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BEETLE NetPOS

Modular POS System

User Guide

Edition January 2000

Copyright© Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. KG, 2000

The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its contents is not

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Media GXm™ is a registered trademark of the National Semiconductor Corporation

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Contents

Manufacturers Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Tested Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1FCC-Class A Declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Care of the BEETLE NetPOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Recycling the BEETLE NetPOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

BEETLE NetPOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

BEETLE NetPOS Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9BEETLE NetPOS in a network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Before switching on the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Unpacking and checking the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Setting up the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Cabling of the BEETLE NetPOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Disconnecting cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Mounting the cable cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Connecting to the mains power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Adjusting the loudspeaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Light emitting diode (LED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Keyboard (KYBD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Scanners and scales (COM1 - COM4*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Customer display (COM2* or COM4*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Cashier display (COM3*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17TFT - LCD display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Connecting standard PC peripherals (COM1) . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Modular printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Cash drawer (1,2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

BEETLE NetPOS - the components . . . . . . . . . . . 21Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Inserting a disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Removing a disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Loudspeaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Nonvolatile RAM (NV-RAM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Dynamic RAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Connection options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Changing the CMOS battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Configuration variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Submodules for the CPU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

ASYNC controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30LAN controller 10/100 MBit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30CRT- or TFT-adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Installing the submodules when using a TFT/CRT adapter. . . . . . 30Installing the submodules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Change of the hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Retail device interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Application programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Retail presentation manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Retail transaction manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35High frequency table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Hash file access method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Starting up the system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Start and runup behaviour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36BIOS Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

BIOS setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Power On Self Test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Output of MS-DOS system error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52POST extended error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Phoenix BIOS POST and Start Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Additional messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Technical data for the BEETLE NetPOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Jumper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Jumper Locations of the Media GXm board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Setting the CPU frequency by Freq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Setting interrupt for COM3, COM4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Setting the non-volatile memory size by NVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Setting the touch function on the TFT adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Manufacturers Certification

The device complies with the requirements of the EECdirective 89/336/EEC with regard to ‘Electromagneticcompatibility" and 73/23/ECC “Low Voltage Directive”.

Therefore, you will find the CE mark on the device or packaging.

Tested Safety

The POS system has been provided with the symbol for“Tested Safety”.

In addition, the BEETLE has received the UL symbol and cULsymbol.

FCC-Class A Declaration

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencewhen the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, maycause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmfulinterference in which case the user will be required to correct theinterference at his own expense.

Le présent appareil numérique ne génère pas de bruits radioélectriquesdépassant les limites applicable aux appareils numériques de la “Class A”prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par leministère des Communications du Canada.

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TESTED SAFETY

geprüfteSicherheit

Important notes

The modular POS system BEETLE NetPOS conforms to the current safetystandards for data processing equipment.

If this device is taken from a cold environment into the operating room,moisture condensation may form. The device must be absolutely dry beforebeing put into service; an acclimatization period of at least two hours musttherefore be observed.

� This device is equipped with a safety-tested power cable and may beconnected only to a prescribed grounded-contact power socket.

� When setting up the device, ensure that the power socket on the deviceand the grounded-contact power socket are easily accessible.

� To disconnect the device from the supply voltage completely, switch offthe device and disconnect the power plug.

� Ensure that no foreign objects (c.g. office clips) find their way into thedevice, as this may lead to electric shocks or short-circuits.

� Never plug in or unplug data communication lines duringthunderstorms.

� Protect devices from vibrations, dust, moisture and heat.

� Always dispose of used parts, such as batteries, in an environmentallysafe manner.

� The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with localregulations for special waste.

� In emergencies (e.g. damaged housing or damaged power cable,penetration by liquids or foreign bodies), the device must be switchedoff immediately, the power plug disconnected and the CustomerService of Wincor Nixdorf (WN) or your dealer must be notified.

� The device may only be repaired by authorized qualified personnel.Unauthorized opening of the device and inexpertly carried-out repairsmay not only seriously jeopardize the safety of the user, but also cancelall warranty and liability agreements.

IMPORTANT NOTES

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Introduction

The BEETLE NetPOS is the compact, powerful and economical basis foryour POS system.

The BEETLE conforms to the PC/AT industry standard. Powerfulprocessors ensure a quick processing of all operations.

You can connect a variety of different peripheral devices to your BEETLEand even the choice of the software is not limited to a certain product.

Optional the BEETLE NetPOS can be equipped with a floppy disk drive or amemory card adapter, a hard disk or a compact flash.

This provides you with a considerable degree of flexibility when arrangingthe configuration of your POS system.

The BEETLE can also be connected to a network once an appropriatenetwork card has been installed.

In the event of a mains voltage failure, the version with battery andcorresponding software enables you to save the data by means of acontrolled program shutdown.

Whatever configuration you need: Wincor Nixdorf offers the right solution.So, whenever you want to expand your BEETLE NetPOS, please contactyour Wincor Nixdorf GmbH branch office or your dealer.

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About this manual

This manual describes the modular POS system BEETLE NetPOS with aMedia GXm processor.

This documentation is intended to help you work with the POS system andto serve as a reference work. The detailed table of contents help you findthe desired information quickly and easily.

The first section describes� everything you need to do before switching on the POS system and� how to connect peripherals to the BEETLE NetPOS.

The second section contains� a brief overview of the components of your BEETLE POS system.

Here, you will also find a detailed description of recurring actions, forexample, how to use the disks.

The third selection provides� a brief overview of the software implemented in the modular system

BEETLE NetPOS.

The fourth section explains� the procedure for system starting and setup. This section requires

technical knowledge.

The Appendix� contains the most important technical data, a list of possible error

messages, a glossary and a list of abbreviations.

Notes in the manual are marked by this symbol.

This symbol is used for warnings.

The type and scope of application programs depend on the customer’s ownselection; therefore, with the exception of the Setup program and a briefdescription of the most important WN programs, software will not bediscussed further in this manual.

Separate manuals are included in the scope of the connectable peripherals.For this reason, a more detailed description of these devices will not beprovided here. For more information, see the relevant manuals.

About this manual

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Care of the BEETLE NetPOS

Clean your BEETLE NetPOS at regular intervals with a suitableplastic-surface cleaner. Make sure that the power plug is disconnected,connector cables are unplugged and that no liquid finds its way into thedevice.

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CARE OF THE BEETLE NETPOS

Recycling the BEETLE NetPOS

Environmental protection does not begin whenit comes time to dispose of the BEETLE; itbegins with the manufacturer. This product wasdesigned according to our internal norm“Environmental conscious product design anddevelopment”

The modular BEETLE NetPOS POS System is manufactured without theuse of CFCs and CCHS and is produced mainly from reusable componentsand materials.

The processed plastics can, for the most part, be recycled. Even theprecious metals can be recovered, thus saving energy and costly rawmaterials.

