7568-C40/D40 (25MHz 486) M82G3252.EXE 7568-D40 Reference Diskette (Files dated 93) 7568_C40.EXE 7568-C40 Reference Diskette 7568-D40 BIOS Upgrade C40 to D40 NOTE: The files on M41G3668.EXE are older than these! 7568-040/150 (25MHz 386)
scsitape.dgs 7568 Streaming Tape Diagnostics The gearbox 7568 when it has an external 8mm, 4mm or 1/4 in scsi tape attached will try and load advanced diagnostics than lock up. The problem is that the external scsi tape diags do not recognize the slot 9 scsi controller, which is where the scsi controller resides. To verify this, disconnect the external tape drive, run advanced diagnostics. If you can run the diagnostics cleanly, than the problem exists with down level scsi diagnostic files. FIX: Obtain version 1.03 of the SCSITAPE.DGS files.
189-155 IBM GEARBOX MODEL 800
(7568-040/150) 7568
Front Software
for the Gearbox
7568 Front 7568 Serial Number Location Took me a few months to notice it... Look on the left side of the case half-way up. There is a slight depression along the inner edge. The SN runs vertically. The SN is printed on a sticker that is the same color as the case, so it won't stick out when you look for it. Remove Front Panel Rotate the two knobs to the unlocked position. Both knobs will be horizontal in unlocked position. Note- they rotate in opposite directions! The panel will rotate on it's tabs on the upper edge. Once the panel comes out to about 45 degrees, pull down and the panel will unhook itself from the compartment. Remove
Top Panel Remove
Shrouds Insert
Shrouds Software
for the Gearbox Use of OS/2 SE and EE Versions 1.2 and 1.3 will result in a "system hang" problem when Control-Alt-Delete (C-A-D) is entered. If C-A-D is entered, the system must be reset or powered down and restarted. This is the same as on the previous C40 system. GEARBOX Language Extensions are
available for various operating systems. Language
Extensions provide the ability to take full advantage
of the unique error notification and orderly
shutdown/startup capabilities of the GEARBOX Model 800
system. Interposer Cards Installation of supported PS/2 form factor Micro Channel adapters in the GEARBOX Model 800 system require the use of the applicable interposer card to interface with the system backplane. Available interposer cards are feature numbers 6224, 6225 and 6875. 16-Bit
Micro Channel Adapter Interposer (#6224)
16-Bit Micro Channel Video Adapter
Interposer (#6225) 32-Bit
Micro Channel Adapter Interposer (#6875)
16-bit ISA Adapter FRU 16F2527XM The ISA adapter fits into J2 (AMP #645405-1). The bracket on the adapter extends upward past the top of the image. P1 and P2 are similar to the sockets used on 8580 memory cards. They are AMP 532505-1. There are NO ICs whatsoever on this adapter. Tony sez "It's G-R-R-R-E-A-T! (well, not exactly) NOTE: NOTE: PS/2 adapters
should not be installed in the slot #9 position. This is
due to limitations with setup and diagnostic code
recognizing such adapters in that position. Installing Adapters into Shrouds WARNING If an adapter is installed and operated without being secured in an adapter cradle, it may seriously damage the card and the system unit. Ed. My bet- if a card pulls partway out of an interposer (say a SCSI adapter while you are trying to attach a SCSI cable to it) then it might not be good. To ensure proper airflow, remove the Air-Blocks from the top of shrouds in which adapters will be installed. This secures an adapter within a shroud.
