ExpertBoard EXP8039 User manual

EXP8039
User’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRO UCTION....................................1
1.1 OVERVIEW..................................................1
1.2 SYSTEM FEATURES...................................1
1.3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION..........................2
1.4 EXP8039 BOARD LAYOUT.........................3
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION..................................................4
2.1 DRAM INSTALLATION................................4
2.2 SRAM INSTALLATION..........................5
2.3 CPU FREQUENCY INSTALLATION ....
2.4 OTHET JUMPER & CONNECTOR
INSTALLATION...........................................................................7
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM BIOS SETUP.......................................9
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EXP8039 User’s Manual
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
The EXP8039 is complemented by a 256KB second level Write-
Back cache providing workstation level computing performance
and SIMM sockets support up to 32MB of DRAM.
The EXP8039 motherboard offers outstanding I/O capabilities.
Three PCI Local Bus slots provide a high bandwidth data path for
data-movement intensive function such as Graphics. Four ISA
slots complete the I/O mix.
The EXP8039 motherboard provides the foundation for cost
effective high performance highly expandable platforms which
deliver the latest in CPU and I/O technologies.
1.2 SYSTEM FEATURES
qTi Processor only
qSupports 4 System States for Power Saving :
ON/DOZE/STANDBY/SUPEND
qSupports L2 Write Back/Write Through Cache Feature
qSupports 3 MASTER PCI Bus
qSupports 128KB/256KB Cache Size
qSupports 72pin SIM MODULES
qEnhanced PCI IDE on Board
qSupports 2S1P Floppy on Board
qBIOS has been Hardware Integrated with Enhanced IDE
Driver for Best Hard Disk Performance
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qSupports Parallel Port EPP/ECP Mode
1.3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Processor : Ti 486 SXL/SXL2 CPU
CPU Clock : 25/33/40/50/66 MHz CPU
Memory : Up to 32MB
Memory Configuration : 1MB/2MB/4MB/8MB/16MB
SRAM Configuration : 128KB/256KB
BIOS Subsystem : AMI BIOS
I/O Subsystem No. Slot : Four16-bit ISA Bus and Three PCI
Bus
Dimension : 20.0 cm x 22.0 cm 2/3 Size
Additiona Features
Miscellaneous Connectors : Reset Button Internal Battery Turbo
SW Flash LED(Turbo LED) for Power
Green
Board Design : Four-layer Implementation for Low
Noise Operation
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1.5 EXP8039 BOARD LAYOUT
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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
Before the system is ready to operate the hardware must be set
up for various functions of the system. To set up the EXP8039
motherboard is a simple task. The user only has to set a few
jumpers connectors and sockets.
2.1 DRAM INSTALLATION
The EXP8039 motherboard can support expanded memory from
1MB to 32MB. Either 1MB 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB SIM Modules
can be used on the EXP8039 motherboard.
n The board layout below shows the locations of the DRAM
memory banks :
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.The motherboard consists of two memory
banks, SM1, SM2 .
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2.2 SRAM INSTALLATION
CACHE CONFIGURATION SIZE
128K 256K §
TAG RAM DATA RAM TAG RAM DATA RAM
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8KX8
U27
32KX32
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32KX8
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32KX32
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2.3 CPU FREQUENCY INSTALLATION
25MHz 33 MHz 40MHz 50MHz 66MHz§80MHz
PCI FREQUE CY SETTI G CPU POWER VOLTAGE
CPU CLOCK
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CPU CLOCK
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3.6V §5V
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2.3 OTHER JUMPER & CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION
CO EC
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PI OUT SIG AL AME
JP6:
DISPLAY
1-2 Mono
2-3 Color
J8 :
RESET
1
2
Ground
Reset In
J9 :
TURBO
SWITCH
Off
On
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TURBO
LED
1
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-Cathode
J11 :
SPEAKER
1
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+5V DC
Data Out
Data Out
Data Out
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KEYLOCK
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Power LED
Not Used
Ground
Keyboard Inhibitor
Ground
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Keyboard Clock
Keyboard-Data
Space
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1-2 Clear CMOS
1-4 External Battery
Connector
(1: Ground)
(4: External Battery
Power In)
J2 COM1 Connector
J3 Printer Connector
J4 Floppy Connector
J5 COM2 Connector
J6 On Board IDE
Connector
J7 On Board IDE LED
PARALLEL PORT I/O ADDRESS
JUMPER EPP/ECP MODE
DMA1
EPP/ECP MODE
DMA3
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PARALLEL PORT IRQ
JUMPER IRQ5 IRQ7
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CHAPTER 3
SYSTEM BIOS SETUP
WinBIOS Setup can be accessed via keyboard mouse or pen. The
mouse click functions are:
·single click to change or select both global and current fields
and
·double click to perform an operation in the selected field.
Using the keyboard with WinBIOS Setup
WinBIOS Setup has a built-in keyboard driver that uses simple
keystroke combinations:
KEYSTROK
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FU CTIO
<Tab> Move to the next window or field.
à, ß, á, âMove to the next field to the right, left, above, or below.
<Enter> Select in the current field.
+ Increments a value.
- Decrements a value.
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<Esc> Closes the current operation and return to previous level.
<PgUp> Returns to the previous page.
<PgDn> Advances to the next page.
<Home> Returns to the beginning of the text.
<End> Advances to the end of the text.
<Alt>, <H> Access a help window.
<Alt><Spacebar> Exit WinBIOS Setup.
Alphabetic Keys A to Z are used in the Virtual Keyboard, and are not case
sensitive.
Numeric Keys 0 to 9 are used in the Virtual Keyboard and Numeric
Keypad.
The hardware features and options of the EXP8039 are on-site
selectable for maximum flexibility. You will need to configure
these options through the built-in Setup Utility prior to using
EXP8039 for the first time. This setup Utility is a multi-
screen menu driven program and is contained within the BIOS
EPROM.
The following sections show the procedures that you may need to
configure the EXP8039 :
1. Press <DEL> while turning on or rebooting the system to
invoke Setup Utility program.
2. The Main Menu will be shown as follows:
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Figure 1
3. The functions are grouped into four categories which are
Setup Utility Security and Default.
4. By using <TAB> key or mouse cursor to select the function
group.
5. Use arrow keys or mouse to select the function icon within the
group. Then press <Enter> key to invoke the setup fucntion.
6. Use <ESC> key to go back to the previous screen.
ã SYSTEM SETUP
There are five icons in the Setup Group.
Selecting Standard icon displays the following menu:
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Figure 2
Selecting Date/Time icon displays the following menu:
Figure 3
After entering correct date and time press <ESC> to go back to
the previous menu.
Selecting Floppy A/B icon displays the following menu:
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Figure 4
Using arrow keys or mouse to select the correct specification of
floppy drive. Press <ESC> key to go back to the previous menu.
Selecting Master Disk icon displays the following menu:
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Figure 5
Use arrow keys or mouse to select or enter the Hard Disk
specifications. Press <ESC> to go back to the previous menu.
Selecting Advanced icon displays the following menu:
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Use arrow keys to select the desired entries and make changes.
Press <Esc> key to go back to the previous menu.
Figure 6
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Figure 8
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