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  • Page 1 FLYER SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Lists nonfatal error messages, their cause, and the Error Messages appropriate remedy. This appendix also lists fatal system board beep codes. Appendix B, Lists the 49 drive types supported by the FLYER SD Hard Disk Drive systems. Characteristics Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Preface Chapters and Appendixes in This Manual Appendix C, Lists the specifications for a standard FLYER SD system. Standard System Specifications Appendix D, Advanced Provides complete instructions for changing your system BIOS Setup configuration through the BIOS Setup and additional information on the “Flash”...

  • Page 4: Icon Definitions

    NOTE: A helpful tip intended to assist you in setting up and operating your system. IMPORTANT: Information of greater importance than a note, but ignoring this won’t cause any damage. CAUTION: Ignoring this icon could result in damage to your hardware. Flyer SD User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Disk Operating System DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Input/Output Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Part Number POST Power-On Self Test Random Access Memory Return Material Authorization Read-Only Memory Flyer SD User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The ALR FLYER SD, “A Smart Decision”, utilizes ALR’s modular design, allowing powerful upgrade paths to ensure longevity. This essential feature makes the FLYER SD ideal for use as either a network node, business or home computer. The FLYER SD contains a 25-MHz 486SX CPU, and is equipped with a 3.5-inch 1.44-MB floppy disk drive.
  • Page 7 The FLYER SD contains a 486SX CPU that operates at 25-MHz. This chip can be easily upgraded to an even ‘smarter’ CPU if the need arises.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1, Introduction Components and Performance Features Expansion Slots Chances are you’ll find more to do with your FLYER SD that even the engineers imagined. Perhaps you’ll want to install a sound card for multimedia applications, or connect a scanner to do photo retouching, or even hook your system up to a network.
  • Page 9 The controller chips that provide the logic circuits for your floppy drive are located directly on the system board. Hard Disk Drives and The FLYER SD system is available with or without a 3.5- Controllers inch IDE hard disk drive. This magnetic storage media is where your programs and data can be stored while the power’s off.
  • Page 10 Please see the README file on the diskette for current information concerning the FLYER SD Video Drivers and Utilities diskette. Models 80 and 170 of the FLYER SD come standard with DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1. The FLYER SD is compatible with all versions of MS- DOS®...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started The following sections describe how to: • Properly unpack your FLYER SD system • Connect your monitor and keyboard • Install the smoked glass door • Power up the system • Prepare the hard disk drive for an operating system...
  • Page 12 1. Insert the protruding plastic knob on the smoked glass door into the corresponding hole in the chassis, as shown in Figure 2-1 below. 2. Bend the door slightly and insert the remaining plastic knob into the corresponding hole on the chassis, as shown below. Flyer SD User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Monitor And Keyboard

    The use of a shielded and properly grounded interface cable(s) is required to comply with FCC regulations. Figure 2-2 shows the rear of the FLYER SD chassis and identifies the various I/O connectors. IMPORTANT: In order to comply with the requirements of the German Ergonomic Standard ZHI/6 18, only a monitor with such approval must be used.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2, Getting Started Connecting the Monitor and Keyboard Flyer SD User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Powering Up The System

    Powering Up the System CAUTION: Make sure the AC voltage switch located on the rear of the FLYER SD is set to the correct voltage. For example, in the United States, set the switch for 115 volts. Refer to Figure 2-2 for the location of the AC voltage switch.
  • Page 16 Appendix A lists the power-on self-test (POST) error messages. Most messages are nonfatal or offboard failures. If a fatal error message occurs, contact your ALR reseller for field service support. Do not return any equipment to the factory without obtaining a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number.
  • Page 17 Powering Up the System NOTE: The procedure above is to be followed the first time you boot up your FLYER SD system. After you have prepared your hard drive for DOS (as described later in this chapter), the system will automatically boot from the hard drive.

  • Page 18: Bios Setup Program

    Once you have made the appropriate changes, press ESC to exit the Setup screen. You must then press F4 to record the information in CMOS and reboot the system. Pressing ESC followed by F6 will exit the SETUP program without changing your cur-rent configuration. Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 19 Pressing P6 or simply turning off your system will cause all your changes to be lost. More comprehensive information for the BIOS Setup program can be found in Appendix D, Advanced BIOS Setup. Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 More specifically, you need to make sure the drive type is correct. A label indicating the appropriate drive type is attached to the ALR hard drive. NOTE: The hard disk drive is low-level formatted at the factory — you should use the low-level format procedure only if your hard disk drive has crashed.
  • Page 21 CTRL-ALT-DEL (DELETE key) The DOS system prompt is displayed from Drive C as C> Your FLYER SD hard disk system is now ready to run DOS applications. If you wish to prepare your hard disk for other operating systems such as OS/2, UNIX, XENIX or Novell, refer to the documentation supplied with your operating system software.
  • Page 22 Logging Hard Disk Drive Characteristics ALR recommends that you run the SETUP program to check characteristics of the hard disk installed in your system. Knowing your drive configuration helps if you must set up the system after a crash that destroys the contents of the CMOS RAM.

