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- Page 1 M6Me Pentium Pro PCI/EISA System Board Manual Document Number: 06-00271-01, Rev. 2A August 1996 221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085...
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Page 2: Revision History
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: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Features Software Compatibility Before You Begin Chapter 1 - Quick Installation Installing the M6Me Chapter 2 - Configuring the M6Me Static Electricity Office Environment M6Me System Board Jumper Settings Chapter 3 - Installing the M6Me Introduction System Memory Support Installing the M6Me Tools Required... - Page 4 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 Boot Screen Security Screen Exit Screen Chapter 5 - The EISA Utility Introduction When Should You Run the EISA Utility? What You Will Need...
- Page 5 Appendix A - Technical Information Specifications Environmental Specifications Temperature Range Relative Humidity Battery Disposal Technical Support Online Services Appendix B - Post Messages Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types Appendix E - Updating the System BIOS Limited Warranty Non-Warranty Service FCC Statement...
- Page 6 List of Figures Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen Figure 2.1: M6Me System Board Figure 3.1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM Figure 3.2: Installing a PCI Card Figure 3.3: Installing an EISA Card Figure 3.4: Installing a Plug and Play Card Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen Figure 4.2: CMOS Main Screen Figure 4.3: IDE Device Submenu Figure 4.4: Advanced Screen...
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Page 7: Introduction
Extended Data Out (EDO) DRAM advanced memory and Error Checking and Correction (ECC). 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. -
Page 8: Features
Features The M6Me includes the following features: Dual ZIF socket 8 for Intel Pentium Pro 150-200MHz. Dual VRM headers to supply CPU-specific voltages Intel 440FX PCIset Intel PCEB/ESC EISA Bridge SMC FDC37C93X Ultra I/O chip 16K Level 1 Write Back cache on the CPU chip 256K or 512K Level 2 Cache in CPU package Three 32-bit PCI slots, one is a shared PCI/EISA slot Six 32-bit EISA slots... -
Page 9: Software Compatibility
Bi-directional parallel port (ECP and EPP compatible) Field upgradeable Flash Phoenix BIOS Software Compatibility The M6Me system board has been thoroughly tested for compatibility with a variety of operating systems and envi- ronments, including: Windows 95 and Windows NT OS/2 Warp SCO UNIX and Open Desktop Novell Netware MS-DOS 5.0 and 6.2... -
Page 10: Before You Begin
Before You Begin This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa- tion and use of your M6Me. 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. -
Page 11: Chapter 1 - Quick Installation
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 M6Me 1. -
Page 12: Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen
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). -
Page 13: Chapter 2 - Configuring The M6Me
Chapter 2: Configuring the M6Me Configuring the M6Me Chapter Although the M6Me system board is packaged in protec- tive materials, it is important to use care while unpack- ing and setting up. Static Electricity The M6Me is shipped from the factory in an antistatic bag. -
Page 14: M6Me System Board
Chapter 2: Configuring the M6Me M6Me System Board Figure 2.1: M6Me System Board M6Me System Board Manual... -
Page 15: Jumper Settings
Chapter 2: Configuring the M6Me Jumper Settings This chapter gives you the jumper settings used for the M6Me system board. Table 2-1: Jumper settings to select the clock ratio speed of the CP Clock Ratio Jumper " Close Close Close Close 2.5:1 "... -
Page 16: Figure 2.1: M6Me System Board
Chapter 2: Configuring the M6Me Table 2-3: Jumper settings for the CPU clock selection. The CPU speed is determined by the External Bus speed selection jumper (W8) and the Speed Ratio (W7). Table 2-3 shows typical settings. Speed 120 MHz 60 x 2.0 Close Close Close Close... -
Page 17: Table 2.6: Optional Onboard Scsi Selection
Chapter 2: Configuring the M6Me Table 2-6: Jumper settings to select the onboard SCSI. Jumper Function Settings Normal (default) Disable SCSI Table 2-6: Onboard SCSI Setting Table 2-7: Jumper settings to select the onboard VGA. Jumper Function Settings Normal (default) Disable VGA Table 2-7: Onboard VGA Setting Table 2-8: Jumper settings to select the Ultra Wide SCSI... -
Page 18: Table 2.9: Case And Peripheral Connections
Chapter 2: Configuring the M6Me Table 2-9: Case and peripheral connections. Connectors Function Notes Speaker 14 - Speaker; 17 - +5V DC Keylock 21 - Keylock; 22 - Ground Infared Port Connector 1 - IRRX; 2 - Ground; 3 - IRTX; 4 - +5 V Parallel Port Can be disabled at the CMOS... -
