Actionmedia Ii Hardware Installation Guide: For Isa Compatible Computers

ActionMedia II Hardware
Installation Guide
For ISA Compatible Computers
Order Number 615711-001

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-002 1/92
-003 9/92
-004 7/93
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Contents
Preface
Audience ................................
................................
..........................Preface-1
Manual Organization................................ ................................
........Preface-1
Intel Multimedia Publications ................................ ..........................Preface-3
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview................................
................................
................................
.....1-1
Delivery Board Features ................................ ................................
.............1-2
Board Warranty................................ ................................
..........................
1-3
Customer Support ................................ ................................
......................1-8
Chapter 2 Planning A Multimedia Environment
Overview................................
................................
................................
.....2-1
Minimum Host Computer Requirements ................................ ...................2-2
Software Requirements ................................ ................................
..............2-2
Video RAM Requirements ................................ ................................
...........2-3
Basic Playback Hardware Requirements ................................ ....................2-4
Basic Capture Hardware Requirements ................................ .....................2-5
Optional Equipment ................................ ................................
...................2-6
Power Requirements................................ ................................
...................2-7
Video And Graphics Merging Options ................................ ........................2-8
Compatible Peripherals ................................ ................................
............2-15
Chapter 3 Setting Up The Hardware Configuration
Overview................................
................................
................................
.....3-1
Summary Of Configuration Procedures................................ ......................3-3
Disabling The Memory Manager ................................ ................................
.3-4
Running AMSETUP ................................ ................................
....................3-8
Checking And Setting Jumpers ................................ ................................
3-14
Adding Excluded Addresses ................................ ................................
.....3-17
Contents-1
Contents
Chapter 4 Installing The ActionMedia II Boards

And Cables
Overview................................
................................
................................
.....4-1
Summary Of Hardware Installation Procedures................................ .........4-1
Connecting The Capture Module ................................ ...............................
4-3
Removing The Computer Cover................................ ................................
..4-5
Installing The Delivery Board ................................ ................................
.....4-6
Connecting The CD-ROM Drive And Cable ................................ ................4-9
Connecting Video Keying Cable ................................ ...............................
4-12
Connecting Other Optional Equipment ................................ ....................4-21
Connecting Optional Audio Output Equipment ................................ .......4-22
Connecting Optional S-Video Output Equipment ................................ ....4-24
Connecting Optional Capture Source Equipment ................................ ....4-27
Power On................................
................................
................................
..4-35
Appendix A Handling Error Messages, Error Codes,

And Problems
AMSETUP Error Messages ................................ ................................

.........A-3
AMSETUP Problems ................................ ................................
...................A-7
System Startup (POST) Error Codes................................ ...........................
A-9
Monitor Problems ................................
................................
.....................A-17
Appendix B Technical Reference
Overview B-1
Jumper Block E1 Description ................................ ................................
....B-4
Jumper Block E2................................
................................
......................B-12
AM.CFG File Contents ................................................................
.............B-13
Delivery Board Connector Descriptions ................................ ...................B-16
Appendix C Package Contents
Delivery Board Package Contents ................................

..............................
C-2
Capture Module Package Contents (Optional) ................................ ...........C-4
Index
Contents-2
Contents
Figures
Figure 2-1. Location Of VRAM Banks................................ .......................
2-3
Figure 2-2. Example Of Keying................................
................................
.2-8
Figure 2-3. Setup #1 - RGB Overlay System (Analog Keying) ................2-12
Figure 2-6. Setup #2 - VGA Feature Connector System (Digital Keying) 2-14
Figure 3-1. CONFIG.SYS With The 386MAX Lines Disabled ....................3-5

Figure 3-2. Typical AUTOEXEC.BAT With The 386MAX Lines Disabled ..3-6
Figure 3-3. Example Of A Selection Summary Screen ........................... 3-12
Figure 3-4. Location Of Jumpers................................
............................
3-14
Figure 3-5. Factory-Set Jumper Block E1 (Top View)............................. 3-15
Figure 3-6. Factory-Set Jumper Block E2 (Top View)............................. 3-16
Figure 3-7 Sample Entry Of Exclude Addresses in SYSTEM.INI File .....3-18
Figure 4-1. Location Of Support Posts And Strip Pin Connectors............4-4

Figure 4-2. The Back Of A Typical Computer ................................ ...........4-5
Figure 4-3. Metal Retaining Bracket ................................ ........................
4-7
Figure 4-4. Delivery Board Inserted Into Expansion Slot ......................... 4-8
Figure 4-5. Internal SCSI Cable Attached To CD-ROM Drive.................4-10
Figure 4-6. CD-ROM Drive Connection To Delivery Board .....................4-11
Figure 4-7. Example Of RGB Overlay Cable Connections ......................4-14
Figure 4-8. Edge Card VGA Feature Connector And Cable ....................4-17
Figure 4-9. Header VGA Feature Connector And Cable ......................... 4-17
Figure 4-10. VGA Feature Connector Cable Connection On The Delivery
Board ................................
................................
............................
4-18
Figure 4-11. VGA Feature Connector Connection ................................ ..4-19
Figure 4-12. Monitor and Terminator Plug Connection ......................... 4-20
Figure 4-13. Audio Jack ................................ ................................
.........4-23
Figure 4-14. Amplifier LINE Input ................................ ..........................
4-24
Figure 4-15. S-Video Connector On The Delivery Board Bracket ...........4-27
Figure 4-16. S-Video Input ................................ ................................
.....4-27
Figure 4-17. Delivery Board Connector For Capture Cable ....................4-30
Figure 4-18. Cable Connections For Composite Video ........................... 4-32
Figure 4-19. Cable Connections For S-Video (Y/C) ................................ 4-33
Figure 4-20. Cable Connections For RGB Composite Sync Video ..........4-34
Figure 4-21. Cable Connections For RGB Composite Sync
On Green Video ................................ ................................
............4-35
Figure 4-22. Cable Connections For Stereo Audio Source .....................4-36
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Contents
Figure B-1. Jumper Block E1 (Factory-set)................................ ..............B-4

Figure B-2. Configuring The Factory-Set Base I/O Address Jumpers ....B-6
Figure B-3. POST Enabled/Disabled................................ ........................
B-8
Figure B-4. The Factory-Set POST ROM Address And Jumpers ............B-10
Figure B-5. Example Of Changed POST ROM Address Jumpers ..........B-11
Figure B-6. Jumper Block E2 (Factory-set)................................ ............B-12
Figure B-7. Typical AM.CFG File................................
............................B-13
Figure B-8. Delivery Board Connectors ................................ .................B-16
Figure B-9. Monitor: Connector ................................
............................B-17
Figure B-10. S-Video Connector ................................
............................B-18
Figure B-11. Capture Connector ................................
............................B-19
Figure B-12. Audio Connector ................................
...............................B-20
Figure C-1. Delivery Board Package Contents ................................

.........C-3
Figure C-2. Capture Module Package Contents .......................................C-5
Contents-4
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Tables
Table 2-1. ActionMedia II Board Power Requirements ............................. 2-9
Table 2-2. Compatible Hard Drives ................................
........................2-18
Table 2-3. VGA Boards And Test Results ................................ ...............2-19
Table 2-4. Compatible CD ROM Drives ................................ ..................2-22
Table 3-1. Summary of Configuration Procedures................................

....3-3
Table 3-2. 16-KByte Address Ranges For Use By POST And VRAM .......3-21
Table 4-1. Summary of Hardware Installation Procedures....................... 4-2

Table 4-2. Choosing A Video Keying Cable ................................ .............4-14
Table 4-3 Video Format Reference................................
.........................
4-34
Table B-1. Hexadecimal-To-Binary Conversion ................................ .......B-5

Table B-2. POST Address To Binary Conversion ................................ ... B-11
Table B-3. C:AM.CFG File Values ................................
..........................B-15
Contents-5
Preface
This guide provides general information, installation

procedures and troubleshooting methods for the
ActionMedia  II Delivery Board and accessory equipment.
Audience
This guide is intended for those persons responsible for the

installation of the ActionMedia II Delivery Board into a
Personal Computer.
Manual Organization
This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 Describes the ActionMedia  II

Introduction Delivery Board, including warranty
and customer support information.
Chapter 2 Describes the system environment

Planning A requirements for multimedia
Multimedia applications.
Environment
Chapter 3 Provides procedures for

Setting Up The configuring your system for the
Hardware ActionMedia  II board(s) using the
Configuration hardware configuration utility,
AMSETUP, and for changing the
Delivery Board jumper settings.
Chapter 4 Provides hardware installation

Installing The procedures for the ActionMedia  II
ActionMedia  Delivery Board, optionally the
II Boards And ActionMedia  II Capture Module,
Cables accessory cables, and peripheral
devices.
Preface-1
Preface
Appendix A Lists error codes, messages, and

Handling Error general problems that may occur
Messages And during installation and operation
Problems of the ActionMedia  II Delivery
Board, Capture Module, and
software.
Appendix B Provides reference information for

Technical the ActionMedia  II Delivery
Reference Board.
Appendix C Shows the ActionMedia  II

Package Delivery Board Package and
Contents optional Capture Module Package
items.
Preface-2
Preface
Intel Multimedia Publications
Intel Corporation publishes a series of documents describing

Intel multimedia products.
For a complete list of these publications, please contact the

Intel Literature Department at the address provided on
page iii of this guide. If you have a fax machine, use
FaxBACK TM to request multimedia products. To access the
FaxBACK service, call:
1-800-525-3019 (within Continental United States)
1-916-351-3105 (outside Continental United States)
FaxBACK software is telephone key-driven and self-

explanatory.
Preface-3
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the ActionMedia II Delivery Board,

including warranty and customer support information.
Overview
Multimedia integrates full-motion video, high-resolution

still images, audio, text, graphics, and graphics special
effects in an interactive software application.
The ActionMedia II Delivery Board enables your system to

play back full-motion video, high-resolution still images,
high-performance graphics, and high-quality audio from
CD-ROM, hard disk, network, or RAM in an all-digital,
interactive personal computer environment.
For application development (and end-user systems that

use audio/video capture), the ActionMedia II Capture
Module daughter board can be attached to the Delivery
Board. The Capture Module enables motion video, high-
resolution still images, and audio input to be digitized for
storage to hard disk or RAM. The data subsequently can be
compressed and mastered to CD-ROM disc .
Together, these boards enable the use of Indeo video

applications.
1-1
Introduction
Delivery Board Features
The ActionMedia II Delivery Board can be installed in an

Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) compatible (IBM PC
AT compatible) computer that has an Intel386 or Intel486
microprocessor. Features of the Delivery Board include:
Intel 82750PB Pixel Processor operating at
25 MHz, for compression and decompression of video.
Intel 82750DB Display Processor operating at up to
45 MHz. Supports standard VGA-, XGA-, NTSC-, and
PAL-format monitors..
Expandable Video Random Access Memory (VRAM) to
4 MBytes.
Audio Digital Signal Processor (DSP) for high-quality
stereo compression and decompression.
Onboard SCSI interface to an internal CD-ROM drive.
Support for analog merging of RGB source graphics
(including VGA and XGA) and video using an RGB
Overlay Cable.
Support for digital merging (keying) of VGA graphics
and video, using a VGA Feature Connector Cable
(optional).
Support for full-motion playback of up to 30 frames
per second. The Delivery Board supports scalability
of the playback image size from 160x120 to 320x240
or 640x480 pixels.
Support for real-time capture at a resolution (image
dimension) of 160x120 pixels, via the ActionMedia II
Capture Module (optional).
1-2
Introduction
Board Warranty
Intel warrants that the board delivered in this package will

be free from defects in material and workmanship for one
(1) year following the date of purchase. The warranty does
not cover repair or replacement if the board is damaged in
the process of being installed. Intel recommends that you
have your dealer install this board.
The above warranty is in lieu of any other warranty,

whether expressed, implied or statutory, including but not
limited to, any warranty of merchantability, fitness for any
particular purpose, or any warranty arising out of any
proposal, specification, or sample. Intel does not assume
any other liability and does not authorize any person to
assume other liability for Intel.
If the board is found to be defective, Intel, at its option, will

replace the board at no charge except as set forth below, or
refund your purchase price provided that you deliver the
board, along with proof of purchase, either to the company
from whom you purchased it or to Intel with an explanation
of the deficiency. If you ship the board, you must assume
the risk of damage or loss in transit. You must use the
original container (or the equivalent) and pay the shipping
charge.
Intel may replace your board with either new or

reconditioned parts, and any replaced board becomes
Intel's property.
This warranty does not cover replacement of boards

damaged by abuse, accident, misuse, neglect, alteration,
repair, disaster, improper installation, or improper testing.
1-3
Introduction
INTEL WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF

PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR SPECIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OF THIS
BOARD OR INABILITY TO USE IT, EVEN IF THE DEALER
OR INTEL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH LIABILITY OR
OTHER SPECIAL CLAIMS.
1-4
Introduction
Warranty Service
If you require service, within the U.S. call Board Repair at:
1-800-INTEL-4-U
Have your serial number and product description ready.