  • Page 23: Standard System Configuration

    Chapter 3 Standard System Configuration This chapter describes the configurations for the various components of the standard FLYER SD. The following boards and controllers are included with the standard FLYER SD system: • system board • ALR CPU module • SVGA controller (embedded) •...

  • Page 24: Opening The System Unit

    1. Remove the two philips screws on each side of the chassis. Unlock the keylock located on the rear of your system and lift from the back. 2. Lift the chassis cover straight up, and carefully remove. Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Chapter 3, Standard System Configuration Opening the System Unit Flyer SD User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: System Board Layout

    The floppy drive can be configured through the BIOS SETUP program. Hard Disk Controller The FLYER SD system board also includes an integrated Configuration IDE hard disk controller which contains the circuitry and control functions for interfacing the IDE hard disk drive.
  • Page 27 FLYER SD memory configurations and upgrade instructions be found later in this chapter. ALR Mouse The ALR mouse is plugged into the mouse port in the rear Configuration of the FLYER SD chassis. The ALR mouse requires a mouse driver in order for it to operate with programs that support a mouse.
  • Page 28 1. Open the system unit, as described earlier in this chapter. 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, untwist the screw securing the top of the CPU card to the FLYER SD chassis. Remove the screw and spacer, being careful not to let any hardware fall on the system board. Refer to Figure 3-3 for details.
  • Page 29 Verify that the module is facing the correct way and is not cocked. 2. Replace the screw and spacer and secure the module to the FLYER SD chassis. 3. Close your system unit. No configuration is required since your system will automatically detect and utilize any new hardware you installed.
  • Page 30 The standard FLYER SD system includes 2-MB of memory installed on the system board. Figure 3-2 shows the FLYER SD system board and the location of Banks 0, 1, 2 and 3. Note that each bank consists of two slots.
  • Page 31 Pressing ESC followed by F4 will record the new memory configuration information and reboot. Removing RAM To remove RAM, simply push the spring loaded latches outward and lift the memory module out of the socket. Flyer SD User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Appendix A Error Messages

    NOTE: For recurring problems, do the following: • Call your nearest authorized ALR dealer. • Call the ALR Technical Support at (714) 458-0863 or 800-257-1230. • Remember, DO NOT send any equipment without a Return Material Authorization (RMA) and original packaging.

  • Page 33: Non-Fatal Errors

    SETUP configuration or the floppy drive/cables may be defective. Solution: Check your SETUP configuration and make sure the correct drive is selected. Replace the drive/cable. Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 Solution: Run the SETUP program, described in Chapter 2 of this manual, and make sure your configuration is correct Contact your authorized ALR dealer for assistance in performing a low-level format or for having the controller repaired. Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 Try another keyboard or check that the keyboard is in “AT” mode. Or, have the keyboard chip replaced. Keyboard stuck key Explanation: failure One of the keyboard keys may be jammed. Solution: Push the jammed key to release it or replace the keyboard. Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 Replace if necessary. Memory write/read failure Explanation: at [xxx], read [xxx] Your system’s RAM chips may be defective or the ALR expecting [xxx] SIMMs may be improperly installed. Also, the speed jumpers may be improperly set.
  • Page 37 No timer tick Your system’s timer circuitry or your system’s BIOS chips may be defective or it’s an older version. Solution: Contact your authorized ALR dealer for assistance. Explanation: [xxx] Optional ROM bad An optional card’s BIOS may be defective.
  • Page 38 Explanation: Time of day clock stopped A clock chip may be defective or the battery may be discharged. Solution: Contact your authorized ALR reseller for assistance in replacing the clock chip. Explanation: Timer Chip counter 2 failed Your system’s hardware circuitry has malfunctioned.
  • Page 39 Bit A 1st 64-KB RAM failure 2-3-4 Bit B 1st 64-KB RAM failure 2-4-1 Bit C 1st 64-KB RAM failure 2-4-2 Bit D 1st 64-KB RAM failure 2-4-3 Bit E 1st 64-KB RAM failure 2-4-4 Bit F 1st 64-KB RAM failure Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 Screen running with video ROM none Monochrome monitor operable none Color monitor (40 column) operable none Color monitor (80 column) operable none External cache failure 1-1-2 System board select failure 1-1-3 Extended CMOS RAM failure Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 Hard Disk Drive Characteristics Drive Cylin- Landing Size Type ders Heads Precomp Zone Sectors (MB) 1630 1630 1630 1630 300, 1024 1023 1024 1024 1022 1022 1024 1023 1024 1023 1024 1023 1020 1024 1024 1024 1024 1630 Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 • Drive type numbers not assigned are reserved for future use. • Drive types 48 and 49 are user-definable. That is, you can change the parameters according to your drive specification. See Chapter 2 for details. Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 Floppy Disk Controller Embedded on the motherboard with support for two floppy drives VGA Controller Embedded 16-bit Super VGA card with 512-KB video memory capable of supporting 1024 x 768 resolution Keyboard 101-key, enhanced Software ALR Utilities Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 20A (max) @ +5V± 5% .3A (max) @ -5V ±10% Temperature 0 to 40 degrees C Humidity 0 to 90% non-condensing Altitude 8,000 feet (maximum) Dimensions 3.7” H x 16.3” W x 15.6” D Weight 25 lbs. Flyer SD User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Appendix D Advanced Bios Setup

