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Cyclone Pentium System Board Manual Document Number: 06-00339-01, Rev. 1A February 1998 45365 Northport Loop West, Fremont, CA. 94538-6417...
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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 Special Feature Cyclone Features Software Compatibility Before You Begin Chapter 1 - Quick Installation Installing the Cyclone Chapter 2 - Configuring the Cyclone Static Electricity Environment Considerations Cyclone System Board Diagram Riser Card Diagram Jumper Settings Chapter 3 - Installing the Cyclone Introduction System Memory Support...
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Connecting the Sound Connecting the Graphics 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 Exit Screen Chapter 5 - Installing Device Drivers About Device Drivers Installing the Sound Drivers Installing the Graphics Drivers...
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Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes Appendix D - Updating the System BIOS Appendix E - Warranties and Notices Limited Warranty Non-Warranty Service FCC Statement Glossary Index Cyclone System Board Manual...
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List of Figures Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen Figure 2.1: Cyclone System Board Figure 3.1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM Figure 3.2: Installing a PCI Peripheral Card Figure 3.3: 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 Figure 4.5: Advanced Screen Submenu...
AMD processors. Other features of the SIS 5597 chipset include Universal Serial Bus support, integrated 64-bit graphics and optional onboard sound. 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 Cyclone Features The Cyclone includes the following features: Single ZIF Socket 7 support for: Intel Pentium ® chip 75-200MHz Intel Pentium ® chip with MMX™ 166-233MHz AMD-K5™ PR75 to PR200 AMD-K6™ 166 to 266MHz Integrated VRM w/ Switching Regulator Silicon Integrated Systems SIS 5597 chipset SMC FDC37C669 Enhanced Ultra I/O chip 512K Pipeline Burst SRAM...
Introduction Software Compatibility The Cyclone system board has been thoroughly tested for compatibility with a variety of operating systems and envi- ronments, including: Microsoft - DOS 6.2x Windows 95 Windows NT 3.5x Windows NT 4.0 IBM - OS/2 Warp 3.0 OS/2 Warp 4.0 SCO - UNIXWare 2.1.1...
Introduction Before You Begin This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa- tion and use of your Cyclone. 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 Cyclone 1.
Chapter 1: Quick Installation Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen BIOS will automatically configure the drive for you (refer to Chapter 4). 12. After you have configured the Main Setup menu, make any desired setting configurations in the Ad- vanced and Security menu. When finished, go to the exit screen, select “Save Changes and Exit”...
Chapter 2: Configuring the Cyclone Configuring the Cyclone Chapter Although the Cyclone system board is packaged in materials that are designed to protect it from physical damage and static electricity, it is important to use care while unpacking the board and setting it up. Static Electricity The Cyclone is shipped from the factory in an antistatic bag.
Chapter 2: Configuring the Cyclone Cyclone System Board Figure 2-1. Cyclone System Board Diagram Back Panel Connections (optional) Figure 2-2: Back Panel Connections Cyclone System Board Manual...
Chapter 2: Configuring the Cyclone Jumper Settings This section provides the jumper settings for the Cyclone system board. Table 2-1 lists the Intel and AMD CPU speed settings and the jumper settings that select these speeds. CPU Speed Bus Speed W2 75 MHz 50 x 1.5 Open Open Close...
Chapter 2: Configuring the Cyclone Table 2-3 lists the settings to clear the CMOS. With your computer's power off, close pins 2-3, wait ten seconds and place the jumper back on pins 1-2. (The jumper must be placed back on pins 1-2 for the system to function properly.) NOTE: This will reset all BIOS default settings.
Chapter 2: Configuring the Cyclone Table 2-6 lists the settings to enable or disable the optional onboard sound. i t c n i t e l b a f e ) t l u 2 - 1 a s i e l b 3 - 2 Table 2-6: Onboard Sound Selection...
Chapter 2: Configuring the Cyclone Table 2-8 lists the Cyclone connectors and their functions. i t c r e f r o t s i s r o t a i r t r o a s i g i f i t a a i r t r o...
