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'Trent' ROM BIOS Summary (Rev1.13)

GT BIOS

Release Date Changes
7.02.03
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW.
25/9/96


CF00
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.03
Command line: TFLASH B W ????????.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip

Changes since previous release

Support added into the makefile to support GT and VT machines.

Potential DIVA Flash corruption problem fixed.

Mitsubishi logo now complies with corporate style.

Known problems

Video corruption on GT-B EDO machines (12411931 Bombay)

IPR02828 (ENCRWIN.DRV will not load)

Some DMI values incorrect, or not yet implemented

Video corruption in 16 colour mode on GT with 1M SDRAM (is this still true ?)

Recovery code does not work with P55C

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.02.03, 24th September 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT BIOS Version 7.02.03, 24th September 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.02.04
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW.
4/10/96


7300
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W ?.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip

Changes since previous release

TFLASH only writing 192K of binary problem fixed.

IPR 2828: ENCRWIN driver problem fixed.

IPR 2875: DIVA Problem fixed.

Diamond riser should now work in a Trent motherboard.

BIOS DMI support added.

Known problems

Video corruption on GT-B EDO machines (12411931 Bombay)

Video corruption in 16 colour mode on GT with 1M SDRAM (is this still true ?)

Recovery code does not work with P55C

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.02.04, 4th October 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.02.05
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW.
8/10/96


8E00
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since previous release

Trent riser routing problem fixed.

IPR 2873: Disabling floppy causing EMM386.EXE to hang is fixed.

Known problems

Video corruption on GT-B EDO machines (12411931 Bombay)

Video corruption in 16 colour mode on GT with 1M SDRAM (is this still true ?)

Recovery code does not work with P55C

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.02.05, 7th October 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT BIOS Version 7.02.05, 7th October 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.02
Release

checksum

PN 159037SW.
8/10/96


7F00
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since previous release

Signon changed for factory release

Known problems

Video corruption on GT-B EDO machines (12411931 Bombay)

Video corruption in 16 colour mode on GT with 1M SDRAM (is this still true ?)

Recovery code does not work with P55C

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.02, 7th October 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT BIOS Version 7.02, 7th October 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.03.01
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW.
10/10/96


8000
Changes since last release,

The hard disk power management functions have been moved from SMI to POST.
7.03
Release

checksum

PN 159037SW.
10/10/96


2A00
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W ??????31.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip

Changes since previous release

WFW 3.11 power management with hard disk and ide enhancer fix

MEDELEC PCI card not working fix

Known problems

Video corruption on GT-B EDO machines (12411931 Bombay)

Video corruption in 16 colour mode on GT with 1M SDRAM (is this still true ?)

Recovery code does not work with P55C

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.03, 10th October 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.04.01
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW.
6/11/96


5F00
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W ????????.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip

Changes since previous release

IPR 2844 GT-BIOS with EDO corruption -fixed

IPR 2908 EDO and FP memory mix issues -fixed

IPR 2481 Diva and PnP 3COM card hang -fixed

IPR 2884 Diva and PCI cards hang -fixed

IPR 2779 SCO Unix reboot problem -fixed

IPR 2780 DPT card hangs in POST after CMOS discharge -fixed

Mode 4 now changed to automatic in the HD configuration

Help text for setup password changed

Plugging/Unplugging mouse display bullets on both menus in setup

New DMI code included - Amongst other things the slots are now reported correctly

Problem -70NS DRAMEC value incorrect -fixed

Known problems

IPR 2403 AHA1542 PnP issues (does this still exist or is it fixed by one of the above)

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

IPR Slow printing on cannon printer under Windows 95

Cannon printer d.n.w with plug through modem installed

Text for HD Power Management incorrect

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled ( for factory)

Medalec PnP card Problem

Recovery code does not work with P55C

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

16 bit decode for Nat Semi 307

P55C support

Power Management defaults in CMOS for Dixons (might be done in factory CMOS download)

Prevent HDD boot for factory

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.04.01, 6th November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.04.02
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW.
13/11/96


8200
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since previous release

Text for HD Power Management incorrect- fixed

16 bit decode for Nat Semi 307

DMI type 9 structure not returning ‘In Use’ for PCI slots - fixed

? appearing in DMI browser at end of processor string - fixed

‘Invalid handle’ in DMIBIOS.EXE at end of slot info - fixed

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled ( for factory)

Medalec PnP card Problem

Recovery code does not work with P55C

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

P55C support

Power Management defaults in CMOS for Dixons (might be done in factory CMOS download)

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.04.02, 12th November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT BIOS Version 7.04.02, 12th November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.04.03
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW.
21/11/96


E300
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since previous release

Video Binary for GT with EDO copied correctly - so should now work.

