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LPM30 Multimedia
System Board Manual
Document Number: 06-00232-01, Rev. 3A
February 1995
232 E. Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085

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  • Page 1 LPM30 Multimedia System Board Manual Document Number: 06-00232-01, Rev. 3A February 1995 232 E. Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 If this sounds like you, here’s the short form: 1. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static discharge, then remove the LPM30 from its packaging. 2. Check the voltage of your CPU and install a Power Module, if necessary.
  • Page 4 7. Turn the computer on and press the <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys simultaneously after you see the screen below: 8. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings to match what is installed in your system. If installing an IDE drive, select the IDE device you wish to configure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Static Electricity ............... 2-1 Office Environment ..............2-1 LPM30 Components ..............2-2 CPU Voltage ................2-3 Jumper Settings................. 2-4 Installing the LPM30, System Memory, CPUs, and Peripherals................. 3-1 Installation of the LPM30 ............3-2 Tools Required ..................3-2 Equipment Required ................3-2 System Memory ................
  • Page 6 Installing the Optional Ethernet Module ........ 3-15 The BIOS Setup Utility ............4-1 Configuration ................4-1 Initial Boot Up ................4-1 Setup ..................4-2 Running the Setup Procedure ........... 4-2 Setting the CMOS Parameters ..........4-3 Setting the CMOS Main Screen ............. 4-4 System Time and Date ................
  • Page 7 Installing Graphics Accelerator Software ....... 5-1 Preparation ................5-1 Installation ................5-2 Main Menu Options ................5-2 System Information ................5-3 Quick Setup .................... 5-3 Drivers Installation ................. 5-4 Utilities Installation ................5-4 Diagnostics ..................... 5-5 Advanced Setup..................5-5 Troubleshooting ..................5-7 Installing Video Drivers ............
  • Page 8 Line In ....................7-3 Line Out ....................7-3 The MIDI Interface ................7-3 Installing a CD-ROM Drive ............. 7-4 CD-ROM Device Drivers ............... 7-4 SoundDrive 16 Utilities ............. 8-1 SCSI CD-ROM Utilities ............8-2 FDCDTEST .................... 8-2 FDEJECT ....................8-2 FDLOCK ....................
  • Page 9 SoundDrive 16 Troubleshooting ........10-1 POST Messages ............... A-1 Beep and POST Codes ............ B-1 Hard Disk Drive Types ............. C-1 Specifications ..............D-1 SoundDrive 16 Controller Specifications ..........D-2 14,400 Fax Modem Module Specifications (Optional) ......D-4 Environmental Specifications ...........D-5 Temperature Range .................

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Interfaces (GUIs) and peripherals that perform high speed data transfers, such as disks and multimedia. The LPM30 is also a “Green Board” which means it adheres to the Environmental Protection Agency’s strict Energy Star efficiency guidelines. The Green features are not available when a DX4- 100MHz is installed.

  • Page 12: Features

    The LPM30 includes the following features: LPX form factor system board. Micronics’ X30 chipset with an on-chip external level 2 cache controller. One VL slot built onto the system board. Slot will accommodate a riser card which supports up to one VESA and four ISA peripheral cards.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Lpm30

    After you have grounded yourself, ground the LPM30 via the solder pads surrounding one of its mounting holes. Once the LPM30 is removed from its packaging, place it on top of the antistatic bag. Carefully inspect the board for damage which may have occurred during shipment.

  • Page 14: Lpm30 Components

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual LPM30 Components Figure 2-1 LPM30 System Board 2 - 2...

  • Page 15: Cpu Voltage

    Jumper Settings CPU Voltage Warning: This system board has been factory set to support 5.0V processors. If using a 3.3V or 4.0V processor, you must install a Power Module (Appendix E). Failure to install a Power Module could result in damage to the CPU. Table 2-1 lists the voltage requirements for CPUs supported by this system board.
  • Page 16 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Jumper Settings Table 2-2 and 2-3 list the settings to select the CPU installed in your system. 486SX open open 486DX/DX2 1-2 & 3-4 open open 486SL-series 1-2 & 3-4 open open Intel Write-Back 1-2 & 3-4...