Please do not stick labels onto plastic case parts. This would help us tore-use components and material.

You can protect our environment by only switching on your equipment whenit is actually needed. If possible, even avoid the stand-by-mode as thiswastes energy, too. Also switch your equipment off when you take a longerbreak or finish your work.

At this time, there are still some parts that are not reusable. Wincor Nlxdorfguarantees the environmentally safe disposal of these parts in theRecycling Center, which is certified pursuant to ISO 9001.

So don’t simply throw your BEETLE POS system on the scrap heap when ithas served its time, but take advantage of the environmentally smart,up-to-date recycling methods!

Please contact your competent branch or the Recycling Center Paderborn(for European countries) for information on how to return and re-usedevices and disposable materials under the following telephone/faxnumbers:

Tel.: +49 (0) 5251 8-18010, Fax: +49 (0) 5251 8-18015

is always ready to answer any questions you may have aboutWincor Nixdorf GmbH environmental protection policies. We look forward toyour telephone call or your fax.

RECYCLING THE BEETLE NETPOS

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Warranty

Wincor Nixdorf guarantees a limited warranty engagement for 12 monthsbeginning with the date of delivery. This warranty engagement covers allthose damages which occur despite a normal use of the product.

Damages because of

� Improper or insufficient maintenance,� Improper use of the product or unauthorized modifications of the

product,� Inadequate location or surroundings

will not be covered by the warranty.

All parts of the product which are subject to wear and tear are not includedin the warranty engagement. Please order spare parts at the Wincor Nixdorfcustomer service.

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WARRANTY

BEETLE NetPOS

Overview

You can connect a variety of peripherals to your modular POS systemBEETLE NetPOS and thus implement a wide range of expansion stages.You can connect a two or four-line alphanumeric customer display and afour line cashier display. Alternatively you can connect Flat screens, suchas BA69 (VGA/4), BA70 (b/w) or BA71 and BA72 (color), use various typesof scanners such as distance, touch or stationary scanners, use scales andscanner scales (please take into account the official certificationregulations), connect various printers, use POS keyboards with or without aswipecard reader, use different types of cash drawers, connect a monitor,install the POS workplace SNIkey, integrate the BEETLE NetPOS in anetwork.

This means that the BEETLE NetPOS can meet your requirements at alltimes, without having to exchange the complete system for a new one, thussaving you time and money.

The illustration below show you how your modular POS system can grow -from a scanner to integration in a network.

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BEETLE NetPOS Peripherals

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OVERVIEW

PrinterScanner

Cash drawer

Scales

MonitorFlatscreendisplay

Keyboard

BA69

Customer or cashier display

SNIkey

BEETLE NetPOS in a network

OVERVIEW

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Ethernet 10/100 Base TServer

BEETLE NetPOS

Before switching on the System

Unpacking and checking the System

Unpack the parts and check to see whether the delivery matches theinformation on the delivery note.

The carton contains the basic unit and a country-specific accessories kit.Some ordered composition may be installed.

If damage has occurred during shipping or if the package contents do notmatch the delivery note, promptly inform your Wincor Nixdorf sales outlet.

Transport the device only in its original packaging (to protect it againstimpact and shock).

Setting up the device

Set up the BEETLE NetPOS POS system where it will not be exposed toextreme environmental conditions. Protect the device from vibrations, dust,moisture, heat and strong magnetic fields.

Make sure that the side ventilation slots on the BEETLE NetPOS POSsystem are not obstructed in order to ensure that the device has sufficientventilation.

Cabling of the BEETLE NetPOS

Follow the steps below in the order given when installing devices:

� Make sure that the power switch on the front of the housing is set toOFF, i.e. that it visibly protrudes.

� The cable cover must be removed, if present.

� Plug one end of the power cable into the external power supply andconnect the other end to the main power supply.

� Plug one end of the other power cable into a grounded-contact powersocket of the external power supply and the other into the socket of theBEETLE NetPOS.

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BEFORE SWITCHING ON THE SYSTEM

� Plug in and secure the data cable.

Always make sure that the system is switched off when you do cablingworks.

Disconnecting cables

Never unplug a cable by pulling on the cable itself; always take hold of theactual plug. Follow the procedure below when disconnecting cables:

� Turn off all power and equipment switches.� Remove the cable cover.� Unplug all data communication cables from the sockets of the data

networks.� Unplug all power plugs from the grounded-contact power sockets.� Unplug all cables from the devices.

With MINI-DIN plugs, the plug remains inserteduntil released.

Pull the plastic covering from the connectingsocket with your thumb. The lock is released.The metal of the plug is visible.

RJ12 plugs lock in when you insert them. Torelease them push the latch under the plug tothe top.

Remove the two screws.


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Mounting the cable cover

The scope of supply of your BEETLE NetPOS includes a cable cover.Before mounting the device, you should first remove the cable openingswhere necessary. This depends on the cables which you wish to lay.Tools are not required as the plastic parts can be removed by hand.

In order to mount the cable cover, insert it in the guide � and turn it to theBEETLE box. Press from the inside against the exterior and pull it to therear side until it is fixed in the second pin � on the back of the BEETLE

box.

In doing so, ensure that the cable cover does not fit askew.

Connecting to the mains power supply

All devices belonging to the modular BEETLE NetPOS system that have aseparate power cable must be connected to the same electric circuit.

� Make sure that all data cables on the system unit and peripherals areconnected correctly.

� Make sure that the DC cable is connected to power supply and tosystem unit.

� Plug all power cables belonging to the BEETLE and the peripherals intothe grounded-contact power sockets.

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You can now switch onthe BEETLE NetPOS bymeans of the switch onthe external powersupply. Push the ONbutton at the front of thebox.

The power supply can be connected to all standard power supply networks.The unit adjusts automatically to the respective voltage. The maximumoutput of the power pack is 150 W.

Basic settings

Ex works, the BEETLE NetPOS is configured to your order. Yourconfiguration must be subsequently adapted to support supplementarydevices such as scanners. For more information, contact the WN branchoffice responsible for your area.

Adjusting the loudspeaker

You can set the volume as desired by means of a menu in the BIOS Setup.

Light emitting diode (LED)

The left LED (green) lights when the BEETLENetPOS is switched on. The right LED (yellow)lights up while the hard disk is being accessed.


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On button ON/OFF switch

Connecting peripherals

The peripherals mentioned here are available as options and are not part ofthe basic configuration. A separate manual is provided for each of theconnectable components. For more detailed information, please consult therelevant documentation.

The figure shows the back panel of the BEETLE NetPOS with the locationsof the connecting sockets and connecting plugs. If you wish to connect amonitor, however, you must also have a video board.

CRT and TFT interfaces are used alternatively.

Connecting peripherals with the system switched on is not allowed.

