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Warranty Registration Card shipped with this product for full warranty details. Limitations of Liability In no event shall AMI be held liable for any loss, expenses, or damages of any kind whatsoever, whether direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential, arising from the design or use of this product or the support materials provided with the product.
Step 10 Install Hard Disk Drive 18 Step 11 Perform Initial Test and Configuration 18 Chapter 3 Technical Description 19 Chapter 4 AMI Hi-Flex BIOS Power-On Self Test 27 POST Phases 27 BIOS Error Reporting 27 BIOS Beep Codes 28...
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Advanced CMOS Setup Options 53 Section 4 AMI BIOS Password Support 61 Changing a Password 61 Section 5 Hard Disk Utility 63 When to Use AMI Hard Disk Utilities 64 Hard Disk Format Utility 65 Auto Interleave Utility 68 Media Analysis Utility 71...
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Preface To the OEM The AMI Mark IV Screamer system is a state of the art combination of a motherboard and CPU Cards that includes the AMI Hi-Flex BIOS. It is assumed that you have also licensed the rights to use the AMI documentation for the AMI Mark IV Screamer.
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Preface, Continued Technical Support If an Mark IV Screamer board fails to operate as described or you need more information, call the AMI technical support staff at 404-246-8600. Acknowledgments This manual was written by Robert Cheng and Paul Narushoff. The writers gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Uma S.
9, 1 MB x 9, and 4 MB x 9 SIMM modules. Cache Memory The AMI Mark IV can use either 64 KB or 256 KB of cache memory, operating at 0 wait states for both read and write operations.
256 KB, 1 MB, or 4 MB fast page mode SIMMs ● BIOS Setup and hard disk utilities ● optional Intel 80387/Weitek 3167 Numeric Coprocessor support onboard, Weitek 4167 support on proprietary AMI 80486/Coprocessor card. ● option 64K ROM/EPROM socket to be accessed at E000h.
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• six 16-bit slots • two 8-bit slots • AMI Proprietary daughterboard slot for Intel 80486 and Weitek Coprocessors ● 26-bit memory addresses to access 64 MB. With 8/16- bit memory cards, 24-bit memory addresses can access an additional 16 MB.
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AMI Mark IV Description, Continued Memory Configurations Total Memory Number of SIMM Type of SIMMs Modules 1 MB 256 KB x 9 2 MB 256 KB x 9 4 MB 1 MB x 9 6 MB 1 MB x 9...
Chapter 2 Installation Unpacking The AMI 386 AT Mark IV main processor board contains sensitive electronic components which can be easily damaged by static electricity. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure correct installation and to avoid static damage. Step Action Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage.
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Troubleshooting Technical Support Calls Before you call AMI technical support, have the following information available: Serial number and revision number of the board DIP and SIMM memory types and speed System BIOS reference number List of adapter cards installed to the system A clear description of the problem.
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Assembly Steps The steps for assembling a system that uses the Mark IV motherboard and optional CPU card are shown in the following table. Each step is discussed in detail in the following pages. Step Action Turn to Set initial switch settings Page 9 Install SIMMs Page 9...
The only switch on the Mark IV motherboard is labeled SW1, which is the manufacturing test switch and should always be set off. The AMI Mark IV motherboard is shipped with factory set jumper and switch settings. The 2-position switch labeled DIAG is used for factory testing only.
Step 2 Install SIMMs, Continued Installing SIMM Modules The SIMM modules must be installed or removed with care to make sure that the sockets are not damaged. The latching tabs on the sockets must be handled carefully. Make sure the SIMMs are firmly in place for reliable operation.
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SIMM Types with J3 Open The tables below provide the possible memory configurations for the AMI Mark IV Screamer. There are two variables, the jumper PAL in J3 and PAL U68. Banks 3 and 4 only take 1 or 4 MB SIMMs. These types of SIMMs can be used if PAL M00B2411 is in U68 and J3 is open.
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SIMM Types with J3 Jumpered These types of SIMMs can be used if M01B2411 is in U68 and J3 is jumpered. SIMM types cannot be mixed within a memory bank. Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 Total Memory 256 KB None None...
This will protect the motherboard from electrostatic discharge. Mounting Hardware The AMI Mark IV motherboard will fit in any standard Baby AT board chassis. All required mounting hardware should have been supplied with the chassis. No hardware is supplied with the motherboard.
