Diamond Systems PR-Z32-E-ST, PR-Z32-EA-ST user manual Bios Download / Recovery

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7.2BIOS Download / Recovery

Because the BIOS is stored in reprogrammable Flash memory, it is possible that the BIOS could be accidentally erased when trying to write other files into the Flash. To recover from this situation the CPU chip on Prometheus contains a special failsafe Boot-Up ROM (BUR) that can be activated on power-up. A Diamond Systems software utility is provided to enable system recovery by downloading the BIOS to the flash memory through serial port COM1 when the CPU is booted up to the BUR.

The recovery procedure requires another PC running Windows 95, or Windows 98. This host machine is connected to the Prometheus CPU using a null modem serial cable connected to COM1 on each computer. Three files are required on the host PC: Zftrm.exe, Loadbios.com, and the file containing the BIOS, Prm1.rom. These files should be in the same directory.

PC Serial Port End (DB-9)

Prometheus COM1 end

Corresponding pin on J6

2

(RX)

3

(TX)

2

(TX)

3

(TX)

2

(RX)

1

(RX)

5

(Ground)

5

(Ground)

3

(Ground)

 

Null modem cable required pinout

 

To boot up the Prometheus CPU to BUR, set the jumper on J6 on Prometheus to the BUR position. If using the Panel I/O board, press the Link switch while powering up or resetting the computer. The link switch must be held down slightly longer than the reset switch is released in order to power up to the BUR. When the Prometheus CPU boots up you will see the BUR display in the terminal program. The required communication parameters are 9600, n, 8, 1.

Now run the accompanying batch file recover.bat to begin the process. This batch file executes the following command:

zftrm.exe loadbios.com prm1.rom

Each flash manufacturer utilizes a different programming protocol. Zfterm.exe knows about AMD and Atmel parts, which are used on Prometheus boards. If the software cannot recognize the flash device as an AMD or Atmel part then the CPU might have a hardware problem, or else the program is an old version and needs to be upgraded. If this is the case, the software will exit with a message indicating that the device is not supported. Contact Diamond Systems technical support for further assistance.

After the software recognizes the device, it first completely erases the flash chip. This might take up to 90 seconds. After the chip is erased the software reports “Flash Erased” and then starts downloading the BIOS image from the host and programming the chip. To completely download and reprogram the BIOS takes several minutes. While this happens characters are continuously scrolled across the screen of the host PC. It is recommended that no other applications or tasks be running on the host PC during this time.

When the device is completely reprogrammed with the BIOS, the host will report the completion and the program will terminate. The Prometheus CPU is now ready to reboot in normal mode. Remove the null modem cable, and return the jumper on J6 to its default position.

