Intel Raptor AT User Manual

Raptor AT  
Motherboard  
Installation Guide  
Introduction  
Table of Contents  
Notice...................................................... IV  
Introduction .......................................... V  
Chapter 1 Pre-Configuration......1  
Step 1 Setting the Jumpers  
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Jumper Locations............................................................. 4  
CMOS Reset....................................................................... 5  
Disk-on-Chip Selection..................................................... 5  
Flash BIOS Write Protect ................................................. 5  
Clock Speed Selection ..................................................... 6  
Watchdog Timer Selection............................................... 6  
On-board Ethernet ............................................................ 7  
ATX Power Supply Enhancements ................................. 7  
Step 2  
Cables Installation  
DRAM, CPU, Disk-on-Chip and  
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Raptor AT Memory Configuration................................... 8  
CPU Installation ................................................................ 8  
Disk-on-Chip installation................................................ 10  
Installing Cables ............................................................. 10  
Power and Control Panel Cables................................... 10  
Installing Peripheral Cables........................................... 10  
Index of Connectors ....................................................... 13  
Chapter 2  
HIFLEX BIOS  
Setup............................15  
Standard Setup ............................................................... 16  
Advanced CMOS Setup.................................................. 17  
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................ 21  
Power Management Setup ............................................. 25  
PCI/Plug and Play Setup ................................................ 28  
Peripheral Setup ............................................................. 31  
Auto Detect Hard Disk.................................................... 34  
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Change User Password.................................................. 34  
Change Supervisor Password....................................... 35  
Change Language Settings............................................ 35  
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings ................... 35  
Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings.................. 36  
Save Settings and Exit ................................................... 36  
Exit without Saving......................................................... 36  
Chapter 3 Upgrading....................37  
Upgrading the System Memory..................................... 37  
Upgrading the Microprocessor...................................... 37  
Appendix A Technical  
Specifications..........39  
Chipsets........................................................................... 39  
System Memory .............................................................. 39  
Bios .................................................................................. 39  
Embedded I/O.................................................................. 40  
Industrial Devices ........................................................... 41  
Miscellaneous ................................................................. 41  
Memory Map.................................................................... 43  
DMA Channels................................................................. 43  
I/O Map ............................................................................. 44  
On-board Devices ........................................................... 45  
PCI Configuration Space Map........................................ 45  
Interrupts ......................................................................... 46  
PCI Interrupt Routing Map ............................................. 46  
SMBUS ............................................................................. 47  
Connectors Pin-out......................................................... 47  
Appendix B Flash BIOS  
programming ...........51  
Appendix C Disk-On-Chip .........53  
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Introduction  
Appendix D On-Board Industrial  
Devices .......................55  
Watchdog Timer.............................................................. 55  
Post Code Display .......................................................... 56  
Appendix E On-Board  
Ethernet.................67  
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Notice  
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its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for  
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Third Edition.  
August, 2001  
IV  
Introduction  
Introduction  
Thank you for your purchase of the Raptor AT industrial embedded  
motherboard. The Raptor AT design was based on the Intel 440BX  
chipset providing the ideal platform to industrial applications. The  
Raptor AT design is based on the Intel Celeron and PIII processor.  
With proper installation and maintenance, your Raptor AT will provide  
years of high performance and trouble free operation.  
This manual provides a detailed explanation into the installation and  
use of the Raptor AT industrial embedded motherboard. This manual  
is written for the novice PC user/installer. However, as with any major  
computer component installation, previous experience is helpful and  
should you not have prior experience, it would be prudent to have  
someone assist you in the installation. This manual is broken down into  
3 chapters and 5 appendixes.  
Chapter 1 - System Board Pre-Configuration  
This chapter provides all the necessary information for  
installing the Raptor AT. Topics discussed include: installing  
the CPU (if necessary), DRAM installation, jumper settings  
for CPU and standard I/O. Connecting all the cables from the  
system board to the chassis and peripherals.  
Chapter 2 - BIOS Configuration  
This chapter shows the final step in getting your system  
firmware setup.  
Chapter 3 - Upgrading  
The Raptor AT provides a number of expansion options  
including memory. All aspects of the upgrade possibilities are  
covered.  
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Appendix A - Technical Specifications  
A complete listing of all the major technical specifications of  
the Raptor AT is provided.  
Appendix B - Flash BIOS Programming (optional)  
Provides all the information necessary to program your  
optional AMIBIOS Flash BIOS.  
Appendix C - Disk-on-Chip  
Two on-board sockets for a solid state flash disk device.  
Appendix D - Industrial Devices  
Watchdog Timer and On-Board POST (Power On Self  
Testing) code display.  
Appendix E - Ethernet  
On-board 10/100 Ethernet.  
Static Electricity Warning!  
The Raptor AT has been designed as rugged as possible but can still be  
damaged if jarred sharply or struck. Handle the motherboard with care.  
The Raptor AT also contains delicate electronic circuits that can be  
damaged or weakened by static electricity. Before removing the Raptor  
AT from its protective packaging, it is strongly recommended that you  
use a grounding wrist strap. The grounding strap will safely discharge  
any static electricity build up in your body and will avoid damaging the  
motherboard. Do not walk across a carpet or linoleum floor with the  
bare board in hand.  
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Warranty  
This product is warranted against material and manufacturing defects  
for two years from the date of delivery. Buyer agrees that if this  
product proves defective the manufacturer is only obligated to repair,  
replace or refund the purchase price of this product at manufacturer's  
discretion. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to  
alteration, misuse or abuse; if any repairs have been attempted by  
anyone other than the manufacturer; or if failure is caused by accident,  
acts of God, or other causes beyond the manufacturer's control.  
Raptor AT - An Overview  
The Raptor AT represents the ultimate in industrial embedded  
motherboard technology. No other system board available today  
provides such impressive list of features:  
CPU Support  
Supports full series of Intel Celeron and PIII PGA370  
processors (up to 100MHz FSB).  
Supported Bus Clocks  
66 and 100MHz.  
Memory  
Three DIMM sockets up to 384MB or 768MB(registered)  
SDRAM, PC100 recommended (required for PIII or 100MHz).  
On-Board I/O  
2 Floppies up to 2.88 MB.  
Dual channel PCI 32-bit EIDE controller.  
Two high speed RS-232 serial ports 16 Bytes FIFO (16550).  
One Centronics™ compatible bidirectional parallel port.  
EPP/ECP mode compatible.  
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One PS/2 mouse header and one AT keyboard connector.  
Two Universal Serial Bus headers.  
Two Disk-on-Chip on-board sockets up to 288MB each with  
FFS for diskless applications.  
Software and hardware programmable Watchdog Timer & on-  
board POST Display Diagnostics.  
Four 16-bit ISA slots and four 32-bit PCI slots.  
Ethernet header.  
Power Button – advanced management support.  
Automatic CPU voltage & temperature monitoring device  
(optional).  
ROM BIOS  
AMI BIOS™ BIOS HIFLEX with optional FLASH ROM  
On-Board Ethernet  
On-board 10/100 Ethernet.  
Conventions Used in this Manual  
Notes - Such as a brief discussion of memory types.  
Important Information - such as static warnings, or  
very important instructions.  
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When instructed to enter keyboard keystrokes, the  
text will be noted by this graphic.  
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Chapter 1: Pre-Configuration  
Chapter 1  
Pre-Configuration  
This chapter provides all the necessary information for installing the  
Raptor AT into a standard PC chassis. Topics discussed include:  
installing the CPU (if necessary), DRAM installation, jumper settings  
for CPU and standard I/O.  
Handling Precautions  
The Raptor AT has been designed to be as rugged as possible but it can  
be damaged if dropped, jarred sharply or struck. Damage may also  
occur by using excessive force in performing certain installation  
procedures such as forcing the system board into the chassis or placing  
too much torque on a mounting screw.  
Take special care when installing or removing the system memory  
DIMMs. Never force a DIMM into a socket. Screwdrivers slipping off  
a screw and scraping the board can break a trace or component leads,  
rendering the board unusable. Always handle the Raptor AT with care.  
Special Warranty Note:  
Products returned for warranty repair will be  
inspected for damage caused by improper  
installation and misuse as described in the  
previous section and the static warning below.  
Should the board show signs of abuse, the  
warranty will become void and the customer will  
be billed for all repairs and shipping and  
handling costs.  
Static Warning  
The Raptor AT contains delicate electronic semiconductors that are  
highly sensitive to static electricity. These components, if subjected to a  
static electricity discharge, can be weakened thereby reducing the  
serviceable life of the system board. BEFORE THE BOARD IS  
REMOVED FROM ITS PROTECTIVE ANTISTATIC PACKAGING,  
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TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS! Work on a conductive surface that  
is connected to the ground. Before touching any electronic device,  
ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal object or, and highly  
recommended, use a grounding strap.  
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Step 1  
Setting the Jumpers  
Your Raptor AT is equipped with a large number of peripherals and has  
the ability to run at a variety of speeds without the need to change any  
crystals or oscillators. As such, there are a large number of  
configuration jumpers on the board. Taken step by step, setting these  
jumpers is easy. We suggest you review each section and follow the  
instructions.  
Jumper Types  
Jumpers are small copper pins attached to the system board. Covering  
two pins with a shunt closes the connection between them. The Raptor  
AT examines these jumpers to determine specific configuration  
information. There are three different categories of jumpers on the  
Raptor AT.  
A. Two pin jumpers are used for binary selections such as enable,  
disable. Instructions for this type of jumper are open, for no shunt over  
the pins or closed, when the shunt covers the pins.  
B. Three or four pin jumpers are used for multiple selections.  
Instructions for these jumpers will indicate which two pins to cover.  