Page 19: Chapter 3 - Installing The M6Me
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... -
Page 20: Installing The M6Me
AT form factor and is likely to be limited to tower cases. NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with installing a system board, Micronics highly recommends that you read the computer user’s manual or contact your dealer’s technical support department. -
Page 21: System Memory
M6Me, give some examples of common memory configu- rations and show how to physically install the new SIMMs. SIMMs Supported For long term The M6Me supports the following types of 60 or 70ns reliability, Micronics SIMMs: recom- mends using 4MB (1MBx32/36) SIMMs with 8MB (2MBx32/36) -
Page 22: Mixing Edo And Fpm Memory
Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Mixing EDO and FPM Memory The M6Me can handle a combination of EDO and FPM memory. The memory will default to the speed of the slowest RAM installed. Follow the rules below: Install the two types of memory in separate banks. (For example, install EDO memory in Bank 0 and FPM memory in Bank 1.) NOTE: Mixing EDO and FPM memory is not recom-... -
Page 23: Memory Configurations
Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Memory Configurations There is no The following tables list the most common memory need to set configurations. The memory available depends on the any jumpers. number of SIMMs installed. When you reboot, the size and Memory Bank 0 Bank 1... - Page 24 Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 72MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 72MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 72MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 80MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 80MB...
- Page 25 Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 192MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 200MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 200MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 200MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 208MB...
- Page 26 Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 304MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 320MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 320MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 320MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36...
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Page 27: Installing The Simms
Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Installing the SIMMs To install the SIMMs, locate the memory banks on the system board and perform the following steps: 1. Hold the SIMM so that the notched edge is aligned with the notch on the SIMM socket (Figure 3-1). 2. -
Page 28: Installing A Cpu
Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Installing a CPU The M6Me is designed to support dual Pentium Pro processors. Follow the steps below to install the main or second processor: 1. Turn off the computer and remove its cover. 2. Locate the ZIF socket illustrated in Figure 2-1. 3. -
Page 29: Installing A Pci Peripheral Card
Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me 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. -
Page 30: Installing An Eisa Peripheral Card
Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Installing an EISA Peripheral Card Micronics EISA slots accommodate all EISA peripherals that meet the EISA standard. Follow the steps below to install an EISA card: 1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover. -
Page 31: Installing A Plug And Play Card
Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Installing a Plug & Play Card Micronics EISA slots accommodate all ISA Plug & Play peripherals that meet the Plug and Play standard. Follow the steps below to install a Plug and Play peripheral card: 1. -
Page 32: Connecting The Graphics Option
Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Connecting the Graphics Option The M6Me is designed to accommodate an optional VGA video connector and comes with a 15-pin monitor cable. NOTE: The connector pin-outs for both the 15- pin VGA onboard connector and monitor cable con- nector are the same as the standard 15-pin D-shell connector pin-outs. -
Page 33: Connecting The Scsi Option
Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me Connecting the SCSI Option The M6Me is designed to accommodate optional inte- grated Ultra Wide SCSI PCI throughput (up to 40MBytes/ sec data rate). Connectors are provided for Normal (Fast Wide) SCSI (50-pin connector) and Wide (Ultra Wide) SCSI (68-pin connector). - Page 34 Chapter 3: Installing the M6Me M6Me System Board Manual...
