Contec FA-PAC(PCI)F13 User manual

FA-PAC(PCI)F13
Long Size 13 Slots PCI-Bus Chassis
User’s Guide

FA-PAC(PCI)F13 i
Copyright
Copyright 2000 CONTEC Co., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC Co.,
LTD.
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responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document nor
for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
MS, Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of
their respective holder.

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Product Configuration
This product consists of the items listed below. Make sure that the
FA-PAC(PCI)F13 package contains all of the items. If any of
them is missing or broken, contact your local retailer.
Note that the registration card is required for providing you with
information on new products. Please fill in and send the card.
-FA-PAC(PCI)F13…1
-BUS-PC(PCI)…1
-BUS-PAC(PCI)…1 [Already mounted on the FA-PAC(PCI)F13]
-PC-MB14(PCI)…1 [Already mounted on the FA-PAC(PCI)F13]
-Connection cable…1
-Slot cover…13
-Board fastening screw…13
-Rack mount brackets…2
-Rack mount bracket fastening screws…6
-Rubber pads…4
-User's Guide (This Booklet)…1
Unpacking:
This card is specially packed in an anti-static bag to prevent damage
in shipping.
Check the contents to make sure that you have everything listed
above. If you do not have all the items, contact your distributor
or CONTEC group office where you purchased.
Note! Do not remove the board from its protective packaging until the
computer case is open and ready for installation. Electrical static
can cause damage to electrical components.

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Table of Contents
Copyright............................................................................i
Trademarks ........................................................................i
Product Configuration ..................................................... ii
1. Introduction .............................................................1
Features.........................................................................1
Limited Three-Year Warranty......................................2
How to Obtain Service..................................................2
Liability.........................................................................2
Handling Precautions...................................................3
Restrictions ...................................................................4
About the Manual.........................................................5
2. Major Parts of Each Component.................................7
FA-PAC(PCI)F13...............................................................7
BUS-PC(PCI).....................................................................8
BUS-PAC(PCI) ..................................................................8
PC-MB14(PCI)...................................................................9
3. Setup ..................................................................... 13
Setting up the BUS-PC(PCI)..........................................13
Installing the BUS-PC(PCI).......................................13
Connecting the BUS-PAC(PCI) to the BUS-PC(PCI).14
Starting up the System...................................................15
Note..................................................................................16
Attaching Rack Mount Brackets....................................17
4. System Reference.................................................... 19
Specifications...................................................................19
System Block Diagram...................................................23
Expansion Bus Signals...................................................24
Troubleshooting...............................................................26
If the power supply won't be turned on.....................26
If the PCI board in the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 won't be
recognized ...........................................................26

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5. Index ..................................................................... 27
List of Figures
Figure 2.1. External Views of FA-PAC(PCI)F13 ........................ 7
Figure 2.2. BUS-PC(PCI) Mounting Drawing............................ 8
Figure 2.3. BUS-PAC(PCI) Mounting Drawing.......................... 8
Figure 2.4. PC-MB14(PCI) Mounting Drawing.......................... 9
Figure 3.1. Installing the BUS-PC(PCI) ................................... 13
Figure 3.2. Cable Connection................................................... 14
Figure 3.3. Bus Expansion Using a Set of Three
FA-PAC(PCI)F13 Units.......................................... 16
Figure 3.4. Attaching the Rack Mount Brackets....................... 17
Figure 4.1. Outside Dimensions of the FA-PAC(PCI)F13......... 21
Figure 4.2. System Block Diagram........................................... 23
Figure 4.3. Wiring Diagram...................................................... 23
List of Tables
Table 2.1. PCI Expansion Slot Numbers, Bus Numbers,
Device Numbers and Interrupt Pins............................11
Table 4.1. Specifications of the FA-PAC(PCI)F13..................... 19
Table 4.2. Specificationsof the BUS-PC(PCI)........................... 22
Table 4.3.Restrictions on Expansion Slot Signals
[32-bit PCI Bus Rev.2.1 (+5V)] < 1 / 2 >............ 24
Table 4.3. Restrictions on Expansion Slot Signals
[32-bit PCI Bus Rev.2.1 (+5V)] < 2 / 2 >............ 25

Introduction
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the FA-PAC(PCI)F13.
The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 is an expansion bus unit connected to a
personal computer to provide the PC with additional PCI bus
expansion slots.
The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 package consists of the following
components:
-FA-PAC(PCI)F13 :Expansion unit
-BUS-PC(PCI) :Expansion bus adapter board to be installed
in the PC
-BUS-PAC(PCI) :Expansion bus adapter board to be installed
in the expansion unit
(Already mounted on the FA-PAC(PCI)F13)
-PC-MB14(PCI) :Motherboard to be installed in the
expansion unit
(Already mounted on the FA-PAC(PCI)F13)
-Connection cable :Cable for connecting the BUS-PAC(PCI) to
the BUS-PC(PCI)
Features
-Expanding the PCI bus from one PCI bus slot in the PC to
thirteen 5V/32-bit PCI bus slots
-Capable of accepting PCI long-size boards
-Capable of turning on/off the expansion unit in synchronization
with the PC's power supply
-Steel chassis suitable for field use
-Internal cooling fan
-Rack mountable using bundled brackets