For example: for JPx 2-3 the shunt will be covering pins 2 and 3  
leaving pins 1 and 4 exposed.  
C. Grouped jumpers are used when a certain function has multiple  
selections. There are two grouped jumpers on the board and careful  
attention should be given when setting these jumpers. Instructions for  
grouped jumpers are similar to those above.  
How to identify pin number 1 on Figure 1-1: Looking to the solder side  
(The board side without components) of the PCB (Printed Circuit  
Board), pin number 1 will have a squared pad J. Other pins will have  
a circular pad Q. They are numbered sequentially.  
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Jumper Locations  
Use the diagram below and the tables on the following pages to locate  
and set the on-board configuration jumpers.  
Figure 1-1 Jumper Locations  
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CMOS Reset  
This option is provided as a convenience for those who need to reset  
the CMOS registers. It should always be set to "Normal" for standard  
operation. If the CMOS needs to be reset, turn off the system, move  
JP5 to 2-3, turn the system on, move jumper to 1-2 and press reset.  
Table 1-1 CMOS Reset  
Reset CMOS  
Normal  
Clear CMOS  
JP5  
1-2*  
2-3  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
Disk-on-Chip Selection  
The jumper JP7 allows selection for the addresses on Disk-on-Chip  
devices.  
Table 1-2 Disk-on-Chip Selection  
JP7  
1-2  
JP7  
3-4  
JP7  
5-6  
JP7  
7-8  
Addresses  
D000h/D400h* Closed Open  
D400h/D800h Open Closed Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
D800h/DC00h Open  
DC00h/D000h Open  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
Open Closed Open  
Open Open Closed  
Flash BIOS Write Protect  
To program the optional flash BIOS (Location U9 – Figure 1-2) use  
JP2 to disable write protection. For regular standard BIOS use default  
settings.  
Table 1-3 Flash BIOS Programming Selection  
Flash  
Write-protect  
Enabled  
Disabled  
JP2  
1-2*  
2-3  
*Manufacturer's Settings.  
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Clock Speed Selection  
The Raptor AT has a CPU automatic speed selector device. The jumper  
JP11 allows selection for this option.  
Table 1-4 Clock Frequency Selection  
Clock  
Frequency  
AUTODETECT*  
66MHz  
JP11  
1-2  
Closed  
Open  
Open  
JP11  
2-3  
Open  
Closed  
Open  
JP11  
3-4  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
100MHz  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
Watchdog Timer Selection  
The watchdog timer can be set as hardware, software or disabled  
through JP10. JP8 sets the time-out and JP6 sets the addresses. Please  
refer to appendix D for more details.  
Table 1-5 Watchdog Timer Selection  
Watchdog  
Type  
JP10  
1-2  
JP10  
3-4  
JP10  
5-6  
Hardware  
Disabled*  
Software  
Closed  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
Table 1-6 Watchdog Time-out Selection  
Watchdog  
Timeout  
1200 ms*  
600 ms  
JP8  
1-2  
Closed  
Open  
Open  
JP8  
2-3  
Open  
Closed  
Open  
JP8  
3-4  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
150 ms  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
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Table 1-7 Watchdog Address Selection  
Watchdog  
Address  
110h*  
JP6  
1-2  
Closed  
Open  
JP6  
2-3  
Open  
Closed  
310h  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
On-board Ethernet  
The Raptor AT has a built-in 10/100 Ethernet. The jumper JP12 either  
disables (2-3) or enables (1-2) this feature. For more information please  
refer to Appendix E.  
Table 1-8 Ethernet Selection  
Ethernet  
Selection  
Enabled  
Disabled  
JP12  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
1-2*  
2-3  
ATX Power Supply Enhancements  
The Raptor AT has a Power on mode selection. The jumper JP4 selects  
the power on mode.  
Table 1-9 POWER ON Mode Select  
Power on upon  
Power on  
mode  
Power on  
immediately  
PWR_SW signal  
(Button press)  
2-3  
JP4  
1-2*  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
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Step 2  
DRAM, CPU, Disk-on-Chip and  
Cables Installation  
Depending upon how your Raptor AT is configured you may need to  
install the following:  
DRAM (DIMMs)  
CPU  
Disk-on-chip  
Raptor AT Memory Configuration  
The Raptor AT offers 3 DIMM memory sockets (Locations J28,  
J27 and J26 – Figure 1-2). They can be configured with 3.3V  
unbuffered SDRAM modules. It is very important that the quality  
of the DIMMs is good. Unreliable operation of the system may  
result if poor quality DIMMs are used. Always purchase your  
memory from a reliable source. We strongly recommend using  
PC100 memory module (REQUIRED when using PIII or 100MHz  
operation). The Raptor AT also supports ECC memories.  
The Raptor AT uses standard DIMMs. To determine the  
actual capacity of a 1 by 64 DIMM, simply multiply the  
1MB by 8.  
CPU Installation  
The Raptor AT currently supports the following CPUs:  
Full series of Intel Celeron and PIII processors (PGA 370).  
1. Improper installation of the CPU may cause  
permanent damage to both the system board and the  
CPU. -- Void of warranty  
2. Always handle the CPU by the edges, never touch the  
pins.  
3. Always use a heatsink and a CPU fan.  
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Locate the CPU socket on your Raptor AT system board (PGA Socket  
– Location U21 – Figure 1-2). To install the processor, lift the lever of  
the ZIF socket and gently insert the CPU. The CPU will fit only in the  
right alignment. Make sure the CPU is inserted all the way. Lower the  
lever. Install the CPU fan. Make sure it is locked and connected to J3  
(see pin-out in Appendix A).  
The continued push of technology to increase performance levels  
(higher operating speeds) and packaging density (more transistors) is  
aggravating the thermal management of the CPU. As operating  
frequencies increase and packaging sizes decreases, the power density  
increases and the thermal cooling solution space and airflow become  
more constrained. The result is an increased importance on system  
design to ensure that thermal design requirements are met for the CPU.  
The objective of thermal management is to ensure that the temperature  
of the processor is maintained within functional limits. The functional  
temperature limit is the range within which the electrical circuits can be  
expected to meet their specified performance requirements. Operation  
outside the functional limit can degrade system performance, cause  
logic errors or cause component and/or system damage. Temperatures  
exceeding the maximum operating limits may result in irreversible  
changes in the operating characteristics of the component.  
If the Raptor AT industrial embedded motherboard is acquired without  
the CPU and the thermal solution, extremely care must be taken to  
avoid improper thermal management. All Intel thermal solution  
specifications, design guidelines and suggestions to the CPU being  
used must be followed. The Raptor AT warranty is void if the thermal  
management does not comply with Intel requirements.  
Designing for thermal performance  
In designing for thermal performance, the goal is to keep the processor  
within the operational thermal specifications. The inability to do so will  
shorten the life of the processor.  
Fan Heatsink  
An active fan heatsink can be employed as a mechanism for cooling the  
Intel processors. This is the acceptable solution for most chassis.  
Adequate clearance must be provided around the fan heatsink to ensure  
unimpeded air flow for proper cooling.  
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Airflow management  
It is important to manage the velocity, quantity and direction of air that  
flows within the system (and how it flows) to maximize the volume of  
air that flows over the processor.  
Thermal interface management  
To optimize the heatsink design for the Celeron/Pentium III processor,  
it is important to understand the impact of factors related to the  
interface between the processor and the heatsink base. Specifically, the  
bond line thickness, interface material area, and interface material  
thermal conductivity should be managed to realize the most effective  
thermal solution.  
This completes the installation of the CPU. Now is it a good time to  
double check both the CPU and DIMM installation to make sure that  
these devices have been properly installed.  
Disk-on-Chip installation  
The Raptor AT supports Two Disk-on-Chip on-board up to 288 MB  
each with FFS for diskless applications.  
Locate the Disk-on-Chip socket on your Raptor AT system board  
(Locations U12 and U13 - Figure 1-2). Locate pin 1 (Figure 1-2). To  
install the Disk-on-Chip gently insert the chip. Make sure the Disk-on-  
Chip is inserted all the way.  
Installing Cables  
Power and Control Panel Cables  
The Raptor AT gets power either from the power ATX connector J7 or  
the power AT connector J41.  
Installing Peripheral Cables  
Now it is a good time to install the internal peripherals such as floppy  
and hard disk drives. Do not connect the power cable to these  
peripherals, as it is easier to attach the bulky ribbon cables before the  
smaller power connectors. If you are installing more than one IDE  
drive double check your master/slave jumpers on the drives. Review  
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the information supplied with your drive for more information on this  
subject.  
Connect the floppy cable (not included) to the system board. Then  
connect remaining ends of the ribbon cable to the appropriate  
peripherals. Connect the Ethernet cable (included). Connect the mouse  
(included) and the parallel/2 serial cable (included). Finally, connect  
the IDE cable (not included) to the system. Then connect remaining  
ends of the ribbon cable to the appropriate peripherals. This concludes  
the hardware installation of your Raptor AT system. Now it is a good  
time to re-check all of the cable connections to make sure they are  
correct.  
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Figure 1-2 Location of Components and Connectors  
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Index of Connectors  
Please refer to Appendix A for pin-out descriptions.  
