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Page 1-3Introducing the Eagle Series ComputerGraphics ConventionsLike other documents in the Alpha Micro documentation library, this book contains anu
Page A-3Serial, Parallel, UPS and Ethernet Connector ConfigurationsAlthough printer cables are sometimes a little more complicated on the printer end,
Page A-4 Appendix ACABLE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINESIf you want to construct your own cables, there are a few things you should keep in mindbefore solderi
Page A-5Serial, Parallel, UPS and Ethernet Connector ConfigurationsPlease see the following section titled "Cable Shielding" for instruction
Page A-6 Appendix ANext, put the metal connector hood in place, enclosing the cable. Bend the drain wiresback up over the outside of the connector hoo
Page A-7Serial, Parallel, UPS and Ethernet Connector ConfigurationsRS-232 DB-9 to DB-25 Terminal CablesThis section tells you which pins to connect to
Page A-8 Appendix AWorkstation Connection CablesRS-232 pin assignments for connecting an IBM PC-compatible Workstation to the AlphaMicro computer are
Page A-9Serial, Parallel, UPS and Ethernet Connector ConfigurationsRS-232 RJ-45 TO DB-25 CABLES FOR TERMINALS AND PRINTERSThe following table shows th
Page A-10 Appendix ACentronics Interface Cabling Signal PinoutsPIN # SIGNAL NAME1 ...Data strobe2 ...Data 13 ...Data 24 ...
Page A-11Serial, Parallel, UPS and Ethernet Connector ConfigurationsETHERNET FEMALE DB-15 A.U.I CONNECTOR (EAGLE 300-550 COMPUTERS)Eagle 300-550 compu
Page A-12 Appendix A10Base-T Topology and CablingEthernet networks were originally designed to be multi-point networks arranged as abus topology. That
Page 1-4 Chapter OneHARDWARE FEATURESThere are a number of physical components that go into the construction of your Eaglecomputer which provide the a
APPENDIX BTHE CONTROL CHARACTERSYour terminal keyboard allows you to type control characters which perform specialfunctions. A control character is th
Page B-2 Appendix Bmuch can be stored. The exact number of characters depends upon yourinitial system setup.Control-Q When you press CTRL/S (described
APPENDIX CSUPER I/OSuper I/O, which requires a PIC (Product Installation Code), is designed to significantlyincrease character output for all serial p
Page C-2 Appendix CEnabling Super I/OOnce you enter the product installation code (PIC), the product overlay file is forevermodified and will not acce
Page C-3Super I/ODISABLING SUPER I/OFor most of your super I/O compatible serial ports, you will want to always have SuperI/O enabled. However, if you
Page C-4 Appendix CDisabling Super I/O on Individual AM-318 or AM-359 BoardsWhen your computer is processing your system initialization command file,
Page Index-1Eagle Series Computer Owner’s ManualINDEX1/4" streaming tape drive . . . . . . . . . 3-11AC accessory receptacle . . . . . . . . . 2-
Page Index-2 Eagle Series Computer Owner’s Manual construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page Index-3Eagle Series Computer Owner’s Manual diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 to 5-12, 5-14 to 5-15 maintenance procedures .
Page Index-4 Eagle Series Computer Owner’s Manual JOBS command . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4, 5-8Key symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 1-5Introducing the Eagle Series ComputerFront Panel Status DisplayThe status display on the front panel lets you know what is going on inside the
Page Index-5Eagle Series Computer Owner’s ManualREDALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12Reset button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page Index-6 Eagle Series Computer Owner’s Manual capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 care of media . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 1-6 Chapter OneAM-318 and AM-359 serial ports, as well as the Eagle 100’s eight on-board serial portsand Eagle 550’s four on-board serial ports c
Page 1-7Introducing the Eagle Series ComputerSOFTWARE FEATURESComputer hardware is all potential and no action until the software programs instruct it
Page 1-8 Chapter OneSERVICE INFORMATIONAlpha Micro provides a comprehensive post sales service and support program for itsentire product line. Our VAR
CHAPTER 2INSTALLATIONThis chapter gives general installation information for your computer. It discusses the followingtopics:Unpacking the compute
Page 2-2 Chapter TwoUNPACKING GUIDELINESUnpack the computer and save all packing material and cartons in case you everneed to transport the computer.