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Page 35: Chapter 4 - The Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility Chapter Configuration After the M6Me system board and all hardware is in- stalled, 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. -
Page 36: Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen
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>... -
Page 37: Running The Setup Procedure
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Running the Setup Procedure The M6Me system board has five primary CMOS con- figuration screens: Main Screen, Advanced Screen, Boot Screen, Security Screen and Exit Screen. To toggle →> and the between the screens, press the right arrow < left arrow <... - Page 38 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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Page 39: Figure 4.3: Ide Device Submenu
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu Autotype Fixed Disk The easiest way to set your IDE devices is to let the BIO do it for you. When the IDE Device submenu first appears, the Autotype Fixed Disk selection is high- lighted. - Page 40 Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility category. If you are using a SCSI hard drive, select None and refer to the documentation which came with the SCSI adapter. Multiple-Sector Transfers This category determines the number of sectors per block for multiple sector transfers. The options are Disabled (default), 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors.
- Page 41 Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Extended Memory The Extended Memory category automatically detects the amount of memory installed above the amount in the System Memory category. Because the BIOS automati- cally calculates the amount of memory installed in your system, you cannot change this category without adding or removing memory.
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Page 42: Setting The Advanced Screen
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 set for Auto (default), COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4 or Disabled. - Page 43 Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Parallel Port The parallel port may be set for Auto (default), LPT1, LPT2 or may be disabled. Parallel Port Mode The parallel port may be set for output mode (AT) (default), bidirectional mode (PS/2) and Extended Capa- bilities Port (ECP).
- Page 44 Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Multiprocessor Selection This selection allows you to select the 1.1 (default) or 1.4 multiprocessor specification. Large Disk Access Mode If you are using a DOS operating system (MS-DOS, Novell DOS or PC-DOS), set to DOS (default). If you are using anything else, set to OTHER.
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Page 45: Boot Screen
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Boot Screen The Boot screen allows you to configure the power-up system configuration settings. Figure 4-5: Boot Screen Boot Sequence This selection will read the diskette drive (default) and the hard drive in sequence on boot. Setup Prompt If this selection is enabled, the message "Press F2 to ente Setup"... - Page 46 Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Floppy Check This selection checks for the existence of a floppy drive. Numlock Setting this to Enabled activates Numlock upon boot. Setting this to Auto activates Numlock if the BIOS detects a numeric keyboard. It may also be disabled. M6Me System Board Manual...
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Page 47: Security Screen
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. -
Page 48: Figure 4.7: Supervisor Password Submenu
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Set Supervisor Password Press the ENTER key to enter the Supervisor Password submenu. Figure 4-7: 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. - Page 49 Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Password on Boot When enabled, the system requires a password upon powerup. Either the Supervisor or User Password may be entered. Diskette Access This selection allows floppy disk access with an option of the supervisor or user. Selecting Supervisor gives floppy disk access to the supervisor only.
