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  • Page 1 M9N System User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 C o p y r i g h t Copyright 1997 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 4 10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
  • Page 5 14. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 15. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
  • Page 6 C D - R O M S a f e t y W a r n i n g DANGER INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL SEHEN. ATTENTION RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE. EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
  • Page 7 C a u t i o n o n L i t h i u m B a t t e r i e s CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 8 FCC Class A Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 9 A b o u t t h i s M a n u a l Purpose This user’s guide aims to give you all the information you need to operate the system properly. Manual Structure This user’s guide consists of five chapters. Chapter 1 System Board This chapter describes the system board and all its major...
  • Page 10 Conventions The following are the conventions used in this manual: Represents text input by the user. Text entered by user Denotes actual messages that Screen messages appear on the screen. , etc. Represent the actual keys that you have to press on the keyboard. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Board Features ..............1-1 Major Components...........1-2 Layout..............1-3 Jumpers and Connectors .........1-4 1.4.1 Jumper and Connector Locations ....1-4 1.4.2 Jumper Settings ........1-5 1.4.3 Connector Functions........1-6 ESD Precautions............1-7 Video Memory Upgrade ...........1-8 ASM Pro ..............1-9 Remote Diagnostic Management ......1-10 1.8.1 Installing the RDM Module.......
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 CPU Board Layout..............2-2 Jumper Locations ............ 2-2 Jumper Settings............2-3 Memory Upgrade ............. 2-4 2.4.1 Memory Configurations ......2-4 2.4.2 Installing a DIMM ........2-5 2.4.3 Removing a DIMM ........2-6 2.4.3 Reconfiguring the System ......2-7 Installing the Processor Heat Sink and Fan....
  • Page 13 Advanced System Configuration ......3-11 3.3.1 Internal Cache (CPU Cache) ....3-11 3.3.2 External Cache (CPU Cache) ....3-12 3.3.3 ECC/Parity Mode Selection ..... 3-12 3.3.4 Operation of ECC ........3-13 3.3.5 Memory at 15MB-16MB......3-13 PCI System Configuration........3-14 3.4.1 PCI IRQ Setting........
  • Page 14 Chapter 4 LAN Information DOS and Windows 3.1 Setup for Novell NetWare Clients ............4-2 4.1.1 Automatic configuration......4-2 4.1.2 Test the adapter and install network drivers............4-2 4.1.3 Test the adapter with a responder on the network (optional) ........ 4-3 4.1.4 Troubleshooting.........
  • Page 15 5.1.2 Quick Way to Execute AFlash ....5-3 SCSISelect Configuration Utility.......5-4 5.2.1 Overview...........5-4 5.2.2 Utility Options..........5-6 5.2.3 Configuring Multiple SCSI Controllers..5-20 5.2.4 Disk Drives Over 1 GByte ....... 5-21...
  • Page 16 List of Figures System Board Layout..........1-3 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations ..1-4 Installing a Video Memory Chip........ 1-8 Installing the RDM Module ........1-10 CPU Board Layout ........... 2-2 Pentium II CPU Board Jumper Locations ....2-2 Installing a DIMM .............
  • Page 17 List of Figures (continued) Boot Device Configuration........5-11 SCSI Device Configuration........5-12 Advanced Configuration Options ......5-15 SCSI Disk Utilities Screen ........5-18 List of Tables System Board Jumper Settings ........5 Connector Functions ........... 6 System Error Messages ..........12 Settings for CPU Core/Bus Frequency Ratio (JP1)................2-3 ITP Debug Port (JP2) ..........2-3...

  • Page 18: Chapter 1 System Board

    C h a p t e r System Board Features The M9N is a dual-processor system board that supports the Intel Pentium II CPU. It contains an exclusive connector for the CPU board that carries two slots for the Pentium II CPU modules. This high-performance 64-bit system board utilizes both the ISA and the PCI local bus architecture.

  • Page 19: Major Components

    Major Components The system board has the following major components: CPU board slot Two ISA and five PCI bus slots (one PCI slot may include an optional RAID port) 256-KB Flash ROM for system BIOS System clock/calendar with battery backup 50-pin Fast SCSI-II and two 68-pin Wide SCSI interfaces Two 24-pin RDM interfaces IDE hard disk and diskette drive interfaces...

