BEETLE BEETLE /M Modular POS System (with Media GXm Processor) User Guide
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BEETLE /M User Guide Edition April 2000
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Contents Manufacturer´s Certification .................................................................... 1 Tested Safety .............................................................................................. 1 FCC-Class A Declaration ............................................................................ 1 Note on the laser ......................................................................................... 2 Important notes ...............................................................
SNIkey / Screen display ..........................................................................24 Connecting standard PC peripherals (COM1) ........................................25 Network ...................................................................................................25 Modular printers .....................................................................................25 BEETLE /M - the components ................................................................27 Overview ........
Software ................................................................................................... 51 Operating system ...................................................................................... 51 Retail device interface............................................................................... 51 Application programs ................................................................................ 51 Retail presentation manager ......................................................
Additional messages............................................................................90 Glossary.....................................................................................................91 Abbreviations .............................................................................................
Manufacturer´s Certification The device complies with the requirements of the EEC directive 89/336/EEC with regard to ‘Electromagnetic compatibilily" and 73/23/EEC “Low Voltage Directive”. Therefore, you will find the CE mark on the device or packaging. Tested Safety The POS system has been provided with the symbol for “Tested Safety”. In addition, the BEETLE has received the UL symbol and cUL symbol.
Important notes Le présent appareil numérique ne génère pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicable aux appareils numériques de la “Class A” prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. Note on the laser lf your device is equipped with a CD ROM drive, the following condition applies: The CD ROM drive contains a light-emitting diode (LED), classified according to IEC 825-1:1993:LASER CLASS 1; it must not be opened.
Important notes q Never plug in or unplug data communication lines during thunderstorms. q Protect devices from vibrations, dust, moisture and heat. q Always dispose of used parts in an environmentally safe manner. q The lithium battery must be replaced by the end user only by identical batteries or types recommended by Wincor Nixdorf GmbH. q The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations for special waste. q In emergencies (e.g.
Introduction The BEETLE /M is the compact, powerful and economical basis for your POS system. The BEETLE /M conforms to the PC/AT industry standard. Powerful Media GXm processors ensure a quick processing of all operations. You can connect a variety of different peripheral devices to your BEETLE /M and even the choice of the software is not limited to a certain product. Optional the BEETLE /M can be equipped with a floppy disk drive, a CD ROM drive or a memory card adapter.
About this manual About this manual About this manual This manual describes the modular POS system BEETLE /M with a Media GXm processor. This documentation is intended to help you work with the POS system and to serve as a reference work. The detailed table of contents help you find the desired information quickly and easily. The first section describes o o everything you need to do before switching on the POS system and how to connect peripherals to the BEETLE /M.
About this manual The type and scope of application programs depend on the customer’s own selection; therefore, with the exception of the Setup program and a brief description of the most important WN programs, software will not be discussed further in this manual. Separate manuals are included in the scope of the connectable peripherals. For this reason, a more detailed description of these devices will not be provided here. For more information, see the relevant manuals.
Recycling Recycling the BEETLE /M Environmental protection does not begin when it comes time to dispose of the BEETLE; it begins with the manufacturer. This product was designed according to our internal norm “Environmental conscious product design and development” Recycling The modular BEETLE /M POS System is manufactured without the use of CFCs und CCHS and is produced mainly from reusable components and materials. The processed plastics can, for the most part, be recycled.
Recycling and re-use devices and disposible materials under the following fax number: Fax: +49 5251 8 26709 We look forward to your message. Warranty Wincor Nixdorf guarantees a limited warranty engagement for 12 months beginning with the date of delivery. This warranty engagement covers all those damages which occur despite a normal use of the product.
BEETLE /M - the individual POS System Overview You can connect a variety of peripherals to your modular POS system BEETLE /M and thus implement a wide range of expansion stages. You can o o o connect a two or four-line alphanumeric customer display and a four line cashier display.
Overview Overview The illustration below show you how your modular POS system can grow - from a scanner to integration in a network.
