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    PEER-1630 16MHz 386SX™ SYSTEM U ser's Manual
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    trademark of Intel Corporation. The typeface used in the text of this manual is Helvetica and is used under licence from the Allied Corporation, the brand names are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Documentation design and writing by: Echo Chen, Patty Lee, Hazel Chen, and Alan
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    tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed compliance must be specified in the instruction manual. Warning: A shielded-type the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication.
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    . • Make sure your BIOS configuration is correct. • The non-rechargeable battery supplying power to your COMS RAM may be dead. If so, contact your local service center for assistance. III
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    Indicator Lights 8 Keylock 9 System Power Switch 9 1-8 Rear Panel 1 1 Keyboard Connector 12 Power Cord Connector 13 Display Port 14 Power Voltage Setting 15 1-9 Other Peripherals 16 1-10 Disk Drives 17 Floppy Disks 18 Hard Disks 20 1-11 Keyboard 21 1-12 Maintaining Your Equipment 22 IV
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    Chapter 2 SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM 1 2-1 Motherboard 2 386SX CPU 3 Math Coprocessor 4 Chip Insertion 6 Jumpers 7 Onboard System Memory Size 8 ROM BIOS chips 18 2-2 Installation 19 2-3 Connection to Power Supply 20 Chapter 3 OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM 1 3-1
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    Chapter 4 KEYBOARD 1 4-1 Keyboard Layout 2 4-2 Getting Acquainted with Your Keyboard 3 Function Keys 3 Numeric Keypad 3 Mode Indicator Lights 5 Special Keys 6 QWERTY keys 7 Cursor Keys 8 Key Combinations 8 4-3 Keyboard Tilt Adjustment 9 VI
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    Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 5-1 Command Problems 2 5-2 System Error Messages 4 Examples of System Error Messages 5 5-3 System BIOS Error Messages Functions 14 6-6 Moving Your Computer and Peripherals 16 Short Move 16 Long Move 16 6-7 Technical Information 17 Microprocessor 17 Protected
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    7 Figure 1-4: Front Panel 8 Figure 1-5: Keylock and Two Security-Lock Keys 9 Figure 1-6: ON/OFF Switch (l/O Switch) in OFF Position 10 Disk 19 Figure 1-1 5: Copy Protection for 5.25" Floppy Disk 19 Figure 1-16: Keyboard 21 Chapter 2 SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM Figure 2-1: Motherboard Layout 2
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    System Configuration" Screen 15 Figure 3-3: "Preformat Hard Disk" Screen 16 Figure 3-4: Calculator 17 Figure 3-5: "NEAT Chip Setup Configuration" Keys 3 Figure 4-3: Numeric Keypad 3 Figure 4-4: Indicator Lights 5 Figure 4-5: Special Keys 6 Figure 4-6: QWERTY Keys 7 Figure 4-7: Cursor Keys
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    Memory Size 9 Table 2-4: Jumper Settings for Different Types of BIOS 18 Table 2-5: Power Supply Pinouts 21 Chapter 4 KEYBOARD Table 4-1: Functions of Numeric Keypad Keys 4 Table 4-2: Functions of Special Keys 6 Table 4-3: Functions of Special QWERTY Keys 7 Table 4-4: Special Functions 8 X
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    Chapter 6 APPENDIX Table 6-1: Channel 0 18 Table 6-2: Channel 1 18 Table 6-3: Channel 2 18 Table 6-4: Interrupt-Level Assignments 19 Table6-5: DMA Channels 21 Table 6-6: I/O Hex Address 21 Table 6-7: DMA Channels 3 Through 0 22 Table 6-8: DMA Channels 7 Through 5 22 XI
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    What's Inside Here's what you'll find in this manual: Chapter 1 - "System Overview", gets you acquainted with the basic keyboard's features, layout and basic functions. Chapter 5 - "Troubleshooting", covers a simple troubleshooting procedures and provides directions for additional help. Chapter 6 -
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    How to Use this Manual For the advanced user If you are an experienced PC user and do not want to upgrade your system now and you want to start
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    . If you want to upgrade your hardware later, read Chapter 2, INSTALLATION. If you want to gain a more thorough understanding of your computer, read the entire manual. Note: You may refer to the "Glossary" section for definitions of computer terminology. Chapter 1: System Overview 1
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    -on experience by the following easy step-by-step instructions. If you are an advanced user, you will . Quality, flexibility, and functionality are the key design features of your system. This system provides optimum User's Guide and User's Reference. This Manual is included with your system.
