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P/N: 771918-D02
Version D02
August, 1994

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  • Page 1 P/N: 771918-D02 Version D02 August, 1994...
  • Page 3 MPE-PNTM System Board Preface Copyright 1994 Version D02...
  • Page 4 Preface MPE-PNTM System Board Version D02 Copyright 1994...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents MPE-PNTM System Board Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Package Contents ........1--1 Handling Precautions .
  • Page 6 MPE-PNTM System Board Table of Contents Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions ....... . . 4--1 Chapter 5: Technical Reference Specifications.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction MPE-PNTM System Board Introduction Thank you for making the decision to pur- chase the Mylex MPE--PNTM. With proper installation and maintenance, the MPE-- PNTM will provide years of trouble--free op- eration. Package Contents • MPE--PNTM System Board • Cable Kit (2 serial cables and 1 parallel cable) •...

  • Page 8: Handling Precautions

    BIOS CMOS options. Then contact your dealer or distributor for additional information. Deal- ers and Distributors may contact Mylex Technical Support Department at (510) 796--6100. Be sure to have the enclosed System Problem Report com- pletely filled out.

  • Page 9: Overview

    Introduction MPE-PNTM System Board Overview General Description: The MPE--PNTM is a full sized AT form factor PCI--EISA system board based on the Intel Pentium microproc- essor. The highly integrated ASIC design pro- vides high performance coupled with a list of...
  • Page 10 MPE-PNTM System Board Introduction 256K--512K of Write--Back Cache Memory (Sec- ondary Cache): Cache memory is an essential part of maintaining high system performance. In most cases, the larger the cache memory, the greater the system performance. Repetitive programs such as spread--sheet and CAD applications will benefit the most.

  • Page 11: Contents

    Introduction MPE-PNTM System Board SCSI Interface: The MPE--PNTM features an on--board Fast and Wide SCSI Interface. The SCSI Interface is connected to the PCI bus on the motherboard, for the highest data throughput. Contents: This systemboard manual is broken down into five chapters, including this one, and two appendixes.

  • Page 12: What You Will Need

    MPE-PNTM System Board Introduction What You Will Need Before you begin to install the MPE--PNTM in a chassis, the following tools will be required: A Phillips and flat blade screwdriver, plastic stand-- offs (these are normally supplied with the chassis) and assorted screws.

  • Page 13: A Quick Look At Connectors And Jumper

    Installation MPE-PNTM System Board Chapter 2: Installation A Quick Look At Connectors and Jumpers The following is the list of jumpers and the corresponding use for the MPE--PNTM moth- erboard. See Figure 2--0 for jumper loca- tions. ALL JUMPERS/CONNECTORS LOCATED ON...
  • Page 14 MPE-PNTM System Board Installation OPEN RESERVED --—--— SERIAL PORT 1 (10 PIN 5x2) --—--— SERIAL PORT 2 (10 PIN 5x2) --—--— PARALLEL PRINTER 26 PINS (13x2 PIN) --—--— FLOPPY CONNECTOR 34 PIN (2x17 PIN) --—--— KEYBOARD CONNECTOR 1x5 PIN --—--—...
  • Page 15 Installation MPE-PNTM System Board CLOSED SCSI TERMINATION CLOSED -- ENABLE MOTHER- BOARD TERMINATION FOR SCSI BUS (DEFAULT) OPEN -- DIS- ABLE MOTHERBOARD TERMINA- TION FOR SCSI OPEN RESERVED OPEN RESERVED CLOSE 1--2 & 3--4 EXTERNAL CACHE PARITY SUP- PORT 1--2, 3--4 CLOSED -- NO PARITY...
  • Page 16 MPE-PNTM System Board Installation Figure 2-1. MPE-PNTM System Board Installation 1. Planning the system configuration. 2. Installing SIMM memory. 3. Changing any of the hardware jumpers, if the system configuration requires them to be changed. 4. Installing the board into the chassis.

  • Page 17: Planning The System

    Installation MPE-PNTM System Board Planning the System Using the simple form located in Appendix A, the resources available can be planned and any problems such as hardware conflicts can be avoided ahead of time. It would be a good idea to complete this form before system as- sembly is performed.
  • Page 18 MPE-PNTM System Board Installation BANK SIMM MODULES BANK0 U44, U38 BANK1 U37, U36 BANK2 U33, U32 Installing the SIMM Memory While installing the SIMM (cache or main memory), the Pin 1 edge of the SIMM should be towards the Pin 1 side of the SIMM socket on the motherboard.

  • Page 19: Installing Or Upgrading The Cpu

    Installation MPE-PNTM System Board SIZE BANK 0 BANK 1 BANK 2 32MB 8MB X 2 8 MB X 2 NONE 32MB 8MB X 2 4MB X 2 4MB X 2 48MB 16MB X 2 8MB X 2 NONE 48MB 16MB X 2...

  • Page 20: Color Or Mono Video Selection

    MPE-PNTM System Board Installation Locate the pin 1 indicator on the PENTIUM processor chip. This is usually indicated by a small black dot or a diagonal notch on one corner of the chip. Place the chip into position so that the pin one indicator is properly aligned with socket.

