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- Page 1 D5CUB PCI/ISA System Board Manual Document Number: 06-00287-02, Rev. B June 1996 221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085...
- Page 2 Copyright © 1996 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information contained in the D5CUB PCI/ISA system board manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Micronics assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. Micronics makes no commitments to update or to keep the information in this manual at a current level when changes are made to the product.
- Page 3 Introduction Features Software Compatibility Before You Begin Installing the D5CUB Static Electricity Office Environment D5CUB System Board Jumper Settings Introduction System Memory Support Installing the D5CUB Tools Required Equipment Required System Memory SIMMs Supported Upgrading Rules Mixing EDO and FPM Memory Memory Configurations Installing the SIMMs Removing SIMMs...
- Page 4 Installing a CD-ROM Drive Installing the Sound Interface Card Connecting Sound Devices Configuration Initial Bootup Setup Running the Setup Procedure Standard CMOS Setup BIOS Features Setup Chipset Features Setup Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configuration Setup Load BIOS Defaults Load Setup Defaults Integrated Peripherals Supervisor Password User Password...
- Page 5 Relative Humidity Battery Disposal Technical Support Online Services...
- Page 6 Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen Figure 2.1: D5CUB System Board Figure 3.1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM Figure 3.2: Installing a CPU Figure 3.3: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card Figure 3.4: Connecting the Sound Interface Card Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen Figure 4.2: Main CMOS Setup Screen Figure 4.3: Standard CMOS Setup Screen Figure 4.4: BIOS Features Setup Screen Figure 4.5: Chipset Features Setup Screen...
- Page 7 (ECC), pipelined-burst level 2 cache, the Award Plug and Play BIOS and an optional feature for integrated 16- bit 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...
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Page 8: Features
The D5CUB includes the following features: Single ZIF socket 7 xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxxxxxx Supports Intel® 75 - 200 MHz Pentium® and Pentium iiiiiOverdrive processors xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Supports Cyrix 6x86 100-133MHz processorsxxxx xxxx VRE support Intel 430HX PCIset Intel PIIX 3 SMC 669/UMC8669/ALI M5113 I/O chip... - Page 9 Two onboard 16550-compatible serial ports xxxx xxxx One onboard parallel port with ECP and EPP supportxx Field upgradeable Award BIOSxxxx xxxx PCI auto configuration xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Plug and Play ready xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Auto detection of memory sizexxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Auto detection and display of ECC and EDO memoryx...
- Page 10 This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa- tion and use of your D5CUB. 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.
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Page 11: Installing The D5Cub
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 D5CUB 1. Make backup copies of your installation and configu- ration diskettes. - Page 12 Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10. If necessary, use the arrow keys to move the highlight to STANDARD CMOS SETUP and press <Enter>. 11. Set the time and date. 12. If necessary, adjust the settings for the floppy drive(s) and hard drive(s) to match your configuration. If you are installing one or more IDE drives, the BIOS auto- matically configures your drive(s) for you when the setting in the Type column is Auto (the default set-...
- Page 13 14. Verify that the amounts of memory shown in the Standard CMOS Setup screen correctly reflect the amount of RAM installed in your system. 15. Press <ESC> to return to the main setup menu. 16. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight to any of the other setup options in the main menu that contain settings you want to review or change (for information on the various setup options in the main...
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Page 15: Static Electricity
Although the D5CUB 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. The D5CUB is shipped from the factory in an anti-static bag. -
Page 16: D5Cub System Board
D5CUB System Board Figure 2-1. D5CUB System Board Diagram... -
Page 17: Jumper Settings
Jumper Settings This section provides the jumper settings for the D5CUB system board. Table 2-1 lists the available system-speed settings for Intel processors and indicates the jumper settings that select these speeds. Jumper System Speed (Intel Processors) JP11 JP15 JP16 75 MHz External, 50 MHz Internal 90 MHz External, 60 MHz Internal 100 MHz External, 66 MHz Internal... - Page 18 Table 2-3 lists the available processor supply voltages and the corre- sponding jumper settings that select them. CPU Supply Voltage 3.3V (P54C/P54CT) 1-2 STD 3.4V (P54C/P54CT) 2-3 VR 3.5V (P54C) 4-5 VRE Table 2-3: Power Supply Voltages Selection Table 2-4 provides the jumper settings that set the D5CUB for the Intel P54C or P55C processor.
