AR-B1474 User¡¦s Guide

Name

Description

-MASTER [Input]

The MASTER is the signal from the I/O processor which

 

gains control as the master and should be held low for a

 

maximum of 15 microseconds or system memory may be

 

lost due to the lack of refresh

-MEMCS16

The Memory Chip Select 16 indicates that the present

[Input, Open collector]

data transfer is a 1-wait state, 16-bit data memory

 

operation

-IOCS16

The I/O Chip Select 16 indicates that the present data

[Input, Open collector]

transfer is a 1-wait state, 16-bit data I/O operation

OSC [Output]

The Oscillator is a 14.31818 MHz signal

-ZWS

The Zero Wait State indicates to the microprocessor that

[Input, Open collector]

the present bus cycle can be completed without inserting

 

additional wait cycle

Table 3-4 PC/104 ISA Bus Pin Assignment

3.2.7 CPU Setting

The AR-B1474 accepts many types of microprocessor, such as INTEL/AMD/CYRIX 486DX/DX2/DX4. All of these CPUs include an integer processing unit, floating-point processing unit, memory-management unit, and cache. They can give a two to ten-fold performance improvement in speed over the 386 processor, depending on the clock speeds used and specific application. Like the 386 processor, the 486 processor includes both segment- based and page-based memory protection schemes. Instruction processing time is reduced by on-chip instruction pipelining. By performing fast, on-chip memory management and caching, the 486 processor relaxes requirements for memory response for a given level of system performance.

(1) AMD DX2-80 CPU Select (JP1)

JP1

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2

3

1

2

3

AMD DX2-80

Others CPU

Figure 3-11 JP1: AMD DX2-80 CPU Select

(2) CPU Voltage Select (JP2)

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2

3

JP2

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2

3

1

3

5

 

1

3

5

 

3.3V

 

 

 

5V

 

Figure 3-12 JP2: CPU Voltage Select

(3) AMD 4X CPU (5x86) Select (JP15)

JP15

1

2

3

1

2

3

AMD CPU

Others CPU

Figure 3-13 JP15: AMD 4X CPU (5x86) Select

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Sony 486DX, DX4, AR-B1474 manual CPU Setting, AMD DX2-80 CPU Select JP1, CPU Voltage Select JP2, AMD 4X CPU 5x86 Select JP15

DX4, AR-B1474, 486DX specifications

The Sony 486DX, AR-B1474, and DX4 are notable examples of advanced computing technologies from the early to mid-1990s, a time when personal computers were rapidly evolving to meet increasing user demands. These systems played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of modern computing.

The Sony 486DX is built around the popular Intel 80486 microprocessor, which was a significant step up from its predecessor, the 386. The 486DX featured a 32-bit architecture and introduced integrated cache memory, which greatly enhanced data processing speeds and overall system performance. Operating at clock speeds typically ranging from 25 to 100 MHz, the 486DX models provided a solid foundation for running more sophisticated software applications and advanced games of the era.

Accompanying the 486DX was the AR-B1474 motherboard, designed to maximize the potential of the 486 architecture. This motherboard featured support for up to 512 KB of level 2 cache memory, further boosting performance for data-heavy tasks. The AR-B1474 also included extensive connectivity options, with ISA slots for legacy devices, as well as support for EISA, making it compatible with a wide range of hardware peripherals. This versatility made the AR-B1474 a popular choice among builders of custom desktop PCs during its time.

The DX4, another significant milestone, built upon the 486 architecture by introducing a clock-doubling technique. By effectively allowing the processor to perform operations at up to three times its base clock speed (typically 75 or 100 MHz), the DX4 could handle even more demanding applications, thereby providing users with significant performance improvements without requiring a complete overhaul of their systems.

Both the 486DX and DX4 processors facilitated advancements in multimedia capabilities, with improved graphics rendering and audio performance that supported CD-ROMs and early gaming technologies. This made them particularly appealing to consumers looking for a versatile machine for both work and entertainment.

Overall, the combination of the Sony 486DX, AR-B1474 motherboard, and DX4 processor exemplifies a significant chapter in computing history, showcasing how hardware advancements seamlessly integrated with user needs for performance and flexibility. As these technologies laid the groundwork for future innovations, they remain noteworthy for their contributions to the evolution of personal computing.