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AM-318
Eight-Port
Serial I/O Board
Installation Instructions
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PDI-00318-00,Rev.A03
 1995 Alpha Microsystems
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AM-318 Eight-Port Serial I/O Board Installation Instructions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3.0 CONFIGURING YOUR AM-318 BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3.1 Accessing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4.0 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT HANDLING PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Accessing the Main Electronics Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Eagle 300 AM-319(-00) I/O Expansion Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Eagle 200 AM-319(-10) I/O Expansion Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 Eagle 100 AM-137 I/O Expansion Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
5
7
8
9
5.0 INSTALLING THE AM-318 BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.0 EAGLE 300 REAR PANEL I/O CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.0 EAGLE 200 REAR PANEL I/O CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8.0 EAGLE 100 REAR PANEL I/O CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.0 INSTALLING THE AM-318’S RJ21 CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10.0 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION COMMAND FILE (EAGLE 200 AND 300) . . . . . . . 20
11.0 SYSTEM INITIALIZATION COMMAND FILE (EAGLE 100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
11.1 Finishing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
APPENDIX A - EXTERNAL SERIAL I/O CABLING
A.1 SIGNAL LIST AND MODULAR ADAPTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.2 THE RJ21 METAL CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.3 DB9 BREAKOUT BOXES AND CLUSTER CABLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.4 CABLE CONFIGURATIONS TO CONNECT A TERMINAL
WITH THE DB9 BREAK OUT BOX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.5 CPU TO CPU SERIAL NET CONNECTION OR CPU
TO MODEM CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.6 HOW TO USE THE AM-318 WITH MODULAR CABLING SYSTEMS. .
A.7 GUIDELINES FOR TERMINATING CABLE SHIELDS . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A-6
A-6
A-11
A-12
A-13
A-14
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A.8 WHERE TO GET MODULAR CABLING COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . A-17
APPENDIX B - SUPER I/O
B.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.1.1 Super I/O Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.2 ENABLING SUPER I/O SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.2.1 Super I/O (AMOS 2.2C Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.3 DISABLING SUPER I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.3.1 Disabling Super I/O on All AM-318 Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B.3.2 Disabling Super I/O on Individual AM-318 Boards . . . . . . . . .
B-1
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-4
B-5
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1.0INTRODUCTION
This document describes the installation of AM-318 eight-port serial I/O boards into
Eagle series computers. It is written for the experienced Alpha Micro Service
Technician, so if you do not feel comfortable performing the hardware and software
procedures discussed below, please contact your Alpha Micro Dealer or the Alpha Micro
Technical Support Group for help.
2.0PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The AM-318 board supports eight asynchronous serial I/O ports using RS232 protocol.
AM-318 boards do not support RS422. The Eagle 100 computer has a single I/O
expansion slot that will support one AM-318 board; the Eagle 200 computer has two
expansions slots and will support two AM-318 boards; the Eagle 300 computer has four
expansion slots and will support four AM-318 boards.
AM-318 boards use a modular style 50-pin RJ21 connector that mounts on the
computer’s rear panel; this connector looks exactly like your computer’s external SCSI
connector. AM-314 boards use standard female DB9 connectors. The rear panel of
your Eagle computer has cutouts for both DB9 and RJ21 connectors.
AM-318 board serial ports, as well as the Eagle 100’s eight on-board serial ports, can
take advantage of a feature called Super I/O. Super I/O handles character output in a
much more efficient manner than any other previously released AMOS serial port driver,
which greatly reduces the load on the CPU and makes more CPU cycles available for
other tasks. See Appendix B for more details.
3.0CONFIGURING YOUR AM-318 BOARD
There are no jumpers on the AM-318 board. Nothing needs to be configured; the board
is ready to install. An illustration of the AM-318 board is shown below:
RN2
RN1
PIN-1
J1
U3
AM-318
U2
ALPHA
MICROSYSTEMS
MC1067
AM-318 Eight-Port Serial I/O Board
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The AM-318 supports only RTS/CTS flow control signals; however, these signals are
adequate for terminals, printers, some modems, PC connections, and AlphaNET serial
connections. If required, the AM-314 four-port serial I/O board supports a full
complement of RS232 signals, such as CD (carrier detect) and DTR (data terminal
ready).
3.1Accessing Your Computer
When adding an AM-318 serial I/O board to your computer, it will be necessary to
remove your computer’s top cover. The top cover is held in place with four phillips-head
screws located on the computer’s rear panel. To remove the top cover, remove all four
screws from the locations indicated in the illustration below. Once the screws have been
removed, the top cover can be slid back and removed.
TOP COVER SCREWS
115
ENET
MAIN
ALT
BOOT
H1
SCSI
H2
ETHERNET
PARALLEL 0
PARALLEL 1
G1
G2
F1
F2
E1
E2
D1
D2
C1
C2
B1
B2
A1
A2
MC1018
Eagle Top Cover Screws
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MC1010
Eagle Top Cover Removal
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4.0ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
With the AC power cord unplugged and the top cover removed, the components inside
your computer are vulnerable to damage caused by static discharge. Your body and
clothing are capable of storing an electrical charge that can damage or destroy
unprotected electronic components. Prior to handling any computer hardware, make
sure your work area is properly protected against static discharge. There are a number
of commercially available static protection devices, like the wrist strap shown below,
designed specifically to protect your equipment from harmful static discharge.
MC1012
Static Protection Wrist Strap
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4.1Accessing the Main Electronics Board
If you have an Eagle 200 or 300 computer, access to your main electronics board may
be blocked if your Roadrunner board is mounted vertically, as shown in the next two
illustrations. If this true for your application, you will need to remove the Roadrunner
board and its mounting bracket in order to install your I/O board or boards. Instructions
for doing this are shown in the illustrations.
Many Eagle 200 and 300 computers have their Roadrunner boards mounted on the
bottom of the chassis in the horizontal position, which does not block access to the main
electronics board. Also, Eagle 100 computers do not use a separate Roadrunner board
and access to the main electronics board is not a problem.
DW
F-2
075
4-0
0
MC1055
Your Roadrunner 030 or 040 board is mounted
on the DWF-20754-00 bracket shown above.
To access the board, you need to remove
these four phillips-head screws. Once the
screws are removed, the mounting bracket
and board assembly can be folded down onto
your work surface.
Roadrunner Mounting Bracket
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D
OAR
NB
MAI
ROADRUNNER 030 OR 040
BOARD
MC1162
With the Roadrunner and its mounting bracket
folded down out of the way, you will be able to
access the main electronics board.
Locating the Main Electronics Board
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4.2Eagle 300 AM-319(-00) I/O Expansion Slots
The AM-319 board illustration shows the four serial I/O expansion slots: J8, J9, J10, and
J11. As indicated in the illustration, the first I/O board installs in J8, the second in J9, the
third in J10, and the fourth in J11.
1ST I/O BOARD INSTALLS IN SLOT J8
2ND I/O BOARD INSTALLS IN SLOT J9
3RD I/O BOARD INSTALLS IN SLOT J10
4TH I/O BOARD INSTALLS IN SLOT J11
W1
W3
J13
W9
J12
W6
J14
W10
U6
J8
J9
J11
J10
J15
J3
J6
W5
J2
J1
J7
J5
BATTERY
MC1062
AM-319 I/O Expansion Slots
Factory integrated Eagle computers assembled by Alpha Micro always have their
AM-314 boards installed first, followed by any AM-318 boards. For example, if a
customer order called for two AM-318 and two AM-314 boards, the first AM-314 board
would be installed in J8, the second AM-314 would be installed in J9, the first AM-318
board would be installed in J10, and the second AM-318 would be installed in J11.
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4.3Eagle 200 AM-319(-10) I/O Expansion Slots
The AM-319(-10) board illustration shows the two serial I/O expansion slots: J6 and J7.
As indicated in the illustration, the first I/O board installs in J7 and the second in J6.
1ST I/O BOARD INSTALLS IN SLOT J7
J10
W5
W8
2ND I/O BOARD INSTALLS IN SLOT J6
U3
W6
J1
W7
J4
U2
J6
J7
J2
W9
J9
BATTERY
J5
J8
w4
w3
w2
w1
J3
MC1160
AM-319(-10) I/O Expansion Slots
Factory integrated Eagle computers assembled by Alpha Micro always have their
AM-314 boards installed first, followed by any AM-318 boards. For example, if a
customer order called for one AM-318 and one AM-314 board, the AM-314 board would
be installed in J7 and the AM-318 would be installed in J6.
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4.4Eagle 100 AM-137 I/O Expansion Slot
The AM-137 board illustration shows the one serial I/O expansion slot at location J6.
