Micronics Invader ATX Pentium Pro User Manual

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Invader ATX
Pentium Pro
System Board Manual
Document Number: 06-00316-01, Rev. 1B
May 1997
45365 Northport Loop West, Fremont, CA 94538-6417
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Copyright 1997 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information con- tained in the Invader ATX PCI/ISA Pentium Pro Processor system
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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.
Micronics reserves the right to make improvements to this document and/or product at any time and without notice. All Rights Reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, trans­lated, or reduced to any medium or machine form without prior, written consent from Micronics.
Portions of the Manual
Portions of this manual were copied (with permission) from Phoenix Technologies, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor­poration. Intel and PCI are registered trademarks of Intel Corpora­tion. All other product names mentioned herein are used for identi­fication purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Features 6 Software Compatibility 7 Before You Begin 8
Chapter 1 - Quick Installation 9
Installing the Invader ATX 9
Chapter 2 - Configuring the Invader ATX 11
Static Electricity 11 Office Environment 11 Invader ATX System Board 12 Invader ATX Back Panel Connections 12 Jumper Settings 13
Chapter 3 - Installing the Invader ATX 17
Introduction 17 System Memory Support 17 Installing the Invader ATX 18
Tools Required 18 Equipment Required 18
System Memory 19
Adding Memory 19 Memory Configurations 20 Installing DIMMs 23
Removing DIMMs 23 Installing a CPU 24 Installing a PCI Peripheral Card 25 Installing a ISA Peripheral Card 26 Installing a CD-ROM Drive 27
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The Invader ATX Sound Option 28
Connecting Sound Devices 28
Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility 31
Configuration 31 Initial Bootup 31 Setup 31 Running the Setup Procedure 33 Setting the Main Screen 33 Setting the Advanced Screen 38
Security Screen 41 Power Screen 44 Boot Screen 46 Exit Screen 47
Chapter 5 - Installing Device Drivers 49
About Device Drivers 49 Installing the Sound Drivers 49
Appendix A - Technical Information 51
Specifications 51 Environmental Specifications 53
Temperature Range 53
Relative Humidity 53 Battery Disposal 54 Support and Information Services 55
Technical Support 55
Appendix B - Post Messages 57
Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes 59
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Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types 63
Appendix E - Updating the System BIOS 65
Appendix F - Warranties and Notices 67
Limited Warranty 67 Non-Warranty Service 68 FCC Statement 69
Glossary 70
Index 74
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10 Figure 2.1: Invader ATX System Board 12 Figure 2.2: Invader ATX Back Panel Connections 12 Figure 3.1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM 23 Figure 3.2: Installing a PCI Card 25 Figure 3.3: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 26 Figure 3.4: Connecting External Sound Devices 28 Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen 32 Figure 4.2: CMOS Main Screen 33 Figure 4.3: IDE Device Submenu 36 Figure 4.4: Advanced Screen 38 Figure 4.5: Security Setup Screen 41 Figure 4.6: Supervisor Password Submenu 42 Figure 4.7: Power Screen 44 Figure 4.8: Boot Screen 45 Figure 4.9: Exit Screen 47
List of Tables
Table 2.1: CPU Speed Selection 13 Table 2.2: Clear CMOS Settings 13 Table 2.3: Case and Peripheral Connections 14 Table 3.1: Memory Configurations 20 Table A.1: Support and Information Services 56
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Invader ATX system board. The high-performance Invader ATX supports the most advanced Pentium demanding workstation needs.
Based on the Intel 440FX PCIset, the Invader ATX provides the speed and performance necessary to address the most intensive computational applications. Enhanced PCI throughput, Mode 4 IDE and support of Universal Serial Bus (USB), make this board state-of-the-art. The USB interface has a maximum bandwidth of 12Mbps and can connect as many as 127 devices to a host system. USB supports both standard devices that operate at the full 12Mbps rate and low-end devices that use only a 1.5Mbps subchannel.
The Invader ATX comes with many features. These include support for Extended Data Out (EDO) and Fast Page Mode (FPM) DRAM memory, Error Checking and Correction (ECC) and optional 16-bit sound.
Pro microprocessor technology for
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.
