Micronics M6Me Pentium Pro PCI/EISA User Manual

M6Me Pentium ProPCI/EISASystem Board ManualDocument Number: 06-00271-01, Rev. 2AAugust 1996221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085

M6Me System Board Manual8Before You BeginThis manual will familiarize you with the features, installa-tion and use of your M6Me. There are several sym

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 1: Quick Installation9STATIC!Beforehandling theM6Me, beproperlygrounded byusing aspecial wristor anklestrap, ortouch

M6Me System Board Manual10Chapter 1: Quick Installation9. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings tomatch your configuration. If installing a

M6Me System Board ManualConfiguring the M6MeAlthough the M6Me system board is packaged in protec-tive materials, it is important to use care while unp

M6Me System Board ManualM6Me System BoardChapter 2: Configuring the M6Me12Figure 2.1: M6Me System Board

M6Me System Board Manual13Chapter 2: Configuring the M6MeJumper SettingsThis chapter gives you the jumper settings used for the M6Me systemboard.Table

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 2: Configuring the M6Me14Table 2-3: Jumper settings for the CPU clock selection. The CPUspeed is determined by the Ext

M6Me System Board Manual15Chapter 2: Configuring the M6MeTable 2-6: Jumper settings to select the onboard SCSI.Table 2-7: Jumper settings to select th

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 2: Configuring the M6Me16Connectors Function NotesJ14 Speaker 14 - Speaker; 17 - +5V DCJ21 Keylock 21 - Keylock; 22 -

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6Me173ChapterInstalling the M6MeIntroductionThis chapter explains how to install the M6Me systemboa

M6Me System Board Manual2Copyright NoticesCopyright  1996 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information containedin the M6Me PCI/EISA Dual Pentium Pro Pr

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6Me18Installing the M6MeInstallation of the M6Me system board depends on thetype of case you use. T

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6Me19System MemorySystem memory devices, commonly known as SIMMs,are necessary to operate the M6Me

M6Me System Board Manual20Chapter 3: Installing the M6MeMixing EDO and FPM MemoryThe M6Me can handle a combination of EDO and FPMmemory. The memory wi

M6Me System Board ManualMemory ConfigurationsThe following tables list the most common memoryconfigurations. The memory available depends on thenumber

M6Me System Board ManualTable 3-1: Memory ConfigurationsChapter 3: Installing the M6Me22Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 372MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx3

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6Me23Table 3-1: Memory ConfigurationsMemory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3192MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MB

M6Me System Board ManualTable 3-1: Memory ConfigurationsMemory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3304MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6MeInstalling the SIMMsTo install the SIMMs, locate the memory banks on thesystem board and perform

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6Me26Installing a CPUThe M6Me is designed to support dual Pentium Proprocessors. Follow the steps b

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6Me27Installing a PCI Peripheral CardMicronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripheralsthat meet

M6Me System Board ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction 5Features 6Software Compatibility 7Before You Begin 8Chapter 1 - Quick Installation 9Installing

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6MeInstalling an EISA Peripheral CardMicronics EISA slots accommodate all EISA peripheralsthat meet

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6MeInstalling a Plug & Play CardMicronics EISA slots accommodate all ISA Plug & Playperiphe

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6Me30Connecting the Graphics OptionThe M6Me is designed to accommodate an optionalVGA video connect

M6Me System Board ManualConnecting the SCSI OptionThe M6Me is designed to accommodate optional inte-grated Ultra Wide SCSI PCI throughput (up to 40MBy

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6Me32

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility33The BIOS Setup UtilityConfigurationAfter the M6Me system board and all hardware is in-stall

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility34After the system is turned on and goes through a memorytest, the Power-Up screen (Figure 4

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility35Running the Setup ProcedureThe M6Me system board has five primary CMOS con-figuration scree

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility36System Time and DateTo set the time, use the <-> key to decrease the numberand the &l

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility37Autotype Fixed DiskThe easiest way to set your IDE devices is to let the BIOdo it for you.

M6Me System Board ManualConnecting the Graphics Option 30Connecting the SCSI Option 31Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility 33Configuration 33Initial Boo

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility38category. If you are using a SCSI hard drive, select Noneand refer to the documentation whi

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility39Extended MemoryThe Extended Memory category automatically detectsthe amount of memory insta

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility40Setting the Advanced ScreenTo move to the Advanced screen, use the left and rightarrow keys

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility41Parallel PortThe parallel port may be set for Auto (default), LPT1,LPT2 or may be disabled.

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility42Multiprocessor SelectionThis selection allows you to select the 1.1 (default) or 1.4multipr

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility43Boot ScreenThe Boot screen allows you to configure the power-upsystem configuration setting

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility44Floppy CheckThis selection checks for the existence of a floppydrive.NumlockSetting this to

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility45Security ScreenThe Security screen controls access to the computer.The security screen all

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility46Set Supervisor PasswordPress the ENTER key to enter the Supervisor Passwordsubmenu.Type the

M6Me System Board Manual47Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup UtilityPassword on BootWhen enabled, the system requires a password uponpowerup. Either the Superv

M6Me System Board Manual3Appendix A - Technical Information 59Specifications 59Environmental Specifications 60Temperature Range 60Relative Humidity 60

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility48Exit ScreenAfter you complete configuring the BIOS, select theExit screen.Figure 4-8: Exit

M6Me System Board ManualThe EISA UtilityIntroductionThe M6Me is shipped with the Micro Computer SystemEISA Configuration Utility. The EISA Configurati

M6Me System Board ManualStarting the UtilityFollow the steps below to start the EISA utility:1. Insert the EISA Configuration diskette into Drive A(or

