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  • Page 1 BEETLE /XL Modular POS System User Guide...
  • Page 3 BEETLE /XL User Guide Edition June 2000...
  • Page 4 MS-DOS is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation BEETLE is a registered trademark of the Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. KG Copyright © Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. KG, 2000 The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its contents is not permitted without express authority.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    General Authorization ..................1 FCC-Class A Declaration ................1 Tested Safety....................2 Important notes ....................2 Introduction....................4 About this manual ..................5 Cleaning the BEETLE /XL ................6 Recycling the BEETLE /XL................7 Warranty ....................8 The individual POS system ..............9 Overview ......................9 Before switching on the system..............11 Unpacking and checking that everything is there ........11...
  • Page 6 Power pack....................42 Accumulator batteries ................43 Changing the accumulator batteries ..........44 Security against power failure ............. 47 Changing the lithium battery of the BEETLE /XL........48 LED indicators ..................50 Configuration variations................. 51 Plug-in cards for the CPU ................. 51 ASYNC controller ................
  • Page 7 Starting up the system ................59 Startup behavior ..................59 Output of MS-DOS system error messages..........62 BIOS Setup ....................63 Appendix....................73 Technical data for the BEETLE /XL............73 ASYNC controller ..................75 VGA controller ...................75 LAN controller ....................76 VGA/LAN controller ...................76 What to do if ....................77 The configuration label ................78...

  • Page 8: Manufacturer's Certification

    Manufacturer’s Certification General Authorization This device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 89/336/EEC “Electromagnetic Compatibility” and 73/23/EEC “Low Voltage Directive”. Therefore, you will find the CE mark on the device or packaging. FCC-Class A Declaration This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 9: Tested Safety

    Important notes Important notes The modular POS system BEETLE /XL conforms to the current safety standards for data processing equipment. If this device is taken from a cold environment into the operating room, moisture condensation may form. The device must be absolutely dry before being put into service;...
  • Page 10 Important notes The BEETLE /XL has two batteries. These batteries must be replaced by authorized personnel only. Incorrect replacement may lead to the danger of explosion. Always dispose of used parts in an environmentally safe manner. There is a lithium battery on the system assembly. This battery must be replaced by authorized personnel only.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    POS system. You can also configure and run the BEETLE /XL using only the external cashier display; a monitor is not a necessity. The flexibility of the storage concept of the BEETLE /XL makes it perfect for the modular system.

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    BEETLE card and flop- py disks. The third chapter provides: a brief overview of the software of the BEETLE /XL system. The fourth chapter explains: how to get the system up and running. This chapter assumes some technical knowledge.

  • Page 13: Cleaning The Beetle /Xl

    Clean your BEETLE /XL at regular intervals using the computer cleaning set for plastic surfaces that is available from Wincor Nixdorf. You will find the order number in the Wincor Nixdorf catalog, or you can simply ask at your Wincor Nixdorf branch.

  • Page 14: Recycling The Beetle /Xl

    Also switch your equipment off when you take a longer break or finish your work. At this time, there are still some parts that are not reusable. Wincor Nixdorf guarantees the environmentally safe disposal of these parts in a Recycling Center, which is certified pursuant to ISO 9001.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    Recycling Warranty Wincor Nixdorf guarantees a limited warranty engagement for 12 months beginning with the date of delivery. This warranty engagement covers all those damages which occur despite a normal use of the product. Damages because of - improper or insufficient maintenance,...

  • Page 16: The Individual Pos System

    The individual POS system Overview You can connect a large number of peripherals to your modular BEETLE /XL POS system and thus expand it in a variety of different ways. You can: connect a two- or four-line alphanumeric customer display and...
  • Page 17 The illustrations below show you how you can expand your modular POS system - from connecting SNIkey to integrating it into a network. BEETLE /XL peripherals Scanners Printers Cashier and customer displays SNIkey Monitors POS keyboards Keyboards Cash drawers Scales BEETLE /XL in a network GB - 10...

  • Page 18: Before Switching On The System

    (this protects it against impact and shock). Setting up the device Set up the BEETLE /XL POS system where it will not be exposed to extreme environmental conditions. Protect the device from vibrations, dust, moisture, heat and strong magnetic fields.

  • Page 19: Cabling The Beetle /Xl

    Cabling the BEETLE /XL The individual POS system The BEETLE /XL is specified for a horizontal mounting. If you install the system vertically, observe the following: Stand the device with the ventilator side facing upward. To ensure proper ventilation, keep the following minimum spaces...

