RAS96 RASCard User Guide
RAS96 RASCard User Guide P/N 82064002, Revision C Copyright © 1997 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Facility Interface Code: Service Order Code: 04DU9-BN 6.0N Modeular Jack (USOC): RJ48G Service Center in USA: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. 2205 Woodale Drive Mounds View, MN 55112 (612) 785-3500 Fax (612) 785-9874 Important Safety Instructions Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 Manual Organization......................................................................................................................................... 2 Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................
Trunk Pulsing ..............................................................................................................................................45 DID (Direct Inward Dialing) .......................................................................................................................45 T1 Facility Termination...............................................................................................................................46 PCB Description ..................................
Appendixes ......................................................................................................................................65 Appendix A Connector Pinouts ...........................................................................66 Appendix BPOST Messages ....................................................................................71 Appendix CPOST Codes................................................................................................74 Appendix DApproved Memory .
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1 CommPlete Communications Server Introduction 1
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 T1 daughter cards that are required for use with the MT5634HD8 and 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.
1 Introduction Appendix B POST Messages This appendix describes error messages that might be encountered during the RAS96’s power-on self-test (POST). Appendix C POST Codes This appendix describes codes generated by the BIOS during POST. Appendix D Approved Memory This appendix lists memory SIMMs that are known to work with the RAS96. Technical Specifications • Intel 430FX Triton chipset • Supports 100 MHz, 133 MHz, 166 MHz, and 200 MHz Intel® Pentium® processors.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide • Humidity range: 20–90% (noncondensing). • Power consumption: 4.5 A @ +5 VDC. • Limited warranty: Two years.
2 RASCard Description CommPlete Communications Server 5
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Introduction The RAS96 assembly consists of a Pentium computer card to which is mounted a 2.5-inch hard disk drive, up to two optional T1 cards, and a front panel. Figure 1 shows the layout of the RAS96 card. The RAS96 assembly plugs into bus connectors on the inside of the CC9600 chassis that supply power and support data communications among the various components of the CommPlete Communications Server.
2 RASCard Description Bank 1 Bank 2 TOTAL None None 0 MB 2 × 4 MB None 8 MB 2 × 4 MB 2 × 4 MB 16 MB 2 × 8 MB None 16 MB 2 × 8 MB 2 × 4 MB 24 MB 2 × 8 MB 2 × 8 MB 32 MB 2 × 16 MB None 32 MB 2 × 16 MB 2 × 8 MB 48 MB 2 × 16 MB 2 × 16 MB 64 MB 2 × 32 MB None 64 MB 2 × 32 MB 2 × 16 MB 96 MB 2 × 32 MB 2 × 32 MB 128 MB Jumpers The RASCard has five configuration jumpers.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Internal Connectors The RASCard has several internal connectors, which are described from front to back. J20 CPU Fan This is the 5 VDC power connector for the CPU’s cooling fan. J12 Power Switch This is the connector for the power switch. J8 Speaker This connector can be used to connect a speaker to the RASCard. However, it is normally not used when more than one RASCard is installed in the CommPlete chassis.
2 RASCard Description J4, J7 Bus Connectors These two connectors connect the RASCard to the CommPlete chassis’ control, data, T1, and Ethernet busses. J2 Power Connector This connector supplies power and ground to the RASCard. External Connectors The RASCard has four connectors that are accessible from the rear of the CommPlete chassis. J22 T1 Alarm This RJ-11 jack can be used to connect an external alarm system (not supplied by Multi-Tech) to monitor the online or alarm condition of the T1 link.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Front Panel LED Indicators Ethernet Status LEDs The RASCard front panel contains three indicators that show the status of the RASCard’s Ethernet port. LED Indicator Color Indication XMT Transmit Green On during Ethernet transmit. RCV Receive Green On during Ethernet receive. LINK Link Integrity Yellow On during a good link.
2 RASCard Description LED Indicator Color Indication BLUE ALARM Red Also known as AIS (ALARM INDICATION SIGNAL). On indicates that the T1 card is receiving unframed all 1s, indicating disconnection or attached device failure. Off indicates that the attached device is operating correctly. TEST MODE Red On indicates that the T1 card is in one of several possible test modes. Off indicates that the T1 card is not in a test mode. Switches Power Switch The power switch turns the RASCard on and off.
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RAS96 RASCard User Guide Introduction This chapter describes how to install the RAS96 RASCard into a CommPlete Communication Server chassis (either CC9600 or CC2400). This equipment should be installed only by a qualified service person. Safety Warnings • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed for wet locations.