Overview BEETLE /M in a network Ethernet 10 Base T Server Ethernet 10 Base T GB - 11
Setting up the device Before switching on the System Unpacking and checking the System Unpack the parts and check to see whether the delivery matches the information on the delivery note. The carton contains the basic unit and a country-specific accessories kit. The basic unit can also be equipped with a network board, floppy drive, hard disk or a VGA board, or a combination of these components.
Vertical installation Vertical Installation Vertical installation The BEETLE/ M is specified for a horizontal mounting. Observe the following if the system still is to be mounted vertically: You will find a drill at the bottom side, so that you can suspend the BEETLE /M with a screw. To do so, mount two additional angles at the requested wall so that the BEETLE can rest upon evenly. hole A closed area made of non flammable material (e.g.
Cabling of the BEETLE Cabling of the BEETLE /M Cabling of the BEETLE Follow the steps below in the order given when installing devices: Make sure that the power switch on the front of the housing is set to OFF, i.e. that it visibly protrudes. You may have to open the slide in order to do this (see figure on Page GB - 17). If present, the cable cover must be removed. Plug one end of the power cable into the power cord receptacle on the BEETLE /M.
Cabling of the BEETLE Securing the data cable Secure interface connectors with knurled screws manually. The interface connectors screws made of metal can be secured with a screwdriver. Screws made of plastic must be secured manually only. Mini-DIN plugs lock in when you insert them. Check the lock by slightly pulling the cable. Maybe you will have to lock the plug by slightly pushing the cable. RJ12 plugs lock in when you insert them.
Cabling of the BEETLE Mounting the cable cover The scope of supply of your BEETLE /M includes a cable cover. Before mounting the device, you should first remove the cable openings where necessary. This depends on the cables which you wish to lay. Tools are not required as the plastic parts can be removed by hand In order to mount the cable cover, insert it in the guides marked with arrows in the figure below. In doing so, ensure that the cable cover does not fit askew.
Cabling of the BEETLE Connecting to the mains power supply All devices belonging to the modular BEETLE /M POS system that have a separate power cable must be connected to the same electric circuit. Ensure that the power switch on the POS terminal housing is switched off. Make sure that all data cables on the system unit and peripherals are connected correctly. Plug all power cables belonging to the BEETLE and the peripherals into the grounded-contact power sockets.
Disconnecting cables Disconnecting cables Disconnecting cables Never unplug a cable by pulling on the cable itself; always take hold of the actual plug. Follow the procedure below when disconnecting cables: Turn off all power and equipment switches. Remove the cable cover. Unplug all data communication cables from the sockets of the data networks. Unplug all power plugs from the grounded-contact power sockets. Unplug all cables from the devices.
Adjusting the loudspeaker Basic settings Ex works, the BEETLE /M is configured to your order. Your configuration must be subsequently adapted to support supplementary devices such as scanners. For more information, contact the Wincor Nixdorf branch office responsible for your area. Adjusting the loudspeaker Adjusting the loudspeaker You can set the volume as desired by means of a menu in the BIOS Setup.
Connecting peripherals Connecting peripherals Connecting peripherals The peripherals mentioned here are available as options and are not part of the basic configuration. A separate manual is provided for each of the connectable components. For more detailed information, please consult the relevant documentation. The figure shows the back panel of the BEETLE/ M with the locations of the connecting sockets and connecting plugs. If you wish to connect a monitor, however, you must also have a video board.
Connecting peripherals Keyboard (KYBD) The BEETLE /M has a 6-pin mini-DIN jack for connecting a keyboard. Make sure that the connector is plugged firmly into the socket to prevent malfunctioning. Power is supplied to the keyboard via this socket. If you wish to connect a standard PC keyboard with DIN connector, you must use a special adapter cable, obtainable from the Wincor Nixdorf branch office responsible for your area. When removing cables with locks, please grip the cable at the connector housing.
Connecting peripherals Scanners and scales (COM1 - COM4*) Depending on the systems configuration, scanners without an independent power supply are connected to the COM2*, COM3* or COM4* serial interface (standard setting COM3). Connect scales with their own power supply to the COM1 interface. COM1 is designed as a 9-pin D-sub plug, whereas COM2* - COM4* are 9-pin D-sub jacks. Make sure that the scanner connector is plugged securely into the socket to prevent possible malfunctioning.
