Bios Setup Menus; Introduction; Software Control And Initial Setup - Xycom XVME-678 Manual

Chapter 3 - BIOS SETUP MENUS
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains information on running the BIOS Setup Menus on the XVME-678/688. All pertinent
menu instructions are included.
Beyond the standard key codes translated by the BIOS, there are additional function keys that can be used
in the BIOS Setup Program:
<Ctrl> <Alt> <S>
< Ctrl > <Alt> <L>
Enter SETUP program
Soft keylock
In addition, the following function keys can be used on the XVME-678 in the BIOS Setup Program if the
cache is set to zero.
< Ctrl > <Alt> <->
<Ctrl> <Alt> <
+
>
Switch to slow CPU speed
Switch to fast CPU speed
3 .2 SOFTWARE CONTROL AND INITIAL SETUP
The XVME-678/688 is equipped with the Quadtel AT Compatible BIOS System. This BIOS allows easy
modification of certain characteristics of the system configuration. The parameters set during the BIOS
SETUP program are stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that the information is retained during
power-down periods. Once the BIOS is set up, it is ready to run any
PCI
AT software. (Consult the
operating system manual for specific applications and instructions.)
Several Xycom extensions were added to the XVME-678/688 BIOS:
• ROM DOS (Solid State Disk) support
• Menus for configuring Xycom value-added features
• XVME BIOS Interrupt functions for access to Xycom' s value-added features
During power-up, the XVME-678/688 communicates with devices and checks its hardware configuration
against the configuration information stored in the CMOS memory. The red FAIL and green PASS LEDs
located on the CPU front panel come on at power-up, and after the processor has successfully completed
diagnostics, the FAIL LED goes out. The PASS LED remains on as long as power is on, diagnostics
pass, and the processor functions properly. If an error is detected, or parameters need to be defined, the
FAIL LED remains on, and the diagnostic program prompts you to go to the SETUP program. Some
errors are significant enough to abort start-up.
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