  • Page 20: Securing The Data Cables

    The individual POS system Cabling the BEETLE /XL If necessary, remove the cable cover. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the BEETLE /XL. Plug the power cable into a mains socket. Plug in and secure the data cables.

  • Page 21: Monting The Cable Cover

    The individual POS system Monting the cable cover Your BEETLE /XL is shipped with a cable cover. Before you can mount this on the back of the device, you should remove the connector covers where necessary, depending on how you want to connect the cables.

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Mains Power Supply

    Cabling the BEETLE /XL Connecting to the mains power supply All devices belonging to the modular BEETLE /XL POS system that have a separate power cable must be connected to the same electric circuit. Ensure that the power switch on the POS system housing is off.

  • Page 23: Disconnecting Cables

    Remove the cable from the sok- ket. Basic settings Ex works, the BEETLE /XL is configured to your order. Your configuration must be adapted subsequently to support additional devices such as scanners. For more information please contact your WN branch.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Loudspeaker

    The individual POS system Adjusting the loudspeaker Adjusting the loudspeaker Adjusting the loudspeaker You can set the volume to suit your requirements by means of the volume control on the back of the POS system housing. COM8 COM7 LPT1 DC24 KYBD CASHDR COM4* COM3*...

  • Page 25: Connecting Peripherals

    For more detailed information, please consult the relevant documentation. The illustration below shows the rear panel of the BEETLE /XL with the locations of the connecting sockets and connecting plugs. To connect a monitor, you need a video card. However, you can also run the BEETLE using only an external cashier display connected to the COM3* port.

  • Page 26: Keyboard (Kybd)

    Extension cables are available for keyboards. Cash drawer (CASHDRW) The BEETLE /XL has a second 6-pin mini-DIN jack for connecting a cash drawer. Make sure that the connector is plugged firmly into the socket to prevent malfunctioning. Power is supplied to the cash drawer via this socket.

  • Page 27: Scanners And Scales (Com1 - Com4*)

    Make sure that the scanner connector is plugged securely into the socket to prevent possible malfunctioning. Power is supplied via this socket. If you connect scales to the BEETLE /XL that do not come from Wincor Nixdorf (WN), you have to obtain a WN license for the driver software.

  • Page 28: Customer Display (Com2* Or Com4*)

    Customer display (COM2* or COM4*) Depending on the system configuration, the customer display is connected to the COM2* or COM4* serial interface of the BEETLE /XL. These are 9-pin D-sub sockets. Make sure that the connector for the customer display is plugged firmly into the socket to prevent possible malfunctioning.

  • Page 29: Monitor

    The individual POS system Monitor If a VGA card is installed, you can connect a monitor to the BEETLE /XL via the 15-pin D-sub socket of the VGA card. Power is supplied to the monitor via the rubber socket on the back of the BEETLE /XL.

  • Page 30: Network

    The individual POS system Connecting peripherals Network If a network card is installed, the system can be connected to a network (LAN) from the rear panel. If a LAN card is not installed, there is a dummy cover at this point on the rear panel (see also configuration variations). Printer (LPT1 / 24V, 4A) You can connect a printer to the standard parallel interface LPT1.
  • Page 31 Connecting peripherals The individual POS system GB - 24...

  • Page 32: The Beetle /Xl Components

    The BEETLE /XL components Overview The illustration below shows what the BEETLE /XL looks like from the outside: Cable cover Lock Ventilator Slide On/Off switch Floppy disk drive BEETLE card Optical disk or streamer GB - 25...
  • Page 33 The BEETLE /XL components The following illustration shows what the BEETLE /XL looks like inside: The BEETLE /XL components Power pack BEETLE card Accumulator CPU board GB - 26...

  • Page 34: Storage Concept

    The BEETLE /XL components Storage concept The BEETLE /XL has a flexible storage system that allows you to combine different storage media in a variety of ways. By using a combination of different storage media, you achieve a high degree of security against failure and manipulation.
  • Page 35 HDD (hard disk drive) enhanced IDE You also require an SCSI controller. You also require a PCMCIA controller. If you have any questions about mass storage media, please contact your Wincor Nixdorf branch. The BEETLE /XL components Storage concept GB - 28...

  • Page 36: The Beetle Card

    There is an internationally valid standard for BEETLE cards (PCMCIA/JEIDA). This means you can use cards of the same type made by different manufacturers. The BEETLE /XL allows you to use BEETLE cards with a storage capacity of up to 64 MB. GB - 29...

