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Tow erM at e Expansion Base
Installation and Use
October 1998
DHA025920
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Copyright
1998 Intergraph Computer Systems. All rights reserved. This document contains information protected by copyright, trade secret, and
trademark law. This document may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced in any form or by any means, or be used to make any
derivative work, without written consent from Intergraph Computer Systems.
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technical data and computer software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright laws of the
United States.
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Notice
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be considered a commitment by Intergraph Computer
Systems. Intergraph Computer Systems shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors in, or omissions from, this document. Intergraph
Computer Systems shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing or use of this document.
All warranties given by Intergraph Computer Systems about equipment or software are set forth in your purchase contract. Nothing stated
in, or implied by, this document or its contents shall be considered or deemed a modification or amendment of such warranties.
Trademarks
Intergraph Computer Systems and the Intergraph Computer Systems logo are registered trademarks of Intergraph Computer Systems.
TowerMate and Ultra-tower are trademarks of Intergraph Computer Systems.
FCC/DOC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, try to correct the interference as follows: re-orient or relocate the affected device; increase the separation between this equipment
and the affected device; connect this equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the circuit to which the affected device is connected;
consult a dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Changes or modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil
numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Règlement sur le materiél brouilleur du Canada.
Warnings
Changes or modifications made to the system that are not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt to open the equipment unless instructed. Do not use a tool for purposes other than
instructed.
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type as
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
There are no user serviceable parts in the power supply. Refer all servicing of the power supply to qualified service personnel.
To comply with FCC Class B limits, you must use shielded cables with this device.
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Notes
This device is designed and manufactured to comply with approved safety standards for information processing and business equipment.
Read all operating instructions before using this device. Keep these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings on the device or
in the operating instructions.
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Contents
Preface.............................................................................................................................. vii
About This Document........................................................................................................ vii
Document Conventions...................................................................................................... vii
Customer Support.............................................................................................................viii
1 Setting Up the TowerMate.............................................................................................. 1
Unpacking the TowerMate................................................................................................... 2
Understanding the Load Resistor Cable................................................................................ 2
TowerMate Overview........................................................................................................... 2
Connecting the Ultra-tower.................................................................................................. 4
What’s Next?....................................................................................................................... 6
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Hardware and Software Support Services............................................................viii
World Wide Web................................................................................................ viii
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service .......................................................................viii
FAXLink...............................................................................................................ix
Telephone ............................................................................................................. ix
More Support Options........................................................................................... ix
2 Installing Cards and Devices .......................................................................................... 7
Opening the Expansion Base ............................................................................................... 8
Installing Expansion Cards .................................................................................................. 9
Installing Disk Drives ........................................................................................................ 11
Installing Peripheral Devices ............................................................................................. 13
What’s Next?..................................................................................................................... 15
3 TowerMate Reference................................................................................................... 17
System Features................................................................................................................. 18
Intrusion Alert Switch........................................................................................................ 18
TowerMate Power Operation ............................................................................................. 18
Disk Drive Delayed Start ................................................................................................... 19
Cable Access Panel............................................................................................................ 20
Ultra-tower BIOS............................................................................................................... 20
Symbios Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI Adapter................................................................................. 21
PCMCIA ........................................................................................................................... 21
PCI Buses and PCI Slots.................................................................................................... 22
Lithium Battery ................................................................................................................. 22
Power Supply..................................................................................................................... 23
P1 Pinout ............................................................................................................. 24
P2 - P5 Pinouts..................................................................................................... 25
P6 Pinout ............................................................................................................. 25
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Preface
TowerMate Expansion Base Installation and Use provides information for setting up and
using the TowerMate expansion base. The TowerMate expansion is an affordable,
innovative docking base for Intergraph Computer Systems’ Ultra-tower systems. The
TowerMate offers:
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Easy setup and connection to the Ultra-tower system base.
Either of the following, depending on the version:
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Four disk drive bays
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Three peripheral device bays
Five extra full-length, fully powered PCI expansion card slots.
Easy addition of disk drives and expansion cards, and easy servicing.
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About This Document
TowerMate Expansion Base Installation and Use is organized as follows
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Chapter 1, “Setting Up the TowerMate,” describes how to unpack and set up the
TowerMate for use.
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Chapter 2, “Installing Cards and Devices,” describes how to open the TowerMate and
install expansion cards, extra disk drives, and other peripheral devices.
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Chapter 3, “TowerMate Reference,” provides detailed information on system features,
functions, and procedures.