The cradle has mounting holes that fit on mating pins
from the shroud. To get one,
you will probably have to Open A
Shroud Use a standard screwdriver to remove both
screws. Insert Tabs Around Thumbscrew
Reattach Alignment Bracket to
Interposer Insert Interposer into Adapter
Cradle Open Shroud Pry
Up Shroud Cover Remove
Air Block Install Interposer Into Shroud
Install Shroud Cover
GEARBOX
MODEL 800 (7568-C40) Attachment support for the PS/2 3.5-inch Rewritable Optical Drive in the PS/2 SCSI Storage Enclosure requires that GEARBOX Model 800 systems shipped from IBM before December 1990, have the PF1193 BIOS and Reference Diskette Upgrade installed. LIMITATIONS: Use of Versions 1.2 and 1.3 of these products will result in a "system hang" problem if Control-Alt-Delete (C-A-D) is entered through the keyboard. C-A-D should not normally be used with the GEARBOX Model 800. The key switch "Reset" position is provided for this purpose. If C-A-D is entered, the system will have to be powered down and restarted, or the key switch can be used to reset the system. Machine Type 7568 -- Installation and
Operation One of the following IBM installed DASD
content
alternatives may be ordered with the system order, at
the listed additional
charge: The following are available for
customer installation on the GEARBOX Model 800:
GEARBOX
MODEL 800 (7568-040/150) BASE SYSTEM The GEARBOX Model 800 supports the PLANT FLOOR SERIES (TM) Distributed Automation Edition (TM) products and related application programs. Integration of many functions on the standard system cards leaves a higher number of slots available for customer use (up to seven on the Model 040). The GEARBOX Model 800 is based on an Intel 80386 microprocessor, operating at 25 MHz, and supports an optional 80387 Math Co-Processor. The base memory is 8MB on the Model 150, or 4MB (expandable to 8MB) on the Model 040. In addition, the Model 800 will support the 0-16MB Extended Memory Adapter (#6345). All memory is Error Correcting Code (ECC). Performance is further enhanced through 32KB of Cache Memory on the Processor Card, a 120MB SCSI Disk Drive with 23ms access time, and 0.5MB of DASD Cache Memory on the Disk/Diskette Adapter Card. A second 120MB Disk Drive is an optional feature. The Disk/Diskette Adapter Card also contains an external SCSI interface for customer use. Use of this interface requires that the customer provide a software device driver for interface to the intended operating system. No such software device driver file is provided with the system. The GEARBOX Model 800 is supported by IBM PC DOS (Version 3.30/4.0) and OS/2 (SE Version 1.1/1.2 and EE Version 1.1/1.2) operating systems. Language extensions for PC DOS and OS/2 will be available in March of 1990, to take full advantage of the unique error notification and orderly shut-down/start-up capabilities of the system. Five IBM personal computer software
languages are supported: Two configurations of the GEARBOX Model 800 are available. The configurations and brief content summary are as follows. MACHINE TYPE 7568 MODEL 040
NOTE: Initial set-up and loading of diagnostic software on the Model 040 requires the use of the Set-Up and Service Device (#6230). MACHINE TYPE 7568 MODEL 150
OPERATING SYSTEM STATEMENT OF DIRECTION: IBM intends to provide a future Advanced Interactive Executive PS/2 (AIX (TM) PS/2) operating system enhancement that will support the GEARBOX Model 800. The GEARBOX Model 800 supports the following previously announced features. All these feature cards require one of the Micro Channel adapter features (#6224 or #6225) for installation, except the 0-16MB Extended Memory Adapter (#6245). DISK MODULE (#6222): The Disk Module allows for adding DASD to a Model 040. The Disk Module consists of a double-wide shroud and a Disk/Diskette Adapter Card, to be plugged into the Model 040 frame in place of two empty card shrouds. The Disk/Diskette Adapter Card contains 0.5MB of DASD Cache Memory, and supports up to two 120MB Disk Drives and a 1.44MB Diskette Drive installed inside the shroud. The Disk/Diskette Adapter Card also contains an external SCSI interface for customer use. Use of this interface requires that the customer provide a software device driver for interface to the intended operating system. No such software device driver is provided with the system or feature. 120MB DISK DRIVE (#6223): The 120MB Disk Drive is the same as the drive that comes standard on the Model 150. The 120MB Disk Drive can be used along with the Disk Module to provide a disk drive on the Model 040, or can be added to the Model 150 to provide a total of 240MB of Disk Drive capacity. 1.44MB DISKETTE DRIVE (SLIM-LINE) (#6229): The 1.44MB Diskette Drive is the same as that which comes installed on the Model 150. The 1.44MB Diskette Drive can be used along with the Disk Module (#6222) to provide diskette function on a Model 040. The Model 150 is limited to one diskette drive and cannot accept the 1.44MB Diskette Drive in addition to the already installed device. CARD SHROUD (MACHINE TYPE 7568) (#6530): This Card Shroud is the same as those that come standard on the system. The Card Shroud permits installation of adapter cards in extra shrouds for immediate insertion in a GEARBOX Model 800 system, without having to open an installed shroud/card assembly for replacement of the card in the shroud. The Card Shroud could also be used to fill the open positions if the Disk Module were to be removed from a Model 150 system (two Card Shrouds would be needed). NOTE: The Card Shroud (#6530) is not compatible with the IBM 7552 Industrial Computer Processor and System Resource cards, due to different locations of openings in the shroud for LED indicators. The GEARBOX Model 800 supports the following IBM
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