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    user anxious to start using your computer, observe the figure below to set up your personal computer. You will still want to use this manual later as a reference book. Note: Save all packing materials in case you need to ship your computer. Figure 1-1: Quick Start Chapter 1: System Overview
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    2MB, 3MB, 4MB and 5MB • Eight expansion slots - Six 16 bit slots and two 8 bit slots • Sixteen-level interrupt • Seven-channel DMA for disk and special I/O • 64KB legal DTK BIOS (ADL certified) developed by Datatech Enterprises Co., Ltd. • Supports other BlOSes such as Phoenix, Award, and AMI • Four
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    , 16MHz • RAM - RAM subsystem of 512KB, 640KB, 1MB, 2MB, 3MB, 4MB, 5MB optional Cycle Time - 1OOns ROM - 64KB legal BIOS • Expansion slots - Six 16-bit two 8-bit • Disk Drive(s) - Floppy disk drive: 3.5" and 5.25" bay - Hard disk drive: 3.5" half high and 5.25" bay • Power Supply - 200W • Options
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    1-5 Example of a System Configuration The basic system is pictured below. You may choose peripherals and upgrades for the system as your needs require. Even if your system is different from the one pictured, it should operate in the same basic manner. Figure 1-2: System Configuration 6 Chapter 1:
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    1-6 System Unit The system unit may houses a mainboard, disk drives, a power supply and other optional expansion cards. Figure 1-3: System Unit Case Chapter 1: System Overview 7
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    off. If you encounter any problems while using unfamiliar software, you can always restart quickly from the RAM test stage by pressing the reset button Indicator Lights These lights indicate the operation status of your computer. The red LED comes on when the hard disk is being accessed. The green
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    Keylock The keylock enables or disables the keyboard. In the unlock mode the keyboard is activated. In the lock mode the keyboard is disabled to deny unauthorized users access to the computer. Figure 1-5: Keylock and Two Security-Lock Keys Chapter 1: System Overview 9
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    System Power Switch The system power switch ON/OFF switch is located on the right side of the case toward the rear. Figure 1-6: On/Off Switch in Off Position You should always be certain that the power is turned off before modifying the hardware configuration in any way. 10 Chapter 1: System
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    1-8 Rear Panel The rear panel has all the connections that lead from the system unit to external peripherals and the power source. Turn off all power switches before connecting or disconnecting cables/wires! Ensure that cables/wires are attached to the external device first and connect to the outlet
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    Keyboard Connector The keyboard supplied with your system may be plugged into sockets in back of the case. The figure below shows how to plug the keyboard cable into the socket. Figure 1-8: Connecting the Keyboard Cable 12 Chapter 1: System Overview
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    Power Cord Connector The power supply has two receptacles: one supplies power to a monitor; the other connects to the main power source. Yet, if your monitor power plug does not fit the system unit's monitor power outlet, you should plug it into a wall electrical outlet. Figure 1-9: System Power
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    Display Port You will also need to connect your monitor to the system unit at a female video port in one of the expansion slots as shown on the previous page. To attach the monitor cable to the video port, plug the cable into the port and screw the cable connector down securely. The system gives you
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    Power Voltage Setting The system unit can run on either 115V or 230V as indicated in the figure below. The voltage setting switch is located above the monitor power outlet. Refer to Table 1-1 for power cord specifications. Figure 1-11: Voltage Switch When you are using the PC in American areas,
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    Peripherals To connect other peripherals (printer, modem etc.) determine which ports are to be used by referring to your expansion card manuals or peripheral manuals. You may consult your dealer for more about the expansion cards available for your system. Typical peripherals are shown in Figure
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    1-10 Disk Drives You can install two floppy disk drives and up to two hard disks in the system unit of either with 5.25" or 3.5" sizes. More information about how to install disk drives may be found in Chapter 6. Figure 1-13: Installing Floppy and Hard Disk Drives Chapter 1: System Overview 17
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    Floppy Disks With a floppy disk drive you can format and use double-sided (or single-sided) double-density (or high-density) floppy disks. One double-sided double-density 5.25" floppy disk can store up to 360KB of data. One double-sided high-density 5.25" floppy disk can store up to 1.2MB of data.
