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FIRST EDITION: July 2000

-01 Version - January 2001

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FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement

This equipment does not exceed Class A limits per radio noise emissions for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to
radio and TV reception requiring the owner or operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.

Avis de Conformité aux Normes du Ministère des Communications du Canada

Cet équipment ne deapsse pas les limits de Classe A d'émission de bruits radioélectriques pour les appareils numeriques tels que
prescrites par le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique établi par le ministère des Communications du Canada. L'exploitation faite
en milleu résidential peut entrainer le brouillage des réceptions radio et tele, ce qui obligerait le propriétaire ou l'opératour à pendre les
dispositions nécessaires pour en éliminer les causes.

Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
ATTENTION: Il y a danger d'explosion s'il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même
type ou d'un type recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

For AM-3500-E100, -E200, -E300, -E400, -E500 and AM-990-01 systems replace battery with Panasonic or Ray-O-Vac BR2325 only.
For AM-3500-E250, AM-3500-E450, E550, AM-3500-6000, AM-3500-7000, and AM-990-04 systems, replace batteries with Panasonic
or Ray-O-Vac BR1225 only. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. Replacement batteries may be ordered from
your authorized Alpha Micro reseller.

Safety Warning

This computer contains no user-configurable components that require opening the computer case. Because the power supply in this
computer is capable of outputting high current levels hazardous to your safety, the computer case should only be opened by an
authorized service technician.

Cet ordinateur ne contient aucune pièce configurable par l’utilisateur qui nécessite l’ouverture du boitier. L’alimentation de cet
ordinateur peut preduire des nivaeux de tensions dangereux, le boitier ne devrait donc être ouvert que par un technician autoriaé.

SOFTWARE SECURITY DEVICE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: _________________

The Alpha Micro Software Security Device (SSD) is a customized integrated circuit that personalizes the computer, providing identity
verification for it. Certain Alpha Micro and non-Alpha Micro software may require that your computer contain an SSD in order to run
software that has been customized to run only on your computer.

Please enter the identification of your SSD above. The SSD identification number should be on your computer ID label under "SSD
Serial No." (Another way of finding the number is to look at the SSD itself. The SSD is located in an integrated circuit location on the
CPU board; its identification number is printed on the SSD itself.) Software vendors may ask you for the SSD number if they are
customizing software to run only on your computer.

This document may contain references to products covered under the following U.S. Patent Number(s): 4,530,048

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Summary of Contents for Eagle 250

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Page 2: ...nger d explosion s il y a replacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d un type recommandé par le constructeur Mettre au rébut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant For AM 3500 E100 E200 E300 E400 E500 and AM 990 01 systems replace battery with Panasonic or Ray O Vac BR2325 only For AM 3500 E250 AM 3500 E450 E550 AM 3500 60...

Page 3: ... for Upgrades 11 UPGRADING EAGLE 250 ON BOARD MEMORY 11 Removing Memory SIMMs 12 Installing Memory 12 INSTALLING I O BOARDS FULL EAGLE 250 CONFIGURATION ONLY 14 PERIPHERAL MOUNTING 15 Additional Documentation 17 Table of Figures Figure 1 Chassis Top Cover Screws 2 Figure 2 Chassis Top Cover Removal 2 Figure 3 Static Protection Wrist Strap 3 Figure 4 AM 138 10 Board 5 Figure 5 AM 138 10 Backup Batt...

Page 4: ... s Manual DSO 00221 00 the end user s guide to daily operation and maintenance of the computer Eagle 250 Installation and Technical Manual DSO 00222 00 technical specifications configuration guidelines and installation and software setup information You should not begin any Eagle 250 component replacement or upgrade without this manual Upgrade Instructions Eagle 100 200 300 to Eagle 250 PDI 00138 ...

Page 5: ...Page 2 Eagle 250 Service Manual Rev 01 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 115 SCSI 0 TOP COVER SCREWS Figure 1 Chassis Top Cover Screws Figure 2 Chassis Top Cover Removal ...

Page 6: ...against static discharge There are a number of commercially available static protection devices like the wrist strap shown in Figure 3 designed specifically to protect your equipment from harmful static discharge Figure 3 Static Protection Wrist Strap HARDWARE CONFIGURABLE OPTIONS The following sections show the jumpers and connectors on the AM 138 board then describe the configuration options ava...

Page 7: ...d default positions There are only two areas on the board which may require you to change jumper settings Memory size select JP7 Enabling or disabling the supply of SCSI bus termination voltage JP5 default set at enabled All other jumpers should be left in their factory installed positions The jumper setting table following Figure 4 will help you check the board to make sure all jumpers are proper...

Page 8: ...emory SIMM Second memory SIMM Memory jumpers Serial I O expansion slots Eagle 250 full configuration only On board serial ports full Eagle 250 only Narrow SCSI connector Wide SCSI connector P8 Remote reset adapter attaches here Remote reset jumper JP1 Batteries go here ...

