Multi-Tech Systems RAS96 manual Introduction, Manual Organization

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RAS96 RASCard User Guide

Introduction

This manual describes the field installation and configuration of a Multi-Tech RAS96 series RASCard into a CommPlete Communications Server. It also describes the optional E1 daughter card which is required for use with MT5634HD16 modem cards.

The RASCard is a single board Pentium computer that serves as a remote access server (RAS) for the CommPlete Communications Server system. Up to four RASCards, one per segment, can be installed in one CommPlete Communications Server. Each RASCard has PCI/ISA bus architecture, a 100-, 133-, 166-, or 200-MHz Intel® Pentium® processor, up to 128 megabytes (MB) of fast page mode or EDO RAM, a 512K L2 cache, 1 MB of on-board video RAM, floppy disk and IDE hard disk controllers, a watchdog timer for an automatic reset, and an 800 MB, 1.2 GB, 1.6 GB, or 2.1 GB on- board hard disk. One optional E1 daughter card provides an E1 interface for up to two MT5634HD16 sixteen-modem cards.

Each RASCard comes with MS-DOS and RASExpress remote access server management software pre-installed on the hard disk. For software operating instructions, refer to the applicable software manual that was shipped with your software.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 Introduction

This chapter introduces the RAS96, gives its technical specifications, and provides a guide to the organization of the manual.

Chapter 2 RASCard Description

This chapter describe the RAS96’s layout, memory banks, jumpers, connectors, and front panel.

Chapter 3 Installation

This chapter describes how to install the RAS96 into the CommPlete chassis.

Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Utility

This chapter describes the options in the Award BIOS Setup utility.

Chapter 5 E1 Daughter Card

This chapter describes the optional E1 daughter card that mounts on the RAS96.

Chapter 6 Solving Problems

This chapter describes how to solve typical problems that you might encounter when running the RASCard.

Appendix A Connector Pinouts

This appendix provides technical information about the connectors used on the

RAS96.

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Contents RAS96 RASCard E1 User Guide RAS96 RASCard User Guide Important Safety Instructions IiiTable of Contents Solving Problems Appendix C Post CodesPage Introduction Introduction Manual OrganizationTechnical Specifications Appendix B Post MessagesAppendix C Post Codes Appendix D Approved MemoryHumidity range 20-90% noncondensing RASCard Description Memory Banks RAS96 RASCardJ14, J15, J16, J18 CPU Frequency Selection J17 Watchdog TimerJumpers Internal Connectors External Connectors J2 Power ConnectorJ22 E1 Alarm J35 VideoLED Indicators Front PanelEthernet Status LEDs E1 Status LEDsReset Switch SwitchesPower Switch Page Installation Installation Procedure Safety WarningsPre-Installation Notes Installation Page Bios Setup Utility Starting Setup Getting Help Using SetupCase of Problems Standard Cmos Setup Bios Features SetupChipset Features Setup Power Management SetupLoad Bios Defaults PCI Configuration SetupPassword Setting Load Setup Defaults IDE HDD Auto DetectionSave and Exit Setup Exit Without SavingStandard Cmos Setup DateTime Hard DisksCGA Drive a Type / Drive B TypeVideo Halt On MemoryBios Features Setup EnabledDisabled Virus WarningQuick Power On Self Test Boot SequenceBoot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock StatusTypematic Rate Setting Gate A20 OptionMemory Parity Check Typematic Rate Chars/SecTypematic Delay Msec Video Bios ShadowSecurity Option C8000 Cffff Shadow/DC000 Dffff ShadowDram Timing Chipset Features SetupSystem Bios Cacheable Video Bios Cacheable Bit I/O Recovery TimeIDE HDD Block Mode Memory Hole At 15M-16MOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE PCI ConcurrancyPCI Streaming PCI BurstingPower Management Setup Power ManagementDoze Mode Standby ModeSuspend Mode HDD Power DownPower Down Activities COM Ports AccessedLPT Ports Accessed Drive Ports Accessed1st/2nd/3rd/4th Available IRQ PCI Configuration SetupSlot x Using INT# PCI IRQ Activated by PCI IDE IRQ Map toPassword Setting Enter PasswordPage E1 Daughter Cards Specifications E1 OverviewE1 Glossary E1 Basics Signaling Options E1 Frame FormatsE1 Line Coding Dnis digitsCountry Selection Pin Signal E1 Facility TerminationRJ-11 Alarm Jack PCB DescriptionE1 Line Monitoring Jack Test ModesConfiguration of the E1 Daughter Card Ordering an E1 LineChannelized E1 line with 30 DS-0 channels E1 Frame Format Line CodingTo Configure the E1 Daughter Card Factory DefaultsE1 Commands Command ExampleRAS96 RASCard User Guide E1 Daughter Card RAS96 RASCard User Guide E1 Command Messages E1 Status LEDsFunctional Description Solving Problems Troubleshooting RASCard has no videoKeyboard does not respond to key strokes Invalid time, date or setupCOM1 port does not respond correctly Memory Upgrade Diagnostic Tests Calling Technical SupportRAS96 RASCard User Guide Appendixes Video Connector J35 Appendix a Connector PinoutsKeyboard Connector J11 COM1 Connector J3 E1 Alarm Connector J22Pin Floppy Disk Drive Connector J27 Drive Power Connector J13Hard Disk Connector J6 IOCS16IDE Connector J21 Figure A-7. IDE connectorPost Beep Error MessagesAppendix B Post Messages Memory Verify Error at Memory Address Error atMemory parity Error at Offending Segment Appendix C Post Codes Code Name DescriptionPost Codes E1-EF Appendix D Approved Memory Capacity Speed Type Manufacturer Part Number Usable MBEMC, Safety and Terminal Directive Compliance Appendix E Regulatory Information