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M6DPi Pentium Pro PCI/ISA System Board Manual Document Number: 06-00285-01, Rev. 3A June 1997 45365 Northport Loop West., Fremont, CA 94538-6417...
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Pro 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. Micronics makes no commitments to update or to keep the information in this manual at a current level when changes are made to the product.
Table of Contents Introduction Features Software Compatibility Before You Begin Chapter 1 - Quick Installation Installing the M6DPi Chapter 2 - Configuring the M6DPi Static Electricity Environment Considerations M6DPi System Board Jumper Settings Chapter 3 - Installing the M6DPi Introduction System Memory Support Installing the M6DPi Tools Required...
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Installing a PCI Peripheral Card Installing an ISA Peripheral Card Connecting the Graphics Option Connecting the SCSI Option Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility Configuration Initial Bootup Setup Running the Setup Procedure Setting the Main Screen Setting the Advanced Screen Security Screen Power Screen Boot Screen...
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Appendix B - Post Messages Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types Appendix E - Updating the System BIOS Appendix F - Warranties and Notices Limited Warranty Non-Warranty Service FCC Statement Glossary Index M6DPi System Board Manual...
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List of Figures Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen Figure 2.1: M6DPi System Board Figure 3.1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM Figure 3.2: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM Figure 3.3: Installing a PCI Card Figure 3.4: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen Figure 4.2: CMOS Main Screen Figure 4.3: IDE Device Submenu Figure 4.4: Advanced Screen...
Extended Data Out (EDO) DRAM advanced memory, and Error Checking and Correction (ECC) when using parity memory. Micronics builds all products to exacting standards, using the highest quality components available. We are proud to provide this system board and believe you will be pleased with your purchase.
Introduction Features The M6DPi includes the following features: Dual ZIF Socket 8 Intel Pentium ® Pro - 150-200MHz Two VRM headers to supply CPU-specific voltages PCI-to-PCI Bridge Intelligent I/O (I i960RP - 33MHz or i960RD - 66MHz Inter-integrated circuit (I C) onboard Seven 32-bit PCI slots Two 16-bit ISA slots...
Introduction Software Compatibility The M6DPi system board has been thoroughly tested for compatibility with a variety of operating systems and envi- ronments, including: Microsoft DOS 5.0 DOS 6.2 Windows 95 Windows NT 3.51 Windows NT 4.0 OS/2 Warp 3.0 OS/2 Warp 4.0 UNIXWare 2.1.1 Open Server 5.02 UNIX 3.2, 4.2...
Introduction Before You Begin This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa- tion and use of your M6DPi. There are several symbols and conventions used throughout this manual to help draw your attention to a feature or to focus on important information: When you see the Magnifying Glass, it refers to something you should take a closer look at before proceeding further.
Chapter 1: Quick Installation Chapter Quick Installation We know that many experienced people prefer to read as little of the documentation as possible. If this sounds like you, here’s the short form to get up and running quickly. Installing the M6DPi 1.
Chapter 1: Quick Installation Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 9. 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 (refer to Chapter 4).
Chapter 2: Configuring the M6DPi Configuring the M6DPi Chapter Although the M6DPi system board is packaged in pro- tective materials, it is important to use care while un- packing and setting up. Static Electricity The M6DPi is shipped from the factory in an antistatic bag.
Chapter 2: Configuring the M6DPi Jumper Settings This chapter gives you the jumper settings used for the M6DPi system board. Table 2-1 lists the jumper settings to select the system-speed settings. Jumper System Speed (Intel Processors) 150 MHz External, 60 MHz Internal Close Close Close...
Chapter 2: Configuring the M6DPi Table 2-3 lists the settings for the Soft Power selection. n i l Table 2-3: Soft Power Settings Table 2-4: Jumper settings to clear the CMOS settings. With your computer's power off, close pins 2-3, wait ten seconds and place the jumper back on pins 1-2.
Chapter 2: Configuring the M6DPi Table 2-6 lists the settings to select the optional onboard Fast SCSI. ) t l Table 2-6: Fast SCSI Selection Table 2-7 lists the settings to select the optional onboard Wide SCSI. Table 2-7: Wide SCSI Selection Table 2-8 lists the settings to enable or disable Error Checking and Correction.