3 Installation 6. Slide the RASCard into the CommPlete chassis until you feel the RASCard’s connectors mate with the chassis’s bus connectors. 7. Tighten the RASCard’s retaining screws. 8. If the RASCard has a T1 daughter card installed, connect the daughter card to the T1 line. Note: Any cable connected to the RASCard should be shielded to reduce interference. 9. Connect a monitor to the video connector, and a keyboard to the keyboard connector. 10.
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4 CommPlete Communications Server BIOS Setup Utility 17
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 batterybacked 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.
4 Up arrow Move to previous item. Down arrow Move to next item. Left arrow Move to the item on the left. Right arrow Move to the item on the right. Esc key Main Menu—Quit without saving changes.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Main Menu When you run the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the main menu appears first on the screen. The main menu allows you to select from several setup pages and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items, then press ENTER to go to the selected page. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
4 BIOS Setup Utility Password Setting Change, set, or disable the password. The password allows you to limit access to the system and the Setup Utility, or just to the Setup Utility. See page 38. Load BIOS Defaults The BIOS defaults have been set by the manufacturer. They provide settings that provide the minimum requirements for your system to operate. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Load Setup Defaults The chipset defaults are optimized settings for regular use. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
4 BIOS Setup Utility Save and Exit Setup Save changes to CMOS and exit Setup. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Standard CMOS Setup The items in the Standard CMOS Setup menu are divided into several categories. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to change, then use the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN key to select the value you want for the item. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
4 BIOS Setup Utility You can use the IDE HDD Auto Detection option in the main menu to automatically enter the specifications for your hard disk. If you wish to configure your drive manually, press PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN to select User. Enter your drive’s specifications in the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information. If you select User, you will need to know the following information. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press ENTER.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Halt On The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up. All errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error, the system will be stopped and you will be prompted. No errors The system boot will not be stopped for any error that may detected. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error, it will stop for all other errors.
4 BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Features Setup This menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Disabled Disable cache Quick Power On Self Test This category speeds up the power-on self-test (POST) after you power up the computer. If it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. Enabled Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST (Default) Boot Sequence This category determines which drive to search first for the disk operating system (i.e., DOS). Default value is A, C. C, A System will first search for hard disk drive, then floppy disk drive.
4 BIOS Setup Utility Memory Parity Check Parity is a method of checking for errors in system memory. There are both parity and non-parity memory types. At boot, the Award BIOS both sizes and tests all memory. Normally, when a parity error is detected, the BIOS will display a message describing the problem as well as the problem’s location, if possible. The boot process will then terminate and you will not be able to continue until the bad SIMM is located and replaced.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt (Default). Note: To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING from the main menu. You will be asked to enter a password. Do not type anything; just press ENTER to disable security.
4 BIOS Setup Utility ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) CHIP FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide 16-Bit I/O Recovery Time This item allows you to determine the recovery time allowed for 16 bit I/O. Choices are from 1 through 4 CPU clocks. The default is 1 clock. Memory Hole At 15M-16M In order to improve performance, certain memory space can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16 MB. Enabled Memory hole supported. Disabled Memory hole not supported. (Default.
4 BIOS Setup Utility PCI Streaming Data is typically moved to and from memory and between devices in discrete chunks of limited sizes. This is because the CPU is being used in the exchange. On the PCI bus, data can be streamed, that is, much larger chunks can be moved without the use or intervention of the CPU. Enabled Streaming allowed on the PCI bus. (Default.) Disabled Streaming off for the PCI bus.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide • HDD Power Down There are four selections for Power Management, three of which have fixed mode settings. Disabled No power management. Disables all four modes. (Default.) Min Power Saving Minimum power management. Doze Mode = 1 hour, Standby Mode = 1 hour, Suspend Mode = 1 hour, and HDD Power Down = 15 minutes. Max Power Saving Maximum power management—only available for SL CPUs.
4 BIOS Setup Utility HDD Power Down When enabled, and after the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive is powered down while all other devices remain active. This mode can be disabled or set from 1 minute through 15 minutes. Configurable only when User Defined Power Management has been selected. Power Down Activities Power Down Activities events are I/O events whose occurrence can prevent the system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the system from such a mode.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
4 BIOS Setup Utility PCI IDE IRQ Map to This allows you to configure your system to the type of IDE disk controller in use. By default, Setup assumes that your controller is an ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) device rather than a PCI controller. If you have equipped your system with a PCI controller, changing this allows you to specify which slot has the controller and which PCI interrupt (A, B, C, or D) is associated with the connected hard disks.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Password Setting When you select this item, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
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RAS96 RASCard User Guide Introduction The T1 Daughter Cards mount on the RAS96 RASCard to provide a T1 interface for up to three MT5634HD8 eight-modem cards (T1) or three MT5634HD16 sixteen-modem cards (Dual T1). This chapter documents the operating characteristics of the T1 card. T1 Line Monitoring Bantam Jack (J2) RJ-48 T1 Line Jack (J1) U9 U1 32-Pin Header (J3) U7 2-Pin Jumper (S1) Figure 4. T1 Daughter Card.