M6Me System Board ManualMain MenuAfter pressing <ENTER>, the main menu appears. Themain menu lists five steps for configuring the systemboard. T

M6Me System Board ManualStep 2: Add or Remove BoardsWhen you select Step 2, the utility scans and locates theEISA boards installed. This chapter allow

M6Me System Board ManualFigure 5-4 Adding an EISA Configuration (CFG) FileWhen you are finished installing the EISA CFG files,press the <F10> k

M6Me System Board ManualStep 3: View or Edit DetailsWhen you select the “View or Edit Details” menu(Figure 5-5), a display of your system resources a

M6Me System Board ManualFigure 5-6: Advanced SubmenuLock/Unlock BoardsLocking a board will prevent changes from being made toa board’s settings. You

M6Me System Board ManualStep 4: Examine Switches or PrintReportExamine SwitchesThis chapter displays a listing of the motherboard jumpersettings.Print

M6Me System Board ManualInstalling Device DriversThis chapter explains how to install the software devicedrivers and utilities necessary to utilize th

M6Me System Board Manual4List of FiguresFigure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10Figure 2.1: M6Me System Board 12Figure 3.1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM 25Figure 3.

M6Me System Board ManualChapter 6: Installing Device Drivers58Windows NT1. Boot Windows NT in VGA mode.2. From the Main group, double-click on Control

M6Me System Board Manual59Appendix A: Technical InformationAAppendixSpecificationsPart Number: 09-00271-01Processor: Dual ZIF socket 8 for Intel Penti

M6Me System Board ManualFast Wide SCSI: Adaptec 7880 Fast Wide SCSI Bus Mastering(optional) controller.Resident 50-pin SCSI connector.Resident 68-pin

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix A: Technical Information61Battery DisposalWARNING:Please do not open battery, dispose of in fire, recharge, put in ba

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix A: Technical Information62Technical SupportIf you need technical assistance, our Technical Supportstaff will be glad

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix A: Technical Information63Online ServicesBulletin Board (BBS)In the United States:Technical Support BBS (510) 651-683

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix A: Technical Information64

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix B: POST Messages65AppendixBPOST MessagesThe following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST)messages, possible cau

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix B: POST Messages66MessagePossible CauseSolutionMONITOR TYPEDOES NOT MATCHCMOSMonitor type notcorrectly identified inS

M6Me System Board ManualBeep and POST CodesBeep codes are a series of beeps sent through thespeaker which indicate a problem during the Power OnSelf T

M6Me System Board Manual5IntroductionThank you for choosing the M6Me system board. TheM6Me is the highest performing advanced dual proces-sor solution

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix C: Beep and POST Codes68Code Beeps POST Routine Description02 Verify Real Mode.04 Get CPU type.06 Initialize system h

M6Me System Board ManualCode Beeps POST Routine Description4A Initialize all video adapters in system.4C Shadow video BIOS ROM.4E Display copyright no

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix C: Beep and POST Codes70CodeBeepsPOST Routine Description9C Set up Power Management.9E Enable hardware interrupts.A0

M6Me System Board ManualHard Disk Drive TypesThe following table lists the IDE hard disk types sup-ported by the M6Me.71Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive T

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types72Type Cylinders Heads WritePrecompSectorsSize31 823 10 512 177132 809 6 128 174233 830 7 non

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix E: Updating the System BIOS73Updating the System BIOSThe Micronics system boards are designed so that theBIOS can be

M6Me System Board ManualAppendix E: Updating the System BIOSback to you. Also, a preprogrammed FLASH EPROMchip can be purchased from Technical Support

M6Me System Board ManualLimited WarrantyLimited WarrantyExcept as described below, Micronics warrants the productsto be free from defects in material

M6Me System Board Manual Limited Warranty76any reason that remedy should fail of its essential pur-pose, the exclusive remedy of the purchaser shall t

M6Me System Board Manual77FCC StatementFCC StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to complywithin the limits for a Class B digital device,

M6Me System Board Manual6FeaturesThe M6Me includes the following features:Dual ZIF socket 8 for Intel Pentium Pro 150-200MHz.Dual VRM headers to suppl

M6Me System Board ManualDeclaration of Conformity78Declaration of ConformityApplication of Council Directives 89/336/EEC. Standards towhich the confor

M6Me System Board ManualGlossary7916550 UART - A high speed chip forcontrolling serial ports. Although un-necessary for a mouse, it is requiredfor mod

M6Me System Board ManualGlossary80CPU - An acronym for Central Pro-cessing Unit. A CPU performs arith-metic calculations, makes logical de-cisions, an

M6Me System Board ManualInternal Cache - Cache which is builtinto the CPU. See Cache.ISA - An acronym for Industry Stan-dard Architecture. A well-esta

M6Me System Board Manualenhances system performance be-cause it provides higher access speedto the BIOS.SIMM - An acronym for StandardInline Memory Mo

M6Me System Board ManualIndexBBattery Disposal - 61Beep and POST Codes - 67BIOSConfiguration - 33Setup - 33, 35Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 63CConfi

M6Me System Board ManualHHard Disk Drive Types -71HelpBulletin Board System (BBS) - 63Telephone Numbers - 62Troubleshooting - 65IInstallationCPU - 25D

M6Me System Board ManualPPOST Messages - 65SSCSI Support - 31, 58Specifications - 59System BIOS - 73TTechnical Specifications - 59Technical Support -

M6Me System Board Manual7Bi-directional parallel port (ECP and EPP compatible)Field upgradeable Flash Phoenix BIOSSoftware CompatibilityThe M6Me syste