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Micronics M54E2 PCI/EISA Hardware User Manual

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  • Page 2 Document Number: 06-00210-06, Rev. 2C June 1996 221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085...
  • Page 3 1994, 1995, 1996 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information contained in the M54E2 PCI/EISA Dual Pentium Processor system board manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Micronics assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Introduction ... Features ... Software Compatibility ... M54E2 Quick Installation... Section 2: Configuring the M54E2 ... Static Electricity ... Office Environment ... M54E2 System Board ... Jumper Settings ... Section 3: Installing the M54E2, System Memory, CPUs and Peripherals ... Installation of the M54E2 ...
  • Page 5 Setup ... Running the Setup Procedure ... Setting the Main Screen ... Setting the Advanced Screen ... Security Screen ...4-11 Exit Screen ... Section 5: EISA Utility... Introduction ... When Should You Run the EISA Utility? ... What You Will Need ... Starting the Utility...
  • Page 6 Appendix E: Updating the System BIOS ... FCC Warning Statement ... Declaration of Conformity ... Glossary ... Limited Warranty ... Non-Warranty Service ... Index ...X-1...
  • Page 7 Figure 1-1: System Power-Up Screen ... Figure 2-1: M54E2 System Board ... Figure 3-1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM ... Figure 3-2: Installing Cache Memory ... Figure 3-3: Installing a PCI Card ... Figure 3-4: Installing an EISA Card ... Figure 3-5: Installing a Plug & Play Card ... Figure 4-1: Power-Up Screen ...
  • Page 8 Thank you for choosing the Micronics M54E2. The M54E2 is a high- performance system board designed to be a foundation for advanced systems and applications. The M54E2 is a dual Pentium processor board. You can operate the M54E2 with a single Pentium processor or add a second matching processor for increased performance.

  • Page 9: System Memory

    The M54E2 includes the following features: Dual Pentium processor support for 75, 90, 100, 120, 133, 150, 166 and 200MHz processors Two 32-bit PCI slots, five 32-bit EISA slots and one shared (PCI or EISA) slot L2 Write-back cache support (256K or 512K) PCI: Intel Neptune chipset PCEB/ESC EISA Bridge I/O: SMC 665 Super I/O controller...
  • Page 10 We know that many experienced people prefer to read as little of the docu- mentation as possible. If this sounds like you, here’s the short form: 1. Make backup copies of your installation and configuration diskettes. 2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static discharge, then remove the M54E2 from its packaging.
  • Page 11 8. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings to match your configuration. If installing an IDE drive, select the IDE device you wish to configure. Press <Enter> with Autotype Fixed Disk selected and the BIOS will automatically configure the drive for you (see Chapter 4). 9.
  • Page 12 Although the M54E2 system board is packaged in protective materials, it is important to use care while unpacking and setting up. The M54E2 is shipped from the factory in an antistatic bag. To reduce the possibility of damage, it is important to neutralize any accumulated static charges on your body before handling the board.

  • Page 13: M54E2 System Board

    Figure 2-1: M54E2 System Board 2 - 2...

  • Page 14: Table 2-1: Cache Type Selection

    Jumper Settings Table 2-1: Jumper settings to select between write-back and write- through cache. Jumper Table 2-2: Jumper settings to select the speed of the CPU. CPU Speed 75MHz Bus Speed 50MHz Jumper Open Open Close Table 2-3: Jumper settings to select the size of the external cache. Jumper Function Write-through...

  • Page 15: Table 2-4: Cpu Vre Selection

    Table 2-4: Jumper settings to set the CPU voltage regulator selection. Jumper VRE (Vcc3=3.6V) VR/STD (Vcc3=3.45V) (default) Table 2-5: Jumper settings to set the onboard IDE IRQ. Jumper W25 IRQ14 (default) 1-2 Table 2-5: Onboard IDE Controller Selection Table 2-6: Jumper settings to select parity checking or non-parity checking DRAM.

  • Page 16: Table 2-9: Ps/2 Mouse Selection

    Table 2-8: Jumper settings to select the type of video installed. Jumper Table 2-9: Jumper settings to enable or disable the PS2 mouse. Jumper Disable IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) Enable IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) (default) Table 2-10: Jumper settings to recover the flash BIOS from the boot block.