Table 1-10 Connectors descriptions  
Connector  
J1  
Description  
Power LED/Keylock  
Speaker  
J2  
CPU Fan  
J3  
Sys. Fan  
J4  
HDD LED  
J5  
Power Switch  
ATX Power  
Wake On LAN  
Keyboard  
J6  
J7  
J8  
J9  
PS/2 Mouse  
FDD - Floppy  
LPT - Parallel  
USB (2x)  
J10  
J12  
J13  
J14  
J16  
J17  
J18  
J19  
J20  
J21  
J22  
J23  
J25  
J31  
J33  
J35  
J36  
J37  
J38  
J41  
Primary IDE  
Secondary IDE  
ISA Slot 1  
ISA Slot 2  
PCI Connector 1  
PCI Connector 2  
PCI Connector 3  
PCI Connector 4  
Infra Red  
Ethernet Header  
RESET  
ISA Slot 3  
COM 1  
COM 2  
ISA Slot 4  
AT Power  
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User's Notes:  
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Chapter 2  
HIFLEX BIOS  
Setup  
Your Raptor AT features AMI BIOS. The system configuration  
parameters are set via the HIFLEX AMIBIOS setup. Since HIFLEX  
BIOS Setup resides in the ROM BIOS, it is available each time the  
computer is turned on.  
Starting BIOS Setup  
As POST executes, the following appears:  
Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP  
Using the Keyboard with BIOS Setup  
The BIOS Setup has a built-in keyboard driver that uses simple  
keystroke combinations:  
Keystroke Function  
<Tab>  
, , ,  
<Enter>  
Move to the next window or field.  
Move to the next field to the right, left, above, or below.  
Select in the current field.  
+
Increments a value.  
-
Decrements a value.  
Closes the current operation and return to previous level.  
Returns to the previous page.  
<Esc>  
<PgUp>  
<PgDn>  
<Home>  
<End>  
<Alt> <H>  
<Alt> <Spacebar>  
Alphabetic keys  
Advances to the next page.  
Returns to the beginning of the text.  
Advances to the end of the text.  
Access a help window.  
Exit WINBIOS Setup.  
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.  
BIOS Setup Main Menu  
The BIOS Setup main menu is organized into 14 windows. Each  
window is discussed in this chapter.  
Each window contains several options. Clicking on each option  
activates a specific function. The BIOS Setup options and  
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functions are described in this chapter. Some options may not be  
available in your BIOS. The windows are:  
Standard CMOS Setup  
Advanced CMOS Setup  
Advanced Chipset Setting  
Power Management Setup  
PCI/Plug and Play Setup  
Peripheral Setup  
Auto-Detect Hard Drive  
Change User Password  
Change Supervisor Password  
Change Language Settings  
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings  
Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Settings  
Save Settings and Exit  
Exit Without Saving  
Standard Setup  
Standard Setup options are displayed by choosing Standard  
option from the HIFLEX BIOS Setup menu. All Standard Setup  
options are described below.  
Date/Time  
Select the Date/Time option to change the date or time. The  
current date and time are displayed. Enter new values through  
the displayed window.  
Floppy Drive A, B  
Choose either Floppy Drive A or B to specify the floppy drive  
type. The settings are 360 KB 5¼", 1.2 MB 5¼", 720 KB 3½",  
1.44 MB 3½" and 2.88 MB 3½".  
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Pri Master  
Sec Master  
Pri Slave  
Sec Slave  
Select one of these options to configure the hard disk drive.  
Select Auto from the drive parameters screen to let AMIBIOS  
automatically configure the drive. Choose the desired option to  
configure the drive. Auto will automatically detect your hard  
drive every time the computer boots. If required, a specific Hard  
Drive type may be selected.  
Boot Sector Virus Protection  
The options are either Enabled or Disabled.  
Advanced CMOS Setup  
Advanced CMOS Setup options are displayed by choosing the  
Advanced CMOS Setup option from the AMIBIOS Setup main  
menu. All Advanced CMOS Setup options are described in this  
section.  
Quick Boot  
Set this option to Enabled to instruct AMIBIOS to boot quickly  
when the computer is powered on. This option replaces the old  
Above 1 MB Memory Test Advanced Setup option. The  
settings are: Enabled and Disabled.  
Pri Master ARMD Emulated as  
Pri Slave ARMD Emulated as  
Sec Master ARMD Emulated as  
Sec Slave ARMD Emulated as  
If set to Auto, the default emulation depends on ARMD drive.  
The default emulation type is floppy for LS120, hard drive for  
MO and hard drive for ZIP drives.  
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1st Boot Device  
2nd Boot Device  
3rd Boot Device  
4th Boot Device  
These options set the drive boot sequence that Raptor AT  
attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes. The  
settings are Disabled, 1st IDE, 2nd IDE, 3rd IDE, 4th IDE,  
Floppy, ARMD-FDD, ARMD-HDD, ATAPI-CDROM, SCSI,  
Network and I2O. The default is:  
1st Boot Device - Floppy  
2nd Boot Device - 1st IDE-HDD  
3rd Boot Device - ATAPI-CDROM  
4th Boot Device - Disabled  
Try Other Boot Devices  
Set this option to Yes (default) to instruct AMIBIOS to attempt  
to boot from any other drive in the system if it cannot find a boot  
drive among the drives specified in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th  
Boot Device options.  
Initial Display Mode  
Set this option to BIOS (default) to obtain the normal boot-up  
screen. Set to Silent to obtain the customized graphic boot-up  
screen.  
Floppy Access Control  
This option selects usage right from the floppy drive. The setting  
is either Read/Write (default) or Read-Only.  
Hard Disk Access Control  
This option selects usage right from the hard disk. The setting is  
either Read/Write (default) or Read-Only.  
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S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks  
Set this option to Enabled to permit AMIBIOS to use the  
SMART (System Management and Reporting Technologies).  
The setting is either Enabled or Disabled (default).  
Boot Up Num Lock  
Set this option to Off to turn the Num Lock key off when the  
computer is booted so you can use the arrow keys on both the  
numeric keypad and the keyboard.  
Floppy Drive Swap  
Set this option to Enabled to permit drives A: and B: to be  
swapped. The setting is either Enabled or Disabled (default).  
Floppy Drive Seek  
Set this option to Enabled to specify that floppy drive A: will  
perform a Seek operation at system boot. The setting is either  
Disabled (default) or Enabled.  
PS/2 Mouse Support  
Set this option to Enabled (default) to enable AMIBIOS support  
for a PS/2-type mouse. Disabling mouse will also free up  
IRQ12.  
Typematic Rate  
The setting is either Fast (default) or Slow.  
System Keyboard  
This option does not specify if a keyboard is attached to the  
computer. Rather, it specifies if an error message is displayed  
when a keyboard is not attached. This option permits you to  
configure workstations with no keyboards.  
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Primary Display  
This option configures the type of video card attached to the  
computer. The settings are Mono, CGA40x25, CGA80x25,  
VGA/EGA (default) and Absent. Use Absent for systems  
without video cards.  
Password Check  
This option enables password checking every time the system  
boots or when you run AMIBIOS Setup. If Always is chosen, a  
user password prompt appears every time the computer is turned  
on. If Setup is chosen, the password prompt appears if  
AMIBIOS is executed. See the Advanced Setup chapter for  
instructions on changing a password. The Optimal and Fail-Safe  
default is Setup.  
BOOT to OS/2  
Set this option to Enabled if running OS/2 operating system and  
using more than 64 MB of system memory on the motherboard.  
The setting is either Yes or No (default).  
Wait for <F1> If Error  
If this option is set to Enabled, AMIBIOS waits for the user to  
press <F1> before continuing. If this option is set to Disabled,  
AMIBIOS continues the boot process without waiting for <F1>  
to be pressed.  
Hit Del Message Display  
Set this option to Disabled to prevent the message  
Hit <DEL> if you want to run Setup  
from appearing on the first AMIBIOS screen when the computer  
boots. The setting is either Disabled or Enabled. The Optimal  
and Fail-Safe default setting is Enabled.  
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Internal Cache  
This option enables or disables the L1 internal Cache.  
System BIOS Cacheable  
When set to Enabled, the contents of the F0000h system  
memory segment can be read from or written to cache memory.  
The content of this memory segment is always copied from the  
BIOS ROM to system RAM for faster execution. The setting is  
either Enabled or Disabled.  
C000,16K Shadow  
C400,16K Shadow  
These options specify how the 32 KB of video ROM at C0000h  
is treated. The settings are: Enabled (default), Disabled and  
Cached.  
C800,16K Shadow  
CC00,16K Shadow  
D000,16K Shadow  
D400,16K Shadow  
D800, 16K Shadow  
DC00,16K Shadow  
These options enable shadowing of the contents of the ROM  
area named in the option. The ROM area not used by ISA  
adapter cards is allocated to PCI adapter cards. The settings are:  
Disabled (default), Cached and Enabled.  
Advanced Chipset Setup  
USB Function  
Set this option to Enabled to enable USB (Universal Serial Bus)  
support. The setting is either Enabled or Disabled (default).  
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USB KB/Mouse Legacy Support  
The settings for this option are: Disabled (default), Keyboard,  
Auto and Keyboard+Mouse.  
Port 64/60 Emulation  
The setting for this option is either Enabled or Disabled  
(default).  
SERR#  
The options are Enabled and Disabled (default).  
PERR#  
The options are Enabled and Disabled (default).  
WSC# Handshake  
The options are Enabled (default) and Disabled.  
USWC WRITE POST  
The options are Enabled (default) and Disabled  
BX/GX Master Latency Timer (CLKS)  
The options are Disabled, 32, 64 (default), 96, 128, 160, 192 and  
224.  
Multi-Trans Timer (CLKS)  
The options are Disabled, 32 (default), 64, 96, 128, 160, 192 and  
224.  
PCI 1 TO PCI 0 Access  
The options are Enabled and Disabled (default).  
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Aperture Access Global Enable  
The options are Enabled and Disabled (default).  
PCI 0 Agent to Aperture Access  
N/A.  
Memory Autosizing Support  
The settings for the option are: Auto (default) (uses SPD) and  
Enabled (BIOS test).  