Document Conventions
Bold
Italic Variable values that you supply, or cross-references.
Monospace
SMALL CAPS Key names on the keyboard, such as D, ALT or F3; names of files and
Commands, words, or characters that you key in literally.
Output displayed on the screen.
directories. You can type filenames and directory names in the dialog boxes
or the command line in lowercase unless directed otherwise.
CTRL+D Press a key while simultaneously pressing another key; for example, press
CTRL and D simultaneously.
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Customer Support
Intergraph Computer Systems offers an assortment of customer support options.
Hardware and Software Support Services
Intergraph Computer Systems provides a variety of hardware services for Intergraph and
third-party equipment. Services include warranty upgrades, repair depot service, on-site
hardware maintenance, system administration, and network consulting. Hardware
purchased from Intergraph Computer Systems includes a factory warranty ranging from 30
days to three years. A detailed warranty description is available on the World Wide Web;
see the Support pages at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.
Intergraph Computer Systems provides complimentary software support for 30 or 90 days
following shipment of a hardware or software product. This includes World Wide Web
access, Intergraph Bulletin Board Service access, FAXLink service, and telephone (Help
Desk) support. At the end of the complimentary support period, you can purchase other
levels of software support.
World Wide Web
You can visit Intergraph Computer Systems on the World Wide Web at
http://www.intergraph.com/ics. On these pages, you can get news and product
information, technical support information, software updates and fixes, and more.
Intergraph Bulletin Board Service
On the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (IBBS), you can get technical support information,
software updates and fixes, and more.
To connect to the IBBS:
1. Set your system’s communications protocol for eight (8) data bits, no parity, one (1) stop
bit, and any baud rate up to 14,400.
2. Using a modem, call 1-205-730-8786. Outside the United States, call one of the mirror
sites listed on World Wide Web; see the Software Support pages at
http://www.intergraph.com.
3. At the login prompt, key in your user ID. If you have not connected before, key in new
to create a user ID.
4. Follow the menus to find what you need. The IBBS provides clear choices and online
help.
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If you have trouble connecting to or using the IBBS, call the Customer Response Center at 1800-633-7248 (product entry IBBS) or leave a message for the IBBS System Operator at 1205-730-1413.
FAXLink
To use the FAXLink:
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Telephone
To get customer support by telephone:
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Call 1-800-240-4300 for information on how to get technical support information using
the FAXLink.
Call 1-205-730-9000 to get documents (up to five per call).
In the United States, call 1-800-633-7248 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Central Time, Monday through Friday (except holidays).
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Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or
distributor.
Have the following information available when you call:
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Your service number, which identifies your site to Intergraph Computer Systems. You
use your service number for warranty or maintenance calls.
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Your Customer Personal Identification Number (CPIN). You get a CPIN the first time
you call the Customer Response Center; it is associated with your service number for
future call logging.
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The product’s name or model number.
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The product’s serial number. Software product serial numbers are included in the
product packaging. Hardware product serial numbers are on a sticker affixed to the
hardware product.
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Your name and telephone number.
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A brief description of the question or problem.
More Support Options
To get information on more customer support options:
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Visit the Support pages on the World Wide Web at http://www.intergraph.com/ics.
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For hardware support questions in the United States, call 1-800-763-0242.
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For software support questions in the United States, call 1-800-345-4856.
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Outside the United States, contact your local Intergraph Computer Systems subsidiary or
distributor.
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1 Setting Up the TowerMate
To expand an Ultra-tower system to its maximum capacity, the Ultra-tower mounts securely
atop the TowerMate expansion base using its cable-less, direct-connect docking mechanism.
This effectively extends the system board in the Ultra-tower to accommodate additional
device bays and expansion card slots.
Unpacking the TowerMate................................................................................................... 2
Understanding the Load Resistor Cable................................................................................ 2
TowerMate Overview........................................................................................................... 2
Connecting the Ultra-tower.................................................................................................. 4
What’s Next?....................................................................................................................... 6
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Unpacking the TowerMate
Remove all items from the shipping carton and make sure you have the following items:
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TowerMate expansion base
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Power cable
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TowerMate documentation
If any items are not included, contact the Intergraph Customer Response Center
immediately.
Understanding the Load Resistor Cable
The power supply in the TowerMate requires that a power-consuming card or device be
installed before it will activate.