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Features
The Invader ATX includes the following features: Single ZIF socket 8
Intel Pentium
Pro 180-200MHz
Integrated Voltage Regulator Module
Intel 440FX PCI chipset
Intel PIIX 3
SMC FDC37C93X Ultra I/O chip
Four 32-bit PCI slots
Four 16-bit ISA slots
(One is a shared PCI/ISA slot)
16K Level 1 Write Back on the CPU chip
256K or 512K Level 2 cache in CPU package
Maximum memory 1 GByte
Four 3.3V unbuffered 64/72-bit 168-pin DIMM sockets
Supports FPM and EDO memory
ECC support via chipset
Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for desktop
peripheral expansion
Yamaha OPL3 and OPL4 16-bit sound (optional)Hardware Management: LM78 - microprocessor sys-
tem hardware monitoring device (optional)
ATX form factor
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Software Compatibility
The Invader ATX system board has been thoroughly tested for compatibility with a variety of operating systems and environments, including:
Microsoft
DOS 5.0 DOS 6.2 Windows 95 Windows NT 3.51 Windows NT 4.0
IBM
OS/2 Warp 3.0 OS/2 Warp 4.0
SCO
UNIXWare 2.1.1 Open Server 5.02 UNIX 3.2, 4.2
Novell NetWare 3.12
Novell NetWare 4.11
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Introduction
This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa­tion and use of your Invader ATX. There are several symbols and conventions used throughout this manual to help draw your attention to a feature or to focus on important informa­tion:
Common Names
Before You Begin
When you see the Magnifying Glass, it refers to something you should take a closer look at before proceeding further.
When you see the Exclamation Mark, it gives important information on avoiding damage.
DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory ECC Error Checking and Correction ECP Extended Capabilities Port EDO Extended Data Out EPP Enhanced Parallel Port FPM Fast Page Mode IDE Integrated Drive Electronics PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect USB Universal Serial Bus VRM Voltage Regulator Module
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STATIC!
Before handling the Invader ATX, be properly grounded by using a special wrist or ankle strap, or touch a safely grounded object.
Chapter 1: Quick Installation
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 Invader ATX
1. Make backup copies of your installation and configu­ration diskettes.
2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static dis­charge, then remove the Invader ATX from its packaging.
3. Configure and verify the system board’s jumper set­tings (refer to Jumper Settings in Chapter 2).
4. Install the CPU and the system memory (refer to Chapter 3).
5. Install the system board into the chassis and make all necessary case connections.
6. Install any ISA and/or PCI add-on peripherals (refer to Chapter 3).
7. Now you can connect any optional devices (refer to Chapter 3).
8. Turn the computer on and press the <F2> key when you see the screen in Figure 1.1.
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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 Auto Type Fixed Disk selected and the BIOS will automatically configure the drive for you (refer to Chapter 4).
10. After you have configured the Main Setup menu, make any desired setting configurations in the Ad­vanced and Security menu. When finished, go to the exit screen, select “Save Changes and Exit” and you are finished with the BIOS configuration (see Chap­ter 4).
11. Install your IDE CD-ROM drive and its device drivers (optional). Refer to Chapter 3.
12. Install the sound controller device drivers (optional). Refer to Chapter 5.
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Configuring the Invader ATX
Although the Invader ATX system board is packaged in protective materials, it is important to use care while unpacking and setting up.
Static Electricity
The Invader ATX 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. The best way to do this is to ground yourself using a special wrist or ankle strap. If you do not have a strap, you should touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object. After you have grounded yourself, ground the Invader ATX via the solder pads surrounding one of its mounting holes.
Once the Invader ATX 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.
Environment Considerations
Make sure the finished computer system is in an area with good ventilation. The system should not be in direct sunlight, near heaters, or exposed to moisture, dust or dirt.
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Invader ATX System Board
Figure 2-1: Invader ATX System Board
Invader ATX Back Panel Connections
Figure 2-2: Invader ATX Back Panel
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Jumper Settings
This chapter gives you the jumper settings used for the Invader ATX system board.
Table 2-1 lists the jumper settings to select the system speed settings.
CPU
Speed
Bus
Speed
W4 W3 W2 W1 JP3 JP2
180 MHz 60 x 3.0 Close Close Open Close Open Close 200 MHz 66 x 3.0 Close Close Open Close Close Open
Table 2-1: CPU Speed Selections
Table 2-2 lists the settings to clear the CMOS settings. With your computer's power off, close pins 2-3, wait ten seconds and place the jumper back on pins 1-2. (The jumper must be placed back on pins 1­2 for the system to function properly.)
NOTE: This will reset all BIOS default settings. Any changes you have made will be lost.
Jumper Function Settings
W7 Normal
Clear CMOS
T able 2-2: Clear CMOS Settings
1-2 2-3
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Table 2-3 lists the case and peripheral connections.