They will discuss your repair options.
Outside the United States, contact:
Intel Corporation (UK) Limited Intel GmbH

Pipers Way Dornacher Strasse 1
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Fax: 35-80-544030 Fax: 32-23-47-0585
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Introduction
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Introduction
Registration
Please complete and return the Warranty Registration Card

provided with the Delivery Board to Intel to register your
ActionMedia II products. Technical support might be
delayed if the Warranty Card is not returned.
To mail the Warranty Card from outside the United States,

use the labels provided on the card. Warranty Cards
mailed from outside the United States require correct
postage.
1-7
Introduction
Customer Support
For assistance installing the ActionMedia II boards, or for

questions about other ActionMedia II products, contact
your ActionMedia II Delivery Board vendor.
1-8
Chapter 2
Planning A Multimedia Environment
This chapter describes the system environment

requirements for multimedia applications.
Overview
The information in this chapter is provided to help you

determine the type of equipment you need for your
multimedia objectives.
Requirements are listed for:

The personal computer you will be using.
Software that must be loaded on the PC prior to
installation of ActionMedia II products.
Video RAM.
Hardware for playing back video and audio on your
PC.
Hardware for capturing video and audio on your PC.
Hardware for increased performance.
Optional equipment such as a CD-ROM or a VCR.
Total PC power.
Options for merging audio and graphics on your PC
monitor.
The device compatibility sections will help you determine

whether your existing equipment (hard drive, CD-ROM,
VGA board) or devices you are intending to purchase, will
operate properly with the ActionMedia II Delivery Board.
2-1
Minimum Host Computer Requirements
You must have a personal computer (PC) that has a

minimum configuration of:
i386DX PC-AT compatible microprocessor running at
33 MHz.
4 MBytes of Random Access Memory (RAM).
A multisync monitor.
An 8-bit VGA control board running at 60 or 72 Hz,
and capable of up to 256-color video display.
Software Requirements
MS-DOS 5.0 software must be loaded onto your computer

before beginning the hardware configuration and board
installation procedures.
2-2
Video RAM Requirements
The ISA-compatible Delivery Board is capable of supplying up to

4 MBytes of video RAM (VRAM). Most multimedia systems
require only the factory-installed
2 MBytes of VRAM (see Figure 2-1), and will not require extra
VRAM. If your application requires additional memory, contact
your Delivery Board vendor.
1 MByte
VRAM
Banks
Figure 2-1. Location Of VRAM Banks
2-3
Basic Playback Hardware Requirements
To play back audio and video from the ActionMedia II

Delivery Board, your system must have the following
hardware in addition to the minimum host requirements:
An RGB Overlay Cable for analog merging of RGB
graphics and board output. Optionally, a VGA
Feature Connector Cable can be used for digital
merging. These cables are supplied in the Delivery
Board Kit. To determine the cable suitable for your
multimedia needs, refer to the section in this chapter
entitled, "Video And Graphics Merging Options" (page
2-8).
If you are going to use sound, a stereo amplifier or
self-amplified stereo device that can accept standard
LINE-level audio output (0-2.0 Vp-p.) from the
Delivery Board. The audio device must have an input
impedance level of approximately 10 KOhms or
greater.
Headphones are generally low-impedance devices. To
use headphones, plug them into an audio amplifier
rather than directly into the Delivery Board socket.
2-4
Basic Capture Hardware Requirements
In addition to playing back full motion video images and

audio, it is possible to capture video and audio. You must
have the following equipment for audio and video capture
capability, in addition to the minimum host and basic
playback requirements:
An ActionMedia II Capture Module daughter board for
audio and video capture. This module can be
purchased from your Delivery Board vendor.
A video source device (NTSC or PAL) that provides
data in one of these formats:
Composite
S-Video (Y/C)
RGB with composite sync
RGB with sync on green
Examples of such devices include S-VHS VCR s,
consumer-grade VCRs, RGB video cameras, and
laserdisc players.
An audio source device that provides data at one of
these levels:
High LINE level output of 6.0 Vp-p. maximum
(audio CD interface).
Low LINE level output of 2.0 Vp-p. maximum
(standard LINE interface).
MIC output of 60 mVp-p. maximum. If your
microphone does not meet this specification, a
preamp may be necessary.
Examples of such devices include CD players , VCRs,
and microphones.Error! Bookmark not defined.
2-5
Optional Equipment
The following optional equipment can interface with the

ActionMedia II Delivery Board:
A VGA board with a VGA Feature Connector (or an
equivalent connector on the motherboard) .
An internal SCSI CD-ROM drive for video playback.
Only 1X CD-ROM drives are presently supported.
Consult your multimedia software for details about
installing the Microsoft CD-ROM extension driver,
MSCDEX.EXE. An internal SCSI cable is provided
with the ActionMedia II Delivery Board Kit.
S-Video (Y/C) equipment (NTSC or PAL) that can
accept the standard S-Video format output from the
Delivery Board. Examples of S-Video equipment are
S-VHS VCRs, camcorders, and compatible TV
monitors.
Not all multimedia software supports S-Video output.
Refer to the documentation supplied with your
software for compatibility.
2-6
Power Requirements
The total power consumed by all installed devices,

including the ActionMedia II boards, should be calculated
to determine whether or not your current power supply is
sufficient.
CAUTION
IF THE TOTAL POWER CONSUMED BY ALL
DEVICES EXCEEDS THE POWER BUDGET OF
YOUR COMPUTER, YOUR COMPUTER COULD
SHUT OFF, AND LOSS OF DATA COULD
RESULT.
Maximum power consumed by the ISA-compatible

ActionMedia II board is provided in Table 2-1. These
figures assume 2 MBytes of VRAM on the Delivery Board.
Table 2-1. ActionMedia II Board Power Requirements
Voltage Delivery Board Capture Total Power

(2 MBytes VRAM) Module
+5 V 1200 mA 400 mA 8.0 W
+12 V 140 mA 190 mA 4.0 W
-12 V 60 mA 40 mA 1.2 W
2-7
Video And Graphics Merging Options
The ActionMedia II hardware is intended to coexist with a

VGA graphics system. The merging (keying) of a graphics
source (VGA or XGA output) and the video data processed
by the ActionMedia II hardware and driver produces a high
quality display of graphics overlay on video. The video is
only visible on the monitor screen when the graphics is
black in the case of analog keying, or from a programmed
value in the case of digital keying. Figure 2-2 illustrates
keying.
ActionMedia II Hardware-Assisted
Video Output Graphics Output
Me dia Pla ye r
File Dev ice Scale Help
M e dia Play er
File Dev ice Scale Help
Figure 2-2. Example Of Keying
2-8
The ActionMedia II Delivery Board Kit provides cables that

can supply either analog or digital keying signals:
RGB Overlay Cable for analog VGA or XGA graphics
source.
VGA Feature Connector Cables for digital VGA
graphics source.
Check the requirements of your multimedia software to

determine the type of keying that is supported. Table 2-2
provides some advantages and disadvantages for using
analog and digital keying methods. Refer also to the
hardware configuration setups described in this chapter
(pages 2-11 and
2-13).
2-9
Table 2-2. Choosing A Video Keying Cable

Keying Cable To Advantages/Disadvantages
Method Use
Analog RGB Overlay Advantages:
(recommend- Cable Provides ActionMedia II board
ed method) compatibility with the greatest number of
graphics boards
Provides higher resolution and better color
depth of the video image.
A VGA Feature Connector is not required
on the video board.
Connects externally to the video graphics
and monitor for ease of troubleshooting.
Disadvantages:
May not be supported by all DOS, third-
party software products used with the
ActionMedia II boards.
Digital Edge Card or Advantages:
Header VGA Keying is programmable.
Feature Cable is connected internally between the
Connector VGA board, or a VGA connector on the
Cable motherboard, and the Delivery Board.
Disadvantages:
Some high-performing graphics boards
may not support digital keying.
If you encounter a problem with video
display, you may have to open the
computer to check the VGA Feature
Connector Cable connection.
Digital keying supports only 256
colors from the graphics board.
2-10
Setup # 1: Analog RGB System
This is the preferred hardware configuration for:

Systems using VGA graphics.
Systems using an RGB graphics source other than VGA
(for example, an XGA board).
This setup enables analog keying (merging ) of RGB-source

graphics and Indeo video on the same screen.
As shown in Figure 2-3, an RGB Overlay Cable is installed

externally to route output generated by the RGB source to
the Delivery Board.
2-11
Monitor
Cable
To Delivery Board
To Graphics Video Output
Output Connector Connector
(From VGA, SVGA Board)
Figure 2-3. Setup #1 - RGB Overlay System (Analog Keying)
2-12
Setup #2: Digital VGA System
This is an alternative hardware configuration for VGA

systems when the RGB Overlay Cable (Setup #1) is not
going to be used. Setup #2 enables programmable, digital
keying (merging) of VGA graphics and Indeo video on the
same screen. The digital cable, however, only supports
keying of up to 256 VGA colors.
To use this setup, your VGA board or motherboard must

have a VGA Feature Connector. The connector allows for
transmission of the digital VGA signals to other graphics
boards. If this connector is not available, you can use
Setup #1 to provide analog keying for similar results.
An Edge Card or Header VGA Feature Connector Cable,

provided in the Delivery Board Kit, routes VGA graphics
from the VGA board or motherboard to the Delivery Board.
The Edge Card VGA Feature Connector Cable is used when
the VGA board has an edge card connector at its top edge.
The Header VGA Connector Cable is for a VGA board with a
26-pin VGA Feature Connector on the face of the board.
Figure 2-4 shows an example of the connection of a VGA

Feature Connector Cable between the VGA board and the
Delivery Board.
2-13
Inside Back
VGA Board Of Computer
Chassis
Figure 2-4. Setup #2 - VGA Feature Connector System (Digital Keying)
2-14
Compatible Peripherals
The following sections provide listings of PC peripherals

that have been tested and proven compatible with the
ActionMedia II hardware. The three groups of peripherals
that were tested are:
Hard drives
VGA boards
CD-ROM drives
Carefully check whether or not the peripheral you are

planning to use is in the respective table. A peripheral that
is not listed in the table may either be incompatible or
untested. If you use a peripheral that is not in the table,
performance may not be as expected, due to a compatibility
problem.
2-15
Hard Drives
Table 2-3 lists the hard drives, and their specifications, that
have been tested and proven to be compatible with the
ActionMedia II Delivery Board.
Table 2-3. Compatible Hard Drives
Capacity
Manufacturer Model Type (MBytes) Drive Controller
Quantum* ProDrive SCSI 240 Adaptec 1740A
LP240S
Quantum* ProDrive IDE 120 Dell onboard
LP120 IDE
Quantum* ProDrive IDE 160 NCR onboard
LPS 160 IDE
Conner CP30061 IDE 60 Compaq onboard
IDE
Conner CP30101 IDE 120 Compaq onboard
IDE
Western - Piranha IDE 200 CompuAdd
Digital IDE interface
Seagate ST251 MFM 43 ST506 add-in
FD/HD
Maxtor P-17S SCSI 1642 Adaptec 1542B
Seagate WREN V SCSI 613 Adaptec 1542B
* These drives use a technique called optical encoding to re-calibrate head reposition
due to temperature-dependent metal deformation. The repositioning occurs every
one degree Celsius temperature change. Therefore, temperature fluctuations will
cause data flow interruptions. This is not a problem when using applications that do
not rely on the constant, uninterrupted flow of data.
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Table 2-4 lists the hard drives, and their specifications, that
are reported to work with the ActionMedia II Delivery Board
but have not been tested by Intel.
Table 2-4. Hard Drives Reported As Compatible
Capacity
Manufacturer Model Type (MBytes) Drive Controller
Seagate ST11200N SCSI 1200 Adaptec 1542B/C
Seagate ST41650N SCSI 1600 Adaptec 1542B/C
Micropolis 2112 SCSI 1200 Adaptec 1542B/C
Maxtor P0-12S SCSI 1200 Adaptec 1542B/C
Seagate 43400N SCSI 2900 Adaptec 1542B/C
Maxoptix Tahiti-II SCSI 1000 Adaptec 1542B/C
Magneto Optical
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VGA Boards
Table 2-5 lists the VGA boards that have been tested and
proven to be compatible with the ActionMedia II Delivery
Board. Other drives that are available through the Bulletin
Board may be compatible but have not been tested by Intel.
The tests were implemented using the standard

Microsoft Windows TM 3.1 VGA driver, which is shipped with
every Windows package. The VGA mode 640x480 16-color
was used in all test cases. All VGA boards were terminated
and digitally keyed.
Table 2-5. VGA Boards And Test Results
Manufacturer/Model Test Results

Orchid ProDesigner II Passed all tests. Uses the TSENG LABS
ET4000A VGA controller.
Orchid ProDesigner IIs Passed all tests. Uses the TSENG LABS
ET4000A VGA controller.
Diamond SpeedStar More susceptible to noise than the other
Plus boards. The characters on the screen
become jittery. This problem goes away
when a new VGA Feature Connector Cable
is used. You can obtain new cables from
the ActionMedia II hardware supplier.
Diamond SpeedStar Passed all tests. Uses the Sierra RAMDAC,
Plus Hi Color which makes it possible to display up to
32,768 simultaneous colors on the screen.
Cardinal VGA 742 Passed all tests.
ATI VGA WONDER Playing video for 15 minutes or longer
XL causes the loss of lip synch.
STB PowerGraph Passed all tests.
AHEAD VGA WIZARD Passed all tests.
DELUXE
Sigma Legend Experienced problems with Windows
compatibility.
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Table 2-5. VGA Boards And Test Results (Continued)
Manufacturer/Model Test Results

Trident Impact III Passed all tests.
GENOA SuperVGA 6400A Passed all tests.
VIDEO SEVEN VRAM II Passed all tests.
VIDEO SEVEN VGA 1024i Passed all tests.
VIDEO SEVEN VGA 16 Passed all tests.
PARADISE VGA 1024 Passed all tests.
ATI VGA BASIC Passed all tests.
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CD-ROM Drives
Table 2-6 lists the CD-ROM drives that have been tested
and proven to be compatible with the ActionMedia II
Delivery Board.
CD-ROM drives can be connected to the ActionMedia II

Delivery Board or to any SCSI controller (even sound
boards with SCSI support) and proprietary connections.
Performance differs depending on the controller used.
Table 2-6. Compatible CD ROM Drives
Manufacturer Model Type Description System *

Toshiba TXM-3301 SCSI Standard A,B,C,
D,E,F
Sony CDU-541 SCSI Standard A,B,C,
D,E,F
Creative Labs/ Prop. Standard A
Panasonic
* System Configurations Tested:
A=Dell 320sx D=NCR 3331

