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  • Page 1 M4Pi PCI/ISA System Board Manual...
  • Page 2 M4Pi PCI/ISA System Board Manual Document Number: 06-00209-03, Rev. 3A November 1995 221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085...
  • Page 3 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 4 Micronics Quick Installation We know that many experienced people prefer to read as little of the documen- tation as possible. If this sounds like you, here’s the short form: Make backup copies of your installation and configuration diskettes. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static discharge, then remove the M4Pi from its packaging.
  • Page 5 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. (See Chapter 4) After you have configured the Main Setup menu, make any desired setting configurations in the Advanced and Security menu.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..............Features ..................Software Compatibility ............... Configuring the M4Pi ............Static Electricity ................Office Environment ..............M4Pi Components ..............Jumper Settings ................Installing the M4Pi, System Memory, CPUs, and Peripherals ................ Installation of the M4Pi ............... Tools Required ..................Equipment Required .................
  • Page 7 Video System ................... Video BIOS ....................Boot Options Submenu ................Cache ....................... System Memory ..................Extended Memory ..................Setting the Advanced Screen ............Integrated Peripherals Submenu .............. Plug and Play O/S .................. 4-10 Large Disk Access Mode ..............4-10 Security Screen ..................4-11 Supervisor Password is .................
  • Page 8 List of Figures Figure 2-1: M4Pi System Board ..............Figure 3-1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM .............. Figure 3-2: Installing a CPU ................Figure 3-3: Upgrading to 256K of External Cache ........... Figure 3-4: Installing an PCI Card ..............Figure 3-5: Installing an ISA Card ..............Figure 4-1: Power-Up Screen ................
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  • Page 10: Introduction

    It will make an excellent foundation for an advanced personal computer or workstation. The Micronics M4Pi system board represents Micronics' continuing commitment to the PCI architecture. The M4Pi has been successfully satisfying the most demanding of users for over a year. The latest revision features Phoenix 4.04 BIOS and advanced power management.

  • Page 11: Features

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Features Intel Saturn Chipset. Baby AT size system board (13.25" X 8.5"). L2 Buffer Write-back cache support (128K or 256K). Supports up to 128MB of on-board system memory. Two PCI, five 16-bit ISA, and one shared slot.

  • Page 12: Configuring The M4Pi

    Configuring the M4Pi Although the M4Pi system board is packaged in protective materials, it is important to use care while unpacking and setting up. Static Electricity The M4Pi is shipped from the factory in an antistatic bag. To reduce the possibility of damage, it is important to neutralize any accumulated static charges on your body before handling the board.

  • Page 13: M4Pi Components

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual M4Pi Components Figure 2-1 M4Pi System Board Note: The black square indicates pin one of the component or jumper.

  • Page 14: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Table 2-1 lists the jumper settings to select the type of CPU installed. Jumper Function Setting Pentium Overdrive open All other CPU’s close 486SX All other CPU’s 1-2 & 3-4 SL-Enhanced CPU 1-2 & 3-4 All other CPU SL-Enhanced CPU close All other CPU’s...

  • Page 15: Table 2-5 Pci Ide Irq Selection

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Table 2-5 lists the jumper settings to set the hard disk controller IRQ’s. Leave the PCI IDE controller set to IRQ14 unless you are using a SCSI controller and need to free up an unnecessary IRQ, or if you want to use the ISA IDE controller as the primary IDE controller.

  • Page 16: Table 2-8 Dip Switch Settings

    Jumper Settings Table 2-8 lists the settings for the M4Pi’s DIP switch. Switch Function Setting SW 1 Reserved SW 2 Reserved SW 3 Reserved SW 4 Flash BIOS write protected (default) Flash BIOS programming enabled SW 5 PCI IDE card installed SW 6 33MHz external CPU speed (default) 25MHz external CPU speed...

  • Page 17: Table 2-10 Case And Peripheral Connections

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Table 2-10 lists the jumper settings for case and peripheral connections. Jumper Function Notes PCI IDE Connector Primary ISA IDE Connector Secondary Floppy Connector Parallel Port Connector Can be disabled at the CMOS configuration screen.

  • Page 18: Installing The M4Pi, System Memory, Cpus, And Peripherals

    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. Micronics recommends that only trained technicians operate on the system board. Damage which occurs to the board while adding or removing peripherals or compo- nents may void the warranty.

  • Page 19: Installation Of The M4Pi

    Prior to installing the M4Pi, make sure you have a clear work space available and adhere to all anti-static precautions. If you are unfamiliar with installing a system board, Micronics highly recom- mends you read the computer user’s manual or contact your dealer’s technical support department.