Damage which occurs to the board while adding or removing peripherals or components may void the warranty. If prob- lems arise while installing peripherals, contact the computer dealer where you purchased the peripheral or Micronics’ Technical Support Department. System Memory Support The flexibility of the M6DPi is augmented by its support for EDO and FPM DRAM memory and ECC.
Micronics highly recommends that you read the computer user’s manual or contact your dealer’s technical support department. Tools Required Micronics recommends using the following tools to in- stall the M6DPi: Small Phillips screwdriver Tweezers or a pair of needle-nose pliers...
DIMMs and SIMMs. If you follow these rules, your upgrade should be trouble-free: Use 70ns or faster DIMMs and SIMMs. NOTE: For long term reliability, Micronics recommends using DIMMs with gold-plated contacts and SIMMs with tin-plated contacts. Both SIMM and DIMM (unbuffered) memory mod- ules support FPM and EDO memory types.
Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Memory Type SIMM and DIMM memory descriptions are described below. Note that two (2) SIMM slots make up one (1) bank whereas only one (1) DIMM slot makes up one (1) bank. 72-Pin SIMM 168-Pin DIMM M6DPi System Board Manual...
Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Memory Configurations There is no DIMM memory configuration is auto-banking and there- need to set fore does not need to be installed in any particular order. any jumpers. When you The following table lists the most common memory reboot, the configuration possibilities.
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Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Memory Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 64MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 64MB 8Mx64 80MB 4Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 80MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 80MB 8Mx64 2Mx64 80MB 8Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 96MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 96MB 4Mx64...
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Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Memory Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4 192MB 16Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 192MB 8Mx64 8Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 192MB 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 224MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 224MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 4Mx64 256MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 256MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 4Mx64...
Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi i960 SIMM Memory Configurations The i960 I/O processor requires two (2) 72-pin SIMMs to operate. The maximum memory is 128 megabytes. The processor supports 32/36-bit FPM and EDO memory types. Make sure that the memory is the same size and speed.
Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Installing the DIMMs The M6DPi uses DIMM modules for the main memory. To install the DIMMs, locate the memory banks on the system board and follow the steps below: 1. Hold the DIMM so that the notched edge is aligned with the notch on the DIMM socket (Figure 3-1).
Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Installing the SIMMs The M6DPi uses SIMM modules only for the i960RP processor. To install the SIMMs, locate the memory banks on the system board and follow the steps below: 1. Hold the SIMM so that the notched edge is aligned with the notch on the SIMM socket (Figure 3-1).
Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Installing a CPU The M6DPi is designed to support dual Pentium Pro processors. Follow the steps below to install the processor(s): 1. Turn off the computer and remove its cover. 2. Locate the ZIF socket illustrated in Figure 2-1. 3.
Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Installing a PCI Peripheral Card Micronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripherals that meet the PCI 2.1 specifications. Follow the steps below to install a PCI card: 1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.
Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Installing an ISA Peripheral Card Micronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISA pe- ripherals. Follow the steps below to install a PCI card: 1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover. 2. Choose an unused ISA slot and remove the slot cover.
Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Connecting the Graphics Option The M6DPi is designed to accommodate an optional VGA video connector and comes with a 15-pin monitor cable. The connector pin-outs for both the 15-pin VGA onboard connector and monitor cable connector are the same as the standard 15-pin D-shell connector pin-outs.
Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi Connecting the SCSI Option Some versions of the M6DPi include an integrated Ultra Wide SCSI PCI throughput (up to 40MBytes/sec data rate). Connectors are provided for Normal SCSI (50-pin connector) and Wide SCSI (68-pin connector). The Wide SCSI configuration allows up to 15 SCSI peripherals to be connected.
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Chapter 3: Installing the M6DPi M6DPi System Board Manual...
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility Chapter Configuration After the M6DPi system board and all hardware is installed, the system is ready for configuration. Before turning on the computer, make sure all cables are cor- rectly connected and all jumpers are correctly set. It is recommended you keep the computer cover off the first time you boot the system.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility After the system is turned on and goes through a memory test, the Power-Up screen (Figure 4-1) will appear on your monitor: Figure 4-1: Power-Up Screen When “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” appears at the bottom of the screen, press the <F2>...
