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Orchid Tiny Turbo XTra User Manual

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  • Page 1 Tiny Turbo XTra User's Manual ORCHID...
  • Page 2 © 1990, Orchid Technology. No part of this manual may be reprinted without written permission from Orchid Technology. Tiny Turbo and Orchid are trademarks of Orchid Technology. All other products mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual About The Tiny Turbo XTra System Requirements Chapter 1: Installation Jumper and Switch Setup 80287 Math Co-processor Chip Compatibility Jumper Installing the 80287 Installing the Tiny Turbo XTra Verification Testing Reinstallation Chapter 2: Operation...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Architecture (ISA) card that is expandable to 32 megabytes. Thank you for buying the Tiny Turbo XTra. Care has been taken to ensure that it will provide you with years of trouble free operation. We are sure you will be pleased with your purchase.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    This manual has been organized to help you set up and install the Tiny Turbo XTra as quickly as possible. Each section is divided into short, easy to follow steps, to help you understand...

  • Page 6: About The Tiny Turbo Xtra

    80287 and the cache memory can be switched off from the rear panel toggle switches. The Tiny Turbo XTra lets you use a math chip for fast math- ematical calculations. A 5, 8 or 10MHz 80287 can be installed on the Tiny Turbo XTra in the socket provided.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    You may experience unrecov- erable data losses. Note: Do not install the Tiny Turbo XTra in a computer that contains a microprocessor other than an 8088, 8088-2 or V-20. It will not work and damage may occur.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Installation

    If it is hard to get a grip on a jumper, try using a small screwdriver. 80827 Math Co-processor Chip The Tiny Turbo XTra comes with a socket for a 5MHz, 8MHz, or 10MHz 80287 math chip.

  • Page 9: Compatibility Jumper

    Compatibility Jumper To ensure compatibility with a wide variety of 8088, 8088-2, or V-20 systems, the Tiny Turbo XTra can run with different timing clocks. The board comes set for IBM timing. Most compatibles operate in this configuration. If the Tiny Turbo XTra doesn't operate in your compatible, try switching the jumper to the alternate position.

  • Page 10: Installing The 80287

    Installing the 80287 1. Insert the 80287 math chip into the top socket on the Tiny Turbo XTra so that the mark on the chip indicating pins 1 and 40 are at the same end of the socket’s indentation (aiming toward the adapters bracket).

  • Page 11: Installing The Tiny Turbo Xtra

    8088-2 or V-20 is at the end of the socket with the indentation indication Pins 1 and 40 (the end toward the adapter bracket). 3. Plug the Tiny Turbo XTra’s cable into the PC’s 8088, 8088-2 or V-20 socket. NOTE: The cable has a colored stripe on the end indicating Pin 1 and Pin 40.

  • Page 12: Verification Testing

    Verification Testing To verify that the Tiny Turbo XTra is working properly, toggle both switches on the rear of your the Tiny Turbo XTra to the up position, turn on the computer and watch it go through a memory test and load the operating system from the disk.

  • Page 13: Reinstallation

    Note: Some older software is unable to load at the increased speed provided by your Tiny Turbo XTra. To ensure full compatibility with all software, the Tiny Turbo XTra runs at a reduced speed for the first 90 seconds following boot-up. After 90 seconds, full operating speed is engaged.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2: Operation

    80286 of the Tiny Turbo XTra and the processor of the PC. In the up position you are running on the Tiny Turbo XTra 12 MHz 80286 CPU; in the down position you are running on the PC’s 8088, 8088-2, or V-20 CPU.

  • Page 15: Cache Control

    Further- more, some systems may not boot with cache on. For these reasons the Tiny Turbo XTra has a toggle switch to disable the cache memory. The Cache Switch For booting in certain non-IBM PCs, a toggle switch cache control is provided.

  • Page 16: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Tiny Turbo XTra Technical Specifications Part Number: TC-402-00 Computers Supported: IBM PC, XT, 8088, 8088-2, and V-20 based computers Bus Size/Type: 8-bit Industry Standard Architecture CPU: 80286 CPU Clock Speed: 12MHz RAM: 8KB high speed static RAM Math Chip:...

  • Page 17: Appendix B: Troubleshooting

    1. The board may be installed incorrectly. Review your installation procedures as described in the manual. 2. The Tiny Turbo XTra cable may be defective. If you have another Tiny Turbo XTra cable available, replace the original cable with it, and reboot the system. If your systems reboots successfully, your original cable is probably at fault.
  • Page 18 2. Your application requires a math co-processor, and no 80287 is installed on the Tiny Turbo XTra. Install an 80287 on your Tiny Turbo XTra. Note: Some applications, such as Lotus 1-2-3, require that you have an 8087 on the motherboard and an 80287 on the accelrator card.

  • Page 19: Appendix C: Returning A Product

    Without this proof of purchase, out of warranty repair fees may be charged. If it is determined that your Tiny Turbo XTra is out of warranty, a method of payment for repair must be authorized before an RMA number is issued.
  • Page 20 30 days from the date of issuance. IMPORTANT! Failure to use the original product container may result in damage to the Tiny Turbo XTra. Orchid Technology is not responsible for any damage to the Tiny Turbo XTra that occurs during shipment to us.
  • Page 21 (415) 683-0323 FAX Machine (415) 683-0355 Bulletin Board Service (415) 683-0327 (24-hour service) Our hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific Coast time) Monday through Friday Our European customers may contact: Orchid (E) LTD. England 011-44-256-479898 Orchid France (1) 42931035...

  • Page 22: Appendix D: Fcc Compliance

    Compliance DDS7EFTWINTURBO Made in the USA Orchid Technology Tiny Turbo XTra Certified compliant with FCC Class B limits, part 15 Class B Computing Device Note: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause interference to radio or television reception.
  • Page 23 Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different branch circuits. Ensure that card mounting screws attachment connector screws, and ground wires are tightly secured. Ensure that card slot covers are installed in all unused slots. If necessary, consult your dealer, service representative, or an experienced radio/television technician for additional sugges- tions.

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