Amiga A4000 User manual
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User's
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Commodore
Copyright © 1992
by
Commodore Electronics Limited. All rights Reserved. This document may not,
in
whole
or
in
part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated
or
reduced to any electronic medium or
machine readable form without prior consent, in writing, from Commodore Electronics Limited.
With this document Commodore makes no warranties
or
representations, either expressed, or implied,
with respect to the products described herein. The information presented herein
is
being supplied on an
"AS IS" basis and is expressly subject to change without notice. The entire risk as
to
the use of this
information
is
assumed
by
the user.
IN
NO EVENT WILL COMMODORE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY
CLAIM ARISING
OUT
OF THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN, EVEN IF
IT
HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES,
SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT
APPLY.
Commodore, the Commodore logo, CBM, and AUTOCONFIG are trademarks of Commodore
Electronics Limited
in
the United States and other countries. Amiga, AmigaDOS, Kickstart, Workbench
and Bridgeboard are trademarks of Commodore-Amiga, Inc.
in
the United States and other countries.
PCIXT, PC/AT, and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp. Hayes is a
registered trademark of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. MS-DOS is a registered trademark, and
Windows
is
a trademark, of Microsoft Corp. Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data
Computer Corp. Motorola, 68040, and 68EC040 are trademarks of Motorola Inc.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part
15
of
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy
and,
if not installed and used according with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference
to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision
reception, which can
be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is
encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient
or
relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into
an
outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult
the
dealer or an experienced radiolTV technician for help.
CAUTION: Only equipment with shield-grounded cables (computer input-output devices, terminals,
printers, etc.) certified to comply with appropriate FCC limits can be attached
to
this device.
Operation with non-certified equipment may result
in
communications interference. Changes or
modifications
not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B electromagnetic noise emission limits for digital
apparatus as defined in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le
present appareil numerique n'emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectriques
edicte par le Ministere des Communications du Canada.
..
Printed
in
Germany, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.
This book was
produced
using a variety
of
Commodore systems
by
Ross Hippely, Wilson
Harp, andCarina Ahren.
PIN:
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WARNING
Installation
information
in
this
document
is
for
reference
only.
All
installation
of
internal
optional
devices
or
equipment
including
third-party
optional
devices
or
equipment,
should
be
performed
by
an
experienced
and
knowledgeable
technician.
All
servicing
or
upgrading
of
original
or
optional
devices
or
equipment
should
also
be
performed
by
an
experienced
and
knowledgeable
technician.
UNAUTHORIZED
INSTALLATION,
SERVICING
OR
UPGRADING
MAY
VOID
YOUR
WARRANTIES.
This
manual
provides
a
general
description
of
various
product
configurations
and
features
currently
planned
for
inclusion
in
Commodore's
product
line.
The
configurations
and
features
described
may
not
be
available
or
otherwise
apply
to
your
particular
system.
Please
consult
your
Commodore
dealer
with
any
questions.
Table
of
Contents
Chapter 1
Quick Connect
Before You Begin ............................................................................
1-1
As You Set Up Your System ...........................................................
1-1
Main
Unit
...................•......................•...............................................1-2
Front Panel ......................................................................................1-3
Side Panel....................••.•...........•.•.........••...................•...................1-3
Rear Panel....................•••...........••.........•................•.•..•...•................1-4
Connecting the Basic Equipment............................•...................••.1-4
Attaching the Keyboard ........................................................................ 1-4
Attaching the Mouse............................................................................. 1-5
Attaching the Monitor............................................................................ 1-5
Connecting Optional Equipment....................................................1-6
Audio Connection ................................................................................. 1-6
Audio Connection to a Stereo Monitor............................................ 1-6
Audio Connection to a Monaural Monitor........................................ 1-7
Audio Connection to Other Equipment........................................... 1-7
Attaching an External Floppy Drive ....................................................... 1-7
Attaching a Parallel Device ................................................................... 1-8
Attaching a Serial Device...................................................................... 1-8
Attaching a Joystick.............................................................................. 1-8
Connecting Power and Turning On the Amiga..............................1-8
vi Table
of
Contents
Chapter2
Getting Started
Booting ............................................................................................
2-1
Floppy-Based Systems.........................................................................
2-1
Hard Disk-Based Systems ....................................................................