Introduction
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Limited Three-Year Warranty
CONTEC Products are warranted by CONTEC Co., LTD. to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for up to three years
from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned
freight prepaid with a copy of the original invoice and a Return
Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group
office, from which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but
only for the electronic circuitry and original boards. The warranty
is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the
original invoice is not included, in which case repairs will be
considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a
copy of the original invoice. Please obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization Number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office
where you purchased before returning any product.
*No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the
RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product.
In no event will the warrantor be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise
from inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

Introduction
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Handling Precautions
Please be careful to observe the following precautions whenever
handling this product.
-Do not subject the board to physical shock or bending. This can
damage the board.
-Do not attempt to modify the product in any way.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for any products that
have been modified.
-Do not touch the gold-plated contacts (edge connectors) with
your bare hands. This can prevent proper connections. If the
contacts have been touched, they should be wiped clean with an
industrial alcohol solution.
-Install the BUS-PC(PCI) in a PCI-compliant expansion slot in the
PC main unit.
-Do not plug or unplug the board into/from the slot with the PC
main unit or FA-PAC(PCI)F13 powered, or it may cause a fault.
Be sure to turn off the PC main unit or FA-PAC(PCI)F13 before
plugging or unplugging the board.
-The total current consumption by the boards installed in
expansion slots in the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 must not exceed the
maximum power capacity of the power supply of the
FA-PAC(PCI)F13. Otherwise, it may cause a fault.
-The external supply voltage or drive current must not exceed the
rating.
-Do not connect any signal other than specified to the on-board
connector, or it may cause a fault.
-Plug the board into the specified expansion slot.
-When plugging or unplugging the power cable, be sure to hold
the plug itself.
-Since the I/O expansion unit is a precision device, do not store or
use it where it is either subject to shock or vibration. Also avoid
any place where the unit is exposed to direct sunlight, extremely
high humidity, or much dust.
-Do not use or store the unit where it is exposed to any chemical
directly or as vapor in the air.
-The unit has ventilating slits to prevent it from being heated
excessively. Avoid using the unit with the ventilating slits
blocked or in an ill-ventilated place.

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-Do not use the unit near equipment generating a strong magnetic
field or noise, or the field or noise may cause the unit or PC to
malfunction.
-It is very dangerous to use the unit with water, liquid, or metal
(conductive) chips left inside. Be careful not to let such foreign
matters in the unit.
Restrictions
The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 can only be used with certain personal
computers and boards. Be sure to verify operating capabilities
before using.
<Personal computer compatibility>
The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 provides bus expansion by means of PCI-to-
PCI Bridge. The recognition of PCI boards in the
FA-PAC(PCI)F13 depends on whether your personal computer
BIOS recognizes the PCI-to-PCI bridge. Please confirm PC
manufacturer or vendor whether BIOS can recognize PCI-to-PCI
bridge device.
<Boards that cannot be used>
The following boards cannot be used in the FA-PAC(PCI)F13
expansion slot.
(1) Graphic display boards (VGA boards)
(2) Boards designed to increase the number of units expanded with
a PCI bus.
(3) A board specifically listed in the PC manual as one that cannot
be used.
(4) A board might not operate depending on its specifications,
although it may well be in compliance with the PCI bus
specification.

Introduction
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About the Manual
This manual consists of the following chapters:
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Major Parts of Each Component
Chapter 2 identifies the major parts of each component
and describes their functions.
Chapter 3 Setup
Chapter 3 describes the required procedures, from
installing the BUS-PC(PCI) board to starting up the
system.
Chapter 4 System Reference
Chapter 4 describes the specifications of this product
and the check items for troubleshooting.
Chapter 5 Index

Introduction
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Major Parts of Each Component
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2. Major Parts of Each Component
FA-PAC(PCI)F13
Figure 2.1. External Views of FA-PAC(PCI)F13

Major Parts of Each Component
FA-PAC(PCI)F138
BUS-PC(PCI)
Figure 2.2. BUS-PC(PCI) Mounting Drawing
CN1 :Connect the attached connection cable.
LED1 :Comes on when powered.
BUS-PAC(PCI)
Figure 2.3. BUS-PAC(PCI) Mounting Drawing
CN1 :Connect the attached connection cable.
CN2 :Connect the ATX power supply control cable.
(Already connected)
LED1 :Comes on when powered.

Major Parts of Each Component
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PC-MB14(PCI)
CONTEC PC-MB14(PCI)
BUFSLOT
SLOT7
SLOT8
SLOT6
SLOT5
SLOT4
SLOT3
SLOT2
SLOT1
SLOT13
SLOT12
SLOT11
SLOT10
SLOT9
CN4CN3CN1CN2
LED4 LED1 LED2 LED3
CN6CN5
CN7
Figure 2.4. PC-MB14(PCI) Mounting Drawing
CN1, CN2 :Connect the power supply connector of the
PS/2 power supply.
CN3 :Use this connector to use the PS/2 power
supply at +3.3V.

