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Toshiba Desk Station V Plus - User Manual

1. EIDE ATAPI Drive Interface Cable If you are installing an EIDE device such as an additional hard disk drive or an ATAPI device such as a CD ROM drive and you will be using the internal IDE adapters use these cables and cords The power cord can be used with any 5 1 4 device 12 Connect the power cord connector to the power socket of the 5 1 4 device 13 Connect the interface cable to the interface socket Be certain that pin 1 of the cable is aligned with pin 1 of the device connector Note that the interface cable is terminated with a terminator at the end Connect the device with the connector in the middle of the cable Power Socket Drive Power Cord SCSI Drive Terminator erminato Interface Cable 3 20 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual NOTE 1 Do not remove the terminator from the SCSI interface cable If you do the SCSI device and or other external devices you are attaching to the SCSI port can malfunction 2 Ifthe SCSI device you are installing has its own termina tor function disable or remove it and use the terminator attached to your Desk Station V Plus s SCSI interface cable 3 The Default SCSI ID for the SCSI adapter is 7 Choose another unique ID for SCSI devices you are installing Power Socket Interface Socket IDE Drive Interface Cable Drive Power Cord 14 When connecting a cable to a card in the 5 1 4 expansion slot
2. The other end connects to the printer With the printer off connect the printer cable to your printer 3 Connect the printer cable to the Desk Station V Plus s parallel port Connecting an External Monitor When you attach your computer to the Desk Station V Plus the Desk Station V Plus s RGB port replaces the functions of the computer s RGB port To connect an external monitor follow these steps 1 Unplug the Desk Station V Plus from the AC outlet 2 Connect the monitor s video cable to the RGB port on the back of the Desk Station V Plus 3 Turn the external monitor on 4 16 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual 4 Plug the Desk Station into the AC outlet If your external monitor can display higher resolution video modes than 640 x 480 you change the video mode to the higher resolution To do this see Changing the Display Mode in your computer s User s Guide When you dock your computer in a Desk Station V Plus the BIOS detects an external monitor and automatically switches the display to the external monitor When you undock the computer the BIOS automatically resets the active display to the LCD panel on the computer Installing SCSI Devices The Desk Station V Plus has a built in SCSI 2 controller which allows you to connect up to seven one internal SCSI 2 devices in a chain There is one internal connector and one external connector You can connect devices such as hard drives CD ROM drives tape drives WORM writ
3. try to lay the cable flat so that it does not obstruct cooling air flow Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 21 15 Align the expansion bay guides with the bracket slide the device into the expansion bay and secure with the screw you removed in step 8 Expansion bay Bracket Screw 16 A 5 1 4 device can receive power from either the Desk Station V Plus s drive power cord or through an expansion card installed in the expansion slot The power supply socket is located on the mother board with the pin assignments shown below Pin Number Signal 1 12V 2 GND 3 GND 4 5V 17 If your 5 1 4 device is powered through an expansion card or if it requires connection to an expansion card you ve installed e g a drive controller card route the cable to the expansion card and connect it to the appropriate connector 3 22 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual 18 Slip the cable through the horizontal cable slot in the wall between the drive bay and card slot bay 19 Carefully fit the cable between the plastic guides so the cable slides freely in the slot Top Cover Card Slot Bay Cable Slot Expansion Bay Access Cover 20 Carefully replace the expansion bay access cover you removed in step 6 Make certain the cables are flat and not pinched by the cover 2 Close the top cover securing the latches on both ends of the cover CAUTION The Desk Station V Plus s top cover can catch on cables when you re replacing
4. 10 B48 A48 GND GND B49 A49 AD 09 KEYWAY B50 rA A50 KEYWAY KEYWAY B51 A51 KEYWAY AD 08 B52 A52 C BE 0 t AD 07 B53 A53 3 3VDC 3 3VDC B54 A54 AD 06 AD 05 B55 A55 AD 04 AD 03 B56 A56 GND GND B57 A57 AD 02 AD 01 B58 A58 AD 00 5VDC B59 A59 5VDC ACK64 B60 A60 REQ64 5VDC B61 O A61 5VDC 5VDC B62 A62 5VDC Expansion Slot Pin Assignments C 3 ISA Expansion Slot Pin Assignments GND RESET 45VDC IRQ9 5VDC DRQ2 12VDC ows 12VDC GND SMEMW SMEMR IOW IOR DAK3 DRQ3 DACK1 DRQ1 REFRESH SYSCLK IRQ7 IRQ6 IRQ5 IRQ4 IRQ3 DACK2 T C BALE 5VDC OSC GND MEMCS16 IOCS16 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ15 IRQ14 DACKO DRQO DACK5 DRQ5 DACK6 DRQ6 DACK7 DRQ7 45VDC MASTER GND B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 B06 B07 B08 B09 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 B17 B18 B19 B20 B21 B22 B23 B24 B25 B26 B27 B28 B29 B30 B31 D01 D02 D03 D04 D05 D06 D07 D08 D09 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 D16 D17 D18 A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 A07 A08 A09 DITDDDDDODOSDOSA OMANODaORWNAO C01 co2 C03 C04 C05 C06 C07 C08 cog C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17 C18 IOCHK SD07 SD
5. Changeable ISA Plug and Play C Video DRQ QO Fixed O Changeable C PCI Q Other I O Base Memory Base 1 Size Memory Base 2 Size Slot 2 Network Serial Number A ISA QA SCSI IRQ QO Fixed U Changeable ISA Plug and Play C Video DRQ O Fixed U Changeable PCI Q Other I O Base Memory Base 1 Size Memory Base 2 Size Slot 3 C Network Serial Number Q PCI Q SCSI IRQ 11 C Video C Other 3 6 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Worksheet Contents The information on the worksheet may come in handy when you need to know how you configured the expansion cards in the Desk Station V Plus If you call Toshiba Product Support have this information available Fill in the date on the line at the top of worksheet Part one of the worksheet is for the three expansion slots Check the type of expansion card you are using check the type of slot card device and fill in the serial number of the card the IRQ number and the DRQ number you assign during installation For more information on IRQ and DRQ please see the section Configuration Considerations on the next page Part two of the worksheet is for devices attached to the Desk Station V Plus s ports Identify the device in the left column Where appropriate check the box to indicate which setting you used Filling in the Worksheet Check the appropriate boxes indicating the type of cards you plan to install in the Desk Station V Plus on the first part
6. Interupt ReQuest IRQ in decimal Programmable Interval Timer PIT Keyboard Controller KBC SelectBay Programmable Interrupt Controller PIC 2 Normally reserved for COM2 3 Normally reserved for COMI 4 Available 5 Floppy Disk Drive Internal SelectBay External FDD or Desk Station V Plus SelectBay resources are always used even if drive is not installed attached Normally reserved for LPT1 7 Real Time Clock RTC 8 Available 9 Available 10 Available 11 PS 2 Mouse resources are always used even if 12 mouse is not attached Numeric Data Processor NDP 13 Normally reserved for 1ST Hard Disk Drive 14 Normally reserved for ATAPI CD ROM 15 Desk Station V Plus Worksheets and Resource Maps D 7 C Direct Memory Access DMA Device Direct Memory Access DMA Available 0 Available 1 Floppy Disk Drive Internal SelectBay External FDD or Desk Station V Plus 2 SelectBay resources are always used even if drive is not installed attached Available 3 Reserved Cascade from DMA Controller 1 4 Available 5 Available 6 Available 7 D Memory Addresses Devices labeled 2 are automatically disabled when a video card is installed in an expansion slot Device Memory Addresses in hex System Memory 000000 09FFFF Conventional memory base 640K 100000 xxxxxx Extended memory E0000 EFFFF Sys
7. Memory 000000 09FFFF Conventional memory base 640K 100000 xxxxxx Extended memory E0000 EFFFF tem VGA vius a S E4000 EFFFF or C0000 CBFFF A0000 BFFFF System VGA FE000000 FEFFFFFF RAM 2 high memory linear buffer
8. Plus must be a UL Recognized Component in the United States or approved by the appropriate agencies for the country in which it is used Follow these steps to install a device in the Desk Station V Plus 1 Disconnect the AC power cord and all external devices 2 If you have a SelectBay module installed remove it 3 Remove the front panel and set it aside The front panel is fixed to the plastic base with two latches on the upper edge Press the plastic base downward at the latches to release them gently rotate the top of the base down and the bottom edge up and out This should release the three tabs on the bottom of the panel that fit into the metal base Latches Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 15 4 Open the top cover See the section entitled Installing Expansion Cards for instructions on opening the top cover 5 Locate the expansion bay access cover that protects the expansion bay in the upper right corner of the top This cover is fixed to the plastic base with two latches on both sides 6 Remove the expansion bay access cover by lifting it up Top Cover Card Bay Cable Slot Expansion Bay Expansion Bay Front Cover Access Cover 3 16 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual 7 Locate the metal bracket inside the expansion bay 8 Remove the screw that holds the metal bracket in place 9 Slide the metal bracket out of the expansion bay Metal Bracket Expansion Bay
9. did you assign a unique DRQ line to each expansion card Does either expansion card use DRQ line 2 which is used by the computer system Review your Setup Worksheet to make sure you didn t accidentally assign the same DRQ to more than one device Refer to your card s documentation to see how to configure the card Refer to the section entitled Configuration Considerations in the chapter Preparing the Desk Station V Plus If the card is not Plug and Play and you are using MS DOS or Windows 3 1 did you assign a unique I O port to each expansion card Review your Setup Worksheet to make sure you didn t accidentally assign the same I O port to more than one device Refer to your card s documentation to see how to configure the card Refer to the section entitled Configuration Considerations in the chapter Preparing the Desk Station V Plus Troubleshooting 5 3 If the card is not Plug and Play and you are using MS DOS or Windows 3 1 did you assign a unique memory address to each expansion card Review your Setup Worksheet to make sure you didn t accidentally assign the same memory address to more than one device Refer to your card s documentation to see how to configure the card Refer to the section entitled Configuration Considerations in the chapter Preparing the Desk Station V Plus Does the total power required by all expansion cards exceed the Desk Station V Plus s specifications The Expansion Card Requirements appendix dis
10. it In routing the cables try to fold them as flat as possible Exercise caution to ensure you do not catch the cables when you are closing the cover Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 23 22 Replace the front cover If you are installing a device that does not need to be accessed from the front such as a hard disk drive use the rear mounting holes and replace the front cover with the expansion bay cover intact If you are installing a device that needs to be accessed from the front such as a CD ROM drive use the front mounting holes and remove the expansion bay cover before replacing the front cover Store the expansion bay cover in a safe place for future use Hard Disk Drive Installed in 5 1 4 Expansion Bay Front Cover Expansion Bay Cover CD ROM Installed in 5 1 4 Your Desk Station V Plus is ready for use with the 5 1 4 device 3 24 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Security Lock and Security Ring The security lock and security ring allow you to anchor your Desk Station V Plus to a secure object such as a desk to prevent others from removing your Desk Station V Plus Noteworthy Security Lock Security Ring Attaching the Security Lock Take the looped end of the steel cable included in your optional Noteworthy Security Lock and wrap it around an immovable object Choose an object that prevents an intruder from slipping th