BA
TT
W1
1ST (AND ONLY) I/O BOARD INSTALLS IN SLOT J6
J1
W2
SSD
U14
ALPHA MICROSYSTEMS
ER
Y
U15
J2
FOUR ON-BOARD (4-7)
RS232 SERIAL PORTS
FOUR ON-BOARD (0-3)
RS232 SERIAL PORTS
W3
J3
J4
OSCILLATOR JUMPERS
DO NOT REMOVE
W4
J5
W5
U28
U29
AM-137
J6
J8
J9
J7
W6
W7
W8
POWER
W11
W9
RUN
W10
DISK
W12
J11
030
W13
W14
J10
MC1161
AM-137 I/O Expansion Slot
The AM-137 board has one I/O expansion slot that will support one AM-314 or one
AM318 I/O board. However, the AM-137 board has eight standard RS232 on-board
serial ports, which are accessed on the rear panel of the computer via DB9 connectors.
5.0INSTALLING THE AM-318 BOARD
The Eagles I/O expansion slots are very similiar to the type of slots memory SIMM
modules plug into. The AM-318 board should be inserted into the appropriate slot with
the component side of the AM-318 board facing your computer’s rear panel. The
AM-318 must be inserted into the expansion slot at a slight angle and after you feel the
board settle into the slot, you rotate it into an upright position. When the AM-318 is
properly positioned, the metal retainer clips at each end of the expansion slot will click
into position, locking the board in place.
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Very little force is required to install an AM-318 board. If you’re having problems
installing the board in the expansion slot, stop and take a moment to examine both the
AM-318 and the slot. Make sure you are installing the AM-318 with the component side
of the board facing your computer’s rear panel.
6.0EAGLE 300 REAR PANEL I/O CONFIGURATION
The next step in the installation process is to install the I/O cables that link your AM-318
boards to the rear panel of your computer. In some cases, you may be installing both
AM-318 and AM-314 I/O boards, which require the installation of both DB9 and RJ21
connectors.
Instructions for installing AM-314 boards are located in the AM-314 Four-Port Serial I/O
Board Installation Instructions, PDI-00314-00.
The next two illustrations show how rear panel serial I/O connector positions correspond
to where a particular I/O board is plugged into the AM-319 board (i.e., J8, J9, J10, and
J11). The illustrations are based on the Alpha Micro standard procedure, which
mandates that AM-314 boards be installed first (starting at slot J8) before any AM-318
boards. This standard procedure insures that serial I/O connector placement will be
consistent from computer to computer.
The first illustration shows the method used to install AM-314 DB9 connectors on the
rear panel; the other illustration shows standard mounting positions for AM-318 RJ21
connectors.
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AM-314 (installed in slot J8 on the AM-319)
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
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AM-314 (installed in slot J9 on the AM-319)
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position H1.
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position H2.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at position G1.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at position G2.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at position F1.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at position F2.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at position E1.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at position E2.
AM-314 (installed in slot J10 on the AM-319)
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
AM-314 (installed in slot J11 on the AM-319)
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position D1.
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position B1.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at position D2.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at position B2.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at position C1.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at position A1.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at position C2.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at position A2.
MC1063
MAIN
ALT
BOOT
H1
SCSI
H2
ETHERNET
PARALLEL 0
PARALLEL 1
G1
G2
F1
F2
E1
E2
D1
D2
C1
C2
B1
B2
A1
A2
Port #0 (the boot port)
will be located at
position H1.
AM-314 (installed in slot J8 on the AM-319)
AM-314 (installed in slot J9 on the AM-319)
AM-314 (installed in slot J10 on the AM-319)
AM-314 (installed in slot J11 on the AM-319)
AM-314 Rear Panel Connector Locations
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MAIN
ALT
BOOT
H1
SCSI
H2
ETHERNET
PARALLEL 0
G1
G2
F1
F2
E1
E2
D1
D2
This diagram indicates the rear panel
positions for 8-port RJ21 connectors based
on the slot the AM-318 board is plugged into
on the AM-319 board. This relationship
between the I/O slot on the AM-319 and the
corresponding rear panel position for the I/O
connectors will remain true even when mixing
AM-318 and AM-314 I/O boards.
Port #0 (the boot port)
will be located on this
RJ21 connector.
AM-318 (installed in slot J8 on the AM-319)
C1
C2
AM-318 (installed in slot J9 on the AM-319)
PARALLEL 1
B1
B2
AM-318 (installed in slot J10 on the AM-319)
A1
A2
AM-318 (installed in slot J11 on the AM-319)
MC1064
AM-318 Rear Panel Connector Locations
The information in the AM-314 and AM-318 rear panel connector illustrations remains
true even when mixing AM-314 and AM-318 boards, as long as you follow the practice
of installing your AM-314 boards first.
For example:
If you are installing two AM-314 boards, the first AM-314 installs in location J8 on the
AM-319 board; the second AM-314 installs in location J9. Based on the AM-314 rear
panel illustration, the AM-314 plugged into location J8 will use the DB9 cutouts marked
H1, G1, F1, and E1. The second AM-314, plugged into location J9, will use the DB9
cutouts marked H2, G2, F2, and E2.
If you add an AM-318 I/O board to the example, it would install in location J10 on the
AM-319 board. If you look at the rear panel illustration for AM-318 boards, J10
corresponds to location B1/B2 on the rear panel, which is where the RJ21 connector
should be installed.
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7.0EAGLE 200 REAR PANEL I/O CONFIGURATION
The next step in the installation process is to install the I/O cables that link your AM-318
boards to the rear panel of your computer. In some cases, you may be installing both
AM-318 and AM-314 I/O boards, which require the installation of both DB9 and RJ21
connectors.
Instructions for installing AM-314 boards are located in the AM-314 Four-Port Serial I/O
Board Installation Instructions, PDI-00314-00.
The next two illustrations show how rear panel serial I/O connector positions correspond
to where a particular I/O board is plugged into the AM-319(-10) board (i.e., J6 and J7).
The illustrations are based on the Alpha Micro standard procedure, which mandates that
AM-314 boards be installed first (starting at slot J7) before any AM-318 boards. This
standard procedure insures that serial I/O connector placememt will be consistent from
computer to computer.
The first illustration shows the method used to install AM-314 DB9 connectors on the
rear panel; the other illustration shows standard mounting positions for AM-318 RJ21
connectors.
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AM-314 (installed in slot J7 on the AM-319-10)
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
AM-314 (installed in slot J6 on the AM-319-10)
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position F1.
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position D1.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at position F2.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at position D2.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at position E1.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at position C1.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at position E2.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at positionC2.
MC1163
MAIN
ALT
BOOT
PARALLEL 0
Port #0 (the boot port)
will be located at
position F1.
SCSI
F1
F2
E1
E2
D1
D2
C1
C2
B1
B2
A1
A2
NOTE:
Some Eagle 200 computers may not
have these upper four DB9 cutouts; if
this is the case for your application,
simply use the lower four DB9 cutouts.
AM-314 (installed in slot J7 on the AM-319-10)
AM-314 (installed in slot J6 on the AM-319-10)
AM-314 Rear Panel Connector Locations
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MAIN
ALT
BOOT
PARALLEL 0
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This diagram indicates the rear panel
positions for 8-port RJ-21 connectors based
on the slot the AM-318 board is plugged into
on the AM-319(-10) board. This relationship
between the I/O slot on the AM-319(-10) and
the corresponding rear panel position for the
I/O connectors will remain true even when
mixing AM-318 and AM-314 I/O boards.
SCSI
F1
F2
E1
E2
D1
D2
C1
C2
B1
B2
Port #0 (the boot port)
will be located on this
RJ-21 connector.
AM-318 (installed in slot J7 on the AM-319-10)
A1
A2
AM-318 (installed in slot J6 on the AM-319-10)
MC1164
AM-318 Rear Panel Connector Locations
The information in the AM-314 and AM-318 rear panel connector illustrations remains
true even when mixing AM-314 and AM-318 boards, as long as you follow the practice
of installing your AM-314 boards first.
For example:
If you are installing one AM-314 boards, the AM-314 installs in location J7 on the
AM-319(-10) board and will use DB9 cutouts marked F1, F2, E1, and E2.
If you add an AM-318 I/O board to the example, it would install in location J6 on the
AM-319(-10) board. If you look at the rear panel illustration for AM-318 boards, J6
corresponds to location A1/A2 on the rear panel, which is where the RJ21 connector
should be installed.
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8.0EAGLE 100 REAR PANEL I/O CONFIGURATION
The Eagle 100’s AM-137 board only has one I/O expansion slot, but it also has eight
on-board RS232 serial ports, which attach to the rear panel via standard DB9
connectors.
Instructions for installing AM-314 boards are located in the AM-314 Four-Port Serial I/O
Board Installation Instructions, PDI-00314-00.
On the next two pages there are two illustration; the first illustration shows mounting
locations for the eight on-board DB9 serial ports, plus the location of the four AM-314
DB9 serial ports; the other illustration also shows the eight on-board DB9 serial ports,
plus the location of where the AM-318 RJ21 connector would be located.
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ON BOARD SERIAL PORTS 0 THROUGH 3
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
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ON BOARD SERIAL PORTS 4 THROUGH 7
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position F1.
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position D1.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at position F2.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at position D2.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at position E1.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at position C1.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at position E2.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at positionC2.