Step 4 Connect the Power Supply The power supply should match the physical configuration of the chassis. Make sure that the power switch is Off. Before attaching all components, make sure that the proper voltage has been selected. Power supplies often can run on a wide range of voltages, but must be set (usually with a switch) to the proper range.
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Step 4 Connect the Power Supply, Continued P8 and P9 Power Supply Connectors P8 and P9 are 6-pin Power Supply Connectors. The power supply connectors are polarized to avoid insertion of the wrong cable. P8 Pinout Assignment Power good +12 volts -12 volts Ground Ground...
Step 5 Connect the Keyboard The keyboard connector is a 5-pin DIN socket and is labeled KEYBRD on the motherboard. It will accept a regular IBM AT- compatible keyboard. A 5-pin DIN to 6-pin mini DIN converter is needed to connect a PS/2-type keyboard. J11 Keyboard Connector J11 is a 5-pin DIN socket.
Pin 1 is Hard reset and pin 2 is Ground. Connect the Speaker Cable J4 is a 4 pin single-in-line berg. The AMI BIOS signals hardware problems through the speaker. Pin 1 on the motherboard is labeled by a plus (+).
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J9 is a 2 pin single-inline berg. This jumper is used to enable option ROM. If installed, the option ROM (27512-200) is enabled for access at E000:0000h to E000:FFFFh. J10 AMI 80486/Coprocessor Adapter Socket J10 is a 140-pin 4 row socket for the AMI 80486/Coprocessor card.
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Step 7 Connect Cables, Continued J1 Battery Connector J1 is a 4-pin single-inline berg. Connect a 6 Volt Battery pack to this connector. Ensure that the positive (+) terminal, normally indicated by a red wire, of the battery connects to the pin marked + on J1. Assignment 6 Volt DC Not used...
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Step 7 Connect Cables, Continued J8 Parallel Port for Printer -STROBE -AUTOFEED -ERROR -INIT -SLCTIN -ACK BUSY SLCT...
The board supplies controllers for 2 serial, 1 Centronics-compatible parallel, and floppy disk drives. Use the AMI Hi-Flex BIOS Setup to disable the controllers if you do not want to use them. The AMI 80386/80486 Mark IV Screamer uses standard adapter cards.
Step 9 Install Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Pinout RPM/LC -INDEX -MOTOR0 -FDSEL1 -FDSEL0 -MOTOR1 -STEP -WDATA -WGATE -TRK0 -WRPROT -RDATA HDSEL DSKCHNG Twist in Floppy Cable Floppy B to Floppy A Floppy B to Floppy A Floppy B to Floppy A Floppy B to Floppy A 10 to 16 12 to 14...
Step 10 Install Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drives should be attached to the chassis using the mounting hardware supplied with the drives or the chassis. The drives need mounting guides before they can be attached to the chassis. Mounting guides should be supplied with either the drive or the chassis.
Step 11 Perform Initial Test and Configuration Install the necessary blank panels on the back of the chassis. Failing to install the covers permits electromagnetic energy to escape. Plug everything in and turn on the switch. If there are any signs of a problem, turn off the unit immediately.
Chapter 3 AMI Hi-Flex BIOS Power-On Self Test Overview The AMI Hi-Flex BIOS provides all IBM standard POST routines, as well as enhanced AMI POST routines. AMI POST supports CPU internal diagnostics. AMI POST codes are accessible via the Manufacturing Test Port (I/O Port 80h).
BIOS NMI Handler Messages The AMI Hi-Flex BIOS may generate NMI messages. The NMI messages are: ISA NMI Message Explanation Memory Parity Error at Memory failed. If the memory location xxxxx can be determined, it is displayed as xxxxx. If not, the message is Memory Parity Error ????.
AMI BIOS Beep Codes The following table contains all AMI BIOS beep codes. Except for Beep Code 8, they are always fatal. Beep Error message Description Code 1 beep Refresh Failure The memory refresh circuitry on the motherboard is faulty.
Wait for <F1> If Any Error option in the Advanced CMOS Setup has been disabled. For most non-fatal error messages, there is only one message. If a second message appears, it will be RUN SETUP UTILITY . If this message occurs, press <F1> to run AMI BIOS Setup.