Page 2-3InstallationReporting Shipping DamageIf there is any damage to the shipping container or the main enclosure, or if you aremissing any items on
Page 2-4 Chapter Two2.Making sure it is configured correctly for your local electrical requirements.3.Verifying the boot ID switches or CMOS boo
1996 ALPHA MICROSYSTEMSFIRST EDITION: November 1996To re-order this document, request part number DSO-00196-00.FCC NoticeThis equipment has been tes
Page 2-5InstallationRESETTURBOTURBO BUTTONRESET BUTTONKEYLOCKPOWER BUTTONDISK ACTIVITY LIGHTPOWER LIGHTCPU ACTIVITY LIGHTMC1016DIGITAL DISPLAYFront Pa
Page 2-6 Chapter TwoEagle Rear Panel ConfigurationsThe types and number of connectors on the rear panel of your Eagle computer will varydepending on t
Page 2-7Installation115SCSIMAINALTBOOTMC1017BOOT ID SWITCHSCSI CONNECTORPARALLEL PORT 1SERIAL PORTSPARALLEL PORT 0ETHERNET A.U.I. PORTETHERNET 10BaseT
Page 2-8 Chapter TwoMC1261115SCSI10PRINT PORT 0PRINT PORT 1PRINT PORT 2PRINT PORT 3ABC D E F GSIO EXPANSION BUSTX RX LINK AUI 10 base T
Page 2-9InstallationPower Supply AC Voltage and ReceptaclesThe voltage select switch shown in the rear panel illustrations is factory set to 115 volts
Page 2-10 Chapter TwoEnvironmental RequirementsIt is important to remember that the cleaner the environment, the more efficiently thecomputer performs
Page 2-11InstallationSeveral anti-static sprays on the market can be of considerable help during days whenstatic electricity is a problem. Also, usin
Page 2-12 Chapter TwoData cables should not be located near high voltage power lines, power transformertelephone cables, or in elevator shafts. They s
Page 2-13Installation1234ONMAINALT1234ONMAINALT1234ONMAINALT1234ONMAINALT1234ONMAINALT1234ONMAINALT1234ONMAINALTMAIN DEVICE BOOT SELECT SWITCH SETTING
Page 2-14 Chapter TwoEAGLE 550 SPECIFIC FEATURESThe new EAGLE 550 system has additional features that distinguish it from all otherEagle systems. Thes
TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCING THE EAGLE SERIES COMPUTERABOUT THIS BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 2-15InstallationSystem VersatilityThe AM319-20 system board was designed to work in both the Eagle chassis and theAM-990 system chassis with the
Page 2-16 Chapter TwoEAGLE 550 CMOS INITIALIZATION ROUTINEBefore relying on the CMOS parameters, the Roadrunner boot code checks the validityof the CM
Page 2-17InstallationPrimary Boot Device TypeThis parameter selects the type of device to boot from in the event that the attempt toboot from the alte
Page 2-18 Chapter TwoWhen done making changes press ESC. A message will appear at the bottom of thescreen asking if you wish to save any changes made.
Page 2-19InstallationThe above example holds true for all hard disk drives, but has a slightly different effect ifyou’re booting from a floppy drive.
Page 2-20 Chapter TwoSCSIMAINALTBOOTA1 A2B1 B2D1 D2E1 E2F1 F2PARALLEL 0C1 C2For all Eagle 100computers, port #0(the boot port) will belocated at posit
Page 2-21InstallationMC1265Eagle 550 RJ-45serial boot port (#0)TX RX LINK AUI 10 base T UPS SERIAL PORTS3210Eag
Page 2-22 Chapter TwoINITIAL TESTINGBefore you boot the computer under AMOS, or hook up any printers and additionalterminals, you should use the self
Page 2-23InstallationTo install the system software from a streaming tape to a new computer, you need to:1.Make sure power to the computer is turne
Page 2-24 Chapter TwoTo turn off the computer always follow these steps:1.Make sure all users have exited all programs and are logged off the compu
Page ii Table of ContentsEagle 550 CMOS Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16TURNING THE COMPUTER ON . . . . .
CHAPTER 3GETTING STARTEDThis chapter contains two types of information: basic concepts about the way your computer isset up and operates, and general
Page 3-2 Chapter ThreeAs the computer processes the commands in the system initialization file, each line ofthe file displays on the operator terminal
Page 3-3Getting StartedRemember, this is only an example. Your computer may be set up to reference the harddisk as more or fewer than three logical de
Page 3-4 Chapter ThreeAccounts are called "disk accounts" because each account is specific to a particulardevice—usually a disk. For example
Page 3-5Getting StartedYou can assign passwords to disk accounts. If the account you enter has a password,AMOS asks you for the password before loggin
Page 3-6 Chapter ThreeTHE TERMINAL KEYBOARDThe first step in communicating with AMOS is to be able to type your instructions on theterminal keyboard.