MC1163
AM-314 (installed in slot J6 on the AM-137
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position B1.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at positionB2.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at positionA1.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at positionA2.
MAIN
ALT
BOOT
PARALLEL 0
Port #0 (the boot port)
will be located at
position F1.
SCSI
F1
F2
E1
E2
D1
D2
C1
C2
B1
B2
A1
A2
On-Board Serial Ports 0 - 3 (attached to connector
J4 on the AM-137 Board
On-Board Serial Ports 4 - 7 (attached to connector
J5 on the AM-137 Board
AM-314 (installed in slot J6 on the AM-137)
Installing DB9 connectors in RJ21 cutouts
requires a special adapter that is described in
the AM-314 Installation Instructions.
On-Board Serial Ports and AM-314 Rear Panel Connector I/O Locations
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Installation Instructions: AM-318 Eight-Port I/O Board
ON BOARD SERIAL PORTS 0 THROUGH 3
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
ON BOARD SERIAL PORTS 4 THROUGH 7
The cable that extends between the AM-314
board and the rear panel will be installed as
follows:
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position F1.
The connector marked P0 will be attached
to the rear panel as position D1.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at position F2.
The connector marked P1 will be attached
to the rear panel at position D2.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at position E1.
The connector marked P2 will be attached
to the rear panel at position C1.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at position E2.
The connector marked P3 will be attached
to the rear panel at positionC2.
MC1166
AM-318 (installed in slot J6 on the AM-137)
The cable that extends between the AM-318
board and the rear panel will be installed at
location B1/B2
MAIN
ALT
BOOT
PARALLEL 0
Port #0 (the boot port)
will be located at
position F1.
SCSI
F1
F2
E1
E2
D1
D2
C1
C2
B1
B2
On-Board Serial Ports 0 - 3 (attached to connector
J4 on the AM-137 Board
On-Board Serial Ports 4 - 7 (attached to connector
J5 on the AM-137 Board
AM-318 (installed in slot J6 on the AM-137)
A1
A2
On-Board Serial Ports and AM-318 Rear Panel Connector Locations
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9.0INSTALLING THE AM-318’S RJ21 CONNECTOR
Now that you know what connectors go where on your computer’s rear panel, you need
to know how to perform the actual cable/connector installation. The AM-318 board uses
a 50-pin cable with a standard 50-pin connector at one end and an RJ21 connector at
the other. To install the cable:
1.Plug the end of the cable with the standard 50-pin connector into the J1
connector on the AM-318 board. Make sure the red stripe on the cable
aligns with pin-1 on the AM-318 board’s 50-pin connector. Pin-1 is shown
in the AM-318 board illustration, which appears at the beginning of this
document.
2.Each RJ21 cutout on the rear of the Eagle chassis has a metal cover,
which is held in place with two screws. You need to remove the cover
plates from the RJ21 cutouts you plan to use.
3.From inside the chassis, insert the RJ21 connector through the RJ21
cutout.
4.The RJ21 connector is held in place with two bail-lock clips and two 4-40
phillips-head screws. The complete assembly is shown below:
EAGLE REAR PANEL
A2
A1
MC1066
AM-318 RJ21 I/O CONNECTOR
BAIL-LOCK CLIP
4-40 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW
RJ21 Connector Installation
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10.0SYSTEM INITIALIZATION COMMAND FILE (EAGLE 200 AND 300)
In order to use a serial port, it needs to be defined in your system initialization command
file. This file, which is located in the SYS: account, is called AMOS32.INI. Within this file,
serial ports are defined using an octal (base 8) numbering system. The octal number
used corresponds directly to what slot on the AM-319 a particular I/O board is plugged
into. The following table shows the corresponding AM-318 and AM-314 octal port
numbers for each of the expansion slots on the AM-319(-00) and the AM-319(-10)
boards:
AM-319 BOARD
AM-319 I/O EXPANSION
SLOT
OCTAL PORT NUMBERING
FOR AM-318 BOARDS
OCTAL PORT NUMBERING
FOR AM-314 BOARDS
J8
0-7
0 -3
J9
10 - 17
10 - 13
J10
20 - 27
20 - 23
J11
30 - 37
30 - 33
NOTE:
The above port numbering scheme is true even if you are mixing AM-318 and AM-314
boards. For example, if you install an AM-318 board in slot J10 on the AM-319 board,
you will use octal port numbers 20 - 27 regardless of what type of I/O boards are
installed in connectors J89 and J9.
AM-319(-10) BOARD
AM-319(-10) I/O EXPANSION
SLOT
OCTAL PORT NUMBERING
FOR AM-318 BOARDS
OCTAL PORT NUMBERING
FOR AM-314 BOARDS
J7
0-7
0 -3
J6
10 - 17
10 - 13
NOTE:
The above port numbering scheme is true even if you are mixing AM-318 and AM-314
boards. For example, if you install an AM-318 board in slot J6 on the AM-319(-10)
board, you will use octal port numbers 10 - 17 regardless of what type of I/O board is
installed in connector J7.
Eagle 300 and 200 AM-318/314 Octal Port Numbering Scheme
AM-318 board serial ports, as well as the Eagle 100’s eight on-board serial ports, can
take advantage of a feature called Super I/O. See Appendix B for more details.
To illustrate how serial ports are defined in the AMOS32.INI file, we’ll construct a
sample system initialization command file based on a Eagle 300 configuration that
includes two AM-314 boards and two AM-318 boards. A rear panel illustration based on
this example is shown on the next page:
PDI-00318-00, Rev. A03
Installation Instructions: AM-318 Eight-Port I/O Board
1ST AM-314 BOARD
INSTALLED IN LOCATION
J8
H1
SCSI
H2
G1
G2
F1
F2
OCTAL PORT # = 11
OCTAL PORT # = 1
OCTAL PORT # = 12
OCTAL PORT # = 2
E1
E2
OCTAL PORT # = 3
OCTAL PORT # = 13
1ST AM-318 BOARD
INSTALLED IN LOCATION
J10
D1
D2
C1
C2
B1
B2
A1
A2
OCTAL PORT # = 20
2ND AM-318 BOARD
INSTALLED IN LOCATION
J11
OCTAL PORT # = 30
OCTAL PORT # = 22
OCTAL PORT # = 23
2ND AM-314 BOARD
INSTALLED IN LOCATION
J9
OCTAL PORT # = 10
OCTAL PORT # = 0
OCTAL PORT # = 21
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OCTAL PORT # = 31
OCTAL PORT # = 32
OCTAL PORT # = 33
OCTAL PORT # = 24
OCTAL PORT # = 34
OCTAL PORT # = 25
OCTAL PORT # = 35
OCTAL PORT # = 26
OCTAL PORT # = 36
OCTAL PORT # = 27
OCTAL PORT # = 37
MC1070
Example Rear Panel Configuration
In the example above, the serial port connectors have been positioned on the rear panel
based on instructions in the previous section. The octal port number assigned to each
port came directly out of the table at the beginning of this section.
Now that we know the corresponding octal number for each of the serial ports in our
example, we can define them in the system initialization command file. It’s never a good
idea to directly modify your AMOS32.INI file; always create a test file; type:
LOG SYS: RETURN
COPY TEST.INI=AMOS32.INI RETURN
Several areas in the TEST.INI file need to be modified:
1.You need to make sure the total number of jobs assigned to the JOBS statement
is increased by the number of new serial ports being added to the computer. The
example configuration has two AM-318 boards and two AM-314 boards, which is
a total of 24 serial ports. For our example configuration, we will set the JOBS
statement to 30, which will allow for all the serial ports, the Eagle’s two on-board
parallel ports, and a couple of extras to support spawned jobs.
2.You must also add some additional JOBALC statements. JOBALC allocates a
name to each defined job. In our TEST.INI file, we’ll use names like JOB1, JOB2,
etc. However, you could just as easily use TOM, DICK, HARRY, etc.
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3.Roadrunner based computers, like your Eagle, require a healthy quantity of queue
blocks. When you add new serial ports, you have to increase your queue block
allocation. Use the following queue block formula to determine how many queue
blocks you require.
NEW QUEUE BLOCK REQUIREMENT = OLD QUEUE BLOCKS + (13 x THE NUMBER OF JOBS)
For example, if the QUEUE statement in your system initialization command file is
currently set to 200 and the JOBS statement is set to 30, the resulting formula
would look like this:
NEW QUEUE BLOCK REQUIREMENT = 200 + (13 x 30)
For our example, the QUEUE statement should be changed to 590 to
accommodate our new queue block requirements.
4.You will also need to add a TRMDEF statement to your system initialization
command file for each new port. The TRMDEF statement is where the octal port
number is assigned. The basic elements that make up a TRMDEF statement are
shown below:
TRMDEF command
Assigned name
Serial port driver name
Octal port number
TRMDEF TERM7,AM318=20:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
BAUD rate
Terminal driver name
In-width buffer size
In-buffer size
Out-buffer size
NOTE:
Make sure you use AM318 as the serial port driver name for AM-318 boards; use
AM314 when creating a TRMDEF statement for an AM-314 board.
