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SEGA Saturn Target Box
User’s Manual
Programming Box/Graphics Box(Provisional Version)
Doc. # ST-174-R2-090294

SEGA© 1994 SEGA. All rights reserved.

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Introduction
This manual describes the functions and usage of the SEGA Saturn Target Box
manufactured by SEGA Enterprises, Ltd. and applies to the SEGA Saturn Target Box
Programming Box and Graphics Box. Products and product specifications of the
SEGA Saturn Target Box may be changed without prior notice.

Language Description
The language used in this manual is described as follows.
Target Box
SEGA Saturn Target Box in this manual in shortened to just Target Box.
This system is used for developing SEGA Saturn game software.
This system has functions for efficient development, as well as the same functions
as the custom chip used in Saturn. The functions are divided as follows:••

Programming development environment function
Graphics development environment function

Programming Box

This is the target box for SEGA Saturn program development. It supports a CD
drive, a virtual CD system interface connector, extended memory, etc.
Graphics Box

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Programming Development Environment

To emulate the SH-2 CPU on the main board, the main board can be connected to
EVA board and ICE.
The programming development environment is configured as described earlier.
Graphics Development Environment

The following functions are configured in the game graphics development
environment with multiple boards.
••••

VDP 1 function
VDP 2 function
DSP function
System control function

Refer to the hardware manual for each function.
Sound Function

When loaded onto the main board, the sound function is an environment for
producing game sounds. The following functions can be used.
••

SCSP function
Sound board control CPU MC68EC000

A-Bus Board

The A-Bus board is for interfacing with the A-Bus in such cases as ROM cartridges,
etc. Cartridge connector, SCSI controller, and RS-232C controller are loaded.
Main Board

This board provides both a graphics development environment and program
development environment. Circuits for achieving graphics and program
development environment functions are loaded on this board. The mainboard is connected with ICE, EVA board and CPU board.
ICE (In-Circuit Emulator)

The abbreviation for "In-Circuit Emulator". In this manual, this indicates E7000,
SH-2 POD and the emulator for emulating the main CPU SH-2 CPU of the Target
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POD

This unit is connected to the E7000 body with an interface cable. CPU is emulated byinserting a PGA plug in front of the POD to the SH-2 CPU socket.

E7000
BODY

POD

PGA plug
Main board

PGA (Pin Grid Array)

PGA comes from the grid-like array of male pins.
EVA Board (Evaluation Board)This indicates SH-2 EVA board and the emulator for emulating main CPU (SH-2
CPU) of Target Box.
SH-2 Board

The SH-2 CPU, being the main control CPU, is mounted on this board. ICE (or the
EVA board) can be substituted for the SH-2 board.
The connector that links the SH-2 board to the main board uses the same connector
as is used for connecting the EVA board. The SH-2 board is normally loaded on theslave side in the Programming Box and on the master side in the Graphics Box.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Language Description
List of Figures
List of Tables

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Chapter 1 The Appearance
1.1 The Appearance and Name of Each Section
Front View
Right Side View
Rear View
Top View

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Chapter 2 Unpacking and Installation
2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting Accessory Parts
2.2 Target Box Installation
Installation Environment
2.3 Connecting the ICE
Removing the Target Box Main Cover
Removing the SH-2 Board
ICE Connection
Installing the Main Cover of the Target Box
ICE Environment Settings
2.4 Connecting the EVA Board
Removing the Main Unit’s Cover on the Target Box
Removing the SH-2 Board
Connecting the EVA Board
2.5 Connecting the PAD Cable

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2.6 Power ON/OFF
Connecting the AC Cable
Power ON
Power OFF
Chapter 3 Description of Each Section
3.1 Panel Switch
SMPC Reset Switch
Power ON Reset Switch
Reset Switch
Master/Slave EVA Board Reset Switch
Summary of the Reset Relationships
3.2 Graphics/Program Development Environment
Connector Name
AV-OUT Signal Connector Pin Number
Environment Setting Switch
SCSI ID Setting
Increasing Extended Memory
Installing Extended Memory
Chapter 4 Customer Support Service
4.1 Customer Support Service Information