- Page 19 Table 2-6 shows the jumper settings that are used to enable or disable the Multi I/O chipset. Multi I/O Chipset Enable/Disable Enabled Disabled Table 2-6: Multi I/O Chipset Table 2-7 shows the jumper settings that are used to enable or disable the sound interface.
- Page 20 Table 2-9 lists the settings to clear the BIOS CMOS settings. With your computer's power off, close pins 1-2, then turn the power on for about five seconds. Turn the power off and place the jumper back on pins 2- 3.
- Page 21 Table 2-11 lists all of the jumpers and their functions. Jumper Function Number TAG SRAM Type (See Table 2-5) CPU Voltage Selection (3.3V*=1-2 STD; 3.4V=2-3 VR; 3.5V=4-5 VRE) Multi I/O Chipset Enable/Disable (See Table 2-6) System Speed Selection (See Tables 2-1 and 2-2) System Speed Selection (See Tables 2-1 and 2-2) Internal Cache Write-Through/Write-Back Selection (See Table 2-8) Pentium CPU Type Selection (See Table 2-4)
- Page 22 Table 2-12 lists all of the connectors and their functions. Connector Number Function Keyboard connector PS2 Mouse connector External Battery connector Secondary IDE Primary IDE HDD LED Reserved Reset Switch connector Speaker connector Turbo LED connector Turbo Switch connector Power LED/Keylock connector Parallel Port (printer port) connector First Serial Port (COM1) connector Second Serial Port (COM2) connector...
- Page 23 Section 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.
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Page 24: Tools Required
The D5CUB is an integrated baby AT size system board and may be installed into most 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 25: System Memory
SIMMs. For long SIMMs Supported term reliability, The D5CUB supports the following types of 60 or 70ns Micronics recommends SIMMs: using SIMMs with tin- 4MB (1MBx32/36) plated 8MB (2MBx32/36) contacts. -
Page 26: Mixing Edo And Fpm Memory
Mixing EDO and FPM Memory The D5CUB can handle a combination of EDO and FPM memory. The memory configuration 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.) When installing SIMMs, fill Bank 0, then Bank 1. -
Page 27: Memory Configurations
The table below lists the most common memory configu- rations. The memory available depends on the number of SIMMs installed. M em ory Bank 0 B ank 1 8M B (2 ) 1M B x32/36 16M B (2 ) 1M B x32/36 (2) 1M B x32/36 16M B (2 ) 2M B x32/36... - Page 28 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. Insert the SIMM at a 45 degree angle. 3.
- Page 29 The D5CUB is designed to support a variety of 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. Lift the lever of the socket. 4.
- Page 30 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. 2. Choose an unused PCI slot and remove the slot cover.
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Page 31: Installing An Isa Peripheral Card
Micronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISA pe- ripherals. Follow the steps below to install a PCI card: 1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover. 2. Choose an unused ISA slot and remove the slot cover. 3. Insert the card with the bottom edge level to the slot. -
Page 32: Installing A Cd-Rom Drive
If you are installing a CD-ROM drive, Micronics recom- mends the installation of an IDE CD-ROM drive. The instructions below will help you with the installation, but also refer to the documentation that accompanied your CD- ROM drive. Before starting the setup and installation, make sure your computer is off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. - Page 33 The D5CUB can accommodate an optional sound inter- face card. Follow the steps below to install the sound interface card: 1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover. 2. Remove the slot cover of the sound interface slot (located at the far left hand side of the D5CUB system board).