Connecting peripherals Customer display (COM2* or COM4*) With the BEETLE /M, and depending on how the system is configured, the customer display is connected to either the COM2* or COM4* serial interface. The interface connection is a 9-pin D-sub jack. Make sure that the connector for the customer display is screwed firmly to the socket to prevent possible malfunctioning. Power is supplied via this jack. If COM2 is equipped with a connector, this interface does not carry a current.
Connecting peripherals Monitor If a CRT adapter is installed, you can connect a monitor to the BEETLE /M via the 15-pin D-sub jack on the CRT adapter. Power is supplied to the monitor via the AC-outlet on the BEETLE /M, located on the back of the housing. A LCD screen can be connected alternatively if a TFT adapter is installed. SNIkey / Screen display If a TFT adapter is installed you can connect a SNIkeyTFT to the BEETLE / M without using a ISA slot.
Connecting peripherals Connecting standard PC peripherals (COM1) You can connect supplementary standard peripherals to the BEETLE /M via the COM1 serial interface. Make sure that all supplementary devices have been tested for RFI suppression pursuant to the legal requirements of your country. Network If a network board is installed, the system can be connected to a network (LAN) from the POS terminal back panel.
Connecting peripherals Appropriate POS printers can also be connected via the low-voltage jack 24V, max. 2A. A connecting cable with a HOSIDEN plug is required for this. Do not connect the HOSIDEN plug when the system is turned on, this can lead to an automatical reboot of the system.
BEETLE /M - the components Overview The following figure shows the outside of the BEETLE /M.
BEETLE /M - the components The figure below shows the inside of the BEETLE /M.
BEETLE /M - the components Floppy disk drive General /M - the components The BEETLE /M is equipped with a floppy disk drive for 3.5" disks. The LED at the drive lights up whenever the system accesses the drive. The disks can be used for a variety of applications, such as: BEETLE Loading programs Saving data (e.g. daily sales figures) Access control (electronic key) The disk can be write protected to protect your data from accidentally being overwritten.
BEETLE /M - the components Inserting a disk Hold the disk so that the arrow symbol is at the top and points away from you. Now insert the disk in the drive slot provided. The disk has been correctly inserted if the gray ejection button has popped out. Removing a disk Press the gray ejection button next to the drive slot. You can now remove the disk. Never remove the disk while the drive is being accessed, i.e. when the LED indicator for the drive is illuminated.
BEETLE /M - the components CD ROM drive The BEETLE /M can be equipped with a CD ROM drive, if you wish so. The lockable slider prevents unauthorized access to the disk drive. Open the drive by pressing the ejection button in the middle of the loading box. You lock it by sliding in the loading box.
CPU CPU CPU General The modular POS system BEETLE /M is supplied with a Media GXm CPU. The CPU comprises a specially developed PC board. In addition to the PC-specific modules and interfaces, this board accommodates a non-volatile memory (NV-RAM) and an optional CRT adapter for connecting a monitor or a TFT adapter for connecting a LCD screen. The connecting plate of the board has the sockets for the external peripherals. The illustration below shows the connector assignments for the CPUs.
CPU Interfaces The COM1 interface of the BEETLE /M is designed for connecting standard peripherals that have a separate power supply. The COM2*, COM3* and COM4* are provided for connecting special POS peripherals that do not have a separate power supply, for example a scanner or a display. The BEETLE /M is also equipped with a parallel interface and a DC24V /2A power supply interface for connecting POS printers as well as one mini DIN jack for connecting the keyboard.
CPU Cyrix CPU (with DIMMs) Bank1 2Mx64 2Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64 Bank2 2M64 2M64 4M64 2M64 4Mx64 8Mx64 2Mx64 4Mx64 8Mx64 16Mx64 Capacity 16MB 32MB 32MB 48MB 64MB 64MB 80MB 96MB 128MB 128MB 144MB 160MB 196MB 256MB Connection options The CPU is designed in a way that expansions are possible at any time, as desired. Connecting a hard disk One hard disk can be connected to the CPU. It is used to store the operating system and POS-specific software.