Rear panel of the BEETLE NetPOS

Rear panel of the power supply

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CONNECTING PERIPHERALS

KYBD COM1

VGA

COM4* COM3* COM2*USBLAN/ASYN

LPT1

Power Connector

0 I

ON/OFF Cash Drawer 1, 2POS Printer Power

Mains SocketSubconnectorMains

Keyboard (KYBD)

The BEETLE NetPOS has a 6-pin mini-DIN jack for connecting a keyboard.Make sure that the connector is plugged firmly into the socket to preventmalfunctioning. Power is supplied to the keyboard via this socket. If youwish to connect a standard PC keyboard with DIN connector, you must usea special adapter cable, obtainable from the WN branch office responsiblefor your area.

When removing cables with locks, please grip the cable at the connectorhousing.

Scanners and scales (COM1 - COM4*)

Depending on the systems configuration, scanners without an independentpower supply are connected to the COM2*, COM3* or COM4* serialinterface (standard setting COM3). Connect scales with their own powersupply to the COM1 interface. COM1 is designed as a 9-pin D-sub plug,whereas COM2* - COM4* are 9-pin D-sub jacks.Make sure that the scanner connector is plugged securely into the socket toprevent possible malfunctioning.

If scales which are not supplied by Wincor Nixdorf are connected to theBEETLE NetPOS, you must obtain an WN licence for the driver software.

The COM2 interface is without effect if the onboard TFT adapter with touchscreen function is installed.


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Customer display (COM2* or COM4*)

With the BEETLE NetPOS, and depending on the system´s configuration,the customer display is connected to either the COM2* or COM4* serialinterface. The interface connection is a 9-pin D-sub jack. Make sure that theconnector for the customer display is screwed firmly to the socket to preventpossible malfunctioning. Power is supplied via this jack.

Cashier display (COM3*)

Connect the cashier display to the serial interface COM3*. This port is a9-pin D-sub jack.

Make sure that the connector for the cashier display is screwed firmly to thesocket to prevent possible malfunctioning.

Monitor

If a CRT adapter is installed, you can connect a monitor to the system viathe 15-pin D-sub jack on the CRT adapter. The power supply of the monitoris done by the rubber socket of the external power pack. The socket issituated at the front of the power pack.

A LCD screen can be connected alternatively if a TFT adapter is installed.

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TFT - LCD display

If a TFT adapter is installed you can connect a SNIkeyTFT/ BA71/ BA72/BA73 to the BEETLE NetPOS without using an extension board ISA slot.Connect the 50-pin data cable of the LCD to the system. The signals for thetouch screen function and the power supply is also made via this cable. Toimplement the touch screen functionality for the COM2 interface you have tochange some system settings.

If the display is equipped with a keyboard cable connect this with the KYBDterminal. You can only connect one keyboard cable to the BEETLE NetPOSat one time - either that of the LCD or that of the free standing keyboard(e.g. PC keyboard, TA57, TA61)

To find out how to connect a second keyboard, refer to the user guide of thedisplay.

Connecting standard PC peripherals (COM1)

You can connect supplementary standard peripherals to theBEETLE NetPOS via the COM1 serial interface.

Make sure that all supplementary devices have been tested for RFIsuppression pursuant to the legal requirements of your country.


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Network

If a network board is installed, the system can be connected to a network(LAN) from the POS terminal back panel.

Modular printers

The standard parallel interface LPT1 is intended for connecting a printer.

Appropriate POS printers can also be connected via the low-voltage jack24V, max. 2A at the external power supply. A connecting cable with aHOSIDEN (EPSON compatible) plug is required for this.

Do not connect the HOSIDEN plug when the system is turned on, this canlead to an automatic reboot of the system.

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Cash drawer (1,2)

The BEETLE NetPOS has two RJ12 sockets at the external power supplyfor connecting cash drawers. Make sure that the connector is plugged firmlyinto the socket to prevent malfunctioning. RJ12 plugs lock in when youinsert them. Power is supplied to the cash drawer via this socket,+24V +5% / -10%.

Connecting daisy chained cash drawers and 12V OEM-drawers isprohibited!Connect only cable to the 24V connector which are marked with DP-1 orDP-2.


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BEETLE NetPOS - the components

Overview

The following figure shows the outside of the BEETLE NetPOS.

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LEDs(ON/OFF, HD)

ON/OFF

Floppy Disk

The figure below shows the inside of the BEETLE NetPOS.

OVERVIEW

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Floppy Disk

TFTAdapter

Hard Disk

DIMM

Floppy disk drive

General

The BEETLE NetPOS is equipped with a floppy disk drive for 3.5" disks.The LED at the drive lights up whenever the system accesses the drive.

The disks can be used for a variety of applications, such as:

� Loading programs� Saving data (e.g. daily sales figures)� Access control (electronic key)

The disk can be write protected to protect your data from accidentally beingoverwritten. The slide is located at the bottom left of the diskette.

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FLOPPY DISK DRIVE

Writing is possible

Writing is not possible

Inserting a disk

Hold the disk so that the arrow symbol is at the top and points away fromyou. Now insert the disk in the drive slot provided. The disk has beencorrectly inserted if the grey ejection button has popped out.

Removing a disk

Press the ejection button next to the drive slot. You can now remove thedisk.

Never remove the disk while the drive is being accessed, i.e. when the LEDindicator for the drive is illuminated. Otherwise, you could damage the driveand the disk.

CPU

General

The modular POS system BEETLE NetPOS is supplied with a Media GXmCPU.

The CPU comprises a specially developed PC board. In addition to thePC-specific modules and interfaces, this board accommodates anon-volatile memory (NV-RAM) and an optional CRT adapter for connecting

CPU

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ejection button

a monitor or a TFT adapter for connecting a LCD screen or a LAN 10/100submodule or a COM5 submodule.

The connecting plate of the board has the sockets for the externalperipherals. The illustration below shows the connector assignments for theCPUs.

Interfaces

The COM1 interface of the BEETLE NetPOS is designed for connectingstandard peripherals with separate power supply. The COM2*, COM3* andCOM4* are provided for connecting special POS peripherals that do notwithout power supply, for example a scanner or a display. The BEETLENetPOS is also equipped with a parallel interface and a DC24V /2A powersupply interface for connecting POS printers as well as one mini DIN jackfor connecting the keyboard at the external power supply. For connectingcash drawers the BEETLE NetPOS is equipped with two RJ12 sockets atthe external power supply.

Connect only devices approved by WN to your BEETLE NetPOS. If youhave any questions, contact the WN branch office responsible for your area

Loudspeaker

A loudspeaker is connected to the CPU. The volume of the loudspeaker canbe set using a menu in the BIOS setup.

Nonvolatile RAM (NV-RAM)

This memory chip can be used to store important data - such as sales totalsor diagnostic entries - by means of the appropriate software andindependently of the power supply. The data is retained for more than fiveyears.