A Load Resistor Cable is shipped with the TowerMate, which produces an instant load when
connected to an active power supply. This ensures that the TowerMate will power on even
with no cards or devices installed. If you purchased a TowerMate with at least one open
device bay, the Load Resistor Cable was pre-installed. Remove the cable if you need to
install a device into the bay where the Load Resistor Cable is installed.
If you purchased a TowerMate with no open bays, the Load Resistor Cable was shipped in
the Accessory Box. Install this cable if you remove all cards and devices but still want to use
the system. For more information, see Chapter 2, “Installing Cards and Devices.”
WARNING Vital system components inside the TowerMate could be damaged if you power on the
TowerMate without any power-consuming devices installed. Alternatively, install the
load resistor cable into one of the device bays.
TowerMate Overview
NOTE For the sake of simplicity, only one color of TowerMate is shown in this document.
WARNING Do not lift the TowerMate by either the front plastic cover or by the metal interface
connector, as shown in the following figure. Attempting to do so may cause the
indicated parts to break, damaging the system, and might result in the TowerMate
dropping, causing bodily damage.
Examine the top of the expansion base and notice the spring-loaded tabs, alignment studs,
and interface connector, as shown below.
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Interface connector
Tabs
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Do not lift here!
Studs
Do not lift here!
The Ultra-tower fits onto the alignment studs, and then slides into position so the interface
connector on the expansion base fits into the ISA connector on the Ultra-tower system board,
as shown in the following figure. When correctly positioned, the spring-loaded tabs pop into
view, securing the left side of the Ultra-tower.
Inte rface connectorISA connector
Studs
Tabs
Studs
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Connecting the Ultra-tower
To connect the Ultra-tower to the TowerMate:
1. If the Ultra-tower is powered on, shut down the system and turn off system power.
2. Disconnect the cables and the AC power cord from the Ultra-tower.
3. Remove the top cover from the Ultra-tower by grasping the lip at the rear of the top
cover and then pulling the release, located beneath the lip, upward at a 45 degree angle,
as shown in the following figure.
4. Remove the left side panel from the Ultra-tower. Lift up the panel by the side cowling
and slide it back and off the Ultra-tower.
NOTE For detailed information on how to open the Ultra-tower, see the
with the Ultra-tower system.
Press up on release
located under lip
Left side panel
System Reference
delivered
5. If an ISA card is installed, remove it and reinstall it into the ISA slot in the TowerMate.
See Chapter 2, “Installing Cards and Devices,” for more information.
NOTE If your Ultra-tower system is equipped with a PCMCIA solution, in addition to moving the ISA
adapter card to the ISA slot in the TowerMate, you must also move the PC Card Swapbox to
an open bay in the TowerMate, due to EMI control regulations and cable length limitations.
For more information, see Chapter 3, “TowerMate
Reference.”
6. Remove the panel from the bottom of the Ultra-tower. Some versions of the Ultra-tower
use two screws to secure the bottom panel, one in each corner of the left side. Other
versions use a single screw, in the middle of the left side. To remove the bottom panel
from the Ultra-tower, remove the appropriate screw(s).
7. Place the TowerMate expansion base in the desired work location.
8. Lift the Ultra-tower and set it on top of the TowerMate expansion base. The alignment
studs fit into holes in the bottom of the Ultra-tower system.
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NOTE Face the left side of the system, so that you can see inside the Ultra-tower. This will make it
easier to ensure that each alignment stud fits into each hole.
CAUTION Do not pick up the Ultra-tower by the top cover (back) or the lower part of the faceplate
(front). The system could fall and cause personal injury or damage to equipment. See the
System Setup
document delivered with the Ultra-tower system for more information.
9. While facing the left side of the Ultra-tower, pull the bottom towards you until the
spring-lock tabs pop up on the inside edge of the chassis frame. The interface connector
should insert into the ISA connector on the Ultra-tower system board, as shown in the
following figure.
Interface connectorISA connector
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Studs
Tabs
Studs
10. Replace the side panel and top cover of the Ultra-tower.
11. If you removed an ISA card from the Ultra-tower, install it into the ISA connector in the
TowerMate, as described in Chapter 2. If necessary, relocate the Symbios SCSI adapter
from the TowerMate’s shared PCI slot to a non-shared PCI slot. See Chapter 3,
“TowerMate Reference,” for more information.
12. Make sure the AC voltage switch on the back panel of the TowerMate is set to the
proper line voltage for your location. If your location uses 115 volts, make sure the
number 115 is visible on the switch. If your location uses 230 volts, make sure the
number 230 is visible on the switch.