11. of the worksheet 2 Fillin the base I O address for each card Note the IRQ if applicable for each card Mark whether the IRQ is fixed or changeable Consult the card s documentation for this information 4 Note the DRQ line if applicable for each card Mark whether it is fixed or changeable Consult the card s documentation for this information 5 Note any serial peripheral device s you plan to attach to the Desk Station V Plus on the second part of the worksheet Examples of such devices include external modems and mice or other pointing devices If the device uses a special device driver make a note of whether there is a required IRQ For example MOUSE SYS and MOUSE COM mouse device drivers generally have to use COMI or COMO each of which have a required IRQ IRQ4 and IRQ3 respectively 5 Review the information you ve entered on the worksheet If necessary make changes to each card s setup so each device has a unique IRQ and a unique DRQ 6 Set each card s switches and or jumpers to conform to the information on your worksheet You may need to consult each card s documentation NOTE Be sure to configure devices before you install them For example if you re installing a diskette drive make sure you set the drive selection properly Save your Setup Worksheet Having the information when you install additional cards may save you much time and aggravation Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 7 Configuration Cons
12. position while typing Exercise your hands wrists and arms to improve circulation Work Habits The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from repetitive strain is to vary your activities If possible schedule a variety of tasks into your work day Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency Take frequent breaks to change position stretch your muscles and relieve your eyes Avoid performing repetitive activities for prolonged periods of time Vary activities from one task to another Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods of time can cause eye strain Look away from the computer frequently and focus your eyes on a distant object Desk Station V Plus User s Manual The Grand Tour 2 1 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour This chapter introduces the various parts of your Toshiba Desk Station V Plus Please become familiar with each component before using the Desk Station V Plus The Front Top Cover 5 1 4 Expansion Bay Access Cover Expansion Port Connector Guide Pin Guide Pin Top Cover Latch Latch SelectBay Eject Lever SelectBay Release Butt Computer Latch SelectBay Speaker Volume Knob Left Speaker Right Speaker Power Switch Undocking Switch Power Indicator Docking Indicator 5 1 4 Expansion Bay Drive in use Indicator The top cover latches located on both sides of the top cover are used to o
13. that the SelectBay module release button on the top pops up indicating the module is snugly seated in the SelectBay You are now ready to use your Desk Station V Plus with the SelectBay module NOTE You cannot install two SelectBay modules of the same type in the Desk Station V Plus and the computer Removing a SelectBay Module To remove a SelectBay module from the SelectBay follow these steps Turn the computer s power off and remove the computer from the Desk Station V Plus PUSH 2 Locate the SelectBay module release button and the SelectBay eject lever on the top of the Desk Station V Plus SelectBay Release SelectBay Module Button Release Button Q SelectBay Eject Lever 3 While pushing the SelectBay module release button slide the SelectBay eject lever towards the front The module partially ejects from the SelectBay 4 Gently pull the module out of the SelectBay 3 14 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Installing a Device in the Expansion Bay The 5 1 4 expansion bay provides a convenient location for a variety of expansion devices such as a hard disk drive or a CD ROM drive This section assumes that if your 5 1 4 device requires connection to a controller card you ve already installed the card following the instructions in the section entitled Installing Expansion Cards The maximum expansion bay size is 1 7 x 8 2 x 5 9 43 x 208 x 150 mm NOTE Any device installed in the Desk Station V
14. undock your computer always save your work and all your files 4 10 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Automatic Undocking Follow these steps to undock your computer from the Desk Station V Plus automatically 1 Set the Key lock on the right side of the Desk Station V Plus to the Normal position 2 Ifthe computer is running with Windows 95 the hot undocking feature allows you to disconnect it from the Desk Station V Plus even while the power is on If the computer is running with MS DOS or an earlier version of Windows save your files exit any open application be certain Resume is disabled and turn the computer s power off before undocking it WARNING Be sure your Desk Station V Plus is on a level surface before pushing the eject switch If the Desk Station V Plus is not level the computer may slide and fall when it is ejected Using the Desk Station V Plus 4 11 3 Push the undocking switch on the front of the Desk Station V Plus or double click the Eject PC icon on the Windows 95 operating system screen Undocking Switch If you have enabled the password option in TSETUP and entered a password the following prompt appears Please enter the system s password to eject the machine 4 Enter your password and click Eject Cl E The docking indicator starts blinking green and the Desk Station V Plus automatically releases the computer latches retracts the guide pins Docking Indicator to free
15. x 122 millimeters 5 1 4 Expansion Bay Industry standard half height 5 1 4 SCSI device 1 7 x 9 2 x 5 7 inches 42 x 233 x 145 millimeters PC Card Slots Two PCMCIA Card Bus ready Type III PC Card slots SelectBay Toshiba SelectBay module Power Requirements Signal 43 3 VDC 5VDC SVDC 12VDC 12VDC fluctuation 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 Maximum Total Current ampere 7 0 5 9 0 3 1 8 0 3 Combined Peak z 8 2 5 4 0 Expansion Slot Pin Number s ISA card slot B03 B29 D16 B05 B09 B07 PCI card slot A21 A27 A33 A05 A08 A10 A02 B01 A39 A45 A53 A16 A59 A61 B25 B31 B36 A62 B05 B06 B41 B43 B54 B62 Drive Bay Power Connector PJ7 4 1 The total power consumption may not exceed 80W A 4 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual The AC Power Cord B 1 Appendix B The AC Power Cord The Desk Station V Plus power cord s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country in which it is used All cords must meet the following requirements Length Minimum 6 5 ft 2 meters Maximum 9 75 ft 3 meters Wire size Minimum 0 75 mm2 Current rating Minimum 10 amperes Voltage rating 125 to 250 VAC depending on country s power standards Certification agencies U S and Canada UL listed and CSA certified No 18 AWG Type SVT or SPT 2 two conductor Australia AS Europe Austria OVE Italy IMQ Belgium CE
16. 06 SD05 SD04 SD03 SD02 SD01 SD00 IOCHRDY AEN SA19 SA18 SA17 SA16 SA15 SA14 SA13 SA12 SA11 SA10 SA09 SA08 SA07 SA06 SA05 SA04 SA03 SA02 SA01 SA00 SBHE LA23 LA22 LA21 LA20 LA19 LA18 LA17 MEMR MEMW SD08 SD09 SD10 SD11 SD13 SD14 SD14 SD15 C 4 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Appendix D Desk Station V Plus Worksheets and Resource Maps This appendix contains the Setup Worksheet the Power Consumption Worksheet and Resource Maps for system resources Make copies of the worksheets before you use them Save your completed Setup Worksheets to help you remember how you configured the Desk Station V Plus If you call Toshiba s Product Support for assistance this information will help the technician resolve your questions Use the Power Consumption Worksheet to determine if the devices you plan to install meet the Desk Station V Plus s power specification Use the Resource Maps to change resource allocations if you have system resource conflicts D 2 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Il Worksheets A Power Consumption Worksheet Date Prepared Fill in the type of device its power requirements and setup information Figure the total power required for your devices to determine if you will exceed the Desk Station V Plus s power specification Power Requirements Card Device 5 5 12 12 3 3 Desk Station Manufacturer Cont Peak Cont Peak Slo
17. 5 7 9 10 11 14 or 15 Printer Bi Directional Setting 1 378 37A LPT1 278 27A LPT2 or 3BC 3BE LPT3 5 or 7 Desk Station V Plus Worksheets and Resource Maps D 11 Memory Device l O Adresses in hex IRQ in decimal DMA Addresses in hex 378 YI A 778 77A LPT1 278 27A 678 67A LPT2 3BC 3BE 7BC 7BE Printer ECP LPT3 5 7 9 10 11 3 oed Setting 1 2BC 2BF 6BC 6BE 14 or 15 es Other 39A 39C 79A 79C Other or 29A 29C 69A 69C Other Programmable Interrupt 20 21 and AO A1 2 Controller PIC Programmable Internal Timer 40 43 0 PIT PS 2 Mouse 12 Real Time Clock 70 71 8 RTC Sound Control 120 127 part 1 D 12 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Memory Addresses Or F44 F47 388 38B 240 24F Device 1 O Adresses in hex i IRQ in decimal DMA in hex 534 537 388 38B 220 22F 534 537 388 38B 240 24F 608 60B 388 38B 220 22F 0 1 or 3 Sound 608 60B 388 38B 240 24F two used WSS FM SBP E84 E87 388 38B 220 22F 5 7 9 11 or 15 for full E84 E87 388 38B 240 24F duplex F44 F47 388 38B 220 22F operation Speaker 61 Special Purpose Registers Toshiba Specific 24 25 2E 2F EO EF 80 84 86 88 8C 8E BO B2 1882 1885 1888 188D 480 48E and CF8 CFF System VGA 2 3B0 3BB 3C0 3DF System BIOS F0000 FFFFF FFF000 FFFFFF high memory copy System
18. ARNING Do not insert foreign objects into the expansion slot Doing so can cause the computer or the Desk Station V Plus to malfunction To prevent injury and ensure proper operation keep the top cover closed during use NOTE Make sure the computer is completely shut down when you dock it the first time after installing an expansion card Do not dock the computer in Resume Mode immediately after installing an expansion card 3 12 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Installing and Removing a SelectBay Module You can install a Toshiba SelectBay module such as a 3 1 2 diskette drive a CD ROM drive or a HDD pack in the SelectBay on the front of the desk station The SelectBay is designed for easy installation and removal of these modules Installing a SelectBay Module To install a SelectBay module follow these steps Turn the computer off and undock it from the Desk Station V Plus according to the instructions in Chapter 4 Undocking the Computer 2 Locate the SelectBay on the front of the Desk Station V Plus SelectBay Module Release Button o AA 2 gt SelectBay ho lt e Miete A Tx SelectBay Module Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 13 3 Insert the module into the SelectBay with the flat surface up and toward the rear of the Desk Station V Plus When the module is in most of the way push it all the way into the connector with firm and even pressure Make sure
19. BEC Netherlands KEMA Denmark DEMKO Norway NEMKO Finland SETI Sweden SEMKO France UTE Switzerland SEV Germany VDE United Kingdom BSI In Europe and Australia power cords must be HAR harmonized type HOSVV F or HOSVVH2 F and three conductor For the United States and Canada plug configuration must be a 6 15P 250V or 5 15P 125V as designated in the U S National Electrical Code Handbook and the Canadian Electrical Code Part II B 2 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual The following illustrations show the plug shapes for the U S and Canada the United Kingdom Australia and Europe USA and Canada United Kingdom UL and CSA approved BS approved Australia Europe AS approved Approved by appropriate agency Expansion Slot Pin Assignments C 1 Appendix C Expansion Slot Pin Assignments The charts in this appendix beginning on the next page show the signals and pin assignments of PCI and ISA expansion slots C 2 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual PCI Expansion Slot Pin Assignments 12VDC B01 A01 TRST TCK B02 A02 12VDC GND B03 A03
