NEXTSTEP for Intel Processors
Tested Compatible System

Title: Intel Advanced/MN 

Entry Number: 1980
Last Updated:  <<Date August 21 1995>>
Effective Date: August 21 1995
NEXTSTEP Release Tested: 3.3

Product Vendor:
Clearsoft, Inc.
2665-168th Ave S.E.
Bellevue, WA  98008-5511
206/562-9848 (voice)
206/562-9847 (fax)
ecgiii@aol.com (e-mail)

Explanation of Compatibility Testing 
NEXTSTEP Compatible systems are tested by third parties using a test procedure developed by NeXT.  NeXT approves the use of the "NEXTSTEP Compatible" designation for these systems based on the completeness of the test results submitted by these NeXT-trained 3rd parties.
 
For more detailed information on the NICE program, please refer to NeXTanswers document 1903_Compatible_Systems_Tested_With_NEXTSTEP.rtf

Note: NeXT accepts no support responsibilities or liability whatsoever for any system authorized to use the "NEXTSTEP Compatible" designation, nor does NeXT represent that their test procedures or training--even if followed exactly by the 3rd party performing the test work--are in any way complete or exhaustive. Known or unknown errors may be present in configurations which are designated as "NEXTSTEP Compatible" which could adversely affect the operation of these systems.  Support for compatible systems may be provided by the PC vendor or System integrator.  

Tested Components:

Clearsoft reports testing a system configuration consisting of the following components:

Summary information only.  Contact   for more specific configuration information

System CPU Board(s)
	CPU:			Intel Pentium
	  speed:		75 MHz
	RAM:			40MBMB maximum tested
	ISA slots:		3
	EISA slots:		
	PCI slots:		2
	VLB slots:		
	PCMCIA slots:	

SCSI Controller(s)
	Manufacturer:   n/a
	Model name:     
	Interface Type: 

CD-ROM Drive(s)
	Manufacturer:   Sony
	Model name:     CDU55
	Interface Type: ATAPI

Hard Drive(s)
	Manufacturer:   Western Digital
	Interface Type: EIDE
	Size:           1600MB

Graphics Adaptor(s)
	Manufacturer:  Intel   
	Model name:    onboard     
	Video RAM:     1MB
	RAM Type:      DRAM 70nS
	Interface:     PCI (integrated)

Serial Port(s)
	Ports:          2
	UART:           16C550

Parallel Port(s)
	on-board, LPT1

Keyboard(s)
	Manufacturer:   BTC 
	Model name:     Professional
	Interface:      PS/AT with PC/2 adaptor
	# of keys:      101

Mice and Other Pointing Devices
	Manufacturer:   Microsoft
	Model name:     Microsoft Ergonomic
	Interface:      PS/2

LAN Adaptor(s)
	Manufacturer:   Cogent
	Model name:     eMaster+
	Interface:      PCI
	Connectors:     BNC, AUI, *TP

Sound Card(s)
	Manufacturer:   n/a  
	Model name:     
	Interface:            

Monitor(s)
	Manufacturer:   AST 
	Model name:     SVGA
	Size:           14"
	Max resolution: 800x600x72

Note that only the specific components listed were tested.

Setup and Installation

Hardware Setup:
	See above for individual setup instructions for each adaptor.

CMOS settings:
To Access:
press <F1> during bootup
Settings:
Factory settings (PCI will autoconfigure)

ECU settings (EISA-bus systems only):
n/a

Special installation instructions:
You will need the EIDE/ATAPI driver, 
1838_EIDE_Driver.pkg.compressed
available from NeXTanswers or NeXT support

You will need the Generic S3 driver, 
1736_S3_Generic_Display_Driver.pkg.compressed
available from NeXTanswers or NeXT support

Driver settings:
Use Configure.app to load and configure the following drivers:
Display
	S3 Generic PCI Display Driver
Network
	Cogent EM960 PCI Ethernet Adapter (ver 3.31)
SCSI
	none
Audio
	none
Other
	EIDE and ATAPI Device Controller (v3.31)
	ISA/EISA Bus Support(ver 3.30)
	PCI Bus Support(ver 3.30)
	PS/2 Style Keyboard (ver 3.30)
	Floppy Disk Drive (ver 3.30)
	On Board Serial Ports (ver 3.30)
	On Board Parallel Port (ver 3.30)

Known Problems
1. Cannot startup in Graphics mode. Set Configure.app, Expert..., Bootup Graphics to "No" to force bootup in verbose mode. 
2. Sometimes front-panel soft power-off does not work (in this case, use rear panel hard power-off).
3. Install ATAPI CD-ROM drive as Slave to Harddisk on primary IDE channel. Do not install as sole Master on secondary IDE as suggested in NextAnswers #1838.

See Also: (None)