5 T1 Daughter Card T1 Overview This section provides introductory T1 information, including a short glossary of terms and acronyms, and general information on T1 voice and data transmission concepts, and T1 frame format, line coding, and signaling. If you are familiar with T1 installations, you may want to skip to the section on T1 Daughter Card configuration and control (page 47).
RAS96 RASCard User Guide DS-2: Digital Signal, level 2 (the standard speed of four T1s used in Japan). DS-3: Digital Signal, level 2 (the standard speed of 28 T1s; 44.736M bps). DSL: Digital Subscriber Line (an ISDN BRI line). DSU: The digital communications device used to convert an RS-232 to DSX-1 interface. E-1: The European digital signal level 1; 2.048M bps. E&M: Ear and Mouth (the signaling leads on a voice tie line). ESF: Extended Superframe Format (the T1 frame format also known as Fe).
5 T1 Daughter Card T1’s higher equipment and leased line costs are more than offset by its inherent advantages: reduced phone bills (payback in months); increased control of the network; improved reliability; quick, cheap, change implementation; vastly increased speed; and improved voice quality due to the nature of digital vs. analog lines. The North American T1 speed of 1.544 M bps is derived from 24 channels at 64K bps each, plus an overhead of 8K bps for synchronization. The CEPT E1 speed of 2.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide T1 Line Coding Options Line coding is the method that the T1 Daughter Card uses to maintain a sufficient density of ones in the bit stream, which is required for clock synchronization. Line coding options include B8ZS (Binary 8 Zero Substitution), AMI (Alternate Mark Inversion), and ZBTSI (Zero Byte Time Slot Interchange).
5 T1 Daughter Card Trunk Pulsing The CommPlete Communications Server can support either DTMF dialing or MF dialing. Pulse dialing is not an option. • DTMF (Dual-Tone Multi-Frequency) dialing is the same as Touch Tone. It uses 12 two-frequency signals for addressing information. • MF (Multi-Frequency) dialing uses 15 two-frequency signals, which allows it to support KP (Key Pulse) and ST (Stop) control signals, which facilitate the transmission of ANI and DNIS digits.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide T1 Facility Termination The T1 facility termination typically enters the customer’s premises as two wire pairs for data. Figure 5 shows the RJ-48C connector, and Table 2 shows its pin configuration. 1 8 Figure 5. RJ-48C connector. Table 2.
5 T1 Daughter Card T1 Bus Descriptions The T1 uses two buses: a T1 PCM bus and a T1 Control bus. The T1 PCM bus provides intrasegment transfer of PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) data for analog-to- digital conversion control. The T1 Control bus provides intrasegment transfer of call control (OH and rings) information. 2-Pin Jumper (S1) This jumper can be used to select a typical T1 line or a T1 line that requires a DC path between the Transmit and Receive circuits.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide FXS Signaling E&M Wink Start Conversion E&M Immediate Start Conversion Ground Start Standard Loop Start Standard Not supported: DLY (Delay) Dial-In Address No address DNIS (Dialed Number Identification Service) ANI-DNIS (Automatic Number Identification and Dialed Number Identification Service) ANI (Automatic Number Identification) Trunk Pulsing DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) MF (Multi-Frequency) Not supported: Dial Pulse (pulse dialing) Acknowledgment Win
5 T1 Daughter Card Framing: Line Coding: FXS Signaling Options: Transmit Level: 5. DS1 AT&T Extended Super Frame (ESF) Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8ZS) E&M Immediate Start -0.0 dB When you save the changes at the end, the T1 parameters are then sent to the T1 card for configuration. You can manually send the T1 configuration by using the t1cfg command. T1 Commands Three T1 commands are available (some that result in a displayed menu) for displaying and changing T1 provisioning parameters.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide T1 Card Status: Framing Format: Line Coding: FXS Signaling Options: Transmit Level: Receive Level: LED Information: Firmware Version: DS1 AT&T Extended Super Frame (ESF) Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8ZS) E&M Wink Start - 0.0dB - 3.0dB Red Alarm, Sync Loss 1.01p From the displayed menus (shown below), re-provision the Framing Format, Line Coding, Transmit Level, FXS Signaling, Dial-in Address, and/or Acknowledgement Wink parameters as necessary to match your site requirements.