  • Page 20: Layout

    Layout Figure 1-1 shows the system board components. 1 Keyboard port Wide SCSI connector 2 2 Mouse port Wide SCSI connector 1 3 Parallel port Narrow SCSI connector 4 Video port Diskette drive connector 5 RJ-45 connector EIDE connector 6 USB connector Battery 7 CPU board slot RDM connectors...

  • Page 21: Jumpers And Connectors

    Jumpers and Connectors 1.4.1 Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 1-2 shows the jumper and connector locations on the system board. Figure 1-2 System Board Jumper and Connector Locations Jumpers are prefixed “JP”. Connectors are prefixed “CN”. The blackened pin of a jumper represents pin 1.

  • Page 22: Jumper Settings

    1.4.2 Jumper Settings Table 1-1 lists the system board jumpers with their corresponding settings and functions. Table 1-1 System Board Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Function Software Shutdown Control for CN4 Enabled Disabled BIOS Type Branded 2-3* Generic Password Security Check password 2-3* Bypass password SCSI Channel 1...

  • Page 23: Connector Functions

    1.4.3 Connector Functions Table 1-2 lists the different connectors on the system board and their respective functions. Table 1-2 Connector Functions Connector Function COM 1 CN2, U3, U8 Power connectors COM 2 Software shutdown connector for 420-watt SPS PS/2 mouse (above) / keyboard (below) connectors Power switch Power LED and keylock connector CN10...

  • Page 24: Esd Precautions

    ESD Precautions Always observe following electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions before installing a system component: Do not remove a component from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most electronic component stores.

  • Page 25: Video Memory Upgrade

    Video Memory Upgrade Larger video memory allows you to display higher resolutions and more colors. The system board comes with a 1-MB video memory onboard upgradable to 2 MB. Follow these steps to upgrade the video memory: Locate the video DRAM upgrade sockets labeled U36 and U37 on the system board.

  • Page 26: Asm Pro

    ASM Pro The ASM Pro is a server management tool based on the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). It detects server problems related to the CPU thermal condition, 5V/3.3V/1.5V detection, or PCI bus utilization calculation. This feature is designed primarily for server supervisors and management information system (MIS) personnel to help them detect errors or potential trouble spots in their network servers through a single management station.

  • Page 27: Remote Diagnostic Management

    Remote Diagnostic Management Remote Diagnostic Management (RDM) network management tool that utilizes modems and telephone lines to control a host of servers from a remote station. It monitors and analyzes the server condition, updates the BIOS settings if necessary, or reboots the server in the event of failure and quickly return it to normal operation.

  • Page 28: Error Messages

    Error Messages Do not continue using the computer if you receive an error message of any type. Note the message and take corrective action. This section explains the different types of error messages and corresponding corrective measures. There are two general types of error messages: Software System 1.9.1...
  • Page 29 Table 1-3 System Error Messages Message Action CMOS Battery Error Replace the RTC chip or contact your dealer. CMOS Checksum Error Check the RTC chip and the necessary jumper. If the battery is still good, run Setup. Display Card Mismatch Run Setup.
  • Page 30 Table 1-3 System Error Messages (continued) Message Action Memory Error at: Check installed DIMMs. MMMM:SSSS:OOO Contact your dealer. (W:XXXX, R:YYYY) where: M: MB, S: Segment, O: Offset, X/Y: write/read pattern Memory Size Mismatch Run Setup. Check if the values shown in the memory CPU Clock Mismatch parameters are correct.

  • Page 31: Correcting Error Conditions

    1.9.3 Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, if an error message says "Press F1 to continue," it is caused by a configuration problem, which can be easily corrected. An equipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an error that causes complete system failure.

  • Page 32: Chapter 2 Cpu Board

    C h a p t e r CPU Board The CPU board carries two sockets to support a powerful dual-CPU configuration. The sockets accommodate the new Intel Pentium II CPU running at 233/266 MHz. The Pentium II CPU incorporates the first-level cache and boasts a new generation of power.