Connector Function Notes
J3 PS/2 Keyboard J4 PS/2 Mouse J9 Serial Port (COM 1) Can be disabled at the CMOS
configuration screen
J15 Serial Port (COM 2) Can be disabled at the CMOS
configuration screen
J16 Parallel Port Connector Can be disabled at the CMOS
configuration screen J17 Floppy Drive Connector J27 Secondary IDE Port J28 Primary IDE Port J30 Chassis Fan 1 - Ground; 2 - +12V; 3 - Sense
Input J35 Keylock 1 - Power; 2 - No Connect;
3 - Ground; 4 - Keyboard Lock J45 CD-ROM Audio In 1 - Ground; 2 - Audio In (R); 3 -
Ground; 4 - Audio In (L) J46 CD-ROM Audio In 1 - Audio In (R); 2 - Ground; 3 -
Audio In (L); 4 - Ground J48 Game Port
Audio
J50 CD-ROM Audio In 1 - Audio In (L); 2 - Ground; 3 -
J51 Modem In 1 - MIC Out; 2 - Ground; 3 -
J54 ATAPI 1 - Line In (L); 2 - Ground; 3 -
Top Level
Bottom Level
Ground; 4 - Audio In (R)
Ground; 4 - MIC In
Ground; 4 - Line In (R)
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J59 Soft Power Switch 1 -FPPwr; 2 - Switch On
" Sleep Switch 3 - Sleep_REQ; 4 -
FPSleep_Pwr
" Infrared (IR) 6 - +5V; 7 - Key; 8 - Receive
Data; 9 - Ground; 10 - Transmit Data; 11 - No connect
" HDD LED 13 - +5V; 14 - Key; 15 - HDD
Active; 16 - +5V
" Power LED 18 - Ground; 19 - Key; 20 -
Power_DRV
" Reset Switch 22 - Ground; 23 - FP_Reset
" Speaker 24 - +5V; 25 - Key; 26 -
Speaker Data Connect; 27 - PC Speaker Output
" Infrared Port Connector 1 - Receive Data; 2 - Ground;
3 - Transmit Data; 4 - +5V DC
J60 CPU Fan 1 - Ground; 2 - +12V Power; 3 -
Sense Input J61 Chassis Fan 1 - +12V; 2 - Ground JP1 USB Connector Port 0 (Top level)
Port 1 (Bottom level)
U334 ATX Power Connector
W49 Wavetable Enabled - Close
Disabled - Open
W50 Chassis Instruction Photo
Sensor
W51 External Temperature
Sensor
1 - VCC; 2 - Instruction Input
1 - SMDATA; 2 - Ground; 3 -
SMCLOCK; 4 - VCC; 5 - Board
Temperature Interrupt
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Chapter
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Installing the Invader ATX
Introduction
This chapter explains how to install the Invader ATX system board, memory, CPU 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 in Chapter 1. Micronics recommends only trained technicians install and configure the system board.
Damage which occurs to the board while adding or removing peripherals or components may void the warranty. If prob­lems arise while installing peripherals, contact the computer dealer where you purchased the peripheral or Micronics’ Technical Support Department.
System Memory Support
The flexibility of the Invader ATX is augmented by its support for EDO and FPM DRAM memory and ECC. The Invader ATX supports ECC (with 72-bit DIMMs only) via the chipset.
EDO memory is designed to keep data available to the processor for an extended period of time. The EDO memory support extends the performance of conven­tional DRAM memory. The result is an improvement in memory-access performance on the Invader ATX sys­tem board.
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Installing the Invader ATX
Installation of the Invader ATX system board depends on the type of case you use. The Invader ATX is designed for the standard ATX form factor and must be installed in an ATX chassis.
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.
Tools Required
Micronics recommends using the following tools to in­stall the Invader ATX:
Small Phillips screwdriver Tweezers or a pair of needle-nose pliers Tray (to hold loose screws)
Equipment Required
Micronics recommends using the following equipment with the Invader ATX for a typical configuration:
ATX chassis with standard hardware. A high-quality ATX power supply capable of provid-
ing continuous power within a 3 volt range. A power filter may be used with a noisy AC power source.
PS/2 mouse and compatible keyboard. Eight ohm speaker. Standard ribbon cables for internal connections. Standard power cord (grounded). Heat sink with cooling fan for CPU (required).
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For long term reliability, Micronics recom­mends using DIMMs with gold-plated contacts. The use of tin-plated contacts may conflict with the gold alloy on the DIMM socket.