- Page 34 You can connect external sound devices to the sound interface card to take advantage of the optional sound support. The sound option includes 16-bit stereo sound and game and MIDI ports. See Chapter 5 for informa- tion on installing sound device drivers. Figure 3-4: Connecting the Sound Interface Card The Line Out jack allows you to connect the audio output of the sound interface controller to your home...
- Page 35 You may connect an external mono or stereo audio source to the sound interface card, such as a CD player or radio. Use the appropriate converter cable to interface to your external equipment. You may connect a 300-600 ohm microphone into the MIC jack.
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Page 37: Configuration
After the D5CUB 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. - Page 38 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 DEL to enter SETUP” appears near the bottom of the screen, press the <DEL>...
- Page 39 Figure 4-2: Main CMOS Setup Screen The D5CUB system board has six primary CMOS con- figuration screens: the main screen, the Standard CMOS Setup screen, the BIOS Features Setup screen, the Chipset Features Setup screen, the PNP/PCI Configuration Setup screen and the Integrated Peripherals screen. In addition, there are four screens containing options that do not have to be set unless you want to: the Power Management Setup screen, the Supervisor Password, the...
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Page 40: Standard Cmos Setup
Standard CMOS Setup The STANDARD CMOS SETUP allows checking or modification of general configuration information. To access the STANDARD CMOS SETUP screen, high- light this option on the main menu screen and press <Enter>. Figure 4-3. Standard CMOS Setup Screen Date and Time To set the date, use <→/←↑/↓>... - Page 41 head landing zone (LANDZ), number of sectors per track (SECTOR), and HDD mode (MODE). To configure a floppy drive added to or removed from your computer, use <→/←↑/↓> arrow keys to select the desired drive. Use the <PU/PD/+/-> arrow keys to change the setting until it matches the floppy drive you installed.
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Page 42: Bios Features Setup
BIOS Features Setup This feature allows you to set the various system options of your choice, including virus warning, external cache, security option and boot operations. To access the BIOS FEATURES SETUP screen, highlight this option on the main menu screen and press <Enter>. Figure 4-4: BIOS Features Setup Screen Virus Warning This selection enables the virus warning feature for the... -
Page 43: External Cache
External Cache The External Cache selection enables or disables the external (L2) cache and the onboard secondary cache. The default setting is Enabled. Boot Sequence selects the order in which the system searches for a boot disk. The default setting is A:, C:. This selection can be set to remap the floppy drives. - Page 44 Enabling this selection allows you to shadow the BIOS on the video card for faster video performance. Some video cards do not support video BIOS shadowing. Disable this option if problems occur. The Video BIOS Cache selection allows you to cache the video BIOS for even higher performance.
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Page 45: Chipset Features Setup
Chipset Features Setup The Chipset Features Setup allows you to program the Intel 430HX PCIset features. To access the CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP screen, highlight this option on the main menu screen and press <Enter>. Figure 4-5: Chipset Features Setup Screen This selection configures the DRAM read/write timing for the maximum performance. -
Page 46: Power Management Setup
This selection defines the 16-bit I/O recovery time. The default setting is 1. The DRAM type can be set for Parity (default), Non- Parity or ECC. Selecting ECC will detect the parity error and allow the system to correct the error. The Power Management Setup option controls the power management functions of the system. - Page 47 This selection may be set for Maximum Savings (default), Medium, Minimum, User Define or Disabled. If you set this selection for Maximum, Medium or Minimum power savings, you do not need to make any more adjustments. If you select User Define, you must set the other power management options.
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Page 48: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup
Sets the wake-up events by which the system enters suspend mode. The options are ON or OFF. Sets the power management events by which the system wakes up from Doze or Standby modes. The options are ON or OFF. The PnP/PCI Configuration Setup option sets the vari- ous system functions and internal addresses of PnP and PCI devices and onboard PCI IDE controller. - Page 49 When enabled the system will automatically clear out the previous PnP and PCI configuration data. The de- fault setting is Disabled. NOTE: You should enable this selection whenever you add or remove PnP and PCI add- on devices. This selection programs the PCI IRQ to single edge or logic level.