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CPU

KYBD COM1

VGA

COM4* COM3* COM2*USBLAN/ASYN

LPT1

The NV-RAM is standard only in systems with the operating systemMS-DOS.

Dynamic RAM

The operating system and the application require this memory while theyare running. The following types are possible:

Bank1 Bank2 Capacity

2Mx642Mx644Mx644Mx644Mx648Mx648Mx648Mx648Mx6416Mx6416Mx6416Mx6416Mx6416Mx64

2M64

2M644M64

2M644Mx648Mx64

2Mx644Mx648Mx64

16Mx64

16MB32MB32MB48MB64MB64MB80MB96MB128MB128MB144MB160MB196MB256MB

Connection options

The CPU is designed in a way that expansions are possible at any time, asdesired.

Connecting a hard diskOne hard disk can be connected to the CPU. It is used to store theoperating system and POS-specific software. It can also be used for thelong-term storage of the electronic journal. 2.5" hard disks can be used forthis purpose. These disks have a 16-bit IDE (integrated drive electronics)AT-bus system interface and an integrated controller. For the defaultsettings and technical data for the hard disks, see the configuration label.

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Additional slots on the CPUThe CPU is equipped with two additional slots which can be used toconnect the optional available controllers ( LAN or ASYNC, CRT (monitor)or TFT (LCD)), if required (see chapter Configuration variants).

Power Supply

The power supply automatically adjusts itself to the particular voltage. Thepower output of the power supply is maximum 150 W.

The power cord receptacle, and the ON/OFF switch are located on the backof the power supply. At the front side of the box you will find the ON buttonwhich will turn on the system if the ON/OFF switch at the rear side of theexternal power supply is in the position ON. Pushing the ON button again(push at least 4 sec.) will turn the system off.

Rear panel of the power supply

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0 I

ON/OFF Cash Drawer 1, 2POS Printer Power

SubconnectorMains Mains Socket

On- Button ON/OFF switch

Changing the CMOS battery

The BEETLE NetPOS is equipped with a lithium battery on the CPU boardto ensure data retention, the time and the setup parameters. The batteryshould be changed approximately every five years.

When inserting the new battery, make sure the polarity is correct. This isvisibly marked in the socket. Incorrect replacement of the battery may leadto the danger of explosion.

The battery is located in a socket in the CPU. To gain access to the battery,proceed as described in the chapter entitled “Changing the hard disk” untilyou lift up the carrier.

Media GXm board

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Cyrix

Battery

12

NVR

1

IRQ Freq

Super I/O

NV-RAM

PCI / ISA

KYBD

COM4

COM3

USB

COM2

COM1

Loudspeaker (4pin)

- +

SN

Ike

y

SDRAM-DIMMs

The lithium battery must be replaced by the end user only by identicalbatteries or types recommended by Wincor Nixdorf GmbH.You can return the used batteries to your Wincor Nixdorf sales outlet.Batteries containing harmful substances are marked accordingly. Thechemical denotations are as follows:CD = Cadmium; Pb = Lead, Li = Lithium.

This symbol on a battery tells you that batteries containingharmful substances must not be disposed of as householdwaste. Within the European Union you are legally bound toreturn these batteries to a Wincor Nixdorf sales outlet!

The setup parameters must be reset each time the battery is changed (seechapter Setup).

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POWER SUPPLY

Configuration variants

Submodules for the CPU

Various controllers can be plugged in on the CPU. ASYNC- and LANcontrollers must be installed alternatively. The following is a brief descriptionof the available options:

ASYNC controller

This RS232 interface card can be used as an additional, live serial interfacefor connecting various peripherals.

When connecting an ASYNC controller, ensure that the total currentconsumption of all of the live serial interfaces does not exceed900 mA. Setting of the BIOS Setup: “PnP IRQ Resources”: IRQ12 Reseved.

LAN controller 10/100 MBit

This controller can be used to incorporate the BEETLE NetPOS in anEthernet network (10/100 Base T). It is based on a 3COM 905B chip anduses the internal PCI bus.

CRT- or TFT-adapter

Both adapters must be installed alternatively. You can connect either a CRTmonitor or a TFT-LCD module with optional touch screen functionality.When installing a TFT adapter with touch screen functionality make surethat the touch functionality will be activated via jumper (see jumpersettings).The COM2 interface is no longer valid for external use. If the BEETLEsystem is pre-installed ex works, COM2 will delivered with a cover.

Installing the submodules when using a TFT/CRT adapter

First ensure that the system is switched off and that the power connector isdisconnected.Loose the screws at the rear side (see arrows).

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Then lift off the top cover.

When using a TFT or CRT adapter, loosen the screws on the rear side ofthe adapter (see arrows).

Loose the connector of the adapter from the motherboard and shift theadapter through the open slot �. Remove the metal cover of theLAN/ASYNC interface �.

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�

�

Plug in the submodule (see drawing).

Fix the submodule (here LAN controller) with two screws at the rear side ofthe BEETLE system � and push the TFT adapter or CRT adapter throughthe slide back in the right position�. After connecting it with themotherboard fix the adapter with the two screws.

Installing the submodules

Proceed according to the description in the section before, however withoutinstallation of the TFT or CRT adapter.


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LAN Controller

�

�

Change of the hard disk

To change the hard disk open your BEETLE NetPOS as described on thepages before.

Pull out the connectors, lift up the hard disk� floppy disk and pull out thehard disk/floppy disk from the guide rail to the back.

Press the spring (s. figure above) and shift the hard disk to the rear. Changethe hard disk. Shift the new fixed disk onto the carrier and hang up theseagain into the housing.

Plug in the connectors again and close the cover. Plug the power cable(external power supply) and switch on the system.

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CHANGE OF THE HARD DISK

SoftwareThis chapter provides a brief overview of the operating system and a seriesof programs developed by Wincor Nixdorf GmbH to enable your BEETLENetPOS to operate efficiently. More detailed information can be found in theindividual documents for these programs.

Operating system

The BEETLE NetPOS runs under the MS-DOS operating system that wasspecially expanded for POS applications. The system supports:Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows CE and Linux.

Retail device interface

The retail device interface (RDI) is a uniform C programming interface forthe BEETLE NetPOS.This interface provides the application programmer with a simple tool forprogramming retail-specific applications and devices. It also provides theprogrammer with diagnosis, configuration and test tools for the retaildevices.

Application programs

Application programs are available for the BEETLE NetPOS that meetretail-specific requirements. For more information, contact the WincorNixdorf GmbH branch office responsible for your area.

Retail presentation manager

The retail presentation manager (RPM) is provided as a uniform tool(MS-DOS and UNIX) for input and output format specification. The RPMsignificantly reduces the development outlay for POS applications.

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Retail transaction manager

The retail transaction manager (RTM) forms the link between the POSapplication and the operating system. The RTM allows the accessing ofshared data, including price lookup and the maintenance of transaction files.