MC1072
TRMDEF Command Statement
5.Finally, you will add SETJOB statements that attach the JOBALC name to the
TRMDEF name, assign memory to the job, and log the job on.
An Example of our TEST.INI file with all the support statements for the AM-314 and
AM-318 boards is shown on the next page.
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Installation Instructions: AM-318 Eight-Port I/O Board
:T
JOBS 30
JOBALC JOB1,JOB2,JOB3,JOB4,JOB5,JOB6,JOB7,JOB8,JOB9,JOB10
JOBALC JOB11,JOB12,JOB13,JOB14,JOB15,JOB16,JOB17,JOB18
JOBALC JOB19,JOB20,JOB21,JOB22,JOB23,JOB24
;
QUEUE 590
;
TRMDEF TERM1,AM314=0:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM2,AM314=1:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM3,AM314=2:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM4,AM314=3:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM5,AM314=10:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM6,AM314=11:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM7,AM314=12:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM8,AM314=13:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM9,AM318=20:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM10,AM318=21:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM11,AM318=22:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM12,AM318=23:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM13,AM318=24:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM14,AM318=25:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM15,AM318=26:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM16,AM318=27:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM17,AM318=30:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM18,AM318=31:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM19,AM318=32:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM20,AM318=33:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM21,AM318=34:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM22,AM318=35:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM23,AM318=36:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM24,AM318=37:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
;
DEVTBL DSK1,DSK2
DEVTBL TRM,RES,MEM
DEVTBL /EPP0,/EPP1
;
BITMAP DSK
SYSTEM TRM.DVR
SYSTEM EPP.DVR[1,6]
SYSTEM
;
SETJOB JOB2,TERM2,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB3,TERM3,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB4,TERM4,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB5,TERM5,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB6,TERM6,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB7,TERM7,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB8,TERM8,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB9,TERM9,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB10,TERM10,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB11,TERM11,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB12,TERM12,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB13,TERM13,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB14,TERM14,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB15,TERM15,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB16,TERM16,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB17,TERM17,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB18,TERM18,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB19,TERM19,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB20,TERM20,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB21,TERM21,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB22,TERM22,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB23,TERM23,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB24,TERM24,500K,LOGIN
;
MOUNT DSK1:
MOUNT DSK2:
;
MEMORY 0
Sample TEST.INI File
PDI-00318-00, Rev. A03
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Update JOBS and JOBALC statements
QUEUE block allocation increased
TRMDEF statements for 1st AM-314
TRMDEF statements for 2nd AM-314
TRMDEF statements for 1st AM-318
TRMDEF statements for 2nd AM-318
SETJOB statements for all serial ports
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11.0SYSTEM INITIALIZATION COMMAND FILE (EAGLE 100)
Unlike the Eagle 200 and 300 computers, all Eagle 100 computers come standard with
eight RS232 serial ports, which are accessed on the computer’s rear panel via DB9
connectors. These eight serial ports are built into the Eagle 100’s main logic board, the
AM-137. In addition to the eight on-board serial ports, the AM-137 board also has one
I/O expansion slot where you can install one AM-314 or one AM-318 serial I/O board.
In order to use a serial port, it needs to be defined in your system initialization command
file. This file, which is located in the SYS: account, is called AMOS32.INI. Within this file,
serial ports are defined using an octal (base 8) numbering system. The following table
shows the corresponding AM-318 and AM-314 octal port numbers for the single I/O
expansion slot (J6) on the AM-137, as well as the octal port numbers for the AM-137’s
eight on board serial ports:
AM-137 ON-BOARD SERIAL PORTS
AM-137 BOARD'S EIGHT
ON-BOARD I/O PORTS
OCTAL PORT NUMBERING
FOUR SERIAL PORTS
CONNECTED TO J4
0-3
FOUR SERIAL PORTS
CONNECTED TO J5
4-7
NOTE:
The eight on-board serial ports use octal port numbers
0-7 and a driver called AM318.IDV, which is the same
driver used by the eight port AM-318 I/O board.
AM-137 J6 I/O EXPANSION SLOT
AM-137 I/O EXPANSION
SLOT
OCTAL PORT NUMBERING
FOR AM-318 BOARDS
OCTAL PORT NUMBERING
FOR AM-314 BOARDS
J6
10-17
10-13
NOTE:
You may wonder why octal port numbers 10-17 are used for the AM-318 board. The
eight on-board serial ports use octal port numbers 0-7 and because the AM-318 and
the on-board serial ports use the same driver (AM318.IDV), the AM-318 board must
use octal port numbers 10-17.
Eagle 100 Octal Port Numbering Scheme
To illustrate how serial ports are defined in the AMOS32.INI file, we’ll construct a
sample system initialization command file based on a Eagle 100 configuration that
includes the eight on-board serial ports, plus one AM-318 board plugged into the
AM-137’s J6 expansion slot. A rear panel illustration based on this example is shown on
the next page:
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MAIN
ALT
BOOT
SCSI
FOUR ON-BOARD SERIAL
PORTS CONNECTED TO
J4 ON THE AM-137
OCTAL PORT # = 0
FOUR ON-BOARD SERIAL
PORTS CONNECTED TO
J5 ON THE AM-137
F1
F2
E1
E2
OCTAL PORT # = 2
OCTAL PORT # = 3
D1
D2
C1
C2
OCTAL PORT # = 4
OCTAL PORT # = 5
OCTAL PORT # = 1
OCTAL PORT # = 6
AM-318 BOARD
INSTALLED IN LOCATION
J6
OCTAL PORT # = 10
OCTAL PORT # = 11
OCTAL PORT # = 7
B1
B2
OCTAL PORT # = 12
OCTAL PORT # = 13
OCTAL PORT # = 14
A1
A2
OCTAL PORT # = 15
OCTAL PORT # = 16
OCTAL PORT # = 17
MC1169
Example Rear Panel Configuration
In the example above, the serial port connectors have been positioned on the rear panel
based on instructions in the previous section. The octal port number assigned to each
port came directly out of the table at the beginning of this section.
Now that we know the corresponding octal number for each of the serial ports in our
example, we can define them in the system initialization command file. It’s never a good
idea to directly modify your AMOS32.INI file; always create a test file; type:
LOG SYS: RETURN
COPY TEST.INI=AMOS32.INI RETURN
Several areas in the TEST.INI file need to be modified:
1.You need to make sure the total number of jobs assigned to the JOBS statement
is increased by the number of new serial ports being added to the computer. The
example configuration has one AM-318 board, plus the eight on-board serial
ports, which is total of 16 serial ports. For our example configuration, we will set
the JOBS statement to 30, which will allow for all the serial ports, the Eagle’s two
on-board parallel ports, and a couple of extras to support spawned jobs.
2.You must also add some additional JOBALC statements. JOBALC allocates a
name to each defined job. In our TEST.INI file, we’ll use names like JOB1, JOB2,
etc. However, you could just as easily use TOM, DICK, HARRY, etc.
PDI-00318-00, Rev. A03
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3.Roadrunner based computers, like your Eagle, require a healthy quantity of queue
blocks. When you add new serial ports, you have to increase your queue block
allocation. Use the following queue block formula to determine how many queue
blocks you require.
NEW QUEUE BLOCK REQUIREMENT = OLD QUEUE BLOCKS + (13 x THE NUMBER OF JOBS)
For example, if the QUEUE statement in your system initialization command file is
currently set to 200 and the JOBS statement is set to 30, the resulting formula
would look like this:
NEW QUEUE BLOCK REQUIREMENT = 200 + (13 x 30)
For our example, the QUEUE statement should be changed to 590 to
accommodate our new queue block requirements.
4.You will also need to add a TRMDEF statement to your system initialization
command file for each new port. The TRMDEF statement is where the octal port
number is assigned. The basic elements that make up a TRMDEF statement are
shown below:
TRMDEF command
Assigned name
Serial port driver name
Octal port number
TRMDEF TERM7,AM318=20:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
BAUD rate
Terminal driver name
In-width buffer size
In-buffer size
Out-buffer size
NOTE:
Make sure you use AM318 as the serial port driver name for AM-318 boards; use
AM314 when creating a TRMDEF statement for an AM-314 board.
MC1072
TRMDEF Command Statement
5.Finally, you will add SETJOB statements that attach the JOBALC name to the
TRMDEF name, assign memory to the job, and log the job on.
An Example of our TEST.INI file with all the support statements for the on-board serial
ports and the AM-318 board is shown on the next page.