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Page 50: Load Bios Defaults
This selection loads the BIOS default values that would allow safe booting of the system in the event of a BIOS configuration memory loss. To select LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS, highlight this option on the main menu screen and press <Enter>. Press <Y> or <N>... -
Page 51: Integrated Peripherals
The Integrated Peripherals option sets the internal addresses of the integrated peripherals. To access the INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS screen, highlight this option on the main menu screen and press <Enter>. Figure 4-8: Integrated Peripherals Configuration Screen This selection enables or disables multiple sector reads and writes for IDE drives. - Page 52 These selections enable or disable the I/O and interrupt settings for the COM 1 and COM 2 ports. The default setting for COM 1 is 3F8/IRQ4. The default setting for COM 2 is 2F8/IRQ3. This selection specifies the I/O and interrupt settings for the parallel port.
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Page 53: Supervisor Password
This selection specifies the DMA setting for the onboard sound. The default setting is DMA 1. This selection enables or disables the onboard joystick port. The default setting is Enabled. The Supervisor Password utility allows you to setup, change or disable the password stored in the BIOS. The Supervisor Password allows access to the system and Setup. -
Page 54: Ide Hdd Auto Detection
The IDE HDD Auto Detection option provides auto configuration of the hard drive installed in your system. To access the IDE HDD Auto Detection screen, high- light this option on the main menu screen and press <Enter>. Figure 4-9: IDE HDD Auto Detection Screen The IDE HDD Auto Detection option provides auto configuration of the hard drive installed in your system. -
Page 55: Hdd Low Level Format
Micronics recommends that only trained technicians use this utility. This selection allows you to perform a low level format of your hard disk drive. To select the HDD LOW LEVEL FORMAT option, highlight this option on the main menu screen and press <Enter>. -
Page 56: Save And Exit Setup
This selection saves the changes you have made in the setup program, then exits and reboots the system. After making all modifications in the setup program, exit to the main menu screen. Highlight the SAVE AND EXIT SETUP option and press <Enter>. Press <Y> to confirm the changes made and <N>... - Page 57 This chapter explains how to install the sound drivers necessary to utilize the onboard sound support. Prior to installing any drivers, follow the instructions in Chapter 3 on how to install a CD-ROM drive and how to connect external sound devices. 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...
- Page 58 Once you have connected your external sound devices, you can install the sound drivers. NOTE: If you are installing a CD-ROM drive, it is recommended you install it before setting up the sound devices. See Installing a CD-ROM Drive in Chapter 3. 1.
- Page 59 Part Number: 09-00287-01 Processor: Single ZIF socket 7 for Intel Pentium 75-200MHz and Pentium Overdrive processors. Standard VR and VRE Support. Cyrix 6x86 Chipset: Intel 430HX PCIset. Intel PIIX 3. SMC669/UMC8669/ALI M5113 I/O chip. CPU Clock Select: Frequency synthesizer chip. Jumper selectable CPU speed.
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Page 60: Specifications
Auto detection of add-in IDE board. The environment in which the D5CUB is located is critical. Micronics recommends the following environmental specifications: Operating: 50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 40 degrees Celsius). Non -Operating: 50 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 60 degrees Celsius). - Page 61 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.
- Page 62 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 Micronics product. Your computer information such as CPU type, operat- ing system, amount of installed memory and other peripherals installed in your computer.
- Page 63 United Kingdom Technical Support BBS (44) 1 256 63373 Germany Technical Support BBS 49-89-6881686 France Technical Support BBS +33 14 784 7057 You will find information on product support, new prod- uct releases and other categories of information. Access the Internet and type: http://www.micronics.com...
- Page 65 The following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST) messages, possible causes and solutions. Message Possible Cause Solution BIOS ROM The checksum of Send the system CHECKSUM ROM address board in for repair. ERROR F0000H-FFFFFH is bad. CMOS BATTERY CMOS battery is no Replace the CMOS HAS FAILED...