Power pack Additional slots on the CPU The CPU is equipped with two additional slots which can be used to connect the optional available controllers ( LAN or ASYNC, CRT (monitor) or TFT (SNIkey)), if required (see Configuration variants). Power pack Power pack The power pack can be connected to all conventional power supply networks. It automatically adjusts itself to the particular voltage and is fan-cooled. The power output of the power pack is maximum 150 W.
Battery Battery Battery The battery bridges any power failures and allows a controlled shutdown of the POS programm by the appropriate software (see “Security in the event of power failure”). Battery charging time is approx. 8 hours after initial startup. The battery is charged only while the system is switched on. The table below provides an overview of how long the BEETLE /M is supplied with battery power in the event of a power failure (with the battery fully charged).
Battery Changing the battery All batteries have a limited service life. In order to prevent any loss of data, we recommend that you charge the battery at least every five years. Make sure that the device is switched off and the power plug is disconnected. Remove the cable cover at the backside of the housing by pulling the cable cover upwards out of the guide. Then press the white button (1). While holding down the button, push the battery plate to the right side (2) and pull it backwards (3).
Battery Change the battery. Connect the plug to the jack (1) and reinstall the battery plate with the new battery at the backside of the BEETLE /M. Insert the battery plate into the slots (2) and move it to the left (3) until the lock snaps in.
Battery Security against power failure If the battery is used, the BEETLE /M system has another important feature. When the power fails, the system remains fully functional for a short period of time. The power needed for further operation is supplied by the battery. This means that a system power failure is bridged for a short time. Because operation is maintained with the aid of the battery, the application program can be terminated correctly.
Changing the battery Changing the BEETLE /M battery Changing the battery The BEETLE /M is equipped with a lithium battery on the CPU board to ensure data retention, the time and the setup parameters. The battery should be changed approximately every five years. When inserting the new battery, make sure the polarity is correct. This is visibly marked in the socket. Incorrect replacement of the battery may lead to the danger of explosion. The battery is located in a socket in the CPU.
Changing the battery The lithium battery must be replaced by the end user only by identical batteries or types recommended by Wincor Nixdorf GmbH. You can return the used batteries to your Wincor Nixdorf sales outlet. Batteries containing harmful substances are marked accordingly. The chemical denotations are as follows: CD = Cadmium; Pb = Lead, Li = Lithium. This symbol on a battery tells you that batteries containing harmful substances must not be disposed of as household waste.
Submodules Configuration variants Submodules for the CPU Submodules Various controllers can be plugged in on the CPU. ASYNC- and LAN controllers must be installed alternatively. The following is a brief description of the available options: ASYNC controller This RS232 interface card can be used as an additional, live serial interface for connecting various peripherals.
Submodules When installing a TFT adapter with touchscreen functionality the cable for the internal loudspeaker must be removed in order to activate the loudspeaker in the screen display. The touch functionality must be activated via jumper (see jumper settings). The COM2 interface will be covered and is no longer valid for external use. Installing the submodules First ensure that the device is switched off and that the power connector is disconnected. Remove the battery plate (see page 37).
Submodules Then you can lift off the housing. Lift up the carrier of the hard disk and the floppy disk drive by loosening the knurled screw (see drawing) manually or with a screwdriver. Then pull the carrier forward to the stop and lift it up to the front side.
Submodules Front Remove the respective metal cover at the backside of your BEETLE/M by removing the screws with a socket wrench. Then bring the socket through the recess of the housing and plug in the card (see drawing). Attach the socket using the screws that you removed before.
AT plug-in cards AT plug-in cards AT plug-in cards Most of all standard ISA and PCI cards can be used in the BEETLE /M. BEETLE Inhouse Controller The BEETLE Inhouse Controller (BIC) is a ISA card for BEETLE POS systems. The board ensures that BEETLE systems can be integrated in existing installations in inhouse networks. The card is installed in a free AT slot in the POS housing. If you would like to receive further details on this expansion card, please contact your dealer or your local WN branch.
AT plug-in cards Installing an expansion card First ensure that the device is switched off and that the power connector is disconnected. Please proceed as described in the section “changing the battery” (page 37pp). After having pulled forward the carrier of the hard disk and floppy disk there is an easy access to the AT slots. Now remove the metal cover at the housing by squeezing out one of the clambs (see picture). You always should use the upper slot first.