  • Page 17: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Table 2-4 lists the jumper settings to select the speed of the CPU installed in your system. Speed 25MHz 33MHz 40MHz Jumper (default) open open close open close open Table 2-4 CPU Speed Selection Table 2-5 lists the jumper settings to select the size of the external cache. Jumper Function Setting...
  • Page 18 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Table 2-8 lists the jumper settings to enable or disable the game port. Jumper Function Setting Game port enabled (default) close Game port disabled open Table 2-8 Enabling the Game Port Table 2-9 lists the jumper settings to set the parallel port for IRQ7 or IRQ5.
  • Page 19 Jumper Settings Table 2-12 lists the jumper settings to enable or disable the on-board VGA controller Jumper Function Setting On-board VGA enabled (default) open On-board VGA disabled close Table 2-12 VGA Controller Selection Table 2-13 lists the jumper settings to enable or disable VGA controller’s feature connector.
  • Page 20 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Table 2-16 lists the jumper settings to set the sound controller’s IRQ. Jumper Function Setting On-board sound IRQ5 (default) On-board sound IRQ9 Table 2-16 Sound Controller IRQ Selection Table 2-17 lists the jumper settings to set the sound controller’s DRQ.
  • Page 21 Jumper Settings Table 2-20 lists the jumper setting to reset the CMOS. With the computer’s power off, move the jumper to pins 2 and 3 for about five seconds and place the jumper back on pins 1 and 2. Jumper Function Setting Normal Operation (default)
  • Page 22 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Table 2-22 lists the jumper settings for case and peripheral connections. Jumper Function Notes VL IDE Connector Primary ISA IDE Connector Secondary Floppy Connector VGA Connector Parallel Port Connector Can be disabled in CMOS. Serial Port (Com 1) Can be disabled in CMOS.

  • Page 23: Installing The Lpm30, System Memory, Cpus, And Peripherals

    Installing the LPM30, System Memory, CPUs, and Peripherals This section explains how to install the LPM30 system board, SIMMs, CPUs, and peripherals. Warning: Before installing or removing any peripherals or components, make sure you have a clear work space and that you adhere to all anti-static precautions described on page 2-1.

  • Page 24: Installation Of The Lpm30

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Installation of the LPM30 The installation of the LPM30 system board depends on the type of case you use. The LPM30 is an integrated, low profile LPX system board which should be limited to installation in a low profile chassis.

  • Page 25: System Memory

    System Memory System memory devices, commonly known as SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules) are necessary to operate the LPM30 system board. The LPM30 has four SIMM sockets and can be upgraded to 128 Megabytes of RAM. This section will explain the type of SIMMs supported, list the memory configura- tions supported, and show how to physically install the new SIMMs.

  • Page 26: Memory Configurations

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Memory Configurations The following table (Table 3-1) lists the most common memory configurations supported. Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 1MBx36 2MBx36 1MBx36 1MBx36 12MB 1MBx36 1MBx36 1MBx36 16MB 1MBx36 1MBx36 1MBx36...

  • Page 27: Installing The Simms

    Installing System Memory and Add-On Peripherals Installing the SIMMs To install the SIMMs, locate the SIMM sockets on the system board. Start with bank 0 and perform the following steps to install the SIMMs: 1. Hold the SIMM so that the notched edge is aligned with the notch on the SIMM socket (Figure 3-1).

  • Page 28: Installing A Cpu

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Installing a CPU The LPM30 is specifically designed to support a large variety of CPU’s from Intel, AMD, and Cyrix. To install an upgrade processor, perform the follow- ing steps: 1. Locate the ZIF socket on the board (Figure 3-2).

  • Page 29: Upgrading To 256K Of Cache Memory

    Installing System Memory and Add-On Peripherals Upgrading to 256K of Cache Memory To upgrade to 256K cache, carefully install four 32Kx8-15ns SRAMs into the open SRAM sockets on the lower right-hand corner of the system board (Figure 3-3). After installing the cache upgrade, refer to Table 2-4 for the correct external cache jumper settings.

