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Product Configuration This product consists of the items listed below. Make sure that the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 package contains all of the items. If any of them is missing or broken, contact your local retailer. Note that the registration card is required for providing you with information on new products.
Attaching Rack Mount Brackets ........17 4. System Reference............ 19 Specifications..............19 System Block Diagram ...........23 Expansion Bus Signals ...........24 Troubleshooting...............26 If the power supply won't be turned on .....26 If the PCI board in the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 won't be recognized ............26 FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
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List of Tables Table 2.1. PCI Expansion Slot Numbers, Bus Numbers, Device Numbers and Interrupt Pins......11 Table 4.1. Specifications of the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 ..... 19 Table 4.2. Specifications of the BUS-PC(PCI)......22 Table 4.3. Restrictions on Expansion Slot Signals [32-bit PCI Bus Rev.2.1 (+5V)] < 1 / 2 >.... 24 Table 4.3.
Introduction 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the FA-PAC(PCI)F13. The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 is an expansion bus unit connected to a personal computer to provide the PC with additional PCI bus expansion slots. The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 package consists of the following components: - FA-PAC(PCI)F13 : Expansion unit...
Introduction Limited Three-Year Warranty CONTEC Products are warranted by CONTEC Co., LTD. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to three years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned...
- Do not plug or unplug the board into/from the slot with the PC main unit or FA-PAC(PCI)F13 powered, or it may cause a fault. Be sure to turn off the PC main unit or FA-PAC(PCI)F13 before plugging or unplugging the board.
- It is very dangerous to use the unit with water, liquid, or metal (conductive) chips left inside. Be careful not to let such foreign matters in the unit. Restrictions The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 can only be used with certain personal computers and boards. Be sure to verify operating capabilities before using. <Personal computer compatibility>...
Chapter 3 Setup Chapter 3 describes the required procedures, from installing the BUS-PC(PCI) board to starting up the system. Chapter 4 System Reference Chapter 4 describes the specifications of this product and the check items for troubleshooting. Chapter 5 Index FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
Figure 2.2. BUS-PC(PCI) Mounting Drawing Connect the attached connection cable. LED1 Comes on when powered. BUS-PAC(PCI) Figure 2.3. BUS-PAC(PCI) Mounting Drawing Connect the attached connection cable. Connect the ATX power supply control cable. (Already connected) LED1 Comes on when powered. FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
Major Parts of Each Component PC-MB14(PCI) CONTEC PC-MB14(PCI) SLOT1 SLOT2 SLOT3 SLOT4 SLOT5 SLOT6 SLOT7 SLOT8 BUF SLOT SLOT9 SLOT10 SLOT11 SLOT12 SLOT13 Figure 2.4. PC-MB14(PCI) Mounting Drawing CN1, CN2 Connect the power supply connector of the PS/2 power supply.
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+5VDC power indicator LED (Comes on when the power supply is turned on.) LED3 +12VDC power indicator LED (Comes on when the power supply is turned on.) LED4 -12VDC power indicator LED (Comes on when the power supply is turned on.) FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
This assumes that the PC's PCI slot in which the BUS-PC(PCI) has been plugged has a bus number of 0 assigned. This assumes that the PC's PCI slot in which the BUS-PC(PCI) has been plugged has an array of interrupt pins INTA, INTB, INTC, and INTD. FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
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Major Parts of Each Component FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
- When installing the board, follow the relevant instructions in the manual coming with your PC. - Before installing the board, disconnect the power plug of the PC from the wall outlet. - Before installing the board, take off all precious metals from your hands and wrists. FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
Connecting the BUS-PAC(PCI) to the BUS-PC(PCI) After installing the BUS-PC(PCI) board, connect the board to the BUS-PAC(PCI). The connection cable is a 96-pin shielded cable. The connection cable has the same type of connectors at both ends. Figure 3.2. Cable Connection FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
(2) Turn on the PC. (3) The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 is turned on in synchronization with the PC power supply. (4) Make sure that the POWER LED on the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 is Turning off the system (1) Turn off the PC. (2) The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 enters the sleep mode in synchronization with the PC power supply.
Setup Note To add more expansion slots using the FA-PAC(PCI)F13, plug another BUS-PC(PCI) board in an expansion slot in the PC main unit as illustrated below. The bus cannot be expanded from any added expansion slot on the BUS-PAC(PCI). Figure 3.3. Bus Expansion Using a Set of Three...
Setup Attaching Rack Mount Brackets The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 can be rack mounted using the attached brackets. The brackets can be used in two ways as illustrated below. Rack-mount the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 using the brackets by the appropriate method suitable for the operating environment.
System Reference 4. System Reference Specifications Table 4.1. Specifications of the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 Item Specification Compatible bus 32-bit PCI bus Rev.2.1 (+5V type) Address space 32-bit memory address, I/O address Interrupt level INTA-INTD Bus operating clock 33MHz Max. Attached connection cable...
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- Fan filter : About 1 year (in an office environment kept at a temperature of 25°C and a humidity of 60%) CONTEC provides replacement parts. When you need one, contact your local dealer or the CONTEC Information Center. FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
AIR OUT FAN (191.0) AIR FLOW FAN [mm ] Figure 4.1. Outside Dimensions of the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 (The parenthesized dimensions are measured with the rack mount brackets attached.) Notes! - When using this unit, keep it at least 20mm away from any object such as the wall for cooling purposes.
122.0 x 107.0 x 18.5 mm Weight 100g *1) If the PC is turned on in prior to the FA-PAC(PCI)F13, no PCI board in the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 is recognized. *2) The current consumption assumes that only the PC is turned on without turning on the FA-PAC(PCI)F13.
Expansion Bus Signals The signals for PCI bus expansion slots provided by the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 have the following restrictions. For the function of each signal line, refer to the PCI Bus Standard. The input/output directions indicate the input (I) and output (O) viewed from the mounted board.
The asterisk [*] following a signal name indicates "active low". *1 : This signal is left unconnected (OPEN) ; it is independed of PC main unit. *2 : This signal is independent of the PC main unit; it is processed uniquely by the buffer board. FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
- Check whether the expansion bus cable has been connected correctly. - Check whether the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 was turned on in prior to the - Consult the manufacturer of your PC to check whether the PCI BIOS in the PC supports the PCI-to-PCI bridge.
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Index 5. Index Block Diagram, 23 Setup, 13 Bus Signals, 24 Specifications, 19 Starting up, 15 Connection, 14 Troubleshooting, 26 Each Component, 7 Features, 1 Handling Precautions, 3 Introduction,1 Liability, 2 Restrictions, 4 Rack Mount Brackets, 17 FA-PAC(PCI)F13...
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