20. Cover Latches 3 Press both top cover latches and open the top cover You can now see the expansion slots inside the Desk Station V Plus Slot 2 Screws Slot 1 4 Locate the metal bracket that covers the expansion slot you plan to use Slot 1 and 2 provide space for installing full length ISA or PCI expansion cards Slot 3 provides space for one half length PCI card 5 Remove the screw that holds the metal bracket in place 6 Lift the bracket out of the computer 10 11 12 13 Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 11 Store the metal bracket in a safe place in case you want to replace it in the future Save the screw You will use it to hold the expansion card in place in step 10 Align the metal panel of the expansion card with the expansion slot If you are installing a full length card be certain that the left end of the card fits into the plastic card guide Gently slide the card into the slot until the connector rests on the socket Visually confirm that the connectors are aligned and then push the card all the way into the socket with firm and even pressure Replace the screw you removed from the bracket in step 5 to secure the slot in place Repeat steps 4 through 10 to insert an additional expansion card in the other slot Close the top cover securing the latches on both ends of the cover Reconnect the AC power cord and all external devices Your Desk Station V Plus is ready for use W
21. Inspect the cable connecting the printer to the computer for damage Is the cable securely connected at both ends Are the connectors connecting properly 5 4 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Confirm that you re using the proper port A parallel printer connects to the Desk Station V Plus printer port and a serial printer to the serial port If you connected a serial printer are the communications parameters the same for the port and the printer Confirm that you haven t assigned the IRQ line associated with the serial port to another device If you are using an ECP compatible printer or device are you using an ECP compliant cable Is your software configured to recognize the printer Does your software support the emulation to which you ve set the printer Check the documentation of your printer and software Try setting the Printer Port Type option to Std Bi directional in TSETUP or Hardware Setup Run the computer s diagnostic test program which is an option of TDIAGS EXE parallel printer only If the printer still doesn t operate properly contact your dealer Keyboard Problems If you press keys on the keyboard and get results you don t expect ie eo Me e Try your external keyboard on another computer and make sure it is configured for either Automatic or PS 2 compatible The software you re using may be remapping the keyboard Remapping involves reassigning the meaning of each key Refer to your software
22. Introduction 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the Toshiba Desk Station V Plus The Toshiba Desk Station V Plus expands the capabilities of your Toshiba Port g 650CT Tecra 500 and 710 720 notebook computers How to Use This Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions e Italics identify variables for which you substitute values For example when this manual discusses entering the time and date it refers to the hours and minutes as hh mm Replace hh with the current hour and mm with the current minutes SN eo A distinctive typeface distinguishes keytops and embossed legends and icons identifying ports on the Desk Station V Plus and the computer from surrounding text For example we refer to the printer port as the Printer port SN Each key is spelled exactly as you see it on the keyboard A plus sign indicates combinations of keys For example Ctrl Break means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press Break SN eo References to parts of the computer are in boldface type the first time they are referred to in the text gt A distinctive typeface is used to indicate text from the computer monitor such as TOSHIBA Desk Station ATTACHED 1 2 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Check Your Equipment Your Desk Station V Plus comes with everything you need to get up and run ning quickly However it s a good idea to make sure you received ev
23. K3 DRQ3 DACK1 DRQ1 REFRESH SYSCLK IRQ7 IRQ6 IRQ5 IRQ4 IRQ3 DACK2 T C BALE 5VDC OSC GND MEMCS16 IOCS16 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ15 IRQ14 DACKO DRQO DACK5 DRQ5 DACK6 DRQ6 DACK7 DRQ7 45VDC MASTER GND B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 B06 B07 B08 B09 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 B17 B18 B19 B20 B21 B22 B23 B24 B25 B26 B27 B28 B29 B30 B31 D01 D02 D03 D04 D05 D06 D07 D08 D09 D10 D11 D12 D13 D14 D15 D16 D17 D18 A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 A07 A08 A09 DITDDDDDODOSDOSA OMANODaORWNAO C01 co2 C03 C04 C05 C06 C07 C08 cog C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17 C18 IOCHK SD07 SD06 SD05 SD04 SD03 SD02 SD01 SD00 IOCHRDY AEN SA19 SA18 SA17 SA16 SA15 SA14 SA13 SA12 SA11 SA10 SA09 SA08 SA07 SA06 SA05 SA04 SA03 SA02 SA01 SA00 SBHE LA23 LA22 LA21 LA20 LA19 LA18 LA17 MEMR MEMW SD08 SD09 SD10 SD11 SD13 SD14 SD14 SD15 C 4 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Expansion Slot Pin Assignments C 1 Appendix C Expansion Slot Pin Assignments The charts in this appendix beginning on the next page show the signals and pin assignments of PCI and ISA expansion
24. Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 17 10 Align the appropriate holes on both sides of the metal bracket with the holes on the expansion device to be installed Use the front set of mounting holes for devices that require access from the front of the desk station such as a CD ROM tape device or optical disk drive When installing these devices remove the front panel Use the rear set of mounting holes for devices that do not require front access such as a hard disk drive When installing these devices leave the front panel attached to the front of the Desk Station V Plus 11 Secure the bracket to the device with two screws on each side Screws Expansion Device Metal Bracket Screws in Front Mounting Holes NOTE Use the type of screws specifically required for your expan sion device Screws are not included with the Desk Station V Plus 3 18 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Your Desk Station V Plus comes equipped with a SCSI drive interface cable an EIDE ATAPI drive interface cable and a standard drive power cord These are already connected to the sockets on the mother board Drive Power Cord SCSI Drive Interface Cable If you are installing a SCSI device and you will be using the internal SCSI adapters use these cables and cords The power cord can be used with a 5 1 4 device Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 19 LO Drive Power QU Cord au
25. TMS TDO B04 A04 TDI 5VDC B05 A05 5VDC 5VDC B06 A06 INTA NTB B07 A07 INTC NTD B08 r1 A08 5VDC PRSNT1 Bog r1 A09 RESERVED RESERVED B10 A10 5VDC PRSNT2 B11 A11 RESERVED GND B12 A12 GND GND B13 A13 GND RESERVED B14 A14 RESERVED GND B15 A15 RST CLK B16 A16 5VDC GND B17 A17 GNT REQ B18 A18 GND 5VDC B19 A19 RESERVED AD 31 B20 A20 AD 30 AD 29 B21 A21 3 3VDC GND B22 A22 AD 28 AD 27 B23 A23 AD 26 AD 25 B24 A24 GND 3 3VDC B25 r1 A25 AD 24 C BE 3 B26 r1 A26 IDSEL AD 23 B27 A27 3 3VDC GND B28 A28 AD 22 AD 21 B29 A29 AD 20 AD 19 B30 A30 GND 3 3VDC B31 El A31 AD 18 AD 17 B32 i A32 AD 16 C EB 2 B33 r1 A33 3 3VDC GND B34 r1 A34 FRAME IRDY B35 A35 GND 3 3VDC B36 A36 TRDY DEVSEL B37 A37 GND GND B38 A38 STOP LOCK B39 r1 A39 3 3VDC PERR B40 r1 A40 SDONE 3 3VDC B41 A41 SBO SERR B42 A42 GND 3 3VDC B43 A43 PAR C BE 1 B44 A44 AD 15 AD 14 B45 A45 3 3VDC GND B46 A46 AD 13 AD 12 B47 A47 AD 11 AD 10 B48 A48 GND GND B49 A49 AD 09 KEYWAY B50 rA A50 KEYWAY KEYWAY B51 A51 KEYWAY AD 08 B52 A52 C BE 0 t AD 07 B53 A53 3 3VDC 3 3VDC B54 A54 AD 06 AD 05 B55 A55 AD 04 AD 03 B56 A56 GND GND B57 A57 AD 02 AD 01 B58 A58 AD 00 5VDC B59 A59 5VDC ACK64 B60 A60 REQ64 5VDC B61 O A61 5VDC 5VDC B62 A62 5VDC Expansion Slot Pin Assignments C 3 ISA Expansion Slot Pin Assignments GND RESET 45VDC IRQ9 5VDC DRQ2 12VDC ows 12VDC GND SMEMW SMEMR IOW IOR DA
26. User s Manual necessary Check to see that resources are available for the devices Windows 95 supports as many devices as your system has resources Check to see that resources are available for the device If the problem persists contact your dealer If You Have Lost Your Key Replacement keys to the Key lock on your Desk Station V Plus can be obtained by calling Toshiba at 800 999 4273 If You re Still Having Problems If you followed all the suggestions in this chapter and the troubleshooting section in your computer s documentation and your problems persist contact your Toshiba dealer If you want a referral to a Toshiba authorized service center or if you want answers to questions regarding technical support call Toshiba Product Support at 800 999 4273 Offices for Toshiba support worldwide are listed on the following page Troubleshooting 5 7 TOSHIBA Support Argentina Smart S A Mexico Street 630 Buenos Aires 1097 Argentina Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Ltd Information Systems Division 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde N S W 2113 Sydney Austria A amp D Lindenrabengasse 21 A 1238 Wien Austria Belgium Toshiba Information Systems Benelus Belgium B V Excelsiorlaan 40 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium Brazil Sistema Operacional Rua Helena 170 8 Andar V Olimpia CEP 04552 050 Sao Paulo Brasil Canada Toshiba of Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Czec
27. Y AREA EXTENDED MEMORY OPTIONAL EXTENDED MEMORY UP TO 48MB The Clock Rate The Desk Station V Plus is set to provide the computer s I O clock rate to the expansion cards The Desk Station V Plus does not support expansion cards requiring a 4 77 MHz clock rate for proper operation Before buying a card check to see that it does not require operation at 4 77 MHz Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 9 Installing Expansion Cards This section describes how to install expansion cards in the Desk Station V Plus These instructions assume that you ve already prepared the expansion card according to the instructions in the section titled Configuration Considerations and according to the instructions in the documentation for the expansion card The only tool you ll need for installing most expansion cards in the Desk Station V Plus is a Phillips screwdriver Refer to each card s documentation for exceptions CAUTION When disassembling or installing any parts in the Desk Station V Plus follow the procedures in this manual Follow these steps to install expansion cards in the Desk Station V Plus 1 Disconnect the AC power cord and all external devices from the Desk Station V Plus x NM NORMAL 2 Set the Key lock on the right side of the Desk Station V Plus to either the Normal or Emergency position by turning the Key lock counterclockwise 3 10 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Top
28. a serial device such as an external modem mouse or serial printer to the Desk Station V Plus This port replaces the computer s serial port You can connect a PS 2 type mouse to the Desk Station V Plus via the mouse port This port replaces the computer s mouse port You can connect a PS 2 type keyboard to the Desk Station V Plus via the external keyboard port This port replaces the computer s keyboard port At the far left and below the printer port is the MIDI Joystick port The RGB port is a 15 pin connector You can connect a VGA compatible analog RGB or monochrome monitor with this port This port replaces the computer s RGB port los SCSI Port 9 Microphone Jack Headphone Jack d Line In Jack o Line Out Jack AC IN acc Security Ring The Grand Tour 2 5 The SCSI II port is a 50 pin high density shielded connector This port lets you connect SCSI devices to the Desk Station V Plus The microphone jack is a standard 3 5mm diameter miniature stereo jack through which you can connect a microphone to your Desk Station V Plus The headphone jack is a standard 3 5mm diameter miniature stereo jack through which you can connect headphones to your Desk Station V Plus You can use the line in jack to input audio signals from an external sound source to the computer via the standard 3 5mm diameter miniature stereo jack You can use the line out jack to output audio signals from the computer via the stand
