NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors
Tested Compatible System
Title: AST Bravo MS P/75
Entry Number: 1961
Last Updated: <<Date June 17, 1997>>
Effective Date: July 18 1995
NEXTSTEP Release Tested: 3.3
Product Vendor:
| Kerry Austin AST Computer 16215 Alton Parkway Mail Stop 2-83 Irvine, CA 92718 Tel. 714 727-4141 |
Explanation of Compatibility Testing
NEXTSTEP Compatible systems are tested by third parties using a test procedure developed by NeXT. NeXT approves the use of the "NEXTSTEP Compatible" designation for these systems based on the completeness of the test results submitted by these NeXT-trained 3rd parties.
For more detailed information on the NICE program, please refer to NeXTanswers document 1903_Compatible_Systems_Tested_With_NEXTSTEP.rtf
Note: NeXT accepts no support responsibilities or liability whatsoever for any system authorized to use the "NEXTSTEP Compatible" designation, nor does NeXT represent that their test procedures or training--even if followed exactly by the 3rd party performing the test work--are in any way complete or exhaustive. Known or unknown errors may be present in configurations which are designated as "NEXTSTEP Compatible" which could adversely affect the operation of these systems. Support for compatible systems may be provided by the PC vendor or System integrator.
Tested Components:
The submitter reports testing a system configuration consisting of the following components(*):
System CPU Board(s)
CPU: Intel Pentium
speed: 75 MHz
RAM: 16MB Maximum tested
ISA slots: 3
EISA slots: 0
PCI slots: 2
VLB slots: 0
PCMCIA slots: 0
BIOS: AST BIOS
version: 1.06
Jumper/Switch settings:
All jumpers in factory default position:
E1: 2-3
E2: OFF
E3: ON
E4-E7: OFF
E4-E7: ON
IDE Controller(s)
on-board controller
SCSI Controller(s)
Manufacturer:
Model name:
Model number:
Revision:
BIOS Rev. #:
Interface Type:
SCSI ID:
Jumper/Switch settings:
CD-ROM Drive(s)
Manufacturer:
Model name:
Model number:
Revision:
Interface Type:
SCSI ID:
Jumper/Switch settings:
Hard Drive(s)
Manufacturer: Maxtor
Model name:
Model number: 7540AV
Revision: HDA 04P2, PCBA 10P1, UNIQUE 01P1
Interface Type: IDE
Size:
SCSI ID: n/a
Jumper/Switch settings:
Floppy Drive(s)
Manufacturer: Alps Electric Co.
Model name: DF334H015A
Model number:
Graphics Adaptor(s)
Manufacturer: ATI
Model name: OEM Mach64
Video RAM: 2MB
RAM Type: VRAM
Interface: PCI
BIOS Rev. #: 113-25509-101
Serial Port(s)
Ports: COM1, COM2
UART: 16550
Parallel Port(s)
On-board, LPT1
Keyboard(s)
Manufacturer: AST
Model name: SK-1100
Interface: PS/2
# of keys: 101
Jumper/Switch settings:
Mice and Other Pointing Devices
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Model name: Mouse Port Compatible Mouse 2.0A
Interface: PS/2
Jumper/Switch settings:
LAN Adaptor(s)
Manufacturer: Intel
Model name: Etherexpress Pro/10
Interface: ISA
Connectors:
Jumper/Switch settings:
Sound Card(s)
Manufacturer:
Model name:
Interface:
Jumper/Switch settings:
Monitor(s)
Manufacturer: AST
Model name: ASTVision 4l
Size: 14
Max resolution: 1024x768x70Hz
Jumper/Switch settings:
Note that only the specific components listed were tested.
Setup and Installation
Hardware Setup:
See above for individual setup instructions for each adaptor.
CMOS settings:
To Access:
Press Ctrl-Alt-Esc during startup
Settings:
Floppy and Boot
Floppy Drives
Floppy Drive Adapter....Built-in
Floppy Disk 1...........1.44MB 3.5"
Floppy Disk 2...........None
Logical Drive A/B.......Floppy Drive 1/2
Boot Options
Keyboard Error..........Report as error
Num Lock................Off at boot
Boot Device.............Try floppy first
POST Testing............Normal
Power Conservation
Hard Disk Timeout.......[0] minutes
Primary Hard Drives
Hard Disk Adapter.........Built-in
First Hard-Disk Type....Auto
Heads...................32
Cylinders...............523
Sectors per track.......63
Write precomp...........523
Landing zone............523
Second Hard-Disk Type...Auto
Heads...................---
Cylinders...............---
Sectors per track.......---
Write precomp...........---
Landing zone............---
Secondary Hard Drives
Hard Disk Adapter.........Built-in
First Hard-Disk Type....Auto
Heads...................---
Cylinders...............---
Sectors per track.......---
Write precomp...........---
Landing zone............---
Second Hard-Disk Type...Auto
Heads...................---
Cylinders...............---
Sectors per track.......---
Write precomp...........---
Landing zone............---
Video and Memory
Video
Primary adapter.........Color
Video Adapter...........EGA/VGA
Memory
Total Memory Size.......16MB
External Cache Size.....256KB
Ports
Parallel port.............378h, IRQ7
Parallel port type........Standard
Serial port 1.............3F8h
Serial port 2.............2F8h
Mouse
Built-in mouse port.....Enable
User Security
Password
User password...........None
Security protection
Walk 'n' lock duration..[0] minutes
Admin Security
Password
Admin password................None
Security protection
Setup Privilege...............User and Admin
BIOS Update...................User and Admin
Change user password..........User and Admin
Minimum password size.........[0] characters
Read-Only ISA configuration...READ/WRITE
Read-Only floppy drive........READ/WRITE
Read-only I/O port............READ/WRITE
Boot options
Prompt for setup...............Display
System Info
Revisions
BIOS..................1.06
Keyboard controller...1.01
BIOS loader...........1.00
System Serial Number....035ACP000711
Asset Tag...............
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 ATI Mach64 driver, 1734_ATIMach64DisplayDriver.pkg.compressed from NeXTanswers or NeXT Support.
Driver settings:
Use Configure.app to load and configure the following drivers:
Display
ATIMach64DisplayDriver
Display Mode: Height: 768 Width: 1024 Refresh: 70Hz ColorSpace: RGB:256/8
Pointing Device
PS2Mouse
Inverted: No
Resolution: 150
Class Names: PS2Mouse
IRQ Levels: 12
Network
Intel82595NetworkDriver
I/O Ports: 0x300-0x30F
IRQ Levels: 10
SCSI
none
Audio
System Beep
Style: Plain
Duration: 100
Frequency: 880
Other
ISA/EISA Bus Support
PCI Bus Support
PS/2-Style Keyboard
Floppy Disk Drive
On-Board Serial Ports
IDE Disk Controller for large disks
On-Board Parallel port
Known Problems
No unusual problems were reported by the submitter during testing of this system.
See Also: (None)