DRAM Integrity Mode  
The options are None (default), EC and ECC Hardware.  
DRAM Refresh Rate  
The settings for the option are: 15.6 (default), 31.2, 62.4, 124.8,  
7.8 and External.  
Memory Hole  
The settings for the option are: Disable (default), 512K-640K  
and 15M-16M.  
SDRAM CAS# Latency  
The options are Auto (default), 3 DCKLs and 2 DCKLs.  
SDRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay  
The options are Auto (default), 3 SCKLs and 2 SCKLs.  
SDRAM RAS# Precharge  
The options are Auto (default), 3 SCKLs and 2 SCKLs.  
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SDRAM Precharge Control  
The settings for this option are: All, Miss (default) and Miss/All.  
Power Down SDRAM  
The settings for this option are: Enabled and Disabled (default).  
ACPI Control Register  
The settings for this option are: Enabled and Disabled (default).  
Gated Clock  
The settings for this option are: Enabled (default) and Disabled.  
Graphics Aperture Size  
The settings for this option are: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 (default), 128  
and 256.  
Search for MDA Resources  
N/A.  
8 bit I/O Recovery Time  
The settings are Disabled (default), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 Sysclk.  
16bit I/O Recovery Time  
The settings are Disabled (default), 4, 1, 2 and 3 Sysclk.  
PIIX4 SERR#  
The settings for this option are: Enabled and Disabled (default).  
USB Passive Release  
The settings for this option are: Enabled (default) and Disabled.  
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PIIX4 Passive Release  
The settings for this option are: Enabled (default) and Disabled.  
PIIX4 Delayed Transaction  
The settings for this option are: Enabled (default) and Disabled.  
Type F DMA Buffer Control 1  
Type F DMA Buffer Control 2  
The settings for these options are: Enabled and Disabled  
(default).  
DMA-0 Type Thru DMA-7 Type  
The settings for these options are: Normal ISA (default), PC/PCI  
and distributed.  
Memory Buffer Strength  
The settings for this option are: Strong (default), Medium and  
Auto.  
Manufacture Setting  
The settings for this option are: Mode 0 (default), Mode 1, Mode  
2, Mode 3 and Mode 4.  
Power Management Setup  
All Power Management Setup options are described in this  
section.  
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Power Management/APM  
Set this option to APM to enable the power management and  
APM (Advanced Power Management) features. The settings for  
this option are: APM (default) and Disabled.  
Power button Function  
This option specifies how the power button mounted externally  
on the computer chassis is used. The settings are: On/Off and  
suspend. The default setting is On/Off.  
Green PC Monitor Power State  
This option specifies the power state that the green PC-  
compliant video monitor enters when AMIBIOS places it in a  
power saving state after the specified period of display inactivity  
has expired. The settings are Off, Standby and Suspend. The  
default setting is Suspend.  
Video Power Down Mode  
This option specifies the power management state that the video  
subsystem enters after the specified period of display inactivity  
has expired. The settings are Disabled, Standby and Suspend.  
The default setting is Suspend.  
Hard Disk Power Down Mode  
This option specifies the power management state that the hard  
disk drive enters after the specified period of display inactivity  
has expired. The settings are Disabled, Standby and Suspend.  
The default setting is Suspend.  
Hard Disk Timeout (Minute)  
This option specifies the length of a period of hard disk  
inactivity. When this period expires, the hard disk drive enters  
the power-conserving mode specified in the Hard Disk Power  
Down Mode option described on the previous page. The settings  
are Disabled, 1 Min (minutes) and all one-minute intervals up to  
and including 15 Min. The default setting is Disabled.  
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Power Saving Type  
The settings for this option are: Sleep, Stop Clock and Deep  
Sleep. The default setting is Sleep.  
Standby / Suspend Timer Unit  
This option allows a timer to be set for stand by and suspend  
modes. The options are: 32 seconds, 4 miliseconds, 4 minutes  
(default) and 4 seconds.  
Standby Timeout  
This option specifies the length of the period of system  
inactivity when the computer is in Full-On mode before the  
computer is placed in Standby mode. In Standby mode, some  
power use is curtailed. The settings are multiples of the standby  
suspend timer unit. The default setting is Disabled.  
Suspend Timeout  
This option specifies the length of the period of system  
inactivity when the computer is already in Standby mode before  
the computer is placed in Suspend mode. In Suspend mode,  
nearly all power use is curtailed. The settings are multiples of  
the standby suspend timer unit. The default setting is Disabled.  
Slow Clock Ratio  
This option specifies the speed at which the system clock runs in  
the Standby Mode power saving state. The settings are  
expressed as a percentage between the normal CPU clock speed  
and the CPU clock speed when the computer is in the power-  
conserving state. The settings are 0-12.5%, 12.5-25%, 25-  
37.5%, 37.5-50%, 50-62.5%, 62.5-75% and 75-87.5%. The  
Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is 50-62.5%.  
Display Activity  
Device 6 (Serial 1)  
Device 7 (Serial2)  
Device 8 (Parallel)  
Device 5 (Floppy)  
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Device 0 (Primary Master IDE)  
Device 1 (Primary Slave IDE)  
Device 2 (Secondary Master IDE)  
Device 3 (Secondary Slave IDE)  
When set to Monitor, this option enables event monitoring on  
the device. If set to Monitor and the computer is in a power  
saving state, AMIBIOS watches for activity. The computer  
enters the Full On state if any activity occurs. AMIBIOS reloads  
the Standby and Suspend timeout timers if device activity  
occurs. The settings are either Monitor or Ignore.  
LAN Wake-Up  
The settings for this option are: Disabled (default) and Enabled.  
PCI/Plug and Play Setup  
PCI/PnP Setup options are displayed by choosing the PCI/PnP  
Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All PCI/PnP Setup  
options are described in this section.  
Plug and Play Aware OS  
Set this option to Yes if the operating system installed in the  
computer is Plug and Play-aware. AMIBIOS only detects and  
enables PnP ISA adapter cards that are required for system boot.  
The Windows 95 and 98 operating systems detect and enable all  
other PnP-aware adapter cards. Windows 95 is PnP-aware. Set  
this option to No if the operating system (such as DOS, OS/2,  
Windows 3.x) does not use PnP. You must set this option  
correctly or PnP-aware adapter cards installed in your  
computer will not be configured properly. The setting is  
either No or Yes. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is  
No.  
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)  
This option sets latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus. The  
settings are in units equal to PCI clocks. The settings are 32, 64,  
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96, 128, 160, 192, 224 and 248. The Optimal and Fail-Safe  
default setting is 64.  
PCI VGA Palette Snoop  
This option must be set to Enabled if any ISA adapter card  
installed in the computer requires VGA palette snooping. The  
setting is either Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is  
Disabled.  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA  
This option determines if the BIOS should assign an IRQ to the  
VGA card. The settings are either Yes or No. The default setting  
is No.  
PCI IDE Bus Master  
Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on  
the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. The setting is  
either Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.  
Off-board PCI IDE Card  
This option specifies if an off-board PCI IDE controller adapter  
card is used in the computer. You must also specify the PCI  
expansion slot on the motherboard where the off-board PCI IDE  
controller card is installed. If an off-board PCI IDE controller is  
used, the onboard IDE controller on the CPU board is  
automatically disabled. The settings are Auto (default), Slot1,  
Slot2, Slot3, Slot4, Slot5 and Slot6. If Auto is selected,  
AMIBIOS automatically determines the correct setting for this  
option.  
Off-board PCI IDE Primary IRQ  
This option specifies the PCI interrupt used by the primary IDE  
channel on the off-board PCI IDE controller. The settings are:  
Disabled, INTA, INTB, INTC, INTD and Hardwired. The  
Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is Disabled.  
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Off-board PCI IDE Secondary IRQ  
This option specifies the PCI interrupt used by the secondary  
IDE channel on the off-board PCI IDE controller. The settings  
are Disabled, INTA, INTB, INTC, INTD and Hardwired. The  
Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is Disabled.  
PCI Slot1 IRQ Priority  
PCI Slot2 IRQ Priority  
PCI Slot3 IRQ Priority  
PCI Slot4 IRQ Priority  
These options specify the IRQ priority for PCI devices installed  
in the PCI expansion slots. The settings are Auto, (IRQ) 3, 4, 5,  
7, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default  
setting is Auto.  
DMA Channel 0  
DMA Channel 1  
DMA Channel 3  
DMA Channel 5  
DMA Channel 6  
DMA Channel 7  
These options allow you to specify the bus type used by each  
DMA channel. The setting is either PNP or ISA/EISA. The  
optimal and fail-safe default setting is PNP.  
IRQ3  
IRQ4  
IRQ5  
IRQ7  
IRQ9  
IRQ10  
IRQ11  
IRQ12  
IRQ14  
IRQ15  
These options specify the bus that the specified IRQ line is used  
on. These options allow you to reserve IRQs for legacy ISA  
adapter cards. These options determine if AMIBIOS should  
remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs passed to  
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devices that are configurable by the system BIOS. If more IRQs  
must be removed from the pool, the end user can use these  
options to reserve the IRQ by assigning an ISA/EISA setting to  
it. Onboard I/O is configured as PCI/PNP. IRQ12 only appears  
if the mouse support option in advanced setup is set to disabled.  
IRQ14 and 15 will not be available if the onboard PCI IDEs are  
enabled. The optimal and fail-safe default setting is PCI/PNP.  
Reserved Memory Size  
This option specifies the size of the memory area reserved for  
legacy ISA adapter cards. The settings are Disabled, 16K, 32K  
and 64K. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is Disabled.  
Reserved Memory Address  
This option specifies the beginning address (in hex) of the  
reserved memory area. The specified ROM memory area is  
reserved for use by legacy ISA adapter cards. The settings are  
C8000, CC000, D0000, D4000, D8000 and DC000. The  
Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is CC000.  