29. ard 3 5mm diameter miniature stereo jack A fan behind the fan vent maintains the Desk Station V Plus at optimum tem perature Do not block the vent when using the Desk Station V Plus The fan is always on when the Desk Station V Plus is connected to a wall socket The rectangular end of the AC power cord fits into the AC IN socket The auto sensing universal power supply located inside the Desk Station V Plus converts the AC power to DC and reduces the voltage for use by the Desk Station V Plus and the computer The power supply automatically senses whether you plug the Desk Station V Plus into a 100 115 or 220 240 volt power source and configures itself appropriately Use the security ring to deter theft by anchoring your Desk Station V Plus to a desk or other secure object 2 6 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual The Right Side 2 3 PC Card Slots NORMAL e EMERGENCYe O e BLOCK Key Lock Key lock PC Card Slot 2 PC Card Slot 3 Expansion Slots The PC Card slots are on the right side of the Desk Station V Plus You can install up to two Type III PCMCIA compatible PC Cards such as a modem or an ATA device to these slots Each slot has a card ejector to the left of the slot allowing you to eject an installed card Slot O and slot 1 are located on the computer enabling you to install up to four PC Cards The key lock secures the computer to the Desk Station V Plus preventing unintentional separation of the
30. ay is the power switch This switch turns the power to the computer on and off when the computer is attached to the Desk Station V Plus To turn the computer on push this switch and hold it until the power indicator glows green To turn the computer off push the power switch and hold it until the power indicator glows orange The power indicator glows green when the Desk Station V Plus is supplied with AC power and the computer is powered on It glows orange when the Desk Station V Plus is supplied with AC power and the computer is not connected or the connected computer is powered off It is off when the Desk Station V Plus is not supplied with AC power The drive in use indicator glows green when the drive installed in the SelectBay is in use The docking indicator glows green when the computer is docked on the Desk Station V Plus It blinks green while docking and undocking procedures are in process It blinks orange when a docking error occurs Pressing the undocking switch ejects the computer from the Desk Station V Plus so you can easily remove it CAUTION Never remove a disk turn the computer off or undock the computer when the drive in use indicator glows green Always save your files before undocking or going into the Resume Mode The 5 1 4 expansion bay on the right of the SelectBay is protected by the Expansion bay access cover You can install any industry standard half height 5 1 4 device in this bay The G
31. cards The change system resources in Windows 95 use the Windows 95 Control Panel Desk Station V Plus Worksheets and Resource Maps A Input Output Address D 5 Devices labeled 1 may be disabled to free resources Device Input Output Address I O in hex Direct Memory Access Controller DMAC 00 0F 81 83 87 89 8B 8F CO DF Programmable Interrupt Controller PIC 20 21 A0 AI Special Purpose Registers Toshiba Specific 24 25 2E 2F EO EF 80 84 86 88 8C 8E BO B2 1882 1885 1888 188D 480 48F CF8 CFF Programmable Interval Timer PIT 40 43 Speaker 61 Real Time Clock RTC 70 71 Numeric Data Processor FO FF Sound Control Ports 1 120 127 Joystick 1 Only when attached to Desk 200 207 Station V Plus OA MIDI MPU401 Interface 1 Only when 330 337 attached to Desk Station V Plus x PCMCIA 1 Only in PCIC COMPATIBLE 3EO3EI mode x F PCMCIA2 1 When attached to Desk Station 3E2 3E3 V Plus only in PCIC COMPATIBLE mode Desk Station V Plus PCI Bus Shared by all PCI and CardBus devices 5 9 10 11 OR 15 this resource is set by the BIOS at startup and cannot be changed Floppy Disk Drive Internal SelectBay External FDD or Desk Station V Plus SelectBay resources are always used even if drive is not installed attached 3F2 3F5 3F7 D 6 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual B Interrupt Request Lines IRQ Device
32. computing comfort Position your chair so the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow You should be able to type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed Allow for the increased height of the keyboard from the table surface if you are typing on the computer s keyboard when it is docked in the Desk Station V Plus If you are using a conventional chair Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips If necessary use a foot rest to raise the level of your knees and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs Adjust the back of your chair so it supports the lower curve of your spine If necessary use a cushion to provide extra back support Lower back support cushions are available at many office supply stores Introduction 1 7 Sit with your back straight so that your knees hips and elbows are at approximately 90 degree angles when you work Do not slump forward or lean back too far Lighting Proper lighting can improve the legibility of the display and reduce eye strain Position the display panel so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare Avoid placing your Desk Station V Plus in front of a bright light that could shine directly in your eyes If possible use soft indirect lighting in your computer work area Arms and Wrists Avoid bending arching or angling your wrists Keep them in a relaxed neutral
33. cusses this issue and lists total power available at each pin If these questions don t suggest a solution to the problem and you re sure the problem is with an expansion card contact your dealer Power Problems Power source problems may be caused by the Desk Station V Plus or the computer Consider these suggestions 4 Be certain that the power cord is firmly connected to the Desk Station V Plus and to a working wall outlet Inspect the Desk Station V Plus s power cord and connectors Is the cord damaged Are the connectors dirty damaged or corroded If the answer to either of these questions is yes the Desk Station V Plus and computer may not be receiving adequate power Turn on the Desk Station V Plus then your computer If the computer s battery indicator flashes turn off the Desk Station V Plus and the computer Disconnect the computer from the Desk Station V Plus and power the computer with its AC adapter If the computer s battery indicator flashes refer to the troubleshooting procedures in the computer s documentation If the problem persists contact your dealer Printer Problems If the computer seems to operate properly but you re having trouble with your printer consider these suggestions Be certain that the printer s power cord is firmly connected to a live power outlet 4 Make sure the printer is turned on Confirm that the printer is on line ready to use before you turn on the computer
34. d Do not block the cooling vents or the cooling fan Observe the same general safeguards for the Desk Station V Plus as you do for your computer 4 18 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Troubleshooting This chapter suggests steps to follow when your Desk Station V Plus does not work as described in this manual If you have a problem with your Desk Station this chapter can help you identify and solve it Use this chapter in conjunction with the troubleshooting procedures in your computer s documentation Try the Simplest Solutions First Always try the simplest solutions first For example before you disassemble the Desk Station V Plus check to see if the power cord is plugged in Ask yourself these questions oe Ooo Oo Are all cables properly connected Is the computer turned on Does the power status LED indicator glow green Is the Desk Station V Plus connected to a live power outlet Is the computer securely connected to the Desk Station V Plus Are the cables to peripheral devices securely attached Were all peripheral devices turned on before starting the system Was Resume Mode off when you turned the computer on If the answers to these questions don t provide a solution check specific problem areas in the following sections 5 2 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Expansion Card Problems If an expansion card doesn t work properly ask yourself th
35. e an 8 bit ISA expansion card to use in the Desk Station V Plus make sure it does not have this extension The half length expansion slot slot 3 incorporates a standard 124 pin PCI socket and provides support for standard half length PCI cards Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 3 Power Considerations The Desk Station V Plus is designed specifically for the new generation of more efficient low power peripherals Configure your system for optimum power use This section summarizes the Desk Station V Plus s power specification and provides a power calculation example Maximum Power Specification This table summarizes the Desk Station V Plus s power availability for the expansion slots the PC Card slots the SelectBay and the 5 1 4 expansion bay Volts DC Continuous Amps Peak Amps 5VDC 4 5 5 5 9 8 2 SVDC 5 5 0 3 12VDC 10 10 1 8 4 0 12VDC 10 10 0 3 3 3VDC 7 0 The power required by each peripheral powered by the Desk Station V Plus expansion cards PC Card slots SelectBay and the 5 1 4 expansion bay may not exceed these specifications The total power consumption may not exceed 80W 3 4 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Power Calculation Example Appendix D titled Desk Station V Plus Worksheets and Resource Maps includes a Power Consumption Worksheet Use this to determine if your cards and devices fall within the Desk Station V Plus s power requirements This section shows how to
36. e cable out from under the object 2 Feed the locking device through the looped end of the cable 3 Insert the computer lock into the security lock slot on the left side of the Desk Station V Plus Turn the key clockwise while firmly pressing it into the slot 4 Remove the key and store it in safe place Using the Security Ring Pull the security ring out and raise it to the upright position 2 Chain the Desk Station V Plus to the secure object using the security ring Using the Desk Station V Plus 4 1 Chapter 4 Using the Desk Station V Plus This chapter describes how to use the Desk Station V Plus with your Tecra 500 710 720 or Port g 650 computer and their external devices Tecra computers dock directly onto the Desk Station V Plus Port g 650 computers use a docking adapter to connect to the Desk Station V Plus To connect your Port g 650 follow the steps in the following section before docking your computer in the Desk Station V Plus Using the Port g 650 Docking Adapter A docking adapter is included with your Port g 650 To connect your Port g 650 to the Desk Station V Plus you must first connect your computer to the docking adapter Attaching the Docking Adapter to the Port g 650 Docking adapter Expansion connector To connect your Port g 650 to the docking adapter follow these steps With the power off and the computer display closed place the docking adapter and the computer