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Running the Setup Procedure The M6DPi system board has six primary CMOS configu- ration screens: Main Screen, Advanced Screen, Security Screen, Power Screen, Boot Screen and Exit Screen. To toggle between the screens, press the right arrow <→> and the left arrow <...
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility System Time and Date To set the Time, use the <-> key to decrease the number and the <+> key to increase the number. To move the prompt forward, use the <Tab> key; to move the prompt backward, use the <Shift-Tab>...
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Video BIOS The Video BIOS category allows you to Shadow or Shadow & Cache the video BIOS. Choosing Shadowed & Cached (default) caches the shadowed video BIOS for even higher performance. Choosing Shadowed copies the video BIOS into RAM for faster execution.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu Type This category selects the drive type installed in the system. The options are Auto (default), 1-39, User and None. If Autotype Fixed Disk does not find your drive’s parameters, fill this information in manually under the User category.
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility LBA Transfer Mode Enabling this selection causes LBA (Logical Block Ad- dressing) to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors. The default setting is Enabled. 32-Bit I/O This category allows you to enable the 32-bit I/O function of the PCI IDE controller.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Setting the Advanced Screen To move to the Advanced screen, use the left and right arrow keys <←/→> keys until you see the screen below. Figure 4-4: Advanced Screen Serial Port A Serial Port A may be configured using the following options: Disabled (No configuration), Enabled (User configuration), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP O/S (O/S configuration).
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Parallel Port The parallel port may be configured using the following options: Disabled (No configuration), Enabled (User configuration), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP O/S (O/S configuration). Floppy Disk Controller The selection allows you to enable or disable the floppy disk controller.
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility PCI Configuration Use this selection for additional setup menus to configure PCI devices. It's also useful to check whether or not various IRQ's are available for PCI devices or if they are reserved for legacy ISA devices. PS/2 Mouse When disabled, this selection prevents the PS/2 mouse from functioning.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Security Screen The Security screen controls access to the computer. The security screen allows for settings of two passwords. The Supervisor Password allows access to the system and Setup. The User Password allows access to the system, but not to all Setup features.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Figure 4-6: 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 key without first typing a password).
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Password on Boot When enabled, the system requires a password upon power up. Either the Supervisor or User Password may be entered. Fixed Disk Boot Sector This selection allows the boot sector of the fixed disk to be write protected.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Power Screen The Power screen controls the power management func- tions of the system. To move to the Power screen, use the left and right arrow <←/→> keys until it appears. To move between the categories, use the up and down arrow keys <↑/↓>.
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Standby Time-out The Standby Time-out selection sets the amount of time that elapses for the system to enter Standby Mode. Standby Mode turns off various devices in the system, including the display screen, until you start using the system again.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Boot Screen The Boot screen allows you to configure the power up system configuration settings. Figure 4-8: Boot Screen Boot Device Priority This feature will set the search order for the types of bootable devices. Hard Drive The system will attempt to boot to the operating system from the first hard drive listed.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Exit Screen After you complete configuring the BIOS, select the Exit screen. Figure 4-9: Exit Screen Choose “Save Changes and Exit” and reboot the com- puter. Your computer is ready for use. M6DPi System Board Manual...
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Chapter 5: Installing Device Drivers Chapter Installing Device Drivers This chapter explains how to install the software device drivers and utilities necessary to utilize the optional graphics and Fast/ Wide SCSI support. Other drivers and utilities are available through our online services. About Device Drivers Device drivers are necessary for the computer system to communicate with devices such as CD-ROM drives,...
Chapter 5: Installing Device Drivers Windows NT 1. Boot Windows NT in VGA mode. 2. From the Main group, double-click on Control Panel, then double-click on Display. 3. Select Change Display Type. 4. From the Change Display Type screen, select Change for the adapter type.
