Video Monitor
Any VGA-compatible video monitor can be used initially for display output.
The VR11 offers front side access to the video signal. Video is also available
via the P2 VME connector. In order to get access to these pins it is necessary to
use the transition module VTM22.
Minimum System Requirements
The VR11 has been thoroughly tested, and is nearly ready for usage in the
target system. In order to verify VR11 operation for the first time, it is
suggested that you only configure a minimal system. It is not necessary to have
disk drives, a Flash disk or other accessories connected in order to perform the
VR11 POWER-ON-SELF-TEST (POST).
THE POST TEST
Each time the computer boots up it must pass the POST (Power-On Self Test).
The following is the procedure of the POST:
** The first step of POST is the testing of the Power Supply to ensure that it is
turned on and that it releases its reset signal.
** CPU must exit the reset status mode and thereafter be able to execute
instructions
** BIOS was readable
** BIOS checksum must be valid, meaning that it must be readable.
** CMOS is readable
** CMOS checksum must be valid, meaning that it must be readable
** CPU must be able to read all forms of memory such as the memory
controller, memory bus, and memory module
** The first 64 KB of memory must be operational and have the capability to
be read and written to and from, and capable of containing the POST code
** I/O bus / controller must be accessible
** I/O bus must be able to write / read from the video subsystem and be able to
read all video RAM
If the computer does not pass any of the above tests, the board will fail the
POST. An irregular POST presents a beep code which is different from the
standard situation which can be either no beep at all or a combination of
different beeps indicating what is causing the computer not to pass the POST.
Beep codes can only be heard if the user has a speaker which is either on the
board or connected to a transition module.
Because the boards are available in several configurations the description in
this chapter is related to the standard configuration. See other sections of this
document for standard and optional configurations and their influence on initial
operation.
The VR11 is available in several configurations. This chapter refers to the
standard configuration(s).
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