Page 3-7Getting StartedCorrecting Typing MistakesYou can correct any mistakes you may make while typing a command line as long asyou have not yet pres
Page 3-8 Chapter ThreeA diskette consists of a soft or hard plastic jacket or case enclosing a thin disk ofmagnetically treated mylar on which your da
Page 3-9Getting StartedAUTO SHUTTER MICRO FLOPPY DISK3-1/2"HIGHDENSITYSLIDING TABWRITE PROTECTLOCK IS LOCATEDON REVERSE SIDE.MAC19531/2&quo
Page 3-10 Chapter ThreeOnly insert a diskette into the drive when the computer is turned on—likewise, donot leave a diskette in the drive when you
Page iiiTable of ContentsCHAPTER 5 - SYSTEM ADMINISTRATIONBACKING UP YOUR DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 3-11Getting StartedTo insert a diskette, hold it so the side with the label is up and the cutout or door ispointing away from you.For a 51/4&quo
Page 3-12 Chapter ThreeThe cartridge tapes shown in the table below are the ones specified for use by the tapedrive manufacturer. Using tapes other th
Page 3-13Getting StartedThis information is based on hardware capabilities. Some software may have furtherrestrictions on tape format.Loading and Unlo
Page 3-14 Chapter ThreeWINDOW SHUT = WRITE ENABLEWINDOW OPEN = WRITE PROTECTEDTAPE EJECT BUTTONDRIVE STATUS LEDsDATMAC593DAT Tape Drive.3.Once the
CHAPTER 4WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?Your Alpha Micro computer is extremely versatile—it can do so many different things that, atthis point, you might be
Page 4-2 Chapter FourPlease see your VAR for information on other programming languages available foryour computer, such as AcuCOBOL-85, AlphaFORTRAN
Page 4-3Where Do I Go From Here?Office Information ProductsSeveral office information products are available separately from your local Alpha MicroVAR
Page 4-4 Chapter Foursoftware books listed below. You can order any of these books by calling your VAR.Here’s an idea of what to look at next:"I
Page 4-5Where Do I Go From Here?If you are an experienced assembly language programmer who wants to write machinelanguage programs for your Alpha Micr
CHAPTER 5SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION"System Operator" is the title we give the person whose job it is to make sure the computerruns efficiently, a
Page iv Table of ContentsAPPENDIX A - SERIAL, PARALLEL, UPS AND ETHERNET CONNECTOR CONFIGURATIONSSERIAL I/O CONNECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 5-2 Chapter FiveAll Alpha Micro computers come with some type of data backup device. Whether yourbackup device is a diskette drive or streaming
Page 5-3System AdministrationOrganizing the DiskBecause there is the danger of logging into the wrong account if you have accounts withthe same accoun
Page 5-4 Chapter Five*A 100,5RETURN6.SYSACT responds:Password:SYSACT asks if you want to protect the new account with a password. You canenter a pa
Page 5-5System Administration:T;JOBS 5;JOBALC JOB1;QUEUE 2000;TRMDEF TERM1,AM318=0:19200,ALPHA,200,200,200,EDITOR=15;PARITY ; Clear memoryVER ; Unlock
Page 5-6 Chapter FiveDefining Eagle 100 Parallel PortsEagle 100 and 200 computers contain one standard speed parallel port, which is notautomatically
Page 5-7System AdministrationDefining Eagle 550 Parallel PortsEagle 550 computers contain four high speed parallel ports, which are not automaticallyd
Page 5-8 Chapter FiveIf your computer has five jobs now and you want to add two more jobs, changethe number in the JOBS statement to 7 or more. For ex
Page 5-9System Administration6.Now you can use the ATTACH statement to link the terminal defined in theTRMDEF statement with the job defined in the
Page 5-10 Chapter FiveIf there was something wrong with the changes you made, do not rename theTEST.INI file. Press the reset button to reboot the com
Page 5-11System Administration4.The last statement in the system initialization file is MEMORY 0. This statementallocates to the System Operator’
Page vTable of ContentsLIST OF ILLUSTRATIONSEagle Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page 5-12 Chapter FiveSET DSKERR causes the computer to report the location of any hard errors thediagnostic program finds. If you don’t use SET DSKER
Page 5-13System AdministrationThe DSKANA CommandThe DSKANA command is an important part of your disk maintenance routine.DSKANA analyzes the data on a
Page 5-14 Chapter FiveDSKANA DSK1:RETURN[Begin analysis of DSK1:][1,2] .[100,20][The following blocks were marked in use but not in a file] 1767 17