  • Page 17: Table 2-12: Apic Selection

    Table 2-12: Jumper settings to enable or disable the APIC selection for Novell Network use. NOTE: Disable only if you are running Novell 3.12. Jumper 2 - 6 Function APIC Enabled (default) APIC Disabled Table 2-12: APIC Selection Settings Open Close...

  • Page 18: Table 2-13: Case And Peripheral Connections

    Table 2-13: Case and peripheral connections. Connectors J1 & J2 J6 & J8 W12 or W31 Speaker Connector W13 or W32 Reset W14 or W33 Turbo LED W15 or W34 Turbo Switch W18 or W37 Keylock/Power LED W24 or W38 Hard Disk LED Function Power Supply Connector AT Keyboard...
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  • Page 20 Damage which occurs to the board while adding or removing peripherals or components may void the warranty. If problems arise while installing peripherals, contact the computer dealer where you purchased the peripheral or Micronics’ Technical Support Department.
  • Page 21 Small Phillips screwdriver. Tweezers or a pair of needle-nose pliers. Tray (to hold loose screws). Micronics recommends using the following equipment with the M54E2 for a typical configuration: Chassis with standard hardware (tower case preferable). A high-quality power supply capable of providing continuous power within a 5 volt range.

  • Page 22: Simms Supported

    16MB (4MBx32/36) 32MB (8MBx32/36) 64MB (16MBx32/36) NOTE: For long term reliability, Micronics recommends using SIMMs with tin-plated contacts. The use of gold-plated contacts may conflict with the tin- alloy on the SIMM socket. The following is a list of rules to follow when upgrading SIMMs. If you follow these rules, your upgrade should be trouble-free: Use 70ns or faster SIMMs.

  • Page 23: Common Memory Configurations

    The table below lists the most common memory configurations. The M54E2 will accept the following combination of SIMMs as long as the rules in the previous section are followed. Memory Bank 0 (2) 1Mx36 16MB (2) 1Mx36 16MB (2) 2Mx36 24MB (2) 1Mx36 24MB...
  • Page 24 To install the SIMMs, locate the memory banks on the system board and perform the following steps: Hold the SIMM so that the notched edge is aligned with the notch on the SIMM socket (Figure 3-1). Insert the SIMM at a 45 degree angle. Gently push the SIMM into an upright position until it locks into place (past the release tabs).
  • Page 25 The M54E2 is designed to support dual Pentium processors. Follow the steps below to install the main or the second processor: Turn off the computer and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket illustrated in Figure 2-1. Lift the lever of the socket. Locate pin 1 on the processor and pin 1 on the socket (Figure 2-1).
  • Page 26 In addition to the 16K of internal (L1) cache built into the Pentium proces- sors, the M54E2 also supports external (L2) cache. The M54E2 is available with 256K or 512K external cache. To upgrade to 512K cache, install eight 32Kx8-15ns 3.3V SRAMs into the open SRAM sockets (Figure 3-2).

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Micronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripherals that meet the PCI 2.0 specifications. Complete the following steps to install a PCI card: Turn the computer system off and remove its cover. Choose an unused PCI slot and remove the slot cover.
  • Page 28 Micronics EISA slots accommodate all EISA peripherals that meet the EISA standard. Complete the following steps to install an EISA card: Turn the computer system off and remove its cover. Choose an unused EISA slot and remove the slot cover.
  • Page 29 Micronics EISA slots accommodate all ISA Plug & Play peripherals that meet the Plug and Play standard. Complete the following steps to install a Plug and Play card: Turn the computer system off and remove its cover. Note the slot number where you choose to install the Plug and Play card.

  • Page 30: Configuration

    After the M54E2 system board and all hardware is installed, the system is ready for configuration. Before turning on the computer, make sure all cables are correctly connected and all jumpers are correctly set. It is recommended you keep the computer cover off the first time you boot the system.

  • Page 31: Setup

    The Setup program is used to configure the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The computer’s BIOS is responsible for configuring the motherboard and providing hardware information to the operating system. In order for the computer to run properly, run the Setup procedure after first installing the system board and whenever you make a hardware change to the system.