37. e indicators on either the computer or the Desk Station V Plus is glowing any color the computer is accessing one of the Drive in use disk drives Wait until neither light is glowing before proceeding Indicator X WARNING If either drive in use indicator is glowing any color do not turn your computer off You may damage your disk or lose data Is 4 Press the power switch on the front of the Desk Station V Plus or the power switch of the computer until you hear a beep The Desk Station V Plus s power indicator turns orange and the system shuts down If the computer shuts down and you do not hear a beep check the alarm Power Indicator configuration in TSETUP and or the volume setting Power Switch Is NOTE Wait a few seconds before turning the power on again The system may malfunction if you turn the computer and the Desk Station V Plus on and off quickly If you leave the Desk Station V Plus connected to a live power outlet the Desk Station V Plus charges the computer s battery When the battery is fully charged the battery indicator on the computer glows green 4 8 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Undocking the Computer You can undock remove the computer from the Desk Station V Plus either automatically or manually If you are using Windows 95 you can decide how you want your computer and Desk Station V Plus to undock Setting the Power Service Utilities in Windows 95 Use the Toshiba Power a
38. e once read many drives DAT digital audio tape drives scanners and printers Before you can use your SCSI device you must do one of the following If you are using MS DOS or Windows 3 x install the AMD PCscsi drivers and utilities Refer to the AMD PCscsi manual that came with the Desk Station V Plus for instructions If you are using Windows 95 verify that the updated AMD drivers are loaded Refer to the AMD PCscsi manual that came with the Desk Station V Plus for instructions NOTE All of the SCSI devices attached to the SCSI port must be turned on before turning on the Desk Station V Plus Do not attach a SCSI cable without a SCSI device connected At least one SCSI device must provide SCSI power for the device s to be recognized Installing the CRT Stand If you use both an external monitor and an external keyboard while your computer is connected to the Desk Station V Plus you may find it convenient to use the CRT stand CAUTION The CRT stand can support monitors weighing up to 77 pounds 35kg Using a heavier monitor on the CRT stand may cause damage to the CRT stand the Desk Station V Plus or your computer Using the Desk Station V Plus 4 17 Taking Care of the Desk Station V Plus The Desk Station V Plus performs best if you take care of it properly Follow these guidelines Attach the computer to the Desk Station V Plus firmly Do not move the Desk Station V Plus with a computer attache
39. e power required by this configuration of peripherals does not exceed the Desk Station V Plus s power specification Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 5 Preparing to Install Cards and Devices PCI Cards and Plug and Play ISA Cards are normally configured automatically and use the same interrupt Default 11 PCI Cards do not use DMA channels The following applies to non Plug and Play ISA cards Begin your installation by filling in a working copy of the Desk Station V Plus Setup Worksheet For each card and peripheral device you need to know the following information e Can you change the device s Interrupt ReQuest IRQ line and base address usually by a switch or a jumper or is it fixed e Does the device use Direct Memory Access DMA If so can you change the card s DRQ line by a switch or a jumper or is it fixed The Setup Worksheet lets you record the type of cards in the Desk Station V Plus and the devices connected to the station s ports Below is a condensed view of the worksheet s contents The full page version of the worksheet is in the Appendix D Desk Station V Plus Worksheets Toshiba Desk Station V Plus Setup Worksheet Date Prepared Expansion slot configuration Fill in the type of device serial number and setup information Slot Card Device Type Serial Number Setup Information Non Plug and Play ISA Cards only Slot 1 C Network Serial Number O ISA Q SCSI IRQ QU Fixed O
40. ed IRQ levels DMA channels and I O port addresses Because the system resources are dynamically assigned during start up the Windows 95 Plug and Play standard the system configuration may change every time the computer starts The following tables are provided to tell you what resources are available Under DOS Win3 1x The resource map is comprised of the static resources plus the TSETUP resource information Using resource information from TSETUP HWSETUP and or Toshiba Acccess Panel TAP and the static resource information will allow you to build a resource table for adding devices cards Refer to the TSETUP section in the User s Guide for your computer for instructions on viewing and changing system resources for the following devices VGA BIOS Address Communication Ports Serial I O and IRQ IrDA I O IRQ and DMA Built in modem I O and IRQ Bi Directional Parallel I O IRQ and DMA EDP Parallel I O IRQ and DMA Sound System WSS I O SBPro I O Synthesizer I O WSS and SBPro IRQ WSS and SBPro DMA Control I O PCI Bus IRQ not changeable e Disk Drives HDD and CD ROM for Desk Station V Plus SelectBay and 5 25 inch Drive Bay Under Windows 95 The resource map is comprised of the static resources plus the System Properties Device Manager settings Using resource information from the System Properties Device Manager and static resource information will allow you to build a resource table for adding devices
41. ernal EIDE ATAPI cable in the expansion bay Be certain it is securely connected Check to see that all cables are securely connected Check to see that the correct EIDE ATAPI drivers are loaded If you are running under DOS or Windows 3 1x the Desk Station V Plus supports only the main hard disk drive the diskette drive and one other EIDE ATAPI device such as a CD ROM or a secondary hard disk drive at one time The diskette may be exchanged for another device if necessary Check to see that resources are available for the devices Windows 95 supports as many devices as your system has resources If the problem persists contact your dealer SelectBay Problems If the computer seems to operate properly but you re having trouble with the SelectBay module installed in the SelectBay consider these suggestions 4 Check to see that the device is seated securely and pushed all the way into the SelectBay Check the connector of the internal EIDE ATAPI cable in the expansion bay Be certain it is securely connected Make sure the internal device s terminator is disabled or removed Check to see that the correct drivers are loaded If you are running under DOS or Windows 3 1x the Desk Station V Plus supports only the main hard disk drive the diskette drive and one other EIDE ATAPI device such as a CD ROM or a secondary hard disk drive at one time The diskette may be exchanged for another device if 5 6 Desk Station V Plus
42. ery thing you were supposed to The following items are provided with your Desk Station V Plus Additional items may be included depending on the country in which you purchased your Desk Station V Plus Desk Station V Plus unit AC power cord Keys 2 CRT stand Desk Station V Plus User s Manual this manual AMD PCscsi Software Installation Guide Warranty Card If any of the items are missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately If your Desk Station V Plus needs repair if you want a referral to a Toshiba authorized service center or if you want answers to questions regarding technical support call Toshiba Product Support at 800 999 4273 There is a list of addresses for worldwide Toshiba support at the end of Chapter 5 CAUTION Do not disassemble or modify any part of the Desk Station V Plus unless you are following the procedures in this manual Features and Benefits Introduction 1 3 The Desk Station V Plus incorporates the following features and benefits Expansion board slots SelectBay 5 1 4 expansion bay Type III PC Card slots RGB port Parallel port Serial port SCSI II port Keyboard port Two full sized slots for both 8 bit or 16 bit ISA expansion boards and 32 bit PCI expansion boards One half size slot for 32 bit PCI expansion boards The SelectBay makes it easy to install and remove a Toshiba 3 1 2 diskette drive module a Toshiba CD ROM drive module or a To
43. ese questions ie eo Did you follow the expansion card s installation instructions correctly Read the instructions again to see if you forgot a step Are the jumpers on the expansion card if any set correctly Refer to the card s instructions for the appropriate settings If your expansion card came with operating software did you install the software correctly For example if you are using MS DOS or Windows 3 1 you may need to specify a device driver in your CONFIG SYS file Follow the instructions in the card s documentation Is the problem what you think it is Sometimes a problem s symptom can be misleading For example in MS DOS and Windows 3 1 a Terminate and Stay Resident TSR program may interfere with a card s operation Try to isolate the problem by removing software drivers from your system s AUTOEXEC BAT and CONFIG SYS files If the card is not Plug and Play and you re using MS DOS or Windows 3 1 did you assign a unique IRQ line to each expansion card Review your Setup Worksheet to make sure you didn t accidentally assign the same IRQ to more than one device If one expansion card s IRQ line assignment is the same as that of the Desk Station V Plus s serial port a PC card or another expansion card you will experience problems Refer to the section entitled Configuration Considerations in the chapter Preparing the Desk Station V Plus If the card is not Plug and Play and you are using MS DOS or Windows 3 1
44. evice l O Addresses in hex IRQ in decimal DMA Addresses in hex 3F8 3FF COMI 2F8 2FF COMO Communications CONO 3 4 5 7 9 10 Port COM 1 AERE CONE 11 14 or 15 2C8 2CF Other OE 2A8 2AF Other or 3A8 3AF Other Desk Station V Plus PCI Bus 10 11 Shared by all A MH PCI and CardBus devices Direct Memory 00 0F Access Controller 81 83 87 89 8B SF and DMAC CO DF Floppy disk Drive Internal SelectBay External FDD or Desk Station V F2 3F d 3F7 2 piss electi cos S resources are always used even 1f drive is not installed attached 3F8 3FF COM1 2F8 2FF COMO IRDA E8 3EF M a nt Seep oe 3 4 5 7 9 10 Communications 2E8 2EF COMA 5 6 0r 7 11 14 or 15 Port SIR 1 2C8 2CF Other 2A8 2AF Other or 3A8 3AF Other D 10 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Device l O Adresses in hex Memory Addresses in hex IRQ in decimal DMA Joystick 1 Only when attached to Desk Station V Plus 200 207 Keyboard Controller KBC 60 and 64 MIDI MPU401 Interface 1 Only when attached to Desk Station V Plus 330 337 5 7 9 11 or 15 Numeric Data Processor NDP FO FF 13 PCMCIA 1 Only in PCIC COMPATIBLE mode 3E0 3E1 Usable Interrupts 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 14 or 15 PCMCIA2 1 When attached to Desk Station V Plus only in PCIC COMPATIBLE mode 3E2 3E3 Usable Interrupts 3 4
45. fill in the worksheet when calculating power requirements Photocopy the worksheet before you use it In the following power calculation sample there is an expansion card A installed in slot 1 an expansion card B in slot 2 an expansion card C in slot 3 a SCSI device D in the 5 1 4 expansion bay and no device in PC Card slots 2 and 3 and the SelectBay Power Consumption Worksheet Date Prepared Fill in the type of device its power requirements and setup information Figure the total power required for your devices to determine if you will exceed the Desk Station V Plus s power specification Power Requirements Card Device 5 5 12 12 3 3 Desk Station Manufacturer Cont Peak Cont Peak Slot 1 Card A 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 0 0 0 Slot 2 Card B 1 4 1 4 9 0 0 0 129 0 0 Slot 3 Card C 0 8 6 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 PC Card Slot 2 none PC Card Slot 3 none eda 51 4 E etos uy Af Diye D 0 3 1 2 N A 0 310 5 N A N A sion Bay SelectBay 4 FDD 09 13 N A NA NA NA LUCD OM L1 HDD Pack Total Power Used by Peripherals 3 5 4 4 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 Maximum Power Specification 5 9 8 2 0 3 1 8 4 0 0 3 7 0 The power used by your peripherals may not exceed the Desk Station V Plus s specification If your calculations fall below the numbers listed for Maximum Power Specification you can continue with your installation Th