B=Dell 450DE E=Compaq 325e
C=Intel 302-25 F=Compaq320sx
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Chapter 3
Setting Up The Hardware Configuration
This chapter provides procedures for configuring your

system for the ActionMedia II board(s) using the hardware
configuration utility, AMSETUP, and for changing the
Delivery Board jumper settings.
Overview
The hardware configuration utility, AMSETUP, is provided

with the ActionMedia II Delivery Board Kit. The utility
determines the best configuration settings for the
ActionMedia II hardware, and creates a configuration file in
the root directory of your C drive: AM.CFG. The
configuration values contained in AM.CFG are read by
some multimedia software installation programs to initialize
parameters used by the software, such as VRAM window
size and base I/O address.
Reasons For Running AMSETUP
AMSETUP must be run anytime a change is made that

affects the configuration values in the AM.CFG file,
especially:
Before installing the ActionMedia II Delivery Board
into your computer.
When the Delivery Board jumper settings are
changed.
When the keying (merging of graphics) configuration
is changed (refer to Chapter 2, "Planning A
Multimedia Environment").
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You need the following information for AMSETUP:

The keying configuration you will be using, either
analog or digital.
The software environment you will use for your
multimedia applications, whether Windows, DOS, or
both.
The base I/O Port address if you will not be using the
default address of 2E4.
Utilization Of Upper Memory Space
AMSETUP determines the location of the Power-On Self

Test (POST) ROM and VRAM window addresses in upper
memory. To make this determination, it is necessary to
temporarily disable a memory manager that is installed in
your system. Memory managers utilize upper memory
space to increase the performance of your computer. With
the memory manager disabled, the entire range of upper
memory becomes available to the hardware configuration
utility.
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Summary Of Configuration Procedures
Table 3-1 summarizes the hardware configuration

procedures. If you are experienced with hardware
configuration, you can use this summary as a checklist.
The procedures are detailed within the chapter.
CAUTION
THE ActionMedia II BOARD(S) AND
ACCESSORIES MUST NOT BE INSTALLED WHEN
RUNNING THE HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
UTILITY!
Table 3-1. Summary of Configuration Procedures
Step Procedure
1 Disable any installed upper memory manager.
2 Copy the files on the ActionMedia II Hardware Setup diskette to the
hard disk.
3 Run the hardware configuration utility, AMSETUP, to get the
recommended jumper settings and upper memory addresses to
exclude.
4 Set the jumpers on the Delivery Board according to the
recommended jumper settings in AMSETUP.
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Disabling The Memory Manager
If you do not have a memory manager, continue with the

section entitled, "Running AMSETUP" (page 3-8).
There are many memory managers on the market, today,

and it would be impossible to describe how to disable all of
them. The procedure provided below shows examples for
the most common memory managers in use:
EMM386 supplied with DOS 5.0 and Windows
QEMM-386
386MAX
Intel does not recommend the use of a specific memory

manager. For illustration purposes only, the figures in this
chapter show examples for 386MAX.
1. Before making changes to the CONFIG.SYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT files, make a backup copy of the
original CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files to a
diskette (for file recovery purposes, only, should
either of these files become unusable).
At the C: drive DOS prompt (C:>), copy the
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files to a diskette
by entering commands similar to the following
example (assuming a: is the diskette drive):
Example:
copy config.sys a: <CR>
copy autoexec.bat a: <CR>
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2. At the DOS prompt, use an ASCII text processor such

as the MS-DOS Editor, to open CONFIG.SYS. (If you
are unfamiliar with the CONFIG.SYS file, refer to
your DOS documentation.)
Example:
edit config.sys <CR>
3. To disable the memory manager, type rem at the
beginning of each line that was added by the memory
manager (including device driver lines). Figure 3-1
shows a sample CONFIG.SYS file with 386MAX lines
disabled.
rem device=c:\386max\386max.sys
rem device=c:\386max\386load.sys size=11504 flexframe
prog=c:\dos\setver.exe
rem device=c:\386max\386load.sys size=9040 flexframe
prog=c:\dos\ansi.sys
shell=c:\dos\commnad.com c:\dos /p /e:1024
dos=high
files=40
buffers=8
stacks=10,512
Figure 3-1. Sample CONFIG.SYS With The

386MAX Lines Disabled
4. If you disabled a memory manager line that loaded

the ANSI.SYS driver (similar to lines 4 and 5 in
Figure 3-1), add the following line to CONFIG.SYS:
device=c:\dos\ansi.sys <CR>
The ANSI.SYS line enables AMSETUP to return your
monitor to the mode it was in prior to running
AMSETUP.
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5. Save and exit the file. If you are using the DOS
Editor:
a. Select File from the DOS Editor menu bar.
b. Select Save from the File menu.
c. Select File from the menu bar.
d. Select Exit from the File menu.
6. At the DOS prompt, use an ASCII text processor such
as the MS-DOS Editor, to open the AUTOEXEC.BAT
file in the C: drive directory. (If you are not familiar
with the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, refer to your DOS
documentation.)
Example:
edit autoexec.bat <CR>
7. To disable the memory manager, type rem at the
beginning of each line that was added by the memory
manager. Figure 3-2 shows a sample AUTOEXEC.BAT
with the 386MAX lines disabled.
rem C:\WINDOWS\386max\QCache /s:1792

rem C:\386max\386load size=43360 flexframe
prog=C:\WINDOWS\SMARTDRV.EXE
echo off
prompt=$p$g
break=on
PATH=C:\WINDOWS;C:\BIN
rem C:\386max\386load size=6400 flexframe prog=doskey
Figure 3-2. Sample AUTOEXEC.BAT With The

386MAX Lines Disabled
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Editor:
9. Reboot the system (press Ctrl-Alt-Delete keys
simultaneously).
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Running AMSETUP
DO NOT RUN AMSETUP WITH AN ActionMedia II BOARD

INSTALLED IN YOUR COMPUTER. ANY MEMORY
MANAGER RUNNING IN YOUR SYSTEM MUST BE
DISABLED BEFORE RUNNING AMSETUP.
AMSETUP is a user-interactive, DOS program. This

hardware configuration utility allows you to control the
hardware configuration parameters.
1. Run AMSETUP from either the ActionMedia II
Hardware Setup diskette or from the hard drive:
From the diskette.
At the C:drive DOS prompt, type the following
command (assuming a: is the diskette drive):
a:\amsetup <CR>
A title and trademark screen appears.
From the hard disk.
a. At the C: drive DOS prompt (C:>), set up a
directory on your hard disk for the AMSETUP
files.
Example:
mkdir amsetup <CR>
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b. Insert the ActionMedia II Hardware Setup

diskette into the appropriate diskette drive,
and copy the files on the diskette into the
directory (in the example below, a: indicates
the diskette drive).
Example:
cd amsetup <CR>
copy a:\*.* <CR>
c. Remove the ActionMedia II Hardware Setup
disk from the disk drive.
d. In the AMSETUP directory, activate AMSETUP
by entering:
amsetup <CR>
A title and trademark screen appears.
2. Press any key to continue.
A message screen appears explaining:
The purpose of the program.
That AM.CFG is created by AMSETUP.
A screen displays a summary of the Delivery Board
installation instructions. The instructions are
detailed in this guide. If desired, print the screen for
future reference.
The Configuration screen appears. The system
displays the following prompt:
Enter [W]indows, [D]os, or [B]oth to specify the

environment(s) in which your ActionMedia II software
will run. [default W]:
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NOTE
If you plan to operate your ActionMedia II software
in a DOS environment, or in both DOS and
Windows environments, 40 KBytes of upper
memory must be available for use by the
For better resource utilization, use a Windows-only
environment.
5. Indicate the environment where you will run the

multimedia software:
In a Windows environment, press the W key or
press the Enter key (this is the default option).
In a DOS environment, press the D key, then
press the Enter key.
In a DOS and Windows environment, press the B
key, then press the Enter key.
The system displays the following prompt:
Enter how you merge (key) VGA and video displays:

[A]nalog merging (using RGB Overlay Cable)
[D]igital merging (using VGA Feature Connector
Cable) [default A]:
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6. Indicate the type of video keying (merging) you will be

using (refer to the section in Chapter 2 entitled,
"Video And Graphics Merging Options," for
assistance):
For analog keying using the RGB Overlay Cable
(recommended setup), press the A key or press the
Enter key (A is the default).
For digital keying using a VGA Feature Connector
Cable, press the D key, then press the Enter key.
The system displays the following prompt:
Enter the board's base I/O address, in hexadecimal
[default 2E4]:
9. You have two options:
Press the Enter key to assign the default address
of 2E4 . AMSETUP determines the I/O port
address. 2E4 is the first of four (4) contiguous
addresses that will be assigned to the ActionMedia
II board's I/O ports. Intel recommends 0x3EC as
a substitute I/O address.
OR
If you are using 2E4 for another device, enter
another address for the Delivery Board's base
(first) I/O address, and then press the Enter key.
Your entry must also be a multiple of four, with
the last digit of the hex address either 0, 4, 8, or
C. The table displayed at the bottom of the screen
lists acceptable addresses. Refer to the section in
Appendix B entitled, "Changing The Base I/O
Address," to a different base I/O address and its
corresponding jumper configuration.
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The Selection Summary screen appears (Figure 3-3).

Make sure you have the Delivery Board available,
and print out or record all of the information on
the screen.
If AMSETUP does not run successfully,
IMMEDIATELY refer to Appendix A, "Handling Error
Messages And Problems."
Figure 3-3. Example Of A Selection Summary Screen
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The Selection Summary screen displays:

A highlighted message indicating AMSETUP
completed successfully and AM.CFG was created.
Instructions, including a graphical representation
of the Delivery Board. The jumper block diagrams
(E1, E2) show where jumper shunts should be
placed on the Delivery Board jumper blocks to
support your configuration. A boxed, white set of
dots represents a jumper shunt over a pin pair.
The numbers are pin numbers.
Addresses that must be excluded from upper
memory. These addresses are reserved for VRAM
and POST ROM (in Figure 3-3, CA00-CBFF will be
used for VRAM, and DEOO-DFFF will be used for
POST ROM).
The system displays the DOS prompt below the
Selection Summary screen.
You may want to keep the Selection Summary screen
displayed while checking the jumpers on the Delivery
Board.
10. Go to the next sections in the following order:
a. "Checking And Setting Jumpers" section (page 3-
14), to compare the jumpers on the Delivery Board
with the diagrams in the Selection Summary
screen, and to move the jumper shunts, if
necessary.
b. "Adding Excluded Addresses" section (page 3- 17),
to add the excluded addresses provided in the
Selection Summary screen to the SYSTEM.INI and
CONFIG.SYS files.
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Checking And Setting Jumpers
This section describes how to check and change the jumper

shunts on the Delivery Board, according to the diagrams
provided in the Selection Summary screen of AMSETUP.
1. To prevent damage to the board due to static, ground
yourself by wearing an anti-static wrist strap or by
touching an unpainted metal area on the computer's
frame.
2. Remove the Delivery Board's protective bag. Be
careful not to touch the connectors or components.
4. Place the Delivery Board component-side up onto a
flat, static-free work surface.
5. Locate jumper blocks E1 and E2 on the Delivery
Board (see Figure 3-4). (The location of the jumper
blocks in Figure 3-4 matches the graphic in the
Selection Summary screen.)
E1 E2
Figure 3-4. Location Of Jumpers
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A jumper shunt placed over a pin pair indicates a

jumpered pin pair. A pin pair with no shunt or with
only one pin covered by a shunt is not jumpered.
The original placement of the shunts on the Delivery
Board are factory-installed jumpers.
6. Compare the factory-set jumper shunt locations in
the E1 jumper block (Figure 3-5) to the diagram
shown on the Selection Summary screen (a boxed,
white set of dots in the Selection Summary graphic
represents a jumper shunt over a pin pair; the
numbers are pin numbers). If the board jumper
block has a different configuration, change the
jumper shunts (use a needle-nosed plier) to conform
to the Selection Summary screen diagram.
Jumper Shunt
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25
Jumpered
Bottom Edge Of
Delivery Board
Figure 3-5. Factory-Set Jumper Block E1 (Top View)
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7. Compare the factory-set jumper shunt location in the

E2 jumper block (Figure 3-6) to the diagram shown
on the Selection Summary screen. If the board
jumper block has a different configuration, change
the jumper shunts (use a needle-nosed plier) to
conform to the Selection Summary screen diagram.
Jumpered
1 2 3
Bottom Edge Of Board Connectors

Delivery Board
Figure 3-6. Factory-Set Jumper Block E2 (Top View)
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Adding Excluded Addresses
The first procedure in this section explains how to edit the