AT plug-in cards When you handle boards fitted with ESDs (electronical components), you must observe the following aspects under all circumstances: o o o GB - 48 You must always discharge yourself (e. g. by touching a grounded object) before working with boards containing ESDs. The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges. Pull out the power plug before inserting or pulling out boards containing ESDs. o Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.
Change of the hard disk Change of the hard disk Change of the hard disk To change the hard disk open your BEETLE /M as described on pages 42-43. Pull out the connectors (1)(see picture below). 1 Now push the button (see picture below) and take off the hard disk. Then flap the carrier back so that you can install the new hard disk. Just put it on the guide rail and push it back until it snaps in. Plug in the connectors again.
Change of the hard disk GB - 50
Software This chapter provides a brief overview of the operating system and a series of programs developed by Wincor Nixdorf to enable your BEETLE /M to operate efficiently. More detailed information can be found in the individual documents for these programs. Operating system The BEETLE /M runs under the MS-DOS operating system which was specially expanded for POS applications. This makes it possible, for example, to display all system messages on the cashier display.
Software Software Retail presentation manager The retail presentation manager (RPM) is provided as a uniform tool (MS-DOS and UNIX) for input and output format specification. The RPM significantly reduces the development outlay for POS applications. Retail transaction manager The retail transaction manager (RTM) forms the link between the POS application and the operating system. The RTM allows the accessing of shared data, including price lookup and the maintenance of transaction files.
Starting up the system The configuration label shows you the equipment included in your modular BEETLE /M POS system. A sample is contained in the Appendix. The label is located on the underside of the BEETLE /M. The data specified there are required for entering the setup parameters (see Setup). Start and runup behaviour After installing the BEETLE /M, switch on the POS system using the power switch on the front panel. The system first performs an automatic self-test to test its basic functions.
Starting up the system The following media can be assigned a drive: Starting up the system Disk Network Hard disk Memory card CD-ROM The logical drives are designated A:, B:, C: and D:. If the system is to be booted from disk, this medium must always be assigned drive A:. The network is always assigned to the C: drive during the runup procedure. The hard disk can be assigned to the C: or D: drive. The system can only be started from the hard disk if the disk has been configured as the C: drive.
Starting up the system If the POS system does not find a disk resp. a CD-ROM in drive A:, it automatically continues the loading process from drive C:. If drive A: contains a disk no operating system is stored upon, the POS system cannot be booted. In this case, either replace the disk with one that is system-boot-capable or remove the disk altogether. The operating system responds with additional messages on the cashier display or monitor, as shown in the illustration below.
Starting up the system Booting from a memory card the segment address E7000-E9FFF must be reserved additional. A possible entry would be: Device= C: \DOS\ EMM386.EXE X=E700-EFFF NOEMS This may be important for MS-DOS, Windows 3x or Windows 95. If you do not pay attention to it, the system may crash while starting.
BIOS setup BIOS setup can be used to restore or reset the configuration parameters of your BEETLE POS system. The features of your POS system are displayed on the configuration sticker, which is located on or inside your BEETLE. A sample sticker is shown on the last page of this chapter. SETUP contains important basic settings which are necessary to enable your POS system to operate correctly.
BIOS setup The menu entries below are intended to serve as examples. If in doubt, refer to the configuration sticker. BIOS setup When SETUP is called, first the Copyright message is output. For example: Copyright (C) WN 2000 Setup Rel. 0.xy (12/01/00) The first menu is then displayed. Menus are controlled by pressing the numeric keys specified in parentheses. ReBoot with Help with Enter Setup with (7) (5) (2) Pressing the number (2) allows you to set the date and time in a further menu.
BIOS setup In this and subsequent examples, the numeric keys (8), (2), (6), (4), (5) and (7) have the following meanings: (8) Prev (Previous) (2) Next (6) Incr (Increment) (4) Decr (Decrement) (5) (7) The cursor is positioned in a previous field or menu The cursor is positioned in the next field or jumps to the next menu Increments a value in the field Decrements a value in the field Calls the help function (key assignment) Reboots the system Following the menu for setting the time and date, the menu for
BIOS setup The hard disks can be configurated automatically in SETUP. The necessary parameters are read from the hard disk and stored in the CMOS RAM. Your POS system offers two interfaces to connect hard disks and other IDE drives (e.g. CD ROM drive), a PRIMARY port and a SECONDARY port. You can connect two drives with each port, a MASTER- and a SLAVE drive. To use the SECONDARY interface, the Secondary IDE must be set to “Enable”.
