Tiny Turbo XTra User`s Manual
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1. certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this product Operation with non certified equipments is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The user must use shielded interface cables in order to maintain product within FCC compliance 2 EE2. Turbo s cable due to flexing Freguent flexing can prematurely break one of the connectors and render the cable useless If you reinstall your Turbo and it doesn t work suspect the cable or the new host computer 1 EE 2 Operation There are no complicated procedures to learn to operate the Tiny Turbo XTra Once the Tiny Turbo XTra is installed your system will work just the way it did before only faster To assure full compatibility the Tiny Turbo XTra has CPU Control and Cache Control C1 CPU Control It is unnecessary in most cases to switch your Tiny Turbo XTra out of 80286 mode A limited number of speed dependent programs will not work in the 80286 mode Some games operate faster than normal and old copy protection schemes may not work Located in the lower position on the rear panel the CPU switch provides for switching between the 80286 of the Tiny Turbo XTra and the processor of the PC In the up position you are running on the Tiny Turbo XTra 12 MHz 80286 CPU in the down position you are running on the PC s 8088 8088 2 or V 20 CPU The CPU Switch acts like a reset switch when you flip the switch the system waits two seconds and does a cold boot This is a useful feature if a program crashes and pressing Crtl Alt Del won t cause a warm boot Simply flip the switch back and forth to reset the system This is better for the PC than flipping the power switch Note Toggling the Tiny Turbo XTra s CPU Switch cause
3. does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver Move the computer away from the receiver a 19 Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different branch circuits Ensure that card mounting screws attachment connector screws and ground wires are tightly secured Ensure that card slot covers are installed in all unused slots If necessary consult your dealer service representative or an experienced radio television technician for additional sugges tions The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interfer ence caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 Note This product has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules Only equipment computer input output devices terminals printers etc
4. or V 20 processor put it on the Tiny Turbo XTra plug the Turbo s cable into the 8088 8088 2 or V 20 socket and plug in the Tiny Turbo XTra Give yourself room to work by removing all of the cards from the PC When handling cables be sure that every pin fits its socket without bending Note The Tiny Turbo XTra only works in computers that use 8088 8088 2 or V 20 microprocessors Installing it in computers that use the 8086 80186 80286 or other processors may damage the Tiny Turbo XTra and your computer 1 Remove the 8088 8088 2 or V 20 from the PC Use the small removal tool supplied with the Tiny Turbo XTra CAUTION Do not pry up at too much of an angle Be careful not to bend the pins 2 Plug the 8088 8088 2 or V 20 into the socket on the Tiny Turbo XTra Make sure the mark on the end of the 8088 8088 2 or V 20 is at the end of the socket with the indentation indication Pins 1 and 40 the end toward the adapter bracket 3 Plug the Tiny Turbo XTra s cable into the PC s 8088 8088 2 or V 20 socket NOTE The cable has a colored stripe on the end indicating Pin 1 and Pin 40 Plug in the cable so that this stripe is on the same side as the indentation on the 8088 8088 2 or V 20 socket See Figure 2 next page 8 Figure 2 Tiny Turbo XTra with cable 4 Slide the Tiny Turbo XTra into the expansion slot closest to the PC s 8088 8088 2 or V 20 socket 5
5. Plug the other end of the Tiny Turbo XTra s cable onto the Tiny Turbo XTra board If installed properly in the IBM PC or XT the cable will be gently bent but should not appear twisted as this would plug in the connector backwards 6 Secure the Tiny Turbo XTra by fastening the retaining screw into the adapter bracket and put the system back together O Verification Testing To verify that the Tiny Turbo XTra is working properly toggle both switches on the rear of your the Tiny Turbo XTra to the up position turn on the computer and watch it go through a memory test and load the operating system from the disk If this process works you have verified that 95 of the Tiny Turbo XTra works If not review your installation for problems and try booting again 9 Note Some older software is unable to load at the increased speed provided by your Tiny Turbo XTra To ensure full compatibility with all software the Tiny Turbo XTra runs at a reduced speed for the first 90 seconds following boot up After 90 seconds full operating speed is engaged To verify that the 80287 math co processor works if one is installed run a program that uses it DOS does not use the 80287 for its own functions but some applications such as AutoCAD running under DOS do use the 80287 O Reinstallation You can remove your Tiny Turbo XTra and reinstall it in another computer Avoid freguent reinstallation because of the chance of damage to the