Page 5-15System AdministrationThe CHECK Option and Automatic BackupsAt times, you may want to have DSKANA examine a disk without re-writing the bitmap
Page 5-16 Chapter FiveBEGIN FORMATTINGWhen it is finished, FMT219 displays:EXITThe diskette is now formatted. Before you can use the diskette, you nee
Page 5-17System AdministrationThe diskette is now ready to use. To log into the diskette and write data to it, you needto add accounts to the diskette
CHAPTER 6PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEYour computer requires little care. However, preventive maintenance is an integral part ofkeeping any computer running
Page 6-2 Chapter SixDiskettes should be at about the same temperature as your computer or spuriousdevice errors could result. So, if the place you sto
Page 6-3Preventive MaintenanceFor the AM-625, AM-626, and AM-627 streaming tape drives, follow these cleaningprocedures: The head is a brass-colored m
CHAPTER 7TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURESWe believe you will find your Alpha Micro computer easy to install and use, and be pleased withits exceptional reli
CHAPTER 1INTRODUCING THE EAGLE SERIESCOMPUTERNote: This manual decribes the Eagle Series computer packaged in the Standard Eagleenclosure. For infor
Page 7-2 Chapter SevenSymptom #2: Scrambled Characters on the Terminal ScreenIf the characters you see on the screen after you boot are not legible te
Page 7-3Troubleshooting ProceduresProcedure #1: Check Power/Run/Memory LightsA.Are the power light and fan on? If yes, go to Step B. If the fan is
Page 7-4 Chapter Seven1. Note: If the memory light is on more than once in a great while, contact yourVAR—you probably have memory problems.The mem
Page 7-5Troubleshooting ProceduresF.If Status Code 23, 2F, 33, or 3F remains on the display panel, you might have aproblem with your boot device se
Page 7-6 Chapter SevenProcedure #3: Powerup/ResetA.If the computer is already turned on, skip to Step B. To turn on the computer,follow the instruc
Page 7-7Troubleshooting Procedures3.Turn off the computer and wait a few seconds.4.Turn on all of the terminals, printers, and peripheral device
Page 7-8 Chapter Seven3.For printers, make sure the correct ends of the cable are attached to thecomputer and the printer—cable ends are usually no
Page 7-9Troubleshooting ProceduresI.Check the terminal cable. If you suspect it might be damaged, try substitutinganother cable and resetting the c
Page 7-10 Chapter SevenThe special symbols used in the Self Test Checker have these meanings:The slash character (/) means the codes blink alternately
Page 7-11Troubleshooting ProceduresThere is a slight chance you might damage the data on the disks if you interruptthe test while it is testing one of
Page 1-2 Chapter OneThe large number of applications packages and programming languagesdeveloped for the complete family of Alpha Micro computers a
Page 7-12 Chapter SevenSELF TEST CHECKERConfiguration Test Memory Test Interval Timer TestSteady Blinking Steady Blinking Steady Blinking80 90 9
Page 7-13Troubleshooting ProceduresFirst, verify the boot ID switches on the back panel of the computer, or the Eagle 550CMOS configuration parameters
CHAPTER 8STATUS DISPLAY CODESYour computer provides various tools for you to use to assure yourself your computer is healthyand operating as it should
Page 8-2 Chapter EightIf you have an alternate boot device selected, the first few status codes will alwaysbegin with 2 since the computer checks the
Page 8-3Status Display CodesFront Panel Status Codes - All Eagle Systems (continued)CODE MEANINGx4 The computer is reading the Master File Directory (
Page 8-4 Chapter EightAdditional Front Panel Status Codes - Eagle 550 Systems OnlyCODE MEANINGCS The computer is asking the operator if he wishes to e
Page 8-5Status Display CodesFront Panel Status Codes - Eagle 550 UPS Status PortCODE MEANING40 Inverter running, UPS normal or system has recovered fr
Page 8-6 Chapter EightSELF TEST FEATUREOne of your computer’s most helpful features is its ability to test itself and check itsmajor hardware componen
APPENDIX ASERIAL, PARALLEL, UPS ANDETHERNET CONNECTORCONFIGURATIONSThe types and number of connectors found on the rear panel of your Eagle computer
Page A-2 Appendix AThe Eagle 550’s I/O interface board, the AM-319-20, includes four on-board RS-232serial ports. All four serial ports have standard
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