  • Page 37: The Card Types

    The BEETLE card The BEETLE /XL components Lock The lockable slide cover can be used to prevent those unauthorized to do BEETLE card so from accessing the memory-card drive. Floppy disk drive Slide The card types The following standard cards can be used as BEETLE cards:...

  • Page 38: Mask Rom Cards

    Data can be written to and erased from these cards electronically. Consequently, they are ideal for data subject to frequent modification. The cards can only be written in special memory-card drives like in the BEETLE /XL. FLASH EPROM cards do not require batteries for data retention. Inserting the BEETLE card Hold the BEETLE card with the arrow side up and the arrow pointing in the direction of the slot.

  • Page 39: Removing The Beetle Card

    The BEETLE card The BEETLE /XL components Removing the BEETLE card If necessary, first unlock the cover. Then press the black ejection button next to the slot. You can now remove the card. Write protection for BEETLE cards To write-protect the...

  • Page 40: Changing The Battery When Using Sram Beetle Cards

    The BEETLE /XL components The BEETLE card Changing the battery when using SRAM BEETLE cards The illustrations below show you how to change the battery for this type of BEETLE card. It is only possible to change the battery without losing the data stored in the case of memory cards made by certain manufacturers.
  • Page 41 The BEETLE card The BEETLE /XL components Battery in the holder. The battery’s positive terminal is face up. Lift the battery up and out. Hold the sides of the battery, and avoid touching its plus and minus terminals at the same time.

  • Page 42: The Floppy Drive

    The floppy drive General The BEETLE /XL can, if desired, be supplied with a 3.5" floppy drive. The LED indicator always lights up when the system accesses the drive. Floppy disks can be used for a variety of purposes, such as: loading programs backing up data (e.g.

  • Page 43: Inserting A Diskette

    The floppy drive The BEETLE /XL components Inserting a diskette Hold the diskette so that the arrow symbol is facing up and pointing away from you. Then insert the diskette into the drive slot. The gray ejection button pops out when the diskette is correctly inserted.

  • Page 44: The Cpu

    The CPU The CPU General The modular BEETLE /XL POS system is supplied with an 80486DX2 CPU or with a Pentium class CPU. The CPU consists of a specially developed board containing, in addition to the typical PC modules and interfaces, components such as a nonvolatile memory (NV-RAM) and, optionally, a VGA controller for connecting a monitor.

  • Page 45: Interfaces

    COM4* interfaces are used to connect special POS peripherals that do not have a separate power supply, such as a scanner or a display. The BEETLE /XL also has a parallel interface and a DC24/4A power supply interface for connecting POS printers, and two mini-DIN sockets for connecting a keyboard and a cash drawer.

  • Page 46: Dyamic Ram

    The BEETLE /XL components The CPU Dyamic RAM This memory is required by the operating system and the application while they are running. It is available in the following form: 80486DX2 CPU 4 = 1*4 MB (Default) 32 = 2*16 MB or 1*32 MB...

  • Page 47: Free At Slots

    (2) and half-length expansion cards (2). The BEETLE /XL with a Pentium class CPU offers space for a PCI expansion card, a slot for a PCI or full lenght ISA card and two slots for half length ISA cards.

  • Page 48: Streamer Drive

    Possible expansions Streamer drive You can also install a streamer drive in the BEETLE /XL. Streamers are particularly suitable for backing up large quantities of data. A streamer is a cartridge containing a magnetic tape, comparable to a video cassette.

  • Page 49: Power Pack

    The power cord receptacle (rubber connector) and the power output socket (rubber socket) for the monitor are located on the back of the BEETLE /XL. The power switch is on the front. You can use the lockable Lock...

  • Page 50: Accumulator Batteries

    The following table provides an overview of the length of time for which battery power is supplied to the BEETLE /XL in the event of a power failure (when the accumulator batteries are fully charged).

  • Page 51: Changing The Accumulator Batteries

    To access the accumulator batteries, you have to remove the box housing. Unscrew the four screws at the sides of the BEETLE /XL, and lift the upper part of the housing off as shown in the illustration. Remove the full-length expansion cards in order to be able to access the accumulator batteries.
  • Page 52 Accumulator batteries The BEETLE /XL components The accumulator batteries are in the front-left part of the POS system housing. Power supply Accumulator CPU board Use your thumb to lift the holding clip for the connection, and pull the connection out from under it. Disconnect the cable between the power supply and the accumulator batteries (see the illustration below).
  • Page 53 The BEETLE /XL components Accumulator batteries 2 short screws 2 long screws Remove the cover, and take out the two accumulator batteries. For changing the cables to the new accumulator batteries you must keep a strict order to avoid short-circuit ! Place the old and the new batteries in same position next to each other.