Parallel port node declaration at 3BC now reports 4 bytes not 8.

DMI cache resources not reported - fixed

Tflash hanging on trent - fixed

Invalid handles are skipped for gaps in slot data in DMI code

Alias parallel ports at port + 400h in PnP nodes

IDE Hard disks disabled via flash for the factory

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled ( for factory)

Medalec PnP card Problem (Could have been card)

Recovery code does not work with P55C

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

P55C support

Power Management defaults in CMOS for Dixons (might be done in factory CMOS download)

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.04.03, 21st November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT BIOS Version 7.04.03, 21st November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.04.04
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW.
26/11/96


F300
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since previous release

AISTEST not reporting IDE hard drive information - fixed

Incorrect Parallel port address being displayed under W95 - fixed

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled ( for factory)

Medalec PnP card Problem (Could have been card)

Recovery code does not work with P55C

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

P55C support

Power Management defaults in CMOS for Dixons (might be done in factory CMOS download)

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.04.04, 26th November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT BIOS Version 7.04.04, 26th November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.04.05
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW.
2/12/96


6B00
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since previous release

P55C support

Windows SCT failure on 15C and 15D ports - fixed

AISTEST writes returning error code ( not an issue because of fix in AISTEST.EXE) - fixed

New Video code for GT rev B EDO SINGLE CYCLE rel 3.019

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz (fixed with new recovery disk 1.00.04)

Recovery code does not work with P55C (fixed with new recovery disk 1.00.04)

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled ( Duncan Pratt requesting factory download different cmos to fix this)

Medalec PnP card Problem (Could have been card awaiting response)

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.04.05, 29th November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT BIOS Version 7.04.05, 29th November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.04
Release

checksum

PN 159037SW.
9/12/96


D300
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since previous release

Change version number and date from 7.04.05 to 7.04

Older version of ATI GT rev B BIOS with EDO Dual Cycle version 3.008

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled ( Duncan Pratt requesting factory download different cmos to fix this)

Medalec PnP card Problem (Could have been card awaiting response)

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.04, 2nd December 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT BIOS Version 7.04, 2nd December 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.05.01
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW.
27/11/96


BD00
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since previous release

Mouse state on some machines after autoconfig -fixed

Enclosure type no longer hard coded for DMI

New Video Binary for GT with EDO single cycle 40ns

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled ( for factory)

Medalec PnP card Problem (Could have been card)

Recovery code does not work with P55C

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Pnp BIOS test fails SCT tests 5.10/5.20

Recovery code does not work at 75MHz

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

P55C support

Power Management defaults in CMOS for Dixons (might be done in factory CMOS download)

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.05.01, 26th November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT BIOS Version 7.05.01, 26th November 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01 
7.05.02
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW
19/12/96


5100
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since previous release

DMIBIOS.EXE always reporting the machine as an pentium MMX - fixed

New GT BIOS for rev B EDO with fix for screen corruption (NOTE: 40ns timings are still out of spec but they work)

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled ( Duncan Pratt requesting factory download different cmos to fix this)

Medalec PnP card Problem (Could have been card awaiting response)

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

Testing

Checked signon version number and date

Checked WHAT string

Checked DMIBIOS reports Pentium on Pentium machine (MMX not tested)

Checked Branding string changed

Checked DOS booted

Checked Windows 95 booted and shutdown

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.05.02, 18th December 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT BIOS Version 7.05.02, 18th December 1996
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01
Release 7.05

checksum

PN 159037SW
22/01/97

2100
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since previous release 7.04

DMIBIOS.EXE always reporting the machine as an pentium MMX - fixed

New GT BIOS for rev B EDO with fix for screen corruption

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled

Medalec PnP card Problem (Could have been card awaiting response)

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Copyright says 1996 (should it say 1997)

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.05, 17th January 1997
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01
7.06.01
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW
07/02/97


2100
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip

Changes since release 7.05

IPR 03192 - Slow Printing on Canon BJ4100 printer fixed

Added VT3 support into VT build including autodetection, signon, DMI and What string

Added GTB+ support into VT build including autodetection, signon, DMI and What string

DMI Type 10 Soundblaster text corruption problem - fixed

IPR 03132 - Cyclone drive capacity reported by setup as 43MB instead of 4GB - fixed