PCI Device Search Order  
This option determines which order the PCI slots will be  
scanned. The setting is either First-Last (default) or Last-First.  
Peripheral Setup  
Peripheral Setup options are displayed by choosing Peripheral  
Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Peripheral  
Setup options are described here.  
Onboard FDC  
Set this option to Enabled to enable the floppy drive controller  
on the motherboard. The settings are Auto (AMIBIOS  
automatically determines if the floppy controller should be  
enabled), Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Auto.  
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Onboard Serial Port1  
This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial port 1.  
The settings are Auto (AMIBIOS automatically determines the  
correct base I/O port address), Disabled, 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h and  
2E8h. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is Auto.  
Onboard Serial Port2  
This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial port 2.  
The settings are Auto (AMIBIOS automatically determines the  
correct base I/O port address), Disabled, 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h and  
2E8h. The Optimal and Fail-Safe default setting is Auto.  
Serial Port2 Mode  
This option allows installation of a Infra-red device by the Serial  
Port. The settings are Normal (default), IRDA and ASK IR.  
Infra-Red Transmission Mode  
The settings are Full Duplex (default) or Half  
Duplex.  
Receiver/Transmitter Polarity  
Sets polarity for IR modes.  
Onboard Parallel Port  
This option specifies the base I/O port address of the parallel  
port on the motherboard. The settings are Auto, Disabled, 378h,  
278h and 3BCh. The Optimal default setting is Auto.  
Parallel Port Mode  
This option specifies the parallel port mode. The settings are:  
normal, ECP (default) and EPP.  
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EPP Version  
1.7 and 1.9 (default) (available only for EPP mode).  
Parallel Port IRQ  
This option specifies the IRQ always used by the parallel port.  
When the port is set to a fixed address the settings are (IRQ) 5  
and (IRQ) 7 (default), otherwise it is set to Auto.  
Parallel Port DMA Channel  
This option is only available if the setting for the Parallel Port  
Mode option is ECP. This option sets the DMA channel used by  
the parallel port. When the port is set to a fixed address the  
settings are DMA Channel 0, 1 and 3 (default), otherwise it is  
set to Auto.  
CPU Current Temperature  
The current CPU temperature is shown (only available with the  
optional hardware monitor).  
CPU Overheat Warning  
The setting is either Enabled or Disabled (default) (only  
available with the optional hardware monitor).  
CPU Overheat Warning Temperature  
Sets the CPU Overheat Warning Temperature set point (only  
available with the optional hardware monitor).  
HW Monitor IN0 (CPU)  
HW Monitor IN2 (+3.3V)  
HW Monitor IN3 (+5V)  
HW Monitor IN4 (+12V)  
HW Monitor IN5 (-12V)  
HW Monitor IN6 (-5V)  
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The current voltage is shown (only available with the optional  
hardware monitor).  
CPU Fan  
Secondary Fan  
The current fan speed is shown (only available with the optional  
hardware monitor).  
Onboard IDE  
This option specifies the IDE channel used by the onboard IDE  
controller. The settings are Disabled, Primary, Secondary and  
Both (default).  
Auto Detect Hard Disk  
Choose this option to let AMIBIOS find the IDE hard disk drive  
parameters for all IDE drives connected to the primary and  
secondary IDE channels installed in the system. AMIBIOS  
automatically configures the drive parameters after it has  
detected these parameters.  
Change User Password  
Select the Change User Password from the Security section of  
the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. Enter the password and press  
<Enter>. The screen does not display the characters entered.  
After the new password is entered, retype the new password as  
prompted and press <Enter>. This option will be available only  
if Supervisor Passwords exists.  
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Change Supervisor Password  
Select the Change Supervisor Password from the Security  
section of the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. Enter the password  
and press <Enter>. The screen does not display the characters  
entered. After the new password is entered, retype the new  
password as prompted and press <Enter>.  
Remember the Password Keep a record of the new  
password when the password is changed. If you forget  
the password, you must erase the system configuration  
information in NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access  
Memory).  
Change Language Settings  
N/A.  
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings  
You can load the optimal default settings for the AMIBIOS by  
selecting the Optimal option. The Optimal default settings are  
best-case values that should optimize system performance. If  
CMOS is corrupted, the Optimal settings are loaded  
automatically.  
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Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings  
You can load the Fail-Safe AMIBIOS Setup option settings by  
selecting the Fail-Safe option from the Default section of the  
AMIBIOS Setup main menu. The Fail-Safe settings provide far  
from optimal system performance, but are the most stable  
settings. Use this option as a diagnostic aid if the system is  
behaving erratically.  
Save Settings and Exit  
Exit AMIBIOS saving the changes.  
Exit without Saving  
Allows to exit AMIBIOS setup without saving.  
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Chapter 3  
Upgrading  
Upgrading the System Memory  
The Raptor AT allows an upgrade of the system memory with up to  
384MB unbuffered SDRAM and up to 768MB registered SDRAM  
DIMM modules. ECC and non-ECC modules are supported. PC100  
memory modules are recommended, but required for PIII or 100MHz  
FSB operation. The Raptor AT offers 3 DIMM memory sockets. It is  
very important that the quality of the DIMM is good. Undesirable  
operation of the system may result if poor quality DIMMs are used.  
Always purchase your memory from a reliable source.  
Upgrading the Microprocessor  
The latest revision of the Raptor AT currently supports socket PGA370  
architecture Intel Celeron Processors and PIII PGA processors. Please,  
check the manufacturer’s web site for details and revisions regarding  
CPU speed.  
Since the Raptor AT features CPU auto-sensing device there is only  
one jumper to be set when changing the CPU, JP11, if it's no set to  
auto. This jumper is the Clock Speed selector.  
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User's Notes:  
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Appendix A  
Technical  
Specifications  
Chipsets  
Core Logic  
Intel 440BX Chipset.  
Peripheral I/O  
Standard Microsystems (SMSC) FDC37B722.  
Micro Processor Support  
Celeron and PIII PGA processors up to 100MHz FSB.  
System Memory  
Memory Capacity  
Up to 768MB registered SDRAM or up to 384MB unbuffered  
SDRAM DIMM Modules.  
Memory Type  
Three sockets for JEDEC standard (168 pins) DIMMs. The  
memory configuration is set automatically through BIOS via  
SPD. Supports SDRAM 3.3V SDRAM PC66 and PC100  
memory modules. ECC and non-ECC, registered and unbuffered  
modules are supported.  
Bios  
System BIOS  
AMI Hiflex BIOS with Flash BIOS option.  
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Flash BIOS  
Optional feature for System BIOS. Flash programming built into  
the BIOS. BIOS to be flashed is read from a floppy.  
Embedded I/O  
IDE  
Two PCI EIDE controllers. Supports up to 4 devices. Ultra  
DMA up to 33MB/sec. supported. ATAPI compatible. 34 pin  
headers on-board.  
Floppy  
Up to two floppy disk drives. Sizes supported are: 5.25" 360K  
and 1.2MB; 3.5" 720K, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.  
Serial Ports  
Two high speed 16550 compatible UARTS. BIOS configurable  
as COM1 - 4.  
USB Interfaces  
On-board dual USB.  
Parallel Port  
One Centronics compatible, bi-directional (PS/2 compatible).  
Microsoft/HP EPC/EPP high speed.  
Mouse Port  
One PS/2 compatible mouse controller.  
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Disk-On-Chip - Solid State Flash Disk  
On-board support for two Disk-on-Chip devices, currently up to  
288MB each. Addresses selectable through jumper JP7.  
On-board Ethernet  
On-board auto-sensing, bus mastering 10/100 Ethernet (Intel  
82559ER).  
Industrial Devices  
Watchdog Timer  
On-board 150, 600 and 1200ns hardware and software watchdog  
timer with VCC monitor.  
POST Code  
On-board POST code display for self-diagnostics and custom  
applications (refer to Appendix D).  
Temperature and Voltage Device  
On-board voltage, CPU fan speed and CPU temperature  
monitoring devices (optional).  
Power Management  
Power button function: advanced power management support.  
Miscellaneous  
CMOS/Battery  
RTC with lithium battery. No external battery is required.  
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Control Panel Connections  
Reset, Keylock, Speaker. LEDs for power and IDE.  
CPU Socket  
Standard ZIF (Zero Insertion Force), PGA 370.  
Form Factor  
Baby AT form factor (8.6” x 13”).  
PCB Construction  
Four Layers, dry film mask.  
Manufacturing Process  
Automated surface mount.  
Reliability  
MTBF: 52,300 hours.  
Table A-1 Environmental  
Environmental  
Operating  
Non-operating  
Temperature  
0° to +55° C  
5 to 95% @ 40° C  
non-condensing  
2.5G @ 10ms  
-40° to +65° C  
5 to 95% @ 40° C  
non-condensing  
10G @ 10ms  
Humidity  
Shock  
Vibration  
0.25 @ 5-100Hz  
5 @ 5-100Hz  
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Memory Map  
Address  
Range  
Address  
Range  
Size  
Description  
Decimal  
Hexadecimal  
0F0000-  
0FFFFF  
960K-1M  
64 KB  
64 KB  
Upper BIOS  
Lower BIOS  
0E0000-  
0EFFFF  
896K-960K  
Expansion  
Card BIOS  
and Buffer  
Standard  
PCI/ISA  
Video  
0C0000-  
0DFFFF  
768K-896K  
640K-768K  
128 KB  
128 KB  
0A0000-  
0BFFFF  
Memory  
Ext.  
