
Disk on Chip
Disk on Chip
A 32-pin socket (U1 on the I/O module) will accept an M-Systems DiskOnChip (DOC) Flash
Disk for non-volatile, read/write data storage. The DOC can be configured as a boot device
E
NABLE
/ D
ISABLE
The DOC can be enabled or disabled through CMOS Setup by going into the Advanced
Configuration screen and setting "DiskOnChip” to one of the three base addresses or “Disabled”.
When enabled, the DOC will take up 8KB at the base address specified.
C
OMPATIBLE
D
EVICES
Any 5 Volt, low profile M-Systems series DOC device will work.
I
NSTALLING THE
DOC C
HIP
1. Align pin 1 on the DOC with pin 1 of socket U1 on the I/O module.
2. Push the DOC into the socket carefully until it is fully seated.
Warning!
The DOC will be permanently damaged if installed incorrectly! When installing
the DOC, be sure to align pin-1 on the chip with pin-1 on the socket. To prevent
electrostatic damage, first touch a grounded surface to discharge any static
electricity from your body.
CMOS S
ETUP
To enable the DOC as drive C on a system without a hard disk, set the CMOS setup of drive C to
“not installed”, and reboot the computer.
Note!
The DOC needs to be formatted with the System files in order for it to be a
bootable drive. Refer to the M-Systems web site (www.m-sys.com) for
documentation on the DOC 2000 and details on making it a bootable device.
24 – Reference
EPM-CPU-10 Reference Manual