  • Page 33: Layout

    Layout CPU Voltage Regulators DIMM Sockets Pentium II CPU Socket 1 Pentium II CPU Socket 2 Figure 2-1 CPU Board Layout Jumper Locations Figure 2-2 Pentium II CPU Board Jumper Locations User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Table 2-1 Settings for CPU Core/Bus Frequency Ratio (JP1) JP1 Settings CPU Core/Bus Freq. 3.5 * 0 - Pins open 1 - Pins Closed Table 2-2 ITP Debug Port (JP2) CPU 1* CPU 2 0 - Pins open 1 - Pins closed Table 2-3 Clock Settings (JP5)

  • Page 35: Memory Upgrade

    Memory Upgrade The system board comes with eight 168-pin sockets, labeled DIMM1 to DIMM4, that accommodate single-density and double-density DIMMs. The sockets support both the fast-page mode and EDO DIMMs for a total of 512-MB system memory using 128-MB DIMMs. Table 2-4 lists some possible memory configurations.

  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.2 Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, align it with the socket and press it down until the holding clips secure the DIMM in place. The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you slip in a DIMM but does not completely fit, you may have inserted it the wrong way.

  • Page 37: Removing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM, press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before you press the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket. Figure 2-4 Removing a DIMM User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Reconfiguring The System

    2.4.3 Reconfiguring the System You must enter Setup after installing or removing SIMMs to reconfigure the system. Follow these steps to reconfigure the system: Turn the system on. A memory error message appears, indicating that the total memory does not match the value stored in CMOS.

  • Page 39: Installing The Processor Heat Sink And Fan

    Installing the Processor Heat Sink and Fan The Pentium II processor module comes with holes on one side to hold the clips of the heat sink and fan. The upper set of holes (near the latches) on the processor are wider and should match the wider ends of the clips on the heat sink.

  • Page 40: Inserting The Clip Ends To The Processor Holes

    Follow these steps when installing the heat sink and fan to the Pentium II processor module: Remove the thermal tape protector at the back of the heat sink. Insert the wide clip ends to the wide holes on the processor and the narrow clip ends to the narrow holes.

  • Page 41: Locking A Wide Clip End

    Figure 2-7 Locking a Wide Clip End Figure 2-8 Locking a Narrow Clip End Repeat step 3 to lock the other clip. 2-10 User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Installing A Pentium Ii Processor

    Installing a Pentium II Processor Follow these steps to install the Pentium II processor to the socket on the CPU board. Place the retention mechanism over the processor socket on the CPU board. Secure it with the screws that came with the package.

  • Page 43: Installing A Pentium Ii Processor

    Press down the processor module until the golden fingers completely fit into the socket. Figure 2-10 Installing a Pentium II Processor Press the latches on the sides to lock the processor module into place. Figure 2-11 Securing the Pentium II Processor 2-12 User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Removing A Pentium Ii Processor

    Removing a Pentium II Processor Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II CPU module from the slot. Unlock the latches the secure that processor module. Figure 2-12 Unlocking the Module Latches Firmly hold the processor module and pull it out of the socket. Figure 2-13 Removing the Pentium II Processor CPU Board...

  • Page 45: Cpu Board Installation

    CPU Board Installation After setting the jumpers and installing memory modules and CPUs, install the CPU board into the CPU board slot on the system board. Follow these steps to install the CPU board: Position the CPU board over the slot on the system board such that the component side (CPU side) faces upward.

  • Page 46: Chapter 3 Bios Utility

    C h a p t e r BIOS Utility Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad.

  • Page 47: Entering Setup

    Entering Setup To enter Setup, press the key combination You must press while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time. The BIOS Utility main menu then appears: BIOS Utility Basic System Configuration Advanced System Configuration PCI System Configuration Power Saving Configuration System Security...

  • Page 48: Basic System Configuration

    Basic System Configuration Select Basic System Configuration to input configuration values such as date, time, and disk types. The following screen shows the Basic System Configuration menu. Basic System Configuration Page 1/2 Date ..... [MM/DD/YY] Time ..... [HH:MM:SS] Diskette Drive A ..[xx-MB xx-inch] Diskette Drive B ..