SYSTEM.INI file. Complete this procedure whether or not
you are going to use a memory manager.
The second procedure should be followed after the first

procedure ONLY when a memory manager was disabled
before AMSETUP, and needs to be enabled.
Adding Excluded Addresses To SYSTEM.INI
Use the procedure below to add the excluded addresses

from the Selection Summary screen in AMSETUP to the
SYSTEM.INI file. Explicitly excluding the VRAM and POST
ROM addresses in SYSTEM.INI prevents the system from
using these addresses for any other purpose.
1. Return to the C: drive prompt.
Example:
cd \ <CR>
2. Use an ASCII text processor, such as the MS-DOS
Editor, to open the SYSTEM.INI file in the Windows
directory.
Example:
cd windows <CR>
edit system.ini <CR>
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3. Page down or scroll to the end of the section in the

file entitled "[386enh]" and add the excluded
addresses provided in the Selection Summary screen
(see Figure 3-7). The 386enh section may appear
differently from the sample in Figure 3-7, depending
on your configuration.
[386enh]
device=Vswitch D386
32BitDiskAccess=OFF
device=*int13
device=*wdctrl
mouse=*vmd
.
.
.
emmexclude=c800-c9ff
emmexclude=de00-dfff
Figure 3-7. Sample Entry Of Excluded Addresses In A SYSTEM.INI File
Editor:
5. If you disabled a memory manager, continue with the
next section to enable the manager.
If you are not going to utilize a memory manager,
reboot your system (press Ctrl-Alt-Delete keys
simultaneously) at this time, for the SYSTEM.INI
change to take effect. Continue with hardware
installation procedures in Chapter 4, "Installing The
ActionMedia II Boards And Cables."
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Enabling The Memory Manager
Use this procedure to enable the memory manager installed

in the system, and to exclude the VRAM and POST ROM
upper memory addresses from use by the manager.
1. Return to the C: drive prompt, if you are not already
there.
Example:
cd \ <CR>
2. At the C: prompt (C:\>), use an ASCII text processor
such as the MS-DOS Editor, to open the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Example:
edit autoexec.bat <CR>
3. Delete rem from the beginning of all memory
manager lines.
Editor:
5. At the C: prompt, open the CONFIG.SYS file and
perform the following operations:
Delete rem from the beginning of all memory
manager lines.
If the memory manager has a line for ANSI.SYS,
delete the line you added when you disabled the
manager: "device=c:\dos\ansi.sys."
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Add the the exclude statements from the Selection

Summary screen in AMSETUP to a memory manager
line in CONFIG.SYS. Memory managers differ on the
EXCLUDE statement syntax for the CONFIG.SYS file.
Refer to Figure 3-8 for sample EXCLUDE statements
for three different memory managers. (Refer to the
documentation provided with your memory manager
for specific instructions on how to write the EXCLUDE
statement.)
CAUTION
IF YOU ARE USING 386MAX OR ANOTHER
MEMORY MANAGER THAT EXCLUDES 16-KBYTE
ADDRESS RANGES, REFER TO THE NEXT
SECTION, "USING 386MAX" (page 3- 21 ), BEFORE
REBOOTING.
To exclude address ranges from the EMM386 memory manager

device=c:\windows\emm386.exe x=CA00-CBFF x=D600-D7FF
To exclude address ranges from the QEMM memory manager:

device=c:\qemm\qemm.sys x=CA00-CBFF x=D600-D7FF
To exclude address ranges from the 386MAX memory manager:

device=c:\386max\386max.sys exclude=C800-CBFF exclude=D600-D9FF
Figure 3-8. Sample Excluded Address Statements In CONFIG.SYS
In Figure 3-8, note that EMM386 and QEMM exclude 8-

KByte address ranges. 386MAX excludes 16-KByte
address ranges.
6. Save and exit the file.
7. Reboot the system for the changes to take effect
(press Ctrl-Alt-Delete keys simultaneously).
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Using 386MAX Or Similar Manager
If you are using 386MAX or another 16-KByte range

memory manager, you need to exclude16-KByte address
ranges rather than 8-KByte addresses. The Selection
Summary screen ranges must fit within the ranges listed in
Table 3-2. The addresses in the CONFIG.SYS and the
SYSTEM.INI files must be change to reflect the 16-KByte
range.
Table 3-2. 16-KByte Address Ranges For Use By

POST ROM And VRAM
C000-C3FF D000-D3FF
C400-C7FF D400-D7FF
C800-CBFF D800-DBFF
CC00-CFFF DC00-DFFF
Example:
If the range on the Selection Summary screen shows C800-
C9FF, you need to enter C800-CBFF into your exclude
statements.
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Chapter 4
Installing The ActionMedia II Boards And
Cables
This chapter provides hardware installation procedures for

the ActionMedia II Delivery Board, optionally the
ActionMedia II Capture Module, accessory cables, and
peripheral devices.
Overview
The installation procedures in this chapter are for both

required hardware and optional equipment. Refer to
Chapter 2, "Planning A Multimedia Environment," to
determine the type of equipment you need for your
requirements.
Summary Of Hardware Installation Procedures
Hardware installation procedures are detailed within this

chapter. If you are familiar with PC hardware installation,
Table 4-1 may help you as a quick reference listing of the
procedures.
CAUTION
DO NOT INSTALL THE ActionMedia II
DELIVERY BOARD UNTIL AFTER YOU RUN
AMSETUP! REFER TO CHAPTER 3,
"SETTING UP THE HARDWARE
CONFIGURATION."
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Installing The ActionMedia II Boards And Cables
Table 4-1. Summary of Hardware Installation Procedures
Step Procedure
1 If available, attach the ActionMedia II Capture Module to the Delivery
Board. Delivery Board jumpers must be set correctly for your hardware
configuration prior to this step.
2 Install the Delivery Board into any 16-bit or 32-bit slot in your computer.
3 Install a SCSI CD-ROM drive (optional).
4 Connect the appropriate video keying cable: RGB Overlay Cable or
optionally a VGA Feature Connector Cable.
5 Connect optional devices that interface externally with the Delivery
Board: a VGA or XGA monitor , audio output equipment , S-Video (Y/C)
device, audio/video source equipment (for capture).
6 Turn the system power on. The system and ActionMedia II Power On
Self Tests (POST) run automatically (if enabled).
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Connecting The Capture Module
If you do not have an ActionMedia II Capture Module,

continue with the next procedure, "Removing The
Computer Cover" (page 4-5)
If you purchased an ActionMedia II Capture Module, it

must be connected to the Delivery Board before installing
the Delivery Board into your computer. Use the following
procedure to connect the Capture Module to the Delivery
Board:
1. Open the Capture Module's protective bag.
2. If you are not wearing an anti-static wrist strap,
discharge any built-up static by touching an
unpainted metal area on the computer's frame.
3. Remove the Capture Module's protective bag. Be
careful not to touch the connectors or components.
4. Orient the Capture Module and the Delivery Board so
that the support posts and strip pin connectors on
both boards align (Figure 4-1).
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Support Posts
Capture Board
Strip Pin Connectors (Male)
Strip Pin Connectors (Female)
Delivery Board
Holes For Support Posts
Figure 4-1. Location Of Support Posts And Strip Pin Connectors
5. Apply even pressure to the boards until the Capture

Module support posts lock into the Delivery Board
holes.
6. Proceed to the "Removing The Computer Cover"
section (page 4-5).
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Removing The Computer Cover
Since PCs differ in construction, refer to your PC hardware

manual to remove the cover. The following is a typical
procedure to remove a computer cover:
1. Shut off power to all peripheral devices.
2. Turn off the system power, but leave the power cable
connected to the wall so the computer is grounded.
3. Remove the screws on the back of the computer
(Figure 4-2) . To avoid stripping the screws, use the
correct size and type of screwdriver.
Cover Mounting Screws
Figure 4-2. The Back Of A Typical Computer
4. Carefully remove the cover by sliding it towards the

front of the computer. Be careful not to let the
ribbon cables get caught on the inside of the
machine. It might be necessary to lift the cover
slightly in the back to clear the brackets at the rear
of the chassis.
5. Proceed to the "Installing The Delivery Board" section
(page 4-6).
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Installing The Delivery Board
The following procedure describes how to install the Delivery

Board (with or without the Capture Board attached) into your
computer.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THE COMPUTER POWER IS
TURNED OFF BEFORE BEGINNING THIS
PROCEDURE.
1. Select any unused full-length 16- or 32-bit expansion

slot inside the computer.
2. Using the proper screwdriver, remove the screw and the
expansion slot's metal retaining bracket (Figure 4-3).
Save the screw to secure the Delivery Board metal
bracket to the chassis.
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Bracket Inside Rear Of

Computer Chassis
Figure 4-3. Metal Retaining Bracket
3. If you are not wearing an anti-static wrist strap, touch an

unpainted metal area on the computer's frame to
discharge any built-up static.
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4. Carefully insert the Delivery Board into the expansion

slot, with the gold connectors on the board positioned
down (Figure 4-4). Press the board down so the gold
connectors are firmly seated into the slot connector.
Delivery Board With

Optional Capture Module Inside Back
Of Computer
Chassis
Gold Connectors Seated

In Slot Connector At Base
Of Computer
Figure 4-4. Delivery Board Inserted Into Expansion Slot
5. Install the screw you removed from the retaining bracket

into the Delivery Board bracket.
6. For later reference, note the location of the Delivery
Board bracket connectors in the back of the computer.
Also locate the graphics source connector at the back of
the computer (from a VGA or XGA board, or
motherboard).
7. Proceed to the "Connecting CD-ROM Drive And Cable"
section (page 4-100).
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Connecting The CD-ROM Drive And Cable
If you are not installing a SCSI CD-ROM drive or a CD-

ROM drive is connected in some other manner to the
system, proceed to the "Connecting Video Keying Cable"
NOTES
The CD-ROM should be connected inside the computer
to the Delivery Board for better CD-ROM capture and
playback performance.
Consult your multimedia system software for

supported versions of the Microsoft
CD-ROM Extension driver, MSCDEX.EXE.
Most multimedia system software supports only one

(unchained) SCSI CD-ROM drive. The recommended
configuration for a single drive is: PARITY ON, DRIVE
SELECT ZERO.
Any SCSI bus interface boards, 50-pin SCSI interface

ribbon cables, or any other special software supplied with
the drive SHOULD NOT BE USED. Demonstration CD-
ROM discs supplied with the drive might not work with the
ActionMedia II hardware configuration.
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Use the following procedure to connect the SCSI cable

provided with the Delivery Board to the CD-ROM drive and
to the Delivery Board.
1. Connect the SCSI cable (a wide cable compared to
other cables in the Delivery Board kit) to the back of
the CD-ROM drive (Figure 4-5).
If the CD-ROM drive is already installed in your
system, it may be easier to remove the drive
according to manufacturer's instructions, and then
connect the SCSI cable to it.
Back Of
CD-ROM Drive
Red
Stripe Internal SCSI Cable
Figure 4-5. Internal SCSI Cable Attached To CD-ROM Drive
2. Feed the cable through the drive bay (if the CD-ROM
drive is not installed) and install the drive according
to the manufacturer's installation procedures.
3. Attach the other end of the Internal SCSI Cable to
the appropriate connector on the Delivery Board (see
Figure 4-6). The red stripe on the cable should be
located on the side of the connectors as shown in
Figure 4-6, and not twisted. The CD-ROM drive may
be oriented differently than the position shown in
Figure 4-6.
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Red
Stripe
SCSI Cable Connectors
Inside Back Of
Computer
Chassis
Delivery Board With

Optional Capture Module
Figure 4-6. CD-ROM Drive Connection To Delivery Board
4. Proceed to the "Connecting Video Keying Cable"

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Connecting Video Keying Cable
Keying (merging) VGA graphics with ActionMedia II video

output on one single screen is facilitated by video keying
cables. The keying cables provided with the Delivery Board
kit allow you to use either analog or digital keying. Use
Table 4-2 to determine the procedure appropriate for your
keying configuration (see the "Video And Graphics Merging
Options" section in Chapter 2 for more details on selecting
the proper keying method).
Table 4-2. Choosing Keying Cable Procedure
Keying Cable To For Installation Procedure...

Method Use
Analog RGB Overlay Go to section entitled, "Connecting The RGB
(recommended Cable Overlay Cable" (page 4- 133).
method)
Digital Edge Card or Go to section entitled, "Connecting A VGA
Header VGA Feature Connector Cable" (page 4- 155).
Feature
Connector
Cable
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Connecting The RGB Overlay Cable
The following procedure describes how to connect the RGB

Overlay Cable to the computer and monitor.
WARNING
OPERATING YOUR SYSTEM WITH THE RGB
OVERLAY CABLE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY
MAY DAMAGE THE ActionMedia II BOARD(S).
1. Replace the computer cover.

2. Referring to Figure 4-7, at the back of the computer,
attach the center female connector A to the monitor
cable.
3. Attach the male connector B at the short end of the
RGB Overlay Cable to the top connector on the
Delivery Board bracket at the back of the computer.
This socket, as a reference, has 15 pins.
4. Attach the male connector C on the longer section of
the RGB Overlay Cable to the output connector of the
RGB graphics source (connector may not be in the
same location as in Figure 4-7). The graphics source
can be either an XGA or VGA board, or a VGA display
connector on the motherboard. This socket, as a
reference, has 14 pins.
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Monitor
Cable
To Graphics To Delivery Board
Output Connector A Video Output
(VGA OR SVGA Board) Connector
C B
Figure 4-7. Example Of RGB Overlay Cable Connections
5. If you plan to connect optional equipment for audio

output, S-Video, or capture source, continue with the
section entitled, "Connecting Other Optional
Equipment" (page 4-21).
If you are not going to connect any other equipment,
proceed to the last section in this chapter, "Power
On" (page 4-35).
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Connecting A VGA Feature Connector Cable (Optional)
WARNING
DO NOT ATTACH THIS CABLE WHEN YOU ARE
USING AN RGB OVERLAY CABLE.
The following procedure describes how to connect a VGA

Feature Connector Cable to the VGA board or motherboard,
and to the Delivery Board.
1. Look at the board where the monitor cable is connected,
and determine the type of VGA connector on this board
(either edge card or
24-pin connector). Refer to Figures 4-8 and 4-9 for
examples of VGA connectors and the appropriate VGA
Feature Connector Cables.
2. Select the proper cable from the Delivery Board Kit
(either the Edge Card or Header VGA Feature Connector
Cable).
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Edge Card Header
Red
Stripe To Edge Card
To Delivery Connector
Board VGA
Feature
Connector
Top Of
VGA Board Edge Card
Connector
Figure 4-8. Edge Card VGA Feature Connector And Cable
26-Pin Header
Red
Stripe
To 26-Pin
To Delivery Connector
Board VGA
Feature
Connector
Face Of 26-Pin
VGA Board Connector
Or Motherboard
Pin 1
Figure 4-9. Header VGA Feature Connector And Cable
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3. Connect the VGA Feature Connector Cable to the

Delivery Board by plugging the cable's 26-pin connector
into the 26-pin connector on the Delivery Board (Figure
4-10).
Make sure the red stripe on the VGA Feature Connector
Cable is located over Pin 1 of the 26-pin connector on
the Delivery Board.
(Pin 1 may be opposite to what is shown in Figure 4-10.
Some VGA Feature Connector Cables may have Pin 1
reversed, or some VGA boards do not have Pin 1 marked.
If there is no screen display after powering up the
computer or you get an error message, you may have to
go back into the computer and twist the cable so the
cable header becomes reversed when re-connected.)
Red Stripe
Inside Back Of
Delivery Board With Computer
Optional Capture Module Chassis
Pin 1
Figure 4-10. VGA Feature Connector Cable Connection On The

Delivery Board
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4. Connect the VGA Feature Connector Cable to the VGA

board or motherboard VGA Feature Connector. The
cable, in general, should not be twisted, and the red
stripe aligned with Pin 1 on the VGA Feature Connector
(Figure 4-11).
Red Stripe
Inside Back
VGA Board Of Computer
Chassis
Figure 4-11. VGA Feature Connector Connection
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5. Replace the computer cover.

