Viper (turbo) 1230LC and Elbox (turbo)1230LC

The viper 1230LC and Elbox 1230LC appear to be exactly the same card.


Viper 1230LC picture



Elbox 1230LC picture

Processor: 030@40Mhz
FPU: Optional 68882@40Mhz or 33Mhz (Some versions of this card support PGA and PLCC FPUs, other versions support PLCC FPUs only)
MMU: Internal in 030
Max Ram: 8MB (1 x 72pin SIMM)
Includes real time clock

Translation of the Manual

ELBOX 1230 TURBO

Installation

Manufacture identification; 2206 (r)(registered).

PAGES:
1.Beginning.
2.Specifications
3.Installation of ELBOX 1230 Turbo card.
4.Installation of the SIMM module.
5.Installation of the FPU Coprocessor.
6.Clock setting.
8.Jumpers 4MB/8MB

Thank you for buying Elbox 1230 Turbo Card. Please, read these instructions carefully before installing the expansion board inside your computer.

2.Specyfications:

* Turbo card for Amiga 1200.
* 68030 Processor with MMU, frequency of 33mhz or 40mhz.
* From 4 to 8 Megabytes of FAST 32-bit SIMM memory 70ns, 60ns...
* Socket for an optional coprocessor PLCC 68881/68882.
* Optional second coprocessor socket PGA.
* Real-time clock generator.(battery).
* Full compatibility.

3.Installation of the ELBOX 1230 Turbo Card.

WARNING: Before installing ELBOX 1230 inside your Computer, Make sure you insert the SIMM first. Do the same with the maths coprocessor And check the jumper configuration.

* Turn off your computer, (disconnect it from the power cable).
* Take the plastic lid from the bottom of you Amiga 1200.
* Push the 1230 Turbo card into the Amiga turbo card socket(slot).
* Put the plastic lid back on.
* Turn on you computer.
* After aprox:11 sec. The test screen will appear.
* Choose Expansion Board Diagnostic option.
* Check if the following is shown:
Manufactuer-2206
Product-9
Status: Working

NOTE: If the settings shown are correct, that means that your Turbo Card is ready to ROCK:)

ATTENTION: If any problems occur during the test in the Expansion Board Diagnostic menu... check:

1. If the Turbo Card is properly inserted into the Amiga turbo card slot..
2. If the Amiga turbo card slot isn't clean, do so with some kind of alcohol..

ATTENTION: Some problems may occur with the hard-drive after installing the ELBOX Turbo Card. If this happens , you need to change a Jumper setting on your hard-drive or cut the first line(red) On your IDE cable.

* You can install up to 8MB of fast 32-bit memory into Elbox 1230 Turbo card. (you should use standard SIMM modules PS/2 72pin, 60ns[EDO],70ns[FPM].

-4MB (1M*32 or 1M*36)
-8MB (2M*32 or 2M*36)

ATTENTION: When you are installing the SIMM module make sure you hear a click of a properly inserted memory module..

5. Maths coprocessor Installation instructions.

* A PLCC socket, on the ELBOX Turbo card, enables you to use a 68882 coprocessor with speeds of 33mhz to 40mhz.

WARNING: Make sure that you put the maths coprocessor the right way into the socket, look for special cut marks on the PLCC socket.

ATTENTION: Speed of your math coprocessor equals the speed of your 68030 processor.

6. Clock settings.

* When changing date or time, you have to use commands: DATE to set time properly.

-SETCLOCK RESET
-SETCLOCK SAVE

7. Jumper settings.

* "RAM"
* "4/8"

!!!You have to reset your computer when changes were made to the jumper settings.!!!

7.1 Jumper "RAM"
* If you want have your memory switched on, this jumper has to be closed.
* If not leave it open.

7.2 Jumper "4/8MB"
* Closed 8MB
* Open 4MB

Edited by: Bartosz Ciazynski

ELBOX-Computer s.c. Ul.Lipowa 4 Vp. 30-702 Krakow

Thanks to Baro