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Page 2 PCA-6134P Half-size 386SX/486SLC CPU Card with Flash/ROM Disk User's Manual...
Page 3: Copyright Notice
Copyright notice This document is copyrighted, 1994, by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd., reserves the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd.
Page 4: Technical Support
A message to the customer..Advantech customer services Each and every Advantech product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure reliable performance in the unusual and demanding conditions typical of industrial environments. Whether your new Advantech equipment is destined for the laboratory or...
Page 5: Product Warranty
Product warranty Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any products which have been...
Page 6: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual Thank you for purchasing the PCA-6134P Half-size 386SX/ 486SLC/486SLC2 CPU Card with Flash/ROM Disk. We de- signed this manual to help you quickly and easily set up and install your card. You can use the manual in two ways:...
Page 7: Packing List
Packing list Before you begin installing your card, please make sure that the following materials have been shipped: • 1 PCA-6134P CPU card • 1 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard adapter • 1 hard disk drive (IDE) interface cable (40 pin) • 1 floppy disk drive interface cable (34 pin) •...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration ..........1 Introduction ................2 Specifications ................. 3 Locating components ............4 Jumpers and connectors ............6 SIMM memory modules ............7 Flash/ROM disk..............7 Safety precautions ..............8 Jumper settings ..............8 Card default setting .............. 8 How to set jumpers ..............
Page 9 Serial ports ................20 RS-232 connections ............20 RS-232/422/485 serial port connections ......21 Chapter 4 Power-up ..............25 Chapter 5 BIOS Diagnostics and Setup ........27 POST (Power On Self Tests) ..........28 System test and initialization ..........28 System configuration verification ........
Page 10 Appendix B Programming the Watchdog Timer ....53 Programming the watchdog timer ........54 Appendix C Upgrading ............. 55 Installing DRAM (SIMMs) ..........56 Installing PC/104 modules ..........57 Appendix D Detailed System Information ....... 59 Appendix E Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...... 71 General maintenance ............
Page 11: Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration
Hardware Configuration This chapter gives background informa- tion on the PCA-6134P. It then shows you how to configure the card to match your application and prepare it for installation into your PC. Sections include: • Card specifications • Locating components •...
Page 12: Introduction
The watchdog timer ensures that the CPU will be reset if it stops due to a program or EMI problem, allowing the PCA-6134P to be used in stand-alone systems or unattended environments. The PCA-6134P’s industrial-grade construction ensures...
Page 13: Specifications
Specifications ! ! ! ! ! System • CPU: 40MHz 80386SX/80486SLC/80486SLC2 • Bus interface: ISA (PC/AT) bus • Data bus: 16 bit • DMA channels: 7 • Interrupt levels: 15 • Processing ability: 32 bit • Bus speed: 8 MHz •...
Page 14: Locating Components
This section identifies the location of the card's major components. It also includes a list of the function of each of the card jumpers. The figure on the following page gives an overall view of the card. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 15 PCA-6134P PCB layout Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration...
Page 16: Jumpers And Connectors
JP9, 10, 11 SSD device selection J14, 15, 18, 22, 24, 25, RS-232/422/485 selection 28, 29 JP16 Display type: color/mono JP19 Parallel port IRQ selection JP20 Parallel port DACK selection JP21 Parallel port DRQ selection JP23 Parity check enable/disable PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 17: Simm Memory Modules
Jumpers and connectors, cont. Number Function Page HDD connector FDD connector Parallel/printer connector CN4/CN5 PC/104 connector COM1 RS-232 serial port COM2 RS-232/422/485 serial port SIMM memory modules On the left end of the card (away from the mounting bracket) are the two SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) sockets which hold the card’s DRAM memory.
Page 18: Safety Precautions
If this configuration matches your needs, you may not need to change the jumpers at all. The default configuration is as follows: • Watchdog invokes system reset • Parity checking enabled • Parallel port IRQ7, DRQ1, DACK1 • Color display attached PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 19: How To Set Jumpers
How to set jumpers You configure your card to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them.
Page 20: Parallel Port Irq, Dack And Drq Selection (Jp19, Jp20, Jp21)
You can set the parity checking to enabled/disabled. If you use memory without a parity bit, you must disable parity checking. The next table shows the options: Parity check options JP23 Setting Open Enabled (default) Closed Disabled PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 21: Chapter 2 Installation
Installation This chapter gives a general procedure for installing your CPU card into an PC chassis with an AT-compatible passive backplane. For specific instructions, consult the user’s manual for your chassis. Before you begin, double check the jumper settings for the card (described in Chapter 1).
