
If
your system uses a multiple battery pack, remove the
exhausted batteries and replace them with new ones
If
same specification. signed for use
of
the same specifications.
in a computer, replace it with a new battery
your system uses a single battery de-
of
the
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Care
&
Maintenance
• Attach the wire the battery connector on the 386/32 board. Remember to orient the connector properly such that the Pin 1 wire con­nects to
Pin 1 wire should marked. marked on the board.
When you have completed replacing the battery supply for the
CMOS RAM close your CPU case and reassemble your system ac­cording to the directions in your system manual. this you will need to reenter the configuration information for your
system using the Setup programs described in the Software section.
U sing the battery will preserve the setup information in the CMOS memory. will
be
necessary to reenter all configuration data every time the sys-
tem is used.
Pin 1
Pin 1
If
lea.d
from the battery pack or battery to
of
the battery connection on the board. The
be
separated from the other wires or
of
the battery connector on the 386/32 is
Once you have done
you don't preserve the information in this way
it
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Installing
This section deals with ways in which you might want to up­grade the 386/32 mainboard. There are two ways in which the board that can be upgraded. One is to add memory and the other is the addi­tion
of
a math coprocessor chip.
Upgrades
Memory
You may at some point want to change the original configura-
of
tion configure the 386/32' s memory subsystem. As mentioned previously the 386/32 can use three different forms gives general guidelines on the installation explain how
memory related subjects covered elsewhere in the manual.
your 386/32 by adding memory. There are a variety
Upgrades
of
ways to
of
DRAM chip. This section
of
RAM chips. It does not
to
configure the memory bank arrangement or other
Installing Memory Chips
There are several points to remember when installing memory
chips. As mentioned previously, do not attempt to modify the 386/32 if
it is already installed in a system and doing the work yourself will void your system warranty. These instructions assume a degree of technical knowledge and competence and will not cover in detail any­thing other than the information related to chip installation. Seek tech­nically competent help dealer or local computer service center. When installing chips be cer­tain to do as follows.
if
necessary or have the work done
by
your
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Installing
• Always observe static electricity precautions as men­tioned earlier in the manual.
• Choose your new memory configuration carefully before purchasing new chips. A memory upgrade should be based on your needs and a careful review figuration information in this manual. Be careful to accu­rately specify the correct chip type.
The figure below shows the different types
be used in on the 386/32.
Upgrades
of
the memory con-
of
memory that can
68
1
Mbit
DIP
RAM
...
SIP
module (256Kbit or 1
256Kbit
Mbit)
DIP
RAM
386/32 RAM chip types
Installing
Installing SIP Modules
The 386/32 has eight sockets for SIP modules. These are di-
of
vided into two banks in order to operate so you need a minimum to use the interleave feature. To install a
• Align module pins to socket with chips facing left
When you line up the pins ceptacles make sure that the chips on the module are facing Determine the correct orientation by looking at the board from the point
of
view noted in the diagram at the beginning
figure at right illustrates this point.
four each. Each bank must be completely full
of
SIP module do the following:
of
the module with the socket re-
Upgrades
four modules and eight
to
the left.
of
the manuaL The
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Installing
Upgrades
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I I
I
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Socket
SIP
Orientation
386132 SIP module orientation
Installing
• Keep module perpendicular to board and insert
Once the pins are lined up with the receptacles and the module correctly oriented, hold the module perpendicular to the board and gently insert the pins a short way. After doing this check to see that all pins are going smoothly into the socket receptacles and that none are
If
bending. into the socket using moderate pressure. smoothly remove the module and gently straighten the pins as neces­sary with needle-nose pliers or some other suitable tool. Having done this, repeat the procedure noted above to complete the installation.
all the sockets are least both banks on the board full so that the interleave feature can used. This means that eight modules will be installed. Ifmore memory is required then the Memory Expansion Card must be used. Remem­ber to check the memory information earlier in the manual to make certain the correct configuration is used.
everything is alright firmly press the module all the way
If
a pin or pins will not insert
To fill a bank or banks repeat the procedure noted above until
fulL
In general a 386/32 system board will have at
Upgrades
be
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Upgrades
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SIP
bank
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386132
SIP bank
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Installing
Upgrades
Installing
pansion Card. Ifyou have purchased the card separately it will proba­bly already have the RAM you require installed. installed in your system and you wish to add or replace memory you will need to remove the card according to the instructions in your sys­tem manual for changing interface cards. Once you have done this new chips can
DIP RAM chips have a curved notch, a dot, or both at one end. This must be matched to the corresponding notch in the chip socket when the chip is installed. Aligning the notches correctly orients the chip. The 386/32 Memory Expansion Card DIP sockets have a dual con­figuration that allows the installation These sockets are uneven at one end rather than having the notch com­mon to single socket components. The figure on the next page illus­trates this point.
DIP
RAM
The 386/32 uses DIP RAM chips on its optional Memory Ex-
If
the card is already
be installed.
All chips require proper orientation when they are installed.
of
either 256Kbit or IMbit chips.
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Installing
Notched End
256Kbit
Socket
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•••• •
••
••
••
•• ••
•••• •
••
386132
I.
••
•• • •••
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Memory
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Card
I
dual
1 Mbit
Socket
socket
DIP
RAM
sockets
The dual sockets on the 386/32 memory card are arranged in
of
rows of Four sets banks on the card. A bank must tion. 1Mbit chips are used the bank will contain 4MB. Only one kind chip may be used in anyone bank.
'4
six sockets. Remember that this type
nine. Each memory bank has a total
of
chips must therefore be installed to fill each
be completely full in order
If
a bank is filled with 256Kbit chips it will contain
of
RAM functions in sets
of
36 dual sockets in six rows.
of
the two
to
func-
1MB.
If
of
Installing
To install chips on the card place it on a finn and stable sur­face. Be very careful to protect against static electricity damage when installing chips. Install the chips individually as follows:
Upgrades
• Align the notches of the chip
As
you place the chip into the socket make sure the notched
end
of
the chip is at the uneven side
."
Align chip pins to the socket
Place the chip on the socket so that all pins on the chip align
in
with receptacles you use the shorter set in the IMbit socket.
• Press
U sing either your fingers or a special chip insertion tool press
the chip into the socket. At first gently press the chip in just a little and then check to make sure all the pins are going into the receptacles without difficulty. to improve the alignment the pins slightly with gentle pressure
If
do this. chip into the socket
there is no problem after this initial check firmly press the
the socket. Make certain that with 256Kbit chips
of
receptacles. You must not put 256Kbit chips
chip into
If
the
socket
the chip doesn't seem to be going in smoothly try
of
the pins with the socket. You can bend
as
far as
it
will go using moderate force.
and
socket
of
the socket.
if
necessary but be careful
if
you
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