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    Copy Protection A tab on the 3.5" diskette is used for protection of data. This is a mechanical method of protecting the disk from additions, deletions and alterations of existing data. The figure below shows a diskette with the write protect tab. To enable write protection, slide the tab toward the
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    Hard Disks Your system is a very powerful and versatile machine. To make full use of all its capabilities, it is best to use a hard disk. A hard disk can raise your efficiency because the hard disk keeps programs and data available at your fingertips. Moreover, your system gives you a wide range of
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    1-11 Keyboard Your keyboard has a set of function keys, cursor keys and a numeric keypad. The figure below shows a typical keyboard. Refer to Chapter 4 for a more detailed description of the keyboard. Figure 1-16: Keyboard Chapter 1: System Overview 21
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    Your Equipment Read and follow carefully all the instructions and warnings in this manual and on these products! • Only use a damp cloth to clean to repair the system unit, monitor/s, cables/wires. Refer all such problems to experienced service personnel. • Ensure that the back of the system unit is
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    Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System
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    Setting Up Your System In this chapter you will learn about: n how to assemble a knocked-down system n how to upgrade your system Setting up a system is easy and takes only a short time. If your dealer has set up your system for you, you can skip this chapter. With the system set up you are now
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    2-1 Motherboard The motherboard contains an Intel® 80386SX-16 processor, a 80387SX math coprocessor socket, BIOS chips and expansion slots. These parts of your system that you can see and touch are called hardware. Below
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    power and capability over the 80286 standard used in AT-type microcomputers. The 80386SX has superior extended memory support and will execute the new 32-bit programs of the future.. The 80386SX-16 CPU is vastly superior in capabilities and speed to the 80286, and can handle: • Concurrent processing
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    coprocessor will make your work more efficient. An optional 80387SX-16 coprocessor can be installed in socket U42 to accelerate processing of Refer to the illustrations below and on the next page to install the Intel 80387SX-16. Refer to table 2-1 below for jumper W9, and figure 2-2 on the next
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    Figure 2-2 : The Location of W9, 80386SX, and 80387SX Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System 5
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    Chip Insertion Remember that when inserting chips, you must make sure that the notched or the dotted end of the chip is lined up with the notched end the socket. Gently push the chip into the socket, and be careful not to bend the pins. Notch Figure 2-3: Chip Insertion 6 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your
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    Jumper A jumper is a kind of switch which uses a plastic cap with a metal interior to connect (short) two pins. If a jumper needs to be left open, you should save the cap for future use by covering only one pin of a jumper. This has no effect on the function of the board while it keeps the cap handy
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    Onboard System Memory Size Jumpers W1- W6 are used to set the RAM size you want on the mainboard. The DIP and SIMM DRAM banks can contain from 512KB, 640KB, 1MB, 1.5MB, 2MB, 3MB, 4MB to 5MB by means of setting jumpers W1 - W6. Refer to Figure 2-5 below for the location of jumpers W1 - W6 and the RAM
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    The following shows the configuration for total onboard system memory. Description Using one bank or two banks (banks 0 & 1) with either DIP or SIMM DRAMS as onboard memory W1 - W6 Settings Using three or four banks of DIP (banks 0, 1) and SIMM (banks 2, 3) DRAMS as onboard memory Table 2-2:
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    Bank 0 = 41256 RAM Module x 2 pieces or Bank 0 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Jumpers W1 - W6 You may use either bank as bank 0. Figure 2-6: 512KB Total Onboard System Memory 10 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System
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    Bank 0 = 41256 RAM Module x 2 pieces Bank 1 = 4164 RAM Module x 2 pieces or Bank 0 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) You may use either bank as bank 0. Figure 2-7: 640 KB Total Onboard System Memory Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System 11
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    Bank 0 = 41256 RAM Module x 2 Pieces Bank 1 = 41256 RAM Module x 2 pieces or Bank 0 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Jumpers W1 - W6 or Bank 1 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Any bank 0 may be used with any bank 1. Figure 2-8: 1MB Total Onboard System Memory 12 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System