Chapter 2: Configuring the Cyclone Table 2-9 lists the riser card connectors and their functions. r o t i t c i r P r o t r o t p o l r o t r o t e v i t u p r e k r e k...
Chapter 1. Micronics recommends that only trained techni- cians install and configure the system board. Damage which occurs to the board while adding or removing peripherals or components may void the warranty.
Cyclone NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with installing a system board, system Micronics highly recommends that you read the computer user’s board. manual or contact your dealer’s technical support department. Equipment Required Micronics recommends using the following equipment with the Cyclone for a typical configuration: NLX chassis with standard hardware.
The following is a list of rules to follow when installing DIMMs. If you follow these rules, your upgrade should be trouble-free: For long term reliability, Micronics Use 10ns or faster SDRAM or 70ns or faster EDO recommends DIMMs. using...
Chapter 3: Installing the Cyclone Memory Configurations The following table lists the most common memory con- figurations. The memory available depends on the number of DIMMs installed. Memory DIMM 0 DIMM 1 16MB 2MBx64 32MB 4MBx64 32MB 2MBx64 2MBx64 48MB 2MBx64 4MBx64 64MB...
Chapter 3: Installing the Cyclone Installing DIMMs To install the DIMMs, locate the memory banks on the system board and perform the following steps: Install DIMMs one 1. Hold the DIMM so that the notched edge is aligned bank at a with the notch on the DIMM socket (Figure 3-2).
Chapter 3: Installing the Cyclone Installing a CPU The Cyclone is designed to support single Pentium processors. Follow the steps below to install a processor: 1. Turn off the computer and remove its cover. 2. Locate the ZIF socket illustrated in Figure 2-1. 3.
Chapter 3: Installing the Cyclone 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 Cyclone Installing an ISA Peripheral Card Micronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISA pe- ripherals. Follow the steps below to install an ISA 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 Cyclone Connecting the Sound (optional) You can connect external sound devices to your Cyclone system board to take advantage of the optional sound support (refer to Figure 2.2). The sound option includes 16-bit stereo sound and a game and MIDI port. See Chapter 5 for information on installing sound device drivers.
Chapter 3: Installing the Cyclone Line In You may connect an external mono or stereo audio source to the audio controller, such as a tape player or radio. Use the appropriate converter cable to interface to your external equipment. Line Out The Line Out jack allows you to connect the audio output of the audio controller to your home stereo, VCR, or amplified speakers.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Chapter The BIOS Setup Utility Configuration After the Cyclone 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. We recommend that you keep the computer cover off the first time you boot the system.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility When the system is turned on, it performs a memory test, and a BIOS identification and system information screen is displayed on your monitor, as shown in Figure 4-1. 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 Cyclone system board has six primary CMOS con- figuration screens: Main Screen, Advanced Screen, Security Screen, Power Screen, Boot Screen and Exit Screen. To toggle between the screens, press the right 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 Boot Options This selection controls the system bootup options. Press the ENTER key to enter the Boot Options submenu. You can set the power-on state for the Numlock feature. Setting Numlock to Auto (default) activates Numlock if the BIOS detects a numeric keyboard.
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), User and None. If Autotype Fixed Disk does not find your drive’s param- eters, fill this information in manually under the User category.
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility LBA Mode Control Enabling this selection causes LBA (Logical Block Ad- dressing) to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors. The default setting is Disabled. 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 Peripheral Configuration To configure an I/O device, press ENTER. The Periph- eral Configuration submenu appears (see Figure 4-5).
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility PS/2 Mouse When disabled, this selection prevents the PS/2 mouse from functioning and frees up IRQ12. Selecting Enabled (default) allows the operating system to determine whether to enable or disable the mouse. Video Share Memory Sets the amount of memory to assign for video memory.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Reset Configuration Data Select Yes to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup. This selection allows the PnP BIOS to detect your PCI and ISA PnP devices and reallocate resources to them. The default setting is No. Figure 4-5: Advanced Screen Submenu Serial Port A and Serial Port B Serial Port A and B may be configured using the following...