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BIOS setup Notes Note 1 The PIO mode in the mask “HD Transfer Mode”indicates the chosen data transfer mode for the hard disk. You can set a value between “0" and ”4". After the automatic read in of the parameters (“HD Get Params ? = Yes”) you should not change this value . Should any problems occur, you can only decrement the PIO mode, which will lead to a slower transfer of data.
BIOS setup Please mind the following procedure for handling the hard disk: Generally you should configurate your hard disk with the setting “AUTO” (automatical configuration). The BIOS then detects the optimal parameter settings for your system and these parameters are set. Whenever starting the system you can read from the monitor the type of installed hard disk in abbreviated form (Only when “AUTO” is set). Alternatively you can configurate the hard disk with the setting “USER TYPE”.
BIOS setup It is possible to use the parallel interface LPT1 in standard mode and in the modes ECP (Enhanced Capability Port) and EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port). The transfer modes EP and EPP allow a higher data transfer rate (up to 2MB/s and up to 2,4 MB/s). Please make sure that the peripheral devices do support these modes. The choice can be done in the following mask: LPT1 Mode Standard (8)Prev (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr If you are using printers from Wincor Nixdorf, please choose the standard mode.
BIOS setup “OFF Timer” switches the CPU to sleep mode (5 - 15 - 60 minutes) after a specified interval of being idle. In this case the backlighting of the displays are deactivated and a connected monitor is blanked. Make sure that no screen saver is active! OFF Timer 60 Min (8)Prev (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr In BIOS setup, you can also define whether the possibility for turning off the serial interfaces in the sleep mode COM2 to COM4 is selected (COM Supply On) or not (COMSupply Off) .
BIOS setup The next mask can be used to enter displays (OPERATOR for the cashier display or VGA for the monitor). Display OPERATOR (5) Help (8)Prev (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr If an internal CRT-adapter is plugged in you can see the following screen mask. For the settings LOW and MIDDLE the system memory will allocate 1,5 MB for the graphical section. In the setting HIGH it will allocate 2,5 MB.
BIOS setup The following functions of setup normally are not changed. Here Setup can terminate the settings. If you wish to change the boot sequence, to activate the sound function or to set interrupt, DMA or the memory range for legacy cards, the following points are important: Special functions following ———>> (8)Prev (2)Next This option changes the start-up-time of hard disks.
BIOS setup With the following mask you can activate the sound function. Please mind that the following system resources are used: I/O addresses 220-22Fh, 330-331h, 388-38Bh, Interrupt 5 and the DMA channels 3 and 5. These parameters are displayed. Sound Configuration Disable (8)Prev (6)Incr (2 Next (4)Decr In the next mask you can set the boot sequence. The basic configuration starts from the diskette drive.
BIOS setup In this mask you can define whether an extended self test should be run before starting the operating system. The extended self test only comprises of the POS-specific components. Extended POST Yes (8)Prev (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr The following three Setup-settings are used when a Legacy-PC-card is to be plugged in. These cards can not inform the system BIOS which Interrupt, DMA-channel or memory range below 1 MB they seize.
BIOS setup PnP IRQ Resources (3) List Params (8)Prev (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr PnP DMA Resources (3) List Params (8)Prev (6)Incr (2)Next (4)Decr This mask only works together with an operating system that is capable of Plug-and-Play (PnP) functions. Setting “Yes” has the effect that the BIOS will initialize only those components neccessary for booting the operating system. All the other PnP components must then be configurated by the loaded operating system.
BIOS setup At the end of SETUP you will see the following mask: Reset Config Data No (8)Prev (6)Incr (4)Decr In this menu you can define whether the configuration data of your POS system will be initialized when the system is started: Yes With the start of the system the old configuration data will be reset. The Plug&Play function will detect the current configuration data. The installed components are initialized by these data. Components not able for Plug&Play have to be registered manually.