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    Bank 2 = 41256 RAM Module x 2 pieces Bank 1 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Bank 0 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Figure 2-9: 1.5 MB Total Onboard System Memory Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System 13
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    Bank 2- 41256 RAM Module x 2 pieces Bank 3-41256 RAM Module x 2 pieces Bank0 - (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Bank1 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Figure 2-10: 2MB Total Onboard System Memory Bank O = 411000 RAM Module x 2 pieces Figure 2-11: 2MB Total Onboard System Memory 14 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your
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    Bank 2 = 411000 RAM Module x 2 pieces Bank 1 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Bank 0 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Figure 2-12: 3MB Total Onboard System Memory Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System 15
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    Bank 0 = 411000 RAM Module x 2 pieces Bank 1 = 411000 RAM Module x 2 pieces Figure 2-13: 4MB Total Onboard System Memory 16 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System
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    Bank 2 = 411000 RAM Module x 2 Pieces Bank 3 = 411000 RAM Module x 2 pieces Bank 0 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Bank 1 = (44256 X 4 + 41256 X 2) Figure 2-14: 5MB Total Onboard System Memory Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System 17
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    ROM BIOS Chips Jumper W7 is used to select the type of BIOS chips. BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System. BIOS controls the real-time clock, disk drives and the computer's peripheral equipment. Refer to the Figure 2-15 for the location of jumper W7 and BIOS chips. For selection and installation
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    Figure 2-15: Installing ROM If you are not sure what BIOS chips you have, you may need to consult your dealer for the right chips. Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System 19
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    Phillips screwdriver. Be sure that the power to the system is switched OFF before you open the case. Your computer interior is as below: Figure 2-16: Unpacking Your Main System 20 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System
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    2-3 Connection to Power Supply If your power supply has not been attached to your motherboard, you may need to attach the power supply cable to the mainboard at connector J9, which is beside the power on the motherboard. You should connect the 2 six-pin connectors to the power supply connector J9.
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    The pinouts for the connectors at J9 are es follows: Table 2-5: Power Supply Pinouts 22 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System
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    Chapter 3 Operating Your System
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    use for work and play. Finding application software is a simple matter of going to your nearest PC store. Note: This is not an MS-DOS manual. It mentions only a few of the DOS functions available. To learn more about DOS, refer to your MS-DOS User
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    computer's electronic memory. You should follow the instructions below to start DOS. Starting DOS when the following the RAM test: Non-system disk or disk error Replace and strike any key when ready Then Guide and Reference manual for information on system messages. 2 Chapter 3: Operating Your System
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    want a detailed explanation of all the DOS commands, refer to your DOS user manual. Starting MS-DOS If you are using a hard disk with DOS already r i 01-01-1990 Enter new date (MM-DD-YY): For the new date, key in the month, day and year, separated by hyphens. Press . Time is displayed
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    Formatting Disk You must format a floppy disk before it can be used. Formatting high-density disk: To format a high-density disk, type the following at the drive prompt: C>Format A: After your disk has been formatted, you will see the following prompt: Format another diskette (Y/N)?
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    will see the following prompt: Copy another diskette (Y/N)? Press if you have nothing else to be copied. Backing up a file: To back up a single file, key in the backup command and directory as below: A>backup /A Chapter 3: Operating Your System 5
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    Deleting your Diskettes and Files You may want to erase diskettes or unnecessary files to make room for other data. Erasing a diskette: To erase a whole directory of files, type the following at the drive prompt: A>del *.* All the files in the open directory are now erased. Deleting a
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    > command. If you want to display the directory of the disk in drive A, you would use the following command: DIR A: After you hit the enter key, all the file information will display on the screen. If you use the command without a drive letter, MS-DOS lists the directory of the
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    Preformat The preformat utility is supplied by the system BIOS. You can press key quickly just after the RAM test to enter the SETUP program. Choosing item 2 from the initial screen to preformat partition, see Appendix D in MS-DOS User's Guide and Reference. 8 Chapter 3: Operating Your System