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AMI BIOS Non-Fatal Error Messages, Continued Error Message Explanation 8042 Gate-A20 Gate A20 on the keyboard controller (8042) is Error not working. Replace the 8042. Address Line Short! An error has occurred in the address decoding circuitry on the motherboard.
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Off Board means that it is part of the memory installed via an expansion card in an expansion slot. Run memory diagnostic software, such as AMI Diag, to find and correct memory problems. On Board Parity Error There is a parity error in motherboard memory. The...
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Parity Error ???? There is a parity error with system memory, but the address of the error cannot be determined. Run memory diagnostic software, such as AMI Diag, to find and correct memory problems.
This will cause a Keyboard Error message. Copy the three lines and report this information to AMI. Press <F1> to continue the boot process. Set the option Wait for <F1> If any Error in the Advanced CMOS Setup of Hi-Flex BIOS Setup to Enabled before using this method to freeze the screen.
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BIOS Configuration Summary Screen The AMI H-Flex BIOS displays the following screen when the POST routines are successfully completed. System Configuration (C) Copyright 1985-1990 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Processor : 80386 Base Memory Size : 640 KB Numeric Coprocessor : Present Ext.
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Chapter 4 AMI BIOS BIOS Features The AMI Hi-Flex EISA BIOS has several features that can be accessed at any time. Keyboard Speed Switching The end user can increase processor speeds at any time by pressing <Ctrl> <Alt> <+>. Processor speed can be decreased by pressing <Ctrl>...
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Advanced CMOS and Advanced Chip Set Setup Features Default Settings Every option in the AMI BIOS Setup utility contains two default values: a power-on default and the BIOS Setup default value. Power-On Defaults The power-on default settings consist of the safest set of parameters.
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Each time the system is powered-on, it is configured with these values, unless CMOS RAM has been corrupted. The AMI BIOS Setup resides in the ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory Basic Input/Output System) and is available each time the computer is turned on.
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Setup Key Usage Keystroke Action Returns to previous screen. Arrow keys Move the cursor from one option to the next. <PgUp> and Modify the default value of the options for the <PgDn>; highlighted parameter. If there are fewer than <Ctrl><PgUp> 10 options, <Ctrl>...
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Main Menu Setup Options The Hi-Flex BIOS Setup Main Menu options are shown below. Each option is explained in detail in this section.
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Warning Message A warning is displayed for Advanced CMOS Setup, or Advanced Chip Set Setup.
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Auto Configuration With BIOS Defaults Auto Configuration With BIOS Defaults uses the default system values. The BIOS default value are best-case values that should optimize system performance. If CMOS RAM is corrupted, the BIOS defaults will automatically be loaded. To use the BIOS defaults, type Y and press <Enter>. The following message will appear: Default values loaded.
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Write to CMOS and Exit The features selected and configured in the Standard Setup, Advanced CMOS Setup, Advanced Chip Set Setup, and the New Password Setup will be stored in CMOS RAM when this option is selected. A CMOS RAM checksum is calculated and written to CMOS RAM.
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Section 2 Standard CMOS Setup Overview Standard CMOS Setup is the first option on the Main Menu. Press <Enter> at the highlighted selection to display this option. The following screen appears.
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Standard Options The Standard CMOS Setup utility is used to configure the following features: ● Date: Month, Date, and Year. Ranges for each value are shown in the lower left corner of the CMOS Setup Screen. ● Time: Hour, Minute, and Second. Uses 24 hour clock format, i.e., for PM numbers, add 12 to the hour.
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Standard Options, Continued Hard Disk Configuration Hard disk drive types are identified by the following parameters: Parameter Description Type The number designation for a drive with certain identification parameters. Cylinders The number of cylinders in the disk drive. Heads The number of heads. Write Precompensation The size of a sector gets progressively smaller as the track diameter diminishes.
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Standard Options, Continued Hard Disk Parameter Table Type # of # of Write Landing # of Capacity Cylinders Heads Precompensation Zone Sectors 10 MB 20 MB 31 MB 62 MB 47 MB 65535 20 MB 31 MB 65535 30 MB 65535 112 MB 65535...