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Page 50: Exit Screen
Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility Exit Screen After you complete configuring the BIOS, select the Exit screen. Figure 4-8: Exit Screen Choose “Save Changes and Exit” and reboot the com- puter. Your computer is ready for use. M6Me System Board Manual... -
Page 51: Chapter 5 - The Eisa Utility
Chapter 5: The EISA Utility Chapter The EISA Utility Introduction The M6Me is shipped with the Micro Computer System EISA Configuration Utility. The EISA Configuration Utility is a software utility designed to configure EISA peripherals. For more The MCS EISA utility is designed to optimize the perfor- information mance of your EISA peripherals and to maintain conflict- on the EISA... -
Page 52: Starting The Utility
Chapter 5: The EISA Utility Starting the Utility Follow the steps below to start the EISA utility: 1. Insert the EISA Configuration diskette into Drive A (or B). 2. At the A: prompt, type “cf” and press <ENTER>. The Configuration Introduction screen will appear: Figure 5-1: EISA Configuration Introduction Screen M6Me System Board Manual... -
Page 53: Main Menu
Chapter 5: The EISA Utility Main Menu After pressing <ENTER>, the main menu appears. The main menu lists five steps for configuring the system board. To select a step, highlight the appropriate selec- tion, and press <ENTER>. Figure 5-2 shows the main menu. -
Page 54: Step 2: Add Or Remove Boards
Chapter 5: The EISA Utility Step 2: Add or Remove Boards When you select Step 2, the utility scans and locates the EISA boards installed. This chapter allows you to add or remove EISA, PCI and ISA Plug and Play peripherals. Beyond physically adding or removing the boards, it is important that you run this utility in order for your system to run properly. -
Page 55: Figure 5-4 Adding An Eisa Configuration (Cfg) File
Chapter 5: The EISA Utility Figure 5-4 Adding an EISA Configuration (CFG) File When you are finished installing the EISA CFG files, press the <F10> key. M6Me System Board Manual... -
Page 56: Step 3: View Or Edit Details
Chapter 5: The EISA Utility Step 3: View or Edit Details When you select the “View or Edit Details” menu (Figure 5-5), a display of your system resources appears. You may edit this menu to optimize the system perfor- mance and allocation of resources. If you need to change information on this menu, select the item you wish to change and press <ENTER>. -
Page 57: Figure 5.6: Advanced Submenu
Chapter 5: The EISA Utility Figure 5-6: Advanced Submenu Lock/Unlock Boards Locking a board will prevent changes from being made to a board’s settings. You may lock or unlock each board individually. View Additional Systems Information Menu This is another submenu that will allow you to view board specifications, system specifications, used resources and available resources. -
Page 58: Step 4: Examine Switches Or Print Report
Chapter 5: The EISA Utility Step 4: Examine Switches or Print Report Examine Switches This chapter displays a listing of the motherboard jumper settings. Print Report This feature is not currently supported. Step 5: Save and Exit Save the new configuration when you exit the utility. When you select Step 5, the Save and Exit Screen appears. -
Page 59: Chapter 6 - Installing Device Drivers
Chapter 6: Installing Device Drivers Chapter Installing Device Drivers This chapter explains how to install the software device drivers and utilities necessary to utilize the optional video and SCSI support. Drivers are included for Windows 95 and Windows NT. Other drivers and utilities are avail- able through our online services. -
Page 60: Windows Nt
Chapter 6: 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. -
Page 61: Appendix A - Technical Information
Appendix A: Technical Information Specifications Appendix Part Number: 09-00271-01 Processor: Dual ZIF socket 8 for Intel Pentium Pro processor support for 150-200MHz processors. Dual VRM headers to supply CPU- specific voltages. CPU Clock Select: F requency synthesizer chip. Support for 60 and 66MHz CPU bus. Chipset: Intel 440FX PCIset. -
Page 62: Environmental Specifications
One resident 40-pin IDE connector (ISA). Multiple sector transfer support. Auto detection of add-in IDE board. Environmental Specifications The environment in which the M6Me is located is critical. Micronics recommends the following environmental specifications: Temperature Range Operating: 50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 40 degrees Celsius). -
Page 63: Battery Disposal
Appendix A: Technical Information Battery Disposal WARNING: Please do not open battery, dispose of in fire, recharge, put in backward or mix with used or other battery types. The battery may explode or lea and cause personal injury. M6Me System Board Manual... -
Page 64: Technical Support
Appendix A: Technical Information Technical Support If you need technical assistance, our Technical Support staff will be glad to assist you. You can contact us via telephone, fax or Bulletin Board System (BBS). Before calling please have the following information ready: The model name and 09 part number of your Micron- ics product. -
Page 65: Online Services
Germany Technical Support BBS + 49 (0) 89 68 81 686 France Technical Support BBS +33 (1) 48 10 75 95 World Wide Web You will find information on product support, new product releases and other categories of information. Access the Internet and type: http://www.micronics.com M6Me System Board Manual... - Page 66 Appendix A: Technical Information M6Me System Board Manual...