Conventional  
memory  
Conventional  
memory  
080000-  
09FFFF  
512K-640K  
0K- 512K  
128 KB  
512 KB  
000000-  
07FFFF  
DMA Channels  
DMA #  
Data Width  
System Resource  
8- or 16-bits  
8- or 16-bits  
8- or 16-bits  
8- or 16-bits  
Reserved-  
16-bits  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Parallel port (for ECP)  
Floppy Drive  
Parallel port (for ECP)  
cascade channel  
Open  
16-bits  
16-bits  
Open  
Open  
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I/O Map  
Address (hex)  
0000-000F  
0020-0021  
0040  
Description  
DMA 1  
Interrupt Controller 1  
Timer/Counter 0  
0041  
Timer/Counter 1  
0042  
Timer/Counter 2  
0043  
0060  
0061  
0070, bit 7  
0070, bits 6:0  
0071  
Timer Control Word  
Keyboard Controller Byte _ Reset IRQ  
NMI Status and Control  
NMI enable  
RTC Index  
RTC Data  
0072  
0073  
RTC Extended Index  
RTC Extended Data  
DMA page registers / POST code display also  
located at 0080h  
0080-008F  
0092  
Port 92  
00A0-00A1  
00B2-00B3  
00C0-00DE  
00F0  
Interrupt Controller 2  
APM control  
DMA 2  
Coprocessor Error  
Watch-Dog Timer (default)  
Secondary IDE channel  
Primary IDE channel  
LM79  
0110  
0170 _ 0177  
01F0 _ 01F7  
029x  
0278-027F  
02E8-02EF  
02F8-02FF  
0310  
0376  
0377  
0377, bit 7  
0377, bits 6:0  
0378-037F  
03B4-03B5  
03BA  
LPT2 (if selected)  
COM4 (if selected)  
COM2 (default)  
Watch-Dog Timer (if selected)  
Secondary IDE channel command port  
Floppy channel 2 command  
Floppy disk change, channel 2  
Secondary IDE channel status port  
LPT1 (default)  
Video (VGA)  
Video (VGA)  
03BC-03CD  
03C0-03CA  
03CC  
LPT3 (if selected)  
Video (VGA)  
Video (VGA)  
03CE-03CF  
Video (VGA)  
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Address (hex)  
03D4-03D5  
03DA  
Description  
Video (VGA)  
Video (VGA)  
03E8-03EF  
03F0-03F5  
03F6  
COM3 (if selected)  
Floppy Channel 1  
Primary IDE channel command port  
Floppy Channel 1 command  
Floppy disk change channel 1  
Primary IDE channel status report  
COM1 (default)  
03F7  
03F7, bit 7  
03F7, bits 6:0  
03F8-03FF  
04D0-04D1  
0CF8-0CFB - 4  
bytes  
INTC-1 Edge/Level Control  
PCI configuration address register  
Reset control register  
0CF9  
0CFC-0CFF - 4  
bytes  
PCI configuration data register  
On-board Devices  
DISK ON CHIP 1  
Memory address selectable between:  
D000(default), D400, D800, DC00.  
DISK ON CHIP 2  
Memory address selectable between:  
D000, D400(default), D800, DC00.  
PCI Configuration Space Map  
Bus #  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
00  
Device #  
00  
07  
07  
07  
07  
0F  
10  
12  
Function #  
Description  
00  
00  
01  
02  
03  
00  
00  
00  
440BX (Host Bridge)  
PIIX4 PCI/ISA bridge  
PIIX4 IDE bus master  
PIIX4 USB  
PIIX4 Power Management  
PCI expansion slot 1  
PCI expansion slot 2  
PCI expansion slot 3  
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Bus #  
00  
Device #  
14  
Function #  
00  
Description  
PCI expansion slot 4  
00  
0E  
00  
82559ER Ethernet  
Interrupts  
IRQ  
NMI  
0
1
2
System Resource  
I/O channel check  
Reserved, interval timer  
Reserved (keyboard)  
Reserved (cascade)  
COM2*  
3
4
COM1*  
5
6
User Available  
Floppy Drive  
7
LPT1*  
8
9
Real time clock  
User Available  
User Available  
User Available  
PS/2 mouse port (if present, else user available)  
Reserved (math coprocessor)  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Primary IDE (if present, else user available)  
Secondary IDE (if present, else user available)  
*Default, but can be changed to another IRQ  
PCI Interrupt Routing Map  
PIIX4  
IDSEL PIRQA PIRQB  
Signal  
PIRQC PIRQD  
PCI Slot 1  
PCI Slot 2  
PCI Slot 3  
PCI Slot 4  
Ethernet  
USB  
AD26  
AD27  
AD29  
AD31  
AD25  
-
INTC  
INTB  
INTA  
INTD  
INTA  
INTD  
INTC  
INTB  
INTA  
INTA  
INTD  
INTC  
INTB  
INTB  
INTA  
INTD  
INTC  
INTD  
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SMBUS  
Device  
MAX1617  
LM79  
DIMM0  
DIMM1  
DIMM2  
SDRAM Clock  
Slave Address  
0011000b  
0101101b  
1010000b  
1010001b  
1010010b  
1101001b  
Connectors Pin-out  
How to identify pin number 1: Looking to the solder side (The board  
side without components) of the PCB (Printed Circuit Board), pin  
number 1 will have a squared pad J. Other pins will have a circular  
pad Q.  
How to identify other pins: Connectors type Keyboard, Power AT and  
Power ATX are industry standards. Header connectors are numbered  
alternately, i.e. pin number 2 is in the other row, but in the same  
column of pin number 1. Pin number 3 is in the same row of pin 1, but  
in the next column and so forth.  
Header 10 pin connector  
13z 5z 7z 9z  
View from solder side of the PCB  
2z 4z 6z 8z10z  
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Table A-9 Serial Ports COM 1 and COM 2 Connectors  
Pin#  
Serial Ports DB9M – J36 and J37  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DCD  
RX  
TX  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
Table A-10 J1 Power LED/Keylock Header Connector Pin-out  
Pin#  
PWR LED/KBD Lock Header – J1  
1
2
3
4
5
Power LED Anode  
NC  
Cathode  
KEYLOCK#  
Cathode  
Table A-11 J31 Ethernet Header Connector Pin-out  
Pin#  
1
2
Ethernet Header – J31  
Connected to pin 4 & 5 of RJ45  
Connected to pin 7 & 8 of RJ45  
RX+  
3
4
RX-  
5
6
7
8
Speed LED Cathode  
Speed LED Anode  
ACT LED Cathode  
ACT LED Anode  
TX+  
9
10  
TX-  
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Table A-12 Parallel DB25 Connector  
Pin#  
1
Parallel DB25F – J13  
-STROBE  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+DATA BIT 0  
+DATA BIT 1  
+DATA BIT 2  
+DATA BIT 3  
+DATA BIT 4  
+DATA BIT 5  
+DATA BIT 6  
+DATA BIT 7  
ACK1  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18-25  
BUSY  
PAPER EMPTY  
SLCT  
AUTOFEED  
ERROR  
INIT  
SLCT IN  
GND  
Table A-13 USB Header Connector Pin-out  
Pin#  
USB Header Connector – J14  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
+5V – USB1  
+5V – USB2  
-D – USB1  
-D – USB2  
+D – USB1  
+D – USB2  
GROUND – USB1  
GROUND – USB2  
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Table A-14 Infra Red, HDD LED, CPU Fan, SYS FAN, LAN ACT  
LED, LAN Speed LED, Speaker and Wake On LAN.  
Connector  
Description  
Infra Red  
J25  
1)Rx  
2)Tx 3)GND 4)NC  
5)Key  
6)Vcc  
HDD LED  
J5  
J3  
J4  
J2  
J8  
1)Anode  
2)Cathode  
CPU FAN  
2)+12V  
1)Sense  
3)GND  
SYS FAN  
2)+12V  
1)Sense  
1)+5V  
3)GND  
4)Signal  
Speaker  
2)NC  
3)NC  
Wake On LAN  
1)5V Standby  
2)GND  
3)WOL Signal  
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Appendix B  
Flash BIOS  
programming  
The Raptor AT offers the optional FLASH BIOS. When installed, you  
will be able to update your BIOS without having to replace the  
EPROM. The AMIBIOS will read the new BIOS file from a floppy  
disk, replace the old BIOS and reboot your computer.  
When updating your BIOS, make sure you have a disk with the correct  
BIOS file (its size should be 256K).  
Rename the file to "AMIBOOT.ROM". Turn your computer off. Move  
Jumper JP2 to 2-3. Insert the disk in Drive A:, Turn the computer on  
while pressing <CTRL><HOME>. Your computer will show no  
screen, but will beep to indicate what is being done.  
If the programming is successful, you should hear 4 beeps and your  
computer will reboot with the new BIOS.  
Please never turn the power off while reprogramming a FLASH BIOS.  
Do not forget to move Jumper JP2 back to 1-2 after turning off.  
Refer to the table on the next page for beep errors.  
Table B-1 Flash BIOS Programming Selection  
Flash  
Write-protect  
Enabled  
Disabled  
JP2  
1-2*  
2-3  
*Manufacturer's Settings.  
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Table B-2 Flash BIOS Beep Errors  
Beeps  
Description  
1
Insert diskette in floppy A:  
The AMIBOOT.ROM file was not found  
in the root directory of floppy drive A:  
Base memory error  
2
3
4
5
Flash program successful  
Floppy read error  
Keyboard controller BAT command  
failed  
6
7
8
No FLASH EPROM detected  
Floppy controller failure  
9
Boot Block BIOS checksum error  
Flash erase error  
Flash program error  
AMIBOOT.ROM file size error  
10  
11  
12  
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Appendix C  
Disk-On-Chip  
The Raptor AT offers two on-board flash disks as optional devices. The  
Disk-On-Chip is a single chip flash disk device in a standard 32-pin  
DIP socket.  
