Micronics PCI/ISA System Board D6-IN User Manual

M6DPi Pentium ProPCI/ISASystem Board ManualDocument Number: 06-00285-01, Rev. 3AJune 199745365 Northport Loop West., Fremont, CA 94538-6417

M6DPi System Board Manual8Before You BeginThis manual will familiarize you with the features, installa-tion and use of your M6DPi. There are several s

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 1: Quick Installation9STATIC!Beforehandling theM6DPi, beproperlygrounded byusing aspecial wristor anklestrap, ortouch

M6DPi System Board Manual109. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings tomatch your configuration. If installing an IDE drive,select the IDE de

M6DPi System Board ManualConfiguring the M6DPiAlthough the M6DPi system board is packaged in pro-tective materials, it is important to use care while

M6DPi System Board ManualM6DPi System BoardChapter 2: Configuring the M6DPi12Figure 2.1: M6DPi System Board

M6DPi System Board Manual13Chapter 2: Configuring the M6DPiJumper SettingsThis chapter gives you the jumper settings used for the M6DPi systemboard.Ta

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 2: Configuring the M6DPi14Table 2-3 lists the settings for the Soft Power selection.Table 2-4: Jumper settings to cl

M6DPi System Board ManualTable 2-6 lists the settings to select the optional onboard Fast SCSI.Table 2-7 lists the settings to select the optional onb

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 2: Configuring the M6DPi16Table 2-10 lists the connectors and their functions.Table 2-10: Connector Settings and Func

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPi173ChapterInstalling the M6DPiIntroductionThis chapter explains how to install the M6DPi syste

M6DPi System Board Manual2Copyright NoticesCopyright  1997 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information containedin the M6DPi PCI/ISA Dual Pentium Pro

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPi18Installing the M6DPiInstallation of the M6DPi system board depends on thetype of case you us

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPi19System MemorySystem memory is necessary to operate the M6DPi sys-tem board. The M6DPi suppor

M6DPi System Board ManualMemory TypeSIMM and DIMM memory descriptions are describedbelow. Note that two (2) SIMM slots make up one (1)bank whereas onl

M6DPi System Board ManualMemory ConfigurationsDIMM memory configuration is auto-banking and there-fore does not need to be installed in any particular

M6DPi System Board ManualTable 3-2a: Memory ConfigurationsChapter 3: Installing the M6DPi22Memory Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 464MB 4Mx64 4Mx6464MB 8Mx6

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPi23Table 3-2b: Memory ConfigurationsMemory Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4192MB 16Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx641

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPi24i960 SIMM Memory ConfigurationsThe i960 I/O processor requires two (2) 72-pin SIMMsto operat

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPiInstalling the DIMMsThe M6DPi uses DIMM modules for the main memory.To install the DIMMs, loca

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPi26Installing the SIMMsThe M6DPi uses SIMM modules only for the i960RPprocessor. To install the

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPi27Installing a CPUThe M6DPi is designed to support dual Pentium Proprocessors. Follow the step

M6DPi System Board Manual1Table of ContentsIntroduction 5Features 6Software Compatibility 7Before You Begin 8Chapter 1 - Quick Installation 9Installin

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPiInstalling a PCI Peripheral CardMicronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripheralsthat meet

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPiInstalling an ISA Peripheral CardMicronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISA pe-ripherals

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the M6DPi30Connecting the Graphics OptionThe M6DPi is designed to accommodate an optionalVGA video conn

M6DPi System Board ManualConnecting the SCSI OptionSome versions of the M6DPi include an integrated UltraWide SCSI PCI throughput (up to 40MBytes/sec

M6DPi System Board Manual32Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility33The BIOS Setup UtilityConfigurationAfter the M6DPi system board and all hardware isinstall

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility34After the system is turned on and goes through a memorytest, the Power-Up screen (Figure

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility35Running the Setup ProcedureThe M6DPi system board has six primary CMOS configu-ration scre

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility36System Time and DateTo set the Time, use the <-> key to decrease the numberand the &

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility37Video BIOSThe Video BIOS category allows you to Shadow orShadow & Cache the video BIOS

M6DPi System Board ManualInstalling a PCI Peripheral Card 28Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 29Connecting the Graphics Option 30Connecting the SCSI

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility38TypeThis category selects the drive type installed in thesystem. The options are Auto (def

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility39LBA Transfer ModeEnabling this selection causes LBA (Logical Block Ad-dressing) to be used

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility40Setting the Advanced ScreenTo move to the Advanced screen, use the left and rightarrow key

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility41Parallel PortThe parallel port may be configured using the followingoptions: Disabled (No

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup UtilityPCI ConfigurationUse this selection for additional setup menus to configurePCI devices. It&a

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup UtilitySecurity ScreenThe Security screen controls access to the computer. Thesecurity screen allo

M6DPi System Board Manual44Type the password and press the ENTER key. Retypethe password and press the ENTER key again. Writedown the password somewhe

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility45Password on BootWhen enabled, the system requires a password uponpower up. Either the Supe

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility46Power ScreenThe Power screen controls the power management func-tions of the system. To mo

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility47Standby Time-outThe Standby Time-out selection sets the amount of timethat elapses for the

