RAS96 RASCardUser Guide
RAS96 RASCard User Guide2 CommPlete Communications ServerIntroductionThis manual describes the field installation and configuration of a Multi-Tech RA
1 IntroductionCommPlete Communications Server 3Appendix B POST MessagesThis appendix describes error messages that might be encountered during the
RAS96 RASCard User Guide4 CommPlete Communications Server• Humidity range: 20–90% (noncondensing).• Power consumption: 4.5 A @ +5 VDC.• Limited warran
CommPlete Communications Server 52 RASCard Description
RAS96 RASCard User Guide6 CommPlete Communications ServerIntroductionThe RAS96 assembly consists of a Pentium computer card to which is mounted a 2.5-
2 RASCard DescriptionCommPlete Communications Server 7Bank 1 Bank 2 TOTALNone None 0 MB2 × 4 MB None 8 MB2 × 4 MB 2 × 4 MB 16 MB2 × 8 MB None 16 MB2
RAS96 RASCard User Guide8 CommPlete Communications ServerInternal ConnectorsThe RASCard has several internal connectors, which are described from fron
2 RASCard DescriptionCommPlete Communications Server 9J4, J7 Bus ConnectorsThese two connectors connect the RASCard to the CommPlete chassis’ cont
RAS96 RASCard User Guide10 CommPlete Communications ServerFront PanelLED IndicatorsEthernet Status LEDsThe RASCard front panel contains three indicato
2 RASCard DescriptionCommPlete Communications Server 11LED Indicator Color IndicationBLUE ALARM Red Also known as AIS (ALARM INDICATION SIGNAL).On i
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CommPlete Communications Server 133 Installation
RAS96 RASCard User Guide14 CommPlete Communications ServerIntroductionThis chapter describes how to install the RAS96 RASCard into a CommPlete Communi
3 InstallationCommPlete Communications Server 15 6. Slide the RASCard into the CommPlete chassis until you feel the RASCard’s connectors mate with
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CommPlete Communications Server 174 BIOS Setup Utility
RAS96 RASCard User Guide18 CommPlete Communications ServerIntroductionThis chapter describes the Award Setup utility, which is built into the RASCard’
4 BIOS Setup UtilityCommPlete Communications Server 19Up arrow Move to previous item.Down arrow Move to next item.Left arrow Move to the item on the
RAS96 RASCard User Guide20 CommPlete Communications ServerMain MenuWhen you run the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the main menu appears first on the
4 BIOS Setup UtilityCommPlete Communications Server 21Password SettingChange, set, or disable the password. The password allows you to limit access
CommPlete Communications Server iiiFederal Communications Commission StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
RAS96 RASCard User Guide22 CommPlete Communications ServerLoad Setup DefaultsThe chipset defaults are optimized settings for regular use.ROM PCI/ISA B
4 BIOS Setup UtilityCommPlete Communications Server 23Save and Exit SetupSave changes to CMOS and exit Setup.ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) CMOS
RAS96 RASCard User Guide24 CommPlete Communications ServerStandard CMOS SetupThe items in the Standard CMOS Setup menu are divided into several catego
4 BIOS Setup UtilityCommPlete Communications Server 25You can use the IDE HDD Auto Detection option in the main menu to automatically enter thespeci
RAS96 RASCard User Guide26 CommPlete Communications ServerHalt OnThe category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during
4 BIOS Setup UtilityCommPlete Communications Server 27BIOS Features SetupThis menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have
RAS96 RASCard User Guide28 CommPlete Communications ServerDisabled Disable cacheQuick Power On Self TestThis category speeds up the power-on self-test
4 BIOS Setup UtilityCommPlete Communications Server 29Memory Parity CheckParity is a method of checking for errors in system memory. There are both
RAS96 RASCard User Guide30 CommPlete Communications ServerSystem The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the correct password i
4 BIOS Setup UtilityCommPlete Communications Server 31ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) CHIP FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.DRAM Timing
iv CommPlete Communications ServerFacility Interface Code: 04DU9-BNService Order Code: 6.0NModeular Jack (USOC): RJ48GService Center in USA: Multi-Tec
RAS96 RASCard User Guide32 CommPlete Communications Server16-Bit I/O Recovery TimeThis item allows you to determine the recovery time allowed for 16 b
4 BIOS Setup UtilityCommPlete Communications Server 33PCI StreamingData is typically moved to and from memory and between devices in discrete chunks
RAS96 RASCard User Guide34 CommPlete Communications Server• HDD Power DownThere are four selections for Power Management, three of which have fixed m
4 BIOS Setup UtilityCommPlete Communications Server 35HDD Power DownWhen enabled, and after the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive i
RAS96 RASCard User Guide36 CommPlete Communications ServerROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59CMNC) PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.ESC : Quit
4 BIOS Setup UtilityCommPlete Communications Server 37PCI IDE IRQ Map toThis allows you to configure your system to the type of IDE disk controller
RAS96 RASCard User Guide38 CommPlete Communications ServerPassword SettingWhen you select this item, the following message will appear at the center o
CommPlete Communications Server 395 T1 Daughter Cards
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server40IntroductionThe T1 Daughter Cards mount on the RAS96 RASCard to provide a T1 interface for up
5 T1 Daughter CardCommPlete Communications Server 41T1 OverviewThis section provides introductory T1 information, including a short glossary of term
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RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server42DS-2: Digital Signal, level 2 (the standard speed of four T1s used in Japan).DS-3: Digital Si
5 T1 Daughter CardCommPlete Communications Server 43T1’s higher equipment and leased line costs are more than offset by its inherent advantages: red
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server44T1 Line Coding OptionsLine coding is the method that the T1 Daughter Card uses to maintain a
5 T1 Daughter CardCommPlete Communications Server 45Trunk PulsingThe CommPlete Communications Server can support either DTMF dialing or MF dialing.