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List of Figures(Chapter 1 The appearance)
Figure 1.1 Programming Box-Front View
Figure 1.2 Graphics Box-Front View
Figure 1.3 Target Box-Right Side View
Figure 1.4 Target Box-Rear View
Figure 1.5 Programming Box-Top View
Figure 1.6 Graphics Box-Top View
(Chapter 2
Unpacking and Installation)
Figure 2.1 Package Contents
Figure 2.2 Removing the main cover on the Target Box
Figure 2.3 ICE/EVA board/SH-2 Board plug port cover
Figure 2.4 Location of PGA Socket for ICE Connection
Figure 2.5 Pin position of ICE and PGA sockets
Figure 2.6 Method for connecting ICE
Figure 2.7 Rear View
Figure 2.8 Location of connector for EVA board connections
Figure 2.9 Location of connector for PAD

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Description of Each Section)
Figure 3.1 Panel Switch Names
Figure 3.2 Graphics Connector Name
Figure 3.3 AV-Out Signal Connector Pin Number and Signal Name
Figure 3.4 Switches for Setting Environments
Figure 3.5 The Installation Location on Extended memory A-Bus board
Figure 3.6 Installation of SIMM Memory

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List of Tables(Chapter 3
Description of Each Section)
Table 3.1 Summary of Reset Relationships
Table 3.2 Environment Setting Switches SW1/SW2
Table 3.3 Table of Area Code Settings (SW1)
Table 3.4 Table of Work Station Type Settings (SW2)
Table 3.5 SCSI ID Settings

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Chapter 1

Appearance

1.1 The Appearance and Name of Each Section.........................................2
Front View ........................................................................................2
Right Side View ...............................................................................4
Rear View .........................................................................................5
Top View 6

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The Appearance and Name of Each Section

The appearance of Target Box is shown in Figures 1.1 - 1.6. See Chapter 3 for moredetails on each section.
Front View
(10)

(1)
(4)

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(7)

(6)
12)

(2)
(3)

(5)

(8)
(9)

Figure 1.1

Target Box Front View

(Programming Box)

(1)
(4)
(7)

(6)

(2)

(8)

(5)

(3)

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Figure 1.2

Target Box Front View

(Graphics Box)

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Figures 1.1 and 1.2 show the names of each section, and are further explained in
Chapter 3.

<Name of each section>(1) Target Box body(2) AV-OUT connector(3) Connector for PAD cable* At the left side from front is a 1-player connector, and right side is a
2-player connector.
(4) Panel Switch(5) Environment Setting Switch(6) SCSI-II Connector(7) RS-232C Connector(8) Serial Connector(9) Power Switch(10) Built-in CD drive(11) External virtual CD (CD emulator) connector for connection(12) Built-in CD drive / external virtual CD select switch* The CD system is loaded only in the Programming Box. Connectors andswitches (10) and (11) and CD drive (12) are not added to the Graphics Box.

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Right Side View

Figure 1.3

Target Box(Right Side View)

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Rear View

Figure 1.4 Target Box (Rear View)

Section names are shown in Figure 1.4, and are further explained in Chapter 3.
(1) AC Inlet(2) ICE/EVA board / SH-2 Board insert

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Top View(3)(4)

Figure 1.5

Programming Box

Figure 1.6

Graphics Box(Top View)(Top View)

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Section names are shown in Figures 1.5 and 1.6, and are further explained in
Chapter 3.
(1) Cartridge connector connection segment(2) CD drive
The CD drive is loaded only in the Programming Box.
(3) CD Access lamp(4) CD Opener

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Chapter 2

Unpacking and Installation

Chapter 2 Unpacking and Installation.........................................................................................9
2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting Accessory Parts.....................................................10
2.2 Target Box Installation..........................................................................................11
Installation Environment................................................................................11
2.3 Connecting the ICE.............................................................................................12
Removing the Target Box Main Cover .......................................................12
Removing the SH-2 Board ..........................................................................14
ICE Connection.............................................................................................14
Installing the Main Cover of the Target Box.................................................16
ICE Environment Settings...........................................................................17
2.4 Connecting the EVA Board...............................................................................18
Removing the Main Unit’s Cover on the Target Box.................................18
Removing the SH-2 Board ..........................................................................18
Connecting the EVA Board........................................................................19
2.5 Connecting the PAD Cable...............................................................................21
2.6 Power ON/OFF...................................................................................................22
Connecting the AC Cable............................................................................22
Power ON......................................................................................................22
Power OFF....................................................................................................22