  • Page 21: Chassis Installation

    Installation MPE-PNTM System Board Chassis Installation The MPE--PNTM is designed to fit “Full AT” style chassis. Some chassis may have slightly off--set dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances or design implementation. Therefore, it is suggested that before the system board is physically installed, the board be put into place to assure proper fit.

  • Page 22: Connecting Cables

    MPE-PNTM System Board Installation Connecting Cables Connect the power cables from the power supply to the system board. Then install any ribbon cables from the internal peripheral controllers to the disk drive(s) and I/O port connectors. Be sure the red or blue stripe along the edge of the ribbon cable is connected to Pin 1 on the connector.

  • Page 23: Finishing Hardware Installation

    Installation MPE-PNTM System Board EXTERNAL TERMINATION ENABLES MOTHER- FOR SCSI BUS BOARD TERMINATION FOR SCSI BUS (DEFAULT) Note: When one end of the SCSI cable is on the mother- board, close Jumpers J23 and J24. When the mother- board is not at the end of the SCSI cable, open Jumpers J23 and J24.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Upgrading

    Upgrading MPE-PNTM System Board Chapter 3: Upgrading There are two major components that may be up- graded on the MPE-PNTM system board. They are the Cache memory and system DRAM memory (memory). This section covers the Cache upgrade in detail.

  • Page 26: Installing The Cache Memory

    MPE-PNTM System Board Upgrading Installing The Cache Memory Warning: SRAM chips are highly static sensitive de- vices. Precautions should be taken to prevent static damage to these components. Installation Steps: 1. Locate U60 which is the connector for the cache SRAM module.

  • Page 27: Add-On Cards

    (1-3) CLOSED and SECONDARY CACHE SUPPORTS PARITY (2-4) CLOSED Add-On Cards The MPE-PNTM board supports seven EISA bus- mastering slots and 3 PCI slots. EISA Slots An EISA slot can take either an EISA or ISA card. All EISA slots are “Bus Master” slots. EISA cards in- stalled in the system should be configured using the EISA Configuration Utility.

  • Page 28: Pci Slots

    MPE-PNTM System Board Upgrading PCI Slots Three PCI slots are supported on the MPE-PNTM motherboard. The PCI slots are 5V (five volt) slots. PCI compliant cards can plug into the PCI slots. PCI allows high-speed peripherals to Burst data at 132MB/sec.
  • Page 29 Troubleshooting MPE-PNTM System Board Chapter 4: Troubleshooting This section contains a brief series of problems and solutions that comprise the most common questions posed during the troubleshooting of an EISA bus sys- tem board. Please review these questions before contacting your supplier's technical support. In addi-...
  • Page 30 MPE-PNTM System Board Troubleshooting P. The system's I/O ports do not work. S. Confirm the CMOS setup has been correctly con fi g u re d ; c h e ck t h e r i bb o n c a bl e installation.
  • Page 31 Technical Reference MPE-PNTM System Board Chapter 5: Technical Reference The following pages cover the basic specifications, benchmarks and pin--out assignments of connectors on the MPE--PNTM. Please note that this data is pro- vided for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 32 MPE-PNTM System Board Technical Reference I/O Interfaces Description Serial Ports Two, COM1 and COM2, up to 54Kbaud on DB9 connec- tors with 16 Byte FIFO. Parallel Ports Centronics--compatible DB25 FloppyControls Two, 5--1/4" or 3--1/2" 2.88M, 1.44M, 1.2M, 720K and 360 K sizes...
  • Page 33 Technical Reference MPE-PNTM System Board Operating Environment Description Power Requirements 7 amps typical at 5 volts, 50 milliamps at 12 volts Temperature F to 132 F (0 C to 50 Humidity Up to 90% non--condensing Physical Specifications Description On--Board Battery...
  • Page 34 MPE-PNTM System Board Technical Reference 5 - 4 Version D02 Copyright 1994...
  • Page 35 System Planning Worksheet Section 1 MPE-PNTM System Board Appendix A: System Planning Worksheet ADAPTER I/O Address Memory Address COM1 3F8--3FF COM2 2F8--2FF LPT1 378--37F LPT2 278--27F EGA/VGA--RAM 3C0--3CF A000:0 -- A7FF:0 EGA/VGA--ROM C000:0 -- C7FF:0 Mono 3B0--3BF B000:0 -- B7FF:0...
  • Page 36 MPE-PNTM System Board Section 1 System Planning Worksheet A - 2 Version D02 Copyright 1994...
  • Page 37 Cache size. Your supplier should be able to provide all three upgrades. SRAM modules can be hard to find, it may be necessary to contact Mylex to identify a local dealer or dis- tributor who carries these parts. The Mylex customer service phone number is (510) 796- -6100 and can be reached Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.
  • Page 38 MPE-PNTM System Board Upgrading the MPE-PNTM B - 2 Version D02 Copyright 1994...

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