Globalyst 620 system board
NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors
Certified System
| Title: | Globalyst 620 |
| Entry Number: | 1973 |
| Last Updated: | September 14 1995 |
| Tested With: | 3.3 |
Product Vendor:
AT&T GIS
Explanation of Certification
To ensure a high level of compatibility and support for PC-compatible system configurations, NeXT has developed a process for comprehensively testing specific configurations for compatibility with NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors.
In this process, the NeXT Quality Assurance group subjects each specific system configuration to a suite of compatibility tests. If a system configuration passes the test suite, it is considered certified. Only the manufacturing revisions of a system unit and its add-on cards listed in the NeXTAnswer are considered certified. Once a configuration is certified, NeXT creates a detailed NeXTanswers document (like this one) that lists the specific configuration tested, plus any setup information required to configure the system for NEXTSTEP.
Because of the detailed information that's available on certified configurations, NeXT delivers the best technical support on them. Keep in mind that a system platform might be loosely referred to as "certified" if it has one or more certified configurations, but all the benefits of certification are available only to users of the specific certified configurations.
Note:NeXT certification does not necessarily mean a configuration is error-free. Certified systems may contain detected or undetected compatibility problems. Be sure to read all Known Problems before beginning installation.
Certified Components:
NeXT has certified a system configuration consisting of the following components(*):
System CPU Board(s)
Globalyst 620 system board
| CPU: | Intel Pentium, 100 MHz |
| RAM: | 32MB maximum tested | |
| ISA slots: | 3 | |
| PCI slots: | 2 | |
| BIOS name: | Phoenix, AT&T | |
| BIOS version: | 4.04, 1.01.00 |
Jumper/Switch Settings:
All jumpers in factory default position
IDE Controller(s)
n/a
SCSI Controller(s)
| Manufacturer: | Adaptec | |
| Model name: | AHA-2940 | |
| Model number: | 2940 | |
| Revision: | F | |
| BIOS Rev. #: | 1.11S, 589204-00 B | |
| Interface Type: | PCI |
Jumper/Switch Settings:
n/a
CD-ROM Drive(s)
Hard Drive(s)
| Manufacturer: | Segate | |
| Model name: | Hawk | |
| Model number: | ST31230N | |
| Interface Type: | SCSI | |
| Size: | 1 Gig |
Floppy Drive(s)
| Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Model number: | JU-257A655P |
Jumper/Switch Settings:
n/a
Graphics Adaptor(s)
| Manufacturer: | S3 | |
| Model name: | Trio 64 | |
| Video RAM: | 2 Megs | |
| RAM Type: | DRAM | |
| Interface: | PCI(integrated) | |
| BIOS Rev. #: | Phoenix 12409897C |
Jumper/Switch Settings:
n/a
Serial Port(s)
| Ports: | 2 | |
| UART: | 16550 |
Parallel Port(s)
on-board, LPT1
Keyboard(s)
| Manufacturer: | AT&T | |
| Interface: | PS/2 | |
| # of keys: | 101 |
Jumper/Switch Settings:
n/a
Mice and Other Pointing Devices
| Manufacturer: | Logitech | |
| Interface: | PS/2 |
Jumper/Switch Settings:
n/a
LAN Adaptor(s)
| Manufacturer: | Cogent | |
| Model name: | EM960C EMaster+ PCI | |
| Interface: | PCI | |
| Connectors: | BNC, AUI, TP. place * next to tested |
Jumper/Switch Settings:
n/a
| Manufacturer: | SMC | |
| Model name: | PCI EtherPower (SMC 8432) | |
| Interface: | PCI | |
| Connectors: | BNC, TP |
Jumper/Switch Settings:
n/a
Sound Card(s)
| Manufacturer: | Creative Labs | |
| Model name: | Vibra 16 | |
| Interface: | ISA |
Jumper/Switch Settings:
All shorted execpt DAS0 and IS0 open
Monitor(s)
| Manufacturer: | Panasonic (AT&T logo) | |
| Model name: | TX-D1751NM | |
| Size: | 17" | |
| Max resolution: | 1280x1024x76Hz |
Jumper/Switch Settings:
n/a
Note that only the firmware and hardware revision numbers specified are certified. Occasionally vendors may modify firmware or hardware characteristics without changing model numbers. Only systems with firmware and hardware revisions actually tested by NeXT have been certified.
Setup and Installation
Hardware Setup:
See above for individual setup instructions for each adaptor.
CMOS settings:
To Access:
Press F2 during startup
Settings:
Diskette A: 1.44MB
Diskette B: Not Installed
IDE Adapter 0 Master: (None)
IDE Adapter 0 Slave: (None)
IDE Adapter 1 Master: (None)
IDE Adapter 1 Slave: (None)
Video System: EGA/VGA
Memory Cache: External-enabled, CPU Internal-enabled
Memory Shadow:
Video Shadow: Enabled
Shadow Memory Regions: All disabled
Boot Sequence: A: then C:
NumLock: Auto
System Memory: 640K
Extended Memory: 31M
Integrated Peripherals:
Serial Port 1: Com1 (3F8/IRQ4)
Serial Port 2: Com2 (2F8/IRQ3)
Parallel Port: 378/IRQ7
Parallel Port Mode: Bi-Directional
Diskette Controller: Enabled
Primary IDE controller: Enabled
Secondary IDE controller: Enabled
PS/2 Mouse Port: Enabled
Monitor Settings:
640x480: 72Hz
800x600: 72Hz
1024x768: 70Hz
1280x1024: 72Hz
Auto-Detect Refresh Rate: Disabled
Feature Connector: Disabled
PCI IRQ Routing:
Selected IRQ for PCI slot 1: Auto
Selected IRQ for PCI slot 2: Auto
DRAM Parity: Disabled
Plug and Play OS: No
Reset Config Data: No
Large Disk access: DOS/Windows
Security: Disabled
Power saving: Disabled
ECU settings (EISA-bus systems only):
n/a
Special installation instructions:
Since this configuration does not include a CD-ROM drive, you will need to either install NEXTSTEP over a network or install a CD-ROM drive.
You will need the Generic S3 Display driver,
1736_S3_Generic_Display_Driver.pkg.compressed
This driver is available from NeXTanswers or NeXT Support.
If you choose to use the SMC network adapter, you will need the DECchip21140 network driver,
1926_DECchip21140NetworkDriver.pkg.compressed.
This driver is available from NeXTanswers or NeXT Support.
Driver settings:
Use Configure.app to load and configure the following drivers:
Display
S3 Generic PCI Display Driver
Network
Cogent EM960 PCI Ethernet Adapter
SCSI
Adaptec 2940 SCSI Driver
Audio
SoundBlaster16
DMA Channels: 1 5
I/O Ports: 0x0220-0x0233 0x330-0x331
IRQ Levels: 5
Other
ISA/EISA Bus Support(ver 3.30)
PCI Bus Support(ver 3.30)
PS/2 Style Keyboard (ver 3.30)
Floppy Disk Drive (ver 3.30)
On Board Serial Ports (ver 3.30)
On Board Parallel Port (ver 3.30)
Known Problems
The Sound Blaster 16 drivers work for sound playback with the Sound Blaster Vibra card. However, if the input gain settings in Preferences are adjusted, then you will lose the ability to record.
The work around is to go into terminal and type the following:
"dremove NeXT1 MicrophoneGain"
Then reboot. This should re-enable recording
| See Also: | (None) |