6. Tiny Turbo XTra Users Manual ER ORCHID 1990 Orchid Technology No part of this manual may be reprinted without written permission from Orchid Technology Tiny Turbo and Orchid are trademarks of Orchid Technology All other products mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective manufacturers oS Table of Contents Introduction 1 About This Manual 2 About The Tiny Turbo XTra 3 System Requirements 4 Chapter 1 Installation 5 Jumper and Switch Setup 5 80287 Math Co processor Chip 5 Compatibility Jumper 6 Installing the 80287 7 Installing the Tiny Turbo XTra 8 Verification Testing 9 Reinstallation 10 Chapter 2 Operation 10 CPU Control n Cache Control 12 The Cache Switch B Appendix A Technical Specifications 13 Appendix B Troubleshooting 14 Appendix C Returning a Product 16 Appendix D FCC Compliance 19 E E Introduction Orchid Technology has been a leading manufacturer of peripher als for personal computers since its incorporation in 1982 and is noted for introducing a series of personal computer industry firsts 1982 1984 1985 1987 1990 1990 PCnet the first personal computer Local Area Network PCTurbo the first Accelerator card for PC compatible computers ECCELL the first PC Multifunction card with error correction RamQuest 50 60 the first EMS Expanded Memory Specification product for the IBM PS 2 computers ProDesigner II the first super VGA gra
7. ath chip into the top socket on the Tiny Turbo XTra so that the mark on the chip indicating pins 1 and 40 are at the same end of the socket s indentation aiming toward the adapters bracket 2 Make sure all the pins are aligned with the holes in the socket and press down firmly Be careful not to bend any of the pins If you bend some be careful straightening them because the pins can only be flexed a few times before breaking 3 Install the jumper on the pins that correspond to the 80287 clock frequency 5MHz 8MHz or 10MHz Note Your system can have two math chips an 80287 on the Tiny Turbo XTra and an 8087 on the computer s motherboard The system will use the 80287 in Turbo mode and the 8087 in PC mode When using a math chip on the motherboard be sure to set appropriate motherboard switch in the OFF position Switch 1 position 2 in an IBM PC Switch 2 position 2 in an IBM XT For compatibles check the manual for that computer The two math chip configuration described above ensures greater software compatibility This is because programs use different ways of determining if a math chip is present some look at the setting of the motherboard switch some look for the 80287 on the accelerator All of these types of programs will correctly determine that a math chip is present if the above configuration is used 7 E E Installing the Tiny Turbo XTra In this procedure you will remove the PC s 8088 8088 2
8. f warranty repair fees may be charged If it is determined that your Tiny Turbo XTra is out of warranty a method of payment for repair must be authorized before an RMA number is issued Before you return the Tiny Turbo XTra for repair please include a record of product serial number model number of the computer system peripherals and expansion boards installed in system and the operating system you are running This aids us greatly in trou 16 5 Pack the following items securely in the original ship ping carton with the foam packaging if possible A The Tiny Turbo XTra with your name and RMA number attached B The Tiny Turbo XTra Software and Manual if applicable C A list of the symptoms that occurred and related troubleshooting information D A copy of your invoice 6 As already mentioned write the RMA number legibly on the outside of the package when you return it to us We cannot accept the package if it does not have the RMA number clearly marked 7 Ship the package to Orchid Technology via any reliable air or surface carrier that handles sensitive freight Since packages can get lost in shipment you should never mail the package unless you register it It is wise to insure the package 8 Once you receive the RMA number ship the Tiny Turbo XTra as soon as possible The RMA num ber is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance IMPORTANT Failure to use the original product container
9. may result in damage to the Tiny Turbo XTra Orchid Technology is not responsible for any damage to the Tiny Turbo XTra that occurs during shipment to us 17 Shipping charges to us are your responsibility We do not accept COD shipments Give us a call or FAX your inguiries to us at Main Office 415 683 0300 Technical Support 415 683 0323 FAX Machine 415 683 0355 Bulletin Board Service 415 683 0327 24 hour service Our hours are 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Pacific Coast time Monday through Friday Our European customers may contact Orchid E LTD England 011 44 256 479898 Or Orchid France 1 42931035 T m Appendix FCC Compliance DDS7EFTWINTURBO Made in the USA Orchid Technology Tiny Turbo XTra Certified compliant with FCC Class B limits part 15 Class B Computing Device Note This eguipment generates and uses radio freguency energy and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions it may cause interference to radio or television reception This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifica tions in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment
10. normal slot IBM intended it to be used for connection to an expansion chassis You can change the configuration by moving jumpers Their functions are given in the next sections To install a jumper the black plastic sleeve must cover two opposite pins with a pin in each hole of the sleeve If it is hard to get a grip on a jumper try using a small screwdriver O 80827 Math Co processor Chip The Tiny Turbo XTra comes with a socket for a 5MHz 8MHz or 10MHz 80287 math chip a 5 Below is the configuration matrix for the four math chip options 2 B fA PB O No Math Chip o factory setting O 5MHz 80287 O 8MHz 80287 O 10MHz 80287 Note J6 and J7 are to remain unjumpered O Compatibility Jumper To ensure compatibility with a wide variety of 8088 8088 2 or V 20 systems the Tiny Turbo XTra can run with different timing clocks The board comes set for IBM timing Most compatibles operate in this configuration If the Tiny Turbo XTra doesn t operate in your compatible try switching the jumper to the alternate position COMJ11BM IBM and most compatibles COM J1LIBM Other compatibles a Note Only use the OTHER COMPATIBLES jumper setting if you have trouble with the default IBM setting 6 O Installing the 80287 1 Insert the 80287 m
11. ote Some applications such as Lotus 1 2 3 require that you have an 8087 on the motherboard and an 80287 on the accelrator card O Your computer locks up for no apparent reason with the Tiny Turbo XTra installed 1 Problems with your hard disk controller Check your hard disk controller by removing it and with the Tiny Turbo XTra installed try booting up your computer from your floppy drive Also check with Orchid Technical Support for known incompatibilities O Your monitor screen is full of diamonds or snow 1 You have an older style CGA video adapter installed in your computer Try installing a newer CGA board Appendix Retuming a Product If the Technical Analyst determines that you need to return the product for warranty repair service your Tiny Turbo XTra will be issued a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number The Orchid Technology RMA guidelines are as follows 1 Do not return a product unless it has received an RMA number We cannot accept any unauthorized shipment Write the RMA number legibly on the outside of the package when you return it to us This aids our identifi cation of the product and guickly determines if the product has been given proper authorization Keep a record of the RMA number in case you need to reference the number in future conversations with our staff Return a copy of your Tiny Turbo XTra invoice for verification of warranty Without this proof of purchase out o
12. phics adapter to support 1024 x 768 graphics in 256 colors RamQuest 8 16 the first Industry Standard Architecture ISA card that is expandable to 32 megabytes Thank you for buying the Tiny Turbo XTra Care has been taken to ensure that it will provide you with years of trouble free operation We are sure you will be pleased with your purchase m About This Manual This manual presumes that you are already familiar with your IBM PC or compatible computer While the Tiny Turbo XTra has been designed for ease of installation we recommend that you refer to your computer s reference manual when terminol ogy or installation steps are unfamiliar to you This manual has been organized to help you set up and install the Tiny Turbo XTra as quickly as possible Each section is divided into short easy to follow steps to help you understand the installation and function of the Tiny Turbo XTra Introduction A basic overview of the Tiny Turbo XTra Installation A step by step guide to installing the Tiny Turbo XTra Operation A technical overview of the Tiny Turbo XTra and its operation IE E About The Tiny Turbo XTa The Tiny Turbo XTra Accelerator provides a way to upgrade IBM PCs XTs and compatibles computing power to higher speed levels of an IBM AT without compromising the either the reliability of the original computer or the compatibility with software and hardware The key to compatibility is the CPU swi