PDI-00318-00, Rev. A03
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:T
JOBS 30
JOBALC JOB1,JOB2,JOB3,JOB4,JOB5,JOB6,JOB7,JOB8,JOB9,JOB10
JOBALC JOB11,JOB12,JOB13,JOB14,JOB15,JOB16,JOB17,JOB18
JOBALC JOB19,JOB20,JOB21,JOB22,JOB23,JOB24
;
QUEUE 590
;
TRMDEF TERM1,AM318=0:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM2,AM318=1:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM3,AM318=2:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM4,AM318=3:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM5,AM318=4:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM6,AM318=5:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM7,AM318=6:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM8,AM318=7:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM9,AM318=10:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM10,AM318=11:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM11,AM318=12:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM12,AM318=13:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM13,AM318=14:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM14,AM318=15:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM15,AM318=16:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
TRMDEF TERM16,AM318=17:19200,ALPHA,100,100,100
;
DEVTBL DSK1,DSK2
DEVTBL TRM,RES,MEM
DEVTBL /EGP0
;
BITMAP DSK
SYSTEM TRM.DVR
SYSTEM EGP.DVR[1,6]
SYSTEM
;
SETJOB JOB2,TERM2,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB3,TERM3,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB4,TERM4,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB5,TERM5,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB6,TERM6,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB7,TERM7,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB8,TERM8,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB9,TERM9,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB10,TERM10,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB11,TERM11,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB12,TERM12,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB13,TERM13,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB14,TERM14,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB15,TERM15,500K,LOGIN
SETJOB JOB16,TERM16,500K,LOGIN
;
MOUNT DSK1:
MOUNT DSK2:
;
MEMORY 0
Sample TEST.INI File
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Update JOBS and JOBALC statements
QUEUE block allocation increased
TRMDEF statements for the four AM-137
on-board serial ports connected to J4
TRMDEF statements for the four AM-137
on-board serial ports connected to J5
TRMDEF statements for the AM-318
SETJOB statements for all serial ports
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11.1Finishing the Installation
Once you have created a TEST.INI file that is applicable to your configuration, you need
to verify it has been correctly modified. You do this by using the MONTST command:
LOG OPR: RETURN
MONTST AMOS32,TEST.INI RETURN
Watch closely as the system initialization command file is executed; make sure no
errors are displayed on your terminal screen. If an error does occur, take another look at
your TEST.INI file; double check your octal port numbers and other statements you
added to support the serial ports.
After you are certain your TEST.INI file is working correctly, execute the following
command:
COPY AMOS32.INI = TEST.INI RETURN
PDI-00318-00, Rev. A03
APPENDIX A
EXTERNAL SERIAL I/O CABLING
The following appendix contains cabling information for the external serial I/O (SIO)
connector known as the RJ21. This Telco style connector was chosen for its
compatibility with modular cabling systems that have become popular in recent years.
This document describes the different components that make up a modular cabling
system and contains information on the proper use and termination of cable shields. It
also provides user information on how to plan an installation using modular cabling
components.
A.1SIGNAL LIST AND MODULAR ADAPTERS
The following tables illustrate the signal-to-pin orientation for the AM-318 board’s RJ21
50-pin Telco connector. The first column identifies the port number. The second column
shows the RS232 signal names assigned to the pins on the RJ21 50-pin connector,
which are shown in the third column. The Telco color pair, shown in the fourth column,
is the standard color code assignment for a 50-wire trunk cable. When this cable is
attached to an RJ45 cluster cable or RJ45 break out box, the appropriate pin number is
listed in the next column along with the associated color assignment. This standard is
based on the Western Electric Color code (WECO standard) /USOC and pin
assignment.
The next column documents the pin assignments for the peripheral (CRT or printer)
modular adapters for each port. All ports have the CTS handshake signal available. The
last column documents the terminal’s modular adapter for each port configured for
RS232. In this column, we show the terminal’s signal name and its pin assignment. All
ports have the same pin out assignments. We have standardized on one type of
modular adapter for all RS232 ports. In the CMS parts list at the end of this appendix,
the modular adapters for RS232 are identified as 232-07 for all ports.
PDI-00318-00, Rev. A03
Page A-2
External Serial I/O Cabling
Table A-1
This table includes AM-318 I/O signal pinouts and shows the connection to modular
adapters using RJ45 connectors. This table is based on the use of shielded trunk cable
and un-shielded modular patch cord.
USOC Standard Color Code
AM-318 SERIAL I/O BOARD PORTS 0 - 3
AM-318 PORT
NUMBER
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
0.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
PERIPHERAL MODULAR ADAPTER
CABLE
AM-318 BOARD
RJ21 50-PIN TELCO COLOR
CONNECTOR
PAIR
26
1
27
2
28
3
White
Blue
White
Orange
White
Green
Shield Gnd
1.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
29
4
30
5
31
6
White
Brown
White
Slate
Red
Blue
Shield Gnd
2.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
32
7
33
8
34
9
Red
Orange
Red
Green
Red
Brown
Shield Gnd
3.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
Shield Gnd
35
10
36
11
37
12
Red
Slate
Black
Blue
Black
Orange
RJ45
PIN
COLOR
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
MDB-25
PIN NUMBER
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
1
1
1
1
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Page A-3
Table A-1 (cont.)
USOC Standard Color Code
AM-318 SERIAL I/O BOARD PORTS 4 - 7
AM-318 PORT
NUMBER
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
4.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
PERIPHERAL MODULAR ADAPTER
CABLE
AM-318 BOARD
RJ21 50-PIN TELCO COLOR
CONNECTOR
PAIR
38
13
39
14
40
15
Black
Green
Black
Brown
Black
Slate
Shield Gnd
5.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
41
16
42
17
43
18
Yellow
Blue
Yellow
Orange
Yellow
Green
Shield Gnd
6.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
44
19
45
20
46
21
Yellow
Brown
Yellow
Slate
Violet
Blue
Shield Gnd
7.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
Shield Gnd
47
22
48
23
49
24
Violet
Orange
Violet
Green
Violet
Brown
PIN
RJ45
COLOR
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
MDB-25
PIN NUMBER
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
1
1
1
1
MC1074
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Page A-4
External Serial I/O Cabling
Table A-2
This table includes AM-318 I/O signal pinouts and shows the connection to modular
adapters using RJ12 connectors. This table is based on the use of shielded trunk cable
and un-shielded modular patch cord.
USOC Color Code Standard
AM-318 SERIAL I/O BOARD PORTS 0 - 3
PERIPHERAL MODULAR ADAPTER
CABLE
AM-318 BOARD
AM-318 PORT
NUMBER
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
RJ21 50-PIN TELCO COLOR
CONNECTOR
PAIR
0.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
26
1
27
2
28
3
White
Blue
White
Orange
White
Green
4
3
2
5
1
6
1.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
29
4
30
5
31
6
White
Brown
White
Slate
Red
Blue
2.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
32
7
33
8
34
9
3.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
35
10
36
11
37
12
RJ12
COLOR
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
MDB-25
PIN NUMBER
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
4
3
2
5
1
6
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
Red
Orange
Red
Green
Red
Brown
4
3
2
5
1
6
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
Red
Slate
Black
Blue
Black
Orange
4
3
2
5
1
6
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
PIN
MC1075
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Page A-5
Table A-2 (continued)
USOC Color Code Standard
AM-318 SERIAL I/O BOARD PORTS 4 - 7
PERIPHERAL MODULAR ADAPTER
CABLE
AM-318 BOARD
RJ21 50-PIN TELCO COLOR
CONNECTOR
PAIR
RS232
AM-318 PORT
NUMBER
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
4.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
38
13
39
14
40
15
Black
Green
Black
Brown
Black
Slate
4
3
2
5
1
6
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
5.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
41
16
42
17
43
18
Yellow
Blue
Yellow
Orange
Yellow
Green
4
3
2
5
1
6
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
6.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
44
19
45
20
46
21
Yellow
Brown
Yellow
Slate
Violet
Blue
4
3
2
5
1
6
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
7.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
47
22
48
23
49
24
Violet
Orange
Violet
Green
Violet
Brown
4
3
2
5
1
6
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
TxD
CTS
RxD
nc
DTR
Gnd
2
5
3
nc
20
7
PIN
RJ12
COLOR
SIGNAL NAME
MDB-25
PIN NUMBER
MC1076
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Page A-6
External Serial I/O Cabling
A.2THE RJ21 METAL CONNECTOR
To make an external connection to an AM-318 board, you must use a Telco style
connector with a metal hood. The RJ21 cutout on the rear panel of your computer does
not have enough clearance to allow the use of other types of RJ21 connectors. You
should be using twisted pair, 24-26 gauge stranded low capacitance type wire that
includes an overall shield and drain wire. Refer to the Installation and Planning Guide
for more information on wire.
We recommend that you use a metal shell connector with shielded, twisted pair wire,
terminating the cable shield to the metal shell to comply with the FCC guidelines.
Below are the part numbers for connectors that can be used with the AM-318 board.
The first connector on the list is the bail-lock style shipped with the board. This type of
connector is used with the cable components made by Cable Management Systems
(CMS), described in the last section of this appendix.
Alpha Micro
Vendor
Part No.
Part No.
Vendor
Type
--------------------------------------------------------------------------CNR-0003105
57-30500
Amphenol
Solder Tail, Bail lock shell
zinc plated
--------------------------------------------------------------------------n/a
57-33500-1
Amphenol
Solder Tail, Bail lock shell, Zinc
plated.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------n/a
157-32500
Amphenol
Solderless, Insulation Displacement
Bail lock shell, zinc plated
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
A.3DB9 BREAKOUT BOXES AND CLUSTER CABLES.