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2.1 Unpacking and Inspecting Accessory Parts
Remove all items in the box, then make sure that all items in Figure 2.1 and in theaccompanying package list are included. Please contact our Customer Support Group
if there are any broken or missing items. See Chapter 4 for more information.

(2) AC Cable(3) Sega Saturn Target Box
User's Manual(1) Target Box(5) AV Cable(4) Pad Cables (2 lengths)(6) Eva Board Reset Cable (2 lengths)(7) PGA Plug

(8) Package List

Figure 2.1 Contents in package(1) Target Box(2) Power Cord
(3) Sega Saturn Target Box user's manual(this manual)(4) Controller(There is one controller attached to Graphics Box.)(5) AV cable(6) EVA board Reset Cable(7) PGA Socket for SH2 Emulator(8) Packing list

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2.2

Target Box Installation

Installation Environment
The following should be observed after the Target Box is installed.
• Do not place the Target Box under direct sunlight or near any kind of heater.
• Do not use in extremely high or low temperature, or near strong vibration.
• Do not use the same AC outlet for the equipment which cause noise (i.e.
large motor, etc.).
• Do not place any objects on top of the Target Box.
Caution:• Keep at least 5 cm of space open around the Target Box for ventilation.
• Target Box is designed to be used while it is resting in horizontally. Do not use it
while it is positioned vertically. (Especially, be aware of this when concerning theProgramming Box.)

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2.3

Connecting the ICE

Removing the Target Box Main Cover(1) Make sure the power supplies of all peripheral devices connected to the Target
Box are OFF.
(2) Remove the main cover of the Target Box. There are four screws to be
removed. See Figure 2.2.
(3) Loosen the two screws on the ICE/EVA board/SH-2 board plug port cover andslide downward. See Figure 2.3 on the next page.

Figure 2.2

Removing the main cover on the Target Box

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Loosen these screws
Note: When not connecting ICE(POD), make sure to close slide cover (secure on top).

Figure 2.3

ICE/EVA board/SH-2 board plug port cover

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Removing the SH-2 Board
Remove the SH-2 board from the main board when the SH-2 board is connected to
the SH-2 board/EVA board connector on the side where the ICE is. Figure 2.6 shows
the SH-2 board connecting locations.
Note:

A SH-2 board, under standard shipping conditions, is mounted in the Programming Box on theslave side and in the Graphics Box on the master side. A new SH-2 board should be purchased
if you want to add one to a side without the SH-2 mounted to it. For more information, pleasecontact SEGA.
For details, refer to “chapter 4 support center.”

ICE Connection
The 171-pin PGA socket is visible when the SH-2 board is removed.
Main BoardPGA Sockets for ICE Connection<Slave>Connectors for SH-2 Board/EVA
Board Connection<Master>Connectors for SH-2 Board/EVA
Board Connection

SH-2 Board Points of Connection
Outside Target Box

Figure 2.4 Location of PGA socket for ICE connection

Install attached ICE PGA to ICE POD tip PGA plug while care is paid to theorientation.
Next, insert the PGA plug at the end of the ICE POD into the PGA socket on themain board as shown in Figure 2.5.

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Caution: (1) Be careful not to insert the plug backwards or incorrectly. Improperly inserting theplug may damage the ICE and Target Box.
(2) When removing ICE from the main board, make sure to remove the attached ICE PGA
plug also. Otherwise, when installing EVA board, it could come in contact with thebottom surface.

Main Board

A1 PinPGA Socket
for ICEPin
ICE POD
Lead PGA
Plug

Figure 2.5 Pin position of ICE and PGA socket

Caution:• Be careful when inserting as PGA plug at POD end can easily be bent.
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If ICE can not access IO and memory of Target box, make sure the socket is firmly connected.