  • Page 49: Date And Time

    The following screen shows page 2 of the Basic System Configuration menu. Basic System Configuration Page 2/2 Enhanced IDE Features Hard Disk Block Mode ..[Enabled ] Advanced PIO Mode ..... [Enabled ] Hard Disk Size > 504MB ..[Enabled ] Hard Disk 32-bit Access ..

  • Page 50: Diskette Drives

    Year Time Highlight the items on the time parameter and press to set the time following the hour-minute-second format. Valid values for hour, minute, and second are: Hour Minute Second 3.2.2 Diskette Drives To enter the configuration value for the first diskette drive (drive A), highlight the Diskette Drive A parameter.

  • Page 51: Onboard Ide

    3.2.3 Onboard IDE When set to , this parameter enables the IDE drives installed Enabled in the system. Setting to Disabled deactivates the IDE drives and grays the IDE Drive parameters. 3.2.4 IDE Drives Move the highlight bar to the IDE Drive 0 parameter to configure the first IDE drive (drive C).
  • Page 52 If desired, you can save the values under the option User Cylinder Head Sector IDE Drive 0 (xx MB) ... [User] The next time you boot the system, the BIOS utility does not have to auto-configure your IDE drive as it detects the saved disk information during POST.

  • Page 53: Total Memory

    Choose when asked if you want to save CMOS data. 3.2.5 Total Memory The system automatically detects the total amount of onboard memory during the POST and sets the memory parameters accordingly. If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size. 3.2.6 Enhanced IDE Features Hard Disk Block Mode...

  • Page 54: Num Lock After Boot

    To prevent data loss, set this parameter set to Enabled if you are using a hard disk with more than 504 MB capacity that was previously configured through LBA mode. If you use a hard disk configured through cylinder-head-sector (CHS) mode, set this parameter to .

  • Page 55: Configuration Table

    Even if your setting is Enabled , you may also switch to the text mode while booting by pressing after you hear a beep that indicates the activation of the keyboard. When set to , BIOS is in the conventional text mode where Disabled you see the system initialization details on the screen.

  • Page 56: Advanced System Configuration

    Advanced System Configuration The Advanced System Configuration option allows you to configure the advanced system memory functions. Do not change any settings in the Advanced Configuration if you are not a qualified technician to avoid damaging system. The following screen shows page one of the Advanced System Configuration parameters.

  • Page 57: External Cache (Cpu Cache)

    3.3.2 External Cache (CPU Cache) This parameter enables or disables the second-level cache memory. Cache Scheme This parameter allows you to select Write back Write through for the cache mode. updates the cache but not the Write back memory when there is a write instruction. It updates the memory only when there is an inconsistency between the cache and the memory.

  • Page 58: Operation Of Ecc

    3.3.4 Operation of ECC This parameter allows you to enable or disable the error correction function. In the option Correction Enabled , ECC automatically corrects any single-bit errors detected. For multiple-bit errors detected, ECC only issues an NMI to signal the operating system of the multiple-bit error detection.

  • Page 59: Pci System Configuration

    PCI System Configuration The PCI System Configuration allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. PCI System Configuration Page 1/2 PCI IRQ Setting ... [ Auto INTA INTB INTC INTD PCI Slot 1 .... [--] [--] [--] [--] PCI Slot 2 ....

  • Page 60: Pci Irq Setting

    3.4.1 PCI IRQ Setting This parameter allows for configuration of PCI Auto Manual devices. If you use plug-and-play (PnP) devices, set this parameter Auto . The system then automatically assigns IRQ to the PnP devices. If your PCI device is not a PnP, you can manually assign the interrupt for each device.

  • Page 61: Vga Palette Snoop

    Onboard SCSI1/Onboard SCSI2 These items allow you to manually assign the interrupts for the onboard SCSI hard disks when the PCI IRQ Setting parameter is set . These parameters are grayed and not user-configurable Manual when the PCI IRQ Setting is set to Auto and when the Onboard SCSI1 and Onboard SCSI2 parameters on page 2 are set to...

  • Page 62: Onboard Lan

    3.4.3 Onboard LAN This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN feature. 3.4.4 USB Host Controller This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboard USB host controller and the external USB ports. 3.4.5 Onboard SCSI1 This parameter allows you to enable or disable the onboard SCSI1 device.