6. Plug the monitor plug into the top connector on the
Delivery Board bracket at the back of the computer
(Figure 4-12).
Top Connector
On Delivery
Board
Connector On
Monitor
VGA Board
Plug
Terminator
Plug
Figure 4-12. Monitor and Terminator Plug Connection
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7. Connect the Terminator Plug supplied with the VGA

Feature Connector Cables into the connector at the back
of the computer where the monitor plug was connected.
(Connector may be in a different location at the back of
the computer than shown in Figure 4-12).
The Terminator Plug prevents the system from defaulting
to monochrome upon startup. The Terminator Plug also
enables the monitor to display in color after a warm
reboot (Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys pressed simultaneously).
8. If you plan to connect optional equipment for audio
output, S-Video, or capture source, continue with the
section entitled "Connecting Other Optional
Equipment" (page 4-21).
If you are not going to connect any other equipment,
proceed to the last section in this chapter, "Power
On" (page 4-35).
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Connecting Other Optional Equipment
If you are not going to use audio output, S-Video, or

capture source equipment, proceed to the "Power On"
Connecting audio output, S-Video, and capture source

equipment to your computer is optional, depending on your
multimedia needs (refer to Chapter 2, "Planning A
Multimedia Environment"). To connect any of this
equipment, refer to Table 4-3 to help you determine the
next procedure.
Table 4-3. Procedure Selection For Optional Equipment
Connect Cables And Hardware

For:
Audio S-Video Capture
Output Output Source Continue With Section....
Yes No No "Connecting Optional Audio Output
Equipment" (page 4-21)
Yes Yes No "Connecting Optional Audio Output
Yes Yes Yes "Connecting Optional Audio Output
No Yes No "Connecting Optional S-Video Output
No Yes Yes "Connecting Optional S-Video Output
No No Yes "Connecting Optional Capture Source
No No No "Power On" (page 4-35)
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Connecting Optional Audio Output Equipment
If you are not connecting equipment for amplified audio

output, skip this section.
The following procedure describes how to connect audio

equipment (stereo plugs, amplifier) to the Delivery Board.
1. Verify that your audio equipment is compatible with the
audio output levels of the Delivery Board. Refer to the
"Basic Playback Hardware Requirements" section in
Chapter 2 and the technical specifications supplied with
your audio equipment.
Your audio equipment must have an audio cable with a
3.5 mm stereo plug for connection to the Delivery Board
bracket. The cable can be purchased from an audio
equipment distributor.
2. Insert the 3.5 mm stereo plug into the stereo audio jack
on the Delivery Board bracket at the back of the
computer (Figure 4-13).
3.5 mm Stereo
Audio Jack On
Delivery Board
Bracket
Figure 4-13. Audio Jack
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3. If you have an audio amplifier, locate the left- and

right-channel audio input jacks (sometimes referred
to as "RCA plugs") on the back panel of the amplifier
(Figure 4-14). The input jacks should be capable of
accepting LINE-level input. (Connectors may not
necessarily be marked "LINE." They might be marked
"LINE/TAPE/AUX".)
LINE
Left Channel
LINE Input L
Right Channel
LINE Input R
Back Of Amplifier
Figure 4-14. Amplifier LINE Input
4. Plug the right- and left-channel speaker plugs into the

corresponding sockets on the back of the amplifier.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Set up the amplifier. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
6. If you are going to use S-Video equipment such as a
VCR, continue with the ""Connecting Optional S-Video
Output Equipment" section (page 4-24).
If you are not using S-Video source and have other types
of audio/video capture hardware, proceed to the
"Connecting Optional Capture Source Equipment"
If you are not going to use external video or audio
equipment, go to the "Power On" section
(page 4-35).
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Connecting Optional S-Video Output Equipment
If you are not connecting S-Video equipment to your

computer, skip this section.
The following procedure describes how to connect

S-video equipment (also known as Y/C, S-VHS VCR, Super
VHS VCR).
1. Check the technical specifications of your NTSC or
PAL S-Video equipment to make sure it can accept
standard S-Video (Y/C) output from the Delivery
Board.
2. Make sure the following cables have been provided
with your S-Video equipment:
An S-VHS connection cable . This cable has a 4-
pin mini DIN S-type connector at each end.
An audio input cable with a 3.5 mm stereo plug at
one end.
If these cables have not been provided with your
video equipment, they can be purchased from a video
equipment distributor.
3. Plug one end of the S-VHS connection cable into the
4-pin mini DIN connector on the Delivery Board
bracket at the back of the computer (Figure 4-15).
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4-Pin Mini
DIN Connector
Figure 4-15. S-Video Connector On The Delivery Board

Bracket
4. Plug the other end of the cable into the input

connector labeled "S Video IN" or "S-VHS IN" on the
back of the video equipment (Figure 4-16).
Back of S-Video Equipment
S VIDEO IN
4-Pin Mini
DIN S-Video
Connector
Figure 4-16. S-Video Input
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5. Plug the audio equipment (amplifier, microphone,

speakers) into the input connectors on the back of
the S-Video equipment. Refer to the S-Video
equipment manufacturer's instructions.
6. Setup the S-Video equipment. Refer to the
manufacturer's instructions.
7. Continue with the "Connecting Optional Capture
Source Equipment" section (page 4-27).
If you are not going to capture audio and/or video,
proceed with the "Power On" section (page 4-35).
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Connecting Optional Capture Source Equipment
If you are not going to capture video and/or audio,

proceed to the "Power On" section
(page 4-35).
The following procedures describe how to connect video

and audio capture sources (VCRs, laser disc players, CD
players, video cameras, microphones) to your computer.
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Connecting The Capture Cable
Connect the 8-pin male connector of the Capture Cable to

the 8-pin mini DIN connector on the Delivery Board bracket
at the back of the computer. Figure 4-17 shows the
connector at the back of the computer for the Capture
Cable.
8-Pin Mini
DIN Connector
8-Pin Connector
On Capture Cable
Figure 4-17. Delivery Board Connector For Capture Cable
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Connecting The Video Capture Source
This procedure describes how to connect a video capture

source to your computer.
1. Locate the video device cable that will provide video
data to the ActionMedia II boards.
2. Connect the cable to the video device. Refer to the
3. Determine the video output format used by the
device. Refer to the manufacturer's specifications.
4. Continue with the procedure indicated in Table 4-4
that corresponds to the device's video output format.
Table 4-4. Video Format Reference s
Video Output Format Proceed To Section Entitled...

Composite Composite Video Format (page 4-30)
S-Video (Y/C) S-Video Format (page 4-31)
RGB With Composite Sync RGB Composite Sync Format (page 4-32)
RGB With Sync On Green RGB Sync On Green Format (page 4-33)
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Composite Video Format

1. Connect a Composite Video Adapter supplied with
the Capture Module (if phono-to-BNC plug
conversion is necessary) and the video device's cable
to the red connector on the Capture Cable, as shown
in Figure 4-18..
Yellow
Blue
Green
Composite
Red
Source
Composite Cable
Video From
Adapter Video
Capture Cable
Device
Figure 4-18. Cable Connections For Composite Video
2. If you are going to do audio capture, continue with

the section, "Connecting The Audio Capture Source."
If you are not going to do audio capture, continue
with the "Power On" section.
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S-Video Format
1. Connect the red and green connectors on the
Capture Cable to the corresponding color-coded S-
Video Adapter (Y=red, C=green) supplied with the
Capture Module, as shown in Figure 4-19.
2. Connect the video device cable's 4-pin DIN connector
to the S-Video Adapter's 4-pin DIN connector..
Yellow
Blue
Green C
Red Y
S-Video Adapter Cable 4-Pin DIN
Connector
Capture Cable
Figure 4-19. Cable Connections For S-Video (Y/C)

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RGB Composite Sync Format

1. Connect the red, green, blue, and sync connectors on
the Capture Cable (sync=yellow) to the corresponding
color-coded connectors on the video device, as shown
in Figure 4-20.
Yellow
Blue
Green
Red
Cable From
Video Device
Capture Cable
Figure 4-20. Cable Connections For RGB Composite Sync Video

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RGB Sync On Green Format

1. Connect the red, green, and blue connectors on the
Capture Cable to the corresponding color-coded
connectors on the video device, as shown in Figure
4-21.
Yellow
Blue
Green
Red
Cable From
Video Device
Capture Cable
Figure 4-21. Cable Connections For RGB Sync On Green Video

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Connecting The Audio Capture Source
This procedure describes how to connect the audio capture

source to your computer.
1. Locate the audio device cable that will provide audio
data to the ActionMedia II boards.
2. Connect the cable to the audio device. Refer to the
3. Identify the left- and right-output channels on the
device's cable. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
4. Connect the audio device's left- and right-channel
phono ("RCA") connectors to the Capture Cable
connectors (black=left, white=right), as shown in
Figure 4-22.
If you have a mono device, you may need to purchase
a Y-adapter cable.
White (Right)
Black (Left)
Capture Cable Audio Cable
Figure 4-22. Cable Connections For Stereo Audio Source
5. Continue with the "Power On" section.
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Power On
This procedure is performed after all hardware installation

is complete.
1. Make sure all external cables are secure.
2. Turn on all peripherals and the system power in the
sequence described in your computer's hardware
reference manual.
As the system powers up, the Power-On Self Test (POST)
runs automatically to check the system hardware and
the ActionMedia II boards (assuming that POST is
enabled in Jumper Block E1 on the Delivery Board).
POST reports a diagnostic code if a speaker is plugged in
and turned on, or an input video signal is applied to the
capture connector; this code is not an error code.
When the POST finishes without errors, the DOS system
prompt appears.
If the POST detects a hardware problem, the system
screen remains blank or an error code displays. One
long and two short beeps are also sounded. To
determine and fix a problem, record the problem or error
code, and go to Appendix A, "Handling Error Messages
And Problems," for possible causes and recommended
corrective action.
If an error code does not begin with "0109...," check your
computer's Quick Reference document or the
documentation supplied with other installed add-in
boards for troubleshooting.
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Congratulations on successfully installing the Intel

ActionMedia II Delivery Board! You are now ready to start
enjoying accelerated Indeo video on your PC. Refer to the
ActionMedia II Driver for Indeo Video Installation Guide for
details on installing the ActionMedia II software.
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Appendix A
Handling Error Messages, Error
Codes, And Problems
This appendix lists error messages, error codes, and general

problems that may occur while running AMSETUP or when
powering up your computer after the ActionMedia II
hardware installation.
A-1
AMSETUP Error Messages
This section lists error messages and general problems you

may encounter during AMSETUP configuration utility. Try
the corrective action. If you receive the same error message
after following the procedure, contact your board reseller.
Error Message Possible Cause Corrective Action

The ActionMedia An ActionMedia II 1. Remove the ActionMedia II
II Delivery Board board is already Delivery Board.
is already installed. 2. Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS using a
installed. Please You can not run DOS editor: type rem and
remove it from AMSETUP with the press the space bar one time
the system, board installed. to the left of the DEVICE line.
reboot your The line should read similar
system and run to:
this utility again. rem DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE
4. Reboot the system and run
AMSETUP.
The software you Required IRQs are 1. Change the IRQ
selected requires not available. jumper/switch settings on the
either IRQ 10 or The ActionMedia II other devices to free IRQ 10
IRQ 11. Other board needs IRQ 10 or 11 (refer to the appropriate
devices use both or IRQ 11 to operate device documentation to
of these IRQs. in a Windows change the IRQs for the
environment. devices that are using 10 and
11).
2. Run AMSETUP.
The software you Required IRQs are 1. Change the IRQ
selected requires not available. jumper/switch settings on
two IRQs from IRQ The ActionMedia II other devices connected to the
9, 10 and 11. Other board needs two system to free two IRQs (9
devices use too IRQs to operate in and 10, 9 and 11, or 10 and
many of these both DOS and 11) (refer to the appropriate
IRQs. Windows device documentation).
environments. 2. Run AMSETUP.
A-3

The software you AMSETUP is 1. Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS using a
selected requires recognizing a DOS editor: type rem and
16 KB of free upper memory manager press the space bar one time
memory. Other using the required to the left of the DEVICE line
devices/software address space. similar to:
use too much AMSETUP can not rem DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE
address space. locate enough free 2. Save and exit the file.
Common reasons upper memory. 3. Remove the ActionMedia II
are: Delivery Board, if it is
* EMS page frame installed.
location 4. Reboot the system and run
* use of upper AMSETUP. AMSETUP
memory blocks by searches for free memory
TSRs and/or device space. Be sure to record the
drivers addresses to exclude.
* already installed 5. Delete rem from the DEVICE
ActionMedia II line in C:\CONFIG.SYS.
Delivery Board
6. For QEMM and 386MAX, add
exclude statements to
CONFIG.SYS. Refer to
Figure 3-8 for examples of the
statements.
8. Edit the SYSTEM.INI file in
your Windows directory using
your DOS editor: add the
exclude lines you copied from
the AMSETUP program to the
end of the section titled
"[386enh]" Example:
emmexclude= DE00-DFFF
emmexclude= DC00-DDFF
10. Install the ActionM edia II
Delivery Board according to
installation procedures in
Chapter 4, "Installing The
ActionMedia II Boards And
Cables."
A-4