Page 22 When you are finished installing the CPU card, replace the card hold-down bracket you removed in Step 2, replace the chassis cover and power-up your system. Dimensions for SBC (Single Board Computer) installation appear on page 10. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 23: Chapter 3 Connecting Peripherals
Peripherals This chapter tells how to connect periph- erals, switches and indicators to the PCA-6134P board. You can access most of the connectors from at the top of the board while it is installed in the chassis. If you have a number of cards installed, or...
Page 24 The following table lists the connectors on the PCA-6134P. See Chapter 1 for help locating the connectors. Component Label Page HDD (IDE) connector FDD connector Parallel port PC/104 connector CN4, CN5 Keyboard connectors J1, J3 Reset switch connector Power LED and keylock connector...
Page 25: Floppy Drive Connections
Floppy drive connections You can attach up to two floppy disk drives to the PCA-6134P's on- board controller. You can use any combination of 5.25" (360 KB and 1.2 MB) and/or 3.5" (720 KB and 1.44 MB) drives. The card comes with a 34-pin daisy-chain drive connector cable.
Page 26: Ide Hard Drive Connections
IDE hard drive connections You can attach two IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) hard disk drives to the PCA-6134P internal controller. The card comes with a 40-pin flat-cable piggyback cable. This cable has three identical 40- pin flat-cable connectors. Wire number 1 on the cable is red or blue, the other wires are gray.
Page 27: Keyboard Connectors
5. The pin assignments for the connector appear in Appendix D. Keyboard connectors The PCA-6134P board provides two keyboard connectors. A 5-pin connector (J1) supports passive backplane applications. A second 6-pin mini-DIN connector (J3) on the card mounting bracket supports single-board-computer applications.
Page 28: Power Led And Keylock (Jp5)
JP1 is open. When jumper JP1 is closed, the CPU is fixed in Turbo mode. To switch into Turbo mode from the keyboard simultaneous- ly press the Ctrl, Alt and keypad plus (+) keys. To switch into non- Turbo mode press the Ctrl, Alt and keypad minus (-) keys. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 29: Turbo Led (Jp2)
SBC power connector In single-board-computer (non-passive-backplane) applications you will need to connect power directly to the PCA-6134P board using connector J2. This connector is fully compatible with the standard PC power supply connector for a 3.5" FDD (or HDD). See...
Page 30: Serial Ports
Serial ports The PCA-6134P offers two serial ports: one RS-232 and one RS-232/422/485. These ports let you connect to serial devices (a mouse, printers, etc.) or a communication network. You can select the address for each port (3F8H [COM1], 2F8H [COM2] or 3E8H) or disable it, using the BIOS Advanced Setup program, covered in Chapter 5.
Page 31: Rs-232/422/485 Serial Port Connections
RS-232/422/485 serial port connections RS-422 and RS-485 are popular for industrial and laboratory communication because they offer high noise resistance and long range (up to 4000 ft, 1200 m). RS-422 is commonly used for two-way communication between two devices, whereas RS-485 is used for communication between a single master and a network of slave modules.
Page 32 Pin assignments appear in the following table. Pins 1 and 4 share the Data+ wire. Pins 2 and 3 share the Data- wire. Computer A Device B Signal Signal TX- – Data- – 1 RX- – – 4 Data+ TX+ – – 2 RX+ – – 3 PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 33 RS-422/RS-485 driver and receiver circuit The following figure shows the circuits for the card's RS-422 and RS-485 driver and receiver. Driver and receiver circuit Now that you have made all the required external connections, you can close up your chassis (as described in Chapter 2). If you are installing any other cards, do it now.
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Page 35: Chapter 4 Power-Up
Power-up After you have set the jumpers (Chapter 1), installed SIMMs (Appendix C), installed the card (Chapter 2) and made all external connections (Chapter 3), you are ready to power-up your system. Chapter 4 Power-up...