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System Memory
System memory is necessary to operate the Invader ATX system board. The Invader ATX has four 3.3V unbuf­fered 64/72- bit 168-pin DIMM sockets, for a maximum of 1 GByte of RAM. Support is provided for EDO DRAM memory and FPM DRAM memory. This section list the rules for adding memory to the Invader ATX, give some examples of common memory configurations and show how to physically install the memory.
Adding Memory
The following is a list of rules to follow when installing DIMMs. If you follow these rules, your upgrade should be trouble-free:
Use 70ns or faster DIMMs. DIMM memory modules support FPM and EDO and
memory types.
Supports 72-bit DIMMs for Error Checking and
Correction (ECC).
Singled-sided and double-sided memory modules are
supported.
The same type and size of memory for every bank
recommended. Different memory types and sizes in separate banks will cause the performance of the memory to run at the speed of the slowest DIMM module installed.
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Memory Configurations
The following tables list the most common memory configurations. The memory available depends on the number of DIMMs installed.
Memory DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4
8MB 1Mx64 16MB 2Mx64 16MB 1Mx64 1Mx64 24MB 2Mx64 1Mx64 24MB 1Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 32MB 2Mx64 2Mx64 32MB 4Mx64
There is no need to set any jumpers. When you reboot, the size and type of memory are automatically detected.
32MB 1Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 40MB 2Mx64 2Mx64 1Mx64 40MB 2Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 40MB 4Mx64 1Mx64 48MB 2Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 48MB 2Mx64 2Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 48MB 4Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 56MB 4Mx64 2Mx64 1Mx64 56MB 4Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 64MB 2Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64
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Memory DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4
64MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 64MB 8Mx64 80MB 4Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 80MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 80MB 8Mx64 2Mx64 80MB 8Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 96MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 96MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64
96MB 8Mx64 2Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 112MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 2Mx64 112MB 8Mx64 4Mx64 2Mx64 112MB 8Mx64 4Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 128MB 16Mx64 128MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 128MB 8Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 128MB 8Mx64 8Mx64 160MB 16Mx64 2Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 160MB 8Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 160MB 16Mx64 4Mx64
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Memory DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4
192MB 16Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 192MB 8Mx64 8Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 192MB 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 224MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 224MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 4Mx64 256MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 256MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 256MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 256MB 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 288MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 4Mx64 320MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 384MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64 384MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 448MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64 8Mx64 512MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64
1GB 32Mx64 32Mx64 32Mx64 32Mx64
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Installing DIMMs
To install the DIMMs, locate the memory banks on the system board and perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DIMM so that the notched edge is aligned with the notch on the DIMM socket (Figure 3-1).
2. Insert the DIMM at a 90 degree angle.
3. Gently push the DIMM straight down until it locks into place (past the release tabs).
Figure 3-1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM
Removing DIMMs
To remove DIMMs, follow the steps below:
1. With both thumbs (or fingers), press the release tabs away from the socket.
2. With the DIMM free from the release tabs, lift the module up and place in an anti-static bag or package.
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Installing a CPU
The Invader ATX is designed to support Pentium Pro processors. Follow the steps below to install the main 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. Locate pin 1 on the processor and pin 1 on the socket (refer to Figure 2-1). Gently place the processor into the socket, making sure pin 1 on the processor and pin 1 on the socket are aligned.
5. Push the lever down until it locks into place.
6. Make sure the speed and the voltage selection jump­ers are set correctly (refer to Chapter 2 - Jumper Settings).
WARNING: Pentium Pro processors require a heat-sink with a cooling fan. Failure to provide adequate cooling of the processor may seriously affect system performance or cause permanent damage to the processor.
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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.
2. Choose an unused PCI slot and remove the slot cover.
3. Insert the card with the bottom edge level to the slot.
NOTE: Never insert the card at an angle.
4. Carefully push the card straight down, making sure the card is fully inserted.
5. Replace the screw which holds the card into place.
6. Replace the computer cover.
7. Refer to the PCI card’s documentation additional instructions regarding installation and software drivers.
Figure 3-2: Installing a PCI Card
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Installing an ISA Peripheral Card
Micronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISA peripherals. 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.
NOTE: Never insert the card at an angle.