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server46T1 Facility TerminationThe T1 facility termination typically enters the customer’s premises a
5 T1 Daughter CardCommPlete Communications Server 47T1 Bus DescriptionsThe T1 uses two buses: a T1 PCM bus and a T1 Control bus. The T1 PCM bus prov
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server48 FXS Signaling E&M Wink Start Conversion E&M Immediate Start Conversion Ground
5 T1 Daughter CardCommPlete Communications Server 49Framing: DS1 AT&T Extended Super Frame (ESF)Line Coding: Binary 8 Zero Substitution (B8ZS)FX
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server50T1 Card Status:Framing Format: DS1 AT&T Extended Super Frame (ESF)Line Coding: Binary 8 Z
5 T1 Daughter CardCommPlete Communications Server 51 3. Use the T1CFG command to send the new configuration information to the T1 Daughter Card.
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RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server52T1 Status LEDsThe RASCard front panel contains fourteen indicators (seven for each optional p
5 T1 Daughter CardCommPlete Communications Server 53pattern. If needed, the receive side elastic store can be enabled in order to absorb the phase a
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server54 2. All of the receive side signals will continue to operate normally. 3. The TCHCLK and
5 T1 Daughter CardCommPlete Communications Server 55(RCR2.2=1; this mode isalso referred to as the“Japanese Yellow Alarm”)set to one for twoconsecut
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server56Multiframes Out of Sync Count RegisterNormally this counter is used to count the number of mu
5 T1 Daughter CardCommPlete Communications Server 57Each of the bit positions in the Transmit Transparency Registers represent a DS0 channel in the
RAS96 User GuideCommPlete Communications Server586 Solving Problems
6 Solving ProblemsCommPlete Communications Server 59IntroductionThis chapter describes steps you can take in the event of a RASCard failure. As with
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server60` Verify that enough memory is installed to load the intended applications.` Verify that the
6 Solving ProblemsCommPlete Communications Server 61Table 5. Memory Configurations.Bank 1 Bank 2 TOTALNone None 0 MB2 × 4 MB None 8 MB2 × 4 MB 2 × 4
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RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server62a) Replace two 8 MB SIMMs in Bank 1 with two 4 MB SIMMs and add two 8 MB SIMMs to Bank 2for
6 Solving ProblemsCommPlete Communications Server 63
CommPlete Communications Server 65Appendixes
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server66Appendix A Connector PinoutsKeyboard Connector (J11)135246Figure A-1. 6-pin mini-DIN keybo
A Connector PinoutsCommPlete Communications Server 67COM1 Connector (J3)This serial port connector can be used to configure the RASCard or to connec
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server6834-Pin Floppy Disk Drive Connector (J27)This connector provides signal and data connection be
A Connector PinoutsCommPlete Communications Server 69Hard Disk Drive Connector (J6)This connector supplies IDE data and signals and power and ground
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server70IDE Connector (J21)This connector supplies IDE data and signals for an IDE CD-ROM drive or a
B POST MessagesCommPlete Communications Server 71Appendix B POST MessagesIntroductionDuring the power-on self-test (POST), if the BIOS detects an
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RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server72ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVEThe hard disk cannot be initialized. Make sure the a
B POST MessagesCommPlete Communications Server 73PRESS A KEY TO REBOOTThis will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server74Appendix C POST CodesEISA power-on self-test (POST) codes are typically output to port addr
C POST CodesCommPlete Communications Server 75Code Name Description11 Test DMA PageRegistersTest DMA page registers.12–13 Reserved14 Test Timer Coun
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server76Code Name Description45 Detect and InitializeMath CoprocessorInitialize math coprocessor.46–4
D Approved MemoryCommPlete Communications Server 77Appendix D Approved MemoryThe following memory SIMMs have been tested with the RAS96 and are kn
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CommPlete Communications Server 79Index
RAS96 RASCard User GuideCommPlete Communications Server80BBBS, Multi-Tech, 68Ccache memory, 6CC9600 chassis, 6, 14, 15COM1, 9CompuServe, 69connectors,
CommPlete Communications Server 11 Introduction
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