It features up to 288MB (each) of storage capacity with high-speed  
boot-up capabilities, including the Flash File System (FFS) for easy  
storage.  
This feature of the Raptor AT is a perfect replacement for conventional  
hard-drives in the harsh industrial environment where shock and  
vibration is a burden for standard hard drives.  
Jumper JP7 selects the memory addresses to be used for the Disk-On-  
Chip. Possible addresses are listed below.  
Table C-1 Disk-on-Chip Selection  
JP7  
1-2  
JP7  
3-4  
JP7  
5-6  
JP7  
7-8  
Addresses  
D000h/D400h* Closed Open  
D400h/D800h Open Closed Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
D800h/DC00h Open  
DC00h/D000h Open  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
Open Closed Open  
Open Open Closed  
For upgrade and technical specifications about Disk-on-Chip, please  
contact the manufacturer M-Systems at www.m-sys.com.  
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User's Notes:  
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Appendix D  
On-Board  
Industrial Devices  
The Raptor AT features two industrial devices: A watchdog timer that  
will reset the system is case of failure according to a pre-set time-out,  
and a Post Code display that will help you on troubleshooting.  
Watchdog Timer  
This device can be set as hardware, software or disabled (Table D-1).  
The watchdog timer will monitor your motherboard and reset if any  
problem occurs. The time-out ranges from 1200, 600 and 150  
milliseconds (Table D-2). The Watchdog timer can work in two ways:  
Hardware Reset  
The watchdog timer monitors the BALE signal. If BALE stops  
oscillating for the time set at JP8, the watchdog will reset the board.  
Software Reset  
The software has to access the watchdog timer at least every time-out  
to prevent the board from resetting. This allows a very tight control of  
the motherboards operation, but involves writing software for the time-  
out control. For using software control, you need to know the watchdog  
address, the enable bit and the strobe bit. For example, if you set the  
watchdog timer to address 310h, you have to output a 0 at bit 1 of 310h  
to enable the watchdog, and then toggle bit 0 of 310h to strobe it. If the  
strobe signal takes longer than the time-out the board will reset.  
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Table D-1 Watchdog Timer Selection  
Watchdog  
Type  
JP10  
1-2  
JP10  
3-4  
JP10  
5-6  
Hardware  
Disabled*  
Software  
Closed  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
Table D-2 Watchdog Time-out Selection  
Watchdog  
Timeout  
1200 ms*  
600 ms  
JP8  
1-2  
Closed  
Open  
Open  
JP8  
2-3  
Open  
Closed  
Open  
JP8  
3-4  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
150 ms  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
Table D-3 Watchdog Address Selection  
Watchdog  
Address  
110h*  
JP6  
1-2  
Closed  
Open  
JP6  
2-3  
Open  
Closed  
310h  
* Manufacturer's Settings.  
Post Code Display  
The POST code display is a device implemented on the Raptor AT to  
help on failure diagnostics. A POST code is transmitted by the BIOS  
during the POST (Power On Self Test). It is a number that refers to the  
state or test condition of a circuit or group of circuits. Knowing the  
results of these tests (hence the POST code) can be very important in  
debugging a system.  
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POST Checkpoint Codes  
When AMIBIOS performs the Power On Self Test, it writes diagnostic  
codes checkpoint codes to I/O port 0080h where the POST code display  
is connected.  
Table D-4 Uncompressed Initialization Codes  
The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of  
execution:  
Checkpoint  
Description  
Code  
The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting. Next,  
the initialization code checksum will be verified.  
D0h  
Initializing the DMA controller, performing the  
D1h  
keyboard controller BAT test, starting memory refresh,  
and entering 4 GB flat mode next.  
D3h  
D4h  
Starting memory sizing next.  
Returning to real mode. Executing any OEM patches  
and setting the stack next.  
Passing control to the uncompressed code in shadow  
RAM at E000:0000h.The initialization code is copied to  
segment 0 and control will be transferred to segment 0.  
Control is in segment 0. Next, checking if <Ctrl>  
<Home> was pressed and verifying the system BIOS  
checksum.  
D5h  
D6h  
D7h  
If either <Ctrl> <Home> was pressed or the system  
BIOS checksum is bad, next will go to checkpoint code  
E0h.  
Otherwise, going to checkpoint code D7h.  
Main BIOS runtime code is to be decompressed and  
control to be passed to main BIOS in shadow RAM.  
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Table D-5 Bootblock Recovery Codes  
The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of  
execution:  
Checkpoint  
Description  
Code  
The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized.  
Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test.  
E0h  
E1h  
E2h  
Initializing the interrupt vector table next.  
Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.  
Enabling the floppy drive controller and Timer IRQs.  
Enabling internal cache memory.  
Initializing the floppy drive.  
Looking for a floppy diskette in drive A:. Reading the  
first sector of the diskette.  
E6h  
EDh  
EEh  
A read error occurred while reading the floppy drive in  
drive A:.  
EFh  
Next, searching for the AMIBOOT.ROM file in the root  
directory.  
F0h  
F1h  
F2h  
The AMIBOOT.ROM file is not in the root directory.  
Next, reading and analyzing the floppy diskette FAT to  
find the clusters occupied by the AMIBOOT.ROM file.  
Next, reading the AMIBOOT.ROM file, cluster by  
cluster.  
F3h  
F4h  
F5h  
FBh  
FCh  
FDh  
The AMIBOOT.ROM file is not the correct size.  
Next, disabling internal cache memory.  
Next, detecting the type of flash ROM.  
Next, erasing the flash ROM.  
Next, programming the flash ROM.  
Flash ROM programming was successful. Next,  
restarting the system BIOS.  
FFh  
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Table D-6 Uncompressed Initialization Codes  
The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of  
execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM.  
Checkpoint  
Description  
Code  
The NMI is disabled. Next, checking for a soft reset or a  
power on condition.  
03h  
The BIOS stack has been built. Next, disabling cache  
memory.  
05h  
06h  
07h  
08h  
Uncompressing the POST code next.  
Next, initializing the CPU and the CPU data area.  
The CMOS checksum calculation is done next.  
The CMOS checksum calculation is done. Initializing  
the CMOS status register for date and time next.  
The CMOS status register is initialized. Next,  
performing any required initialization before the  
keyboard BAT command is issued.  
The keyboard controller input buffer is free. Next,  
issuing the BAT command to the keyboard controller.  
The keyboard controller BAT command result has been  
verified. Next, performing any necessary initialization  
after the keyboard controller BAT command test.  
The initialization after the keyboard controller BAT  
command test is done. The keyboard command byte is  
written next.  
0Ah  
0Bh  
0Ch  
0Eh  
0Fh  
10h  
The keyboard controller command byte is written. Next,  
issuing the Pin 23 and 24 blocking and unblocking  
command.  
Next, checking if <End or <Ins> keys were pressed  
during power on.  
11h  
12h  
Initializing CMOS RAM if the Initialize CMOS RAM in  
every boot AMIBIOS POST option was set in AMIBCP  
or the <End> key was pressed.  
Next, disabling DMA controllers 1 and 2 and interrupt  
controllers 1 and 2.  
The video display has been disabled. Port B has been  
initialized. Next, initializing the chipset.  
The 8254 timer test will begin next.  
The 8254 timer test is over. Starting the memory refresh  
test next.  
13h  
14h  
19h  
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Checkpoint  
Code  
Description  
The memory refresh line is toggling. Checking the 15  
second on/off time next.  
1Ah  
Reading the 8042 input port and disabling the  
MEGAKEY Green PC feature next. Making the BIOS  
code segment writable and performing any necessary  
configuration before initializing the interrupt vectors.  
The configuration required before interrupt vector  
23h  
24h  
initialization  
has  
completed.  
Interrupt  
vector  
initialization is about to begin.  
Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the  
password if the POST DIAG switch is on.  
Any initialization before setting video mode will be  
done next.  
25h  
27h  
Initialization before setting the video mode is complete.  
Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode  
settings next.  
28h  
Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be  
done next, if present. See Table D-7 for additional  
information.  
Passing control to the video ROM to perform any  
required configuration before the video ROM test.  
All necessary processing before passing control to the  
video ROM is done. Looking for the video ROM next  
and passing control to it.  
2Ah  
2Bh  
2Ch  
The video ROM has returned control to BIOS POST.  
Performing any required processing after the video  
ROM had control.  
Completed post-video ROM test processing. If the  
EGA/VGA controller is not found, performing the  
display memory read/write test next.  
2Dh  
2Eh  
The EGA/VGA controller was not found. The display  
memory read/write test is about to begin.  
The display memory read/write test passed. Look for  
retrace checking next.  
2Fh  
30h  
The display memory read/write test or retrace checking  
failed. Performing the alternate display memory  
read/write test next.  
31h  
The alternate display memory read/write test passed.  
Looking for alternate display retrace checking next.  
Video display checking is over. Setting the display  
mode next.  
32h  
34h  
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Checkpoint  
Code  
Description  
The display mode is set. Displaying the power on  
message next.  
Initializing the bus input, IPL, general devices next, if  
present. See Table D-7 for additional information.  
Displaying bus initialization error messages. See Table  
D-7 for additional information.  
The new cursor position has been read and saved.  
Displaying the Hit <DEL> message next.  
The Hit <DEL> message is displayed. The protected  
mode memory test is about to start.  
37h  
38h  
39h  
3Ah  
3Bh  
40h  
42h  
Preparing the descriptor tables next.  
The descriptor tables are prepared. Entering protected  
mode for the memory test next.  
Entered protected mode. Enabling interrupts for  
diagnostics mode next.  