The software you AMSETUP is 1. Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS using a
selected requires 40 recognizing a DOS editor: type rem to the
KB of free upper memory manager left of the DEVICE line similar
memory. Other using the required to:
devices/software address space. rem DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE
use too much AMSETUP can not 2. Save and exit the file.
address space. locate enough free 3. Remove the ActionMedia II
Common reasons upper memory. Delivery Board, if it is
are: installed.
* EMS page frame 4. Reboot the system and run
location AMSETUP. AMSETUP
* use of upper searches for free memory
memory blocks by space. Be sure to record the
TSRs addresses to exclude.
and/or device 5. Delete rem from the DEVICE
drivers line in C:\CONFIG.SYS.
* already installed 6. For QEMM and 386MAX, add
ActionMedia II exclude statements to
Delivery Board CONFIG.SYS. Refer to
Figure 3-8 for examples of the
statements.
8. Edit the SYSTEM.INI file in
your Windows directory using
your DOS editor: insert the
exclude lines you copied from
the AMSETUP program to the
end of the section titled
"[386enh]" Example:
emmexclude= DE00-DFFF
emmexclude= DC00-DDFF
10. Install the ActionMedia II
Boards according to
Chapter 4, "Installing The
Cables."
A-5

BIOS reports no The most likely 1. Since the message was
display present. cause for this error is displayed on the monitor, the
Try restarting a loose cable proper connection was made
connecting the after the BIOS information
your computer,
monitor to the was updated.
then run system when the 2. Make sure the pins in the
AMSETUP. system was booted. monitor connector are
straight.
3. Check that the monitor cable
is securely attached to the
system.
4. Reboot the system and run
AMSETUP.
Old C:\AM.CFG is The Read-Only 1. Change the attribute using the
read-only, could attribute of the DOS ATTRIB command or a
not be replaced. C:\AM.CFG file has similar program.
been set to read- 2. Run AMSETUP.
only.
Problem writing Bad hard disk or not 1. Check that the C: drive is
C:\AM.CFG. enough available functioning properly and
memory on the C: space is available on the
drive.
disk.
AMSETUP was
unable to create or 2. Run AMSETUP.
replace C:\AM.CFG.
Problem closing Bad hard disk or not 1. Check that the C: drive is
C:\AM.CFG. enough available functioning properly and
memory on the C: space is available on the
drive.
disk.
AMSETUP was
unable to close the 2. Run AMSETUP.
C:\AM.CFG file.
Unknown problem Bad hard disk or not 1. Check that the C: drive is
opening enough available functioning properly and
C:\AM.CFG. memory on the C: space is available on the
drive.
disk.
AMSETUP was
unable to open the 2. Run AMSETUP.
C:\AM.CFG file.
A-6
AMSETUP Problems
AMSETUP Problems
Problems Corrective Action

The VGA board Use the external RGB Overlay Cable. Refer to
does not have a installation procedures for this cable. For analog
VGA Feature keying, be sure to jumper pin pair 1-2 in Jumper
Connector Block E2 on the ActionMedia II Delivery Board are
jumpered (refer to Figure 3-6 or B-6).
I/O address of Try another address when prompted for the I/O
0x2E4 is being address in AMSETUP. Intel recommends using
used by another 0x3EC (place jumper shunt over pin pair 3-4).
device in the
system
A-7
System Startup (POST) Error Codes
This section describes the error codes that you may receive
from the Power On Self Test (POST) at system startup.
Typically, an error code generated by the POST indicates a
board problem. If the corrective action is to replace a
board, use the following procedure :
1. Record the error code and make a note of the
possible cause from the list below.
2. Turn off the computer and remove power cord to
computer.
3. Check the board for proper connection inside the
computer.
4. Connect power cord and try powering up the
computer. If you still receive an error code, turn off
the computer and remove the Delivery Board. Send
the board and the error information to your
ActionMedia II Delivery Board vendor.
The POST can be disabled by placing a jumper shunt over

pin pair 17-18 in Jumper Block E1 on the ActionMedia II
Delivery Board (refer to
Figure B-3). If you disable the POST, you do not need to
exclude the second range of addresses shown in AM.CFG (if
any range is shown). You do not need to edit AM.CFG or
AVK.INI.
A-9
Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action

01090100 Video Random Access Replace the Delivery Board (use
Memory (VRAM) might be the procedure on page A- 9 of this
accessible to section).
Expanded/Extended
Memory (EMS).
01090200 - Delivery Board base I/O Replace the Delivery Board (use
01090201 address and POST the procedure on page A- 9 of this
address are not the same, section).
indicating potential
problem with the
mechanism that reads the
addresses.
01090300 - Checksum values in Read- Replace the Delivery Board (use
01090302 Only Memory (ROM) are the procedure on page A- 9 of this
not correct, indicating that section).
the memory might be
unreliable.
01090400 Reserved Replace the Delivery Board (use
the procedure on page 9 of this
section).
01090500 - Page Address Register Replace the Delivery Board (use
01090509 (PAR) test failed, the procedure on page A- 9 of this
indicating the paging section).
mechanism to VRAM is
unreliable.
01090600 - FIFO Register test failed, Replace the Delivery Board (use
01090609 indicating a problem exists the procedure on page A- 9 of this
with the memory access section).
mechanism.
01090700 - Video Capture Register Replace the Delivery Board (use
01090703 test failed, in the Video the procedure on page A- 9 of this
SCSI Capture (VSC) gate section).
array.
01090800 - Quick Access Register Replace the Delivery Board (use
01090807 (QAR) test failed, the procedure on page A- 9 of this
indicating the access section).
mechanism in the host
gate array is unreliable.
A-10
Codes Possible Causes Corrective Action

01090900 - Palette test failed, 1. Turn off the computer.
01090904 indicating the VGA 2. Open computer and check
Feature Connector Cable that pin 1 (red striped edge)
may not be properly of the VGA Feature
installed or that a problem Connector Cable is connected
exists with the base VGA to pin 1 of the VGA connector
system. on the VGA board or
motherboard. Generally, the
cable should not be twisted.
3. Power up the monitor. If you
still receive the same code,
try the following steps:
a. Remove the VGA Feature
Connector Cable from the
VGA board or motherboard
connector.
b. Twist the cable one time,
and reconnect the cable to
the VGA board or
motherboard connector so
the cable header is
reversed.
c. Close the computer and
turn the power on.
01091000 - SCSI test failed, indicating Replace the Delivery Board (use
01091009 a potential problem with the procedure on page A- 9 of this
the Video SCSI Capture section).
(VSC) gate array.
01091100 - Host memory test failed, Replace the Delivery Board (use
01091400 indicating potential the procedure on page A- 9 of this
problem with a VRAM section).
bank (first - fourth MByte).
01091500 - 82750DB Display Replace the Delivery Board (use
01091509 Processor clock not in the procedure on page A- 9 of this
sync with other internal section).
clock mechanisms.
01091600 82750PB Pixel Processor Replace the Delivery Board (use
memory test TimeOut the procedure on page A- 9 of this
Error, indicating the section).
memory test or the Pixel
Processor is not functioning
reliably.
A-11
01091700 - Digital Signal Processor Make sure your speakers or an

01091709 (DSP) audio test failed, audio amplifier have an input
indicating either an internal impedance level of 10 KOhms or
problem with the DSP or an greater.
output device connected to If you are using headphones,
the Delivery Board does not make sure they are plugged into
have the correct audio an audio amplifier, rather than
impedance. directly into the Delivery Board
bracket.
The Delivery Board will work
normally even when you receive
any of these codes.
the procedure on page A- 9 of this
section).
01091900 - Monitor test failed, Check the following:
01091903 indicating that there is a 1. Make sure the pins in the
(Continued difference between all-black monitor connector are
on next or all-white on the VGA and straight.
page) the ActionMedia II boards. 2. The monitor cable is securely
One possible cause can be connected to the ActionMedia
improper monitor II board external monitor
connection or setup. connector at the back of the
computer.
3. If you are using a VGA
Feature Connector Cable, the
Terminator Plug should be
securely attached to the
connector on the VGA card
bracket at the back of the
computer.
Some VGA boards (8514
emulators) will always display this
error with digital keying, even
when corrective action is taken.
A-12

01091900 - Improper cable connections Check the following:
01091903 1. Make sure the pins in the
(Continued) monitor connector are
straight.
2. All cable connections are
properly connected and
secure for your monitor
configuration. Refer to
Chapter 4,"Installing The
Cables," for details on cable
connections.
RGB Overlay Cable Make sure the male connector at
the short end of the RGB Overlay
Cable is connected to the top
connector on the Delivery Board
bracket at the back of the
computer (see Figure 4-7).
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the procedure on page A- 9 of this
section).
01092100 - 82750PB Pixel Processor Replace the Delivery Board (use
01092400 memory test failed, the procedure on page A- 9 of this
indicating a potential section).
problem with a VRAM bank
(first - fourth MBytes).
01094100 - VICTOR Registers test Replace the Capture Module (use
01094109 failed the procedure on page A- 9 of this
section).
01094200 - CHROMA Registers test Replace the Capture Module (use
01094209 failed the procedure on page A- 9 of this
section).
01094300 - Microcontroller test failed Replace the Capture Module (use
01094302 the procedure on page A- 9 of this
section).
01094400 - Control Register test failed Replace the Capture Module (use
01094402 the procedure on page A- 9 of this
section).
01094500 CHROMA test is not Replace the Capture Module (use
running the procedure on page A- 9 of this
section).
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Monitor Problems
Monitor Problems
This section lists general problems you may have with the
monitor display. Try the corrective action. If you get the
same problem after following the procedure, contact your
board reseller.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

No screen display Check the following 1. Refer to the hardware
causes in the order reference manual supplied
given in this column: with your computer.
2. Make sure the pins in the
Monitor is not monitor connector are
connected properly. straight.
3. Make sure the monitor cable
is securely connected to the
ActionMedia II external
monitor connector.
(Continued on If being used, the Check that the RGB Overlay
next page) RGB Overlay Cable Cable is properly connected to
may not be properly the monitor and computer. Refer
connected. to the section in Chapter 4
entitled, "Connecting The RGB
Overlay Cable," for details and
pictures.
A-15
Monitor Problems

No screen display Installed the VGA Recommended setup is to use
Feature Connector the RGB Overlay Cable.
Cable when you are If you are going to use the RGB
also using the RGB Overlay Cable:
Overlay Cable. Only 1. Turn off computer.
one cable can be 2. Open the computer and
used. detach the VGA Feature
(Continued on Connector cable from the
next page) VGA board and the
ActionMedia II Delivery Board
(you may have to remove the
Capture Module, first, if it is
in the way).
3. Remove the ActionMedia II
Delivery Board.
4. Run AMSETUP and select
the analog keying option.
5. Make sure the jumper setting
in Jumper Block E2 on the
Delivery Board are set
correctly according to
AMSETUP.
6. Install the Delivery Board and
software according to
Chapter 4,"Installing The
Cables"
(Continued on next page)
A-16
Monitor Problems

No screen display If you are going to use the VGA
(Continued) Feature Connector Cable (and
you configured AMSETUP for
digital keying):
1. Remove the RGB Overlay
Cable.
2. Make sure the Terminator
Plug is installed in the VGA
card bracket at the back of
the computer.
3. Reboot the computer.
If you need to configure
AMSETUP for VGA Feature
Connector Cable:
1. Turn off computer and
remove RGB Overlay Cable.
2. Open computer and remove
the ActionMedia II Delivery
Board.
3. Run AMSETUP for VGA
Feature Connector Cable
(digital keying).
4. Make sure the jumper setting
on the Delivery Board is
correct according to
AMSETUP.
5. Install the board and software
according to installation
procedures in Chapter
4,"Installing The ActionMedia 
II Boards And Cables."
A-17
Monitor Problems

No color (black Terminator Plug is 1. Connect the Terminator Plug
and white only), not con nected. The to the connector on the VGA
and using the Terminator Plug board bracket at the back of
digital VGA prevents the system the computer. See Figure 4-
Feature from defaulting to 12.
Connector cable. monochrome upon 2. Reboot the computer.
startup.
No color, and Bad cable Make sure that the RGB Overlay
using the analog connection. Cable is securely plugged into
RGB Overlay the VGA board connector at the
Cable. back of the computer.
A-18
Appendix B
Technical Reference
This appendix provides reference information for the

Overview
The following information is provided in this appendix:
Procedure for separating the Capture Module from the
Delivery Board (if attached).
Jumper descriptions.
Procedure for changing the base I/O address.
Contents of the AM.CFG file that is set up by
AMSETUP.
Connector descriptions.
B-1
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Removing The Boards
To change the jumper configuration in Jumper Blocks E1

or E2, the Delivery Board must first be removed from the
computer. If the Capture Module is attached to the
Delivery Board, it is necessary to separate the boards to
gain access to the jumpers.
Use the following procedure to remove the Delivery Board

from the computer, and to separate the Capture Module
from the Delivery Board:
1. Turn off your computer. Leave the power cord
plugged into the wall socket to maintain ground.
2. Disconnect all connectors attached to the Delivery
Board bracket.
3. Remove the computer cover. Be careful not to let the
ribbon cables get caught on the inside of the
machine.
4. Remove any cables that are attached to the Delivery
Board.
5. Remove the screw from the Delivery Board bracket.
6. Carefully remove the Delivery Board with the
attached Capture Module.
7. Use needle-nose pliers to squeeze the split ends of
each support post to loosen the boards.
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8. Hold the edges of the boards and gently rock the