WARNING If you do not set the AC voltage switch correctly, serious damage to the TowerMate
and its components may result when you turn on power to the system.
13. Connect the TowerMate power cord to the appropriate power source.
14. Reconnect the cables and AC power cord to the Ultra-tower. The system powers on but
does not start.
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WARNING To power the TowerMate from the Ultra-tower, the power supply in the Ultra-tower
must be rated at 500 watts or greater. Attempting to power the TowerMate from an
Ultra-tower equipped with a power supply rated at less than 500 watts may prevent the
system from operating and may damage vital system components. To determine the
power supply rating of your Ultra-tower system, see the documentation accompanying
the Ultra-tower.
AC receptacle
for TowerMate
What’s Next?
If installing expansion cards, disk drives, or other peripherals in the TowerMate, go to
Chapter 2, “Installing Cards and Devices” to open the TowerMate and install your options.
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2 Installing Cards and Devices
There are two versions of the TowerMate expansion base; one version is designed to
vertically accommodate 3½-inch disk drives in four internal bays, and the other is designed
to horizontally accommodate 5¼-inch peripheral devices or 3½-inch disk drives in three
front-accessible bays. Both versions are equipped with five PCI slots, one shared PCI/ISA
slot, and one Symbios Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapter. This chapter describes how to install
expansion cards into the slots, and hard disk drives and peripheral devices into the bays.
Opening the Expansion Base ............................................................................................... 8
Installing Expansion Cards .................................................................................................. 9
Installing Disk Drives ........................................................................................................ 11
Installing Peripheral Devices ............................................................................................. 13
What’s Next?..................................................................................................................... 15
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Opening the Expansion Base
Remove the side panels from the TowerMate to gain access to the interior. As viewed from
the front, the left side of the TowerMate contains peripheral device and hard disk drive bays;
the right side contains the option card slots. The side panels are secured by thumb screws, as
shown in the following figure.
Thumb
screws
Thumb
screws
To remove a TowerMate side panel:
1. Remove the thumb screws and slide the panel to the rear, as shown in the following
figure.
Slide panel toward rear
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2. Lift the bottom of the panel out, and then lift the panel up, as shown in the following
figure.
Lift panel out,
then up
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Installing Expansion Cards
The TowerMate contains five PCI slots and one shared PCI/ISA slot. The shared PCI slot
and the second PCI slot are both Secondary bus slots; the remaining four PCI slots are
Tertiary bus slots. See Chapter 3, “TowerMate Reference,” for more information. Refer to
the expansion card documentation for details on the bus with which each card works best.
NOTE Graphics cards are not supported in the TowerMate.
To install expansion cards:
1. Disconnect the power cords from the TowerMate and the Ultra-tower.
2. Remove the right side panel from the TowerMate. The expansion board slots are shown
in the following figure.
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Shared
PCI/ISA
slot
PCI slot
(5)
Ribbon cable
pass-through
Lithium
battery
Blanking plate (6)
Blanking screw (6)
3. Remove the blanking plate screw and blanking plate from the slot, shown in the
previous figure, in which you want to install the expansion card.
4. Install the expansion card. Push firmly at the center of the card until it fully seats into
the slot.
NOTE If you have a PC Card (PCMCIA) ISA adapter, you must move it to the ISA slot in the
TowerMate, since the TowerMate uses the ISA slot in the Ultra-tower.
5. Secure the expansion card to the chassis using the screw removed previously.
6. Remove the cable access panel from the top of the TowerMate.
7. Connect any necessary cables to the expansion card. If you are installing a disk
controller or PC Card adapter, route the ribbon cable through the ribbon cable passthrough opening to the left of the I/O card, as shown in the previous figure.
8. Replace the side panel and cable access panel.
NOTE The TowerMate is equipped with a safety interlock system that prevents the unit from
powering on unless the panels are installed. Always replace the panels before attempting to
boot the system.
9. Reconnect the power cords to the TowerMate and Ultra-tower.
10. Install the required drivers for the expansion card and configure them for use as
described in the expansion card documentation.
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Installing Disk Drives
The disk drive version of the TowerMate contains 4 vertical bays; each supports a single
1.6- or 1.0-inch hard disk drive.
NOTE If you are installing a disk drive into the peripheral version of the TowerMate, follow the
instructions in “Installing Peripheral Devices.”
To install disk drives:
1. Disconnect the power cords from the TowerMate and the Ultra-tower.
2. Remove the left side panel from the TowerMate. The disk drive bays are shown in the
following figure.