2-1
The Opening Screen .......................................................................2-2
The
Keylock
..............................•.....................................................•2-3
Turning Off the Amiga ....................................................................2-3
The Amiga Keyboard.......................................................................2-4
The Main Keyboard Area ......................................................................2-5
Shift Keys ......................................................................................2-5
Alt Keys.........................................................................................2-6
Ctrl ................................................................................................2-6
Left Amiga .....................................................................................2-6
Right Amiga...................................................................................2-6
Return ...........................................................................................2-7
Caps Lock .....................................................................................2-7
Esc................................................................................................2-7
Tab................................................................................................2-7
Backspace.....................................................................................2-7
The Numeric Keypad ............................................................................2-8
The Function Keys................................................................................2-8
The Del, Help, and Arrow Keys .............................................................2-8
Del
.................................................................................................2-8
Help...............................................................................................2-9
The Arrow Keypad .........................................................................2-9
Keyboard Equivalents to the Mouse......................................................2-9
Chapter3
Before Expanding Your System
Memory Expansion .........................................................................
3-1
Processor Expansion......................................................................3-2
Amiga Bus Expansion.....................................................................3-2
Bridgeboard Expansion..................................................................3-3
Video Expansion .............................................................................3-3
Drive Expansion ..............................................................................3-4
Table
of
Contents vii
3.5-lnch Devices...................................................................................3-4
5.25-lnch Devices................................................................................. 3-5
When Installing Internal Options....................................................3-5
ESD Precautions.................................................................................. 3-6
Removing the Cover............................................................................. 3-6
Removing Expansion Boards................................................................ 3-8
Setting Jumpers ................................................................................... 3-8
Chapter4
Installing Motherboard Options
Adding Memory ...............................................................................
4-1
Fast Memory........................................................................................ 4-2
Fast RAM Banks and SIMM Size................................................... 4-2
SIMM Size Jumper........................................................................ 4-3
Chip Memory........................................................................................ 4-3
Chip RAM SIMMs.......................................................................... 4-3
Installing Memory Modules ................................................................... 4-4
Testing Memory Installation .................................................................. 4-5
Processor Options ..........................................................................4-6
Removing a Processor Module ............................................................. 4-6
Installing a Processor Module ............................................................... 4-7
Upgrading a 68EC040 Microprocessor.................................................. 4-7
68040 Chip Installation .................................................................. 4-7
Internal Audio Connector................................................................4-9
ChapterS
Installing Expansion Boards
The Daughterboard .........................................................................
5-1
Installing an Expansion Board .......................................................5-2
viii Table
of
Contents
Chapter6
Installing Optional Storage Devices
Drive Bays........................................................................................
6-1
Front Bays............................................................................................
6-1
Rear Bays ............................................................................................6-2
Front Bay Installation......................................................................6-2
Notes
on
Floppy Drive Installation.........................................................6-4
Rear Bay Installation.......................................................................6-5
Notes on Hard Drive Installation............................................................6-7
Chapter 7
Help With System Problems
Avoiding Problems..........................................................................
7-1
Identifying and Solving Problems..................................................7-2
Software Problems ...............................................................................7-2
Startup Problems..................................................................................7-3
Disk Problems ......................................................................................7-4
Notes on Floppy-Based Systems ...................................................7-4
Notes on Hard Disk Systems .........................................................7-4
Installation and Maintenance Problems................................................. 7-5
Installation Problems......................................................................7-6
Maintenance Problems ..................................................................7-6
Non User-Serviceable Problems....................•.....•...............••......•..7-6
Appendix
A
Technical Specifications
Table
of
Contents
AppendixB
Input/Output Connector Pin
Assignments
ix
SERIAL Port....................................................................................B-2
PARALLEL Port..............................................................................B-4
VIDEO
Port
..••....................•........•.................•.......................••.........B-6
KEYBOARD Port.............................................................................B-8
MOUSE Ports..................................................................................B-9
Connector
1:
Mouse ......................................................................