Page 36 3. Depress the optional reset switch Use of each of these methods will erase data from the system RAM memory. If you can, save any data stored in memory to a hard or floppy disk before you reset your system. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 37: Chapter 5 Bios Diagnostics And Setup
BIOS Diagnostics and Setup This chapter describes the card’s diag- nostic tests and how to set BIOS configu- ration data. BIOS POST (Power On Self Test) test codes appear in Appendix F. Chapter 5 BIOS Diagnostics and Setup...
Page 38: Post (Power On Self Tests)
These routines check the current system configuration against the values stored in the card’s CMOS memory. If they don’t match, the program outputs an error message. You will then need to run the BIOS setup program to set the configuration information in memory. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 39: Running The Setup Program
3. The CMOS memory has lost power and the configuration information has been erased. The PCA-6134P’s CMOS memory has integral lithium battery backup. The battery backup should last ten years in normal service, but when it finally runs down, you will need to replace it. Contact your sales representative or distributor for details.
Page 40: Bios Setup Main Menu
F6: Loads all features in the Advanced CMOS Setup with the BIOS Setup defaults. F7: Loads all features in the Advanced CMOS Setup with the Power-On defaults (the values in the CMOS when the system was started). F10: Saves all changed made to Setup and exits program. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 41: Standard Cmos Setup
Standard CMOS Setup Standard CMOS setup configures options that most users will need to change. Highlight Standard CMOS Setup in the main screen and press <ENTER>. A warning message appears (shown below) whenever you select either Standard CMOS Setup or Advanced CMOS Setup from the main screen.
Page 42 Head WPcomp LZone Sect Size 10 MB 20 MB 31 MB 62 MB 47 MB 65535 20 MB 31 MB 65535 30 MB 65535 112 MB 65535 20 MB 65535 35 MB 65535 50 MB 20 MB PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 43 Type Cyln Head WPcomp LZone Sect Size 65535 43 MB 20 MB 41 MB 65535 57 MB 1024 1023 60 MB 30 MB 43 MB 30 MB 10 MB 54 MB 65535 69 MB 44 MB 65535 69 MB 41 MB 65535 68 MB 53 MB...
Page 44 Note: If you are running your system on a non-dedicated file server, and you do not want the AMI BIOS to report any keyboard, video or floppy disk drive errors during POST, set the AMI BIOS Keyboard, Primary display and floppy disk features to “Not Installed.” PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 45: Advanced Cmos Setup
Advanced CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup controls system settings and the ALI M1217 chipset’s configuration registers. Adjusting these parameters may improve system performance, but make a note of the original settings before you make any changes. Some combina- tions of settings may cause your system to crash or become unreliable.
Page 46 The above settings shadow ROMs on plug-in cards. You will need to know the addresses of the ROMs. Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled (default) Enabled IDE Block Mode Transfer Disabled (default) Enabled Serial Port 1 3F8H (default) 2F8H 3E8H Disabled Serial Port 2 2F8H (default) 3F8H 2E8H Disabled PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 47 Feature Available options Parallel Port 378H (default) 278H 3BCH Disabled Parallel Port Mode Normal (default) ECP + EPP Bi-direction IDE Controller Enabled (default) Disabled Floppy Controller Enabled (default) Disabled Watchdog Timer Setting 16 min 48 seconds 08 min 24 seconds 04 min 12 seconds 02 min...
Page 48: Auto Configuration With Bios Defaults
The BIOS will then perform a memory test, and attempt to boot your system. Be sure that your DOS system files are located on either drive A: or on your hard disk drive. If they are not, the BIOS will not be able to boot your system. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 49: Quick Start For Experienced Users
Quick Start for experienced users This Quick Start section puts all the vital configuration information in one place. If you need more information about any setting, just check the appropriate page reference. Quick Start for experienced users...
Page 50: Check Card Default Setting
JP8 Watchdog timer – reset, IRQ15 p.9 Watchdog timer settings Setting System reset (default) IRQ15 ! ! ! ! ! JP19, 20, 21 Parallel port IRQ, DACK and DRQ p.10 Parallel port IRQ selection JP19 IRQ7 (default) IRQ5 PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 51: Install Memory
Parallel port DACK selection JP20 DACK DACK1 (default) DACK3 Parallel port DRQ selection JP21 DRQ1 (default) DRQ3 ! ! ! ! ! JP23 Parity check p.10 Parity check options JP23 Setting Open Enabled (default) Closed Disabled ! ! ! ! ! Serial port - RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 p.21 Serial port setup RS-232...
