Micronics 60/66MHz Technical Information

W6-LI Pentium ProPCI/ISASystem Board ManualDocument Number: 06-00288-02, Rev. 1BOctober 1996221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085

W6-LI System Board Manual8Before You BeginThis manual will familiarize you with the features, installa-tion and use of your W6-LI. There are several s

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 1: Quick Installation9STATIC!Beforehandling theW6-LI, beproperlygrounded byusing aspecial wristor anklestrap, ortouch

W6-LI System Board Manual109. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings tomatch your configuration. If installing an IDE drive,select the IDE de

W6-LI System Board ManualConfiguring the W6-LIAlthough the W6-LI system board is packaged in protec-tive materials, it is important to use care while

W6-LI System Board ManualW6-LI System BoardW6-LI Back Panel ConnectionsChapter 2: Configuring the W6-LI12Figure 2-2: W6-LI Back PanelFigure 2-1: W6-LI

W6-LI System Board Manual13Chapter 2: Configuring the W6-LIJumper SettingsThis chapter gives you the jumper settings used for the W6-LI systeboard.Tab

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 2: Configuring the W6-LI14Table 2-3: Jumper settings for the ISA Bus clock frequency selection.Table 2-4: Jumper sett

W6-LI System Board Manual15Chapter 2: Configuring the W6-LITable 2-7: Jumper settings for the Host Bus Agents pipelining mode.Host Bus Agents are dev

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 2: Configuring the W6-LI16Connector Function NotesJ19-J20 ISA Bus Expansion SlotsJ23 Power Supply Connector ATX Stand

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LI173ChapterInstalling the W6-LIIntroductionThis chapter explains how to install the W6-LI syste

W6-LI System Board Manual2Copyright NoticesCopyright  1996 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information con-tained in the W6-LI PCI/ISA Dual Pentium Pro

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LI18Installing the W6-LIInstallation of the W6-LI system board depends on thetype of case you us

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LI19System MemorySystem memory is necessary to operate the W6-LI systemboard. The W6-LI uses DIM

W6-LI System Board Manual20Chapter 3: Installing the W6-LIUpgrade DIMMs one bank at a time. Start with Bank0, then work your way up (one DIMM per bank

W6-LI System Board ManualMemory ConfigurationsThe following tables list the most common memoryconfigurations. The memory available depends on thenumbe

W6-LI System Board ManualTable 3-1: Memory ConfigurationsChapter 3: Installing the W6-LI22Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 364MB 2MBx64/72 2MBx64/72 2

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LI23Table 3-1: Memory ConfigurationsMemory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3128MB 16MBx64/72128MB 4MBx

W6-LI System Board ManualTable 3-1: Memory ConfigurationsChapter 3: Installing the W6-LI24Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3256MB 16MBx64/72 16MBx64/7

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LIInstalling the DIMMsTo install the DIMMs, locate the memory banks on thesystem board and perfo

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LI26Installing a CPUThe W6-LI is designed to support dual Pentium Proprocessors. Follow the step

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LI27Installing a PCI Peripheral CardMicronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripheralsthat mee

W6-LI System Board Manual1Table of ContentsIntroduction 5Features 6Software Compatibility 7Before You Begin 8Chapter 1 - Quick Installation 9Installin

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LIInstalling an ISA Peripheral CardMicronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISAperipherals.

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LIInstalling a CD-ROM DriveIf you are installing a CD-ROM drive, Micronics recom-mends the insta

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LI30The W6-LI Sound OptionYou can connect external sound devices to your W6-LIsystem board to ta

W6-LI System Board ManualGame PortYou can use the Game Port connector to connect an IBMPC compatible joystick or MIDI instrument.Line OutThe Line Out

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 3: Installing the W6-LI32Connecting the SCSI OptionThe W6-LI can be upgraded to include integrated UltraWide SCSI PCI

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility33The BIOS Setup UtilityConfigurationAfter the W6-LI system board and all hardware is in-sta

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility34After the system is turned on and goes through a memorytest, the Power-Up screen (Figure

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility35Running the Setup ProcedureThe W6-LI system board has five primary CMOS con-figuration scr

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility36System Time and DateTo set the time, use the <-> key to decrease the numberand the &

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility37Choosing Shadowed & Cached (default) caches theshadowed video BIOS for even higher per

W6-LI System Board ManualInstalling a ISA Peripheral Card 28Installing a CD-ROM Drive 29The W6-LI Sound Option 30Connecting Sound Devices 30Connecting

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility38Autotype Fixed DiskThe easiest way to set your IDE devices is to let the BIOSdo it for you

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility39you are using a SCSI hard drive, select None and refer tothe documentation which came with

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility40Setting the Advanced ScreenTo move to the Advanced screen, use the left and rightarrow key

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility41Parallel PortThe parallel port may be set for Auto (default), LPT1,LPT2, LPT3 or may be di

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup UtilityIntegrated SoundThis selection enables or disables the onboard soundcontroller. The default

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup UtilitySecurity ScreenThe Security screen controls access to the computer. Thesecurity screen allo

W6-LI System Board Manual44Set Supervisor PasswordPress the ENTER key to enter the Supervisor Pass-word submenu.Type the password and press the ENTER