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility and EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) type . NOTE: When set for Enabled, the grayed out options are available. Floppy Disk Controller The selection allows you to enable or disable the floppy disk controller. The default is Enabled. DMA Clock Select The selection allows you to select the DMA clock for 1 Bus Clock or 1/2 Bus Clock.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Set User Password This selection controls access to the Setup utility. Press the ENTER key to enter the User Password submenu. The following screen appears: Figure 4-7: Supervisor Password Submenu Type the password and press the ENTER key. Retype the password and press the ENTER key again.
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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. The default setting is Disabled. 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.
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Modem IRQ Select an IRQ setting for the Modem On Ring selection. Resume On Time When this feature is turned On, the system counts down to zero and awakes from Standby or Suspend mode. Before making changes, “Customized”...
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Boot Screen The Boot screen allows you to configure the power up system configuration settings. To move to the Boot Screen, use the left and right arrow <←/→> keys until it appears. To move between the categories, use the up and down arrow keys <↑/↓>.
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Exit Screen After you complete configuring the BIOS, select the Exit screen. To move to the Exit Screen, use the left and right arrow <←/→> keys until it appears. To move between the categories, use the up and down arrow keys <↑/↓>. Figure 4-10: Exit Screen Choose “Save Changes and Exit”...
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 sound and graphics 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, sound controllers, graphics adapters or devices that are...
Chapter 5: Installing Device Drivers 4. Insert the sound driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. 5. If you are using Windows 95, you will be prompted to install the drivers the first time you boot the system. 6. If you are using Windows NT, refer to the README file on the CD for instructions on how to install sound drivers.
Appendix A: Technical Information Appendix Specifications Part Number: Cyclone - 09-00339-xx Riser Card - 09-00345-xx Processor: Single ZIF Socket 7 support for: Intel Pentium ® chip - 75-200MHz Intel Pentium® chip w/ MMX 166/233MHz AMD-K5™ PR75 to PR200 AMD-K6 ™ 166 to 266MHz Integrated VRM/Switching Regulator CPU Clock Select: Frequency synthesizer chip Support for 50, 60 &...
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Appendix A: Technical Information Memory Capacity: Maximum memory - 256MB Two unbuffered 64/72 bit, 168-pin DIMM sockets Supports EDO and SDRAM memory Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 style keyboard and mouse connectors External Cache: 512K Pipeline Burst SRAM Graphics: SIS 5597 chipset Up to 2.5MB using system memory Maximum Resolution: 1024x768x256 Sound: Yamaha OPL3-SA2...
Appendix A: Technical Information Environmental Specifications The environment in which the Cyclone is located is critical. Micronics recommends the following environmental specifica- tions: Temperature Range Operating: 50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 40 degrees Celsius). Non -Operating: 50 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 60 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. Cyclone System Board Manual...
BBS. Before calling Technical Support please have the following information ready: The model name and 09 part number of your Micronics product, which is silk screened on the face of the Cyclone system board. Your computer information such as CPU type, operating system, amount of installed memory and other peripher- als installed in your computer.
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 Cyclone 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: Updating the System BIOS Appendix Updating the System BIOS 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 DOS diskette.
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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. Cyclone System Board Manual...
Glossary Glossary 16550 UART - A high speed chip for Bus Mastering - The ability of a controlling serial ports. Although un- peripheral card to control the bus with- necessary for a mouse, it is required for out requiring intervention of the CPU. modems that are 14,400 baud or faster.
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Glossary Disk Drive - A hardware device which EPROM - Acronym for Erasable Pro- provides for the storage of data on dis- grammable Read Only Memory. A kettes or hard metal disks that have a type of ROM chip that can be pro- magnetic coating.
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Glossary NS - An acronym for Nanosecond. One RAM - An acronym for Random billionth of a second. Measure of the Access Memory. A type of memory that access time of RAM. is used as the “working memory” of a computer system.
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Glossary VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus) - A high a regular clock signal. Although they performance bus designed by VESA. A are faster than DRAM, they hold less 32-bit version of the ISA bus which op- data and are more expensive. erates at the speed of the computer’s CPU.
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