M-Systems Flash Disk Pioneers DiskOnChip User Manual

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DiskOnChip
PCI Evaluation
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JANUARY 2002
91-SR-010-04-7L REV 1.1
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  • Page 1 User Manual ® DiskOnChip PCI Evaluation Board JANUARY 2002 91-SR-010-04-7L REV 1.1 Downloaded from Elcodis.com electronic components distributor...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing and Configuring the DiskOnChip PCI EVB ............. 7 5.1 Installing DiskOnChip as an Additional Disk Drive ............... 7 5.2 Using the DiskOnChip EVB as a Boot Device (DOS Example)..........7 5.3 Identifying DiskOnChip in the EVB ..................8 5.4 Reformatting DiskOnChip..................... 8 Additional Software Utilities for the DiskOnChip PCI EVB ............
  • Page 3: Introduction

    The DiskOnChip PCI Evaluation Board (EVB) provides a quick, easy way to evaluate the DiskOnChip in platforms with a PCI extension slot. The EVB is a useful tool for designers who need to evaluate, program, duplicate or test the DiskOnChip, even before their target platform is available.
  • Page 4: Features

    • Support for the current DiskOnChip product line. • An independent memory window for each device on-board. Up to four DiskOnChip form factors can be activated simultaneously on this EVB. • Support for 3.3V and 5V DIP and DIMM devices.
  • Page 5: Diskonchip Pci Evb Board Contents

    DiskOnChip PCI EVB User Manual 4 DiskOnChip PCI EVB Board Contents The DiskOnChip PCI EVB can host up to four DiskOnChip form factors (DIP, DIMM, TSOP-II and TSOP-I) simultaneously. You can also cascade up to two TSOP-II devices and up to four TSOP-I devices.
  • Page 6: Locking Protected Areas

    When setting the Lock# pin, DiskOnChip Millennium Plus will not allow writing to write-protected areas or access to read-protected areas, even when the correct password is entered. Use J2 to set the Lock# state of DiskOnChip Millennium Plus (refer to Table 4). Table 4: J2 Settings...
  • Page 7: Installing And Configuring The Diskonchip Pci Evb

    5.2 Using the DiskOnChip EVB as a Boot Device (DOS Example) The DiskOnChip EVB may be used either as an additional hard drive or as the system’s boot device (drive [C:]). When shipped, DiskOnChip default settings cause it to be installed as the next available drive.
  • Page 8: Identifying Diskonchip In The Evb

    DiskOnChip PCI EVB User Manual 5.3 Identifying DiskOnChip in the EVB There are two utilities that can identify the DiskOnChip unit mounted on the EVB. You can use DINFO when the drivers are correctly loaded (indicated by the sign-on messages display). If the messages were not displayed, use DINFO/DIRECT to search for DiskOnChip.
  • Page 9: Order Information

    DiskOnChip PCI EVB User Manual 7 Order Information The DiskOnChip PCI EVB can be ordered in various configurations, depending on the DiskOnChip unit to be evaluated. Refer to Table 7 as an aid in deciding which configuration you should order for your system.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    BIOS. Please refer to the DiskOnChip software tools manual and read about the various firmware flags in DFORMAT. Ensure that pin 1 of DiskOnChip is aligned with Pin 1 pad on the board. Reverse insertion will render the DiskOnChip unusable.
  • Page 11 Where can I access additional DiskOnChip software accessories (including DFORMAT, tools and information? DINFO, PUT/GET IMAGE etc.), along with other extensive DiskOnChip documentation, can be found in the enclosed 91-SR-010-04-7L Rev 1.1 Downloaded from Elcodis.com electronic components distributor...
  • Page 12: How To Contact Us

    DiskOnChip PCI EVB User Manual How to Contact Us http://www.m-sys.com Internet: info@m-sys.com E-mail: China Office: USA Office: 25A International Business Commercial Bldg. M-Systems Inc. Nanhu Rd., Lou Hu District 8371 Central Ave, Suite A Shenzhen, China 518001 Newark CA 94560...

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