High frequency table

The price look ups (PLU) in the retail area are performed using the HighFrequency Table (HFT). The HFT provides functional libraries with uniforminterfaces for this purpose.

Hash file access method

Similar to the HFT, the Hash File Access Method (HSF) is primarily used forprice look ups. The extensive article data on the mass storage can bemanaged with HSF. To this effect, the article file is specially structuredwhen it is created. This structure, in conjunction with the access method for“hash” files, provides particularly short search times.

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RETAIL TRANSACTION MANAGER

Starting up the systemThe configuration label shows you the equipment included in your modularBEETLE NetPOS system. The label is located on the underside of theBEETLE NetPOS. The data specified there are required for entering thesetup parameters (see Setup).

Start and runup behaviour

After installing the BEETLE NetPOS, switch on the POS system using thepower switch on the front panel.

The system first performs an automatic self-test to test its basic functions.

For example, you may see the following message (irrespective of processortype) on the four-line cashier display or on the monitor:

xx/xx is the place holder of the BIOS version number

The system then determines the medium from which the operating systemand POS application are to be booted. Each medium is assigned a logicaldrive according to the configuration of your BEETLE NetPOS.

The following media can be assigned a drive:

� Disk� Network� Hard disk� Memory card (not for BEETLE NetPOS)� CD-ROM (not for BEETLE NetPOS)

The logical drives are designated A:, B:, C: and D:.

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WN ID xx/xx Date

If the system is to be booted from disk, this medium must always beassigned drive A:. The network is always assigned to the C: drive during therunup procedure. The hard disk can be assigned to the C: or D: drive. Thesystem can only be started from the hard disk if the disk has beenconfigured as the C: drive.

Corresponding to the Setup configuration the modular BEETLE NetPOSPOS system can be booted from the following drives:

� Floppy disk in drive A:� Hard disk in drive C:� CD-ROM in EL TORITO format� Network adapter with BOOTPROM

Please mind that the storage medium must be system-boot-capable.

The following priorities apply:

� Floppy disk (A:) High priority� Network (C:) Medium priority� Hard disk (C:) Low priority

As standard the POS system always attempts to boot from a disk first if it isinserted in the respective drive.

If the POS system does not find a disk resp. a CD-ROM in drive A:, itautomatically continues the loading process from drive C:.

If drive A: contains a disk on which no operating system is stored, the POSsystem cannot be booted. In this case, either replace the disk with one thatis system-boot-capable or remove the disk altogether.

The operating system responds with additional messages on the cashierdisplay or monitor, as shown in the illustration below.

If the operating system has started up without error, the POS applicationsoftware is automatically booted if necessary.

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START AND RUNUP BEHAVIOUR

C >P:

A message is displayed as soon as the BEETLE NetPOS is ready foroperation. For more detailed information, see the description of yourapplication program.

BIOS Cluster

At any rate you should check, whether the file CONFIG.SYS contains anentry for a store manager (like e.g. EMM386.EXE). This entry must take intoaccount the necessary cluster of 88 KB (segment address EA000 - EFFFF)for the BIOS. A possible entry would be:

Device= C: \DOS\ EMM386.EXE X=EA00-EFFF NOEMS

Booting from a memory card the segment address E7000-E9FFF must bereserved additional. A possible entry would be:

Device= C: \DOS\ EMM386.EXE X=E700-EFFF NOEMS

This may be important for MS-DOS, Windows 3x or Windows 95. If you donot pay attention to it, the system may crash while starting.

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BIOS setupBIOS setup can be used to restore or reset the configuration parameters ofyour BEETLE POS system. The features of your POS system are displayedon the configuration sticker, which is located on or inside your BEETLE.

SETUP contains important basic settings which are necessary to enableyour POS system to operate correctly. These settings include, for example,the date and time, the assignment of a specific logical drive name (A: or B:)to the BEETLE card or the floppy disk as well as parameters for the harddisk.

You have several options for calling up SETUP:

� Press key 2 while BIOS test is running� If you are using a standard PC keyboard, press Ctrl, Alt and ESC

simultaneously during the runup phase.� SETUP is called up if the keyswitch on the POS keyboard is set to

position 4 resp.T during the runup phase.� In case of a faulty configuration you should always run the setup

program to make sure that the POS system works correctly.

The default output medium for the BEETLE POS system is the 4-line,20-column cashier display. If a VGA monitor is connected, information isoutput to the monitor.

If no monitor is connected, although an SVGA card is installed, then thesystem messages are not visible.

The menu entries below are intended to serve as examples. If in doubt,refer to the configuration sticker.

When SETUP is called, first the Copyright message is output. For example:

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Copyright (C)WN 2000

Setup Rel. 0.xy(20/02/00)

The first menu is then displayed. Menus are controlled by pressing thenumeric keys specified in parentheses.

Pressing the number (2) allows you to set the date and time in a furthermenu. (7) reboots the system.

In this and subsequent examples, the numeric keys (8), (2), (6), (4), (5) and(7) have the following meanings:

(8) Prev (Previous) The cursor is positioned in a previous field ormenu

(2) Next The cursor is positioned in the next field orjumps to the next menu

(6) Incr (Increment) Increments a value in the field(4) Decr (Decrement) Decrements a value in the field(5) Calls the help function (key assignment)(7) Reboots the system

Following the menu for setting the time and date, the menu for volumeadjustment of PC-loudspeaker appears.

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ReBoot with (7)Help with (5)Enter Setup with (2)

Time 12:34:56Date Feb 20 2000

(6) Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

Speaker VolumeHigh

(8)Prev (6) Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

In the following menu you see the settings of drives A: and B.

The hard disks can be configured automatically in SETUP. The necessaryparameters are read from the hard disk and stored in the CMOS RAM. YourPOS system offers two interfaces to connect hard disks and other IDEdrives (e.g. CD ROM drive), a PRIMARY port and a SECONDARY port.You can connect two drives to each port, a MASTER- and a SLAVE drive.To use the SECONDARY interface, the Secondary IDE must be set to“Enable”.The following masks show an example of possible configurations for a harddisk that is connected to a PRIMARY SLAVE port.

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BIOS SETUP

FD A MEM-CardFD B Not Installed(8)Prev (6) Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

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PRI MASTR AUTO

(8)Prev (6)Incr

(2)Next (4)Decr

PRI SLAVE

(8)Prev (6)Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

PRI SLAVE


SEC MASTR

(8)Prev (6) Incr

(2)Next (4)Decr

SEC SLAVE

(8)Prev (6)Incr

(2)Next (4)Decr

Secondary IDE

Disable(8)Prev (6)Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

(2)

A

(4) (6) (6)

(6)

(

(

4

4

)

)(2)

(2)

(2)

PRI SLAVE(3)List Params


(3)

Enable (2)

(2)

(2)

Disable (2)

nextmenue

NONE AUTO USER TYPE

AUTO

AUTO

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BIOS SETUP

Cyl >1023 (...)