  • Page 32: Figure 4-2: Cmos Main Screen

    The M54E2 system board has four primary CMOS configuration screens: the Main Screen (Figure 4-2), the Advanced Screen (Figure 4-4), the Security Screen (Figure 4-7), and the Exit Screen (Figure 4-9). To toggle between the screens, press the right arrow < > and the left arrow < > keys. The CMOS Main Screen (Figure 4-2) is used to set the time and date, to set the floppy drive types, to configure the hard disks, and to configure the video.
  • Page 33 up and down arrows< / > to highlight the System Date and follow the same procedure used to set the time. To configure a floppy drive added to or removed from your computer, use the up and down arrow keys < / > to select the drive you wish to set. Use the <+/->...

  • Page 34: Figure 4-3: Ide Device Submenu

    This category enables or disables the external (L2) cache. Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu Autotype Fixed Disk The easiest way to set your IDE devices is to let the BIOS do it for you. When the IDE Device submenu first appears, the Autotype Fixed Disk selection is highlighted.
  • Page 35 Multiple-Sector Transfers This category determines the number of sectors per block for multiple sector transfers. The options are Disabled (default), 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors. IDE Transfer Mode This category provides the transfer mode for the IDE controller. The default setting is Standard mode.

  • Page 36: Figure 4-4: Advanced Setup Screen

    The first page of the Advanced Screen (Figure 4-4) has two submenus: Boot Options (Figure 4-5) and Integrated Peripherals (Figure 4-6). Use the up and down arrows < / > to select a menu and press <Enter>. Figure 4-4: Advanced Setup Screen The Boot Options Submenu (Figure 4-5) has several useful options.

  • Page 37: Figure 4-5: Boot Options Submenu

    Boot Sequence This category selects the order the system searches for a boot disk and can be set for: A: then C: C: then A: C: only Swap Floppies This category can be set to remap the floppy drives. It can be set for NORMAL (default) or SWAPPED.

  • Page 38: Figure 4-6: Integrated Peripherals Submenu

    Post Errors When enabled, this category allows the system to display the “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP” and pause if errors occur during boot. If disabled, the system will ignore any errors and will always attempt to boot. Numlock at Boot This selection activates Numlock upon boot.
  • Page 39 COM Port B COM Port B may be set for COM2 (default), COM1, COM3, COM4 or may be disabled. LPT Port The parallel port may be set for 378-IRQ7, 278-IRQ7 or Disabled (default). LPT Mode The parallel port mode may be set for output mode bidirectional (default), Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), Extended Capabilities Port (ECP), or Output Only.

  • Page 40: Security Screen

    The Security Screen (Figure 4-7) controls access to the computer. The security screen allows for settings of two passwords. The Supervisor Pass- word allows access to the system and Setup. The User Password will allow access to the system, but not to all Setup features. Figure 4-7 Security Setup Screen If a Supervisor Password has been set up for the system, it will read “Supervi- sor Password is ENABLED.”...
  • Page 41 Figure 4-8 Supervisor Password Submenu Type the password and press the <Enter> key. Retype the password and press the <Enter> key again. Write down the password somewhere safe so it will not be forgotten. The password may be disabled by setting the new password to nothing (pressing the <Enter>...

  • Page 42: Exit Screen

    Selecting User (default) will give floppy disk access to both the user and the supervisor. If the passwords are enabled, this option may only be changed by the supervisor. This category allows the boot sector of the fixed disk to be write protected. The default setting is Normal.
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  • Page 44: Section 5: Eisa Utility

    The M54E2 is shipped with the Micro Computer System EISA Con- figuration Utility. The EISA Configuration Utility is a software utility designed to configure EISA peripherals. The MCS EISA utility is designed to optimize the performance of your EISA peripherals and to maintain conflict-free configuration informa- tion.

  • Page 45: Section 1: Introduction

    Perform the following steps to start the EISA utility: Insert the System Configuration diskette into Drive A (or B). At the A: prompt, type “cf” and press <Enter>. The Configuration Introduction screen will appear (Figure 5-1). Figure 5-1 EISA Configuration Introduction Screen...

  • Page 46: Main Menu

    After pressing <Enter>, the main menu appears. The main menu lists five steps for configuring the system board. To select a step, highlight the appropriate selection, and press <Enter>. Figure 5-2 shows the main menu. Figure 5-2 EISA Configuration Main Menu Step 1 provides seven pages of useful information on the configuration utility.