Retaining screws
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Drive brackets /
bays (4)
Retaining
bars
Retaining screws
3. Remove the plastic molding from the front of the TowerMate by pulling gently outward
until the molding pops off.
4. Remove the retaining screws securing the drive brackets to the TowerMate chassis, then
pull the retaining bars outward to release the drive brackets.
5. Remove the drive brackets from the TowerMate by sliding them forward through the
front of the chassis.
If necessary, remove and disconnect the Load Resistor Cable mounted in one of the drive
brackets. For more information, see Chapter 1, “Setting Up the TowerMate.”
WARNING The Load Resistor Cable is extremely hot during and after use. It will melt plastic on
contact or burn you if it touches your bare skin. Exercise great care when removing a
hot Load Resistor cable.
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NOTE If you later remove some or all drives but still want to use the TowerMate, reinstall the Load
Resistor Cable into an empty drive bay.
6. Set the SCSI IDs for each disk drive, as appropriate.
7. If installing a third or fourth disk drive, you must activate the delayed start feature on
the drive. Locate the J2 jumper connector on the disk drive circuit board and place a
jumper on the second pair of pins from the left. For more information, see Chapter 3.
8. Install a disk drive into each drive bracket, as necessary. Secure the disk drives to the
brackets through the side screw holes. Refer to the following figure.
Install screws
through screws holes
9. Slide the drive brackets into the chassis, starting from the innermost bay and working
out to the outermost bay. The SCSI and power connectors face the rear of the system.
10. Secure the drives by pushing the retaining bars inward until they stop, and then replace
the retaining screws you removed previously.
11. If the disk controller is not installed, install it as described previously in “Installing
Expansion Cards.”
12. Connect the data and power cables to the disk drives.
13. Replace the side panel and the front plastic molding.
14. Reconnect the power cords to the TowerMate and Ultra-tower.
15. Install the required drivers for the disk drives and configure them for use as described in
the disk drive documentation.
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Installing Peripheral Devices
The peripheral version of the TowerMate contains 3 horizontal, front-accessible bays; each
supports a single 5¼-inch peripheral device or 3½-inch hard disk drive.
To install peripheral devices:
1. Disconnect the power cords from the TowerMate and Ultra-tower.
2. Remove the left side panel from the TowerMate. The peripheral bays are shown in the
following figure.
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Bracket screw #3 (1 of 3)
Mounting guides (3)
Bracket screws
#1, #2
(1 set of 3)
Device brackets/bays (3)
3. Remove the package of screws attached to the bottom of the chassis, behind the device
bays. You will use these screws to secure the mounting guides to the devices and the
devices to the chassis.
4. Remove the plastic molding from the front of the TowerMate by pulling gently outward
until the molding pops off.
5. Remove the three screws securing the device brackets to the chassis, as shown in the
previous figure. Remove the device brackets.
If necessary, remove and disconnect the Load Resistor Cable mounted in one of the
device bay brackets. For more information, see Chapter 1, “Setting Up the TowerMate.”
WARNING The Load Resistor Cable is extremely hot during and after use. It will melt plastic on
contact or burn you if it touches your bare skin. Exercise great care when removing a
hot Load Resistor cable.
NOTE If you later remove some or all drives but still want to use the TowerMate, reinstall the Load
Resistor Cable into the appropriate device bay.
6. Set the SCSI IDs for each device, as appropriate.
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7. If you are installing three hard disk drives, you must activate the delayed start feature on
the third drive. Locate the J2 jumper connector on the disk drive circuit board and place
a jumper on the second pair of pins from the left. For more information, see Chapter 3.
8. If you are installing a hard disk drive, mount the drive inside a device bracket, and
install the bracket into the device bay.
9. Remove the two screws securing each mounting guide to each device bracket, as
necessary, as shown in the following figure. Set aside the device brackets.
ScrewsMounting guide
10. Attach a mounting guide to each device, as necessary, using screws from the package of
screws.
11. Install a device into each bay, as necessary, starting with the top bay and working
downward.
NOTE If you have a PC Card Swapbox, you must move it to the top bay in the TowerMate, due to
cable length limitations.
12. Secure the left side of each device to the chassis using screws from the package of
screws. Secure the right side of each device to the chassis by reinstalling the original
screw through the mounting guide.
13. If the disk or device controller is not installed, install it as described previously in
“Installing Expansion Cards.”
