Introduction, Starting Setup | Multi-Tech Systems RAS96 guide

RAS96 RASCard User Guide

Introduction

This chapter describes the Award Setup utility, which is built into the RASCard’s BIOS. The Setup utility allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special information is then stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM that retains the setup information when the power is turned off.

The Award BIOS installed in your computer system’s read-only memory (ROM) is a custom version of the standard Award BIOS. This means that it supports Intel Pentium processors in a standard ISA/PCI input/output system. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk drives and serial and parallel ports.

The Award BIOS has been customized by adding special support for fine-tuning the 430FX Triton chipset that controls the system.

Starting Setup

When you turn on the RASCard, the BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of checking out and configuring the system. When it finishes, the BIOS looks for an operating system on the hard disk, then launches and turns control over to the operating system.

To run Setup, press the DELETE key when the following message appears during the power-on self-test (POST).

TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT PRESS DEL KEY

If the message disappears before you respond, and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it off and on or pressing the recessed reset button on the front panel. If you do not press the key at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will be asked to...

PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP

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Contents

RAS96 RASCard E1 User Guide RAS96 RASCard User Guide Important Safety Instructions Iii Table of Contents Solving Problems Appendix C Post CodesPage Introduction Introduction Manual Organization Technical Specifications Appendix B Post MessagesAppendix C Post Codes Appendix D Approved Memory Humidity range 20-90% noncondensing RASCard Description Memory Banks RAS96 RASCard J17 Watchdog Timer JumpersJ14, J15, J16, J18 CPU Frequency Selection Internal Connectors External Connectors J2 Power ConnectorJ22 E1 Alarm J35 Video LED Indicators Front PanelEthernet Status LEDs E1 Status LEDs Switches Power SwitchReset Switch Page Installation Safety Warnings Pre-Installation NotesInstallation Procedure Installation Page Bios Setup Utility Starting Setup Using Setup Case of ProblemsGetting Help Standard Cmos Setup Bios Features SetupChipset Features Setup Power Management Setup PCI Configuration Setup Password SettingLoad Bios Defaults Load Setup Defaults IDE HDD Auto Detection Save and Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Standard Cmos Setup DateTime Hard Disks Drive a Type / Drive B Type VideoCGA Halt On Memory Bios Features Setup EnabledDisabled Virus Warning Quick Power On Self Test Boot SequenceBoot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status Typematic Rate Setting Gate A20 OptionMemory Parity Check Typematic Rate Chars/Sec Typematic Delay Msec Video Bios ShadowSecurity Option C8000 Cffff Shadow/DC000 Dffff Shadow Chipset Features Setup System Bios CacheableDram Timing Video Bios Cacheable Bit I/O Recovery TimeIDE HDD Block Mode Memory Hole At 15M-16M On-Chip Primary PCI IDE PCI ConcurrancyPCI Streaming PCI Bursting Power Management Setup Power Management Doze Mode Standby ModeSuspend Mode HDD Power Down Power Down Activities COM Ports AccessedLPT Ports Accessed Drive Ports Accessed PCI Configuration Setup Slot x Using INT#1st/2nd/3rd/4th Available IRQ PCI IRQ Activated by PCI IDE IRQ Map to Password Setting Enter PasswordPage E1 Daughter Cards Specifications E1 Overview E1 Glossary E1 Basics Signaling Options E1 Frame FormatsE1 Line Coding Dnis digits Country Selection Pin Signal E1 Facility Termination RJ-11 Alarm Jack PCB DescriptionE1 Line Monitoring Jack Test Modes Configuration of the E1 Daughter Card Ordering an E1 LineChannelized E1 line with 30 DS-0 channels E1 Frame Format Line Coding To Configure the E1 Daughter Card Factory Defaults E1 Commands Command Example RAS96 RASCard User Guide E1 Daughter Card RAS96 RASCard User Guide E1 Command Messages E1 Status LEDs Functional Description Solving Problems Troubleshooting RASCard has no video Invalid time, date or setup COM1 port does not respond correctlyKeyboard does not respond to key strokes Memory Upgrade Diagnostic Tests Calling Technical Support RAS96 RASCard User Guide Appendixes Appendix a Connector Pinouts Keyboard Connector J11Video Connector J35 COM1 Connector J3 E1 Alarm Connector J22 Pin Floppy Disk Drive Connector J27 Drive Power Connector J13 Hard Disk Connector J6 IOCS16 IDE Connector J21 Figure A-7. IDE connector Error Messages Appendix B Post MessagesPost Beep Memory Address Error at Memory parity Error atMemory Verify Error at Offending Segment Appendix C Post Codes Code Name Description Post Codes E1-EF Appendix D Approved Memory Capacity Speed Type Manufacturer Part Number Usable MB EMC, Safety and Terminal Directive Compliance Appendix E Regulatory Information