Appendix Technical data for the BEETLE /M Footprint Width Depth (including cable cover) 280 mm 350 mm Total height 137 mm Weight approx.
Appendix CPU Appendix Microprocessor MediaGXm (corresponding to Pentium Class Processor) Architecture AT-compatible board with expansion options for POS-specific functional units Main memory 16MB - 256MB BIOS Phönix 256 KB Keyboard connection AT-compatible Loudspeaker Adjustable volume via BIOS setup Hard disk connection E-IDE interface Floppy disk connection Standard interface CD ROM connection E-IDE interface Submodules LAN controller or an ASYNC connection; CRT adapter or a TFT adapter
Appendix (2) = If a D-SUB connector is mounted at COM2, the interface does not have a separate power supply. ASYNC controller I/O base address range 02E8H - 02EFH Interrupt IRQ12 Connection 9-pole D-SUB jack LAN controller DP8 RAM 8KB, default CC00h - CDFFh (only in shared memory mode) I/O address range 32 Byte, default 240h - 25Fh Interrupt IRQ5 BOOT PROM 16 KB, default C8000h - CBFFFh Connection 8-pole telephone jack RJ45 10BaseT (max.
Appendix CRT Adapter (Monitor) Resolution Colours 640x480 (VGA-Mode) 8 BPP 256 colours ___________ 16 BPP 64K colours RGB 5-6-5 800x600 (SVGA-Mode) 8 BPP 256 colours ___________ 16 BPP 64K colours RGB 5-6-5 1024x768 (XGA-Mode) 8 BPP 256 colours ___________ 16 BPP 256 colours RGB 5-6-5 1280x1024 (SXGA-Mode) 8 BPP 256 colours TFT Adapter (Flatscreen) GB - 76 Resolution Colours 800x600 (SVGA) 8 BPP 256 colours __________ 16 BPP 64K colours RGB 5-6-5
Appendix Jumper settings The CPU is equipped with jumpers which can be used to q set the CPU frequency I/F4, I/F5, I/F6 q set the interrupt assignments for the serial interfaces COM3* and COM4* I/F1, I/F2, I/F3 q set the component configuration of the non-volatile memory NV1, NV2 q set the SNIkey functions Jumper arrangements of the Media GXm board KYBD COM4 Super I/O NV-RAM NV COM3 PCI / ISA Interrupt Frequency USB - + Battery S3 (S1, S2) SNIkey COM2 COM1 Media GXm Loudspeaker (4pin)
Appendix CPU frequency 200MHz I/F Frequency Interrupt 1 2 3 4 5 6 CPU frequency 266 MHz I/F Frequency Interrupt 1 2 3 4 5 6 CPU frequency 300 MHz I/F Frequency Interrupt 1 GB - 78 2 3 4 5 6 Default
Appendix OEM-Mode: IRQ10=COM3*, IRQ11=COM4* I/F Frequency Interrupt 1 2 3 5 4 6 WN-Mode: IRQ10=COM3*+COM4*, IRQ11 available I/F Frequency Interrupt 1 2 3 5 4 6 Default IRQ10 available, IRQ11=COM4* I/F Frequency Interrupt 1 2 3 4 5 6 GB - 79
Appendix IRQ10=COM3*, IRQ11 available I/F Frequency Interrupt 1 2 3 4 5 6 IRQ10, IRQ11 available I/F Frequency Interrupt 1 2 3 4 5 6 NV1: NV-SRAM 512 KB NV1 2 1 NV2: NV-SRAM 32 KB or 128 KB NV2 Default 2 GB - 80 1
Appendix SNIkey touch function (COM2 disable) SNIkey S2 S1 S3 COM2 function (touch disable) SNIkey S2 S3 S1 Default GB - 81
The configuration label The configuration label The configuration label Here is an example of the label which can differ in accordance to the features of your POS system. Normally the label is located on the bottom of the POS housing.
POST Power On Self Test (POST) POST As standard the Phoenix POST is used, which monitors the functioning of the standard PC AT components of the master board. The Phoenix POST has been expanded by some function tests so that POS-specific functions can also be tested. The error messages are displayed on the external user display or the VGA monitor. The user display and the monitor have high priority; with the VGA card inserted the messages are always displayed on the monitor.