PRI SLAVE USER TYPE(3) List Params(8)Prev (6)Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

(3)(3)

(2)

(...)

(9)

HD Get Params

Yes = (9)No = other

Write to CMOS?

Yes = (9)No = other

Cyl xxxxx Head xxSec xx xxxxMB

Any Key to Return

Large Disk AccessLBA

(6) Incr(2)Next (4) Decr

Cyl <=1023

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Notes

Note 1The PIO mode in the mask “HD Transfer Mode” indicates the chosen datatransfer mode for the hard disk. You can set a value between “0" and ”4".After the automatic reading of the parameters (“HD Get Params ? = Yes”)you should not change this value . Should any problems occur, you can onlydecrement the PIO mode, which will lead to a slower transfer of data.

Note 2The number of sectors in the mask “Multisector Read” indicates how manysectors per reading job can maximally be read from the hard disk. You canset this number to 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 sectors. After the automatic reading of theparameters (“HD Get Params ? = Yes”) you should not change this value.Should any problems occur, you can only decrement the number ofsectors, which will lead to a slower transfer of data.

Note 3You can choose between the following settings:

� StandardThe operating system MS DOS can only be started from a partition thatis smaller than or equal to 504 MB. The rest can only be used by otheroperating systems like e.g. Windows NT or OS/2.

� LBAWith this setting MS DOS can service hard disks up to a capacity of7,8 Gigabytes (GB).

� Non DOSChoose this setting if you wish to install an operating system other thanMS-DOS on your BEETLE.

Please mind the following procedure for handling the hard disk:

Generally you should configure your hard disk with the setting “AUTO”(automatic configuration). The BIOS then detects the optimal parametersettings for your system and these parameters are set. Whenever startingthe system you can read from the monitor the type of installed hard disk inabbreviated form (Only when “AUTO” is set).Alternatively you can configure the hard disk with the setting “USER TYPE”.With the subfunction “HD Get Params ?” the system tries to read in theparameters of the hard disk. If this was not successful you will have to set

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all parameters step by step manually, according to the specification of thehard disk.

If you have connected more than two hard disks you can enable theSecondary interface by setting “Enable” . You can choose this in thefollowing mask:

It is possible to use the parallel interface LPT1 in standard mode and in themodes ECP (Enhanced Capability Port) and EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port).The transfer modes EP and EPP allow a higher data transfer rate (up to2MB/s and up to 2,4 MB/s). Please make sure that the peripheral devicesdo support these modes.

The choice can be done in the following mask:

If you are using printers from Wincor Nixdorf, please choose the standardmode.

With power management you can save energy when your system is offtime. When “No” is set, the CPU operates with maximum speed, i.e. at fullpower. If “Yes” is set, the power management facility is enabled.

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Secondary IDEEnable


LPT1 ModeStandard

(8)Prev (6) Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

PowerMan Yes(8)Prev (6)Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

“OFF Timer” switches the CPU to sleep mode (5 - 15 - 60 minutes) after aspecified interval of being idle. In this case the backlighting of the displaysare deactivated and a connected monitor is blanked. Make sure that noscreen saver is active!

In BIOS setup, you can also define whether the opportunity for turn off theserial interfaces in the sleep mode COM2* to COM4* is selected (COMSupply On) or not (COMSupply Off).

With “COM Supply On” the CPU switches from sleep mode to standardmode when one of the following interrupts is actuated: IRQ1 (keyboard),IRQ3 (COM2), IRQ4 (COM1), or IRQ8 (RTC).

In sleep mode all interrupts are processed ; none are lost.

The next mask can be used to enter displays (OPERATOR for the cashierdisplay or VGA for the monitor).

If an internal CRT-adapter is plugged in you can see the following screenmask. For the settings LOW and MIDDLE the system memory will allocate1,5 MB for the graphical section. In the setting HIGH it will allocate 2,5 MB.

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OFF Timer 60 Min


COM Supply Off


Display OPERATOR(5) Help


The following functions of setup normally are not changed. Here Setup canterminate the settings. If you wish to change the boot sequence, to activatethe sound function or to set interrupt, DMA or the memory range for legacycards, the following points are important:

This option changes the start-up-time of hard discs. Normally 6 seconds aresufficient, but you can set a time between 3 and 30 seconds if you use harddiscs with a different boot period.

With the following mask you can activate the sound function. Please mindthat the following system resources are used: I/O addresses 220-22Fh,330-331h, 388-38Bh, Interrupt 5 and the DMA channels 3 and 5. Theseparameters are displayed.

In the next mask you can set the boot sequence. The basic configurationstarts from the diskette drive. Alternatively you can start the operating

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Video ResolutionLOW


Special functionsfollowing ———>>(8)Prev(2)Next

Hard Disc Pre-Delay6 Seconds


Sound ConfigurationDisable

(8)Prev (6)Incr(2 Next (4)Decr

system from the hard disk, a CD-ROM drive or a network-card (with anaccording Boot PROM).

In this mask you can define whether an extended self test should be runbefore starting the operating system. The extended self test only comprisesof the POS-specific components.

The following three Setup-settings are used when a Legacy-PC-card is tobe plugged in. These cards can not inform the system BIOS which Interrupt,DMA-channel or memory range below 1 MB they seize. The jumperconfiguration of the Legacy-card must be communicated to the BIOS withthe following screen masks before installing the card! Setting a parameter toRESERVED means that this Interrupt, DMA-channel or memory rangecannot longer be used for the automatic configuration by the BIOS oroperating system.

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Boot first fromDiskette Driver


Extended POSTYes


Legacy ISA Mem. Addr(3) List Params(8)Prev (6)Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

PnP IRQ Resources(3) List Params(8)Prev (6)Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

This mask only works together with an operating system that is capable ofPlug-and-Play (PnP) functions. Setting “Yes” has the effect that the BIOSwill initialize only those components necessary for booting the operatingsystem. All the other PnP components must then be configured by theloaded operating system.

At the end of SETUP you will see the following mask:

In this menu you can define whether the configuration data of your POSsystem will be initialized when the system is started:

Yes With the start of the system the old configuration data will bereset. The plug&play function will detect the currentconfiguration data. The installed components are initializedby these data. Components not able for plug&play have to beregistered manually.

No The installed components and drives will be initialized with theexisting configuration data. There will be no updating with thestart of the BEETLE.

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PnP DMA Resources(3) List Params(8)Prev (6)Incr(2)Next (4)Decr

Plug & Play O/SNo


Reset Config DataNo

(8)Prev (6)Incr(4)Decr

With the plug&play functionality the installed components are detected andinitialized automatically, if these components support plug&play. Set “Yes”when you use a plug&play card or when an old card is being removed. Thereset is done automatically.

To quit SETUP press the numeric key 7. Your POS system will be rebooted.