Page 52: Connect Peripherals
Reset switch (JP4) p.17 Reset Close the pins of JP4, then open them. ! ! ! ! ! Power LED and keylock (JP5) p.18 Power LED and keylock Function LED Power (+5 V No connection Ground Keyboard lock Ground PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 53 ! ! ! ! ! Hard disk drive LED (JP3) p.18 Marks on circuit board indicate polarity. ! ! ! ! ! Turbo switch (JP1) p.18 Turbo switch settings Turbo Closed Non-Turbo, keyboard switchable Open To switch the CPU into Turbo mode from the keyboard simulta- neously press the Ctrl, Alt and keypad plus (+) keys.
Page 54: Power Up
Power up your chassis following the procedure described in the chassis user manual. If you have problems, see Appendix E, Maintenance and Troubleshooting. BIOS error codes appear in Appendix F. Set up the BIOS BIOS setup information appears in Chapter 5. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 55: Appendix A Flash/Rom Disk
Flash/ROM Disk Appendix A Flash/ROM Disk...
Page 56: Memory Devices
The PCA-6134P features an internal Flash/ROM disk drive. This drive emulates a floppy disk drive by using solid-state memory chips (Flash or EPROM) to store programs and data instead of the magnetic particles on the mechanical drive’s disk. The Flash/ROM disk offers much faster access times than a floppy or hard disk and greatly increased reliability in harsh environments.
Page 57: Drive Capacity
Drive capacity The size of the emulated drive depends on the size and number of the chips you install. For example, if you install three 512 KB chips, you will have 3 x 512 KB = 1.536 MB, equivalent to a 1.44 MB floppy.
Page 58 The actual drive letter assigned by DOS to the Flash/ROM disk depends on the floppy or hard disks installed in the system. If you are using a DOS version prior to DOS 5.0, the drive designation may also differ. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 59 DOS 5.0 (and later) Floppy disks The Flash/ROM disk will replace the corresponding floppy disk. For example, if you have a single floppy disk (drive A:) and assign the Flash/ROM disk to be the 1st drive (both switches 5 and 6 are on), any drive operations directed at drive A: will go to the Flash/ ROM disk.
Page 60: Booting From The Flash/Rom Disk
Inserting memory devices After you’ve set all the jumpers and switches on the PCA-6134P, insert the appropriate memory devices into the card’s sockets. Remember that you will need to program EPROMs before you insert them.
Page 61: File Copy Utility
File copy utility The utility program COOKROM.EXE, included on the card's utility disk, splits the files on a diskette into a series of binary files. You can then use an external programmer to copy the files to EPROM or +12 V Flash memory chips. It produces up to three files, depending on the size of the source files.
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Page 63: Appendix B Programming The Watchdog Timer
Programming the Watchdog Timer The PCA-6134P is equipped with a watchdog timer that resets the CPU or generates an interrupt if processing comes to a standstill for whatever reason. This feature ensures system reliability in industrial stand-alone and unmanned environments.
Page 64: Programming The Watchdog Timer
GOSUB 2000 REM Task #2, takes 2 sec to complete X=INP(&H043) REM Disable the watchdog 1000 REM Subroutine #2, takes 2 seconds to com- plete 1070 RETURN 2000 REM Subroutine #2, takes 2 seconds to com- plete 2090 RETURN PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 65: Appendix C Upgrading
Upgrading This appendix gives instructions for increasing the capabilities of your CPU card. It covers: • DRAM memory isnstallation (SIMMs) • Installing PC/104 modules Appendix C Upgrading...
Page 66: Installing Dram (Simms)
1. Locate the CPU card’s memory banks, shown in the figure on page 5. 2. Install the SIMM cards. Install each SIMM so that its chips face away from the CPU and its gold pins point down into the SIMM socket. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 67: Installing Pc/104 Modules
70ns (or faster) memory. At lower speeds 80 ns memory should be sufficient. Installing PC/104 modules The PCA-6134P's PC/104 connector let you attach PC/104 modules. These modules perform the functions of traditional plug-in expan- sion cards, but save space and valuable slots. Advantech modules include: •...