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10 MB 1024 65535 1024 77 MB 1024 1024 68 MB 41 MB 25 MB 57 MB 41 MB 41 MB 41 MB 48 MB 65535 69 MB 65535 114 MB 1224 65535 1223 152 MB Not Installed is an option that could be used for diskless workstations and SCSI hard disks.
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Standard Options, Continued Floppy Floppy Drive A and Floppy Drive B: The options are 360 KB 5¼ inch, 1.2 MB 5¼ inch, 720 KB 3½ inch, 1.44 MB 3½ inch, and Not Installed, which could be used as an option for diskless workstations. Monitor The Primary Display Options are Monochrome, Color 40x25, VGA/PGA/EGA, Color 80x25, and Not Installed, which could be used for...
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Section 3 Advanced CMOS Setup Overview The Advanced CMOS Setup is equipped with a series of help screens, accessed by pressing <F1>, which will display the options available for a particular configuration feature and special help for some of the options.
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Warning Message A warning message is displayed each time one of the first three options (Standard CMOS Setup, Advanced CMOS Setup, and Advanced Chip Set Setup) is selected, before any changes are allowed to any of the setup parameters.
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Advanced CMOS Setup First Screen The first Advanced CMOS Setup screen is shown below. Advanced CMOS Setup Options A short description follows for each of the options on the Advanced CMOS Setup Screen. The options which will appear on the Advanced CMOS Setup screen when <F1>...
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Advanced CMOS Setup Options, Continued Typematic Rate and Delay, cont'd...
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Advanced CMOS Setup Options, Continued Above 1 MB Memory Test This feature, when enabled, will execute the POST memory routines on the RAM above 1 MB (if present on the system). If disabled, the BIOS will only check the first 1 MB of RAM. Memory Test Tick Sound This option will enable (turn on) or disable (turn off) the ticking sound during the memory test.
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Advanced CMOS Setup Options, Continued Wait for F1 If Any Error Before the system boots, the BIOS executes POST (power-on self test), a series of system diagnostic routines. If any of these tests generate a non-fatal error and the system can still function, the BIOS will respond with an appropriate error message followed by: Press <F1>...
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System Boot Up Sequence The AMI BIOS will normally attempt to boot from floppy drive A: (if present), and if unsuccessful, it will attempt to boot from hard disk C: This sequence can be switched using this option. If the option is set to C:, A:, the system will attempt to boot from the hard drive C:, and then A:.
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Advanced CMOS Setup Options, Continued System Boot UP CPU Speed Sets that speed at which the system boots. Choices for this option are high or low. The default speed is low. Password Check Option A password can be used to prevent unauthorized system boot or Setup use.
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Advanced CMOS Setup Options, Continued Password Check Option, cont'd Setup permits up to three attempts to enter the correct password. After each incorrect attempt, the password prompt appears, followed by an X. After the third incorrect attempt, the system locks and reboots. The password will not be displayed as it is entered.
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Advanced CMOS Setup Options, Continued Fast Gate A20 Gate A20 controls the ability to access memory addresses above 1 MB by enabling or disabling access to the processor address line A20. To remain XT-Compatible and be able to access conventional memory (from 0 - 1024K), address line A20 must always be low, so Gate A20 must be disabled.
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Setup. Enable Password Checking to change the password. The password (1-6 characters) is stored in CMOS RAM. The default password (AMI) is stored in ROM and is only to be used if CMOS RAM is corrupted. The default password can be changed by the end user.
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Changing A Password, Continued Password Options Control Prompt When and if the prompt appears is dependent upon the options chosen in Advanced CMOS Setup. If Always was set in Advanced CMOS Setup, the prompt will appear each time the system is powered on. If Setup was set in Advanced CMOS Setup, the prompt will not appear when the system is powered on, but will appear each time Setup is run.
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These routines will work on drives that use the MFM, RLL, ERLL, or ESDI data recording techniques. They do not work on SCSI Disk Drives. Warning The AMI BIOS Hard Disk Utilities will destroy all hard disk data. Back up the data on the hard disk before running this utility.
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When to Use AMI Hard Disk Utilities When Conditions Run... Installing a new The hard disk drive None hard disk. manufacturer provided a list of bad tracks, the system documentation includes the optimum interleave factor, and the drive is preformatted .