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Contents Prometheus Table of Contents 22.4 22.2CPU DescriptionProcessor Section FeaturesSystem Features Digital I/O Counter/TimersAnalog Input Analog OutputPrometheus Board Drawing Cable B Main I/O Connector J3O Headers Cable aIR RX, IR TX Connector Part NumbersCOM1 COM4 LPT1Input Power J11 USB J5 Output Power J12Ethernet J4 Watchdog/Failsafe Features J6 Auxiliary Serial Port Connector J15IDE Drive J8 Floppy Drive J7Signal Name Definition Data Acquisition I/O Connector J14 Model PR-Z32-EA onlyJ2 PC/104 16-bit bus connector J1 PC/104 8-bit bus connector 11 PC/104 Bus ConnectorsCmos RAM Jumper ConfigurationJ10 System Configuration J6 Watchdog Timer & System Recovery CPU Chip Selects System FeaturesSystem Resources Console Redirection to a Serial Port Watchdog Timer Flash Memory Failsafe Mode / Bios RecoveryBackup Battery System ResetDOS BiosBios Settings Bios Download / Recovery Operating System Formatting Initial SetupDisk-On-Board Flash File Storage Life Cycle Management and Calculations Known LimitationsEthernet System I/OParallel Port Serial PortsInstalling an OS From a Floppy Drive onto a Flashdisk Module Booting to DOS From a Floppy DriveInstalling an OS from a Hard Disk onto a Flashdisk Module Data Acquisition Circuit LSB Data Acquisition Circuitry I/O MAPBase Address Base + Write Function Read FunctionAD7 AD6 AD5 AD4 AD3 AD2 AD1 AD0 Data Acquisition Circuit Register MapBase + Command RegisterRegister Bit Definitions AD9 AD8 Base + ReadValue = Base + 0 value + Base + 1 value Base + Write Not Used ReadBase + Read/Write Channel Register Base + Write Analog Input Gain STS Wait Dacbsy OVF Scanen Base + Read Analog Input StatusFT5 FT4 FT3 FT2 FT1 FT0 Base + Read/Write Interrupt / DMA / Counter ControlCKSEL1 CKFRQ1 CKFRQ0 Adclk Dmaen Tinte Dinte Ainte Base + Read/Write Fifo ThresholdFD5 FD4 FD3 FD2 FD1 FD0 Base + WriteDA7 DA6 DA5 DA4 DA3 DA2 DA1 DA0 Base + Read Channel and Fifo StatusBase + Read Analog Operation Status Base + Write DAC MSB + Channel NoDACH1 DACH0 DA9 DA8Dioctr = Base + Read / WriteBase + Read / Write Digital I/O Control Register Dioctr Dira Dirch Dirb DirclBase + Read/Write Counter/Timer D23 Base + Read/Write Counter/Timer D7Base + Read/Write Counter/Timer D15 Ctrno Latch Gtdis Gten Ctdis Cten Load CLR Base + Write Counter/Timer Control RegisterREV7 REV6 REV5 REV4 REV3 REV2 REV1 REV0 Base + Read Fpga Revision CodeData Acquisition Circuit Configuration Unipolar / Bipolar Inputs Analog Output ConfigurationSingle-ended / Differential Inputs Input Range Selection Analog Input Ranges and ResolutionInput Range Resolution 1 LSB OverviewPerforming AN A/D Conversion LSB = inpbase MSB = inpbase+1 Perform an A/D conversion on the current channelInput voltage = A/D value / 32768 * Full-scale input range 15.A/D SCAN, INTERRUPT, and Fifo Operation Ainte Scanen Prometheus A/D Operating ModesLOW, High LSB = Output voltage range Analog Output Ranges and ResolutionResolution DescriptionREF 1 LSB 16.4 D/A Conversion Formulas and TablesConversion Formulas for Bipolar Output Ranges Generating AN Analog Output 18.3 A/D full-scale Analog Circuit Calibration18.1 A/D bipolar offset 18.2 A/D unipolar offsetDigital I/O Operation Counter 1 Counting/Totalizing Functions COUNTER/TIMER OperationCounter 0 A/D Sample Control Counter Command SequencesCounter Outpbase+15,0x01 Outpbase+15,0x81 Data Acquisition Specifications Flashdisk Module ConfigurationUsing the Flashdisk with Another IDE Drive Power Supply23. I/O Panel Board USB a Panel Board I/O ConnectorsPanel Board Top Side / External Use I/O Connectors Location Type DescriptionJ12 pinout to/from DC/DC power supply Panel Board Power ConnectionsJ3 Pinout J5 USB J9 Pinout InstallationFlash Disk Programmer Board Cable Kit C-PRZ-KIT 25.I/O CablesPhoto No Cable No Description PL5 pin no DB15F pin no Signal VGA Accessory BoardPL5 pin no PL5 Signal J25 pin no J25 Signal Website information Prometheus Connector Manufacturer Manufacturer Part NoMounting Prometheus on a Baseboard LinksPage 28.PC/104 Mechanical Drawing

PR-Z32-E-ST, PR-Z32-EA-ST specifications

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