  • Page 30: Video Memory - Upgrading To 2 Mb

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Video Memory - Upgrading to 2 MB The LPM30 comes standard with 1MB of video memory. To upgrade to 2MB of video memory, install 256Kx16-60ns video memory chips into Socket U22 and Socket U23 (Figure 3-4).

  • Page 31: Installing A Vl-Bus Riser Card

    Installing System Memory and Add-On Peripherals Installing a VL-Bus Riser Card To install the LPM30 VL-Bus riser card, perform the following steps: 1. Locate the LPM30’s slot (refer to Figure 2-1). 2. Make sure no peripherals are installed on the riser card.

  • Page 32: Installing A Vl-Bus Peripheral Card

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Installing a VL-Bus Peripheral Card Micronics VL-Bus slots accommodate all VL-Bus cards which meet the VESA specifications. Complete the following steps to install a VL-Bus card: 1. Turn the computer system off and remove the cover.

  • Page 33: Installing An Isa Peripheral Card

    Installing System Memory and Add-On Peripherals Installing an ISA Peripheral Card Micronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISA peripherals. Complete the following steps to install a ISA card: 1. Turn the computer system off and remove the cover. 2. Choose an unused ISA slot on the riser card and remove the slot cover.

  • Page 34: Connecting Devices To The Sound Controller

    SoundDrive 16 audio controller. The speakers and headphones plug into the Speaker jack on the back of the LPM30. Joystick Plug the joystick into the 15-pin connector on the back of the LPM30. MIDI If you purchased the optional MIDI interface kit, you will have an additional cable.

  • Page 35: Microphone

    Microphone You can connect a 300-600 ohm microphone to SoundDrive 16 audio control- ler. Plug it into the MIC jack on the back of the LPM30. Line In You can connect an external mono or stereo audio source to the SoundDrive 16 audio controller, such as a tape player or radio.
  • Page 36 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual After you have removed the knockout, follow the steps below: 1. Refer to the antistatic precautions described on page 2-1. 2. Read the faxmodem module’s user manual and configure it for installation. 3. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.

  • Page 37: Installing The Optional Ethernet Module

    Installing System Memory and Add-On Peripherals Installing the Optional Ethernet Module The LPM30 supports an optional Ethernet module which can be ordered from your dealer or directly from Micronics at (510) 651-2300. Before installing the module, it is important to remove the knockout on the back of the case so the 10 BASE-T connector may be connected to the network (Figure 3-13).
  • Page 38 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Figure 3-14 Installing the Ethernet Module Click here to continue to the next chapter..3-16...

  • Page 39: The Bios Setup Utility

    The BIOS Setup Utility Configuration After the LPM30 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 40: Setup

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Setup The Setup procedure is built into the system. Setup begins after the system is powered up. Once the system is powered up and goes through a memory test, the following screen appears on your monitor: Figure 4-1 Power-Up Screen If the systems detects a configuration error, it displays an error message.

  • Page 41: Setting The Cmos Parameters

    The BIOS Setup Utility The LPM30 system board has two CMOS configuration screens: the Main Screen (Figure 4-2) and the Extended Screen (Figure 4-3). To toggle between the screens, press the PgUp/PgDn keys. Figure 4-2 CMOS Main Screen Now, configure the parameters to match your specific requirements. See the following pages for procedures on how to set the computer’s parameters.

  • Page 42: Setting The Cmos Main Screen

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Setting the CMOS Main Screen System Time and Date To set the time, use the minus <-> key to decrease the number and the plus <+> key to increase the number. To move the prompt forward, use the right arrow <→>...

  • Page 43: External Cache Mode

    The BIOS Setup Utility External Cache Mode This selection sets the secondary cache scheme. Setting the scheme to WRITE-BACK will improve performance up to 4%. CPU Type This option selects the CPU installed and has auto detection with correspond- ing jumper settings on board. You must choose the correct CPU selection with the corresponding CPU.

  • Page 44: Video Bios

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Video BIOS The Video BIOS Option allows you to Shadow, Shadow & Cache, or Disable the BIOS Shadow on the system board. Choosing SHADOWED copies the system’s video BIOS into RAM for faster execution. Choosing SHADOWED &...