  • Page 63: Plug & Play Os

    3.4.8 Plug & Play OS When this parameter is set to , BIOS initializes only PnP boot devices such as SCSI cards. When set to , BIOS initializes all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as sound cards. Set this parameter to only if your operating system is Windows 95.

  • Page 64: Power Saving Configuration

    Power Saving Configuration The Power Saving Configuration parameters are configurable only if your system supports the power management feature. The following screens show the Power Saving Configuration parameters and their default settings: Power Saving Configuration Page 1/1 Power Management Mode ....[Disabled] IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer ..[15] Minute(s) System Standby Timer...

  • Page 65: Power Management Mode

    3.5.1 Power Management Mode This parameter allows you to reduce power consumption. When this parameter is set to Enabled , you can configure the system timers. Setting to Disabled deactivates the power management feature and all the timers. For system models with RDM module installed, enabling the RDM feature disables the power management parameters.

  • Page 66: Monitored Activities

    3.5.2 Monitored Activities This parameter allows you to monitor system activities occurring through the IRQ and determine whether or not to enter power saving mode. For example, if you assign IRQ3 to a fax/modem and you set this item to , any fax/modem activity wakes up the system from Enabled suspend mode.

  • Page 67: System Security

    System Security The Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the system and its data. Enter the Setup program and select System Security to display the following screen. System Security Page 1/1 Disk Drive Control Diskette Drive....

  • Page 68: Drive Control Settings

    Table 3-1 Drive Control Settings Setting Description Diskette Drive Normal Diskette drive functions normally Write Protect All Sectors Disables the write function on all sectors Write Protect Boot Sector Disables the write function only on the boot sector Disabled Disables all diskette functions Hard Disk Drive Normal Hard disk drive functions normally...

  • Page 69: Onboard Communication Ports

    3.6.2 Onboard Communication Ports Serial Port 1 Base Address This parameter allows you to set the serial port 1 logical base address. Table 3-2 Serial Port 1 Settings Setting Description 3F8h Serial port 1 with address 3F8h using IRQ4 2F8h Serial port 1 with address 2F8h using IRQ3 3E8h Serial port 1 with address 3E8h using IRQ4...

  • Page 70: Parallel Port Settings

    only assign 3F8h or 3E8h to serial port 2. Parallel Port Base Address The system has one parallel port. Table 3-4 lists the options for selecting the parallel port address. You also have the option to disable the parallel port. Table 3-4 Parallel Port Settings Setting...

  • Page 71: Onboard Ps/2 Mouse (Irq12)

    OPERATION MODE This item allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Table 3-5 lists the different operation modes. Table 3-5 Parallel Port Operation Mode Settings Setting Function Standard Parallel Port (SPP) Allows normal speed one-way operation Standard and Bidirectional Allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode...

  • Page 72: Setup Password

    3.6.4 Setup Password The setup password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS utility. Setting a Setup Password Make sure that jumper JP3 is set to pins 2-3 (bypass). You cannot enter the BIOS utility if a setup password does not exist and jumper JP3 is set to pins 1-2 (check).
  • Page 73 Press to exit the System Security screen and return to the main menu. Press to exit the BIOS utility. A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data. Select Yes to save the changes and reboot the system. 10.

  • Page 74: Power On Password

    Bypassing the Setup Password If you forget your setup password, you can bypass the password security feature by hardware. Follow these steps to bypass the password: Turn off and unplug the system. Open the system housing and set JP3 to pins 2-3 to bypass the password checking.

  • Page 75: Load Setup Default Settings

    Load Setup Default Settings Use this option to load the default settings for the optimized system configuration. When you load the default settings, some of the parameters are grayed-out with their fixed settings. These grayed parameters are not user-configurable. The following dialog box appears when you select Load Setup Default Settings from the main menu.

  • Page 76: Leaving Setup

    Leaving Setup Examine the system configuration values. When you are satisfied that all the values are correct, write them down. Store the recorded values in a safe place. In the future, if the battery loses power or the CMOS chip is damaged, you will know what values to enter when you rerun Setup.