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility45Password on BootWhen enabled, the system requires a password uponpower up. Either the Supe

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility46Boot ScreenThe Boot screen allows you to configure the power upsystem configuration settin

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility47prompt. If this selection is disabled, the system will alwaysattempt to boot.NumlockSettin

W6-LI System Board Manual3Appendix B - Post Messages 57Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes 59Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types 63Appendix E - Updating t

W6-LI System Board ManualChapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility48

W6-LI System Board ManualInstalling Device DriversThis chapter explains how to install the software devicedrivers and utilities necessary to utilize t

W6-LI System Board Manual4. Insert the sound driver disk into your floppy drive.5. If you are using Windows 3.1x, go to the Program Man-ager File menu

W6-LI System Board Manual51Appendix A: Technical InformationAAppendixSpecificationsPart Number: 09-00288-01Processor: Dual ZIF socket 8's for Int

W6-LI System Board ManualOnboard Sound: Creative Labs VIBRA 16CL (optional).Fast SCSI: Adaptec 7880 Fast SCSI Bus Mastering controller.(optional) Resi

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix A: Technical Information53Battery DisposalWARNING:Please do not open battery, dispose of in fire, recharge, put in b

W6-LI System Board ManualSupport and Information ServicesMicronics offers a variety of support and information servicesto help you get the most from y

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix A: Technical Information55Service Hours Country Telephone NumberTechnical Support - Live phone helpfrom Technical Su

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix A: Technical Information56

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix B: POST Messages57AppendixBPOST MessagesThe following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST)messages, possible ca

W6-LI System Board Manual4List of FiguresFigure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10Figure 2.1: W6-LI System Board 12Figure 2.2: W6-LI Back Panel Connections 12Fig

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix B: POST Messages58MessagePossible CauseSolutionMONITOR TYPEDOES NOT MATCHCMOSMonitor type notcorrectly identified in

W6-LI System Board ManualBeep and POST CodesBeep codes are a series of beeps sent through thespeaker which indicate a problem during the Power OnSelf

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix C: Beep and POST Codes60Code Beeps POST Routine Description02 Verify Real Mode.04 Get CPU type.06 Initialize system

W6-LI System Board ManualCode Beeps POST Routine Description4A Initialize all video adapters in system.4C Shadow video BIOS ROM.4E Display copyright n

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix C: Beep and POST Codes62CodeBeepsPOST Routine Description9C Set up Power Management.9E Enable hardware interrupts.A0

W6-LI System Board ManualHard Disk Drive TypesThe following table lists the IDE hard disk types sup-ported by the W6-LI.63Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types64Type Cylinders Heads WritePrecompSectorsSize31 823 10 512 177132 809 6 128 174233 830 7 no

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix E: Updating the System BIOS65Updating the System BIOSThe Micronics system boards are designed so that theBIOS can be

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix E: Updating the System BIOS$50.00. Overnight shipping costs an additional $10.00.(Price and availability subject to

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix F: Warranties and NoticesLimited WarrantyExcept as described below, Micronics warrants the prod-ucts to be free from

W6-LI System Board Manual5IntroductionThank you for choosing the W6-LI system board. TheW6-LI is the highest performing advanced dual processorsolutio

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix F: Warranties and Notices68The exclusive remedy of the purchaser under this war-ranty above will be repair or replac

W6-LI System Board Manual69Appendix F: Warranties and NoticesFCC StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to complywithin the limits for a Cl

W6-LI System Board ManualAppendix F: Warranties and Notices70Declaration of ConformityApplication of Council Directives 89/336/EEC. Standards to which

W6-LI System Board ManualGlossary7116550 UART - A high speed chip forcontrolling serial ports. Although un-necessary for a mouse, it is requiredfor mo

W6-LI System Board ManualGlossary72read/write head across the disk’s sur-face in order to read or write data inmagnetic code.DRAM - An acronym for Dyn

W6-LI System Board Manualthe bytes arrive simultaneously, as op-posed to serial transmission in whichbits arrive one by one.Parallel Port - A connecti

W6-LI System Board ManualAlthough they are faster than DRAM,they hold less data and are more ex-pensive.Synchronous - Protocols that requirethe clocks

W6-LI System Board ManualIndexAATXChassis - 18Form Factor - 5Power Supply - 18BBack Panel Connections - 12Battery Disposal - 53Beep and POST Codes -

W6-LI System Board ManualEnvironmental Specifications - 52Error Checking (ECC) - 17FFast Page Mode (FPM) Memory - 17, 19HHard Disk Drive Types - 63Hel

W6-LI System Board ManualIndex77MW6-LI Back Panel Connections - 12W6-LI System Board Diagram - 12MemoryConfigurations - 21Installing - 25Mixing - 20Re

W6-LI System Board Manual6FeaturesThe W6-LI includes the following features:Dual ZIF socket 8's for Intel Pentium Pro ProcessorSupports 150, 166,

W6-LI System Board ManualUUpdating the System BIOS - 65Utility ProgramsAdvanced Screen - 40BIOS Setup - 33Boot Screen - 46Exit Screen - 47IDE Device S

W6-LI System Board Manual7Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for desktopperipheral expansion (optional)PS/2 style keyboard and mouse connectorsBi-di