    (only on initial setup) • recalculates CMOS data and checksums • shows the presence of a coprocessor (if installed) • displays a message if the video configuration is wrong • provides a password support feature Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 To activate the SETUP program, press CTRL-ALT-ESC Program at the DOS prompt. The FLYER SD BIOS SETUP program is displayed on three screens. When you activate the BIOS SETUP program, the system responds with the Main SETUP Screen which lists copyright message, time and date, and current system configurations, similar to the screen that follows.
  • Page 47 5.25-Inch, 1.2-MB 3.5-Inch, 720-KB 3.5-Inch, 1.44-MB Diskette B: same selections as for Diskette A Hard Disk 1: Not Installed Type <1 - 49> Hard Disk 2: same selections as for Hard Disk Base Memory: automatically configured Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Cyl, Hd, Pre. LZ. Sec, and Size d. Select the appropriate parameters ac-cording to your drive specification. e. Perform steps a - d above to set Hard Disk 2:. Detected by system. You may not make any entries in this field. Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Feature Control used to configure the floppy and hard disk controllers and I/O ports: The selections for each Embedded Feature Control are: Serial Port 1: COM1 COM2 DISABLED Serial Port 2: COM1 COM2 DISABLED Parallel Port LPT1 LPT2 LPT3 DISABLED Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 A third BIOS SETUP screen can be accessed by using the PgUp or PgDn keys. This screen offers security features that allow you to upgrade the data stored in the “Flash” EPROM and enable password sup-port. Figure D-3 illustrates the third BIOS SETUP screen. Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 Flash Programming: ENABLED DISABLED Supervisor Password: PASSWORD DISABLED ENTER PASSWORD Supervisor Options: CHANGE USER PASSWORD ENABLE USER PASSWORD DISABLE USER PASSWORD CHANGE SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Change User Password: PASSWORD DISABLED ENTER OLD PASSWORD ENTER NEW PASSWORD Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 Save the new values you selected and records them in the CMOS. Your system will automatically reboot with your changes in effect. Loads default configuration values for all the SETUP screens. Exits SETUP without saving any of your changes. Flyer SD User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 Appendix D, Advanced BIOS Setup Password Support Your FLYER SD is capable of supporting supervisor and user passwords. This section describes the features that are supported and explains how to use this new password support. Features Supports User Password of up to 7 alphanumeric...
  • Page 54 Supervisor Options: option. 4. Use the Plus (+) or Minus (-) keys to scroll to the Enable User Password selection and press <Enter>. The SETUP screen password support options will now display the following selections: Flyer SD User’s Manual D-10...
  • Page 55 8. Once your system reboots you will be prompted to enter your password. Type in the password you created in step 6. If you type in an invalid password, you will be notified of the error and re-quested to re- enter the password. Flyer SD User’s Manual D-11...
  • Page 56 2. Use the Up (↑ ↑ ) or Down (↓ ↓ ) arrow key to move the cursor to the Change User Password: option. 3. Use the Plus (+) or Minus (-) keys to scroll to the Enter Old Password selection. 4. Enter your “old” password, as requested and press <Enter>. Flyer SD User’s Manual D-12...
  • Page 57 If, in the unlikely event that the user and the supervisor both forget their passwords, call your authorized ALR dealer for information. To establish a different supervisor password, follow the procedure below: 1.
  • Page 58 If the password that you typed is invalid (for example, more than 7 characters), the system responds with: INVALID Password If the password that you typed is valid, the system responds with: Password Accepted Flyer SD User’s Manual D-14...
  • Page 59 Supervisor Options: option will be available. This option is not accessible if you are not signed on as a supervisor. The next section “Using Supervisor Options” describes all supervisor options and how they are performed. Flyer SD User’s Manual D-15...
  • Page 60 • Enable User Password • Change Supervisor Password The following sections describe how to access and use the FLYER SD password support as a supervisor. All supervisor options are performed through the SETUP program: 1. Activate the SETUP program by pressing CTRL-ALT-ESC.
  • Page 61 1. Use the Up (↑ ↑ ) or Down (↓ ↓ ) arrow keys to move the cursor to the Supervisor Options: option. 2. Use the Plus (+) or Minus (-) keys to scroll to the Enable User Password selection. 3. Press <Enter>. The system responds with the following: Password Enabled Flyer SD User’s Manual D-17...
  • Page 62 In the unlikely event that both the user and the supervisor forget their passwords, call your authorized ALR dealer for information. Flyer SD User’s Manual D-18...
  • Page 63 Flash EPROM The FLYER SD is yet another system from ALR to incorporate a “Flash” EPROM for the BIOS. Before explaining just what a “Flash” EPROM is, it may be useful to understand what a standard EPROM is and how it works.

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