Appendix A: Technical Information Specifications Appendix Part Number: 09-00285 Processor: Dual ZIF Socket 8 Intel Pentium Pro 150-200MHz ® Two VRM headers to supply CPU- specific voltages. i960RP: PCI-to-PCI Bridge Intelligent I/O (I Inter-integrated circuit (I C) onboard Chipset: Intel 440FX PCIset Intel i960RP - 33MHz or Intel i960RD - 66MHz.
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Appendix A: Technical Information Memory Capacity: Maximum memory - 1 Gbyte (primary memory) Four 3.3V unbuffered 64-bit/72-bit 168-pin DIMM sockets. Supports FPM and EDO DRAM memory ECC supported via chipset when using parity Maximum memory - 128MB memory (for i960) Two 32/36-bit 72-pin SIMM sockets Onboard Video: Cirrus Logic 5436/5440 PCI graphics accele-...
Make sure the finished computer system is in an area with good ventilation. The system should not be in direct sun- light, near heaters, or exposed to moisture, dust or dirt. Micronics recommends the following environmental speci- fications: Temperature Range Operating: 50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 40 degrees Celsius).
Appendix A: Technical Information Battery Disposal 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. M6DPi System Board Manual...
Engineers will be glad to help you. You can contact us via telephone, fax or BBS. Before calling Technical Support please have the following information ready: The model name and 09 part number of your Micronics product. Your computer information such as CPU type, operat- ing system, amount of installed memory and other peripherals installed in your computer.
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Appendix B: Post Messages Appendix POST Messages The following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST) messages, possible causes and solutions. Message Possible Cause Solution DISKETTE DRIVE A Drive A failed or is Check Setup and cable FAILURE missing. connections.
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Appendix B: Post Messages Message Possible Cause Solution MONITOR TYPE Monitor type not Run Setup and enter DOES NOT MATCH correctly identified in correct monitor type. CMOS Setup. OPERATING Operating system Check Setup to see if SYSTEM NOT cannot be located on Drive A: and C: are FOUND Drive C: or Drive A:...
Appendix C: Beep and Post Codes Appendix Beep and POST Codes Beep codes are a series of beeps sent through the speaker which indicate a problem during the Power On Self Test (POST). If text appears on the video screen, the M6DPi has completed POST;...
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Appendix C: Beep and Post Codes Code Beeps 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.
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Appendix C: Beep and Post Codes Code Beeps 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. 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts.
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Appendix C: Beep and Post Codes 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.
Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types Appendix Hard Disk Drive Types The following table lists the IDE hard disk types sup- ported by the M6DPi. Type Cylinders Heads Write Sectors Size Precomp none none none none none none none none 1024 none none...
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Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types Type Cylinders Heads Write Sectors Size Precomp none none 1024 none 1024 none 1024 none none M6DPi System Board Manual...
Appendix E: Updating the System BIOS Updating the System BIOS Appendix The Micronics system boards 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 or Website, extract it to a bootable MS- DOS 6.X diskette.
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Micronics or its authorized service centers will, at Micronics’ option, repair or re- place the product at no additional charge. The warranty does not cover loss or damage which occurs...
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.
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. M6DPi System Board Manual...
Glossary Glossary Byte - A group of adjacent bits treated 16550 UART - A high speed chip for as a unit. Eight bits are typically con- controlling serial ports. Although un- sidered one byte. Also called a char- necessary for a mouse, it is required acter.
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Glossary write head across the disk’s surface in type of ROM chip that can be pro- order to read or write data in mag- grammed with relatively simple tools netic code. that will retain its data until erased. It can only be erased by exposing the cir- DRAM - An acronym for Dynamic cuitry in the chip to ultraviolet light.
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Glossary the bytes arrive simultaneously, as op- ROM - An acronym for Read Only posed to serial transmission in which Memory. A type of memory that re- bits arrive one by one. tains its data without requiring power. Once written, it cannot be modified. Parallel Port - A connection for a See EPROM and Flash ROM.
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Glossary operates at the speed of the SRAM - An acronym for Static Ran- computer’s CPU. See PCI, EISA and dom Access Memory. A type of ISA. memory that can retain data without requiring a regular clock signal. Al- though they are faster than DRAM, VRM - Voltage Regulator Module.
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