POST MS-DOS Critical Errors GB - 84 Error Code Meaning 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C Attempt to write on write-protected disk Unknown unit Drive not ready Unknown command CRC data error Invalid call structure SEEK error with disks Unknown data medium Sector not found Printer paper end Write error Read error General error
MS-DOS system error messages Output of MS-DOS system error messages MS-DOS system error messages All system error messages are displayed on the cashier display or monitor. The messages are on two lines, as shown below: M el ooooo dddddddd mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm The individual entries have the following meanings: M Reserved e l MS-DOS error No. 0..
POST extended error messages POST extended error messages POST extended error messages GB - 86 Test type Test Message Cashier display 1 DATE ERROR ADDRESS ERROR Error no.
Phoenix BIOS POST Phoenix BIOS POST and Start Messages Phoenix BIOS POST Message Possible Cause Remedy by technician Diskette drive fail Diskette adapter failure Check adapter Diskette drive B: failure Drive B: defective or not installed Check drive B: Diskette drive A: failure Drive A: defective or not installed Check drive A: Diskette read failure strike 7 to retry boot Disk not formatted or defective Replace diskette and reboot Display adapter failed; * Primary videoadapter failure * C
Phoenix BIOS POST Message Possible cause Remedy by technician Keyboard controller failure Failure of firmware of the keyboard controller Check CPU Keyboard stuck key failure One or several keys stuck Try again to press the keys Memory address line failure at hex-value, read hex-value, expecting hex-value Failure of memory chips connected to circuit Check CPU Failure of one of memory chips or one of circuits Replace memory chips Failure of memory chips connected to circuit Check CPU Memory c
Phoenix BIOS POST Message Possible cause Not a boot diskette strike 7 to retry boot Diskette in drive A: not formatted or start not possible Replace diskette and reboot No timer tick interrupt Timer chip failure Check timer chip on CPU Hex-value optional ROM bad checksum = hex - value Peripheral card has defective ROM Replace card Shutdown failure Failure of keyboard controller or connecting logic circuit Check CPU Time-of-day not set please run SETUP program Clock not set Start SETUP Driv
Phoenix BIOS POST Additional messages Decreasing available memory This message immediately follows a memory error message. The memory chips are faulty. Strike the 7 key to continue An error has occurred during the POST; press number key 7 to reboot system. Base Memory size = 64K Specifies size of main memory for functions. Extended Memory size = 00000K Specifies size of extended memory for functions.
Glossary Glossary Glossary Bit A bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). It is the smallest unit used in data processing. Controller Serves to control data input and output in a data processing system or between a computer and the connected peripherals. CPU Abbreviation of central processing unit. It includes the main components of a data processing system. The CPU monitors all operations and provides data and programs.
Glossary Plug and PLay (PnP) PnP means the automatic recognition of hardware components by the system. Thus the installation, integration and configuration of new components is made substantially easier. Peripherals Devices serving as an input/output device or storage for a computer. This includes, for example, document readers, keyboards, printers and disk storage. Server This is a computer connected to a local network and whose services are available to all of the network subscribers, e.g.
Abbreviations Abbreviations Abbreviations AT Advanced Technology ATA AT-Attachment BIOS Basic Input Output System COM Communication Port CPU Central Processing Unit CRT Cathode Ray Tube cUL canada Underwriters Laboratories DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module ECP Extended Capability Port EPP Enhanced Parallel Port EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory FD Floppy Disk GS “Geprüfte Sicherheit” (Tested Safety) HDD Hard Disk Drive HFT High Frequency Table HSF Hash File Access Me
Abbreviations GB - 94 LAN Local Area Network LBA Logical Block Addressing LED Light Emitting Diode LPT Line Printer MO Magneto Optical PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PnP Plug and Play RAM Random Access Memory RDI Retail Device Interface RMH Retail Message Handler ROM Read Only Memory RPM Retail Presentation Manager RTM Retail Transaction Manager SCSI Small Computer Systems Interface SIMM Single-In-Line-Mem
