Toshiba 386SX Computer Hardware User Manual


 
AR-B1375/AR-B1376 User s Guide
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(2) Software Programming
And then, you should create a PGF and generate ROM pattern files by using the RFG.EXE.
Step 1:
Making a Program Group File (*.PGF file)
Step 2:
Generate ROM pattern files
Turn off your system, and then install FLASH EPROMs into the sockets.
Step 3:
NOTE:
Place the appropriate number of FLASH EPROM chips (the numbers depends on the ROM
pattern files generated by RFG.EXE) into the socket starting from MEM1 and ensure that the
chips are installed in the sockets in the proper orientation. Line up and insert the AR-
B1375/AR-B1376 board into any free slot of your computer.
Turn on your system, and Program FLASH EPROMs.
Step 4:
NOTE:
The FLASH EPROM program is built-in the AR-B1375/AR-B1376 board. The FLASH EPROMs
can be programmed on the AR-B1375/AR-B1376. Before programming the FLASH EPROMs,
please insert at least the same number of FLASH EPROMs, please insert at least the same
number of FLASH EPROMs, please insert at least the same number of FLASH chips as the
ROM pattern files generated.
Step 5:
The PGM137X.EXE file is a program that loads and writes the ROM pattern files onto the (FLASH)
memory chips. To program the FLASH EPROM.
Step 6:
In the DOS prompt type the command as follows.
C:\>PGM137X [ROM pattern file name]
Step 7:
In the main menu, choose the <Load ROM File> item, that is the ROM_NAME=[file name] in the *.PGF
file.
Choose the <Program Memory> item, this item program will program the EPROMs.
Step 8:
NOTE:
Move the reverse video bar to the <Program memory> option then press <ENTER>. PGM137X will
write the ROM pattern files onto the (FLASH) memories. Ensure that data is verified by the
PGM137X correctly.
Reboot the system
Step 9:
NOTE: Reboot your computer by making a software or hardware reset.