- Page 66 Message Possible Cause Solution HARD DISK(s) Unable to initialize the Check configuration FAILED (20) hard disk drive. and connections or replace the hard disk drive controller card. HARD DISK(s) Unable to recalibrate May require hard FAILED (10) hard disk drive. disk repair or replacement.
- Page 67 The following table lists the hard disk types supported by the D5CUB. None None None None None None None Reserved None 1024 1023 None 1024 None 1023...
- Page 68 1224 None 1223 1224 None 1223 1224 None 1223 1024 None 1023 1024 None 1023 None 1023 None 1024 None 1023 1024 None 1023 1024 None 1023 1024 None 1023 1024 None 1023 1024 None 1023 None 1023 None 1024 None 1023 1024...
- Page 69 The Micronics system boards are designed so that the BIOS can be reprogrammed using a BIOS file. NOTE: The Flash BIOS jumper (JP19) must be set for +5V (default). Do not change this setting unless instructed by Technical Support. You can easily FLASH a BIOS by...
- Page 70 appears on the screen. NOTE: After reprogramming the BIOS, you may need to enter SETUP and reset your settings. NOTE: If the BIOS is somehow erased or doesn’t seem to accept the upgrade, you can have your original BIOS chip reprogrammed manually by Technical Support.
- Page 71 The Micronics Compatibility Lab has verified that the following hardware, operating systems and application programs function properly with the D5CUB system board. This information should not be interpreted as a list of the only products that are compatible with Micron- ics products.
- Page 72 Conner CFS540S Graphic Adapters IBM 3720AT Orchid Kelvin 64 ISA Maxtor 7245AT STB Nitro ISA Maxtor 7345AT Orchid Kelvin Video 64 Maxtor 540AV Orchid Fahrenheit 64 Maxtor 7273AT Orchid Fahrenheit Pro 64 Maxtor 71260AT Orchid Fahrenheit ProVideo 64 Quantum 525AT Orchid Fahrenheit 3D Quantum ELS 80AT Diamond Stealth 64 VRAM...
- Page 73 Tape Backup Windows Applications Iomega Floppy MS Windows 3.11 Iomega ZIP Parallel MS Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Iomega ZIP SCSI MS Office 4.2 for Windows Iomega Jaz SCSI MS Word for Windows 6.0 Wangtek 5150 EQ MS Excel for Windows 4.0 Wangtek 5525 ES Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows 4.0 Tandenberg TDC 3820 SCSI...
- Page 74 Returned product should be shipped prepaid or hand carried to Micronics. The purchaser assumes risk of loss or damage in transit, and unless otherwise agreed to in writing by Micronics, will pay inbound shipping charges.
- Page 75 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 76 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.
- Page 77 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 Tel: (510) 661-2300 Fax: (510) 651-9450 Type of Equipment: 150/166/200 Desktop Personal Computer...
- Page 78 Battery Disposal - 59 POST Messages - 63 BIOS Configuration - 35 Setup - 35, 37 Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 61 Compatibility Hardware - 69 Software - 71 Configuring the D5CUB - 13 Diagram (D5CUB) - 14 Extended Data Out (EDO) Memory - 21, 23 Environmental Specifications - 58 Error Checking (ECC) - 21, 23 Fast Page Mode (FPM) Memory - 21, 23...
- Page 79 Telephone Numbers - 60, 61 Troubleshooting - 63 Installation CD-ROM Drive - 30 CPU - 27 Installing your D5CUB - 21 ISA Peripheral Card - 29 PCI Peripheral Card - 28 Quick Installation - 9 Sound Drivers - 31 Jumper Settings - 15 D5CUB System Board Diagram - 12 Memory Configurations - 25...
- Page 80 Sound Option - 31 Specifications - 57 System BIOS - 35 Technical Specifications - 57 Technical Support - 60 Troubleshooting - 63 Updating the System BIOS - 67 Utility Programs BIOS Features Setup - 40 Chipset Features Setup - 43 Exit Without Saving - 54 HDD Low Level Format - 53 IDE HDD Auto Detection - 52...