  • Page 47: Step 2: Add Or Remove Boards

    When you select Step 2, the utility scans and locates the EISA boards installed. This section allows you to add or remove any EISA, PCI, and ISA Plug and Play peripherals. Beyond physically adding or removing the boards, it is important that you run this utility in order for your system to run prop- erly.
  • Page 48 Figure 5-4 Adding an EISA Configuration (CFG) File When you are finished installing the EISA CFG files, press the <F10> key.

  • Page 49: Advanced Submenu

    When you select the “View or Edit Details” menu (Figure 5-5), a display of your system resources appears. You may edit this menu to optimize the system performance and allocation of resources. If you need to change information on this menu, select the item you wish to change and press <Enter>.
  • Page 50 Figure 5-6 Advanced Submenu Lock/Unlock Boards Locking a board will prevent changes from being made to a board’s settings. You may lock or unlock each board individually. View Additional Systems Information Menu This is another submenu that will allow you to view board specifications, system specifications, used resources and available resources.

  • Page 51: Features

    This section displays a listing of the motherboard jumper settings. This feature is not currently supported. Save the new configuration when you exit the utility. When you select Step 5, the Save and Exit Screen appears. It will give you the option of saving the new configuration or returning to the Main menu.
  • Page 52 The following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST) messages, possible causes and solutions. Message DISKETTE DRIVE A Drive A failed or is FAILURE missing. DISKETTE DRIVE B Drive B failed or is FAILURE missing. EXTENDED RAM Extended memory not FAILED AT working or configured OFFSET: nnnn...

  • Page 53: Parity Check

    Message MONITOR TYPE DOES NOT MATCH CMOS OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND PARITY CHECK 1 nnnn PARITY CHECK 2 nnnn PREVIOUS BOOT INCOMPLETE - DEFAULT CONFIGURATION USED REAL TIME CLOCK ERROR SHADOW RAM FAILED AT OFFSET SYSTEM BATTERY IS DEAD SYSTEM CACHE ERROR - CACHE DISABLED SYSTEM CMOS...
  • Page 54 Beep codes are a series of beeps sent through the speaker that indicate a problem during the Power On Self Test (POST). If text appears on the video screen, the M54E2 has completed POST; any other tone from the speaker indicates something other than a POST error. These tones are not described in Table B-1.
  • Page 55 Code Beeps 2-2-3 3-1-1 3-1-3 3-4-1 3-4-3 2-1-2-3 POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode. Get CPU type. Initialize system hardware. Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values. Get in POST Reg. Initialize CPU registers. Initialize cache initial POST values. Initialize I/O. Initialize the localbus IDE.
  • Page 56 Code Beeps 2-2-3-1 POST Routine Description Initialize all video adapters in system. Shadow video BIOS ROM. Display copyright notice. Display CPU type and speed. Initialize EISA board. Test keyboard. Set key click if enabled. Enable keyboard. Test for unexpected interrupts. Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”.
  • Page 57 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Set up Power Management. Enable hardware interrupts. Set time of day. Check key lock. Initialize typematic rate. Erase F2 prompt. Scan for F2 keystroke. Enter SETUP. Clear in-POST flag. Check for errors. POST done - prepare to boot operating system. One beep.
  • Page 58 The following table lists the hard disk types supported by M54E2. Type Cylinders 1024 1218 1224 Heads Write Sectors Precomp none none none none none none none none none none none none none Size...
  • Page 59 Type Cylinders Heads Write Precomp none none 1024 none 1024 none 1024 none none Sectors Size...
  • Page 60 Part Number: Main Processor: Second Processor: Chipset: CPU Clock Select: Form Factor: Expansion: BIOS: RAM Capacity: Keyboard: Mouse: Internal Cache: External Cache: 09-00210-118 (256K Cache) 09-00210-119 (512K Cache) 75, 90 120, 133, 150, 166, 200MHz Pentium processor 75, 90 120, 133, 150, 166, 200MHz Pentium processor Intel Neptune Chipset Intel PCEB/ESC EISA Bridge...

  • Page 61: Environmental Specifications

    Floppy Port: IDE Support: Clock: The environment in which the M54E2 is located is critical. Micronics recommends the following environmental specifications: Operating: 50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 50 degrees Celsius). Non -Operating: 50 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 60 degrees Celsius).
  • Page 62 WARNING: Please do not open battery, dispose of in fire, recharge, put in backwards or mix with used or other battery types. The battery may explode or leak and cause personal injury. D - 3...