  • Page 20: System Memory

    Installing System Memory and Add-On Peripherals System Memory System memory devices, commonly known as SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules), are necessary to operate the M4Pi system board. The M4Pi 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 21: Installing The Simms

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual 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: Hold the SIMM so that the notched edge is aligned with the notch on the SIMM socket (Figure 3-1).

  • Page 22: Installing A Cpu

    Installing System Memory and Add-On Peripherals Installing a CPU The M4Pi is specifically designed to support a variety of 486 CPU’s. To install an upgrade processor, perform the following steps: Locate the ZIF socket on the board (Figure 3-2). Lift the lever of the socket. Insert the new processor into the socket.

  • Page 23: Installing 256K Of Cache Memory

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Installing 256K of Cache Memory To upgrade to 256K cache, carefully install four 32Kx8-15ns SRAMs into the open SRAM sockets (Figure 3-3). After installing the cache upgrade, refer to Table 2-2 for the correct external cache jumper settings.

  • Page 24: Installing A Pci Peripheral Card

    Installing System Memory and Add-On Peripherals Installing a PCI Peripheral Card Micronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripherals which adhere to the PCI 2.0 specifications. Complete the following steps to install a PCI card: Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.

  • Page 25: Installing An Isa Peripheral Card

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Installing an ISA Peripheral Card Micronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISA peripherals. Complete the following steps to install a ISA card: Turn the computer system off and remove the cover. Choose an unused ISA slot and remove the slot cover.

  • Page 26: The Bios Setup Utility

    The BIOS Setup Utility Configuration After the M4Pi 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 27: Setup

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Setup The Setup program is used to configure the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The computer’s BIOS is responsible for configuring the system board and providing hardware information to the operating system. In order for the computer to run properly, run the Setup procedure after first installing the system board and whenever you make a hardware change to the system.

  • Page 28: Running The Setup Procedure

    The BIOS Setup Utility Running the Setup Procedure The M4Pi system board has four primary CMOS configuration screens: the Main Screen (Figure 4-2), the Advanced Screen (Figure 4-8), the Security Screen (Figure 4-10), and the Exit Screen (Figure 4-12). To toggle between the screens, press the right arrow <→>...

  • Page 29: Diskette A Or B

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual up and down arrows<↑/↓> to highlight the System Date and follow the same procedure used to set the time. Diskette A or B To configure a floppy drive added to or removed from your computer, use the up and down arrow keys <↑/↓>...
  • Page 30 The BIOS Setup Utility Do not adjust the rest of the settings unless absolutely necessary. The BIOS will automatically enter the correct settings. Type This category selects the drive type installed in the system. The options are 1- 39, User, and none. It is doubtful you will find your drive in 1-39. If Autotype Fixed Disk does not find your drive’s parameters, you will need to fill this information in manually under the User category.

  • Page 31: Video System

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Video System This sets the type of video board installed into the system. You may choose from: EGA/VGA (default), CGA 80x25, MONO, and Not Installed. Video BIOS The Video BIOS Option allows you to Shadow, Shadow & Cache, or Disable the BIOS Shadow on the system board.

  • Page 32: Cache

    The BIOS Setup Utility SETUP Prompt When enabled, this category allows the system to display the “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” message during boot. Post Errors When enabled, this category allows the system to display the “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP” and pause if errors occur during boot. If disabled, the system will ignore any errors and will always attempt to boot.

  • Page 33: Setting The Advanced Screen

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual 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 4-5). Figure 4-5 Advanced Screen...

  • Page 34: Integrated Peripherals Submenu

    The BIOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Submenu The Integrated Peripherals submenu (Figure 4-6) allows you to individually enable or modify the drives, I/O ports, and other settings. Use the up and down arrow keys <↑/↓> to select a category and the plus and minus keys <+/- >...

  • Page 35: Plug And Play O/S

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual ISA IDE Controller The secondary ISA IDE controller may be enabled or disabled. PCI IDE Controller The on board PCI IDE controller may be enabled or disabled. Plug and Play O/S This category, when enabled, allows the system to work with Windows 95.

  • Page 36: Security Screen

    The BIOS Setup Utility Security Screen The Security Screen (Figure 4-7) controls access to the computer. The security screen allows for settings of two passwords. The Supervisor Pass- word allows access to the system and Setup. The User Password will allow access to the system, but not to all Setup features.

  • Page 37: Set User Password

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Figure 4-8 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. The password may be disabled by setting the new password to nothing (pressing the <Enter>...