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    FORMAT C:/S If you have two partitions, you have to format D in DOS prompt. The command should be keyed in as: A> FORMAT D: If you want to use the partition 1 (drive C) to start DOS, operating systems like Xenix, Novell or Unix. Refer to their manuals for details. Chapter 3: Operating Your System 9
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    3-4 Helpful Hints The following may save you some time or help you as you use your computer. • Make copies of your diskettes regularly. • To make sure that a command works, you should: - Check your typing (make sure you don't confuse \ with /). - Have the correct diskette in the drive. - Check the
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    the motherboard. The setup program is used to key in the configuration you want for your system. compatible with IBM BIOS. In addition, many special functions are supported like: • a low-level fixed disk format utility • three guide you through the setup program. For more information about
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    configuration, you will have to reconfigure your system. The computer will give you this screen message: Press the F 1 key to enter the setup program or press any other key to continue Under the above three conditions, pressing will automatically start the setup program. Under any conditions
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    the setup program. After starting your computer, press the key quickly before the RAM test finishes. If you miss the chance to do so, reset your appear on the screen: SETUP utility will be starting When the system self test is completed, the setup program will take over. Once you have entered
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    of the setup program highlights the selected command. You can use the up < # > and down < $ > arrows to select the desired item. Pressing the enter key < 8 > confirms your selection or enters the next screen. If the option on the screen does not match your configuration, you have two ways to make
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    1. Setting Up System Configuration If you choose item 1 from the screen on the previous page to configure your system, the following will appear: ROM SETUP PROGRAM VERSION 2 . 0 (C) COPYRIGHT DATATECH ENTERPRISES CO., LTD 1990. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. SET UP SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 1. CURRENT DATE : {
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    2. Preformatting Hard Disk If you want to preformat your hard disks, reenter the setup program by pressing , and select item 2 on the initial screen. The program will then proceed as below: Figure 3-3: "Preformat Hard Disk" Screen 16 Chapter 3: Operating Your System
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    the 80-column text display mode only. The calculator and the hard disk park can be used if you press , , and (on the key pad). Pressing will exit these utilities. The following is the figure for the calculator. Figure 3-4: Calculator Chapter 3: Operating Your System 17
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    item 4 in the initial setup menu will lead you to set up a system password. A password can deny unauthorized users access to the computer. You can key in a password with a maximum of seven alphanumeric units. You may press to see the present password status. 5. Setting Up User-Defined Hard Disk
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    Chapter 4 Keyboard
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    basics of your keyboard and its functions ¢ how to adjust your keyboard angle A computer keyboard sends messages from you to the computer. It has: • QWERTY keys • Function keys • Cursor control keys • numeric keypad • Special keys • Keyboard indicator lights Chapter 4: Keyboard 1
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    4-1 Keyboard Layout Currently several of keyboard styles are available for PC/AT/XT compatible computers. The most popular are the PC keyboard, the PC/AT keyboard, and the enhanced keyboard. Figure 4-1 below illustrates the basic layout of a typical enhanced keyboard. Figure 4-1: Keyboard Layout 2
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    into six sections. Refer to the previous page for the layout. The following gives an explanation of these keys. Function Keys These are located on the left or at the top of the keyboard. Function keys have specially defined uses preassigned by the software you use. They are used independently or in
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    7 operative. Home returns cursor to the beginning of the line it is on. Activating Num Lock makes 8 operative. Otherwise the up cursor key is active. Activating Num Lock makes 9 operative. Otherwise page up is active. Used for addition operations. Activating Num Lock makes 4 operative. Otherwise
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    Mode Indicator Lights In addition to the character, number and control keys, every keyboard has three lights that indicate the typing mode. These lights and their functions are explained as follows: Figure 4-4: Indicator Lights Caps Lock When
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    print all data on the screen. With Scroll Lock activated, you can move text vertically in line units. Pressing this key halts the current operation; pressing it again allows the operation to continue. Moves the cursor for corrections, but the line is not deleted from memory.