Interrupts enabled if the diagnostics switch is on.  
Initializing data to check memory wraparound at 0:0  
next.  
Data initialized. Checking for memory wraparound at  
0:0 and finding the total system memory size next.  
The memory wraparound test is done. Memory size  
calculation has been done. Writing patterns to test  
memory next.  
43h  
44h  
45h  
46h  
The memory pattern has been written to extended  
memory. Writing patterns to the base 640 KB memory  
next.  
Patterns written in base memory. Determining the  
amount of memory below 1 MB next.  
The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and  
verified. Determining the amount of memory above 1  
MB memory next.  
47h  
48h  
49h  
The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and  
verified. Checking for a soft reset and clearing the  
memory below 1 MB for the soft reset next. If this is a  
power on situation, going to checkpoint 4Eh next.  
The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft  
reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next.  
The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft  
reset. Saving the memory size next. Going to checkpoint  
52h next.  
4Bh  
4Ch  
4Dh  
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Checkpoint  
Code  
Description  
The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft  
reset. Displaying the first 64 KB memory size next.  
The memory size display has started. The display is  
updated during the memory test. Performing the  
sequential and random memory test next.  
4Eh  
4Fh  
The memory below 1 MB has been tested and  
initialized. Adjusting the displayed memory size for  
relocation and shadowing next.  
50h  
The memory size display was adjusted for relocation  
and shadowing. Testing the memory above 1 MB next.  
The memory above 1 MB has been tested and  
initialized. Saving the memory size information next.  
The memory size information and the CPU registers are  
saved. Entering real mode next.  
Shutdown was successful. The CPU is in real mode.  
Disabling the Gate A20 line, parity, and the NMI next.  
The A20 address line, parity, and the NMI are disabled.  
Adjusting the memory size depending on relocation and  
shadowing next.  
The memory size was adjusted for relocation and  
shadowing. Clearing the Hit <DEL> message next.  
The Hit <DEL> message is cleared. The <WAIT...>  
message is displayed. Starting the DMA and interrupt  
controller test next.  
51h  
52h  
53h  
54h  
57h  
58h  
59h  
The DMA page register test passed. Performing the  
DMA Controller 1 base register test next.  
The DMA controller 1 base register test passed.  
Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next.  
The DMA controller 2 base register test passed.  
Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next.  
60h  
62h  
65h  
66h  
Completed programming DMA controllers 1 and 2.  
Initializing the 8259 interrupt controller next.  
67h  
7Fh  
Completed 8259 interrupt controller initialization.  
Extended NMI source enabling is in progress.  
The keyboard test has started. Clearing the output buffer  
and checking for stuck keys. Issuing the keyboard reset  
command next.  
80h  
81h  
A keyboard reset error or stuck key was found. Issuing  
the keyboard controller interface test command next.  
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Checkpoint  
Code  
Description  
The keyboard controller interface test completed.  
Writing the command byte and initializing the circular  
buffer next.  
82h  
The command byte was written and global data  
initialization has completed. Checking for a locked key  
next.  
Locked key checking is over. Checking for a memory  
size mismatch with CMOS RAM data next.  
The memory size check is done. Displaying a soft error  
and checking for a password or bypassing WINBIOS  
Setup next.  
The password was checked. Performing any required  
programming before WINBIOS Setup next.  
The programming before WINBIOS Setup has  
completed. Uncompressing the WINBIOS Setup code  
and executing the AMIBIOS Setup or WINBIOS Setup  
utility next.  
83h  
84h  
85h  
86h  
87h  
Returned from WINBIOS Setup and cleared the screen.  
Performing any necessary programming after WINBIOS  
Setup next.  
The programming after WINBIOS Setup has completed.  
Displaying the power on screen message next.  
The first screen message has been displayed. The  
<WAIT...> message is displayed. Performing the PS/2  
mouse check and extended BIOS data area allocation  
check next.  
88h  
89h  
8Bh  
8Ch  
8Dh  
Programming the WINBIOS Setup options next.  
The WINBIOS Setup options are programmed.  
Resetting the hard diskcontroller next.  
The hard disk controller has been reset. Configuring the  
floppy drivecontroller next.  
The floppy drive controller has been configured.  
Configuring the hard disk drive controller next.  
Initializing the bus option ROMs from C800 next. See  
Table D-7 for additional information.  
Initializing before passing control to the adaptor ROM  
at C800.  
Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains  
control has completed. The adaptor ROM check is next.  
8Fh  
91h  
95h  
96h  
97h  
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Checkpoint  
Code  
Description  
The adaptor ROM had control and has now returned  
control to BIOS POST. Performing any required  
processing after the option ROM returned control.  
Any initialization required after the option ROM test has  
completed. Configuring the timer data area and printer  
base address next.  
Set the timer and printer base addresses. Setting the RS-  
232 base address next.  
Returned after setting the RS-232 base address.  
Performing any required initialization before the  
Coprocessor test next.  
98h  
99h  
9Ah  
9Bh  
Required initialization before the Coprocessor test is  
over. Initializing the Coprocessor next.  
9Ch  
9Dh  
Coprocessor initialized. Performing any required  
initialization after the Coprocessor test next.  
Initialization after the Coprocessor test is complete.  
Checking the extended keyboard, keyboard ID, and  
Num Lock key next. Issuing the keyboard ID command  
next.  
9Eh  
A2h  
A3h  
Displaying any soft errors next.  
The soft error display has completed. Setting the  
keyboard typematic rate next.  
The keyboard typematic rate is set. Programming the  
memory wait states next.  
A4h  
A5h  
Memory wait state programming is over. Clearing the  
screen and enabling parity and the NMI next.  
NMI and parity enabled. Performing any initialization  
required before passing control to the adaptor ROM at  
E000 next.  
Initialization before passing control to the adaptor ROM  
at E000h completed. Passing control to the adaptor  
ROM at E000h next.  
A7h  
A8h  
A9h  
Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control.  
Performing any initialization required after the E000  
option ROM had control next.  
Initialization after E000 option ROM control has  
completed. Displaying the system configuration next.  
Uncompressing the DMI data and executing DMI POST  
initialization next.  
AAh  
ABh  
B0h  
B1h  
The system configuration is displayed.  
Copying any code to specific areas.  
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Checkpoint  
Code  
Description  
Code copying to specific areas is done. Passing control  
to INT 19h boot loader next.  
00h  
Table D-7 Bus Checkpoint Codes  
The system BIOS passes control to different buses at the following  
checkpoints:  
Checkpoint  
Description  
Code  
Initializing the different bus system, static, and output  
devices, if present.  
2Ah  
Initialized bus input, IPL, and general devices, if  
present.  
38h  
39h  
95h  
Displaying bus initialization error messages, if any.  
Initializing bus adaptor ROMs from C8000h through  
D8000h.  
Table D-8 Additional Bus Checkpoints  
While control is inside the different bus routines, additional  
checkpoints are output to I/O port address 0080h as word to identify the  
routines being executed.  
These are word checkpoints. The low byte of checkpoint is the system  
BIOS checkpoint where control is passed to the different bus routines.  
The high byte of checkpoint indicates that the routine is being executed  
in different buses. This information will not be shown on POST code  
display because this device is 8-bit only. However, it can be seen in any  
equipment connected to I/O port address 0080h.  
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The system BIOS passes control to different buses at the following  
checkpoints:  
High Byte The high byte of these checkpoints includes the following  
information:  
Bits  
Description  
0000 Function 0. Disable all devices on the bus.  
0001 Function 1. Initialize static devices on the bus.  
0010 Function 2. Initialize output devices on the bus.  
0011 Function 3. Initialize input devices on the bus.  
0100 Function 4. Initialize IPL devices on the bus.  
0101 Function 5. Initiate general devices on the bus.  
0110 Function 6. Initialize error reporting on the bus.  
0111 Function 7. Initialize add-on ROMs for all buses.  
Specify the bus  
Bits 7-4  
0 Generic DIM Device Initialization Manager.  
1 Onboard System devices.  
2 ISA devices.  
Bits 3-0  
3 EISA devices.  
4 ISA PnP devices.  
5 PCI devices.  
Table D-9 AMIBIOS Beep Codes  
Except for beep code #8, these codes are always fatal.  
Refresh failure.  
Parity error.  
1 beep  
2 beeps  
3 beeps  
4 beeps  
5 beeps  
6 beeps  
7 beeps  
8 beeps  
9 beeps  
10 beeps  
11 beeps  
Base 64K memory failure.  
Timer not operational.  
Processor error.  
8042 - gate A20 failure.  
Processor exception interrupt error.  
Display memory read/write failure.  
ROM checksum error.  
CMOS shutdown register read/write error.  
Cache memory bad.  
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Appendix E: Ethernet  
Appendix E On-Board Ethernet  
The Raptor AT features a built-in 10/100 Ethernet controller  
(82559ER).  
The 89559ER is a 32-bit PCI controller that features enhanced scatter-  
gather bus mastering capabilities which enable the 82559ER to perform  
high-speed data transfers over the PCI bus. The 82559ER bus master  
capabilities enable the component to process high-level commands and  
to perform multiple operations, thereby off-loading communication  
tasks from the system CPU.  
It can operate in either full duplex or half duplex mode. In full duplex  
mode it adheres to the IEEE 802.3x Flow Control specification. Half  
duplex performance is enhanced by a proprietary collision reduction  
mechanism.  
It can be enabled or disabled through jumper JP12.  
The Ethernet Header connector pin-out can be seen on Table A-11.  
Table E-1 Ethernet Selection  
Ethernet  
Selection  
Enabled  
Disabled  
JP12  
*Manufacturer's Settings.  
1-2*  
2-3  
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