8-9
Connectors 1and
2:
Game Controller (Digital Joystick)................ 8-10
Connectors 1 and
2:
Light Pen.....................................................8-10
Connectors 1 and
2:
Proportional Joystick ...................................8-11
FLOPPY
Port
•....•..........•.........•......................................................B-12
Internal AT
IDE
....••....................•.........•.....••.....•................••.....••... B-13
Amiga Expansion
Slots
.•..............•...........••....•..................•.....•....B-14
Video
Slot
.............•....•....•............................•...•........................•....B-18
Standard Video Connector...........................................................8-18
Extended Video Connector ..........................................................8-20
AppendixC
Using Floppy Disks
Using 3.S-lnch Floppy Disks..........................................................
C-1
Guidelines for Using Disks ............................................................C-3
AppendixD
Component Locations
and
Settings
A4000 Motherboard Jumpers....................•.......................•..........•.
0-2
Index
Welcome
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The
hardware
strengths
of
the
Commodore™ Amiga™ family
of
personal computers
make
the
Amiga
the
computer platform
of
choice for video, multimedia, 3-D modeling,
and
other
graphics-
intensive applications.
The
Amiga 4000 line features more
sophisticated
standard
graphics capabilities
and
a modular, easily-
expandable base
unit
for
maximum
flexibility.
Features
The
Amiga 4000 (A4000) offers
the
most advanced
set
of
features
in
the
Amiga line. These
features
include:
• Motorola 68040 series microprocessor
running
at
25 MHz,
on
a
removable processor module
• AA custom chipset offering graphics
with
256 colors from a
palette
of16.8 million
in
all color modes
•
Up
to 2
MB
32-bit "Chip" memory
using
SIMMs
•
Up
to 16
MB
32-bit "Fast" memory
using
SIMMs
xii Using this Guide
•
Four
Zorro
III
AUTOCONFIG
expansion
slots
•
Extended
video slot
• Local-bus
CPU
slot
•
Three
PC/AT compatible bridge slots
• High-capacity (1.76 MB) floppy drive
• AT
IDE
hard
drive interface
(l6-bit)
•
Mounting
provisions for
internal
3.5-inch
and
5.25-inch devices
• Four-voice
stereo
sound
output
•
Front
panel
keylock for
security
Using this Guide
This
guide
is
designed to help you
set
up
your
Amiga
system
quickly
and
safely.
It
contains
information on
making
the
necessary
external
connections,
adding
internal
and
external
expansion
options,
and
other
hardware-related
tasks.
Once
your
Amiga
system
is
up
and
running
properly, you
should
be
able to
put
this
manual
aside
until
such
time
as
you
add
expansion
hardware
or
need
technical
information.
Consult
the
other
Amiga
documentation
included
with
your
system
for
software
information.
Document Conventions
In
this
and
other
Amiga documentation from Commodore,
the
following conventions
are
used:
Amiga, A4000
The
Amiga 4000
main
unit
is
usually
referred
to
as
the
A4000
or
the
Amiga.
Keyl
+ Key2 Key combinations
with
a
plus
(+)
sign
between
the
keys
indicate
pressing
the
keys
simultaneously.
For
example,
Right
Amiga+O
means
to hold down
the
right
Amiga key
and,
while
holding
it
down,
press
O.
Related Documentation xiii
Amiga
keys
Enter
arrow
keys
These
two keys
on
the
Amiga
keyboard
are
used
for
special functions.
The
left
Amiga
key
is
to
the
left
of
the
space
bar
and
is
marked
with
a
large
solid
A.
The
right
Amiga
key
is
to
the
right
of
the
space
bar
and
is
marked
with
an
outlined
A.
Unlike
Shift
and
Alt
key
pairs,
the
two
Amiga
keys
usually
have
different
functions.
Directions to "enter"
something
mean
to
type
in
the
indicated
information
and
then
press
Return.
The
arrow
keys
are
the
four
keys
in
an
inverted-
T
formation
to
the
right
of
the
main
keyboard,
with
arrows
on
them
pointing
up,
down, left,
and
right.
Do
not
confuse
these
keys
with
others
on
the
keyboard
marked
with
arrows.
Re/ated Documentation
• Using the
Amiga
Workbench™
• Using AmigaDOS™
• Using ARexx™
• The
Amiga
Hard
Drive User's Guide
If
you come
upon
terms
in
this
book
that
you do
not
understand,
look
in
the
Glossary
ofUsing the
Amiga
Workbench,
which
defines
many
computer
and
Amiga-specific
terms.
Chapter 1
Quick Connect
As you
unpack
your system, check
the
items
in
the
system
box.