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Hard Disk Format Utility Warning The Hard Disk Format utility will destroy all hard disk data. Back up the data on the hard disk before running this utility. This routine will not work on a SCSI Disk Drive. Use the Hard Disk Format option to integrate a new hard disk to the system, or to reformat a used hard disk which has developed bad tracks as a result of aging or poor handling.
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Hard Disk Format Utility, Continued Answer the questions on the screen. The first two questions are already completed if one disk was selected in Standard CMOS Setup. Enter C or D in Disk Drive and press <Enter>. If only one drive was selected in Standard CMOS Setup, the cursor will be at Interleave.
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Hard Disk Format Utility, Continued Type Y and press <Enter>. The warning screen appears. Warning Data on the hard drive will be irrevocably lost.
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Auto Interleave Utility Warning The Auto Interleave utility will destroy hard disk data. Back up the data on the hard disk before running this utility. The Auto Interleave utility calculates the optimum interleave factor through trial and error by measuring the transfer rate for four different interleave values.
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Auto Interleave Utility, Continued The cursor will be on Mark Bad Tracks. The default is N. To mark additional bad tracks, type Y and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. After selecting options from the Bad Tracks Edit Menu, press <Esc>.
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Auto Interleave Utility, Continued Press <Enter> to return to the main Hard Disk Utility screen. To proceed, type Y and press <Enter>.
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Media Analysis Utility The Media Analysis utility performs a series of tests to locate bad or damaged tracks on the hard disk as a result of aging or poor handling. This utility locates all bad tracks and lists them in the Bad Track List Box.
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Media Analysis Utility, Continued The cursor will be on Proceed. The warning screen appears. Press <Enter> to stop. The main Hard Disk Utility screen appears. Type Y and press <Enter> to perform the hard disk drive analysis.
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Hard Disk Utility Error Messages Initialization Errors These error messages can appear during the initialization process. Message Explanation No Hard Disk Installed There is no hard disk drive in the system but you tried to run the Hard Disk Utility. FATAL ERROR Bad Hard No response from the hard disk, or the Disk...
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parameters, the controller did not get a response from the hard disk. Make sure the drive type is correct. ECC Corrected Data The ECC value (explained above) read from the Error disk is not the same value which was written to the disk.
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Appendix A Upgrading Cache Memory The AMI 80386/80486 Mark IV Screamer motherboard Cache memory system comes with a standard 64 KB of cache memory. You can upgrade this to 256 KB by replacing the SRAM in the Cache SRAM area on the motherboard.
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Installing SRAM chips, Continued Cache SRAM Reference SRAM Sockets Type of SRAM Used U8, U9, U19, U20, U31, U32, U36, and U37 64 KB x 4 20 ns U42, U48, and U53 64 KB x 4 17 ns Checking the Cache installation The amount of cache memory is displayed on the System Configuration Screen after he system boots.
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Weitek WTK3167 math coprocessor to the system. Upgrading to an 80486 The AMI Mark IV can be upgraded to a 25 or 33 MHz 80486DX by adding an AMI Series 18 80486 CPU/Coprocessor Card. The end user can also add a Weitek WTL4167 math coprocessor when the 80486 microprocessor is installed.
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AMI Mark IV 80486 CPU/Coprocessor Card Layout...
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1 of the socket and insert the processor. See the following figure. Test for Math Coprocessor The AMI BIOS displays a System Configuration screen at the end of POST where the math coprocessor will be displayed as present. If present is not displayed, reinstall the coprocessor.
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Adding a WTK3167 A Weitek WTK3167 can be added to a Series 18 AMI Mark IV CPU/Coprocessor Card only if there is no 80486 installed on the CPU/Coprocessor Card. You can use both an Intel 80387 on the Mark IV motherboard and a Weitek WTK3167 on the Series 18 CPU/Coprocessor Card.
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SIMMs Install 9 Part Numbers 10 Speaker 22 Speaker Cable 14 SRAM Locations 77 Sockets 76 Standard CMOS Setup 45 SW1 9 Switch Setting 9 System Boot UP CPU Speed 58 System Boot Up Num Lock 56 System Boot Up Sequence 57 System Boot Up Speed 51 System ROM Shadow 59 Technical Description 19...
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