Capture Module from side to side. At the same time
move the Capture Module away from the Delivery
Board until the strip pin connectors separate.
9. Place the boards on a flat, static-free work surface.
10.Change the jumper shunts appropriately (refer to the
other sections in this appendix).
11.If the hardware configuration has changed, you need
to run AMSETUP. Continue with Chapter 3, "Setting
Up The Hardware Configuration."
B-3
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Jumper Block E1 Description
Jumper block E1 (Figure B-1) sets the Delivery Board's

base I/O address, POST disable status, and POST ROM
address.
Pins
17 -- 18
POST
Disable Pins
19 -- 26
Pins 1 -- 16 POST ROM
I/O Base Address Address
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25
Jumpered
Bottom Edge Of
Delivery Board
Figure B-1. Jumper Block E1 (Factory-set)
B-4
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The Factory-Set Base I/O Address Jumpers
The ActionMedia II system uses four consecutive

input/output (I/O) port addresses. The ports are used by
all installed boards to communicate with the host CPU.
The base I/O address is set by pins 1 through 16 in jumper

block E1. The combination of jumpered and unjumpered
pin pairs provide a physical link to the hexadecimal
memory addresses used by the Host CPU.
The factory-set base I/O address is 2E4 hex. The jumper

configuration associated with this address is determined
according to the following formula:
1. The hexadecimal value is converted to binary values
(refer to Table B-1).
Table B-1. Hexadecimal-To-Binary Conversion
Hex Binary Hex Binary

0 0000 8 1000
1 0001 9 1001
2 0010 A 1010
3 0011 B 1011
4 0100 C 1100
5 0101 D 1101
6 0110 E 1110
7 0111 F 1111
2. Pins 1-16 are divided into groups of four, as shown in

A in Figure B-2, starting from the right (notice the
orientation of the pins). Two zeroes are appended to
the right-most position B .
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Pins 1 -- 16
I/O Base Address
25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
C
26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
A 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0
2 E 4
B
Figure B-2. Configuring The Factory-Set Base I/O Address Jumpers
3. A jumper shunt is placed over a pin pair for every zero

(0), as indicated by C in Figure B-2. One (1)
represents an unjumpered pin pair. Typically, a pin
pair covered by a jumper shunt is a jumpered pin
pair. No shunt over a pin pair or only one shunt
covered by the shunt is an unjumpered pin pair.
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Changing The Base I/O Address Jumpers
If the I/O addresses, 2E4 - 2E7, are already used in your

system, follow the procedure below to change the base I/O
address and change the jumpers on the Delivery Board:
1. Locate a free block of four I/O addresses. Record the
first address of the free block, below:
New base I/O address: _____________

2. Remove the Delivery Board from your computer,
according to the procedure in the section in this
appendix entitled, "Removing The Boards."
3. Run AMSETUP.
4. When prompted in AMSETUP for the base I/O
address, enter the first address of the free block you
recorded in Step 1.
5. Using a needle-nosed plier, change the jumper
shunts according to the Selection Summary screen in
AMSETUP.
6. Replace the Delivery Board according to procedures
in Chapter 4, "Installing The ActionMedia II Boards
And Cables."
B-7
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The POST Disable Jumper
Pins 17 and 18 in jumper block E1 enable and disable the

execution of the Delivery Board POST.
If the pin pair is not jumpered (no shunt or the shunt is

installed over one pin), the POST executes upon bootup
(POST enabled) (Figure B-3). The Delivery Board is factory-
set with the POST enabled. The POST address jumpers
must also be set properly to enable the POST.
If it is necessary to disable the POST, place a jumper over

both pins 17 and 18). The Delivery Board POST will not
execute at boot up (POST disable).
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 25
1 3 5 7 9 1 1 13 15 17 19 21 23 26
Post Enabled
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 25
1 3 5 7 9 1 1 13 15 17 19 21 23 26
Post Disabled
Figure B-3. POST Enabled/Disabled
B-8
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The Factory-Set POST ROM Address
The Delivery Board POST (Power-On Self Test) ROM

address is a block of microcode that is loaded into your
system's upper memory area (commonly referred to as 'high
memory'). This code is executed at system start up to
check the ActionMedia II board hardware.
The POST ROM address is the base (starting) location of the

microcode after it has been loaded. The POST ROM
address is set by pins 19 through 26 in Jumper Block E1.
The default POST ROM address is DE000 hex. The POST
ROM address jumpers are set as described below:
1. Hold the Delivery Board up-side down, as shown in
Figure B-1.
2. A zero (0) is assigned to each jumpered pin pair
(covered by a jumper shunt), and a one (1) is
assigned to each unjumpered pin pair. An
unjumpered pin pair has no shunt over them, or the
shunt may be installed over one pin in a pair. For
the default address, DE000 hex, all of the POST ROM
address pins are unjumpered (indicating a binary
value of 1111), as shown in Figure B-4.
B-9
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Pins 19 - 26
POST ROM Address
25 23 21 19 17 1 5 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
1 1 1 1
DE000
Figure B-4. The Factory-Set POST ROM Address And Jumpers
Changing The POST ROM Address Jumpers
If another installed board uses the same range of addresses

as used by the Delivery Board's POST ROM, a conflict arises.
To resolve the conflict, either the POST ROM address for the
Delivery Board or the address used by the other board must
be changed. Use the following procedure to change the POST
ROM address jumpers on the Delivery Board:
1. Select an address from Table B-2 that is not used by
another device.
Table B-2. POST ROM Address To Binary Conversion
POST ROM Binary POST ROM Binary

Address Value Address Value
C0000 0000 D0000 1000
C2000 0001 D2000 1001
C4000 0010 D4000 1010
C6000 0011 D6000 1011
C8000 0100 D8000 1100
CA000 0101 DA000 1101
CC000 0110 DC000 1110
CE000 0111 DE000 1111
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2. Note the corresponding binary value.

3. Hold the board so the flat, gold connector is away
from you.
4. Assign pin pairs a zero or one, according to the
binary value in Table B-2, similar to the example in
Figure B-5.
5. Place a jumper over each pin pair that is assigned a
zero (0). Figure B-5 shows an example of the POST
ROM address changed to D4000 (1010).
Pins 19 - 26
POST ROM Address
25 23 21 19 17 1 5 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
1 0 1 0
D4000
Figure B-5. Example Of Changed POST ROM Address Jumpers
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Jumper Block E2
When a jumper shunt is placed over pins 1 and 2 in

Jumper Block E2 (Figure B-6), an RGB Overlay Cable is
installed and connected to the system's primary video
source. Analog keying is supported.
Jumpered
1 2 3
Bottom Edge Of Board Connectors

Delivery Board
Figure B-6. Jumper Block E2 (Factory-set)
When the jumper shunt is placed over pins 2 and 3, the

Delivery Board is configured for digital keying. A VGA
Feature Connector Cable should be connected between the
Delivery Board and the VGA connector on a VGA board or
motherboard.
Only one type of keying should be used.
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AM.CFG File Contents
AMSETUP generates and updates a hardware configuration

file, AM.CFG. This text file resides in the root directory of
the C drive (C:\). The AM.CFG file specifies the
configuration settings chosen for the ActionMedia II boards.
The values in this file are read by some multimedia
software installation programs for initial configuration
settings for the ActionMedia II boards.
A typical AM.CFG file is shown in Figure B-7.
Io Port=0x2E4
POST Memory Start Addr=0xDC000
Device Memory Start Addr=0xDE000
Device memory Page Size=0x800
Aud IRQ=10
Vid IRQ=10
SCSI IRQ=10
DVI External Connector=2
; Environment: Windows only Merging: analog
; EMMEXCLUDE=CA00-CBFF
; EMMEXCLUDE=DE00-DFFF
;
;
; 12 3
; E1 E2
;
;
;
1
;
;
Figure B-7. Typical AM.CFG File
Table B-3 describes the information provided in the AM.CFG

file. Only the values of items not beginning with a semicolon
(;) are included in the table. A line that begins with a
semicolon is a comment, and is not read by multimedia
software installation programs.
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Table B-3. AM.CFG File Values
Field Indicates... Jumper

Configuration
I/O Port The first of four I/O addresses used Delivery Board jumper
by the Delivery Board (in hex). This block E1, pins 1
address cannot be used by any through 16.
other installed device.
POST The starting address (in hex) in Delivery Board jumper
Memory upper memory for the Delivery block E1, pins 19
Start Board POST. This address cannot through 26.
Address be used by any other installed
device.
Device The address in upper memory for Software selectable.
Memory VRAM window. WARNING: make
Start sure that the address you have
Address selected is available.
Device The size of the VRAM window in Software selectable.
Memory upper memory. WARNING: make
Page Size sure that the space you have
selected is available.
Video IRQ Video interrupt level. Must differ Software selectable.
from SCSI interrupt level.
Audio IRQ Audio interrupt level. Must differ Software selectable.
from SCSI interrupt level.
SCSI IRQ SCSI interrupt level. Must differ Software selectable.
from Video interrupt level and any
other SCSI device.
DVI External The type of cable used for keying: Delivery Board jumper
Connector 1 = RGB Overlay Cable block E2, pins 1, 2,
2 = VGA Feature Connector Cable and 3.
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Table B-3. AM.CFG File Values (Continued)
Field Indicates... Jumper

Configuration
Environment The environment you will be User-specified in
running your multimedia software: AMSETUP.
Windows, DOS, or DOS and
Windows.
Merging The type of keying: Delivery Board
Analog = RGB Overlay Cable jumper block E2,
Digital = VGA Feature Connector pins 1, 2, and 3.
Cable
Graphic Shows the recommended positions
representation for jumper shunts on jumper blocks
of the Delivery E1 and E2.
Board jumpers
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Delivery Board Connector Descriptions
This section describes the connectors on the Delivery

Board bracket. Figure B-8 shows an example of the
connectors along the Delivery Board bracket at the back of
the computer.
Monitor Connector
S-Video Connector
Capture Connector
3.5 mm Stereo
Audio Jack
Figure B-8. Delivery Board Connectors
B-16
Technical Reference
Monitor Connector
The monitor connector is a standard 15-pin

high-density D type that supplies data to a VGA, XGA, or
RGB multisync color monitor that runs at NTSC or PAL
rates. Figure B-9 describes the pin designations for the
monitor connector.
6 7 8 Pin Description
1 Red Video Output

2 Green Video Output
3 Blue Video Output
4 External Green Input
1 11 5 Video Ground
2 12 6 Red Return
3 13 7 Green Return
4 14 8 Blue Return
5 15 9 External Vertical Sync Input
10 Video Ground
11 External Horizontal Input
12 External Blue Input
10 9 13 Horizontal Or Composite Sync Output
14 Vertical Sync Output
15 External Red Input
Figure B-9. Monitor Connector
B-17
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S-Video Connector
The S-Video connector is a 4-pin mini DIN type that supplies

S-Video (Y/C). format output from the Delivery Board to S-
Video equipment that uses NTSC or PAL rates, such as a
Super-VHS VCR, camcorder, or TV monitor.
Not all multimedia software supports this feature. Refer to

the documentation supplied with the software for details.
Figure B-10 describes the pin designations for the S-Video

connector.
Pin Description
3 1
1 Y Video Ground
4 2 2 C Video Ground
3 Y Video Output
4 C Video Output
Figure B-10. S-Video Connector
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Capture Connector
The Capture Connector is an 8-pin mini DIN connector that

feeds audio/video data into the ActionMedia II boards for
capture and storage.
Video sources use NTSC or PAL rates, and supply data in

one of the following formats:
S-Video (Y/C)
Composite
RGB with composite sync
RGB with sync on green format
Examples of S-Video equipment are: S-VHS and consumer-

grade VCRs, RGB video cameras, and laser disc players.
Audio capture devices supply either MIC or LINE audio

input. Examples are CD players, VCRs, and microphones.
Figure B-11 describes the pin designations for the capture

connector.
Pin Description
1 Composite Sync Input

5 4
2 Blue Video Input
8 2 3 Red Video Input
7 1 4 Video Ground
5 Left Audio Input
6 3 6 Green Video Input
7 Right Audio Input
8 Audio Ground
Figure B-11. Capture Connector
B-19
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Audio Connector
The audio connector is a 3.5 mm stereo jack that supplies

standard stereo LINE level output
(0-2.0 Vp-p) to an audio amplifier or a self-amplified device..
If a self-amplified device is used, it must have an input

impedance level of approximately 10 KOhms or greater to
connect directly to the Delivery Board bracket.
Figure B-12 describes the pin designations for the audio

connector.
1 Audio Ground
2 Left Audio Output
3 Right Audio Output
Figure B-12. Audio Connector
B-20
Appendix C
Package Contents
This chapter shows the ActionMedia II Delivery Board

Package and optional Capture Module Package items.
C-1
Package Contents
Delivery Board Package Contents
The following items are provided in the Delivery Board