Power On Self Test (POST)

As standard the Phoenix POST is used, which monitors the functioning ofthe standard PC AT components of the master board. The Phoenix POSThas been expanded by some function tests so that POS-specific functionscan also be tested.

The error messages are displayed on the external user display or the VGAmonitor. The user display and the monitor have high priority; with the VGAcard inserted the messages are always displayed on the monitor. Errormessages are displayed on the external user display only if there is nomonitor.

Display of the error messages on the user display has the following format:

TEST POS TEST TYPE ERROR NUMBERError text

In the test, the error messages are displayed in English language. Thefollowing is an example of the display of an error message at the userdisplay:

TEST POS NV-RAM 01ADDRESS ERRORANY KEY TO CONTINUE

Static errors are accurately localized with the POST, though sporadic errorscan be determined only to a limited extent.

If POST signals an error, please contact your appropriate technician orCustomer Service.

There is more information on MS-DOS system error messages on thefollowing pages.

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Output of MS-DOS system error messages

All system error messages are displayed on the cashier display or monitor.The messages are on two lines, as shown below:

The individual entries have the following meanings:

M Reserved

E MS-DOS error No. 0..C HEX

l Indicates where error occurred0 Reserved sector (MS-DOS area)1 File Allocation Table (FAT)2 Directory3 Data area

ooooo “Read” or “write” operation

dddddddd Block device driver:Drive, e.g. “C: ”Character device driver:Name, e.g. “COM1 ”

mmm...mmm Message text:e.g. “Write protect error”If such an error message appears,acknowledge it by pressing the C key on thePOS keyboard.The operating system then repeats theprevious message.


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M el ooooo ddddddddmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

POST extended error messages

Test type Test Message Error no.

Cashier display 1 DATE ERRORADDRESS ERROR

12

Customer display2 TEST POS LCD

not applicable

NV-RAM 5

ADDRESS ERRORDATA ERROR (5555)DATA ERROR (ABABDATA ERROR (0000)

1234

Printer controller 6

UNKNOWN PRINTERRESET ERRORUNKNOWN STATUSCPU ERRORCPU RAM ERRORTIMEOUTLPT ERRORASIC ID ERRORASIC REGISTER ERRORASIC TIME ERRORASIC RAM ERRORZ-RAM ERRORROM CHECKSUM ERROR

12345678910111213

Cash drawer 7CASHDRAW CLOSEDCASHDRAW OPEN

Not applicablenot applicable

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Phoenix BIOS POST and Start Messages

Message Possible Cause Remedy by technician

Diskette drive fail Diskette adapter failure Check adapter

Diskette drive B: failureDrive B: defective or notinstalled Check drive B:

Diskette drive A: failureDrive A: defective or notinstalled

Check drive A:

Diskette read failurestrike 7 to retry boot

Disk not formatted ordefective

Replace diskette andreboot

Display adapter failed;Primary video-adapterfailure

Check video-adapter

Gate A20 failureProtected mode cannot beactivated

Check CPU

Fixed disk configurationerror

The specified configurationis not supported

Correct the hard driveconfiguration

HD controller fail Controller failure Check CPU

Fixed disk failure01

Defective hard disk0 = C:1 = D:

Try to reboot. If notpossible, replace hard disk

Hard disk read failure -strike 7 to retry boot

Defective hard diskTry to reboot. If notpossible, replace hard disk

Invalid config info

¤ Memory size not correct¤ Display adapter not

correctly configured¤ Incorrect number of

diskette drives

Start SETUP

Keyboard clock line failureKeyboard data line failure

Keyboard or keyboardcable connection defective

Check that keyboard andcable are properlyconnected

Keyboard controller failure Failure of firmware of thekeyboard controller

Check CPU

Keyboard stuck key failure One or several keys stuck Try again to press the keys


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Message Possible cause Remedy by technician

Memory address line failureat hex-value, readhex-value, expectinghex-value

Failure of memory chipsconnected to circuit

Check CPU

Memory data line failure athex-value, read hex-value,expecting hex-value

Failure of one of memorychips or one of circuits

Replace memory chips

Memory high address linefailure at hex-value, readhex-value, expectinghex-value


Check CPU

Memory double word logicfailure at hex-value, readhex-value, expectinghex-value

Memory chip circuit failure Replace memory chip

Memory odd/even logicfailure at hex-value, readhex-value, expectinghex-value


Check CPU

Memory parity failure athex-value, read hex-value,expecting hex-value

Failure of one of paritymemory chips

Replace memory chip

Memory write/read failure athex-value, read hex-value,expecting hex-value

Failure of one of memorychips

Replace memory chip

No boot sector on hard disk- strike 7 to reboot

Drive C: is not formatted orsystem start not possible

Format drive

Not a boot diskette -strike 7 to retry boot

Diskette in drive A: notformatted or start notpossible

Replace diskette andreboot

No timer tick interrupt Timer chip failure Check timer chip on CPU

Hex-value optionalROM bad checksum =hex - value

Peripheral card hasdefective ROM Replace card

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Message Possible cause Remedy by technician

Shutdown failureFailure of keyboardcontroller or connectinglogic circuit

Check CPU

Time-of-day not set -Please run SETUP program Clock not set Start SETUP

No boot device available -strike 7 to retry boot

Drive A:, hard drive ordiskette defective

Reboot. If still not possible,replace faulty component

Timer chip counter 2 failed Chip failure Check CPU

Unexpected interrupt inprotected mode

Non-maskable interrupt(NMI) cannot be switchedoff

Check CPU, especially thelogic circuit of interrupt

Unexpected type 02I/O card parity or memoryparity interrupt at xxxx:yyyyType (S)hut off NMI,(R)eboot;other keys to continue

Error in writing to systemmemory or in use of I/Oregisters

Replace memory chip

Additional messages

Decreasing available memoryThis message immediately follows amemory error message. The memory chipsare faulty.

Strike the 7 key to continueAn error has occurred during the POST;press number key 7 to reboot system.

Base Memory size = 64KSpecifies size of main memory forfunctions.

Extended Memory size = 00000KSpecifies size of extended memory forfunctions.

If any of the above-stated malfunctions occur, please contact yourappropriate technician or Customer Service.


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Appendix

Technical data for the BEETLE NetPOS

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TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE BEETLE NETPOS

BoxWidth 288 mm 11.34 inDepth 255 mm 10.04 inHeight 58 mm 2.24 inCable cover 80 mm 3.15 in

Power SupplyWidth 162 mm 6.38 inDepth 223 mm 8.87 inHeight 80 mm 3.15 in

WeightBox approx. 3.5 kgPower supply approx. 2.5 kg

Climatic categoryOperating IEC 721-3-3 Class 3K3 +5°C to +40°CTransport IEC 721-3-2 Class 2K2 -25� C to +60� CStorage IEC 721-3-1 Class 1K2 +5�C to +40 � C

Input voltage 100 - 120 VAC200 - 240 VAC

Power consumption 3A / 5A3A: 200 - 240V5A: 100 - 120V

Frequency of system voltage 50 / 60 Hz

CPU

(1) The total current consumption of all of the live serial interfaces must notexceed 900 mA (maximum 600 mA at 12 V per COM* interface; maximum300 mA at 5 V total).