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Installing the Main Cover of the Target Box
While referring to the procedure "Removing the Target Box Main Cover," install
the cover by the following steps.
(1) Put the main cover on the frame and tighten the four screws. See Figure 2.2.
(2) Adjust position (height) of the rear ICE/EVA board/SH-2 board plug port coverso that ICE POD is in a horizontal position. ICE POD will then be secured to theTarget Box. See Figures 2.6 and 2.7.

Figure 2.6

Rear View

ICE POD Cable

With ICE/EVA board/SH-2 board port plus
input bar and POD stay, POD is maintainedin a horizontal position. (This is to ensurethat POD is secure in its place.)

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Figure 2.7

ICE Connection

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ICE Environment Settings
Connect the E7000 and accompanying interface cable to the POD.
The installation and operation method of ICE hereafter are listed in the manual
belonging to ICE and the debugger. Be sure to do the settings for the operating mode
after installation. An example of a setting is shown below. For more information,
see Hitachi Microcomputer Support Hardware SH7604 Emulator User's Manual,SH-2 Operating Mode Settings, and MODE.
Example of Operating Mode Setting (for Programming Box/Graphics Box)

<When Master Side is ICE>
:MODE ; C (RET)
E7000 MODE (MD5 - 0) = xx? 0E(RET)
MODE SET (C:CONFIGURATION/U:USER/M:MASTER - SLAVE) = X?C(RET)CONFIGURATION WRITE OK? (Y/N)? Y(RET)<When Slave Side is ICE>
:MODE ; C (RET)
E7000 MODE (MD5 - 0) = xx? 2E(RET)
MODE SET (C:CONFIGURATION/U:USER/M:MASTER - SLAVE) = X?C(RET)CONFIGURATION WRITE OK? (Y/N)? Y(RET)The underlined portions must be input. The above setting sets the operating mode
(0E or 2E) and registers it in the configuration file. After installation, once
registered, the operating mode is automatically read from the configuration file andset. Therefore, the above procedure no longer is required.
Caution:Please read the "Power ON/OFF" procedure in section 2.6 for how to turn on the ICE
unit and Target Box power supplies.

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2.4 Connecting the EVA Board
For more details on removing the cover on Target Box, the main board and theSH-2 board, see “ICE Connection" in this chapter.
Removing the Main Unit’s Cover on the Target Box(1) Check to make sure that power from all peripherals connected to the Target Box
is off.
(2) Remove the main cover on Target Box.
(3) Loosen the screws of the ICE/EVA board / SH-2 board plug port cover andslide downward.
Removing the SH-2 Board
If an SH-2 board is mounted to the SH-2 board / EVA board connector of the EVA
board connection side, remove the SH-2 board from main board, and the power
cable from SH-2 board CN3.
Before installing the EVA board, make sure the attached ICE PGA plug is notinstalled to the installing side PGA socket. Then proceed with the board installation.
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Connecting the EVA Board
Attach the EVA board to the connector for connecting the SH-2 board/EVA board.
See Figure 2.8 for the connector location.
Main BoardPGA Sockets for ICE Connection<Slave>Connectors for SH-2 Board/EVA
Board Connection<Master>Connectors for SH-2 Board/EVA
Board Connection

SH-2 Board Points of Connection
Outside Target Box

Figure 2.8 Points of connection for EVA board

Next, refer to the information below to properly connect the EVA board power andReset cables.
• EVA board power cable
EVA board side connector CN8 (the lowermost board)—Connector to the Target Box CN10

• EVA board Reset Cable
When Eva board is connected to the Master Side
EVA board side connector CN8 (the uppermost board)—Connector to the Target Box CN5

When Eva board is connected to the Slave Side
EVA board side connector CN8 (the uppermost board)—Connector to the Target Box CN4

One end of the branched EVA board power cable is already connected to the SH-2
power supply in CN10. Therefore, the other unconnected power cable should beconnected to the EVA board power connector. Close the ICE/EVA board SH-2 plugin port cover, secure with srews at two locations, insert the interface cable that is
attached to EV7000 from the cover window, and connect to the EVA board
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E7000 Interface Cable
Figure 2.9