5 T1 Daughter Card 3. Use the T1CFG command to send the new configuration information to the T1 Daughter Card. 4. Enter the T1SETUP command again to check the status of the T1 Daughter Card. T1 Card Status: Framing Format: Line Coding: FXS Signaling Options: Transmit Level: Receive Level: LED Information: Firmware Version: AT&T D4 Super Frame (SF) Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI) Ground Start - 0.0dB - 0.0dB Online 1.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide T1 Status LEDs The RASCard front panel contains fourteen indicators (seven for each optional port) that show the status of the RASCard’s optional T1 port. If you only have one T1 daughter card, the bottom set of LEDs will not light. LED Indicator Color Indication ONLINE Green On indicates that the T1 card is online and no errors are detected. Off indicates that the T1 card is offline due to one of the following errors.
5 T1 Daughter Card pattern. If needed, the receive side elastic store can be enabled in order to absorb the phase and frequency differences between the recovered T1 data stream and an asynchronous backplane clock which is provided at the SYSCLK input. The transmit side of the SCTis totally independent from the receive side in both the clock requirements and characteristics. Data can be either provided directly to the transmit formatter or via an elastic store.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide 2. All of the receive side signals will continue to operate normally. 3. The TCHCLK and TCHBLK signals are forced low. 4. Data at the TSER pin is ignored. 5. The TLCLK signal will become synchronous with RCLK instead of TCLK. Framer Loopback When CCR1.0 is set to a one, the SCT will enter a Framer Loopback (FLB) mode. This loopback is useful in testing and debugging applications. In FLB, the SCT will loop data from the transmit side back to the receive side.
5 T1 Daughter Card (RCR2.2=1; this mode is also referred to as the “Japanese Yellow Alarm”) set to one for two consecutive occurrences set to zero for two consecutive occurrences 3.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Multiframes Out of Sync Count Register Normally this counter is used to count the number of multiframes that the receive synchronizer is out of sync. This number is useful in ESF applications needing to measure the parameters Loss Of Frame Count (LOFC) and ESF Error Events as described in AT&T publication TR54016. In this mode, it is not disabled during receive loss of synchronization conditions.
5 T1 Daughter Card Each of the bit positions in the Transmit Transparency Registers represent a DS0 channel in the outgoing frame. When these bits are set to a one, the corresponding channel is transparent (or clear). If a DS0 is programmed to be clear, no Robbed– Bit signaling is inserted and the channel will not have Bit 7 stuffing performed. However, in D4 framing mode, bit 2 will be overwritten by a zero when a Yellow Alarm is transmitted.
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6 Solving Problems Introduction This chapter describes steps you can take in the event of a RASCard failure. As with any microcomputer product, start with simple hardware and software tests, and work toward more complex tests or operating system/application software tests. Be sure to check the cable connections to the RASCard. Also, check the Setup utility configuration settings for your particular site (Chapter 4).
RAS96 RASCard User Guide ` Verify that enough memory is installed to load the intended applications. ` Verify that the memory SIMMs are seated properly on the RASCard. If two or four SIMMs are installed, they must be the same brand, size and speed. Fill Bank 1 first. ` If the problem persists, contact Multi-Tech’s Technical Support Department. The COM1 port does not respond correctly ` Check the Setup configuration to verify that the ports are enabled.
6 Solving Problems Table 5. Memory Configurations. Bank 1 Bank 2 TOTAL None None 0 MB 2 × 4 MB None 8 MB 2 × 4 MB 2 × 4 MB 16 MB 2 × 8 MB None 16 MB 2 × 8 MB 2 × 4 MB 24 MB 2 × 8 MB 2 × 8 MB 32 MB 2 × 16 MB None 32 MB 2 × 16 MB 2 × 8 MB 48 MB 2 × 16 MB 2 × 16 MB 64 MB 2 × 32 MB None 64 MB 2 × 32 MB 2 × 16 MB 96 MB 2 × 32 MB 2 × 32 MB 128 MB 1. Turn the power off on the segment to be upgraded. 2.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide a) Replace two 8 MB SIMMs in Bank 1 with two 4 MB SIMMs and add two 8 MB SIMMs to Bank 2 for 24 MB total. b) Keep the 8 MB SIMMs in Bank 1 and add two 8 MB SIMMs to Bank 2 for 32 MB total. c) Keep two 8 MB SIMMs in Bank 1 and add two 16 MB SIMMs to Bank 2 for 48 MB total. Diagnostic Tests The RASCard operates like a stand-alone PC, so it can run almost any off-the-shelf diagnostic program.
