BC F Series
Chapter 2 - Hardware

Configurable Hardware Options

The options described below are supported by the BC F Series processors.

Ethernet

A 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller is integrated onto each BC F Series processor. This controller is configured with software. Refer to Chapter 4 - Technical Reference for specific configurable Ethernet options.

EMI Suppression Filter Kit

To ensure compliance with CE Mark specification EN55022, each BC F Series processor equipped with an Ethernet adapter and destined for a European installation site is accompanied by one EMI Suppression Filter kit. Each kit contains two "clamp on" ferrite EMI filters; one for the RJ-11 line busy cable, and one for the RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet cable. To install the filter kit, refer to "EMI Suppression Filter Installation" in Chapter 3.

The EMI Suppression Filter is not required for Token Ring cables and is required for the line busy cable ONLY if this feature is being used.

Reset Loss of DCD / DSR

The BC F Series Board can be configured to perform a hardware reset when the Data Carrier Detect (DCD) or Data Set Ready (DSR) signal changes from true to false on the COM1 serial port. This feature is designed for use in remote communication applications where the BC F Series is used to host dial in sessions through the COM Port on a network, as it forces the BC F Series host to reset after each session. The reset causes the BC F Series hardware to return to its initial state and also prevents the next dial in user from accessing data left in memory by the previous user. This function is available on COM1 only.

Video

A hardware switch can be set to disable the on board video controller. If this controller is disabled, an external video controller with a video BIOS at address C0000 hexadecimal must be installed. Refer to Chapter 4 - Technical Reference for information on resolution support.

Cubix Supervisory System

Cubix offers an optional Supervisory System for BC F Series processor management. The Supervisory System requires installation of an IES (Intelligent Environmental Sensor) module in each Cubix subsystem being supervised except ERS/FT II. This IES module communicates with the BC processors in the subsystem via a hardware interrupt which is configurable as IRQ 10 or IRQ 15 on each BC. If no IES is installed, configure the BC for no Cubix Supervisory interrupt. In older subsystems this interrupt should be configured for the PA 3030 supervisory processor (the PA 3030 was the predecessor to IES).

Mouse

A PS/2 style mouse port is included on each BC processor. The mouse may be connected to the BC F Series via a Cubix multiplexer or by installing an separate adapter (refer to Chapter 3 - Installation). If a mouse is installed, the mouse interrupt (IRQ 12) must be enabled in the hardware configuration. The "Mouse Support Options" in the Advanced CMOS Setup section of the BIOS Setup Utilities must be "Enabled" (refer to the American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Configuration Program User’s Guide).

SCSI Termination

Termination for the SCSI cable is enabled or disabled with a hardware switch on the board. SCSI termination should be enabled when the SCSI cable terminates at the BC processor or if the SCSI interface is not used. Refer to the SCSI Drive Installation section in Chapter 3 for more information on SCSI termination.

PCI Extension

To accomplish PCI bus extension, an optional PCI Bus Extender card may be installed on any of the following BC boards:

• BC 5133F/SE
• BC 5166F/SE
• BC 5200F/SE
• BC5133F/SP
• BC 5166F/SP
• BC 5200F/SP

If planning to use this feature, refer to "PCI Extension - Overview and Installation" in Chapter 3.

PCI MIB (Master Interconnect Board), configurations and Electronic Over Current Protection are discussed in the documentation accompanying the Series II Subsystem.

Note: The only subsystem supporting PCI extension is the ERS/FT II.

BC F Series Switch Settings

For an explanation of the features controlled by the BC F Series switch settings, refer to Chapter 4 - Technical Reference. Figure 2 - 1 shows the connector and switch locations on the BC F Series. Tables 2 - 1 and 2 - 2 define the settings for switch location S1 and S2.

Figure 2-1, BC F Series Board

Table 2-1
BC F Series Reset on Loss of DCD or DSR (Switch S1)

Table 2-2
BC F Series Switch S2 Summary

Note! The Ethernet controller may be disabled from the "Chipset" option of the AMI BIOS Setup. If enabled, the Ethernet controller uses IRQ 5. The only way to release this interrupt for other devices is to disable the on board controller via the Setup utility.

I/O Connections

The headers and connectors on the BC F Series boards should be connected to the subsystem as indicated in Table 2 - 3.

When the BC F Series is installed in a Cubix ERS/FT Series II subsystem, all connections to the multiplexer are made via headers J1 and J3. When the BC is installed in an ERS/FT subsystem, Cubix supplies a special cable that connects J3 to the 3 separate connectors on the multiplexer.

Table 2 - 3
Cubix Enclosure I/O Connections - BC F Series

Specifications - BC F Series

Processor

Real Time CMOS Clock

Memory Support

Video Support

Keyboard/Mouse Support

Communications Ports

Disk Support

Ethernet Port

Line Busy

SCSI-2 Port

Other Input/Output

Communications Processor Characteristics

Power

BC 5133F/SE/SP - If equipped with 8 to 64 MB RAM

BC 5133F/SE/SP - If equipped with 128 MB RAM

BC 5166F/SE/SP - If equipped with 8 to 64 MB RAM

BC 5166F/SE/SP - If equipped with 128 MB RAM

BC 5200F/SE/SP - If equipped with 8 to 64 MB RAM

BC 5200F/SE/SP - If equipped with 128 to 384 MB RAM

Environmental

Physical Measurements

Warranty

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