  • Page 54: Security Against Power Failure

    Please dispose of the accumulator batteries in an environment-friendly manner. Security against power failure The modular BEETLE /XL POS system offers you an additional important feature. After a power failure, the system remains fully functional for a short period of time. The power required for continued operation is supplied by the accumulator batteries.

  • Page 55: Changing The Lithium Battery Of The Beetle /Xl

    Changing the lithium battery of the BEETLE /XL Changing the lithium battery The BEETLE /XL is equipped with a lithium battery that ensures that the date, time and setup parameters are retained. The battery needs to be changed about every five years.
  • Page 56 Changing the lithium battery The BEETLE /XL components Location of the battery (Pentium CPU) Remove the clip holding the battery, and then remove the battery itself. The lithium battery can only be replaced with an identical battery or a battery type recommended by the manu- facturer.

  • Page 57: Led Indicators

    The BEETLE /XL components LED indicators LED indicators In the upper part of the front of the BEETLE /XL there are four LED (light emitting diode) indicators. Two of these are provided for future enhancements. The green LED indicator tells you whether the POS system is switched on;...

  • Page 58: Configuration Variations

    The VGA controller allows a monitor to be connected. LAN controller; VGA/LAN controller The LAN controller allows you to integrate the BEETLE /XL into a network, the combined VGA/LAN controller allows you to connect a monitor and to integrate your BEETLE /XL into a network at the same time.

  • Page 59: Inserting Plug-In Cards

    Plug-in cards Configurations Inserting plug-in cards Make sure that the system is switched off and the power connector is disconnected. Remove the four screws on the housing, and then lift the housing off. Be careful not to let the housing get caught as you do this. Use a wrench to remove the screws from the panel where you are going to insert the card.

  • Page 60: At Plug-In Cards

    The SNIkey is a new input/output device used with BEETLE POS systems. Once you have installed an SNIkey controller, you can connect an SNIkey to the BEETLE /XL. You insert the controller in the second free slot from the bottom of the BEETLE /XL.

  • Page 61: Inserting An At Plug-In Card

    AT plug-in cards Configurations Inserting an AT plug-in card Make sure that the system is switched off and that the power cable is disconnected. To access the slots, you have to remove the four screws on the POS system’s housing and then lift the housing off. To insert a card, you have to remove the metal cover from a free slot by removing the screw.
  • Page 62 Configurations AT plug-in cards Check first whether the card’s jumpers (if there are any) are correctly set. To find out the correct settings, please refer to the card’s documentation. Then insert the expansion card into the slot provided. In the 80486 system the two slots from above are for the full length ISA cards, the third and the fourth slot are provided for half length ISA cards.
  • Page 63 AT plug-in cards Configurations GB - 56...

  • Page 64: Software

    Software This chapter gives you a quick overview of the operating system and the range of programs provided by Wincor Nixdorf for the efficient operation of your BEETLE /XL. You will find detailed information in the documentation of the various programs.

  • Page 65: Application Programs

    Software Application programs Software Application programs are available for the BEETLE /XL POS system that meet specific retail requirements. For more information, contact your Wincor Nixdorf branch. Retail Presentation Manager The Retail Presentation Manager (RPM) is a standardized tool (MS-DOS and UNIX) for input and output description.

  • Page 66: Starting Up The System

    The configuration label shows you what is included with your modular BEETLE /XL POS system. You will find an example of a configuration label in the appendix on page GB - 78. The label is located on the underside of the BEETLE /XL.
  • Page 67 C:. The hard disk can be assigned drive C: or D:. The system can only be started from it when it is configured as drive C:. The modular BEETLE /XL POS system can be started from two drives. However, please note the following: The system can be started from drives A: and C: only.
  • Page 68 Starting up the system Startup behavior If the POS system does not find a BEETLE card or diskette in drive A:, it automatically continues loading from drive C:. Startup behavior If drive A: contains a BEETLE card or diskette that does not contain an operating system, the POS system cannot start up.