  • Page 45: Energy Saving Timer

    The BIOS Setup Utility Energy Saving Timer The Energy Saving Timer conserves energy by putting the system into a “sleep mode.” When the system is in sleep mode, it consumes less energy. If a specified time elapses and no keystrokes are performed, the computer goes into sleep mode.

  • Page 46: Setup Password

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Setup Password When enabled, a password will be required to enter Setup. To activate the Setup Password, set this category to ENABLED. After you have finished configuring the BIOS, press the <Esc> key to exit followed by the <F4>...

  • Page 47: Installing Graphics Accelerator Software

    Installing Graphics Accelerator Software The LPM30 comes standard with the ATI mach64 video chip on board. The mach64 chip is a 64-bit graphics accelerator offering superior video performance. Certain utilities must be run before using the mach64. For optimal performance, install the utilities completely.

  • Page 48: Installation

    Micronics LPM30 System Manual Installation Perform the following steps to install mach64 graphic utilities: 1. Turn on the monitor and then the computer. (This allows mach64 to read the monitor type from the monitor during power-up for proper card operation).

  • Page 49: System Information

    Installing Graphics Accelerator Software Quick Setup-Sets the card to an optimal configuration using the information acquired during system checking. Drivers Installation-Installs enhanced graphics and multimedia drivers for popular operating system checking. Diagnostics-Tests the proper functioning of your card in both VGA and accelerated display modes.

  • Page 50: Drivers Installation

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Change the DOS directory prompt to the drive containing the disk. INSTALL will read the file and configure mach64 to support your monitor. Select CUSTOM... to set up the card to any supported monitor specifications. You will need to manually test and configure each display mode separately.

  • Page 51: Diagnostics

    Installing Graphics Accelerator Software Note: It is recommended to accept the defaults suggested during installation. 1. Select UTILITIES INSTALLATION from the Main Menu by using your arrow keys to highlight it and press <Enter>. 2. Enter the destination drive, directory, and press <Enter>. 3.
  • Page 52 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Warning: The Advanced Configuration option allows you to use certain features may add additional performance to your card; however, these options may not be compatible with your system. If problems occur after an advanced option is changed, return the card to factory defaults to correct them.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Installing Graphics Accelerator Software Troubleshooting Listed below are several checks you can make to help determine the cause of any problems: System Lockup If you are using a memory manager such as QEMM or 386MAX, you need to modify the command line in the CONFIG.SYS file so the address of the graphics card video BIOS, C0000-C7FFF, is excluded.
  • Page 54 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Error Codes and Messages Table 5-1 lists problems and solutions for some common errors found by the test program. Problem Solution EPROM BIOS Try reinstalling or run the diagnostics using failure the /F switch. This returns the card to factory settings: M64DIAG /F <Enter>.
  • Page 55 Installing Graphics Accelerator Software Problem Solution Adapter not This message should only occur when a detected mach64 ASIC is not detected. If this message occurs and a mach64 board is present, it may indicate an I/O conflict exists between Extended Memory Manager (EMM) and Video ROM.
  • Page 56 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual The following error message may appear when the INSTALL program is programming the EPROM: Selected Memory Aperture Configuration May Conflict... Ignore this message if the system has 12MB or more system memory and the Memory Aperture feature is disabled. If the system CMOS configuration has Video BIOS Shadowing enabled, reboot the system once the programming of the EPROM has been completed.

  • Page 57: Installing Video Drivers

    Installing Video Drivers A README file is provided for each application driver in the mach64 installation disks. These files summarize the latest product revisions, contain directions for installation, and use of enhanced drivers. For added convenience, you can load and print README files using any word processor after their corresponding drivers have been installed.

  • Page 58: Microsoft Windows 3.1

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Microsoft Windows 3.1 The mach64 driver for Windows delivers increased performance at high resolutions and color depths. You need to install this driver using the steps outlined below. The DRIVERS INSTALLATION option in the Main Menu sets FlexDesk+ and WinSwitch automatically.
  • Page 59 Installing Video Drivers a) Select MICROSOFT WINDOWS. b) Select INSTALL WINDOWS 3.1 DRIVER and note the messages. c) Follow screen instructions to completion. 5. After copying is done, record the Windows setup instructions, then press <Esc> to exit. 6. Exit the INSTALL program and restart Windows. 7.