  • Page 77: Chapter 4 Lan Information

    C h a p t e r LAN Information The system comes with local area network (LAN) drivers diskette. The diskette contains README files on the following topics: Installing adapter drivers Latest news and general adapter information Hardware specifications and cabling information Adapter installation and special configurations Running diagnostics To view the README files, insert the diskette into a drive and type...

  • Page 78: Dos And Windows 3.1 Setup For Novell Netware Clients

    DOS and Windows 3.1 Setup for Novell NetWare Clients Windows 95 users and Windows NT users do not need to run Setup. 4.1.1 Automatic configuration PCI computers automatically detect and configure PCI-compliant adapters while booting. The PRO/100 TX PCI adapter IRQ level and I/O memory address are automatically set each time you start your computer.

  • Page 79: Test The Adapter With A Responder On The Network (Optional)

    Insert the Intel Configuration and Drivers disk in a floppy drive, switch to that drive, and at the DOS prompt, type SETUP If you have more than one Intel PRO series PCI adapter in your computer, an adapter selection menu appears on the screen. Select the adapter you want by noting the Ethernet address.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    4.1.4 Troubleshooting If you can’t connect to a server, try the suggestions here, then turn to page 14. Make sure you’re using the drivers for this adapter. The driver filename contains the letter B (for example, E100BODI.COM). If you’re replacing an existing adapter, make sure the LINK statement in your NET.CFG is correct for the new adapter.

  • Page 81: Windows Nt - Server Or Workstation

    Windows NT - Server or Workstation 4.2.1 Automatic configuration PCI computers automatically detect and configure PCI-compliant adapters while booting. The PRO/100 TX PCI adapter IRQ level and I/O address are automatically set each time you start your computer. Start your computer to automatically configure the adapter. Configuration is complete when Windows NT starts or the DOS prompt appears.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    Click Test. If you’ve just added the adapter, the network driver is not active and the diagnostics will test the adapter and its connection to the network. If you’re testing an existing PRO/100 TX adapter, the network driver will probably be active and the diagnostics will test the driver.
  • Page 83 Test the adapter. After installing the adapter you can run PROSet from your hard disk. To do this, double-click the Intel PROSet icon in the Control Panel. Check with your LAN administrator — you may need to install supplemental networking software. LAN Information...

  • Page 84: Windows 95

    Windows 95 4.3.1 Automatic Configuration PCI computers automatically detect and configure PCI-compliant adapters while booting. The PRO/100 TX PCI adapter IRQ level and I/O address are automatically set each time you start your computer. Start your computer to automatically configure the adapter. Configuration is complete when Windows 95 starts.

  • Page 85: Install Proset Software And Test The Adapter

    4.3.3 Install PROSet Software and Test the Adapter Although not required for operation, it’s a good idea to run diagnostic tests every time you install an adapter. Intel’s PROSet program is an enhanced configuration and diagnostics utility for Windows 95. To install PROSet: Insert the Intel Configuration and Drivers disk.

  • Page 86: Manually Adding An Adapter

    Test the adapter hardware only (recommended) This test unloads the NDIS driver. You will need to restart after testing. Click Unload NDIS. After the NDIS driver unloads, click OK to continue. When the test is complete, click OK to exit or click Advanced for more testing options.

  • Page 87: Other Operating Systems And Servers

    Other Operating Systems and Servers If you’re using an operating system (OS) other than DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows NT, or Windows 95, or if you are setting up a server, you’ll need to read our online tips. On a DOS computer, view the appropriate README file for information on installing your network driver.

  • Page 88: Installing Multiple Adapters

    Installing Multiple Adapters This section applies when PRO100B is installed. Windows NT and Windows 95 users: Repeat the configuration procedure for each adapter you want to install (add only one adapter at a time). While PROSet can detect all the PRO/100B adapters in your computer, you still need to perform the configuration process on each adapter.