14. Connect the data and power cables to the devices.
15. Replace the side panel.
If you do not require access to the device(s), reattach the front plastic molding.
NOTE Peripheral devices are accessible from the front of the TowerMate. If you need to frequently
access the device(s), do not reattach the front plastic molding.
16. Reconnect the power cords to the TowerMate and Ultra-tower.
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17. Install the required drivers for the devices and configure them for use as described in the
device documentation.
What’s Next?
See Chapter 3, “TowerMate Reference,” for detailed information on system features,
functions, and procedures.
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3 TowerMate Reference
This chapter describes various system features, such as the intrusion alert switches, disk
input/output devices, PCI buses and slots, lithium battery, the power supply, and the
procedure used to turn power to the TowerMate on and off
System Features................................................................................................................. 18
Intrusion Alert Switch........................................................................................................ 18
TowerMate Power Operation ............................................................................................. 18
Disk Drive Delayed Start ................................................................................................... 19
Cable Access Panel............................................................................................................ 20
Ultra-tower BIOS............................................................................................................... 20
Symbios Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI Adapter................................................................................. 21
PCMCIA ........................................................................................................................... 21
PCI Buses and PCI Slots.................................................................................................... 22
Lithium Battery ................................................................................................................. 22
Power Supply..................................................................................................................... 23
P1 Pinout ............................................................................................................. 24
P2 - P5 Pinouts..................................................................................................... 25
P6 Pinout ............................................................................................................. 25
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System Features
The following table summarizes the main features of the system.
Feature
SCSI One single channel, 16-bit, Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI controller with
I/O Slots Five full-length PCI, one full-length PCI/ISA
Device Bays Four vertical 3.5-inch x 1.6-inch internal bays for optional hard
Power Supply 250 Watts, manual-ranging
Description
68-pin internal and external connectors
disk drives (disk drive version)
Three horizontal 5.25-inch x 1.6-inch external bays for optional
devices (peripheral device version)
Intrusion Alert Switch
Internal intrusion alert switches are mounted at the bottom panel on each side of the system,
near the rear. These microswitches are the only replaceable component in the hardware
monitoring system. If you detach the side panel when the system is on, the event is
registered in the InterSite Hardware Monitor software. See System Reference accompanying
the Ultra-tower for details on replacing the switch. See also InterSite Hardware Monitor
Help for details.
TowerMate Power Operation
When properly connected to an Ultra-tower, the TowerMate powers on when the Ultra-tower
is started via the Standby button. The TowerMate powers down when the Automatic
Shutdown Utility powers down the Ultra-tower system. For more information, see the
System Setup document delivered with the Ultra-tower system.
WARNING The power supply in the TowerMate requires that a power-consuming card or device
be installed before it will activate. Vital system components inside the TowerMate
could be damaged as a result of powering on the TowerMate without any powerconsuming devices installed. Alternatively, install the load resistor cable into one of
the device bays. See Chapter 1 for more information.
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WARNING Before connecting the TowerMate AC power cord to an Ultra-tower, make sure the AC
j
r
voltage switch on the back panel of the TowerMate is set to the proper AC voltage for
your location. This must be same voltage range used by the Ultra-tower. If you do not
set the AC voltage switch correctly, serious damage to the TowerMate and its
components may result.
WARNING To power the TowerMate from the Ultra-tower, the power supply in the Ultra-tower
must be rated at 500 watts or greater. Attempting to power the TowerMate from an
Ultra-tower equipped with a power supply rated at less than 500 watts may prevent the
system from operating and may damage vital system components. To determine the
power supply rating of your Ultra-tower system, see the documentation accompanying
the Ultra-tower.
Disk Drive Delayed Start
Hard disk drives draw an extra amount of power when the system is first powered on. The
power supply can support up to two drives powering on (spinning up) at once. If you use
more than two hard disk drives, you must activate the delayed start feature on the additional
hard disk drives. Doing this forces these drives to pause before spinning up, allowing the
power supply to finish starting the first two hard disk drives.
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To activate the delayed start feature on a drive, locate the J2 jumper connector and place a
jumper on the second pair of pins from the left, as shown in the following figure.
J2
Place jumper on second pair
of pins from left
o o o o o o o o
o o o o o o o o
SCSI
connector
SCSI ID
umpe
Power
connector
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Cable Access Panel
The TowerMate is equipped with a cable access panel on the top. Open this panel to assist
in threading data cables from expansion cards to hard disk drives and other peripheral
devices inside the TowerMate.