  • Page 60: Installation Procedure

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual adding ADIACAD to your batch file. 6. Start AutoCAD and reconfigure it to use the enhanced display list driver. For example, if you start AutoCAD using a batch file called ACADR12.BAT, type: ACADR1 -R <Enter>...

  • Page 61: De-Installation Procedure

    Installing Video Drivers 8. When the Display Driver Install panel appears, select Primary Display and choose OK to bring up the selection list. 9. Select ATI Technologies mach64 from the list and choose OK. 10. When the source directory panel appears, choose Change. Select the drive and directory where the mach64 driver resides (e.g., C:\MACH_OS2), then choose Set and Install.

  • Page 62: Intergraph Microstation 4.0

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Continue with the following steps if you wish to remove mach64 files from your hard disk. 5. Open the DOS Full Screen icon. 6. Change to the mach64 directory and type: INSTALL <Enter> 7. Select DRIVERS INSTALLATION from the Main Menu.

  • Page 63: Microsoft Windows Nt

    Installing Video Drivers Microsoft Windows NT Installation Procedure Perform the following steps to install driver using Microsoft Windows NT: 1. Run the Windows NT Setup program. It is located in the Program Manager Main window. 2. Insert the ATI installation disk marked Windows NT Driver into your floppy drive.

  • Page 64: Microsoft Word (For Dos) 5.X And 6.0

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Microsoft Word (for DOS) 5.x and 6.0 Mach64 drivers for Microsoft Word support 640x480, 800x600, and 1024x768 screen resolutions in 16 colors. Perform the following steps to install driver using Microsoft Word: 1. Run Microsoft Word to ensure it is properly installed on your system before continuing with this procedure.

  • Page 65: Wordperfect (For Dos) 5.X And 6.0

    Installing Video Drivers WordPerfect (for DOS) 5.x and 6.0 WordPerfect Versions 5.0 and 5.1 The mach64 drivers for WordPerfect 5.x support 800x600 and 1024x768 screen resolutions in 16 colors. Perform the following steps to install driver using WordPerfect Versions 5.0 and 5.1: 1.

  • Page 66: Wordperfect Version 6.0

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual WordPerfect Version 6.0 This chip supports the VESA SVGA BIOS Extension which supports several high resolution display modes. Perform the following steps to install driver using WordPerfect Version 6.0: 1. The mach64 accelerator must be set up for the resolution intended to use.

  • Page 67: Setting Up The Sounddrive 16

    Setting up the SoundDrive 16 Designed to be easy to use and easy to install, the SoundDrive 16 sound controller can be used with preset jumper settings. If you need to change the default address settings, see Chapter 2. Hardware Installation 1.

  • Page 68: Software Installation

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Software Installation 1. Start Microsoft Windows. 2. Insert the SoundDrive 16 software disk into your floppy drive. 3. From the Program Manager File menu, choose Run. 4. Type the drive letter, then SETUP.EXE; e.g., A:\SETUP.EXE.

  • Page 69: External Devices

    Setting Up the SoundDrive 16 External Devices External Speakers You can connect 4 or 8 ohm external speakers or headphones to the LPM30. The speakers and headphones plug into the SPEAKER jack on the back of the system board (Figure 3-10).

  • Page 70: Installing A Cd-Rom Drive

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Installing a CD-ROM Drive Micronics recommends the installation of an IDE CD-ROM. If you are installing a CD-ROM drive these instructions will help you, but you should also refer to the documentation that came with your CD-ROM drive. Before starting the setup and installation, make sure that your computer is turned OFF and the power cord has been disconnected from the wall outlet.

  • Page 71: Sounddrive 16 Utilities

    SoundDrive 16 Utilities The On-board SoundDrive 16 comes with DOS and Windows utilities which allow you to send commands to your CD-ROM drive, software volume control, and a mixer. In addition, you have the ability to play instrumental music through your computer keyboard. Also included are audio applications to take advantage of the multime- dia capabilities of SoundDrive 16.