13. rchid Technical Support Department qo Computer does not boot with the Tiny Turbo XTra installed and set for 80286 mode The board may be installed incorrectly Review your installation procedures as described in the manual The Tiny Turbo XTra cable may be defective If you have another Tiny Turbo XTra cable available replace the original cable with it and reboot the system If your systems reboots successfully your original cable is probably at fault Contact Orchid s Technical Support for a replacement cable Computer does not boot with the Tiny Turbo XTra installed and set for 8088 mode The board may be installed incorrectly Check the 8088 to ensure it was installed in the proper location and that each pin is securely installed in the socket The Tiny Turbo XTra cable may be defective If you have another Tiny Turbo XTra cable available replace the original cable with it and reboot the system If your system reboots 14 successfully your original cable is probably at fault Contact Orchid s Technical Support for a replacement cable O Inappropriate zeros appear in your spreadsheet program 1 Switch for math co processor is improperly set Check to be sure that the switch on the motherboard is set correctly for having a math co processor installed 2 Your application requires a math co processor and no 80287 is installed on the Tiny Turbo XTra Install an 80287 on your Tiny Turbo XTra N
14. s your system to reboot Save all data before toggling between the 80286 and processor modes n O Cache Control In most cases your Tiny Turbo XTra will operate flawlessly with the cache memory on Some non standard expanded memory systems and some older speed sensitive floppy disk based copy protection schemes will not work with cache memory Further more some systems may not boot with cache on For these reasons the Tiny Turbo XTra has a toggle switch to disable the cache memory O The Cache Switch For booting in certain non IBM PCs a toggle switch cache control is provided This switch is located in the upper position of the rear panel Cache Switch Cache ON Toggle the Cache Switch UP CPU Switch Cache OFF Toggle the Cache Switch DOWN 2 Appendix Tiny Turbo XTra Technical Specifications O Part Number 1 Computers Supported O Bus Size Type O CPU O CPU Clock Speed O RAM I Math Chip O Power O Warranty TC 402 00 IBM PC XT 8088 8088 2 and V 20 based computers 8 bit Industry Standard Architecture 80286 12MHz 8KB high speed static RAM Socket for a 5 8 or 10MHz 80287 math chip 11 watts at5V 4 Years 13 Appendix B Troubleshooting Should you run into any problems with your system chances are the solution is contained within this section See if any of the suggestions that follow solves your problem If not contact the O
15. tch between the 12MHz 80286 and the original processor used in your computer The Tiny Turbo XTra replaces the 8088 8088 2 or V 20 processor in your PC but leaves the processor in the system for 100 com patibility You can switch between your system processor and the 80286 with Tiny Turbo XTra s lower rear panel switch The Tiny Turbo XTra comes equipped with 8K bytes of high speed cache memory For the few applications that will not load in a caching environment the 80287 and the cache memory can be switched off from the rear panel toggle switches The Tiny Turbo XTra lets you use a math chip for fast math ematical calculations A 5 8 or 10MHz 80287 can be installed on the Tiny Turbo XTra in the socket provided 80287 Socket 8088 Socket Cache Switch Processor Figure 1 Tiny Turbo XTra 3 E System Requirements Host IBM PC XT or compatibles based on the 8088 8088 2 or V 20 processors Connection Fits into any slot except J8 on the IBM XT Memory Will work in the PC with any amount of memory Power and Cooling Power consumption and cooling should not be a concern in a standard IBM XT IBM PCs Compag portables and other systems with small power supplies may have to be upgraded to 135 Watt XT type power supplies Expansion Chassis Try to avoid using an expansion chassis in a system that contains a Tin
16. y Turbo XTra Although you may be able to get the system to work it is not recom mended You may experience unrecov erable data losses Note Do not install the Tiny Turbo XTra in a computer that contains a microprocessor other than an 8088 8088 2 or V 20 It will not work and damage may occur IMPORTANT Static Electricity is a deadly enemy of your computer peripheral Since you will be handling the Tiny Turbo XTra during this installation process be sure to guard against electrostatic discharge Do not wear clothing that causes static such as wool sweaters during installation In most cases touching the power supply housing will discharge static electricity If you believe there may be a static problem you may want to buy a ground strap from your local radio parts store 4 E Installation The Tiny Turbo XTra was designed for ease of use The installa tion is simple and the operation straightforward Be sure to read all notations in italics prior to installing the Tiny Turbo XTra m jJumperand Switch Setup Before installing the Tiny Turbo XTra in your computer make sure that the jumpers and switches are set for your configura tion The factory configuration of the Tiny Turbo XTra is as follows O No 80287 Math co processor installed O Timing and compatibility is set for IBM PCs and most compatibles O Installation in any slot except J8 in the IBM XT J8 is the closest slot to the 8088 It is not a
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