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    which are used on a typewriter. Figure 4-6: QWERTY Keys Function Performs a tab function similar to that of a typewriter. Changes lowercase letters to capitals. Moves cursor back one space and erases characters. Pressing this key activates uppercase letters; pressing it again activates lowercase
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    Cursor Keys These keys move the cursor in the indicated direction. Figure 4-7: Cursor Keys Key Combinations The keys shown below have special functions when pressed simultaneously. Table 4-4: Special Functions 8 Chapter: 4: Keyboard
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    4-3 Keyboard Tilt Adjustment Under the rear of the keyboard are two small legs that can be pulled out or pushed in to change the keyboard angle to suit you. Figure 4-8: Adjustment of Keyboard Angles Chapter 4: Keyboard 9
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    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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    Troubleshooting In this chapter you will learn about: ¢ the basics of how to solve software/hardware problems ¢ when to get technical help for your computer Your computer has been designed to last for years of optimum performance. But if some problems do occur, more likely than not you will be able
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    screen, refer to your MS-DOS manual for an explanation of the message. You may want to write down the message or print it out with the + key combination. Problems (except blackouts) can be avoided be purchased at any computer or electronic hardware store. 2 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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    and your system still does not function properly, check the following pages. The following instructions will help you solve some common problems. However, you should be aware that other problems might stem from system software, applications or other peripherals, Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 3
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    : These messages are related to the computer's internal components, your monitor, mouse, or printer. Hardware problems are usually ones that the user cannot solve alone. Professional services are therefore required. Error messages generated by MS-DOS, BASIC or other high-level applications: These
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    cursor continues to function normally, the problem was probably caused by accidently pressing the wrong key. If the problem occurs again, go over the same procedure. If the problem persists, contact your software dealer. System on your monitor and reset the baud rate. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 5
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    Error User Check - Indicates that the floppy diskette controller does not work. FDD Seek Failure - Indicates a failure of the floppy diskette drive "seek operation. 6 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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    the keyboard from the system or a keyboard device failure. Parity Error but Segment not Found, Press any Key to Continue - Indicates that the NMI circuit has detected a RAM parity error. System Memory Mismatch, RAM as well as onboard. You need to run the setup program. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 7
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    Chapter 6 Appendix
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    Appendix This chapter provides: ¢ technical information ¢ jumper settings in your system ¢ information on moving your computer This manual is not a technical reference manual. This chapter provides some technical information about your system, but if you need more, check out a technical library or
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    manuals for both the disk drive and the controller card for any additional specific information regarding them that may be of importance. 5.25" Disk Drives To install or remove 5.25" disk drives, follow the step below: • Open the system unit case as described on Figure 2-16. • Screw the metal guides
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    • Screw the disk drive to the disk drive bay as shown below: Figure 6-2: Screwing the 5.25" Disk Drives • Next, connect the floppy/hard disk controller cable and one of the four cables from the power supply. The power cable is simple to connect: simply plug it in to the correct adapter. The shape of
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    Figure 6-3: Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Figure 6-4: Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to an FDC Card 4 Chapter 6: Appendix
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    Figure 6-5: Connecting a Hard Disk Drive Figure 6-6: Connecting a Hard Disk to a HDC Card Chapter 6: Appendix 5
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    • One edge of the ribbon cable is marked with a color line. This specific line side of the connector should be at pin 1 when attached to the card. Pin 1 is clearly marked on the card. See the figure below: Figure 6-7: Cables for Disk Drives Follow the same procedure for any additional drives you
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    3.5"DiskDrive The installation of a 3.5" disk drive is similar to that for a 5.25" disk dddrirveiv. e. • First fasten the bracket on the drive. • Next, place the disk drive inside the bay and fasten the brackets to the chassis. Refer to the figure below: Figure 6-8: Installing a 3.5" Disk Drive
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    owing to the shape of the connectors, so it is impossible to make a mistake. The two hard disk controller cables are of different sizes: the red wires on the cables should be connected so that they are toward the central portion of the case. Removal To remove a 3.5" disk drive, reverse the
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    Others store this utility within their DOS diskette. Some BlOSes support this function. Partition This process creates DOS partitioning on a media and moves the system file onto the hard disk drive. The command should be keyed in as: A>FORMAT C:/S Note that you don't need to perform this procedure if
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    clock speeds: 8MHz or 16MHz. Entering 16MHz Turbo Mode The PPM-1630C supports both a software and hardware switch to toggle between 8MHz and 16MHz (Turbo hold down the control and alternate keys on the keyboard while you press the minus key. The Turbo LED on your panel, if you have
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    down the key to enter the DTK BIOS setup menu as you turn the power on. l Select item 6 to enter NEAT Chip Setup Configuration. l Select item 1 to enable BIOS or video shadow HAM. (Refer to the DTK BIOS manual for details.) EMS Driver Setup The PPM-1630 mainboard supports LIM 4.0 EMS. To