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47. iderations Windows 95 handles the installation and configuration of Plug and Play compliant devices automatically when you restart your system after installing your device It provides a wizard to detect and configure legacy non Plug and Play compliant devices If the Add Hardware wizard is unable to detect your device you need to manually specify your configuration The following section describes the considerations involved in manually making a number of devices work together harmoniously Read these sections carefully if you are unfamiliar with the procedures used to install a legacy expansion card or peripheral device DMA Requirements Some expansion cards use Direct Memory Access DMA a practice that speeds processing by allowing devices to bypass the computer s microprocessor when transferring data in and out of memory DMA is initiated by a DMA Request DRQ A DRQ is made via DRQ lines The Tecra 700 series has eight DRQ lines lines 0 3 are 8 bit channels lines 4 7 are 16 bit channels The DMA channels can be assigned to a variety of devices This table lists the default setting assigned by the computer and or Desk Station V Plus for each DRQ line Depending upon the device you use you may or may not need a DMA channel Verify that the device you are adding is not configured to conflict with the existing configuration IRQ Requirements A computer s internal and external devices get the computer s attention by interrup
48. indows 95 turn Resume Mode off before you turn the power off Turn Resume Mode off by pressing Fn F3 or using MaxTime For further instructions consult your computer s User s Guide Turning the Computer On F Is Power Switch Is Power Indicator Follow these steps to turn the computer on These instructions assume the computer is not in Resume Mode 1 Connect the power cord to the AC IN socket on the back of the Desk Station V Plus and to a live wall outlet The Desk Station V Plus s power indicator glows orange and the computer s DC IN indicator glows green If the computer s DC IN indicator does not glow green there is a power supply problem Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter to resolve the problem Press either the power switch on the front of the Desk Station V Plus or the power switch of the computer If the computer is correctly attached both the computer and Desk Station V Plus are turned on and both the desk station s power indicator and the computer s power indicator turn green The message TOSHIBA Desk Station ATTACHED appears on the display and the computer s startup routine proceeds normally Using the Desk Station V Plus 4 7 Turning the Computer Off Before turning the computer off Exit from any software you are using If you are using Windows 95 click Start and click Shut Down Follow the instructions on the screen 2 Make sure any diskette drives are empty If one of the drive in us
49. l Use 16 2 W x 14 5 D x 6 0 H 18 pounds 17 x 13 D x 7 H 6 pounds 77 pounds Ambient Relative Temperature Humidity 5 to 35 C 20 to 80 20 to 60 C 5 to 90 100 115 220 240 volts alternating current 50 to 60 hertz cycles per second 2 0 1 1 amperes 15 Volts DC 2 7 amperes 43 3 5 5 12 12 Two stereo speakers volume adjustable Printer or Extended Capabilities Port ECP Two Card Bus ready Type III PC Card slots also supports Type I and Type II slots Internal only for EIDE HDD and ATAPI CD ROM 1 7KQ 2 25V 30mVrms Stereo 1 8 miniphone jack Electret condenser microphone 169 Stereo 1 8 miniphone jack 47KQ 1Vrms maximum Stereo 1 8 miniphone A 2 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Speakers Built in Standard Interfaces Printer Serial RS 232C compatible RGB Analog RGB monitor External keyboard PS 2 type keyboard Mouse PS 2 type mouse SCSIII 50 pin high density connector Joystick MIDI Analog joystick PC Card EIDE ATAPI drives Audio Interfaces Microphone Impedance Operating voltage Rated input voltage Connector Type Headphone Impedance Connector Line In Impedance Rated input voltage Connector Line Out Impedance Rated input voltage 1KQ 1Vrms maximum Specifications A 3 Connector Stereo 1 8 miniphone Expansion Capability Expansion Slots Two industry standard full sized ISA or PCI type cards and one half sized PCI type card 0 8 x 13 4 x 4 8 inches 20 3 x 340 4
50. lus 4 Connect the PS 2 compatible keyboard to the keyboard port on the back of the Desk Station V Plus 5 Plug the power cord into the Desk Station V Plus 6 Turn the computer on If necessary refer to the section entitled Starting the Desk Station V Plus earlier in this chapter Using the Desk Station V Plus 4 15 Using a PS 2 Mouse A mouse is a pointing device that makes many applications easier to use Some applications require a mouse To use a PS 2 compatible mouse follow the instructions in the mouse documentation and the section Using a PS 2 Mouse in the Tecra 700 User s Guide Follow these steps to attach a PS 2 mouse Make sure your computer is not in Resume Mode 2 Turn the computer off CAUTION Do not plug in a PS 2 mouse while the computer is on 3 Unplug the power cord from the Desk Station V Plus 4 Connect the PS 2 mouse to the PS 2 mouse port on the back of the Desk Station V Plus 5 Plug the power cord into the Desk Station V Plus 6 Turn the computer on If necessary refer to the section entitled Starting the Desk Station V Plus earlier in this chapter Connecting a Printer When you attach your computer to the Desk Station V Plus the Desk Station V Plus s printer port replaces the functions of the computer s printer port To connect the printer to the Desk Station V Plus follow these steps 1 Identify the two ends of the printer cable One end connects to the Desk Station V Plus
51. n the computer is about 1 2 5 cm from the connector on the Desk Station V Plus Docking indicator 7 With both hands on the front of the computer slide it evenly into the Desk Station V Plus until the docking indicator on the front of the Desk Station V Plus starts blinking green The Desk Station V Plus latches automatically lock onto the slots on the bottom of the computer The docking indicator on the front of the Desk Station V Plus stops blinking and turns green when the computer is securely docked on the Desk Station V Plus If the docking indicator continues blinking orange the computer is not securely docked The Desk Station V Plus ejects the computer when it is not securely docked Attempt to re dock the computer by repeating steps 1 through 7 If the indicator light continues to blink orange consult your dealer Using the Desk Station V Plus 4 5 Using the Key Lock 4 Undocking Switch Two keys are supplied with the Desk Station V Plus Remove one key from the ring and store it in a secure place The key lock on the right side of the Desk Station V Plus has three positions NORMAL BLOCK and EMERGENCY To secure the computer and prevent unintentional undocking or unauthorized access to the Desk Station V Plus set the Key lock to the Normal or Block position i NORMAL When the Key lock is set to the NORMAL position you can automatically undock the computer from the Desk Station V Plus b
52. nd Desk Station Service Configuration to set the power service utilities 1 Click the Toshiba Power and Desk Station Service Configuration icon in the Control Panel 2 Click the Power tab Toshiba Power and Desk Station Service Configuration Power Desk Station These settings enable you to activate and or deactivate the power service utilities The Power Off service enables pou to have Windows perform a safe shutdown of the system when the power button is pressed this will only happen in Boot mode The Power Suspend service will force the machine into an instant security mode instead of a suspended one Note that sound file may be provided for notification purposes this will only happen in Resume mode v Enable Power Suspend instant security service EJ Play sound on Power Resume event Sound wav filename pwrdock waw Cancel Apply Help Checking the Power Off box enables Windows to perform a safe shutdown of the system when you press the power button on the Desk Station V Checking Power Suspend will force the computer into an instant security mode instead of a suspended one when you press the power button on the Using the Desk Station V Plus 4 9 Desk Station V Plus You can assign a sound to be played when power is resumed Setting the Dock and Undock Service Utilities in Windows 95 Use the Toshiba Power and Desk Station Service Configuration t
53. o activate and or deactivate the Dock and Undock service utilities 1 Click the Toshiba Power and Desk Station Service Configuration icon in the Control Panel 2 Click the Desk Station tab Toshiba Power and Desk Station Service Configuration Desk Station These settings enable you to activate and or deactivate the Dock and Undock service utilities The Auto Device Disabling service enables you to have all of your desk station devices automatically disabled when the machine is undocked This will keep Windows from reloading the device drivers when undocked and will eliminate lengthy timeouts The Password Prompt service provides a graphical means to entering the system s user password when a request to eject the machine is made Note that a sound file may be provided for notification purposes v Enable Auto Device Disabling service for desk station devices v Enable Password Prompt service for undock events C Play sound on Password Prompt event Sound way filename Cancel Appiy Help When the Auto Device Disabling service is enabled the computer automatically disables all external PCI devices for the undocked profile When the Password Prompt is enabled the computer will display a password request prompt when you attempt to eject the computer from the Desk Station V Plus You can assign a sound to be played when the password prompt is displayed WARNING Before you
54. omputer Port Desk Station V Plus Port No equivalent port Line In Jack a miniature stereo jack to input audio signals from an external sound source No equivalent port Line Out Jack a miniature stereo jack to output audio signals No equivalent port MIDI Joystick Port available for a MIDI device or a Joystick No equivalent port SCSI Port a 50 pin high density shielded connector to connect SCSI devices to the Desk Station V Plus Using an External Keyboard The Desk Station V Plus s external keyboard port lets you use an external keyboard with your computer You can attach a PS 2 compatible external keyboard to this port CAUTION Do not plug in a PS 2 compatible external keyboard while the computer is on Use an external keyboard just as you would use your computer s keyboard Your computer s keyboard continues to function when you connect an external keyboard to the Desk Station V Plus Keep these points in mind You cannot access the computer s numeric keypad overlay when an external keyboard is attached Use the external keyboard s numeric keypad instead The keyboard indicators Caps Lock and Num Lock on both the computer s keyboard and the external keyboard identify the current status of the attached external keyboard Follow these steps to attach an external keyboard Make sure your computer is not in Resume Mode 2 Turn the computer off 3 Unplug the power cord from the Desk Station V P
55. on a flat level surface WARNING Attempting to connect the computer to the docking adapter on an uneven surface or in the air can damage the computer s expansion connector 4 2 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual 2 Align the guide rails on the docking adapter with the slots on the bottom of the computer Guide rail 3 Using the heel of your hand push the front of the computer along the guide rails until it connects to the docking adapter The computer does not lock onto the docking adapter until it is connected to the Desk Station V Plus WARNING Do not push down on top of the computer when connecting the computer to the docking adapter Pushing down risks permanent damage to the computer s display Docking the Computer in the Desk Station V Plus The Desk Station V Plus s VCR style docking mechanism provides a fail safe system for docking and undocking the computer If you are using Windows 95 the hot docking feature allows you to dock and undock the computer while the computer s power is on If your computer is using a non Plug and Play operating system such as an earlier version of Windows or MS DOS the computer s power must be off when docking and undocking If you are using MS DOS or Windows 3 x turn the computer off and make sure the computer is not in the Resume Mode before docking or undocking the computer to the Desk Station V Plus To take your computer out of Resume Mode use the hotkey or change the