Once you have finished arranging the cables you must close the cable access panel. You may
experience EMI problems if you use the TowerMate and Ultra-tower system with the cable
access panel removed.
Cable access panel
NOTE Intergraph Computer Systems does not support use of the TowerMate unless the cable
access panel is in place, as shown above.
Ultra-towe r BIOS
The Ultra-tower requires a new version of the BIOS to communicate properly with the
TowerMate expansion base. You must install version 8410D or newer to ensure support for
the TowerMate. You must install version 8410E or newer to ensure support for PCMCIA
functionality.
NOTE If you do not have BIOS version 8410D or newer available, you can download it from the
Support pages on the Intergraph Computer Systems’ World Wide Web site (at
http://www.intergraph.com/ics) or from the Intergraph Bulletin Board Service (1-205-730-
8786). For more information, see the Preface.
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Symbios Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI Adapter
One of the features of the TowerMate is the Symbios Ultra2 (LVD) SCSI adapter. This PCIbased expansion card is equipped with a side-mounted internal connector and an external
connector on the edge panel, and has the following features:
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Synchronous data transfer rates up to:
−
80 MB per second (Ultra2 SCSI)
−
40 MB per second (Ultra SCSI)
−
20 MB per second (Fast SCSI)
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Full 32-bit PCI DMA Bus Mastering
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Supports up to 15 LVD Ultra2 SCSI devices
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Supports cable lengths up to 12.5 meters
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Uses internal cables compatible with Ultra SCSI and connectors compatible with Fast
SCSI and Ultra SCSI
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The SCSI adapter is installed in the shared PCI slot. However, you can move it to a different
PCI slot, if only to make the ISA slot available.
NOTE Most SCSI adapters do not recognize a hard disk drive that was formatted using a different
brand of adapter. For example, a hard disk drive formatted with an Adaptec SCSI adapter
will not work with a Symbios SCSI adapter. You must use only Symbios-formatted hard disk
drives with a Symbios SCSI adapter.
For more information, refer to the vendor documentation.
PCMCIA
While the TowerMate is fully compatible with PCMCIA functionality, you should remember
the following when mounting the Ultra-tower onto the TowerMate:
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BIOS version 8410E or newer must be installed on the Ultra-tower.
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Since the TowerMate uses the ISA slot in the Ultra-tower, you must move the PC Card
ISA adapter to the ISA slot in the TowerMate.
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EMI control regulations and cable length limitations require that the PC Card Swapbox
be moved to the top horizontal bay in the TowerMate.
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Intergraph does not support the installation of the PC Card Swapbox into a TowerMate
equipped with four vertical bays (disk drive version).
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For more information, see the System Setup and System Reference document delivered with
the Ultra-tower system, and the appropriate vendor documents.
PCI Buses and PCI Slots
An Ultra-tower / TowerMate system is equipped with three PCI buses. Each bus transfers
information between the system and four PCI slots, as follows:
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The Primary PCI bus is connected to the top four PCI slots in the Ultra-tower.
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The Secondary PCI bus is connected to the bottom two PCI slots in the Ultra-tower, the
shared PCI slot, and to the top PCI slot in the TowerMate.
NOTE Though the shared expansion card slot features a PCI slot, it is referred to as a shared PCI
slot, not as a dedicated PCI slot. The shared expansion card slot is located in the Ultra-tower
until the system is joined to a TowerMate, at which time the shared slot is relocated to the
TowerMate.
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The Tertiary PCI bus is connected to the bottom four PCI slots in the TowerMate.
Refer to expansion card documentation for details on the bus with which each card works
best.
Lithium Battery
The battery is located near the bottom left corner of the TowerMate system board, as shown
in the following figure.
Lithium battery
WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
WARNING Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type only, as recommended by the
battery manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
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To replace the battery:
1. Disconnect the power cords from the TowerMate and the Ultra-tower.
2. Remove the right side panel, as described in Chapter 2.
3. Note the positive orientation of the battery. Carefully remove the discharged battery by
grasping it firmly and pulling it out of the socket.
4. Install the new battery in the same orientation as the old battery.
Dispose of the battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Power Supply
The TowerMate power supply is a 250-watt manual-ranging supply. It switches between 90132 VAC or 180-264 VAC, depending on the location. The input frequency is 47-63 Hz,
single phase. At full load, the power supply has a minimum efficiency of 65 percent.