The next two tables show pin assignments and signal names for both an RJ45 cluster
cable and a female DB9 break out box. These tables are identical in format to the
preceding tables, but show in the last two columns, the pin assignment per port for a
female DB9 break out box and the corresponding signal name for AM-318 I/O signals.
We are providing this information so these components can be manufactured properly
for use with the AM-318 board. Tables A-1 and A-2 document the male DB9 and DB25
modular adapters that attach to the connectors on the breakout box.
PDI-00318-00, Rev. A03
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Page A-7
Table A-3
MPS1-FDB9-ALPHA Female Breakout Box or RJ45 Cluster Cable
USOC Color Code Standard
AM-318 SERIAL I/O BOARD PORTS 0 - 3
RJ45 CLUSTER CABLE
BREAKOUT BOX
RS232
FDB-9
PIN NUMBER SIGNAL NAME
AM-318 PORT
NUMBER
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
RJ21 50-PIN
CONNECTOR
RJ45
COLOR
CLUSTER CABLE
PIN NUMBER
0.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
26
1
27
2
28
3
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
1
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
29
4
30
5
31
6
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
1
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
32
7
33
8
34
9
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
1
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
35
10
36
11
37
12
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
1
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
Shield Gnd
1.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
Shield Gnd
2.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
Shield Gnd
3.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
Shield Gnd
MC1077
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Page A-8
External Serial I/O Cabling
Table A-3 (cont.)
USOC Color Code Standard
AM-318 SERIAL I/O BOARD PORTS 4 - 7
RJ45 CLUSTER CABLE
BREAKOUT BOX
RS232
FDB-9
PIN NUMBER SIGNAL NAME
AM-318 PORT
NUMBER
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
RJ21 50-PIN
CONNECTOR
RJ45
COLOR
CLUSTER CABLE
PIN NUMBER
4.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
38
13
39
14
40
15
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
1
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
41
16
42
17
43
18
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
1
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
44
19
45
20
46
21
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
1
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
47
22
48
23
49
24
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
Orange
Brown
Gray
Blue
5
4
3
6
2
7
8
1
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
1
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
Shield Gnd
Shield Gnd
5.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
Shield Gnd
6.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
Shield Gnd
7.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
Shield Gnd
MC1078
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Page A-9
Table A-4
MPS1-FDB9-ALPHA Breakout Box
or RJ12 CLuster Cable
USOC Color Code Standard
AM-318 SERIAL I/O BOARD PORTS 0 - 3
RJ12 CLUSTER CABLE
BREAKOUT BOX
RS232
FDB-9
PIN NUMBER SIGNAL NAME
AM-318 PORT
NUMBER
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
RJ21 50-PIN
CONNECTOR
RJ12
COLOR
CLUSTER CABLE
PIN NUMBER
0.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
26
1
27
2
28
3
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
4
3
2
5
1
6
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
1.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
29
4
30
5
31
6
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
4
3
2
5
1
6
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
2.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
32
7
33
8
34
9
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
4
3
2
5
1
6
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
3.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
35
10
36
11
37
12
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
4
3
2
5
1
6
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
MC1079
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Page A-10
External Serial I/O Cabling
Table A-4 (cont.)
USOC Color Code Standard
AM-318 SERIAL I/O BOARD PORTS 4 - 7
RJ12 CLUSTER CABLE
BREAKOUT BOX
RS232
FDB-9
PIN NUMBER SIGNAL NAME
AM-318 PORT
NUMBER
RS232
SIGNAL NAME
RJ21 50-PIN
CONNECTOR
RJ12
COLOR
CLUSTER CABLE
PIN NUMBER
4.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
38
13
39
14
40
15
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
4
3
2
5
1
6
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
5.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
41
16
42
17
43
18
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
4
3
2
5
1
6
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
6.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
44
19
45
20
46
21
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
4
3
2
5
1
6
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
7.
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
47
22
48
23
49
24
Green
Red
Black
Yellow
White
Blue
4
3
2
5
1
6
2
5
3
nc
4
7
8
RxD
RTS
TxD
nc
CTS
Gnd
nc
MC1080
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Page A-11
For quick reference, the following chart shows the 50-pin I/O connector signal assignments.
Table A-5
THE AM318 (RJ21) 50-Pin Input/Output Connector Signal Assignments
+-------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
|Signal | PORT | PORT | PORT | PORT | PORT | PORT | PORT | PORT |
|Name
| # 0 | # 1 | # 2 | # 3 | # 4 | # 5 | # 6 | # 7 |
+-------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| RXD
| 26 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 41 | 44 | 47 |
+-------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| RTS
|
1 |
4 |
7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 22 |
+-------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| TXD
| 27 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 48 |
+-------+------+------|------|------+------+------|------|------|
| CTS
| 28 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 49 |
+-------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
| GND
|
3 |
6 |
9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 |
+-------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+------+
The following table shows which AM-318 I/O RS232 signal is on each pin of the DB9 break out
box.
Table A-6
DB9 Connector Break out Box Signals
(MPS1-FDB9-ALPHA)
DB9
Pin No.
SIGNAL NAME (RS232)
-------------------------------------------------1
P.Gnd
(Shield Ground)
2
Input
RxD
(Rcv Data)
3
Output TxD
(Xmt Data)
4
Input
CTSx
(Clr to Send)
5
Output RTSx
(RTS PORTS 0 & 7)
6
nc
nc
7
GND
(Signal Ground)
8
nc
nc
9
nc
nc
A.4CABLE CONFIGURATIONS TO CONNECT A TERMINAL WITH THE DB9 BREAK OUT BOX.
When making a patch cord to connect between a terminal and a break out box, use a
parallel patch cord terminated with RJ45s. Then use one male DB25 modular adapter to
connect to the terminal and one male DB9 modular adapter to connect to the breakout
box. Use the color code and pin definitions from Table A-1 to make these connections.
The table below shows the signal flow and direction.
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Page A-12
External Serial I/O Cabling
Table A-7
AM-65 To AM-318 board (RS232)
AM-65 Signal Signal
AM-318
CPU I/O
MDB25 Name
Direction
Male DB9
Signal
-------------------------------------------------------------------Pin 2
TxD
Data from Terminal
Pin 2
RxD
Input
Pin 3
RxD
Data to Terminal
Pin 3
TxD
Output
Pin 7
Gnd
Signal Ground
Pin 7
Gnd
Pin 20 DTR
Ready from Terminal
Pin 4
CTS
Input
Pin 5
CTS
Clear to Send to Term. Pin 5*
RTS
Output
* Port 0 thru 7
The AM-65 DTR connection (pin 20) to the AM-318 (pin 4) provides a READY/NOT
BUSY handshake capability with the computer to prevent over-running the terminal with
data. This protocol is also effective for several printers used by Alpha Micro. It is
recommended that all cables built for use with this terminal use the Table A-7 cable
pinouts (maximum 50 feet).
While this cable configuration will enhance the use of the AM-65 terminal, it may
degrade computer performance with other types of terminals and printers if they do not
provide a compatible DTR on pin 20. In such cases, the connection to pin 4 on the
AM-318 I/O board should be disconnected.
A.5CPU TO CPU SERIAL NET CONNECTION OR CPU TO MODEM CONNECTION
When connecting two computers together using SerialNET, the connection is identical
to connecting a CPU serial port to a MODEM (two DCE devices talking to each other).
See the table on the following page to see how to make the for RS232 connection:
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Table A-8
AM-318 RS232 Port to MODEM or Other DCE Device
USOC Color Code Standard
-------------------+--------------------+------------------------------Standard
|
| Modified Modular
Modular Adapter
|
| Adapter
-------------------+--------------------+------------------------------AM-318 DB9 RJ45
Patch Cord
RJ45
DB9
DCE
Signal Pin
Pin
Color &
Pin
Pin
Device or
Name
No.
No.
Direction
No.
No.
CPU port
-----------------------------------------------------------------------RxD
RTS
2
5
5
4
<--------Grn----------<
>--------Red---------->
5
4
3
4
TxD
CTS
TxD
n/c
3
9
3
6
>--------Blk---------->
>--------Yel---------->
3
6
2
open
RxD
n/c
CTS
Gnd
4
7
2
7
<--------Org----------<
---------Brn-----------
2
7
5
7
RTS
Gnd
Open
Shield
1
8
1
---------Gry-------------------Blu-----------
8
1
open
1
n/c
Shield
A.6HOW TO USE THE AM-318 WITH MODULAR CABLING SYSTEMS.
The AM-318 uses a standard metal female RJ21 Telco style connector. Therefore all
extension trunks or cluster cables must use a metal male RJ21 connector in order to
connect to the AM-318 board. The standard extension trunk has male to female
connectors. This allows you to connect Alpha Micro cluster cables and the Cylix DPP-25
overvoltage protector to the patch panel. To connect from a patch panel to mini-patch
panels or punch down blocks, you will use a male/female extension trunk. To connect
the AM-318 directly to a punch down block or mini-patch panel you will need to use a
male to male extension trunk cable.