EVA board connections

Next, connect the following cables, which are attached to EVA board, to theconnector on main mother board.
See the manuals belonging to the EVA board or Debugger for the installation andoperating method of the EVA board itself. An example of how to set EVA board
short pins is shown below. For more information about short pin settings, see"Short Pins" in the SH-2 small-size EVA board user's manual.
Example of Short Pin Setting Method (for Programming Box / Graphics Box)

No. 10 PSCB Clock setting
Other →→PSCB2 (J14=2-3 short, J15=1-2 short)
J1~J13=OFF

Caution:• When the EVA board is not set correctly, debugger may not start or it may operate erratically.
• Check that this connector is firmly connected if EVA board can not access the I/O of Target Box
and memory at all.

Note after connecting
In EVA board user's manual, it states that the EVA board is connected to the Target
Box with screws. Actually, this is not possible because of the Target Box casing.
Therefore, the Target Box should not be sent with the EVA board connected. Also,
extra precautions must be taken when moving within a room.

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2.5 Connecting the Controller
Controller Connector Location
The connector for the controller cable is on a circuit board which is visible from thefront of the Target Box. See Figure 2.10.

Figure 2.10 Location of connector for Controller(1) Controller cable connector(2) Controller cable connector

For 1-pin
For 2-pin

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2.6

Power ON/OFF

Connecting the AC Cable
To connect the attached AC cable:
1) Make sure the power switch on the Target Box is on "OFF".
2) Insert the female end of the attached cable to the AC inlet on the Target Box.
3) Connect three terminals of AC cable to the AC outlet.
The input specification of the Target Box are as follows:[USA]• AC85V~132V• 47Hz~63Hz• Drain current: 100W(MAX)[Europe]• AC170V~265V• 47Hz~63Hz• Drain current: 100W(MAX)Power ON
(1)
After the ICE or EVA board is connected,(a)turn on the power for the host computer (PC/AT) that is connected to
ICE or EVA board;(b)turn on the power of the E7000 body.
(2)
Turn on the power of any peripherals connected to Target Box.
(3)
Turn on the power of the Target Box by pushing the power switch
upward. The built in light switch will be on when the power is on.
Caution:If the power switch is not lit up, re-check that AC cable and other cables are correctly
connected, and then turn on the power again.
If the power does not turn on, contact SEGA Technical Support Center. For more
information, refer to “Chapter 4 Support Center.”Power OFF
Turn off the power by the reverse procedures as described above.
Caution:It may cause damage on Target Box and its peripherals if the sequence for turning
powers on is not correct.

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Chapter 3

Description of Each Section

Chapter 3 Description of Each Section...............................................................................................23
3.1 Panel Switch..................................................................................................................24
SMPC Reset Switch.........................................................................................24
Power ON Reset Switch...................................................................................24
Reset Switch ......................................................................................................25
Master/Slave EVA Board Reset Switch..........................................................25
Summary of the Reset Relationships..............................................................25
3.2 Graphics/Program Development Environment .......................................................26
Connector Name...............................................................................................26
AV-OUT Signal Connector Pin Number........................................................27
Environment Setting Switch............................................................................27
SCSI ID Setting...................................................................................................30
Increasing Extended Memory.........................................................................30
Installing Extended Memory.............................................................................31

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3.1

Panel Switch

The functions of the panel switch are as follows:• Reset each board• Reset whole Target Box• Set mode for each debugger

Figure 3.1 Panel switch names

SMPC Reset Switch
This switch resets the SMPC (system manager). The real time clock (RTC) and
SMPC internal 4 byte backup memory (SMEM) are also initialized. 256K byte backup
memory is not affected.
Power On Reset Switch
The entire Target Box is reset to the same conditions as when the Target Box power
supply starts up. The system manager RAM is cleared but the EVA board and ICE
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Reset Switch
Reset signal is issued to each device from the system manager. The system manager
RAM is not cleared.
Master/Slave EVA Board Reset Switch
Only the EVA board, which is connected to the Target Box, is reset. Main boards and
A-Bus boards are not reset. This switch is effective only when the internal EVA
board is connected to the Target Box, and the EVA board Reset cable is connected.
The Reset switch on top of the EVA board has the same function.
• MASTER EVA BOARD RESET SWITCH
Reset EVA board installed on the master side.
• SLAVE EVA BOARD RESET SWITCH
Reset EVA board installed on the slave side.
Summary of the Reset Relationships
Table 3.1 Summary of reset relationships
Master EVA
Board