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WARNING Before connecting the TowerMate AC power cord to an Ultra-tower, make sure the AC
voltage switch on the back panel of the TowerMate is set to the proper AC voltage for
your location. This must be same voltage range used by the Ultra-tower. If you do not
set the AC voltage switch correctly, serious damage to the TowerMate and its
components may result.
When you connect AC power to the power supply, the TowerMate does not power on until it
receives a signal to do so from the Ultra-tower. This signal is sent when the Ultra-tower is
switched to full-power from Standby mode. The power supply powers down the TowerMate
when the Ultra-tower sends a signal to do so. This signal is sent when the Ultra-tower is
switched from full-power to Standby mode.
The power supply contains no user- or field-serviceable parts.
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The following table details the DC output specifications for the power supply.
Output#2Output#3Output#4Output
#5
−
5.0
−
12.0
9 0.5 0.8 14
+3.3 VDC
3
Unit
ADC
Nominal Output
Voltages
1
Continuous
Output
#1
+5.0 +12.0
3
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Load
(Maximum.)
Continuous
1
3 0.5 0 0 0 ADC
Load
(Minimum.)
Noise and
1
50 120 120 120 50 mVp-p Max
Ripple (PARD)
(DC to 20 MHz)
Regulation
±
5%
±
5%
±
5%
±
10%
±
5%
Max
Line/Load
Overshoot
10% 10% 10% 10% 10% Max
(Turn on/off)
The following notes apply:
1. Power supply should meet or exceed these specifications. For the noted specifications,
the “Max” values describe the smallest acceptable maximum load and the “Min” values
describe the largest acceptable minimum load.
2. The maximum combined continuous load of all outputs shall not exceed 250 Watts.
3. The maximum combined continuous load of the +5.0V and +3.3V outputs shall not
P1 Pinout
Pin Signal Wire Color Pin Signal Wire Color
1 +3.3V Orange 11 +3.3V Orange
2 +3.3V Orange 12 -12V Blue
3 COM Black 13 COM Black
4 +5V Red 14 Power On Green
5 COM Black 15 COM Black
6 +5V Red 16 COM Black
7 COM Black 17 COM Black
8 Powergood Gray 18 -5V White
exceed 170 Watts.
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Pin Signal Wire Color Pin Signal Wire Color
9 +5VSB Purple 19 +5V Red
10 +12V Yellow 20 +5V Red
P2 - P5 Pinout s
Pin Signal Wire Color
1 +12V Yellow
2 COM Black
3 COM Black
4 +5V Red
P6 Pinout
Pin Signal Wire Color
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1 +5V Red
2 COM Black
3 COM Black
4 +12V Yellow
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Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) Form
Date Returned Base Serial No.
(On white bar code ID plate on back of base unit)
RGA No.
From Customer Name
Customer Contact Phone
Mail Address
Reason for Return
(From Intergraph Customer Response Center)
NOTE All returned equipment MUST be shipped in original Intergraph packaging to obtain warranty
service.
WARNING Back up disk drives before returning equipment. Intergraph is not responsible for data
lost in shipping or repair process.
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Warranty Procedure
Some malfunctioning equipment cannot be repaired in the field, and you must return it to Intergraph for
repair. Follow these steps to obtain a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) log number and return the
malfunctioning equipment.
1. Determine the serial number of the system. The serial number is located on the white bar code
identification label on the back of the base unit.
2. Call the Intergraph Customer Response Center at 1-800-633-7248, and identify your call to the
operator as a Warranty Call. After giving the operator the serial number of the system, you will be
assigned a RGA log number.
3. Complete the RGA Form on the previous page, entering the RGA log number obtained from the
Customer Response Center. Ensure that the address in the From section is the location to which you
want the equipment to be returned.
4. Place the RGA form in the box containing the equipment. This form must accompany returned
equipment.
5. Secure a Repair Depot address label from the next page to the box containing the equipment.
6. Ship the box containing the equipment to Intergraph.
When the service activity has been completed by Intergraph, the repaired or replaced equipment will be
shipped to the address listed on the RGA Form.
NOTE Parts damaged during shipping and parts not covered by the warranty are liable for repair
charges.
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TO Repair Depot RGA No. ________________________
Intergraph Corporation
9805 Kellner Road
Huntsville AL 35894
TO Repair Depot RGA No. ________________________
Intergraph Corporation
9805 Kellner Road
Huntsville AL 35894
TO Repair Depot RGA No. ________________________
Intergraph Corporation
9805 Kellner Road
Huntsville AL 35894
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