Contec FA-PAC(PCI)F13 User manual

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

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Copyright
Copyright 2000 CONTEC Co., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form
by any means without prior written consent of CONTEC Co., LTD.
CONTEC Co., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep
current the information contained in this document. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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document. Should you notice an omission or any questionable
item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC Co.,
LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no
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

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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.

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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.

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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