Slave EVA
Board

ICE

Main Board

Start up of Target Box

X

X

X

O

X

O

SMPC Reset

X

X

X

O

O

O

Power ON Reset

X

X

X

O

X

O

Reset

X

X

X

O

X

X

Master EVA Board Reset

O

X

X

X

X

X

Slave EVA Board Reset

X

O

X

X

X

X

Panel Switches

Note 1:
Note 2:

Note 3:Note 4:Note 5:

System Manager

CD Drive(SMPC)O Symbol=being reset; X symbol=not being reset
The resetting for ICE and EVA board means that the debugger hardware,
ICE and EVA board, are reset. (Status: CPU Break in progress. When CPU
Run is in progress, power up and SMPC RESET, POWER ON RESET are
reset.)The main boards listed in the table indicate the main board and A-Bus
board.
The CD drive in the above chart is loaded only in the programming box.
The RESET in the above chart is dependent upon software setting. See
related library documents for more information.

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3.2

Graphics/Program Development Environment

Connector Name
The name and description of the connector for graphics development environment(graphics connector) is shown in Figure 3.2.
See the "Front View" and "Top View" sections in Chapter 1 for the locations ofthese connectors.

Figure 3.2 Graphics connector names(1) Cartridge Connector
Used for connecting external interface of the ROM cartridge circuit board. The ▲symbol indicates the location of pin No. 1.
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(2) SCSI-II
Used for connecting SCSI interface of the host machine (PC/AT, Mac, etc.). One
SCSI-II connector is provided. The ▲ symbol indicates the location of pin No. 1.
Both the Programming Box and Graphics Box support the SCSI - I/II. This
interface is terminated; therefore, make sure the setting is for at the terminatedend of the SCSI connection. For more information, please contact Sega
technical support center. (Also, please see support center in chapter 4.)(3) AV-OUT Connector
Outputs the signal for displaying graphics.
Connect the attached AV cable and use.
AV-OUT Connector Pin Number
The pin number of the AV-OUT connector and signal name are shown in Figure
3.3.

Pin Number

Signal NameCOMPOSITE SYNC

Figure 3.3 AV-OUT connector pin number and signal name

Environment Setting Switch
This switch sets the usage environment of the Target Box. The following functions
can be set.
•
•
•
•
•

Area code used
Image output format (NTSC/PAL)
Type of work station used (PC, SUN, HP)
SCSI ID
Expanded memory

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OFF= Return switch tohorizontal position

ON= Push switch down

Side View

Figure 3.4 Switches for setting environments

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Tables 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 show switches used for setting.
Table 3.2 Environment Setting Switches SW 1/SW2<SW1>

Switch No.
1
2
3
4
5

Notation
AREA 0
AREA 1
AREA 2
AREA 3
NTSC/PAL

6
7
8(Reserved)

ON

OFF
Area Code (0 - 15)
Table 3.3

PAL Format(Europe Only)

NTSC Format(Japan and USA Only)
OFF fixed<SW2>

Switch No.
1
2
3
4
5

Notation
WS 0
WS 1
SCSI BOOTSCSI ONSIMM CART

6
7
8
Note:

ON

OFF
Type of work station
Table 3.4

Boot up from SCSIDo not boot up from SCSIUse SCSI

Do not use SCSI

Layout SIMM cartridge area

Do not layout SIMM cartridge
area

SCSI 2SCSI 1SCSI 0SCSI ID Number
Table 3

Areas with double line frames are settings at shipment time.

Table 3.3 Table of Area Code Settings (SW 1)
Area Code*
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
Switch No.
OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
ON OFF1
OFF OFF ON
ON OFF OFF ON
ON OFF OFF ON
2OFF OFF OFF OFF
ONONON
ON OFF OFF OFF
3
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
ON
ON
4*For Japan use only area code 1, for USA use only area code 4, for Europe use only area code 12.