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Page 67: Appendix B - Post Messages
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. - Page 68 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:...
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Page 69: Appendix C - Beep And Post Codes
Appendix C: Beep and POST Codes Beep and POST Codes Appendix 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 M6Me has completed POST;... - Page 70 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.
- Page 71 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.
- Page 72 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.
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Page 73: Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types
Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types Appendix Hard Disk Drive Types The following table lists the IDE hard disk types sup- ported by the M6Me. Type Cylinders Heads Write Sectors Size Precomp none none none none none none none none 1024 none none... - Page 74 Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types Type Cylinders Heads Write Sectors Size Precomp none none 1024 none 1024 none 1024 none none M6Me System Board Manual...
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Page 75: Appendix E - Updating The System Bios
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. - Page 76 Appendix E: Updating the System BIOS back to you. Also, a preprogrammed FLASH EPROM chip can be purchased from Technical Support for $50.00. Overnight shipping costs an additional $10.00. (Price and availability subject to change.) If you prefer to send your system board in for the upgrade, the RMA department offers this service free of charge if your system board is under warranty.
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Page 77: Limited Warranty
Micronics, will pay inbound shipping charges. The exclusive remedy of the purchaser under this warranty above will be repair or replace at Micronics’ option, but if for M6Me System Board Manual... -
Page 78: Non-Warranty Service
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. -
Page 79: Fcc Statement
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. M6Me System Board Manual... -
Page 80: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives 89/336/EEC. Standards to which the conformity is declared: EN55022 EN50082-1 Manufacturer's Name: Micronics Computers, Inc. Manufacturers Address: 221 Warren Avenue Fremont, California 94539 Telephone: (510) 651-2300 Fax: (510) 651-9450 Type of Equipment:... -
Page 81: Glossary
Glossary Glossary Boot - To start up the computer and 16550 UART - A high speed chip for load the operating system software. controlling serial ports. Although un- See cold boot and warm boot. necessary for a mouse, it is required for modems that are 14,400 baud or Bus - A group of electronic paths used faster. - Page 82 Glossary CPU - An acronym for Central Pro- EISA - An acronym for Extended In- cessing Unit. A CPU performs arith- dustry Standard Architecture. EISA metic calculations, makes logical de- is a bus design standard which is fully cisions, and directs the operation of backward compatible with the ISA the computer in conjunction with the bus.
- Page 83 Glossary Internal Cache - Cache which is built into the CPU. See Cache. POST - An acronym for Power On Self Test. A diagnostic program that ISA - An acronym for Industry Stan- is run whenever the system is cold dard Architecture.
- Page 84 Glossary VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus) - A high enhances system performance be- performance bus designed by VESA. cause it provides higher access speed A 32-bit version of the ISA bus which to the BIOS. operates speed computer’s CPU. See PCI, EISA and SIMM - An acronym for Standard ISA.
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Page 85: Index
Index Index Battery Disposal - 61 Beep and POST Codes - 67 BIOS Configuration - 33 Setup - 33, 35 Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 63 Configuring the M6Me - 11 Device Drivers SCSI - 58 Video - 57 Diagram (M6Me) - 12 Extended Data Out (EDO) Memory - 17, 19 Environmental Specifications - 60 Error Checking (ECC) - 17, 19... - Page 86 Index Hard Disk Drive Types -71 Help Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 63 Telephone Numbers - 62 Troubleshooting - 65 Installation CPU - 25 Device Drivers - 57 Installing your M6Me - 18 EISA Peripheral Card - 28 PCI Peripheral Card - 27 Quick Installation - 9 Jumper Settings - 13 M6Me System Board Diagram - 12...
- Page 87 Index POST Messages - 65 SCSI Support - 31, 58 Specifications - 59 System BIOS - 73 Technical Specifications - 59 Technical Support - 62 Troubleshooting - 65 Updating the System BIOS - 73 Utility Programs Advanced Screen - 40 BIOS Setup - 33 Boot Screen - 43 Exit Screen - 48...
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