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    • Hold down the key to enter the DTK BIOS setup program. Choose item 6 to enter NEAT Chip Setup Configuration. From this menu, you may enable EMS and select EMS size. (Refer to the DTK BIOS manual for details.) Note: If you only have one megabyte onboard memory, you must disable the shadow
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    • Choose the correct configuration as you desire, then press to complete setup. You will get a warning if you give an incorrect response. For example, you give D000H as your frame start segment, and shadow RAM in the same area, the following message will appear. • if the installation is
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    6-5 Quick Reference for Jumper Settings W1 - W6 - Bank Selection 1 & 2 shorted - One or two RAM banks 2 & 3 shorted - Three or four RAM banks W7 - ROM Selection 1 & 2 shorted - 27256 chip selected 2 & 3 shorted - 27128 chip selected W8 - Pipeline 1 & 2 shorted - Pipeline disable 2 & 3 shorted -
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    W13 - Battery Selection 1 & 2 shorted - External 2 & 3 shorted - Onboard J1 - CPU Frequency Indicator J2 - Keylock & Power LED J3 - Turbo Switch J4 - Speaker J5 - Turbo LED J6 - Hardware Reset J7 - External Battery Connector J8 - Keyboard Connector J9 - Power Connector Chapter 6: Appendix 15
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    of move involves use of a motor a vehicle to carry your computer and its peripherals from one location to another. Before moving any items, follow the instructions stated above. Next, repack all items in their original packing cases
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    tasks can be isolated and protected from one another and the host 386SX microprocessor operation system by use of paging. Protected mode will use only the lower 24 bits of this address are used to address the 16 megabyte memory address space. If paging is enabled this final linear address reflects
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    Real Address Mode In real mode the 386SX microprocessor operates as a very fast 8086, but with a 32-bit extension if desired. Real mode is required primarily to set up the processor for protected
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    The 8254-2 timer/counter is treated by system programs as an arrangement of four programmable external i/O ports. Three are treated as counters; the fourth is a control register for mode programming. System Interrupt Sixteen levels of system interrupts are provided by the 80386SX NMI and two 8259A
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    ROM Subsystem The ROM subsystem has a 32K by 16-bit arrangement consisting of two 32K by &bit ROM/EPROM modules. The odd and even address codes reside in separate modules. The top of the
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    7 are contained in DMA controller 2. To cascade channels 0 through 3 to the microprocessor, use channel 4. Transfers of 16-bit data between 16-bit adapters and 16-bit system memory are supported by channels 5, 6 and 7. DMA channels 5 through 7 will transfer data in 128KB blocks throughout the
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    The addresses for the page register are as follows: Table 6-6: I/O Hex Address Address generation for the DMA channels is as follows: Table 6-7: DMA Channel 3 Through 0 Note: To generate the addressing signal "byte high enable" (BHE), invert address line AO. Table 6-8: DMA Channels 7 Through 5 Note:
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    I/O Channel Slots The I/O channel supports: • Refresh of system memory from channel or microprocessors • Selection of data accesses (either B- or 16-bit) • Interrupts • 24-bit memory addresses (16MB) • I/O watt-state generation • I/O address space hex 100 to hex 3FF • Open-bus structure (allowing
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    D C Figure 6-11: 36-Pin Expansion Bus I/O Channels Math Coprocessor Control The math coprocessor functions as an I/O device through I/O port addresses hex 0F8, 0FA and 0FC. The microprocessor sends 0P codes and operands to I/O ports. The microprocessor also receives and stores results through the
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    Chapter 7 Glossary
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    Glossary Some of the terms you will come across frequently in this manual are defined here. add-on card - This card connects through expansion slots to the motherboard. Also known as an adapter, an expansion card or an
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    is 32-bit, this means the data travels at least twice as fast as data on a 16-bit data bus. byte - A group of data units forming a single unit of data. Unit. Also known as a microprocessor. This chip processes all the instructions in the computer. computer - An electronic device that can receive,
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    data - Any kind of information. However, this word is generally used to describe computer-related information. debug - A method for correcting computer errors. default - This is an existing setting in a computer. DIP - This is an acronym for Dual In-line Package, which is a method for packaging
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    driver - A program that lets a peripheral device and a computer function harmoniously; a hard disk driver controls exchanges between a hard disk and a computer. expansion slot - This is a slots in which adapters and/or cards can be housed. file - A file is a collection of related information/data
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    bytes. memory address - A hexadecimal or decimal value given to a memory location. microprocessor - This is an integrated circuit that receives coded instructions for execution. It is also referred to as a CPU. modem - A modem lets your computer communicate with other computers over telephone lines
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    a computer and its peripheral components. printed circuit board - An electronic circuit board sandwiched between fiberglass plates. program - A series of instructions that command the computer to perform certain tasks. prompt - A screen message or position of the cursor at the beginning of a line
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    data communication equipment and your computer. setup - This section guides you through the preparations you'll need to make before operating advised to read this section carefully. Although this system has been designed to be as foolproof as an ordinary television set, a careful reading
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