4

3

2

1

0

ON
ON
OFF
ON

OFF
OFF
ON
ON

ON
OFF
ON
ON

OFF
ON
ON
ON

ON
ON
ON
ON

Table 3.4 Table of Work Station Type Settings (SW 2)
Switch No.

Work Station Type

1

2

OFF

OFF

PC

OFF

ON

SUN

ON

OFF

(Reserved)

ON

ON

HP

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SCSI ID Setting
The ID of the SCSI must be set in order to connect the graphics/program
development SCSI (main SCSI) to the Host computer (PC/AT, MAC, etc.).
A number (1~6) can be used for the ID of the SCSI. Use an ID which is not used for
the SCSI equipment (i.e. HDD, etc.) and that has already been connected.
See Figures 1.1 and 1.2 for the location of the switches. The switches are set as ID=1
when shipped.
Figure 3.4 explains how to set the ON, OFF, and switch numbers for setting
switches. Be sure to turn the power off before changing switch settings.
Table 3.5 SCSI ID settings
Switch No.
ID number
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Note 1:
Note 2:

Note 3:

3

4

5

6

7

8

x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x

ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON

*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON

OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON

OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON

Boot from the SCSI when x mark is ON, and use graphics tool. When OFF, select thesetting where it does not boot up.
Select the setting so that the SIMM is configured in the cartridge area when the * mark is
ON when the SIMM is loaded, and select the setting so that the SIMM is not configured in
the cartridge area when the * mark is OFF. (Only in the Programming Box, 8MB of SIMM is
installed as standard.)
Areas indicated by double lines are settings at shipment time.
ID 0 and 7 are used on the MAC side, so do not set to these values.

Increasing Extended Memory
Extended memory is prepared, among other things, as the substitute memory of the
cartridge ROM. An 8 Mbyte SIMM (Single-In-Line-Memory Module) is mounted
into the SIMM socket in the Programming Box at shipment.
The user can add three 8 Mbyte SIMMs for a maximum of 32 Mbytes of memory.
Extended memory exists on the A-Bus board. Before adding extended memory be
sure to turn off the Target Box power first.

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Installing Extended Memory
The installation location of the extended memory on the main board is shown in
Figure 3.5.

SCSI
Connector

RS-232C
Connector

Power Supply
Connector

Figure 3.5 The installation location on extended memory A-Bus board

A SIMM is installed on IC11 (see Figure 3.5) at the time the Programming Box isshipped. The user can add SIMMs to SIMM sockets IC12, IC13, and IC14.
Expanded memory has been prepared as an option with our company’s softwaresystem. For more information, please contact the SEGA technical support center.
(Also, please see support center in chapter 4.)
The following SIMM can be used.
Manufacturer:
Type:
Spec:
Capacity:

Samsung
KMM5362000B2G-7
Access time 70ns
8M bytesFigure 3.6 shows how to install a SIMM.

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<Installation>

SIMM Socket

SIMM socket side view

Reset Switch
SCSI
Connector

RS-232C
Connector

SIMM Socket

Power Supply
Connector(1) Insert SIMM from the side and at an angle into the SIMM socket railing.
(2) After inserting SIMM into the railing, stand it upright.

<Removal>
Lever

SIMM socket top view

(1) By lifting small silver levers at both sides of the socket, the SIMM can easily be removed.

Figure 3.6 Installation of SIMM memory

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Chapter 4

Customer Support Service

Chapter 4 Customer Support Service........................................................................33
4.1 Customer Support Service Information..............................................34

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4.1

Customer Support Service Information

If you have any technical questions, or missing or broken parts on the Saturn Target
Box, please contact the Technical Support Department.
(1) For Technical Inquires:Company:
SEGA of America
Department: Technical Support
Address:
275 Shoreline Drive/Ste. 500
Redwood City, CA
94070
FAX:
(415) 802-3963
Service time:
10:00-11:45 am/1:30-6:00 pm(Monday through Friday, except holidays)

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