  • Page 63: Technical Support

    You can contact us via telephone, fax or Bulletin Board System (BBS). Before calling please have the following information ready: The model name and 09 part number of your Micronics product. Your computer information such as CPU type, operating system, amount of installed memory and other peripherals installed in your computer.

  • Page 64: Online Services

    Germany Technical Support BBS France Technical Support BBS You will find information on product support, new product releases and other categories of information. Access the Internet and type: (510) 651-6837 (44) 1 256 63373 49-89-6881686 +33 14 784 7057 http://www.micronics.com...
  • Page 66 The Micronics motherboards are designed so that the BIOS can be reprogrammed using a BIOS file. You can easily FLASH a BIOS by following the steps below: 1) After downloading the appropriate BIOS file from our BBS, extract it to a bootable MS-DOS 6.X diskette.
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  • Page 68 Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Micronics could void your authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 69 Full Tower Computer M54E2 Rockford Engineering Services, Inc. 9959 Calaveras Road P.O. Box 543 Sunol, CA. 94586-0543 Telephone: (510) 862-2944 Fax: (510) 862-9013 John Y. Chan/Micronics (EN50082-1) Paramjeet Singh/RES (EN50082-1) Ming Ming Hsu Vice President of Engineering June 6, 1996...
  • Page 70 16550 UART - A high speed chip for controlling serial ports. Although unnecessary for a mouse, it is required for modems that are 14,400 baud or faster. 486DX - A type of 32-bit CPU with a built-in math-coprocessor and internal cache.
  • Page 71 Disk Drive - A hardware device which provides for the storage of data on diskettes or hard metal disks that have a magnetic coating. A disk drive functions by spinning at high speed while moving a device called the read/write head across the disk’s surface in order to read or write data in magnetic code.
  • Page 72 LBA - An acronym for Logical Block Addressing. Any IDE hard drive that is larger than 528MB. Math Coprocessor - A microprocessor designed specifically for performing mathematical calculations. A math coprocessor performs these calculations faster than the CPU, and by doing so, frees the CPU for other activities.
  • Page 73 SCSI II - An interface standard that adds features to the SCSI standard. These include 32-bit data transfer, command queuing, Fast SCSI, and support for a wider variety of peripherals. SCSI III - A proposed standard that will support transfer rates of up to 40MB/sec. Serial - A type of data transmission in which the data is sent one bit at a time over a single wire.

  • Page 74: Limited Warranty

    A receipt or copy of the invoice with the date of purchase from a Micronics reseller is required before any warranty service can be rendered. Service can be obtained by calling Micronics for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number.
  • Page 75 Micronics will not be liable for any lost profits or any indirect, special incidental or consequential damages in connection with the product, even if Micronics has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Micronics makes no warranties or representations as to performance of products or as to service to distributor or to any person, except as set forth in Micronics;...

  • Page 76: Installing An Eisa Peripheral Card

    Battery Disposal - D-3 Beep and POST Codes - B-1 BIOS Configuration - 4-1 Setup - 4-2, 4-3 Bulletin Board System (BBS) - D-5 Configuring the M54E2 - 2-1 CPU - 3-6 Diagram (M54E2) - 2-2 EISA EISA Configuration - 5-1 Installing an EISA Peripheral Card - 3-9 Environmental Specifications - D-2 Hard Disk Drive Types - C-1...
  • Page 77 Installation Cache Memory - 3-7 CPU - 3-6 EISA Configuration - 5-1 Installing your M54E2 - 3-1 PCI Peripheral Card -3-8 Plug and Play Peripheral Card - 3-10 Quick Installation - 1-3 Jumper Settings - 2-3 M54E2 System Board Diagram - 2-2 Memory Configurations - 3-4 Installing - 3-5...
  • Page 78 Specifications - D-1 System BIOS - 4-1 Technical Specifications - D-1 Technical Support - D-4 Troubleshooting - A-1 Updating the System BIOS - E-1 Utility Programs Advanced Screen - 4-7 EISA - 5-1 Exit Screen - 4-13 IDE Device Submenu - 4-5 Main Screen - 4-3 Security Screen - 4-11 World Wide Web - D-5...

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