  • Page 89: Select Duplex Mode (Optional)

    Select Duplex Mode (optional) Duplexing is a performance option that lets you choose how the adapter sends and receives data packets over the network. The PRO/100 TX adapter can operate at full duplex only when connected to a full duplex 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX switching hub. To summarize: Auto (requires a full duplex switching hub with auto-negotiation capability).
  • Page 90 To set up the duplex mode, refer to the section below that corresponds to your operating system. For example, if you are running Windows NT on a Novell network, choose the Windows NT method. Note that performance may suffer or your adapter may not operate if your hub is not full duplex and you configure the adapter to full duplex.
  • Page 91 Windows NT While running Windows NT: From the Control Panel, double-click the Intel PROSet icon. PROSet examines your system and displays the Adapter Setup window. If you have multiple adapters, click the "Show All Adapters" box and then select the adapter you are configuring (it can be identified by its Ethernet address).
  • Page 92 From the Adapter Setup window, click the menu for Network Speed. Click 10 Mbps, depending on hub speed. Click the menu for Duplex Mode Click Full. Click OK when finished. Click OK to restart Windows 95. Other NOS See the Adapter Installation and Special Configurations README file. See instructions on viewing README files.

  • Page 93: Chapter 5 System Utilities

    C h a p t e r System Utilities This chapter contains information about system utilities that you need when you upgrade your system. These utilities are the AFlash BIOS Utility and SCSISelect Configuration Utility. The AFlash BIOS Utility diskette does not come with the system package.

  • Page 94: Executing Aflash

    Program flash memory programs Flash memory according to the data loaded in step 1. This function also shows the BIOS checksum and BIOS type to make sure that the operation is correct. AFlash features password security to prevent unauthorized access. 5.1.1 Executing AFlash Follow these steps to execute AFlash:...

  • Page 95: Quick Way To Execute Aflash

    Select Program Flash Memory to erase the current BIOS, and program Flash ROM. Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is programming. This will destroy the BIOS. Reboot the system. 5.1.2 Quick Way to Execute AFlash When you have already copied the AFlash files into your hard disk, you can simply type the following on the DOS prompt (subdirectory where the files are located) to quickly execute the program.

  • Page 96: Scsiselect Configuration Utility

    SCSISelect Configuration Utility The SCSISelect utility allows you to change SCSI controller settings without opening the system or changing jumpers. 5.2.1 Overview Default Values Table 5-1 lists the settings that you can change using the SCSISelect utility and the default value for each setting. Some settings apply globally to the SCSI controller and all SCSI devices on the bus.

  • Page 97: Individual Settings For Scsi Drives

    Table 5-2 Individual Settings for SCSI Drives Item Default Initiate Sync Negotiation Maximum Sync Transfer Rate 20 MB/sec. Enable Disconnection Send Start Unit SCSI Command 1 Initiate Wide Negotiation When to Use the SCSISelect Utility Use the SCSISelect utility if you need to do either one of the following: Change any of the default values listed in Table 5-1.

  • Page 98: Utility Options

    Your screen may show the key sequence as +<Hot Key> instead of +A. The correct sequence is 5.2.2 Utility Options When the SCSISelect utility detects that AIC-7880 SCSI controller in the system, it displays the following Options menu. Figure 5-1 Options Menu Screen Use the keys and press...

  • Page 99: Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Screen

    Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Menu The Configure/View Host Adapter Settings menu lists three settings under SCSI Bus Interface Definitions and three additional options. Figure 5-2 Configure/View Host Adapter Settings Screen Use the keys to select a parameter. Press to display a pop-up menu with a list of possible settings for the parameter.

  • Page 100: Host Adapter Scsi Id Selections

    HOST ADAPTER SCSI ID This parameter allows you to change the host controller SCSI ID. Figure 5-3 shows the available IDS for use with the AIC-7880. The default setting is SCSI ID 7, which has the highest priority on the SCSI bus.

  • Page 101: Scsi Parity Checking Selections

    SCSI PARITY CHECKING Select this option to enable or disable the SCSI parity checking function on the SCSI controller. Figure 5-4 displays the selections. The default setting is Enabled Figure 5-4 SCSI Parity Checking Selections The SCSI controller always checks parity when reading from the SCSI bus to verify the correct transmission of data from the SCSI devices.