  • Page 72: Scsi Cd-Rom Utilities

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual SCSI CD-ROM Utilities The following SCSI CD-ROM utilities are DOS programs and must be run from the DOS (C:\) prompt. FDCDTEST This utility will test the integrity of the CD-ROM device driver(s) and drive. FDEJECT Ejects the CD-ROM disc from the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 73: Key-Z Player

    SoundDrive 16 Utilities Previous CD: goes to the previous CD player if there is more than one CD in the system (for example, if the current CD is at drive letter E:, then the previous CD would be D:). Key-Z Player Key-Z player allows you to play instrumental music from your computer, using a standard computer keyboard.
  • Page 74 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Click once on the preferred scale to start playing music from your computer keyboard. Layout - maps the notes on your keyboard to your choice of Jagged or Horizontal. Jagged - maps the keys so that they progress up the scale alternating rows.

  • Page 75: Key-Z Player - Solo

    SoundDrive 16 Utilities Player - opens or hides the Song Player window which includes the controls for playing standard MIDI Song Files. You can also measure the length of a song by using the Bar Control option. Bar Control - the bar control detects the length of the song, (how many measures the song consists of).

  • Page 76: Note Progression

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Note Progression Notes begin with the lowest left row (the Z row) in Horizontal Mapping and the “A” key in Jagged Mapping. This ends with the highest note on the upper right. Sustain There are several ways to get sustained notes: For continuous sustain, press the Caps Lock key.

  • Page 77: Audio Applications

    Audio Applications Using Audio Recorder The Audio Recorder can record, playback, compress and store voice recordings, and music. It allows you to add and edit voice annotations within Microsoft Windows applications such as Word for Windows, Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, and all other application software which support Object Linking and Embedding (OLE).

  • Page 78: Recording An Audio File

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Figure 9-1 Audio Recorder Screen The buttons at the bottom of the Audio Recorder window are from left to right: Record, Play, and Stop. The Audio Recorder can receive input from microphones, a cassette tape player, a compact disk player, or any other line-in source.

  • Page 79: Playing An Audio File

    Audio Applications 3. Click on the Record button. 4. Speak into the microphone. 5. When you are done, click on the Stop button. 6. From the File menu, click on Save As. If the file is uncompressed and you wish to save it uncompressed, choose a directory location, enter a name for the audio file, then click on OK button to save it.

  • Page 80: Changing The Waveform

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Changing the Waveform The Audio Recorder’s waveform display provides a graphic representation of the audio file currently in memory. You can control the display with the vertical and horizontal scroll bars. To zoom in on (or magnify) the waveform, move the vertical scroll button down.

  • Page 81: Edit Menu Commands

    Audio Applications 4. To play the audio in your document, double-click on the icon. You can add audio to a document from the document’s application. Place the cursor where you want the audio icon to appear, choose the application’s command for inserting an object, then select Audio Recorder in the list box.
  • Page 82 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Figure 9-4 Changing the Properties From this screen, you can place the cursor in the Label or Description area to add or change the label or description for the audio file. 2. Click the Play button to hear the audio file.

  • Page 83: The Recording Control

    Audio Applications The Recording Control An audio file contains more than sound. You can attach a title, description, and an icon to the audio file. Starting the Recording Control: From the Orchid Audio Applications program group, double-click on the Recording Control icon. The following screen appears: Figure 9-5 Recording Control Screen The Recording Control can receive input from a microphone, compact disk player, synthesizer, or any other Line-In source.

  • Page 84: The Volume Control

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual The Volume Control Starting the Volume Control: 1. From the Orchid Audio Applications program group, double-click on the Audio Recorder icon or the Mixer icon. From the Options menu, select Volume Control and the following screen appears:...

  • Page 85: The Mixer

    Audio Applications The Mixer Starting the Mixer: From the Orchid Audio Applications program group, double-click on the Mixer icon. From the Audio Recorder or Volume Control Window, open the Options menu and select Mixer. The following screen appears: Figure 9-7 Mixer Screen The Mixer allows you to combine signals from several audio sources during playback, with control over the volume and stereo balance of each source.