CPU

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Microprocessor Media GXm(corresponding to Pentium Class Processor)200/266 MHz

Architecture AT-compatible board with expansion optionsfor POS-specific functional units

Main memory 16MB - 256MB

BIOS Phönix 256 KB

Keyboard connection AT-compatible

Loudspeaker Adjustable volume via BIOS setup

Floppy disk connection Standard interface

CD ROM connection E-IDE interface

Submodules LAN controller or an ASYNC connection;CRT adapter or a TFT adapter

Nonvolatile RAM 32 KB, 128 KB, 512 KB(NV RAM) data retention approx. 5 years

Cash drawer interface RJ12, 6-pin, P24V +5% / -10%

Serial interfaces Standard: COM 1 (9-pole D-SUB connector)Live (1): COM2, COM3, COM4 (9-poleD-SUB jack, 12 V (+5%, -10%) or 5 V(+/- 5%))

Parallel interfaces LPT1 (25-pole D-SUB jack) interface

Additional printer 24 V/ max. 2 Apower interface

Jumper settings

The CPU is equipped with jumpers which can be used to

� set the CPU frequency by Freq� set the interrupt assignments for the

serial interfaces COM3* and COM4* by IRQ� set the non-volatile memory size by NVR� set the touch function (SNIkey, BA72) on the TFT adapter by

SNIkey positions and Jumper

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JUMPER SETTINGS

Resolution Colours

800x600 8 BPP(SVGA) 256 colours

VGA Graphic __________TFT 16 BPP

64K coloursRGB 5-6-5

640x480 (VGA-Mode) 8 BPP256 colours

VGA Graphic ___________CRT 16 BPP


800x600 (SVGA-Mode) 8 BPP256 colours

VGA Graphic ___________CRT 16 BPP


Jumper Locations of the Media GXm board

Setting the CPU frequency by Freq

200MHz

266 Mhz (Default)

JUMPER SETTINGS

60

Cyrix

Battery

12

NVR

1

IRQ Freq

Super I/O

NV-RAM

PCI / ISA

KYBD

COM4

COM3

USB

COM2

COM1

Loudspeaker (4pin)

- +

SN

Ike

y

SDRAM-DIMMs

Touch-Jumper

SNIkey switch

1

2 8

73

4 10

95

6 12

11

IRQ/ Freq

1

2 8

73

4 10

95

6 12

11

IRQ/ Freq

Setting interrupt for COM3, COM4

IRQ10=COM3*,IRQ11=COM4*(OEM Mode)

IRQ10=COM3*+COM4*,IRQ11 available(WN-Mode, Default)

IRQ10 available,IRQ11=COM4*

IRQ10=COM3*,IRQ11 available

IRQ10,IRQ11 available

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JUMPER SETTINGS

1

2 8

73

4 10

95

6 12

11

IRQ/ Freq

1

2 8

73

4 10

95

6 12

11

IRQ/ Freq

1

2 8

73

4 10

95

6 12

11

IRQ/ Freq

1

2 8

73

4 10

95

6 12

11

IRQ/ Freq

1

2 8

73

4 10

95

6 12

11

IRQ/ Freq

Setting the non-volatile memory size by NVR

NV-SRAM 512 KB

NV-SRAM 32 KB or 128 KB(Default)

Setting the touch function on the TFT adapter by SNIkey positions andJumper

Touch function of TFT adapter submodule enabled

Note: This disables external COM2.

JUMPER SETTINGS

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1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

SNIkey

Jumper

1

3

9

2

4

10

External COM2 function enabled (Default)

Note: This disables Touch via TFT adapter.

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JUMPER SETTINGS

Jumper

SNIkey

1

3

9

2

4

10

Glossary

BitA bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). It is the smallest unit used in data processing.

BPPBits per Pixel, depth of colour.

ControllerServes to control data input and output in a data processing system orbetween a computer and the connected peripherals.

CPUAbbreviation of central processing unit. It includes the main components ofa data processing system. The CPU monitors all operations and providesdata and programs. It comprises the control unit for input and output, thecomputer and the main memory, divided into ROM and immediate accessstorage.

InterfaceDesignates the transition point between different hardware units andsoftware units or between hardware and software units of computers or theirperipherals.

JEIDAAbbreviation of Japan Electronic Industry Development Association.Industry standard for memory cards.

Operating systemRefers to all programs that are a component of a computer and are requiredfor operating the system and executing application programs.

PCMCIAAbbreviation for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.Industry standard for memory cards.

Plug and PLay (PnP)PnP means the automatic recognition of hardware components by thesystem. Thus the installation, integration and configuration of newcomponents is made substantially easier.

GLOSSARY

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PeripheralsDevices serving as an input/output device or storage for a computer. Thisincludes, for example, document readers, keyboards, printers and diskstorage.

ServerThis is a computer connected to a local network and whose services areavailable to all of the network subscribers, e.g. a print server for printing thedata from all of the network subscribers on the printer connected to theserver.

VGAStands for Video Graphics Array and is the interface for connecting colourmonitors.

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GLOSSARY

Abbreviations

AT Advanced TechnologyATA AT-AttachmentBIOS Basic Input Output SystemBPP Bits per InchCOM Communication PortCPU Central Processing UnitCRT Cathode Ray TubecUL canada Underwriters LaboratoriesDIMM Dual Inline Memory ModuleECP Extended Capability PortEPP Enhanced Parallel PortEPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only MemoryFD Floppy DiskGS “Geprüfte Sicherheit” (Tested Safety)HDD Hard Disk DriveHFT High Frequency TableHSF Hash File Access MethodIDE Integrated Drive ElectronicISA Industrial Standard ArchitectureISO International Standardization OrganizationJEIDA Japan Electronic Industry Development AssociationLAN Local Area NetworkLBA Logical Block AddressingLED Light Emitting DiodeLPT Line PrinterMO Magneto OpticalPCI Peripheral Component InterconnectPCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card Intern. AssociationPnP Plug and PlayRAM Random Access MemoryRDI Retail Device InterfaceRMH Retail Message HandlerROM Read Only MemoryRPM Retail Presentation ManagerRTM Retail Transaction ManagerSCSI Small Computer Systems InterfaceSIMM Single In Line Memory ModuleSRAM Static Random Access Memory

ABBREVIATIONS

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SVGA Super Video Graphics ArrayTFT Thin Film TransistorUPS Unbreakable Power SupplyUL Underwriters LaboratoriesUSB Universal Serial BusXMS Extended Memory Specification

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