VL-486-4 Reference Manual
DOS Based Quick Start – 7
DOS Based Quick Start
This chapter describes how to quickly get your DOS-based system set up and running using the
VL-486-4 CPU card
Introduction
A minimum DOS based run time system requires the CPU card, a BIOS, and a boot device (the
flash file system is the only boot device available on the VL-486-4) containing an operating
system and an application program. In many cases a video card, keyboard and monitor are added
to this list, however, the VL-486-4 does not demand their presence in order to boot.
The flash file system options available from VersaLogic for the 486-4 card (the “h” and “i”
options) contain a bootable version of DOS. The CMOS RAM information is shipped in its
default condition, and will need to be configured for your particular system. The most
convenient method of setting up this information is by using a keyboard and monitor (requires
addition of a video card), however, a method is available to use COM2 to interact with the setup
program.
Typical components of a VL-486-4 DOS based system include:
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VL-486-4 CPU Card
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STD or STD 32 Card Cage
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Standard PC/AT keyboard
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Video/Keyboard Card
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Video Monitor
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Power Supply
Once the cards are jumpered and installed, the console cables connected, the CMOS RAM
correctly configured, and power is applied, the system will boot to the DOS prompt.
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