  • Page 69: Output Of Ms-Dos System Error Messages

    MS-DOS system error messages Starting up the system Output of MS-DOS system error messages MS-DOS system error messages All system error messages are output on the cashier display or the monitor. The messages are displayed on two lines, as follows: M el ooooo dddddddd mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm The entries have the following meanings:...

  • Page 70: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup allows you to restore or reset the configuration parameters of your BEETLE POS system. Your POS system’s configuration is specified on the configuration label on the underside of the BEETLE /XL. You will find an example of a configuration label on page GB - 78.
  • Page 71 BIOS Setup The entries in the menus below are intended to serve as examples. If you are uncertain of any information, consult the configuration label. BIOS Setup When Setup is called, the copyright message appears initially, as follows, for example: Copyright (C) WN 1998 - 2000 Setup Rel.
  • Page 72 BIOS Setup In this and the subsequent examples, the numeric keys (8), (2), (6), (4), (5) and (7) have the following meanings: (8) Prev (Previous) Moves the cursor to the previous field or menu. (2) Next Moves the cursor to the next field or menu. (6) Incr (Increment) Increments a value in the field.
  • Page 73 BIOS Setup You will see the SECondary connection only when you set “Enable” in the following mask: SECondary IDE Enable (8)Prev (4)Incr (2)Next (6)Decr Please note that a bootable hard disk always has to be configura- ted as MASTR and must be connected to the PRImary connecti- on.
  • Page 74 BIOS Setup The hard disks can be configured automatically in Setup. The parameters required are read from the hard disk and stored in the CMOS RAM. The following masks show the possible configurations for hard disk D: HD C Type 6 HD D User Type (3) List...
  • Page 75 BIOS Setup The hard disk types for the BEETLE /XL are 1-39 and “User Type”. _______________________(3) Edit Params____________________ Cylinders ____ Sectors Heads Enter 4 Chars Enter 2 Chars Enter 2 Chars (2) (8) (2) (8) (2) (8) In total, you have four basic settings: Use the automatic configuration facility in Setup, in which the parameters are read from the hard disk and entered automatically.
  • Page 76 (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr The BEETLE /XL offers various operating mode settings (power management). When “NO” is set, the CPU is in normal mode (i.e. the system is working with full power draw). When “YES” is set, power management is activated.
  • Page 77 BIOS Setup When “OFF Timer” is set, the CPU switches to sleep mode after the specified time (5 - 15 - 60 Min) has elapsed. The microprocessor is stopped at intervals and then clocked again at full speed. As a result, less power is used.
  • Page 78 BIOS Setup In addition, BIOS Setup lets you specify whether the power supply to the COM2 to COM4 serial interfaces is switched on in sleep mode (COM Supply ON) or not (COM Supply OFF). If one of the interrupts IRQ1 (keyboard), IRQ3 (COM2), IRQ4 (COM1) or IRQ8 (RTC) occurs, the CPU switches from sleep mode to normal mode.
  • Page 79 BIOS Setup You only see the following mask in the Setup menu of the BEETLE /XL if the hard disk used has more than 1023 cylinders. As of this size, the hard disk data must be handled by the BIOS and the MS-DOS operating system in a slightly modified form.

  • Page 80: Appendix

    Appendix Technical data for the BEETLE /XL Footprint Width 280 mm Depth (without cable cover) 395 mm Total height 145 mm Weight 12 kg Climatic category IEC 721-3-3 class 3K3 Operating temperature 5 - 40 ° C Input voltage 100 - 120 V...
  • Page 81 Appendix Microprocessor 80486DX2 Pentium class Architecture AT-compatible board with expansion options for POS-specific functional units Main memory 4 MB (Pentium: 8 MB) expandable to 64 MB Flash BIOS 128 kB Keyboard AT-compatible Loudspeaker Adjustable volume Hard disk connection IDE interface, 3.5’’ disk Floppy disk connection Standard interface Submodule...

  • Page 82: Async Controller

    Appendix ASYNC controller NS16C552 UART chip 16 byte FIFO I/O base address area 02E8H - 02EFH Interrupt IRQ12 Connection 9-pin D-SUB socket VGA controller CL-GD5420 chip 256 kB video RAM Resolution max. 640*480*16 Colors max. 256 Refresh rate 72 Hz VGA BIOS ROM 32 KB, 8 bit Monitor connection...

  • Page 83: Lan Controller

    Appendix LAN controller DP83905 AT/LANTIC chip 8 KB, default CC00h - CDFFh (only in shared memory mode) I/O address area 32 bytes, default 240h - 25Fh Interrupt IRQ5 BOOT PROM 16 KB, default C8000h - CBFFFh Connection 8-pin telephone socket RJ45 10BaseT (max.