Page 68 PC/104 module dimensions (mm) PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 69: Appendix D Detailed System Information
Detailed System Information This appendix contains information of a detailed or specialized nature. It includes: • Parallel connector pin assignments • HDD connector pin assignments • FDD connector pin assignments • Keyboard connector pin assignments • PC/104 connector pin assignments •...
Page 70 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 - ACKNOWLEDGE BUSY PAPER EMPTY + SELECT - AUTO FEED - ERROR - INIT PRINTER - SELECT INPUT 18-25 GROUND HDD connector (CN1) Signal Signal - RST N.C. N.C. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 71 Signal Signal IORDY BALE N.C. -IO CS16 N.C. A2 CS0 -ACT FDD connector (CN2) Signal 1-33 (odd) GROUND HIGH DENSITY 4, 6 UNUSED INDEX MOTOR ENABLE A DRIVER SELECT B DRIVER SELECT A MOTOR ENABLE B DIRECTION STEP PULSE WRITE DATA WRITE ENABLE TRACK 0 WRITE PROTECT...
Page 72 SMEMR* DACK6* SA18 IOW* SD10 DRQ6 SA17 IOR* SD11 DACK7* SA16 DACK3* SD12 DRQ7 SA15 DRQ3 SD13 SA14 DACK1* SD14 MASTER* SA13 DRQ1 SD15 SA12 REFRESH* (KEY) SA11 SYSCLK SA10 IRQ7 IRQ6 IRQ5 IRQ4 IRQ3 DACK2* BALE PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 73 Card connector pin assignments – Side A I/O pin Signal name Input/Output -I/O CH CK Input Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output Input/Output I/O CHRDY Input Output SA19 Input/Output SA18 Input/Output SA17 Input/Output SA16 Input/Output SA15 Input/Output SA14 Input/Output SA13 Input/Output SA12...
Page 74 Output -SMSMR Output -IOW Input/Output -IOR Input/Output -DRACK3 Output DRQ3 Input -DRACK1 Output DRQ1 Input -REFRESH Input/Output Output IRQ7 Input IRQ6 Input IRQ5 Input IRQ4 Input IRQ3 Input -DACK2 Output Output BALE Output +5Vdc Power Output Ground PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 75 Card connector pin assignments – Side C I/O pin Signal name Input/Output SBHE Input/Output LA23 Input/Output LA22 Input/Output LA21 Input/Output LA20 Input/Output LA19 Input/Output LA18 Input/Output LA17 Input/Output -MEMR Input/Output -MEMW Input/Output SD08 Input/Output SD09 Input/Output SD10 Input/Output SD11 Input/Output SD12 Input/Output SD13...
Page 76 Parallel printer port 1 (LPT 2) 380-38F SDLC, bisynchronous 2 3A0-3AF Bisynchronous 1 3B0-3BF Monochrome display and printer adapter (LPT 1) 3C0-3CF Reserved 3D0-3DF Color/graphics monitor adapter 3F0-3F7 Diskette controller 3F8-3FF Serial port 1 Watchdog timer enable and trigger PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 77 System information I/O addresses Address Description 00-0D * Real-time clock information Second Second alarm Minutes Minute alarm Hours Hours alarm Day of week Date of month Month Year Status register A Status register B Status register C Status register D * Diagnostic status byte * Shutdown status byte Diskette drive type byte, drives A and B...
Page 78 CH3 base and current word count Read status register/Write command register Write mode register Read temporary register/Write command register Write mode register Clear byte pointer flip-flop Read status register/Write command register Write mode register Write all mask register bus PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 79 DMA page addresses Page register I/O address DMA Channel 0 0087 DMA Channel 1 0083 DMA Channel 2 0081 DMA Channel 3 0082 DMA Channel 5 008B DMA Channel 6 0089 DMA Channel 7 008A Refresh 008F Interrupt assignments Priority Interrupt# Interrupt source Parity error detected...
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Page 81: Appendix E Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting This appendix describes the general maintenance that your CPU card requires to ensure reliable operation. It then gives some solutions to common card trouble- shooting problems. Appendix E Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Page 82: General Maintenance
Inspect all cables and connectors to verify that they are securely fastened to their connecting components. Worn or stressed cables or connectors should be replaced. All peripheral equipment used with the PCA-6134P should be properly maintained. Malfunctioning equipment should be immedi- ately replaced to prevent damage to the CPU.
