Acer 486 Specifications

PCA-6143PHalf-size 486SX/DX/DX2 CPU Cardwith Flash/ROM Disk

2 PCA-6143P User's ManualIntroductionThe half-size PCA-6143P comes equipped with either an 80486SX-25, 80486SX-33, 80486DX-33, 80486DX2-50 or 80

Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 3SpecificationsåSystem• CPU: 80486SX-25, 80486SX-33, 80486DX-33, 80486DX2-50,80486DX2-66, or 80486DX4-100• Bus in

4 PCA-6143P User's Manual• Enhanced bi-directional parallel port: Configurable to LPT1,LPT2, LPT3 or disabled. Standard female DB-25 connectorpr

Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 5Locating componentsThis section identifies the location of the card's major components. Italso includes a l

6 PCA-6143P User's ManualJumpers and connectorsConnectors on the board link it to external devices such as hard diskdrives, a keyboard or PC/104

Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 7Number Function PageCN1 HDD connector 16CN2 FDD connector 15CN3 Parallel/printer connector 16CN4,CN5 PC/104 conn

8 PCA-6143P User's ManualSafety precautionsFollow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm andyour PC from damage.1. To avoid elec

Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 9How to set jumpersYou configure your card to match the needs of your application bysetting jumpers. A jumper is

10 PCA-6143P User's ManualCard dimensionsParallel Port Jumper SettingsParallel Port IRQ selection (JP11)JP11 IRQ no1-2 IRQ7 (default)2-3 IRQ5Par

Chapter 2 Installation 112InstallationThis chapter gives guidelines for install-ing your CPU card into an PC chassiswith an AT-compatible passive

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12 PCA-6143P User's ManualWarning! Disconnect all power from the chassis before youinstall the CPU card. Unplug the power cord fromthe wall, d

Chapter 3 Connecting peripherals 13CHAPTER3ConnectingperipheralsThis chapter tells how to connectperipherals, switches and indicators tothe PCA-61

14 PCA-6143P User's ManualThe following table lists the connectors on the PCA-6143P. SeeChapter 1 (page 5) for help with locating the connecto

Chapter 3 Connecting peripherals 15Floppy drive connectionsYou can attach up to two floppy disk drives to the PCA-6143P'son-board controller.

16 PCA-6143P User's ManualIDE hard drive connectionsYou can attach two IDE (Integrated Device Electronics) hard diskdrives to the PCA-6143P&ap

Chapter 3 Connecting peripherals 17and a DB-25 connector on the other, mounted on a retainingbracket. The bracket installs at the end of an empty

18 PCA-6143P User's ManualPower LED and keylock (JP9)You can connect an LED to indicate when the CPU card is on. Pin1 of JP9 supplies power to

Chapter 3 Connecting peripherals 19Turbo LED (JP13)You can connect a LED indicator across jumper JP13 to indicatewhen the CPU is in Turbo mode. Ma

20 PCA-6143P User's ManualSerial PortsThe PCA-6143P offers two serial ports: one RS-232 and oneRS-232/422/485. These ports let you connect to

Chapter 3 Connecting peripherals 21RS-232/422/485 serial port connectionsRS-422 is commonly used for two-way communication betweentwo devices, whe

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22 PCA-6143P User's Manualå RS-422 signal wiringRS-422 is used for long-distance point-to-point connections. RS-422 originally used four wires

Chapter 3 Connecting peripherals 23Computer A Device BPin Signal Pin Signal1 TX- – – 1 TX-4 RX- – – 4 RX-2 TX+ – – 2 TX+3 RX+ – – 3 RX+5 GND 5 GND

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Chapter 4 Power-up 254Power-upAfter you have set the jumpers (Chapter 1),installed SIMMs (Appendix C), installed thecard (Chapter 2) and made all

26 PCA-6143P User's ManualFollow the startup procedure outlined in the manual for yourchassis.When you start your system, the BIOS will test t

Chapter 5 BIOS diagnostics and setup 27CHAPTER5BIOS diagnosticsand SETUPThis chapter describes the card’s diagnos-tic tests and how to set BIOS co

28 PCA-6143P User's ManualPOST (Power On Self Tests)Whenever you start up your system, the CPU card runs a series ofprograms stored in an on-b

Chapter 5 BIOS diagnostics and setup 29There are three situations in which you will need to change theCMOS settings:1. You are starting your syste

30 PCA-6143P User's Manualcopy down the line, you can then press <F1> to continue the bootprocedure. After the POST routines are complet

Chapter 5 BIOS diagnostics and setup 31Standard CMOS SetupStandard CMOS setup configures options that most users will needto change. Highlight Sta

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How to use this manualThank you for purchasing the PCA-6143P Half-size 486SX/DX/DX2 CPU Card with Flash/ROM Disk. We designed this manualto help you q

Packing listBefore you begin installing your card, please make sure that thefollowing materials have been shipped:• 1 PCA-6143P CPU card• 1 6-pin mi

ContentsChapter 1 Hardware Configuration ... 1Introduction...

Quick Start for experienced users ... 391. Check card default setting .... 402. Set jumpers .

Chapter 1 Hardware Configuration 11HardwareConfigurationThis chapter gives background informa-tion on the PCA-6143P. It then shows youhow to confi