  • Page 102: Host Adapter Scsi Termination

    HOST ADAPTER SCSI TERMINATION This parameter allows you to configure the host controller SCSI termination function. Figure 5-5 shows the possible settings. The default setting is Enabled Figure 5-5 Host Adapter SCSI Termination Use the keys then press to make a selection. Press at anytime to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 103: Boot Device Configuration

    BOOT DEVICE OPTIONS This parameter shows the target ID of your boot device. The default setting is 0 (zero). We recommend that you keep the default setting since most system applications run only in this setting. Figure 5-6 shows the boot device configuration menu. Figure 5-6 Boot Device Configuration System Utilities...

  • Page 104: Scsi Device Configuration

    SCSI DEVICE CONFIGURATION This parameter allows you to configure details of each SCSI device on the SCSI bus. A screen similar to Figure 4-7 appears. The screen shows a column of information for each SCSI ID, even if some SCSI IDs are not assigned to a device.
  • Page 105 Initiate Sync Negotiation This option determines whether the SCSI controller initiates synchronous negotiation with the SCSI device. When set to , the SCSI controller initiates synchronous negotiation with the SCSI device. When set to , the SCSI controller does not initiate synchronous negotiation. The SCSI controller, however, always responds to synchronous negotiation if the SCSI device initiates it.
  • Page 106 Enable Disconnection This option determines whether the SCSI controller allows a SCSI device to disconnect from the SCSI bus (sometimes called Disconnect/Reconnect). Disconnect/Reconnect allows the SCSI controller to perform other operations on the SCSI bus while the SCSI device is temporarily disconnected. When set to , the SCSI device may disconnect from the SCSI bus.

  • Page 107: Advanced Configuration Options

    When set to , the Start Unit Command is sent to the SCSI device at system boot. When set to , each SCSI device powers-up in the normal procedure. The Send Start Unit Command setting is valid only if the host adapter BIOS is enabled.
  • Page 108 Use the keys to move between options, then press display a pop-up menu with a list of options. Use the keys to select an option, then press Host Adapter BIOS This option enables or disables the SCSI controller BIOS. default setting is Enabled The SCSI controller BIOS must be enabled if you want the system to boot from a SCSI hard disk drive connected to the SCIS controller.
  • Page 109 Extended BIOS Translation fro DOS Drives > 1 GByte This option allows you to enable or disable extended translation for SCSI hard disks with a capacity greater then 1 GB. This is valid only if the SCSI controller BIOS is enabled. The default factory setting is Enabled When enabled, this options use the following translation schemes: SCSI hard disks <...

  • Page 110: Scsi Disk Utilities Screen

    Support for Ultra SCSI Speed This option enables wide SCSI data transfers at 40 MB per second. Most hard disk drives or other SCSI devices do not currently support a communication rate this high. If enabled, make sure that the device you installed is capable of running at this rate.
  • Page 111 Use the keys to move between options, then press display a pop-up menu with a list of values. Use the keys to select a value, then press FORMAT DISK The Format Disk utility performs a low-level format on disk devices. Most SCSI disk devices are preformatted and do not need to be formatted again.

  • Page 112: Configuring Multiple Scsi Controllers

    5.2.3 Configuring Multiple SCSI Controllers The following procedure uses AHA- 2940/W/UW SCSI controller as an example. Follow these steps to configure multiple SCSI controllers: Install the boot SCSI controller in the lowest PCI Device number. The Device number is determined by the slot number on the PCI bus.

  • Page 113: Disk Drives Over 1 Gbyte

    If you are booting from ISA/EISA-based controllers and using AHA-2940 as a secondary device, see your ISA.EISA-based SCSI controller documentation to ensure that the SCSI controller is at the lowest BIOS base address. ISA/EISA-based SCSI controllers with their BIOS enabled boot before the AHA-2940. 5.2.4 Disk Drives Over 1 GByte Extended Translation...
  • Page 114 When to Use the Extended Translation WITH DOS 5.0 AND ABOVE NetWare 386 (version 3.0 and above) and the version of UNIX do not share the 1024 cylinder limit of DOS and do not require extended translation to support large disk drives and should not be enabled. DRIVES WITH MIXED PARTITIONS Use standard translation (not extended translation) on drive formatted with two or more partitions for different operating systems.

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