When connecting base board jacks or wall plates to punch down blocks, use the
shielded low-capacitance solid wire (STP4-ALPHA) for more reliable connections. If you
use stranded wire, the reliability of the connection is questionable, because the punch
down blocks were not designed for this type of wire.
On the next two pages are illustrations showing the interconnection of modular cabling
components, as well as the sex of the RJ21 connectors.
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External Serial I/O Cabling
A.7GUIDELINES FOR TERMINATING CABLE SHIELDS
There are two methods of terminating cable shields:
1.Terminate all trunk cables at the CPU.
2.Or, terminate all communication cables at the patch panels.
The first method is used only when one or two trunk cables are being used. In this
case, the cable shield can be grounded to the rear panel of the CPU chassis, providing
a continuous earth ground.
The second method is the preferred method of terminating cable shields. In many
cases, the installation will use cluster cable connections with DB9 connectors attaching
the ports of an AM-314 board to a patch panel. The trunk cable shield can then be
grounded to the metal rack on the patch panel. Any trunk cables from AM-318 boards
or any other I/O devices should also be terminated at the patch panel. Once all device
shield grounds are attached to the patch panel, attach a half-inch braided copper wire
to the nearest building earth ground, or the power conditioner if one is being used. The
braided copper wire is ideal for getting rid of high frequency noise from the cable
shields. Non-braided (round) wire does not work well because of its limited surface area.
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DATA PATCH PANEL
1
2
3
4
16
18
19
20
1
2
3
4
16
18
19
20
5
6
7
8
21
22
23
24
5
6
7
8
21
22
23
24
9
10
11
12
25
26
27
28
9
10
11
12
25
26
27
28
13
14
15
16
29
30
31
32
13
14
15
16
29
30
31
32
data patch panel
alpha micro
CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
The reverse side of this patch panel has
eight RJ21 male connectors.
MINI PATCH PANEL
CMS
TELCO RJ45 CONNECTOR
DB9 BREAKOUT BOX
1
2
1
2
3
4
FEMALE RJ21
CONNECTOR
3
4
5
6
7
8
TELCO RJ45
CONNECTOR
5
6
FEMALE DB9
CONNECTOR
7
8
CMS
CMS
MC1081
Figure A-1
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External Serial I/O Cabling
RJ45 6' cluster cable for either male
or female DB9 / DB25 modular adapters.
AM-318
6'
REAR PANEL
MINI BREAKOUT BOX
TRUNK CABLE
AM-318
8 DB9
CONNECTORS
REAR PANEL
CMS
CLUSTER CABLE
AM-318
TRUNK CABLE
8'
REAR PANEL
MINI BREAKOUT BOX
20'
AM-318
8 RJ45
CONNECTORS
MTP-50
CMS
MASS TERMINATION PROTECTION
DATA PATCH PANEL
AM-318
CMS
AM-318
MINI PATCH PANEL
AM-318
= FEMALE RJ21 CONNECTOR
CLUSTER CABLE
= MALE RJ21 CONNECTOR
MC1082
ALL CABLE SHIELDS TO EARTH GROUND
Figure A-2
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A.8WHERE TO GET MODULAR CABLING COMPONENTS.
Alpha Micro has chosen two cable vendors to make components for this modular type
cabling system that are plug and play compatible with the AM-318 board. In
cooperation with these suppliers, we have standardized part numbers for the different
components in the cabling system. We have also set standards for these components
for low capacitance type cable with overall shields, and shield drain wires for properly
grounded installations.
The cabling vendors are:
Alpha Computer Solutions
4888 Loop Central Drive Suite 850
Houston, Texas 77081-2214
1-713-665-0477
Cable Management Systems
3510 S. Susan St.
Santa Ana, California 92704
Phone 1-714-662-0664
FAX 1-714-662-1083
We recommend using these suppliers for cabling components. We have negotiated
standard Alpha Micro dealer prices, and there are additional price breaks for volume
purchases. These components have been selected for their compatibility with the
AM-318, both electrically and mechanically.
Below is a list of part numbers, along with their descriptions, for modular cabling
components sold by Cable Management Systems. These part numbers are not
applicable to Alpha Computer Solutions; however, for part number information, you can
contact Alpha Computer Solutions at the number shown above.
CMS Part No.
Description
M-DB9-232-07-45-ALPHA
M-DB9-422-07-45-ALPHA
M-DB25-232-09-45-ALPHA
M-DB25-422-07-45-ALPHA
F-DB25-XXX-07-45-ALPHA
Modular
Modular
Modular
Modular
Modular
pin out
F-DB9-XXX-07-45-ALPHA
Modular RJ45 adapter, Female DB9 Kit form, user will
pin out for RS232.
RJ45-CLC-8X6+2-ALPHA
8 port, 6 foot RJ45 Shielded Cluster Cable with Metal
Hood, RJ21 Male conn.
M-DB9-232-07-12-ALPHA
M-DB9-422-07-12-ALPHA
Modular RJ12 adapter, Male DB9 RS232 for port 0 thru 7
Modular RJ12 adapter, Male DB9 RS422 for ports 0 thru 7
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RJ45 adapter,
RJ45 adapter,
RJ45 adapter,
RJ45 adapter,
RJ45 adapter,
for RS232.
Male DB9 RS232 for port 0 thru 7
Male DB9 RS422 for ports 0 thru 7
Male DB25 RS232 for port 0 thru 7
Male DB25 RS422 for port 0 thru 7
Female DB25 Kit form, user will
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External Serial I/O Cabling
M-DB25-232-09-12-ALPHA
M-DB25-422-07-12-ALPHA
F-DB25-XXX-07-12-ALPHA
Modular
Modular
Modular
pin out
F-DB9-XXX-07-12-ALPHA
Modular RJ12 adapter, Female DB9 Kit form, user will
pin out for either RS232.
TR/TP-RG58
Transceiver Thin Ethernet with twisted pair.
RJ12-CLC-8X6+2-ALPHA
8 port, 6 foot RJ12 Shielded Cluster Cable with Metal
Hood, RJ21 Male conn.
P-ECS25-8FT-50MF-ALPHA
PVC 25pair Std. 8 ft. Extension Trunk with Metal hoods
Std. Male/Female RJ21 connectors.
Low Cap. Cable (12.5pf to 17.5pf) 24 AWG, solid wire.
T-ECS25-8FT-50MF-ALPHA
Teflon 25pair Std. 8ft. Extension Trunk with Metal
hoods Std. Male/Female RJ21 connectors.
Low Cap. Cable (12.5pf) 24 AWG, stranded wire.
P-ECS25-XX-50MF-ALPHA
PVC 25pair (XX= you specify Length) Extension Trunk
with metal hoods Male/Female RJ21 connectors.
Low Cap. Cable (12.5pf to 17.5pf) 24 AWG, solid wire.
T-ECS25-XX-50MM-ALPHA
Teflon 25pair (XX= you specify length) Extension Trunk
with Metal hoods. Std Male/Male RJ21 connectors.
MPS1-FDB9-ALPHA
Mini Patch Panel, 8-port Female DB9, wired for the
AM-318, Terminated with Female RJ21 connector.
MPS1-RJ45X8+2-ALPHA
Mini Patch Panel, 8-port RJ45 wired for the AM-318
Terminated with Female RJ21 connector.
DPP-24-45-ALPHA
DPP-48-45-ALPHA
DPP-64-45-ALPHA
DPP-96-45-ALPHA
24
48
64
96
MJB1-45-ALPHA
Modular RJ45 Base board jack, 8 wire.
MWP1-45-ALPHA
Modular RJ45 Wall Plate jack, 8 wire.
MCC8S-XX-45-ALPHA
Parallel Shielded Modular patch cord, with RJ45
connectors, (XX= 1 to 25 Feet).
MC8-XX-ALPHA
Patch and line cords, RJ45/RJ45, 8 wire twisted pair
MC6-XX-ALPHA
Patch and line cords, RJ12/RJ12, 6 wire twisted pair
port
port
port
port
RJ12 adapter, Male DB25 RS232 for port 0 thru 7
RJ12 adapter, Male DB25 RS422 for port 0 thru 7
RJ12 adapter, Female DB25 Kit form, user will
for RS232.
RJ45
RJ45
RJ45
RJ45
Patch
Patch
Patch
Patch
Panel
Panel
Panel
Panel
wired
wired
wired
wired
for
for
for
for
AM-318,
AM-318,
AM-318,
AM-318,
Male
Male
Male
Male
RJ21
RJ21
RJ21
RJ21
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STP25-ALPHA
PVC, 25-pair low cap (12.5pf to 17.5pf) solid twisted
pair cable, with overall shield and drain wire.
STP4 -ALPHA
PVC, 4 pair, low cap (12.5pf to 17.5pf) solid twisted
pair cable, with overall shield and drain wire.