Page 9: ...at UPS side When set to FP front panel Turbo switch enables Level7 diagnostic Not user configurable JP3 20 16 IN out Ethernet bus clock select Not user configurable JP5 TERMPWR EN SCSI bus termination voltage EN Enabled DS Disabled User may change JP6 DISC IN Not user configurable JP7 Memory Size Select See Table 4 Memory size configuration Installer must configure JP8 32 16 25 20 33 out out out o...

Page 10: ...IMM Second memory SIMM J13 SCSI 2 Wide 68 pin Cable pin 1 down use keyed cable Cannot use both this and P7 P1 Ports 0 3 40 pin First four on board ports P2 Ports 4 7 40 pin Second four on board ports full Eagle 250 only P3 Power Molex For 5V 12V 12V and GND P4 Power Molex For 5V and GND P5 Option Connector FOR FUTURE USE P6 Program FOR FACTORY USE ONLY P7 SCSI 2 50 pin Cable pin 1 down use keyed c...

Page 11: ... Attach it to the pin away from the edge of the board Replacing the Time and Date Battery When replacing the backup batteries always be sure to power down the system first DO NOT replace the batteries with the power on As always when opening your computer chassis take proper precautions against electrostatic discharge which can seriously damage system components The AM 138 board uses two 3 volt li...

Page 12: ...e data stored in its CMOS chip Therefore when you replace the batteries your CMOS settings will be lost After you install the new batteries and turn system power on you need to access the CMOS Configuration menu and restore your settings Refer to the Eagle 250 Installation and Technical Manual for detailed instructions If you do not use the CMOS configuration menu to restore your settings the syst...

Page 13: ...NECTIONS The Eagle 250 uses the AM 966 10 front panel display board which connects to the AM 138 In most cases you should not need to connect any wires to or disconnect any wires from the AM 966 However if any of your front panel display lights stop working or if one or more wires come loose from the AM 966 you can refer to the picture and list below to check and if necessary remake any connection...

Page 14: ... doesn t work in this orientation try reversing the connector If all front panel lights stop working check the JP4 connection first If it is loose none of the lights will work Front Panel Display Wires for Upgrades Computers which were upgraded to an Eagle 250 from older Eagle computers may not use the AM 966 10 If not the 20 pin connector from the front panel attaches at P10 and additional front ...

Page 15: ...r two SIMMs if you use two they do not have to be of equal size For example you can install one 32MB SIMM and one 16MB SIMM for a total of 48MB of memory The memory SIMMs install in connectors J10 and J11 See Figure 4 for the location of these connectors If you re installing only one SIMM it goes in J10 If you re installing two SIMMs of unequal capacity the larger one goes in J10 To install memory...

Page 16: ...fter installing the SIMMs set the jumpers at location JP7 on the AM 138 board according to the table below As you turn on the computer AMOS will automatically make the memory available See Figure 4 for the location of the JP7 jumpers BANK0 JP7 1 2 4 1 2 4 BANK1 Figure 9 JP7 Memory Jumpers The Bank 0 jumpers apply to the SIMM in J10 the Bank1 jumpers apply to the SIMM if any in JP11 The correct jum...

Page 17: ... O X X 64MB 16MB 80MB X X O X O X 64MB 32MB 96MB X X O O O X 2 x 64MB 128MB X X O X X O 128MB 128MB O X O O O O 128MB 4MB 132MB O X O X X X 128MB 8MB 136MB O X O O X X 128MB 16MB 144MB O X O X O X 128MB 32MB 160MB O X O O O X 128MB 64MB 192MB O X O X X O 2 x 128MB 256MB O X O O X O X Jumper installed O Jumper not installed Table 4 AM 138 Memory Module Jumper JP7 Settings INSTALLING I O BOARDS FULL...

Page 18: ...e 250s include a small brace designed to support the I O boards and prevent damage during shipping You can adjust this brace for the number of I O boards currently in the computer We recommend you leave the brace in place to help prevent possible damage if the computer is jostled or moved See PDI 20791 00 Notice Shipping Brace for I O SIMM Boards for instructions on removing and adjusting the brac...

Page 19: ...is installed in a drive bay using four Phillips head screws To install the screws you need access to both sides of the drive bay On one side of the cabinet all six of the bays are easily accessible However on the other side the AM 138 mounting panel blocks access to all but the top two bays To ease the installation process Alpha Micro installs peripherals starting at the top and working down If yo...

Page 20: ... two on each side that hold the device in place 6 Don t forget to attach the appropriate power and interface cables to your new peripheral 7 After you have completed your peripheral installation you can reinstall the side mounting panel and AM 138 by reversing the steps above The mounting panel is an integral part of the chassis assembly With it removed the chassis may shift slightly either forwar...

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