  • Page 86: The Extended Recorder

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual The Extended Recorder The Extended Recorder can be used to record meetings and for dictation. Like the Audio Recorder, the Extended Recorder records, compresses, stores, and plays music and other sounds. Unlike the Audio Recorder, the Extended Recorder compresses and stores the audio file directly to your hard disk using ESPCM compression.

  • Page 87: The Audio Clip Library

    Audio Applications Figure 9-8 Extended Recorder Window The buttons at the bottom of the Extended Recorder window are from left to right: Record, Play and Stop. This window shows the current file’s name, the current location in seconds, and the total length in seconds. 2.

  • Page 88: Talking Calculator

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual folders and audio files of your own to the Audio Clip Library. Starting the Audio Clip Library: From the Orchid Audio Applications program group, double-click on the Audio Clip Library icon and the following screen appears:...
  • Page 89 Audio Applications Figure 9-11 Talking Calculator Screen To perform calculations with your mouse, just point and click. You will hear the number or operation clicked and the resulting answer. You can also use the keyboard by pressing the corresponding keys for each Calculator button. The following table describes each key on the calculator, its keyboard equiva- lent, and its function.

  • Page 90: The Chime

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual To access Help, click on Contents from the Help menu in the Talking Calcula- tor window. The Chime The Chime announces the time musically. Chime can announce the time or play audio files at different intervals when enabled.

  • Page 91: The Audio Reminder

    Audio Applications Figure 9-13 Timer The Timer window can appear in analog or digital display. Click on the Start button from the Timer window to begin the countdown. If there is zero time on the timer, click on the Reset button. This will reset the timer to the previous countdown.

  • Page 92: The Talking Clock

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual The Talking Clock The Talking Clock helps you keep track of time. It announces the time when you select the Say command. You can display the Talking Clock as an analog or digital clock. To start Talking Clock: From the Orchid Audio Applications window, double-click on the Talking Clock icon.
  • Page 93 Audio Applications Figure 9-16 Stopwatch Screen Digital display mode allows you to change the font. From the Settings menu, click on Set Font and select a font. You can change the size of the Stopwatch window and move it wherever you wish so the time lapsed, including minutes and seconds, appears on the screen.
  • Page 94 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual 9-18...
  • Page 95 You may be able to fix your problem and avoid having to contact the Micronics Technical Support Department . . . if these steps do not help you solve your problem, they will most certainly give you a better handle on what to tell technical support once you do contact them.
  • Page 96 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Symptom 1 System locks up on bootup with the SoundDrive 16 installed. Check Check whether another peripheral in your system is using the same I/O address configured by Jumper W3 (Chapter 2) on the SoundDrive 16.

  • Page 97: Sounddrive16 Troubleshooting

    SoundDrive16 Troubleshooting 4. Make sure the application is configured for the same IRQ, I/O, or DMA as the SoundDrive 16. Symptom 4 Certain applications do not play digitized sound, such as speech or sound effects. Check 1. Check for a conflict with the Sound Blaster interface configuration settings.
  • Page 98 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual 2. Verify the software used to record, and the Windows temporary directory are not on a drive that is using a disk doubling utility. 3. Turn up the microphone input level. 4. Make sure the microphone is selected as the recording source.
  • Page 99 SoundDrive16 Troubleshooting Symptom 9 I received the error message "Disk Could Not Keep Up with Digital Audio Rate." Check 1. Were you recording when you received this error message? Decrease the sample rate or bit resolution. If you were recording in stereo, switch to mono.
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  • Page 101: Post Messages

    POST Messages The following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST) messages, possible causes, and solutions. Message Possible Cause Solution NO DISKETTE Disk controller not Change the CONTROLLER found. Configuration. DISKETTE DRIVE Disk adapter has failed Check the disk adapter. RESET FAILED or is improperly configured.
  • Page 102 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Message Possible Cause Solution FIXED DISK The specified Correct the hard disk CONFIGURATION configuration is not configuration. FAILURE supported. FIXED DISK The controller card has Replace controller card. CONTROLLER failed. FAILURE FIXED DISK X The hard disk crashed.
  • Page 103 POST Messages Message Possible Cause Solution DISKETTE READ Hard/floppy disk failed or Replace the diskette with FAILURE, or NOT A is not bootable. a bootable diskette and BOOT DISKETTE, or retry. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE DECREASING The memory data Check contact points AVAILABLE integrity failed.
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  • Page 105: 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 LPM30 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 106 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual 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.
  • Page 107 Beep 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. Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”.
  • Page 108 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual 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.