  • Page 38: Fixed Disk Boot Sector

    The BIOS Setup Utility This category allows floppy disk access with an option of the supervisor or user. Selecting Supervisor will give floppy disk access to the supervisor only. Selecting User (default) will give floppy disk access to both the user and the supervisor.

  • Page 39: Figure 4-9 Power Screen

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Power Screen The Power Screen controls the power management functions or the “Green Section” of the system. To move to the Advanced Screen, use the left and right arrow keys <←/→> keys until you see the screen below (Figure 4-9) .

  • Page 40: Standby Cpu Speed

    The BIOS Setup Utility min., 15 min., 30 min., 45 min., 60 min., 2 hr., 3 hr., or 4 hr.. Before making changes, “Customized” must be selected in the Power Management Mode category. Suspend Timeout The Suspend Timeout category sets the amount of time that elapses for the system to enter the Suspend Mode.

  • Page 41: Exit Screen

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Exit Screen After you have completed configuring the BIOS, select the Exit Screen (Figure 4-10). Figure 4-10 Exit Screen Choose “Save Changes and Exit” and reboot the computer. The computer is ready for use. 4-16...

  • Page 42: Post Messages

    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. DISKETTE DRIVE B Drive B failed or is Check Setup and cable FAILURE missing.
  • Page 43 Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual 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...

  • Page 44: Beep And Post Codes

    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.
  • Page 45 Micronics M4Pi 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 46 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 47 Micronics M4Pi 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 48: Hard Disk Drive Types

    Hard Disk Drive Types Hard Disk Drive Types The following table lists the hard disk types supported by M4Pi. Type Cylinders Heads Write Sectors Size Precomp none none none none none none none none 1024 none none none 1218 none 1224 none...
  • Page 49 Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Type Cylinders Heads Write Sectors Size Precomp none none 1024 none 1024 none 1024 none none...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Processor Options Intel 486 DX 33MHz, PGA. Intel 486 DX2 50 & 66MHz, PGA. Intel 486DX4 75 & 100MHz. Intel 486 DX2 3.3V Support. Intel Pentium OverDrive Processor. 486 OverDrive Processor. Expansion Two PCI slots. Five 16-bit ISA slots. One shared PCI/16-bit ISA slot.

  • Page 51: Environmental Specifications

    LBA support. Burn-in 48 hours (minimum). Environmental Specifications The environment in which the LX30WB 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 52: Battery Disposal

    Specifications 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.

  • Page 53: 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.

  • Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity

    Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 72/23/EEC. Standards to which the conformity is declared: EN55022 EN50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer's Name: Micronics Computers, Inc. Manufacturers Address: 221 Warren Avenue Fremont, California 94539 Tel: (510) 651-2300...
  • Page 55 Application of Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 72/23/EEC. Standards to which the conformity is declared: EN55022 EN50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer's Name: Micronics Computers, Inc. Manufacturers Address: 221 Warren Avenue Fremont, California 94539 Tel: (510) 651-2300 Fax: (510) 651-9450 Type of Equipment:...
  • Page 56 Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives 89/336/EEC and 72/23/EEC. Standards to which the conformity is declared: EN55022 EN50082-1 EN 60950 Manufacturer's Name: Micronics Computers, Inc. Manufacturers Address: 221 Warren Avenue Fremont, California 94539 Tel: (510) 651-2300...

  • Page 57: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Byte - A group of adjacent bits treated as a unit. 16550 UART - A high speed chip for controlling Eight bits are typically considered one byte. serial ports. Although unnecessary for a mouse, Also called a character. it is required for modems that are 14,400 baud or faster.
  • Page 58 Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual EISA - An acronym for Extended Industry L1 Cache - See Internal Cache. Standard Architecture. EISA is a bus design standard which is fully backward compatible L2 Cache - See External Cache. with the ISA bus. Although it is a 32-bit bus, it only runs at 8MHz.
  • Page 59 Glossary Plug and Play - A standard developed to ensure SIMM - An acronym for Standard Inline easy installation of peripherals. Theoretically, a Memory Module. A small printed circuit board newly installed card will automatically containing memory chips. configure itself and work properly without requiring jumper configuration or device SRAM - An acronym for Static Random drivers.
  • Page 60 Micronics M4Pi System Board Manual Write-Through Cache - Upon a cache hit, the cache and the main memory are updated. Upon a cache miss, only the main memory is updated.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Non-Warranty Service

    Micronics M4Pi 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 63 Document Number: 06-00209-03, Rev. 3A November 1995 Printed in the USA...

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