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RAS96 RASCard User Guide Appendix A Connector Pinouts Keyboard Connector (J11) 6 5 4 3 2 1 Figure A-1. 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard connector. Pin Description Pin Description 1 +Keyboard Data 4 +5 VDC 2 NC 5 + Keyboard Clock 3 GND 6 NC Video Connector (J35) This connector provides video analog data and horizontal and vertical synchronization signals for IBM PS/2 and VGA monitors. 5 1 10 6 15 11 Figure A-2. DB-15 video connector.
A Connector Pinouts COM1 Connector (J3) This serial port connector can be used to configure the RASCard or to connect a mouse to the RASCard. 1 5 6 9 Figure A-3. DB-9 COM1 connector. Pin Description Pin Description 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RX Data 7 RTS 3 TX Data 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 Ground T1 Alarm Connector (J22) Figure A-5. T1 alarm connector.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide 34-Pin Floppy Disk Drive Connector (J27) This connector provides signal and data connection between the floppy drive and the RASCard. Figure A-4. Floppy disk connector.
A Connector Pinouts Hard Disk Drive Connector (J6) This connector supplies IDE data and signals and power and ground for the RASCard’s on-board hard disk drive. Figure A-6. IDE connector.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide IDE Connector (J21) This connector supplies IDE data and signals for an IDE CD-ROM drive or a second hard disk. Figure A-7. IDE connector.
B POST Messages Appendix B POST Messages Introduction During the power-on self-test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error, it will sound a beep code or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by the following instruction: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP POST Beep There is currently only one beep code in BIOS. It consists of a single long beep followed by two short beeps.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE The hard disk cannot be initialized. Make sure the adapter is installed correctly and all cables are correctly and firmly attached. Also, make sure the correct hard disk type is selected in Setup. ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER Cannot initialize controller. Make sure that the correct hard disk type is selected in Setup. Also check to see if a jumper needs to be set correctly on the hard disk.
B POST Messages PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot. PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT If BIOS detects a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) during boot, this will allow you to disable the NMI and continue to boot, or you can reboot the system with the NMI enabled. RAM PARITY ERROR - CHECKING FOR SEGMENT ... Indicates a parity error in random access memory.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Appendix C POST Codes EISA power-on self-test (POST) codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST codes are output to port address 80h. 74 Code Name Description C0 Turn Off Initialize standard devices with default values. 1 Processor Test 1 Processor Status (1FLAGS) Verification. Tests the following processor status flags carry, zero, sign, and overflow.
C POST Codes Code Name Description 11 Test DMA Page Registers Test DMA page registers. 12–13 Reserved 14 Test Timer Counter 2 Test 8254 Timer 0 Counter 2. 15 Test 8259-1 Mask Bits Verify 8259 Channel 1 masked interrupts by alternately turning the interrupt lines off and on. 16 Test 8259-2 Mask Bits Verify 8259 Channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately turning the interrupt lines off and on.
RAS96 RASCard User Guide Code Name Description 45 Detect and Initialize Math Coprocessor Initialize math coprocessor. 46–4D Reserved 4E Manufacturing POST Loop or Display Messages Reboot if Manufacturing POST Loop pin is set. Otherwise display any messages (i.e., any non-fatal errors that were detected during POST) and enter Setup. 4F Security Check Ask password security (optional). 50 Write CMOS Write all CMOS values back to RAM and clear screen. 51 Pre-Boot Enable Enable parity checker.
D Approved Memory Appendix D Approved Memory The following memory SIMMs have been tested with the RAS96 and are known to work with it. This is not to imply that other SIMMs may not work as well with the RAS96, only that they have not been tested with it.
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RAS96 RASCard User Guide B M BBS, Multi-Tech, 68 manual organization, 2 memory, 6, 61, 83 monitor, 9 mouse, 9 MultiCommManager software, 15 Multi-Tech BBS, 68 C cache memory, 6 CC9600 chassis, 6, 14, 15 COM1, 9 CompuServe, 69 connectors, 8, 9, 72 CPU frequency selection, 7 P diagnostic tests, 63 POST codes, 80 POST error messages, 77 power supplies, 15 problem-solving, 60 PS9600 power supplies, 15 E R error messages, 77 Ethernet indicators, 10 resetting the RASCard, 11 D F fax-back service, 70
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