  • Page 109: Hard Disk Drive Types

    Hard Disk Drive Types The following table lists the hard disk types supported by LPM30. Type Size 1024...
  • Page 110 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual Type Size 1024 1024 1024 1024 1010 1024 User Config Auto Config Click here to continue to the next chapter..

  • Page 111: Specifications

    Expansion One proprietary slot supports VL-Bus or PCI Riser card (slot configuration varies depending on case design). Chip Sets Micronics X30 single chip ASIC. CMD 640B Mode 3 Localbus IDE controller. SMC 665 Super I/O. RAM Capacity 128MB. Form Factor Mini AT footprint (8.5"...

  • Page 112: Sounddrive 16 Controller Specifications

    Micronics LPX30WB System Board Manual Built-in Video ATI 68800 mach64 LX. 1MB DRAM frame buffer. Resolutions Supported: 640x480 (65,536 colors). 800x600 (256 colors). 1024x768 (256 colors). 1280x1024 (16 colors). I/O Ports Built in support. Two serial ports. One bi-directional parallel port.
  • Page 113 Specifications Additional FM Synthesizer Features 20-voice Stereo Synthesizer. Stereo Digital/Analog Mixer (built-in) Selectable input and mixing of all audio sources for recording: Line-in. Stereo CD-Audio. Mono Microphone. Synthesizer. Digital Audio. Stereo Digitized Audio Playback 8-bit and 16-bit sample modes. Sampling Rate of: 2KHz to 44.1KHz (mono or stereo) .

  • Page 114: Fax Modem Module Specifications (Optional

    Micronics LPX30WB System Board Manual 14,400 Fax Modem Module Specifications (Optional) Data Mode V.32bis: 14400bps/9600bps/4800bps. V.22bis: 2400/1200bps. Bell 212A: 1200bps. Bell 103: 300bps. Fax Mode V.17: 14400bps transmit and receive. V.29: 9600/7200bps transmit and receive. V.27ter: 4800/2400bps transmit and receive.

  • Page 115: Environmental Specifications

    Specifications Environmental Specifications The environment where the LPX30WB is located is critical. Micronics recommends the following environmental specifications: 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).

  • Page 116: Battery Disposal

    Micronics LPX30WB System Board Manual Battery Disposal Warning: DO NOT: open battery; dispose of in fire; recharge; put in backwards, mix with used or other battery types. May explode or leak and cause personal injury. Click here to continue to the next chapter..

  • Page 117: Installing A Power Module

    Installing a Power Module The LPM30 will accommodate a large variety of 486 processors. When installing a 5.0V processor, locate J21 on your system board (see Figure 2-1), and configure it as shown below (Figure E-1). Figure E-1 Configuring Jumper J21 To configure your system board for a 3.3V or 4.0V processor, you will...
  • Page 118 Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual To install a Power Module, remove all jumpers from Jumper J21 and install it as shown below (Figure E-2). Figure E-2 Installing a Power Module After you have installed the Power Module, secure it with a tie strap (Figure E-3) and your installation is complete.
  • Page 119 Glossary BIOS: Basic Input Output System. Maintains and controls the entire functions of the computer. Cache: Fast memory used to enhance the efficiency and speed of the computer. CPU: Central Processing Unit. Essentially, the “brains” of the computer. Disk Drive: Either a hard disk or a floppy diskette.

  • Page 120: Fcc Warning Statement

    Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required. Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Micronics could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Click here to continue to the next chapter..

  • Page 121: 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 122: Non-Warranty Service

    Micronics LPM30 System Board Manual 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 123 User's Comment Form: LPM30 What do you like about this manual? What would you change in this manual? Mail comments to: Micronics Computers, Inc. Technical Publications Department 232 E. Warren Avenue Fremont, CA 94539 Name: _____________________ Dealer:_________________________ Title: ______________________ Date:___________________________...

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