Contact
your
dealer
immediately
if
anything
is damaged.
This
chapter
guides you through
setting
up
your system.
Read
the
instructions
carefully.
Before You Begin
• Choose a location for your system away from
heat,
dust,
smoke,
vibration
and
electrical interference.
• Choose a
stable
work surface
at
least
15 cm away from a wall.
The
ventilation slots on
the
back of
the
main
unit
must
not
be
blocked.
• Have
on
hand
a multi-outlet power
strip
with
surge protection.
(These
units
are
available from most computer stores.)
Commodore strongly recommends
that
you
use
this
type
of
outlet
to protect your system from electrical problems.
• Make
sure
your equipment matches
the
electrical
requirements
for
the
country
in
which you
are
using
the
computer.
For
example, you
can't
use
a 110/115 volt model
in
countries having
a 220/240 volt system.
•
Read
the
descriptions
in
this
chapter
to
acquaint
yourself
with
the
purpose
and
function of
each
feature
and
connector.
As
You
Set
Up Your System
•
If
possible, plug your system into a
separate
circuit to avoid
any
electrical interference. Voltage surges
and
drops
caused
by
1-2 Main Unit
devices
such
as
air
conditioners, fans
and
vacuum
cleaners
can
cause
damage
to
your
computer
data
and/or
to
the
computer
itself.
• Look
at
your
system
and
match
the
features
and
connectors
with
the
illustrations
in
this
chapter.
Use
the
illustrations
to
help
you identify
the
lights, switches, connectors
and
disk
drive.
•
Use
the
instructions
to connect
the
monitor, keyboard
and
any
optional
peripherals
to
the
system
unit.
All connectors
are
shaped
so
they
fit only one way. Don't
try
to force a cable
into
a
connector.
•
Never
connect
or
disconnect
any
equipment
when
the
system
power
is
on!
•
If
you
have
a problem, always check
the
instructions
before
proceeding, especially
the
illustrations. Remember, you
can
cause
damage
by
not
following instructions.
Main Unit
The
main
unit
case
contains
the
basic components
that
run
your
computer.
The
system
motherboard,
disk
drives, power supply,
and
optional
expansion
boards
are
located
in
the
main
unit.
The
other
parts
of
your
computer
system
connect to
the
main
unit
by
cables.
Figure
1-1,
the
front
panel,
identifies
system
features
such
as
the
key lock
and
floppy
disk
drive.
The
left side
panel,
illustrated
in
Figure
1-2, shows
the
mouse port. The
rear
panel,
illustrated
in
Figure
1-3, shows you
where
the
other
parts
of
your
system
(for
example,
the
monitor
and
keyboard) plug
into
the
main
unit.
Front Panel 1-3
Front Panel
Power
Hard
drive
light
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light 5.25 inch bay Power switch
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1-4
Rear Panel
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connector connector port floppy port
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1-3.
A4000 rear panel
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audio jacks
Connecting the Basic Equipment
Begin
setting
up
your
Amiga system
by
connecting
the
keyboard,
connecting
the
mouse,
and
connecting
the
monitor.
Attaching the Keyboard
o
Plug
the
keyboard
cable into
the
port
labeled
KEYBOARD.
El
The
indentation
on
the
connector
at
the
keyboard
cable
must
11
be facing up.
Connecting the Basic Equipment 1-5
Attaching the Mouse
~
To
attach
the
mouse, plug
the
mouse cable into
the
front
mouse
port
on
the
left side
ofthe
Amiga.
Press
firmly,
but
do not force.
The
cable connector is designed
to
fit
snugly
into
the
mouse port.
Leave a clear
area
approximately 12 inches (30
centimeters)
square
to
the
right
or
the
left
of
the
keyboard so
that
you
have
room to move
the
mouse
freely. Use ofa mouse
pad
helps
keeps
the
mouse
from
getting
dirty
and
makes
it
respond better.
Before
using
the
mouse, remove
the
packing
material.
Turn
the
mouse upside down
and
pull
out
the
piece
of
foam
that
holds
the
mouse ball
in
place.
Attaching the Monitor
~
Plug
the
monitor cable into
the
port
labeled VIDEO.
If
the
¥cable
has
a small 15-pin VGA-style connector, connect
the
_ 23-pin to 15-pin
adapter
included
with
the
A4000 to
the
= VIDEO port,
then
connect
the
monitor cable
to
the
adapter.