Major Parts of Each Component
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CN4 :Connect the power supply connector of the
ATX power supply. (Already connected)
CN5 :Serves as the terminal for supplying power to
the power indicator LED on the PC casing
which contains the PC-MB14(PCI).
(Already connected)
CN6 :Connector for the power switch.
(Already connected)
CN7 :Connect the ATX power supply control cable.
(Already connected)
SLOT9 :Slots available to the user. These slots are
one PCI bus level closer to the host than
SLOT1-SLOT8, SLOT10-SLOT13.
SLOT1-SLOT8, SLOT10-SLOT13 :
Slots available to the user. These slots are
one PCI bus level farther from the host than
SLOT9.
BUF SLOT :Dedicated to the BUS-PAC(PCI)
(BUS-PAC(PCI) already plugged). Do not
plug any other board in this slot.
LED1 :+3.3VDC power indicator LED (Comes on
when the power supply is turned on.)
LED2 :+5VDC power indicator LED (Comes on when
the power supply is turned on.)
LED3 :+12VDC power indicator LED (Comes on
when the power supply is turned on.)
LED4 :-12VDC power indicator LED (Comes on
when the power supply is turned on.)

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Note! The PCI bus expansion slots support a total of four interrupt pin
signals (INTA, INTB, INTC, INTD).
The individual slots have different wiring for connection not to
overload each IRQ line.
See the table below for the relationships among the PCI slot
numbers, bus numbers, device numbers, and interrupt pins.
Table 2.1. PCI Expansion Slot Numbers, Bus Numbers,
Device Numbers and Interrupt Pins
Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Bus No. (*1) 2
Device No. 4567456764567
INTA (*2)
INTB
INTC
INTD
A
B
C
D
D
A
B
C
C
D
A
B
B
C
D
A
D
A
B
C
C
D
A
B
B
C
D
A
A
B
C
D
C
D
A
B
B
C
D
A
A
B
C
D
D
A
B
C
C
D
A
B
*1:
*2:
5 4 3
This assumes that the PC's PCI slot in which the BUS-PC(PCI) has been plugged
has a bus number of 0 assigned.
This assumes that the PC's PCI slot in which the BUS-PC(PCI) has been plugged
has an array of interrupt pins INTA, INTB, INTC, and INTD.

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Setup
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3. Setup
Setting up the BUS-PC(PCI)
Installing the BUS-PC(PCI)
Install the BUS-PC(PCI) board in the main unit of your PC.
(1) Turn off the main unit and peripherals and disconnect the
power plug from the wall outlet.
(2) Remove the cover from the main unit. For removing the
cover, refer to the manual coming with the PC.
(3) Remove the screw of the slot cover for the PCI bus expansion
slot in which you want to plug the BUS-PC(PCI) board, then
remove the slot cover.
(4) Insert the board into the PCI bus expansion slot. (See Figure
3.1.)
(5) Pull the board slightly to make sure that it will not come off.
(6) Use the screw removed in step (3) above to fasten the board.
(7) Attach the cover back in place.
Figure 3.1. Installing the BUS-PC(PCI)
Notes! -When installing the board, follow the relevant instructions in
the manual coming with your PC.
-Before installing the board, disconnect the power plug of the
PC from the wall outlet.
-Before installing the board, take off all precious metals from
your hands and wrists.

Setup
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Connecting the BUS-PAC(PCI) to the
BUS-PC(PCI)
After installing the BUS-PC(PCI) board, connect the board to the
BUS-PAC(PCI). The connection cable is a 96-pin shielded cable.
The connection cable has the same type of connectors at both ends.
Figure 3.2. Cable Connection

Setup
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Starting up the System
The power supply of the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 is used in
synchronization with the power supply of the main unit of your PC.
Turning on the system
(1) Turn on the main power supply of the FA-PAC(PCI)F13
(connect the power plug to the wall outlet). You need not to
press the POWER switch (*1) on the front panel.
(2) Turn on the PC.
(3) The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 is turned on in synchronization with the
PC power supply.
(4) Make sure that the POWER LED on the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 is
on.
Turning off the system
(1) Turn off the PC.
(2) The FA-PAC(PCI)F13 enters the sleep mode in
synchronization with the PC power supply.
(3) To power off the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 completely, turn off the
main power supply (disconnect the power plug from the wall
outlet).
(*1) You can manually turn on or suspend (put to sleep) the power
supply of the FA-PAC(PCI)F13 by pressing the POWER
switch on the front panel. Use this method, for example, to
turn on only the power supply of the FA-PAC(PCI)F13.
Note! Do not turn on or suspend the power supply of the FA-
PAC(PCI)F13 when the PC main unit is on, or the bus adapter
becomes unrecognized. When turning on or suspending the
FA-PAC(PCI)F13, restart the PC main unit as well.