PTP25-ALPHA
Plenum, Teflon 25 pair Low Cap. (12.5pf) twisted pair
overall foil shielded with drain wire.
PTP4 -ALPHA
Plenum, Teflon 4 pair Low Cap (12.5pf) twisted pair
overall foil shielded with drain wire.
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APPENDIX B
SUPER I/O
B.1INTRODUCTION
Super I/O, which requires a PIC (Product Installation Code), is designed to significantly
increase character output for all serial ports using the AM318.IDV driver. This includes all
AM-318 board serial I/O ports, as well as the Eagle 100’s eight on-board serial ports. The more
terminals you have on your system performing character output, the more you will benefit from
Super I/O.
For example:
A Super I/O enabled Eagle 040 based computer with 32 AM-318 serial ports performing
constant terminal output will transmit five times as many characters during a given time period,
compared to the same configuration not using Super I/O. In the real world, of course, you won’t
have 32 terminals performing constant terminal output, but this example should give you some
idea of the Super I/O performance potential.
Super I/O handles character output in a much more efficient manner than any other previously
released AMOS serial port driver, which greatly reduces the load on the CPU and makes more
CPU cycles available for other tasks.
B.1.1Super I/O Software Requirements
In order to use Super I/O, your AMOS operating system can be no earlier than AMOS
2.2C PR/8 94. Super I/O is not supported on 1.X AMOS operating systems.
By late November, 1994, the Super I/O support files will be included on all factory
integrated Eagle computers shipped by Alpha Micro. However, you will still need to
enter the PIC code to enable Super I/O.
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Appendix B
B.2ENABLING SUPER I/O SUPPORT
The Super I/O product support software for AMOS 2.2C includes a number of files. For
a complete list of exactly what files are included, see the release notes shipped with
your product support kit software or the README file on AMTEC+. The files must be
downloaded on top of your AMOS 2.2C operating system. Ideally, you will want to
download the support files before you physically install your new AM-318 I/O boards. At
the very least, the product support kit software must be in place before you boot
from a system initialization command file that includes AM-318 TRMDEF
statements.
Once the files have been downloaded, you need to generate a new AMOS32.MON file
that is compatible with the AM-318 board. The product support kit software includes a
new monitor source file (AMOS.MON) used for creating your new monitor. This is done
using the MONGEN command.
You will want to create a test monitor first and then verify the monitor using the
MONTST command. For example:
LOG SYS: RETURN
MONGEN RETURN
Input monitor name: AMOS.MON RETURN
New disk driver: SCZRR.DVR RETURN
New language definition table name: ENGLSH RETURN
New monitor name: TEST.MON RETURN
SAVE TEST.MON RETURN
The TEST.MON file you created must be AMOS 2.2C (452)-12 or later.
Once the test monitor has been created and saved, you need to verify that it works. This
is done using the MONTST command, for example:
LOG OPR: RETURN
MONTST TEST.MON,AMOS32.INI RETURN
Watch your display screen and make sure the new monitor boots without error. Once
you are satisfied the new monitor is working correctly, copy it over to your
AMOS32.MON file; for example:
LOG SYS: RETURN
COPY AMOS32.MON=TEST.MON RETURN
After creating your AM-318 compatible AMOS32.MON file, proceed to the next section,
which describes how to enable Super I/O.
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B.2.1Super I/O (AMOS 2.2C Only)
Super I/O, which requires a PIC (Product Installation Code), is designed to significantly
increase character output for all serial ports using the AM318.IDV driver.
Super I/O handles character output in a much more efficient manner than any other
previously released AMOS serial port driver, which greatly reduces the load on the CPU
and makes more CPU cycles available for other tasks.
In order to use Super I/O, you must download the contents of the Super I/O product
support kit software on top of your AMOS 2.2C operating system. Be sure to follow any
instructions included in the Super I/O Product Support Kit Release Notes.
The Super I/O product support kit software will also be available on AMTEC+.
Once you enter the product installation code (PIC), the product overlay file is forever
modified and will not accept a new PIC. This can be a problem if you happen to enter an
incorrect PIC. As a safeguard, make a copy of the Super I/O overlay file before you do
the SSD encodement. Type:
COPY SER000.SAV=SER000.OVR RETURN
By saving an unmodified version of the overlay file, you will be able re-enter the PIC if
necessary.
To perform the SSD encodement, enter the following commands:
LOG SYS: RETURN
SERPIC RETURN
You will be prompted for a Product Installation Code (PIC).
If after entering the SERPIC command, the program responds by displaying a PIC, this
indicates the encoding has already been completed. Nothing else needs to be done,
assuming, of course, the PIC displayed matches the code given to you by Alpha Micro.
This PIC is a unique identifier for your system that must be purchased and obtained
from Alpha Micro. Enter the PIC, carefully verifying you have entered it correctly and
press RETURN .
After a brief pause, you will be returned to AMOS command level and you can proceed
with the remainder of the installation. If you see the error message ?Improper SSD
after you have rebooted the computer, it probably means you have entered the PIC
incorrectly.
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Appendix B
As mentioned above, you cannot SSD encode the same overlay twice; to re-encode the
Super I/O software, do this command first:
COPY SER000.OVR=SER000.SAV RETURN
You will now be able to re-encode the Super I/O. If after once again rebooting the
computer you still receive the same error, check with your dealer to make sure the
correct PIC was supplied for your computer.
After the PIC procedure is completed and the computer has been rebooted, all serial
ports using the AM318.IDV driver will be able to take advantage of Super I/O.
B.3DISABLING SUPER I/O
For most of your AM-318 serial ports, you will want to always have Super I/O enabled.
However, if you have some application program that does not run properly on a Super
I/O enabled serial port, it is possible to disable Super I/O. You can disable Super I/O on
one or more AM-318 boards, but you can’t disable Super I/O on an individual serial port.
B.3.1Disabling Super I/O on All AM-318 Boards
If the application causing problems is one you run infrequently, you can temporarily
disable Super I/O on all your AM-318 ports by using the following procedure:
1.Create a copy of your system initialization command file; type:
LOG 1,4 RETURN
COPY TEST.INI=AMOS32.INI RETURN
2.Use AlphaVUE to modify your TEST.INI file. Locate the first AM318
TRMDEF statement. Disable Super I/O by adding /O (that’s an "O," not a
zero) to the first AM-318 TRMDEF statement. For example, change:
TRMDEF TERM2,AM318=0:19200,AM65,100,100,100
to
TRMDEF TERM2,AM318/O=0:19200,AM65,100,100,100
3.Finish out of the AlphaVUE file by pressing
Then press G and press the RETURN key.
ESC
to reach Command Mode.
4.The MONTST command will force your computer to boot from the
TEST.INI file. The /O switch will disable Super I/O on all AM-318 I/O
boards.
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5.Once you have completed running the program that exhibits problems
under Super I/O, you can reboot your computer using the standard system
initialization command file, which will reactivate Super I/O.
B.3.2Disabling Super I/O on Individual AM-318 Boards
When your computer is processing your system initialization command file, it loads a
copy of the AM318.IDV file when it encounters the first TRMDEF statement for an
AM-318 board. This same copy of the AM318.IDV file is used for all subsequent AM-318
boards. This being the case, if you use the /O switch in the first AM-318 TRMDEF
statement, Super I/O is disabled on all AM-318 boards in your computer. In some cases,
you may want disable Super I/O on a particular AM-318 board, while leaving Super I/O
enabled on your other AM-318 boards. The procedure for doing this is as follows:
1.First, make a copy of your AM318.IDV file; make sure the copy uses a
name other than AM318.IDV. For example, while in the DVR: account,
type:
COPY AM318S.IDV=AM318.IDV RETURN
2.Create a copy of your system initialization command file; type:
LOG 1,4 RETURN
COPY TEST.INI=AMOS32.INI RETURN
3.Use AlphaVUE to modify the TEST.INI file. Locate the AM-318 board (or
boards) for which you want to disable Super I/O. For all eight of the
TRMDEF statements substitute AM318S in place of AM318. Do this only
for the AM-318 boards for which you want to disable Super I/O.
4.Now, you must add the /O switch to the very first TRMDEF statement that
uses the AM318S driver. For example:
TRMDEF TERM17,AM318S/O=20:19200,AM65,100,100,100
ESC
to reach Command
5.Finish out of the AlphaVUE file by pressing
Mode. Then type G and press the RETURN key. The MONTST command
will force your computer to boot from the TEST.INI file. The /O switch will
disable Super I/O only for the AM-318 boards using the AM318S driver. All
AM-318 boards using the AM318 driver will remain Super I/O enabled.
All Super I/O and AM-318 support software described in this appendix can be
downloaded from AMTEC+ or it can be ordered separately from Alpha Micro. Part
number PSB-04057-44 (Super I/O PSK 2.2C) contains the AM-318 support and Super
I/O software for AMOS 2.2C; the AM-318 support software for AMOS 1.4C is available
on AMTEC+.
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