Several types
of
monitors can be
used
with
the
A4000.
An
analog RGB monitor
with
a 23-pin female connector,
such
as
the
Commodore 1084 or 1084S, connects directly to
the
A4000 VIDEO
port. This monitor
must
be capable ofa 15 KHz horizontal
scan
rate
to accept
the
Amiga's
standard
video output. See Appendix A for
more information on monitor compatibility.
By
using
the
23-pin to 15-pin
adapter,
most
multiscan
or
VGAlSVGA type monitors can
be
connected.
Such
monitors allow
use
of
the
Amiga's higher-resolution display
modes (over 15 KHz horizontal
scan
rate). A
multi
scan
monitor is required
if
you wish to
use
display modes
that
have different horizontal scan
rates.
To
use
additional hardware, you
may
need
other
types
of
display devices and/or
adapters.
For
example:
1-6 Connecting Optional Equipment
• A
very
high-resolution, accelerated graphics
board
may
require
a special high-bandwidth monitor
with
separate
red, green,
and
blue
BNC
input
connectors.
• A genlock, RF modulator,
or
other
video
related
device allows
you
to
use
an
ordinary
television or a composite video
monitor
for
certain
display modes. Such devices
may
have
an
F (coaxial)
connector,
antenna
leads, RCAjacks,
and/or
BNC connectors.
See
the
documentation for
your
graphics
expansion
hardware
and
your
monitor
for specific information
about
making
the
proper
connections. Your
dealer
can
help you choose
the
right
combination
of
graphics
hardware,
monitor,
and
monitor cable or
adapter
for
your
use.
If
you
have
no optional
equipment
to install, skip
ahead
to
the
section, "Connecting Power
and
Turning
On the Amiga."
Power
connection
is
always
the
final step.
Connecting Optional Equipment
If
you
have
tested
your Amiga system
after
making
the
basic
connections,
turn
it
offbefore connecting
any
other
items.
Never
attempt
to connect or disconnect
anything
while
the
power
is
on.
Audio Connection
Two
RCAjacks
(female connectors)
labeled
AUDIO
Land
R
connect
the
Amiga's left
and
right
sound
channels
to a
monitor or audio equipment.
Audio Connection
to
a Stereo Monitor
A monitor
with
internal
speakers
allows you to
hear
the
Amiga's sound
output
without
other
external
equipment.
An
Amiga stereo monitor comes
with
a stereo cable, color-coded for
the
left
and
right
channels.
Insert
the
connectors
at
one
end
of
the
cable
into
the
Amiga's left
and
right
audio
output
jacks.
Then
insert
Connecting Optional Equipment 1-7
the
cable's
other
connectors into
the
corresponding audio
input
jacks
on
the
monitor.
Audio Connection to a Monaural Monitor
A
monitor
with
monaural
sound capability,
can
still accept
both
Amiga
audio
channels.
Either
use
a
"Y"
adapter
cable plugged
into
both
Amiga
audio
jacks,
or
plug a single audio cable
into
one of
the
jacks.
Insert
the
other
end
of
the
cable
into
the
monitor's audio
input
jack.
Both
audio
channels
will be
routed
to
the
monitor
speaker.
Audio Connection to Other Equipment
If
your
monitor
does
not
have
speakers, you
can
connect
the
Amiga's
audio
output
to
separate
powered
speakers,
a
stereo
system,
or
other
audio equipment.
Use
input
connectors labeled
Auxiliary, Aux, Audio
In,
CD, Tape, VCR Audio, etc.
on
the
equipment.
You
need
a stereo audio cable
with
RCA connectors
at
one
end
and
the
appropriate
type ofconnector for your
equipment
at
the
other
end. Audio cables
and
adapters
are
available from
most
electronics
and
stereo stores.
Insert
the
RCA connectors into
the
Amiga's audio
output
jacks
and
the
other
connectors
into
the
equipment's audio
input
jacks.
Consult
the
equipment's
user
manual
for
further
instructions
on
using
its
external
inputs.
Attaching an External Floppy Drive
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To
attach
an
external
3.5-inch floppy drive to
the
Amiga,
o
use
the
port
labeled FLOPPY.
The
drive
must
be
Amiga
If
compatible, witha 23-pin
male
connector.
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