  • Page 84: What To Do If

    What to do if ... What to do if ... If your modular BEETLE /XL POS system is not working as you have come to expect, it is often not necessary to call the service department..If your POS system does...

  • Page 85: The Configuration Label

    The label is located on the underside of the POS system housing. The picture below is an example of a configuration label. The one underside your BEETLE /XL may be different due to the fittings of your system MASTER BD 3.

  • Page 86: Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    Appendix POST Power-on self-test (POST) POST Phoenix POST, which checks the standard PC AT components of the mother board to verify that they are functioning correctly, is used as standard. Phoenix POST has been expanded to include a number of functional tests in order to be able to test POS-specific functions.

  • Page 87: Ms-Dos Critical Errors

    POST Appendix MS-DOS critical errors Error code Meaning Attempt made to write a write-protected disk Unknown unit Drive not ready Unknown command CRC data error Invalid call structure SEEK error on disks Unknown data medium Sector not found End of paper, printer Write error Read error General error...

  • Page 88: Post Error Messages

    Error lists POST POST error messages Test type Test Message Error number Error lists Cashier display DATE ERROR ADDRESS ERROR Customer display 2 TEST POS LCD not appl. Memory card CARD IN FALSE POS BATTERY EMPTY CHANGE BATTERY UNKNOWN SIZE DATA ERROR CHANGE MC ERROR NV-RAM...
  • Page 89 POST Error lists Test type Test Message Error number MF module TIMEOUT RESET ERROR UNKNOWN STATUS CPU INSTERROR CMOS MEMORY ERROR EPROM ERROR EM RTC BATTERY MF MEM NOT CONECTED BYTE NOT BURNED TKD OVERRUN MEMORY DEFECT MEMORY CHECKSUM MEMORY FULL POINTER ERROR SNR BL COMPARE ERR HARDWARE DATA ERROR...

  • Page 90: Phoenix Bios Post And Start Messages

    Error lists POST Phoenix BIOS POST and start messages Message Possible cause Possible remedy Diskette drive fail Disk drive failure Check the drive Diskette drive B: failure Drive B: defective or missing Check drive B: Diskette drive A: failure Drive A: defective or missing Check drive A: Diskette read failure Replace disk with bootable...
  • Page 91 POST Error lists Message Possible cause Possible remedy Firmware of keyboard Keyboard controller failure controller defective Check keyboard controller Attempt to activate key(s) Keyboard stuck key failure One or more keys jammed again Memory address line failure Failure in memory chips at hex-value, read hex-value, Check switch configuration connected to circuit...
  • Page 92 Error lists POST Message Possible cause Possible remedy No boot sector on hard disk - Drive C: unformatted or not Format drive strike 7 to reboot bootable Not a boot diskette - Diskette in drive A: Insert bootable disk and strike 7 to retry boot not bootable restart system...

  • Page 93: Additional Messages

    POST Error lists Additional messages This message follows a memory error Decreasing available memory message. The memory chips are defective. An error occurred during POST; press Strike the 7 key to continue numeric key 7 to attempt system restart. Input for the size of the main memory for Base Memory size = 64K functions.

  • Page 94: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Glossary A bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). It is the smallest unit used in data processing. Controller Controls data input and output in a data processing system or between a computer and its peripherals. Abbreviation for Central Processing Unit. It includes the main components of a data processing system.
  • Page 95 Glossary Operating system Consists of all the programs required to run the system and application programs. Peripheral A peripheral is an input/output device or a storage medium of a computer, such as a document scanner, keyboard, printer or magnetic disk. PCMCIA Abbreviation for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.

  • Page 96: Abbreviations

    Abbreviations Abbreviations Abbreviations Advanced Technology AT Attachment BIOS Basic Input Output System Communication Port Central Processing Unit canada Underwriters Laboratories Extended Capability Board Enhanced Parallel Port EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Geprüfte Sicherheit (tested safety) Hard Disk Drive High Frequency Table Hash File Access Method Integrated Drive Electronic International Standardization Organization...
  • Page 97 Abbreviations Mini Disk Magneto Optical PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Peripheral Component Interconnect Plug and Play Random Access Memory Retail Device Interface Retail Message Handler Read Only Memory Retail Presentation Manager Retail Transaction Manager SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface SIMM Single-In-Line-Memory-Module SRAM...

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