56. one half length expansion slot These support most standard expansion cards Each of the two full length slots slot 1 and 2 allows you to install either a full length 8 bit or 16 bit ISA or 32 bit PCI expansion card The half length slot slot 3 allows you to install a half length 32 bit PCI expansion card Among the expansions you can install are a modem card a video card and a network interface card 3 2 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Supported Cards Each of the two full length expansion slots slot 1 and 2 incorporates a standard 124 pin PCI socket and a standard 62 pin and 36 pin ISA socket which allows you to install a PCI or an ISA expansion card The PCI socket provides support for standard full length 32 bit PCI cards Together the two ISA sockets provide support for standard 8 bit and 16 bit ISA expansion cards The maximum size for these slots are 0 8 x 13 3 x 4 8 inches 20 3 x 339 x 122 mm The following illustration shows the outline of a supported full length 8 bit ISA card and a supported full length 16 bit ISA card 8 bit ISA Card 16 bit ISA Card WL UE U Notice that an 8 bit ISA card has one connector and a 16 bit ISA card has two connectors Some 8 bit ISA cards do not conform to this shape This illustration shows the outline of an unsupported 8 bit card I LULL Extension The card above has an extension below the bottom of the card Before you purchas
57. onjunction with the computer s ports Ports on the Computer and Desk Station V Plus This table summarizes how the computer s ports are affected when you attach your computer to the Desk Station V Plus Computer Port Serial Port not available Printer Port not available RGB Port not available External Keyboard Port not available not available Mouse Port Infrared Port not available PC Card Slots O and 1 are accessible Microphone Jack not available Headphone Jack not available Desk Station V Plus Port Serial Port pass through from the system available for a serial printer mouse or other serial devices Printer Port available for Cen tronics compatible parallel devices This port also supports an Enhanced Capabilities Port ECP function RGB Port pass through from the system available for an external analog video display External Keyboard Port pass through from the system available for a PS 2 type keyboard Mouse Port pass through from the system available for a PS 2 type mouse No equivalent port PC Card Slots Slots 2 and 3 are for standard PC Cards All PC Card slots of the computer and the Desk Station V Plus are available for use at the same time up to 4 Microphone Jack pass through from the system available for a stereo microphone Headphone Jack pass through from the system available for a stereo 4 14 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual headphone C
58. pen the top cover when installing expansion cards in the expansion card slots Data shared by the computer and the Desk Station V Plus passes through the expansion port connector This connector attaches to the expansion port on the back of the computer The guide pins insert into the holes on the bottom of the rear corners of the computer and guide the computer to a proper connection with the Desk Station V Plus 2 2 PUSH o SelectBay Release Button w SelectBay Eject Lever ES Power Switch DEl Power Indicator Drive in use Indicator Do Docking Indicator b Undocking Switch Desk Station V Plus User s Manual The computer latches engage slots on the bottom of the computer to secure it to the Desk Station V Plus The built in stereo speakers are located on the front left and right sides of the desk station These speakers are used for audio applications including multimedia programs Notice the SelectBay next to the left speaker You can install the optional CD ROM or floppy drive modules in this slot To remove the installed SelectBay module use the SelectBay release button and the SelectBay eject lever on the top of the Desk Station V Plus When the Desk Station V Plus power cord is plugged into the wall socket the Desk Station V Plus is always in the low power standby state It is normal for the internal fan to run whenever the Desk Station is plugged in The switch on the left below the SelectB
59. ply Power indicator CRT stand VCR style docking mechanism Security Lock Security Ring Desk Station V Plus User s Manual A mouse port lets you connect a PS 2 mouse This port replaces the computer s mouse port This port lets you connect a MIDI device or a Joystick A microphone jack lets you connect a stereo microphone to your computer A headphone jack lets you connect a stereo headphone to your computer Use a headphone with an impedance of 160 Use this jack to connect an audio device such as a tape deck CD ROM player or radio Use this jack to connect external speakers or a tape deck for recording Two stereo speakers supply audio support with adjustable volume The universal power supply automatically adjusts to a wide range of voltage inputs which means you can connect the Desk Station V Plus to most AC power sources around the world This power supply simultaneously supplies AC power to the Desk Station V Plus and DC power to the computer It also charges the computer s battery when the computer is docked The Desk Station V Plus s power indicator glows orange when the Desk Station V Plus is supplied with AC power It glows green when the Desk Station V Plus is supplied with AC power and computer is turned on A CRT stand rests over the top of the Desk Station V Plus for convenient use of an external monitor A VCR style docking mechanism provides you with an easy and secure way to dock and undock
60. power up mode setting in TSETUP Consult your computer s User s Guide for instructions CAUTION You cannot use Resume Mode in Windows 3 x or MS DOS while the computer is docked to the Desk Station V Plus AC IN Using the Desk Station V Plus 4 3 When you have installed all the expansion cards and or any devices in the SelectBay and the 5 1 4 expansion bay you are ready to dock your computer in the Desk Station V Plus Follow these steps to dock the computer 1 Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN socket on the back of the Desk Station V Plus 2 Make sure the Desk Station V Plus is level and secure on the desk or table The computer can fall from the Desk Station V Plus if it is not level When the power is connected the Desk Station V Plus s power indicator glows orange 3 Set the Key lock on the right side of the Desk Station V Plus to the Normal position 4 If the computer is running with Windows 95 the hot docking feature allows you to connect it to the Desk Station V Plus even while it is powered on If the computer is not running with Windows 95 always turn the computer off before docking it 5 Remove all cables from the back of the computer and close both port covers 4 4 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual L1 E Docking Indicator 6 Place the computer or if you have a Port g 650 the computer attached to the docking adapter on the Desk Station V Plus s guiding rails so that the expansion port o
61. rand Tour 2 3 The Left Side Security Lock Emergency Release Lever Cooling Vent Speaker Volume Knob Rotate the speaker volume knob to adjust the volume of the audio D Y speakers Speaker Volume Knob The cooling vent helps keep the Desk Station V Plus at a safe temperature Do not block this vent The emergency release lever is used to manually disconnect the computer from the Desk Station V Plus in case of emergency You can lt a disconnect the computer by sliding this lever to the left after setting the lock switch on the right side of the Desk Station V Plus to the Emer Emergency Release gency position Lever The security lock slot lets you anchor your Desk Station V Plus to a secure object using the Noteworthy amp Computer Lock cable Security Lock 2 4 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual The Back Printer Port MIDI Joystick Port SCSI Port Printer Port Serial Port Mouse Port Ext Keyboard Port d MIDI Joystick Port C RGB Port Serial Port Port PS 2 Mouse PS 2 External Keyboard Port Fan Vent Security Ring RGB Port Line Out Jack Microphone Jack Line In Jack AC IN Socket Headphone Jack You can connect a Centronics compatible parallel device such as a printer to the DB 25 printer port This port also supports an Enhanced Capabilities port ECP function This port replaces the computer s printer port You can use this RS 232C serial port to connect
62. s documentation If problems persist contact your dealer SCSI Problems If the computer seems to operate properly but you re having trouble with the SCSI device installed in the 5 1 4 expansion bay consider these suggestions ie e Check the terminator of the internal SCSI cable in the expansion bay Be certain it is securely connected Make sure the internal device s terminator 1s disabled or removed Check the terminator of the SCSI interface cable Be certain it is securely connected if one or more external SCSI devices are attached Check to see that all of the SCSI devices connected to the SCSI port are powered on before turning the Desk Station on Check that no SCSI interface cables are attached to the computer without a SCSI device connected to it Troubleshooting 5 5 Check to see that all cables are securely connected Check to see that all SCSI devices have a unique SCSI ID Number 7 is reserved for the controller default Check to see that the correct SCSI drivers are loaded When you are using external devices at least one external device must provide SCSI termination Check your device documentation If the problem persists contact your dealer EIDE ATAPI Problems If the computer seems to operate properly but you re having trouble with the EIDE hard disk driver or the ATAPI CD ROM drive installed in the 5 1 4 expansion bay consider these suggestions Check the connector of the int
63. shiba HDD drive module A space is provided in the Desk Station V Plus for any industry standard half height 5 1 4 device such as a hard disk a tape drive or a CD ROM drive This expansion bay has internal SCSI and EIDE ATAPI interface connections The Desk Station V Plus includes two Card Bus ready Type III PC Card slots allowing you to connect up to two PCMCIA compatible PC Cards such as modems network cards and ATA devices You can connect an external VGA or SVGA video monitor to this port This port replaces the computer s RGB port The Centronics compatible parallel interface port allows you to connect a parallel printer If you do not use this parallel port for a printer you can connect one of the following through the use of an Enhanced Capabilities port ECP function LAN adapter Tape backup device SCSI adapter ECP printer This port replaces the computer s parallel port A standard 9 pin RS 232C serial port lets you connect serial devices such as a serial printer a mouse a bar code reader or an Optical Character Reader OCR wand This port replaces the computer s serial port A 50 pin high density shielded connector lets you connect SCSI devices internally and externally An external keyboard port lets you connect a PS 2 keyboard This port replaces the computer s external keyboard port Mouse port MIDI Joystick port Microphone jack Headphone jack Line In jack Line Out jack Speakers Power sup