IPR 03223 - LDCM Memory Type not reported correctly (allways FPM) -fixed

IPR 03228 - LDCM Supported Memory speeds show unknown - fixed

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled

Medalec PnP card Problem ( Could have been card awaiting response)

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Copyright says 1996 (should it say 1997)

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.06.01, 6th February 1997
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01
7.06
Release

checksum

PN 159037SW
03/03/97


0C00
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since release 7.05

Version number changed

IPR 03192 - Slow Printing on Canon BJ4100 printer fixed

Added VT3 support into VT build including autodetection, signon, DMI and What string

Added GTB+ support into VT build including autodetection, signon, DMI and What string

DMI Type 10 Soundblaster text corruption problem - fixed

IPR 03132 - Cyclone drive capacity reported by setup as 43MB instead of 4GB - fixed

IPR 03223 - LDCM Memory Type not reported correctly (allways FPM) -fixed

IPR 03228 - LDCM Supported Memory speeds show unknown - fixed

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled ( Duncan Pratt requesting factory download different cmos to fix this)

Medalec PnP card Problem ( Could have been card awaiting response)

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Copyright says 1996 (should it say 1997)

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.06, 28th February 1997
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01
7.07.01
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW
23/04/97


7800
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since release 7.06

PRF 1818 - GrafixStar 400 PCI video card now plays MPEG files

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled

Medalec PnP card Problem ( Could have been card awaiting response)

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Copyright says 1996 (should it say 1997)

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.07.01, 17th April 1997
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01

VT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot VT/GTB+ BIOS Version 7.07.01, 17th April 1997
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01
7.07.02
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW
12/05/97


1700
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since release 7.06

USB setup default is now disabled

IPR 3349 - 233MHz processors not now reported as 240MHz by setup

Pentium MMX L1 cache size now reported correctly as 32K

PRF 1818 - GrafixStar 400 PCI video card now plays MPEG files

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled

Medalec PnP card Problem ( Could have been card awaiting response)

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Copyright says 1996 (should it say 1997)

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.07.02, 8th May 1997
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01
7.07.03
Beta

checksum

PN 159037SW
02/06/97


3300
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since release 7.07.02

PRF-TRE-0004 - Power saving times have been corrected and now also adjusted for different bus speeds

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled

Medalec PnP card Problem ( Could have been card awaiting response)

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Copyright says 1996 (should it say 1997)

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.07.03, 29th May 1997
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01
7.07
Release

checksum

PN 159037SW
10/06/97


9A00
Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W VT_TRENT.BIN - depending on ATI Video Chip
TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since release 7.06

PRF-TRE-0004 - Power saving times have been corrected and now also adjusted for different bus speeds

USB set-up default is now disabled

IPR 3349 - 233MHz processors not now reported as 240MHz by setup

Pentium MMX L1 cache size now reported correctly as 32K

PRF 1818 - GrafixStar 400 PCI video card now plays MPEG files

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Copyright says 1996 (should it say 1997)

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?

What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.07, 9th June 1997
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01
7.08
Release

checksum

PN 159037SW
08/04/98


Programming

Target device: INTEL 28F002
Utility: TFLASH Version 1.00.04 or greater
Command line: TFLASH B W GT_TRENT.BIN

Changes since release 7.07

PRF 010059 Matrox Rainbow Runner makes POST display 102 System Board Failure - Fixed.

PRF 010143 Branding string not displayed when Jumper PL11 moved to write protect the BIOS - Fixed

SCO OpenServer 5 on FT1200 printing via parallel port is very erratic to dot matrix devices - Fixed.

PRF-AOS-97003. V35+ Adapter fails to install at D0000h under NetWare - Fixed.

Mitsubishi logo is displayed unconditionally Trent boards are to display an OEM logo if required.

Hard drives with 16 Hds and more than 8190 cyls fail with current translation algorithm - Fixed.

Known problems

Reboot after 3COM software installed d.n.w

PCI interrupt routing when USB enabled

IPR 2914 Video Sometimes has IRQ assigned to it

Recovery code does not work if memory in other banks (fix available in recovery code 1.00.02)

Known omissions

USB PS/2 keyboard emulation support

Copyright should be 1998 not 1996

Extended Cacheability (for >64MB systems)

>64MB RAM API ?


What string

GT_TRENT.BIN

Apricot GT BIOS Version 7.08, 6th April 1998
Copyright (C) 1996 Apricot Computers Ltd
Apricot Trent Recovery Code Version 1.00.01


 

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