CPU: Intel Pentiumspeed: 75 MHzRAM: 40MBMB maximum testedISA slots: 3EISA slots:PCI slots: 2VLB slots:PCMCIA slots:
NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors
Tested Compatible System
Title: Intel Advanced/MN
Entry Number: 1980
Last Updated: <<Date June 17, 1997>>
Effective Date: August 21 1995
NEXTSTEP Release Tested: 3.3
Product Vendor:
Clearsoft, Inc.
2665-168th Ave S.E.
Bellevue, WA 98008-5511
206/562-9848 (voice)
206/562-9847 (fax)
ecgiii@aol.com (e-mail)
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:
Clearsoft reports testing a system configuration consisting of the following components:
Summary information only. Contact for more specific configuration information
System CPU Board(s)
CPU: Intel Pentium
speed: 75 MHz
RAM: 40MBMB maximum tested
ISA slots: 3
EISA slots:
PCI slots: 2
VLB slots:
PCMCIA slots:
SCSI Controller(s)
Manufacturer: n/a
Model name:
Interface Type:
CD-ROM Drive(s)
Manufacturer: Sony
Model name: CDU55
Interface Type: ATAPI
Hard Drive(s)
Manufacturer: Western Digital
Interface Type: EIDE
Size: 1600MB
Graphics Adaptor(s)
Manufacturer: Intel
Model name: onboard
Video RAM: 1MB
RAM Type: DRAM 70nS
Interface: PCI (integrated)
Serial Port(s)
Ports: 2
UART: 16C550
Parallel Port(s)
on-board, LPT1
Keyboard(s)
Manufacturer: BTC
Model name: Professional
Interface: PS/AT with PC/2 adaptor
# of keys: 101
Mice and Other Pointing Devices
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Model name: Microsoft Ergonomic
Interface: PS/2
LAN Adaptor(s)
Manufacturer: Cogent
Model name: eMaster+
Interface: PCI
Connectors: BNC, AUI, *TP
Sound Card(s)
Manufacturer: n/a
Model name:
Interface:
Monitor(s)
Manufacturer: AST
Model name: SVGA
Size: 14"
Max resolution: 800x600x72
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 <F1> during bootup
Settings:
Factory settings (PCI will autoconfigure)
ECU settings (EISA-bus systems only):
n/a
Special installation instructions:
You will need the EIDE/ATAPI driver,
1838_EIDE_Driver.pkg.compressed
available from NeXTanswers or NeXT support
You will need the Generic S3 driver,
1736_S3_Generic_Display_Driver.pkg.compressed
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 (ver 3.31)
SCSI
none
Audio
none
Other
EIDE and ATAPI Device Controller (v3.31)
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
1. Cannot startup in Graphics mode. Set Configure.app, Expert..., Bootup Graphics to "No" to force bootup in verbose mode.
2. Sometimes front-panel soft power-off does not work (in this case, use rear panel hard power-off).
3. Install ATAPI CD-ROM drive as Slave to Harddisk on primary IDE channel. Do not install as sole Master on secondary IDE as suggested in NextAnswers #1838.
See Also: (None)