Toshiba 386SX manual Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Setting, Bios Exit, Save Settings and Exit

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AR-B1375/AR-B1376 User s Guide

7.6.2 Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Setting

User can load the Fail-Safe BIOS Setup option settings by selecting the Fail-Safe item from the Default section of the BIOS Setup main menu.

The Fail-Safe settings provide far from optimal system performance, but are the most stable settings. Use this option as a diagnostic aid if the system is behaving erratically.

Load failsafe settings (Y/N) ?

7.7 BIOS EXIT

This section is used to exit the BIOS main menu in two types situation. After making your changes, you can either save them or exit the BIOS menu and without saving the new values.

7.7.1 Save Settings and Exit

This item set in the <Standard CMOS Setup>, <Advanced CMOS Setup>, <Advanced Chipset Setup> and the new password (if it has been changed) will be stored in the CMOS. The CMOS checksum is calculated and written into the CMOS.

As you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you to save data to CMOS and Exit the Setup.

Save current settings and exit (Y/N) ?

7.7.2 Exit Without Saving

When you select this option, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to help to Abandon all Data and Exit Setup.

Quit without saving (Y/N) ?

7.8 BIOS UPDATE

The BIOS program instructions are contained within computer chips called FLASH ROMs that are located on your system board. The chips can be electronically reprogrammed, allowing you to upgrade your BIOS firmware without removing and installing chips.

The AR-B1375/AR-B1376 provides FLASH BIOS update function for you to easily upgrade newer BIOS version. Please follow the operating steps for updating new BIOS:

Step 1: Turn on your system and don’t detect the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files. Keep your system in the real mode.

Step 2: Insert the FLASH BIOS diskette into the floppy disk drive.

Step 3: In the MS-DOS mode, you can type the AMIFLASH program.

A:\>AMIFLASH

Step 4: The screen will show the message as follow:

Enter the BIOS File name from which Flash EPROM will be programmed. The File name must and with a <ENTER> or press <ESC> to exit.

Step 5: And then please enter the file name to the box of <Enter File Name>. And the box of <Message> will show the notice as follow. In the bottom of this window always show the gray statement.

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Contents 386SX CPU Card Page Table of Contents Programming RS-485 & Index Bios ConsoleSpecifications & SSD Types Supported Using Memory Banks Placement & DimensionsPreface Organization Static Electricity PrecautionsPacking List OverviewIntroduction Features DMA Controller System ControllerMicroprocessor DMA ControllerInterrupt Controller Keyboard ControllerI/O Port Address Map 1 I/O Port Address Map2 I/O Channel Pin Assignment Bus Hex Range DeviceI/O Channel Pin Assignments Real-Time Clock & Non-Volatile RAM TimerREAL-TIME Clock and NON-VOLATILE RAM Address DescriptionTransmitter Holding Register THR Interrupt Enable Register IERSerial Port Receiver Buffer Register RBRModem Status Register MSR Line Control Register LCRModem Control Register MCR Line Status Register LSRPrinter Interface Logic Parallel PortDivisor Latch LS, MS Register AddressPrinter Control Latch & Printer Control Swapper Error Slct PE -ACK -BUSYPrinter Status Buffer Page Overview Setting UP the SystemAUX. Keyboard Connector J4 System SettingKeyboard Connector Pin Mini DIN Keyboard Connector CN3Pin PC/104 Connector Bus a & B CN2 2 PC/104 ConnectorPin PC/104 Connector Bus C & D CN1 Name Description O Channel Signal DescriptionHDD Pin Assignment Hard Disk IDE Connector CN4I/O Channel Signal’s Description Pin SignalCN6 FDD Port Connector CN5Parallel Port Connector CN6 External RS-485 Adapter Select J6 & J7 Serial PortRS-232/RS-485 Select for COM-B JP2 RS-485 Terminator JP7LED Header Reset Header J1RS-232 Connector CN7 & DB2 External Power LED Header J2External Speaker Header J5 Power Connector J3External Battery Battery Charger Select JP3SIMM1 SIMM2 Dram ConfigurationExternal Battery Connector J11 CPU Base Clock Select JP1IRQ 9 Used Select Connecting the CRT MonitorVGA Setting JP5 CRT/LCD Flat Panel DisplayLCD Flat Panel Display CRT Connector DB1Inverter Board Description LCD ConnectorDE/E Signal from M or LP Select JP6 JP6 LCD Control Connector CN9Manufacture Model No Description LCD Panel Display Connector CN8Supported LCD Panel LCD Display AssignmentUtility Diskette InstallationStep VGA DriverWIN 3.1 Driver WIN 95 DriverSSD Utility RFG.EXE RFGDEMO.PGF Write Protect FunctionSoftware Write Protect Enable the Software Write ProtectDisable the Software Write Protect Hardware Write ProtectLED Watchdog TimerWatchdog Timer Setting Time-Out SettingWatchdog Timer Disabled Watchdog Timer EnabledWatchdog Timer Trigger Solid State Disk Switch SettingDEVICE=C\DOS\EMM386.EXE X=C800-C9FF Overview2 I/O Port Address Select SW1-1 SSD Firmware Address Select SW1-2Flash Eprom Sram SSD Drive Number SW1-3 & SW1-4Simulate 2 Disk Drive Disk Drive Name Arrangement ROM Type Select SW1-5 & SW1-6M1~M3 & JP4 Memory Type Setting Jumper SettingUV Eprom 27Cxxx ROM Disk InstallationSwitch and Jumper Setting JP4 Large Page 5V Flash DiskSoftware Programming \PGM137X ROM pattern file name Small Page 5V Flash ROM Disk Using Tool ProgramRAM Disk Typing DOS Command\FORMAT RAM disk letter /U Combination of ROM and RAM DiskPage Bios Setup Overview Bios ConsoleHard Disk Setup Standard Cmos SetupDate & Time Setup Floppy SetupAdvanced Cmos Setup System Keyboard Password CheckWait for ‘F1’ If Error Hard Disk DelayAdvanced Chipset Setup Load Default Setting Password SettingSetting Password Password CheckingBios Update Auto Configuration with Fail Safe SettingBios Exit Save Settings and ExitFile of AMIFLASH.EXE had to Version SSD Types Supported Specifications & SSD Types SupportedSpecifications Fujitshu AtmelSST WinbondSocket Using Memory BanksRegister Port CS1 CS0Page Placement Placement & DimensionsDimensions Send out one character Transmit Programming RS-485 & IndexProgramming RS-485 Initialize COM portINPSTR$ Return OUT &H3FC, INP%H3FC and &HFA ReturnPrint #1, OUTCHR$ OUT &H3FC, INP&H3FC and &HEF ReturnName Function

386SX, AR-B1376, AR-B1375 specifications

The Toshiba AR-B1375 and AR-B1376 are notable embedded computing solutions that incorporate the 386SX microprocessor architecture. Designed for various applications, these models focus on reliability, performance, and versatility, making them appealing choices for system integrators and developers.

At the core of the AR-B1375 and AR-B1376 is the Intel 386SX microprocessor. This landmark processor marked a significant advancement in computing technology, introducing a 32-bit architecture while maintaining compatibility with 16-bit applications. The 386SX is known for its efficient processing capabilities, offering both multitasking support and enhanced memory management. It operates at clock speeds ranging typically from 16 MHz to 25 MHz, contributing to its effectiveness in running industrial applications.

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