Package (see Figure C-1):
An ActionMedia II Delivery Board A .
An RGB Overlay Cable B .
An Edge Card VGA Feature Connector Cable C .
A Header VGA Feature Connector Cable D .
A Terminator Plug E .
An Internal SCSI Cable for a CD-ROM drive E .
One ActionMedia II Hardware Setup diskette provided in
3.50-inch (1.44 MB) format G .
A Warranty Registration Card.
C-2
Package Contents
C D E
F
G
Figure C-1. Delivery Board Package Contents
C-3
Package Contents
Capture Module Package Contents (Optional)
If you purchased an Actionmedia II Capture Module, the

following items are provided in the Capture Module
Package (see Figure C-2):
A Capture Module A ..
A Capture Cable B .
An S-Video Adapter C .
Two Composite Video Adapters D .
A Warranty Registration Card.
C-4
Package Contents
C
D
Figure C-2. Capture Module Package Contents
C-5
Index
3
386MAX
EXCLUDE addresses 3-20
Memory manager 3-4
Requirements 3-21
8
82750DB Display Processor
Delivery Board feature 1-2
Error codes A-11
82750PB Pixel Processor
Error codes A-12, A-14
A
AM.CFG file
Description 3-1, B-13
Error codes A-6
Field values B-14
If disabled POST A-9
AMSETUP
Error messages A-3
Problems A-7
Running the utility 3-1, 3-8, 3-9, B-3, B-7
Selection Summary screen 3-13, 3-14, 3-15,
3-17, 3-18, 3-20, 3-21, B-7
Analog keying 3-11
Advantages 2-10
Appropriate cable 1-2, 2-9, 2-12, 3-10
Description 2-8
Disadvantages 2-10
Jumper A-7, B-12
Monitor setup 2-11
Index-1
Index
A (Continued)
ANSI.SYS 3-5, 3-19
Audio capture source 2-5, B-19
Connection 4-34
Y-adapter cable for mono 4-34
Audio DSP
Error codes A-12
Audio equipment
Amplifier 4-24, B-20
Connection 4-2, 4-22, 4-23
Connector B-20
Error codes A-12
Input jacks 4-23
Requirements 4-22
Self-amplified device 2-4, B-20
Speakers 4-23
Stereo plug 4-22
Audio IRQ level in AM.CFG B-14
Audio jack, Delivery Board 4-22
Audio levels 2-4, 2-5
Audio playback requirements 2-4
AUTOEXEC.BAT file 3-4, 3-6, 3-19
AVK.INI file A-9
B
Base I/O address B-7
Default 3-11, B-5
Description B-5
Factory-set B-5
In AM.CFG B-14
Jumper Block E1 B-4
Jumpers B-5
Index-2
Index
C
Capture Cable
Connecting Composite Video Adapter 4-30
Connecting S-Video Adapter 4-31
Connecting video device using composite video
output format 4-30
Connecting video device using RGB composite sync
output format 4-32
Connecting video device using RGB sync on green
output format 4-33
Connecting video device using S-Video
output format 4-31
Capture Connector B-19
Capture equipment
Cables 4-28
Connection 4-2, 4-22, 4-27
Examples 2-5, 4-27
Requirements 2-5
Capture Module C-4
As optional equipment 2-5
Cable connection 4-28
Connection to Delivery Board 4-3
Installation summary 4-2
Separating Delivery Board B-2
Used in application development 1-1
CD players 2-5, B-19
CD-ROM drive
Configuration 4-9
Interface Cable 4-10, C-2
CD-ROM Disc 1-1
Index-3
Index
C (Continued)
CD-ROM drive
Compatible with Delivery Board 2-20
Extension driver 4-9
Installation 4-2, 4-10
SCSI interface 1-2
Composite video
Adapter connection 4-30, C-4
Computer cover
Remove 4-5
Replace 4-13, 4-19
Computer, minimum requirements 2-2
CONFIG.SYS file
Edit file 3-4, 3-5, 3-19, A-4
Adding EXCLUDE addresses 3-20, 3-21
Configuration utility
Hardware 3-1, 3-3, 3-8
Connector
Audio jack B-20
DIN, 4-pin, S-Video Adapter 4-31
High-density D-type, 15-pin, monitor B-17
Mini DIN, 4-pin, S-VHS 4-24
Mini DIN, 4-pin, S-Video B-18
Mini DIN, 8-pin, Capture B-19
Mini DIN, 8-pin, Capture Cable 4-28
RGB composite sync 4-32
RGB sync on green 4-33
Customer support 1-8
Index-4
Index
D
Delivery Board
Audio jacks 4-22
Connecting audio equipment 4-22
Connecting Capture Cable 4-28
Connecting Capture Module 4-3
Connecting CD-ROM drive 4-9
Connecting monitor 4-19
Connecting RGB Overlay Cable 4-13
Connecting S-Video equipment 4-24
Connecting VGA Feature Connector
Cable 4-17
Connectors 4-8, B-16
Enabled/disabled POST B-8
Installation 4-6
POST ROM B-9
Separating Capture Module B-2
Setting jumpers 3-14
Digital keying 3-11
Advantages 2-10
Appropriate cable 1-2, 2-9, 2-13, 3-10
Description 2-8
Disadvantages 2-10
Monitor setup 2-13
VGA boards 2-18
Disabling a memory manager 3-4
Drives, from Bulletin Board 2-18
E
EMM386 memory manager 3-4
Enabling a memory manager 3-19
Environment, field value in AM.CFG B-15
EXCLUDE addresses 3-13, 3-17, 3-18, 3-20
Index-5
Index
G
Graphics Source, connection with
RGB Overlay Cable 4-13
Grounding yourself 3-14, 4-3, 4-7
H
Hard drives, compatible with Delivery Board 2-16
Hardware configuration, summary 3-3
Hardware installation, summary 4-1
Hardware Setup Diskette C-2
Hardware setup utility 3-8
Headphones 2-4, A-12
I
I/O address
Change value B-7
Jumper B-7
Jumper configuration B-5
I/O Port
Base address in AM.CFG 3-1, B-14
Change default address 3-11, B-7
Default address 3-11, B-5
Impedance Level, self-amplified device B-20
IRQ level
Audio B-14
Related problems A-3
SCSI B-14
Video B-14
Index-6
Index
J
Jumpers
Base I/O address B-5, B-7
Block E1 description 3-15, B-4
Block E2 description 3-16, B-12
Changing shunts B-3
Factory-set 3-15, 3-16
Location 3-12, 3-14
POST disable B-8
POST ROM address B-9, B-10
Setting 3-3, 3-12, 3-14
K
Keying
Analog 1-2, 2-8, 2-11, 3-10, 4-12, A-7
Defined 1-2, 2-8
Digital 1-2, 2-8, 2-13, 2-18, 3-10, 4-12
Example 2-8
L
Laserdisc players 2-5
LINE-level output 4-24
M
Memory manager
Adding EXCLUDE addresses 3-17
Description 3-2
Disabling 3-4
Enabling 3-19
Examples 3-4
Memory requirements 3-10
Merging
Analog 2-4, 2-8, 3-10, 4-12
Digital 2-4, 2-8, 3-10, 4-12
Example 2-8
Field value in AM.CFG B-15
Microphone
Index-7
Index
Audio capture equipment 4-27, B-19

Output 2-5
Microprocessor
Minimum requirements 1-2, 2-2
Monitor
Connection 4-2, 4-13, 4-20
Connector B-17
Error codes A-13
Problem-solving A-6, A-15
Requirements 2-2
Supported 1-2, B-17
Monitor setups
Analog keying 3-11
Analog RGB system 2-11
Digital keying 3-11
Digital VGA system 2-13
Mono audio 4-34
Motherboard, VGA Feature Connector 2-6, 2-13,
4-16, 4-17
MS-DOS, requirements 2-2
MSCDEX.EXE, CD-ROM extension driver 2-6, 4-9
Multimedia, description 1-1
N
NTSC, supported format 1-2, B-17
Index-8
Index
P
PAL, supported format 1-2, B-17
Peripherals
Compatible with Delivery Board 2-16, 2-18,
2-20
Tested groups 2-15
POST
Diagnostic code 4-35
Disabling B-8
Enable/disable jumper A-9, B-4, B-8
Error codes A-9
Hardware errors 4-35
Power-On Self Test 4-35, B-9
Start address in AM.CFG B-14
POST ROM address
Changing jumpers B-10
Default B-9
Description B-9
Jumper B-9
Jumper Block E1 B-4
Ranges 3-2, 3-21
Power requirements 2-7
Primary video source B-12
Q
QEMM-386 memory manager 3-4
Index-9
Index
R
Remove computer cover 4-5
RGB composite sync video, cable connection 4-34
RGB graphics source 1-2, 2-11, 4-13
RGB Overlay Cable C-2
Analog 3-10, 4-12
Connection 4-2, 4-13
Error codes A-13
Installation 2-11
Jumper settings B-12
Purpose 2-4
RGB sync on green video
S
S-VHS
Connection Cable 4-26
Equipment 2-6
VCR 2-5, 4-27, B-19
S-Video
Adapter C-4
Adapter connection 4-31
Connector B-18
Interface requirements 2-6
S-Video equipment
Cables 4-24
Connection 4-2, 4-20, 4-24
Examples 2-5, 2-6, 4-24, B-18, B-19
SCSI interface 1-2
SCSI CD-ROM Interface Cable 2-6, 4-10, 1-2
SCSI IRQ level, in AM.CFG B-14
Index-10
Index
S (Continued)
Selection Summary screen 3-13, 3-14, 3-15, 3-17,
3-18, 3-20, 3-21, B-7
Self-amplified device, impedance levels 2-4, A-12,
20
Setup Utility
Running 3-8
Software, minimum requirements 2-2
Speakers 4-26 A-12
Static discharge 3-14, 4-3, 4-7
Stereo amplifier 2-4
Stereo plug 4-23
Strip pin connectors 4-3, 4-4, B-3
Support posts 4-3, 4-4, B-2
System startup, error codes A-9
SYSTEM.INI file
Adding EXCLUDE addresses 3-18, 3-21
Edit file 3-17, A-4
T
Terminator plug, connection 4-20 , A-12, A-18
U
Upper memory, EXCLUDE addresses 3-13, 3-18,
3-19, 3-20
Index-11
Index
V
VCR (Consumer-grade) 2-5, 4-27, B-19
VGA
Driver 2-18
Graphics source 2-2, 2-6, 2-8, 2-9, 2-10,
2-11, 2-13, 2-18, 4-8, 4-13
Supported format 1-2, B-17
VGA board
Compatible with Delivery Board 2-18
Minimum requirements 2-2
VGA Feature Connector 2-6, 2-13, 4-15, 4-16
VGA Feature Connector Cable
Connection 4-2, 4-15
Digital 3-10, 4-12
Edge card connector 4-16, 1-2
Header connector 4-16, 4-17, 1-2
Installation 4-15
Jumper B-12
Purpose 2-4
Terminator Plug 4-20
VGA systems 2-13
Video cameras 2-5, 4-27
Video capture source B-19
Connection 4-31
Video formats 2-5, 4-24
Video IRQ level, in AM.CFG B-14
Video output format 4-29
Composite 4-30
RGB composite sync 4-32
RGB sync on green 4-33
S-Video (Y/C) 4-31
Video playback requirements 2-4
Index-12
Index
V (Continued)
VRAM C-2
Address ranges 3-21
Amount on Delivery Board 2-3
Location on Delivery Board 2-3
Minimum requirements 2-2
Window address in AM.CFG 3-2, B-14
Window size in AM.CFG 3-1, 3-2, B-14
W
Warranty
Registration 1-7
Service 1-5
Terms 1-3
X
XGA
Graphics source 1-2, 2-8, 2-9, 2-11, 4-2, 4-8, 4-13
Supported format 1-2, B-17
Y
Y-adapter cable 4-34
Y/C signal output 4-24, B-18
Index-13
Index
Index-14
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

· Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult an authorized Intel dealer or service representative for
help.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet
FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from Intel authorized
dealers. Intel is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using
other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: Safety procedures must be observed at all times.
Warning: The use of switching communications transceivers within

0.5 meters of this product may cause interference to this product.

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ActionMedia II Hardware

For ISA Compatible Computers

Order Number 615711-001

The following trademarks appear in this guide:

Microsoft is a registered trademark, and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft

Copyright 1991, 1992, 1993

Chapter 2 Planning A Multimedia Environment

Chapter 3 Setting Up The Hardware Configuration

Chapter 4 Installing The ActionMedia II Boards

Appendix A Handling Error Messages, Error Codes,

AMSETUP Error Messages ................................ ................................

Appendix B Technical Reference

Appendix C Package Contents

Delivery Board Package Contents ................................

Figure 3-1. CONFIG.SYS With The 386MAX Lines Disabled ....................3-5

Figure 4-1. Location Of Support Posts And Strip Pin Connectors............4-4

Figure B-1. Jumper Block E1 (Factory-set)................................ ..............B-4

Figure C-1. Delivery Board Package Contents ................................

Table 3-1. Summary of Configuration Procedures................................

Table 4-1. Summary of Hardware Installation Procedures....................... 4-2

Table B-1. Hexadecimal-To-Binary Conversion ................................ .......B-5

This guide provides general information, installation

This guide is intended for those persons responsible for the

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 Describes the ActionMedia  II

Chapter 2 Describes the system environment

Chapter 3 Provides procedures for

Chapter 4 Provides hardware installation

Appendix A Lists error codes, messages, and

Appendix B Provides reference information for

Appendix C Shows the ActionMedia  II

Intel Multimedia Publications

Intel Corporation publishes a series of documents describing

For a complete list of these publications, please contact the

1-800-525-3019 (within Continental United States)

1-916-351-3105 (outside Continental United States)

FaxBACK software is telephone key-driven and self-

This chapter describes the ActionMedia II Delivery Board,

Multimedia integrates full-motion video, high-resolution

The ActionMedia II Delivery Board enables your system to

For application development (and end-user systems that

Together, these boards enable the use of Indeo video

Delivery Board Features

The ActionMedia II Delivery Board can be installed in an

Intel warrants that the board delivered in this package will

The above warranty is in lieu of any other warranty,

If the board is found to be defective, Intel, at its option, will

Intel may replace your board with either new or

This warranty does not cover replacement of boards

INTEL WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF

Have your serial number and product description ready.

Outside the United States, contact:

Intel Corporation (UK) Limited Intel GmbH

Intel Finland OY Intel Benelux

Intel Corporation Intel Semiconductor Limited

Intel Corporation Italia Spa Intel Sweden AB

Intel Japan K.K. J2-CSO Intel Semiconductor AG

Intel Corporation Iberia

Please complete and return the Warranty Registration Card