64. slots C 2 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual PCI Expansion Slot Pin Assignments 12VDC B01 A01 TRST TCK B02 A02 12VDC GND B03 A03 TMS TDO B04 A04 TDI 5VDC B05 A05 5VDC 5VDC B06 A06 INTA NTB B07 A07 INTC NTD B08 r1 A08 5VDC PRSNT1 Bog r1 A09 RESERVED RESERVED B10 A10 5VDC PRSNT2 B11 A11 RESERVED GND B12 A12 GND GND B13 A13 GND RESERVED B14 A14 RESERVED GND B15 A15 RST CLK B16 A16 5VDC GND B17 A17 GNT REQ B18 A18 GND 5VDC B19 A19 RESERVED AD 31 B20 A20 AD 30 AD 29 B21 A21 3 3VDC GND B22 A22 AD 28 AD 27 B23 A23 AD 26 AD 25 B24 A24 GND 3 3VDC B25 r1 A25 AD 24 C BE 3 B26 r1 A26 IDSEL AD 23 B27 A27 3 3VDC GND B28 A28 AD 22 AD 21 B29 A29 AD 20 AD 19 B30 A30 GND 3 3VDC B31 El A31 AD 18 AD 17 B32 i A32 AD 16 C EB 2 B33 r1 A33 3 3VDC GND B34 r1 A34 FRAME IRDY B35 A35 GND 3 3VDC B36 A36 TRDY DEVSEL B37 A37 GND GND B38 A38 STOP LOCK B39 r1 A39 3 3VDC PERR B40 r1 A40 SDONE 3 3VDC B41 A41 SBO SERR B42 A42 GND 3 3VDC B43 A43 PAR C BE 1 B44 A44 AD 15 AD 14 B45 A45 3 3VDC GND B46 A46 AD 13 AD 12 B47 A47 AD 11 AD
65. t 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 PC Card Slot 3 PC Card Slot 2 5 1 4 N A N A N A Expansion Bay SelectBay 2 FDD 0 9 1 3 N A N A N A N A Y CD ROM J HDD Pack Total Power Used by Peripherals Maximum Power Specification 5 9 8 2 0 3 1 8 4 0 0 3 7 0 The power used by your peripherals may not exceed the Desk Station V Plus s specification If your calculations fall below the numbers listed for Maximum Power Specification you can continue with your installation Desk Station V Plus Worksheets and Resource Maps D 3 B Toshiba Desk Station V Plus Setup Worksheet Date Prepared Expansion Slot Configuration Fill in the type of device serial number and setup information Expansion Slot Card Device Type Serial Number Setup Information Non Plug and Play ISA Cards only Slot 1 C Network Serial Number A ISA A SCSI IRQ Q Fixed Q Changeable A ISA Plug and Play A Video DRQ C1 Fixed O Changeable O PCI A Other I O Base Memory Base 1 Size Memory Base 2 Size Slot 2 QO Network Serial Number A ISA A SCSI IRQ Q Fixed Q Changeable LISA Plug and Play UA Video DRQ L Fixed Q Changeable C PCI C Other I O Base Memory Base 1 Size Memory Base 2 Size Slot 3 QO Network Serial Number Q PCI A SCSI IRQ 11 UA Video A Other D 4 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual ll Resource Maps The resource maps list the preassign
66. tem VGA BIOS 2 E4000 EFFFF default or C0000 CBFEF F OFFEFF System BIOS aera FFF000 FFFFFF High memory copy A BFFFFH System VGA 2 oe FE000000 FEFFFFFF High memory linear buffer D 8 E Master Resource Chart Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Static resources dynamic resources and all possible settings are listed here The availability of the settings depends on the operating system you are using Devices labeled 1 can be disabled to free resources Devices labeled 2 are automatically disabled when a video card is installed in an expansion slot Desk Station V Plus 5 25 Drive Bay 180 187 386 387 150 157 356 357 or 130 137 336 337 M Device 1 O Addresses in hex Y y IRQ in decimal DMA Addresses in hex 1F0 1F7 3F6 170 177 376 1ST Hard Disk ae Rn 3 4 5 7 9 10 Drive HDD 1 180 187 3D6 11 14 or 15 150 157 356 or 130 137 336 1F0 1F7 3F6 170 177 37 2ND HDD 1 in P 197 i Desk Station V i 3 4 5 7 9 10 110 117 316 Plus SelectBay or 180 187 386 11 14 or 15 925 Drive Bay 150 157 356 ot 130 137 3B6 3F8 3FF COM1 Built in Modem 2F8 2FF COM2 3 4507 3E8 3EF COMO or AS 2E8 2EF COM4 ls x ORO 1F0 1F7 3F6 3F7 Internal SelectBay Desk 170 177 376 377 Station V Plus uec rad 3 4 5 7 9 10 SelectBay or oun 11 14 or 15 Desk Station V Plus Worksheets and Resource Maps D 9 Memory y D
67. the computer and slides the computer toward the front 5 Use both hands to guide the computer while the Desk Station ejects it When the docking indicator turns orange remove the computer from the Desk Station V Plus Manual Undocking To manually remove the computer from the Desk Station V Plus follow these steps Turn the Key lock on the right side of the Desk Station V Plus counterclockwise and set it to the Emergency position fg EMERGENCY 2 Turn the computer off 4 12 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual E 3 Slide the emergency release lever on the left side of the Desk Station V Plus toward the back to undock the computer from the Desk Station V Emergency Release Plus Lever Emergency Release Lever 4 Facing the front of the computer grasp the computer firmly with both hands and slide it straight out 5 Remove the computer If you encounter resistance check to see that the computer is fully detached If it is not repeat step 3 CAUTION When you remove the computer pull it straight forward with both hands on the front Do not wiggle the computer back and forth while it is connected to the Desk Station V Plus Excessive movement can damage the connector Using the Desk Station V Plus 4 13 Using Ports The Desk Station V Plus replaces the function of most of your computer s built in ports and adds additional ports This section explains how to use the Desk Station V Plus s ports in c
68. the computer from the Desk Station V Plus With the addition of the Noteworthy Computer Lock you can secure the Desk Station V Plus to an immovable object You can use the Security Ring to attach the Desk Station V Plus to an immovable object Introduction 1 5 Using Your Desk Station V Plus Select a Place To Work Your Desk Station V Plus is designed to be used in a variety of circumstances and locations However by giving some thought to your work environment you can protect the Desk Station and make your work hours more comfortable Your Work Area Use a flat surface with enough room to operate your equipment If you re planning to use a printer or other external device make sure there is enough space for it as well To keep your Desk Station in prime operating condition make sure your work area is free from K2 eo dust moisture and direct sunlight SN eo liquids and corrosive chemicals iN eo objects that generate a strong electromagnetic field such as stereo speakers or speakerphones K2 eo rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature changes such as air conditioner vents or heaters extreme heat cold or humidity Operate the Desk Station within a temperature range of 40 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit 5 to 35 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 20 to 80 percent Keep Yourself Comfortable Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people spend more time
69. ting processing with a request device sends a request through an Interrupt ReQuest IRQ line The IRQ lines can be assigned to a variety of devices Depending upon the device you use you may or may not need an IRQ assignment Each device must use a unique IRQ line for the system to function properly Verify that the device you are adding does not conflict with the existing configuration Most expansion cards let you select an IRQ line using switches or jumpers This table lists the default assigned to each IRQ line by the computer and or Desk Station V Plus 3 8 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual O and Base Address Some devices require a unique base Input Output I O address Most cards that require a base memory address let you select one either with switches or jumpers on the card itself or with a software setup program Computer Memory Map Default Settings The following memory map shows which memory locations are used by the computer and which locations are free to be used by an expansion card Consult the card s manual to determine its requirements If you are still not sure of the memory locations available for your expansion card contact your dealer OKB 00000H 256KB CONVENTIONAL CONVENTIONAL MEMORY 40000H MEMORY 639KB 9FCOOH EXTENDED BIOS DATA AREA 640KB A0000H RESERVED FOR SYSTEM USE 768KB C0000H PPER LUE USER AREA AREA 896KB E4000H RESERVED FOR SYSTEM USE 1024KB 100000H HIGH MEMORY EXTENDED MEMOR
70. two units The expansion slots let you install a combination of up to two full length ISA or PCI expansion cards and one half length PCI expansion card To install a card open the top cover remove the metal exterior panel that protects the slot and insert the card Preparing the Desk Station V Plus 3 1 Chapter 3 Preparing the Desk Station V Plus This chapter explains how to install expansion cards and connect your computer to the Desk Station V Plus Before installing an expansion card confirm that the Desk Station V Plus can support it Set up the card following the instructions in the card s documentation If you are using Windows 3 1 or Windows for Workgroups or installing an ISA card in a Windows 95 system consider how the new card will affect other cards your computer and the Desk Station V Plus For example What are the power requirements for your expansion card iN eo What Interrupt ReQuest line settings IRQ will you assign your card What Direct Memory Access DMA ReQuest line settings DRQ will you assign your card SN eo What Input Output address settings will you assign your card NOTE The Desk Station V Plus does not support expansion cards requiring a 4 77 MHz clock rate for proper operation Before buying a card check to see that it does not require operation at 4 77 MHz The Desk Station V Plus and Expansion Cards The Desk Station V Plus has two full length expansion slots and
71. using their computers However with a little care and proper use of the equipment you can work comfortable throughout the day Desk Station V Plus User s Manual In addition to the hints provided in the following sections there are a number of books available on ergonomics repetitive strain injury and repetitive stress syndrome Placement of the Computer Proper placement of the computer the Desk Station V Plus and external devices is important to avoid stress related injuries Place the Desk Station V Plus on a flat level surface at a comfortable height and distance Your arms and hands should be in a relaxed position with your forearms parallel to the floor The display should be no higher than eye level 0 Leave enough room for any external devices you will use such as an external monitor keyboard or mouse Maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly You should be able to type without twisting your torso or neck and you should be able to see the display panel without slouching Adjust the display panel to avoid glare 0 If you use a paper holder set it about the same height and distance as the monitor Seating and Posture Proper seating is one of the primary factors in reducing work strain Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than a conventional chair Whichever type your choose refer to the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum
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73. y pressing the undocking switch on the front of the desk station When the Key lock is set to the BLOCK position the computer cannot be undocked from the Desk Station V Plus Setting the Key lock to the BLOCK position locks the top cover and the expansion bay access cover preventing unauthorized access to the expansion slots inside the Desk Station V Plus When the Key lock is in the EMERGENCY position you can manually undock the computer from the Desk Station V Plus in the case of an emergency such as a power failure CAUTION Turn the key fully right or left to make sure the lock is secure Remove the key and store it after docking the computer and securing the lock 4 6 Desk Station V Plus User s Manual Turning the Computer On and Off This section describes how to turn the computer on and off when it is connected to the Desk Station V Plus Before you switch on the computer s power make sure you ve completed all appropriate setup steps from the preceding chapter You should have all the peripherals you plan to use already attached and powered on Specifically if you have installed a SCSI device in the expansion bay and or attached SCSI devices to the SCSI port you must turn all of them on before turning the System Desk Station V Plus on Also the SCSI interface cable attached to the SCSI port should be connected to at least one SCSI device and properly terminated If it is not remove it If your computer is not running with W

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