Page 83: Industrial Pc System Troubleshooting Guide
Industrial PC system troubleshooting guide PROBLEM Will not boot up SOLUTION Make sure that all cards on the passive backplane are firmly seated in their slots. Clean the pins on the cards and slot connectors on the passive backplane if necessary. Check the DC output of the power supply.
Page 84 Check COM port assignment. When using standard C, Pascal or BASIC serial port commands, make sure that either the port’s DTR/DSR and RTS/CTS lines are looped back (shorted together in the connector), or the COM port PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 85 is set to loop back mode. Test using diagnostic software such as Checklt or QAPlus. (The test has to be in RS-232 mode) The RS-232 interface relies on good grounding for reliable opera- tion. Check that all equipment has a good connection to ground, and that the ground potential is the same at both locations.
Page 86 RTC and/or writes improper data to the RTC. PROBLEM Software SOLUTION Make sure that the memory, system configuration, display and HDD space meet the minimum requirements of the software. Make sure the software is properly installed. Check for and remove viruses. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 87: Appendix F Ami Bios Error Codes
AMI BIOS Error Codes This appendix lists the codes generated by the AMI BIOS if it encounters a hardware error during its POST (Power On Self Test) routines. Appendix F AMI BIOS Error Codes...
Page 88: Power On Self Tests
You can also determine the number of the test that failed by reading the LED indicators on the top of the PCA-6134P board. Please make a note of any BIOS error codes before you contact Advantech for technical support.
Page 89: Non-Fatal Error Messages
Beeps Meaning Processor error – The card's CPU has generated an error. 8042 Gate A20 failure – The keyboard controller (8042) contains the Gate A20 switch which allows the CPU to operate in protected mode. This error message means that the BIOS is not able to switch the CPU into protected mode.
Page 90 BIOS Setup Program to see if the correct hard disk has been set. You may need to run the Hard Disk Utility to correct this problem. D: drive failure The BIOS cannot get any response from hard disk drive D:. You may need to replace the disk. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 91 Diskette boot failure The diskette used to boot-up in floppy drive A: is corrupt, which means you cannot use it to boot-up the system. Use another boot diskette and follow the instructions on the screen. Display switch not proper Jumper JP16 is set incorrectly. (Remember to shut down the system first).
Page 92 XXXX is the address (in hexadecimal) at which the error occurred. Parity error ???? The BIOS has encountered a parity error with some memory in the system, but it is unable to determine the address of the error. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 93 The following list of checkpoint codes gives the number for each checkpoint for the AMI BIOS POST. Codes are Copyright AMI- BIOS CHECK-POINT © 1991 American Megatrends Inc., All Rights Reserved. 1346 Oakbrook Dr. #120. GA 30093. Phone: (404)-263- 8181, Fax: (404)-263-9381 Code Description of check-point Processor register test about to start.
Page 94 Going to initialize global data for turbo switch. Global data initialization is over. Any initialization after interrupt vector to be done next. Initialization after interrupt vector is complete. Going for monochrome mode setting. Monochrome mode setting is done. Going for Color mode setting. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 95 Color mode setting is done. About to go for toggle parity before optional ROM test. Toggle parity over. About to give control for nay setup required before optional video ROM check. Processing before video ROM control is done. About to look for optional video ROM and give control. Optional video ROM control is done.
Page 96 Memory size display stared. This will be updated during memory test. Going for sequential and random memory test. Memory test below 1 M complete. Going to adjust memory size for relocation/shadow. Memory size adjusted due to relocation/shadow. Memory test above 1 M to follow. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 97 Memory test above 1 M complete. Going to prepare to go back to real mode. CPU registers are saved including memory size. Going to enter in real mode. Shutdown successful, CPU in real mode. Going to restore registers saved during preparation for shutdown Registers restored.
Page 98 Any init before C800 optional ROM control is over. Optional ROM check and control will be done next. Optional ROM control is done. About to give control to do any required processing after optional ROM returns control. PCA-6134P User's Manual...
Page 99 Any initialization required after optional ROM test over. Going to setup timer data area and printer base address. Return after setting timer and printer base address. Going to set the RS-232 base address. Returned after RS-232 base address. Going to do any initialization before coprocessor test. Required initialization before coprocessor is over.
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Page 101: Appendix D Card Dimensions
Card Dimensions This appendix shows the card dimensions of the PCA-6134P. Appendix G Card Dimensions...
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