Getting Started
PC-Assisted with a terminal or video board - The PC-Assisted
system can also communicate with a terminal via COM2, or through a
Ziatech video board with keyboard support.
1.
If you are using a terminal for communication with the
ZT 8809A STD DOS system, connect the system’s serial cable
from the proper serial port to the terminal.
2.
If you are using a video board:
a)
The ZT 8844 EGA video board is shipped configured for a
monochrome monitor. If your monitor is not monochrome,
refer to the ZT 8844 hardware manual for jumpering
information.
b)
The ZT 8980 and ZT 8842 VGA video boards are shipped
configured for an analog color monitor.
Refer to the
ZT 8980 Hardware Operating Manual for jumpering
information.
c)
Be sure the video board is installed into the card cage
along with the ZT 8809A and the cables to the display and
keyboard are attached.
3.
Power on the system. You should see numbers incrementing in
the upper left corner of the display, indicating the RAM test is
executing. This should be followed by the system configuration
list and a
ZT E:>
or
ZT P:>
prompt on your display.
The Automation Engine is available for OEM system designers or
high volume users of the ZT 8809A STD DOS system.
The
ZT 8809A is shipped with a license for DOS, and is used for systems
with completed application software. It is assumed here that you are
familiar with the ZT 8809A STD DOS system.
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