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SATURN CartDev
Rev. B
Hardware Installation
Guide
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Saturn CartDev Rev. B Hardware Installation GuideConfiguration 1
1. Install SCSI board into computer.
2. Connect SCSI cable to SCSI connector on CartDev rear panel
and SCSI connector on SCSI board.
3. Connect Saturn NMI cable to CartDev SaturnControl Interface connector (rear panel).
4. Connect CartDev interface cable to Saturn unit.
SCSI Board
5. Plug in 5V power supply cable to CartDev.
6. Plug in Saturn AC power cable and CartDev
power supply cable to outlets.
7. See page 4 for switch settings and power onsequence.
SCSI Cable
8. See page 5 for verifying proper CartDev
installation and configuration.

Development PC

Interface Cable

Saturn Core Unit
TMSEGA CartDev

AC PowerCable

5V Power
Supply/Cable
Figure 1
Saturn NMI Cable

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1. A Programming Box NMI cable may not have been delivered with
the CartDev system. It can be identified by a 7-pin connector anda grounding lug on the end of the cable that connects to the Programming
Box. Call Sega Technical Support if you plan to use CartDev with aProgramming Box and do not have a Programming Box NMI cable.
2. Install SCSI board into computer.
3. Connect SCSI cable to SCSI connector
on CartDev rear panel and SCSI connector on SCSI board.
4. Connect Programming Box NMI cable to Saturn Programming Box(see page 3 for NMI cable connection instructions)
5. Connect Programming Box NMI cable to CartDev SaturnControl Interface connector (rear panel).
6. Connect CartDev interface cable to SaturnProgramming Box.
7. Plug in 5V power supply cable to CartDev.
SCSI Board
8. Plug in Saturn Programming Box AC power cable
and CartDev power supply cable to outlets.
9. See page 4 for switch settings andSCSI Cable
power on sequence.
10. See page 5 for verifying proper
CartDev installation and configuration.

Configuration 2

Development PC

AC Power
Cable
Seepagepage 43 forSeefor NMI
NMI
cableconnection
connection
cable
instructions
instructions

Interface Cable

SegaSaturn Programming Box
Programming Box
NMI Cable

TMSegaCartDev

5V Power
Supply/Cable

Figure 2Saturn CartDev Rev. B Hardware Installation GuidePage 2

Programming Box NMI Cable Connection Instructions
1.
2.
3.
4.

Remove the two screws from Programming Box rear panel.
Remove the two screws from Programming Box side panels and remove lid.
Plug Programming Box NMI cable into connector CN8 on the Programming Box motherboard.
Use the nut provided with the Programming Box NMI cable to attach grounding lug to theProgramming Box CD mounting screw directly above connector CN8.

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Figure 3
Figure 4

3Connector CN8

NMI Cable

SegaSaturn Programming Box
Figure 5
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CartDev Saturn Panels
TMSATURN CARTDEV REV. B

Front

STATUSRESET

1POWER

100

DC IN+9.2V/1.2A

Back-GNDSCSISCSIIDTERM
1SATURN CONTROLINTERFACE

AUX0Figure 6

Switch Settings and Power On Sequence
1. Set the SCSI ID rotary switch to an open ID (as defined by the existing configuration of thedevelopment PC) between #2 and #6.
2. Set the TERM (SCSI termination) switch to 1 (on) if CartDev is at the end of the SCSI chain.
3. Turn the CartDev POWER switch on.
4. Both STATUS LEDs will be on for a brief period and then LED 0 will blink. LED 1 will be on
during SCSI transactions.
5. Power the Saturn (or Programming Box).
WARNING:

Powering the Saturn (or Programming Box) prior topowering CartDev may damage CartDev or Saturn (orProgramming Box).

6. Turn Saturn (or Programming Box) power off prior to turning CartDev power off.

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CartDev Installation Verification
1. Install the CONFTEST disk shipped with the CartDev.
2. Change the PC directory to the drive containing the CONFTEST disk.
3. Type CONFTEST and then press ENTER. The Saturn CartDev Confidence Test software will loadand run.
4. Press ENTER for help in using the Confidence Test software.
5. Type "1" from the menu to execute the Installation Tests. If an error occurs, then follow the displayed corrective action steps and re-run CONFTEST. If error(s) still persist, then run CONFTEST
and type "2" to display the CartDev hardware and software version numbers. Call Sega TechnicalSupport and request additional help.
6. If the Installation Tests passed, then type "3" from the menu to execute a Continuous Loopback test.
Allow the test to run for five minutes to verify the reliability of the Host-to-CartDev interface. Press
ESC to end the test. If an error occurs, then follow any displayed corrective action steps and re-run
the test. Call Sega Technical Support and request additional help if an error persists.
7. If the Installation Tests and Continuous Loopback test both passed, then the CartDev Installation
Verification is complete.
8. Menu item 4 provides a way to install new CartDev firmware if required. Do not use this featureunless instructed to do so by Sega.

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