M6DPi System Board Manual3Appendix B - Post Messages 59Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes 61Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types 65Appendix E - Updating t

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility48Boot ScreenThe Boot screen allows you to configure the power upsystem configuration settin

M6DPi System Board ManualExit ScreenAfter you complete configuring the BIOS, select the Exitscreen.Figure 4-9: Exit ScreenChoose “Save Changes and Exi

M6DPi System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility50

M6DPi System Board ManualInstalling Device DriversThis chapter explains how to install the software devicedrivers and utilities necessary to utilize t

M6DPi System Board ManualWindows NT1. Boot Windows NT in VGA mode.2. From the Main group, double-click on Control Panel,then double-click on Display.3

M6DPi System Board Manual53Appendix A: Technical InformationAAppendixSpecificationsPart Number: 09-00285Processor: Dual ZIF Socket 8Intel Pentium Pro

M6DPi System Board ManualMemory Capacity: Maximum memory - 1 Gbyte (primary memory)Four 3.3V unbuffered 64-bit/72-bit168-pin DIMM sockets.Supports FPM

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix A: Technical Information55Environmental SpecificationsThe environment in which the M6DPi is located is critical.Make

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix A: Technical Information56Battery DisposalWARNING:Please do not open battery, dispose of in fire, recharge, put inba

M6DPi System Board ManualSupport and Information ServicesMicronics offers a variety of support and information ser-vices to help you get the most from

M6DPi System Board Manual4List of FiguresFigure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10Figure 2.1: M6DPi System Board 12Figure 3.1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM 25Figure

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix A: Technical Information58Table A1: Support and Information ServicesService Hours Country Telephone NumberTechnical

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix B: Post Messages59AppendixBPOST MessagesThe following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST)messages, possible ca

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix B: Post Messages60Message Possible Cause SolutionMONITOR TYPEDOES NOT MATCHCMOSMonitor type notcorrectly identified

M6DPi System Board ManualBeep and POST CodesBeep codes are a series of beeps sent through the speakerwhich indicate a problem during the Power On Self

M6DPi System Board Manual62Code Beeps POST Routine Description02 Verify Real Mode.04 Get CPU type.06 Initialize system hardware.08 Initialize chipset

M6DPi System Board ManualCode Beeps POST Routine Description4A Initialize all video adapters in system.4C Shadow video BIOS ROM.4E Display copyright n

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix C: Beep and Post Codes64Code Beeps POST Routine Description9C Set up Power Management.9E Enable hardware interrupts.

M6DPi System Board ManualHard Disk Drive TypesThe following table lists the IDE hard disk types sup-ported by the M6DPi.65Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types66Type Cylinders Heads WritePrecompSectors Size31 823 10 512 17 7132 809 6 128 17 4233 830 7

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix E: Updating the System BIOS67Updating the System BIOSThe Micronics system boards are designed so that theBIOS can be

M6DPi System Board Manual5IntroductionThank you for choosing the M6DPi system board. TheM6DPi supports the most advanced Dual Pentium Proprocessor te

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix E: Updating the System BIOS68

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix F: Warranties and NoticesLimited WarrantyExcept as described below, Micronics warrants the prod-ucts to be free from

M6DPi System Board ManualAppendix F: Warranties and Notices70The exclusive remedy of the purchaser under this war-ranty above will be repair or replac

M6DPi System Board Manual71Appendix F: Warranties and NoticesFCC StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to complywithin the limits for a Cl

M6DPi System Board ManualGlossary7216550 UART - A high speed chip forcontrolling serial ports. Although un-necessary for a mouse, it is requiredfor mo

M6DPi System Board ManualGlossary73write head across the disk’s surface inorder to read or write data in mag-netic code.DRAM - An acronym for DynamicR

M6DPi System Board Manualthe bytes arrive simultaneously, as op-posed to serial transmission in whichbits arrive one by one.Parallel Port - A connecti

M6DPi System Board ManualSRAM - An acronym for Static Ran-dom Access Memory. A type ofmemory that can retain data withoutrequiring a regular clock sig

M6DPi System Board ManualIndexAATChassis - 18Form Factor - 53Power Supply - 55BBattery Disposal - 56Beep and POST Codes - 61BIOSConfiguration - 33Set

M6DPi System Board ManualError Checking (ECC) - 17, 19FFast Page Mode (FPM) Memory - 17, 19HHard Disk Drive Types - 65HelpBulletin Board System (BBS)

M6DPi System Board Manual6FeaturesThe M6DPi includes the following features:▲ Dual ZIF Socket 8Intel Pentium Pro - 150-200MHzTwo VRM headers to supp

M6DPi System Board ManualIndex78MemoryAdding - 19Configurations - 21Installing - 25, 26Removing - 25, 26Supported - 17, 19OOnline Services - 58PPOST M

M6DPi System Board ManualBoot Screen - 48Exit Screen - 49IDE Device Submenu - 38Main Screen - 35Security Screen - 43WWorld Wide Web - 58Index79

M6DPi System Board Manual7Software CompatibilityThe M6DPi system board has been thoroughly tested forcompatibility with a variety of operating systems