4. Carefully push the card straight down, making sure the card is inserted fully.
5. Replace the screw that holds the card into place.
6. Replace the computer cover.
7. Refer to the ISA card’s documentation for additional instructions regarding installation and software driv­ers.
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Figure 3-3: Installing an ISA Card
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Installing a CD-ROM Drive
If you are installing a CD-ROM drive, Micronics recom­mends 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. Your CD-ROM drive kit should contain the following items for a successful installation:
CD-ROM Drive with installation hardware Interface Cable CD Audio Cable
1. Connect the ribbon cable as described in the CD­ROM’s documentation, making sure the red stripe on the cable is aligned with pin 1 of the connectors.
2. Connect the audio cable to the CD-ROM drive's audio connector.
3. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the MPC-2 compatible CD-ROM audio connector on the Invader ATX system board (see Figures 2.1 and
2.2).
4. Connect the power supply cable to the CD-ROM drive's power connector.
5. Install the CD-ROM device drivers. CD-ROM drives require device drivers to access the drive and are generally provided by the manufacturer of the CD­ROM drive. Usually one device driver is added to the CONFIG.SYS file and one to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
6. If you are using the CD-ROM drive in an MS-DOS environment, the utility MSCDEX.EXE must also be added to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Consult your DOS manual for more information.
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The Invader ATX Sound Option
You can connect external sound devices to your Invader ATX system board to take advantage of the optional sound support (refer to Figure 2.2). The sound option includes 16-bit stereo sound and a game and MIDI port. See Chapter 5 for information on installing sound device drivers.
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Figure 3-4: Connecting External Sound De vices
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Game Port
You can use the Game Port connector to connect an IBM PC compatible joystick or MIDI instrument.
Line Out
The Line Out jack allows you to connect the audio output of the audio controller to your home stereo, VCR, or amplified speakers.
Line In
You may connect an external mono or stereo audio source to the audio controller, such as a tape player or radio. Use the appropriate converter cable to interface to your external equipment.
MIC IN
The MIC IN jack will accommodate a 300-600 ohm microphone.
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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility
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The BIOS Setup Utility
Configuration
After the Invader ATX 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. This will make it easier to correct any difficulties that might arise.
Initial Boot Up
Power up the Invader ATX. If the system does not properly boot, check all your cables and peripherals for bad connections. You may also get beep codes or error messages. If this occurs, consult Appendices B and/or C for a guide to possible solutions.
After the system properly boots, it is ready to be config­ured. The following information explains the proper procedures for BIOS configuration.
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.
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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> key to begin the Setup procedure. The CMOS Main Screen (Figure 4-2) should appear and the prompt should be on the time line. The Setup procedure can only be activated during the boot sequence.
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Running the Setup Procedure
The Invader ATX system board has six primary CMOS configuration screens: Main Screen, Advanced Screen, Security Screen, Power Screen, Boot Screen and Exit Screen. To toggle between the screens, press the right arrow <> and the left arrow <> keys.
Setting the Main Screen
The CMOS Main screen (Figure 4-2) is used to set the time and date, to set the floppy drive types, to configure IDE hard disks and to configure the video. This chapter explains how to configure each of these categories. To move between the categories, use the up and down arrow </> keys.
Figure 4-2: CMOS Main Screen
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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> key. To set the date, use the 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 </> to select the desired drive. Use the <+/-> keys to change the setting until it matches the floppy drive you installed. The BIOS supports 2.88MB, 1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720KB, and 360KB floppy drives.
Primary and Secondary IDE Devices
If you are setting up a SCSI hard disk, select None in the IDE Device parameters (see your SCSI card manual for more details). To install an IDE device, select the device to configure and press ENTER. An IDE Device submenu will appear (see Figure 4-3).
Numlock
Setting this to ON activates Numlock upon boot. Setting this to Auto (default) activates Numlock if the BIOS detects a numeric keyboard. It may also be set to OFF.
External Cache
This selection allows you to enable the external memory cache. For optimal performance, select Enabled.
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Video BIOS
The Video BIOS category allows you to Shadow or Shadow & Cache the video BIOS. Choosing Shadowed & Cached (default) caches the shadowed video BIOS for even higher performance. Choosing Shadowed copies the video BIOS into RAM for faster execution. To disable the Video BIOS category, select Disabled.
System BIOS
The System BIOS category allows you to Shadow or Shadow & Cache the system BIOS. Choosing Shadowed & Cached (default) caches the shadowed system BIOS for even higher performance. Choosing Shadowed copies the system BIOS into RAM for faster execution. To disable the System BIOS category, select Disabled.
System Memory
The System Memory category identifies the size of the base memory. It cannot be changed.
Extended Memory
The Extended Memory category automatically detects the amount of memory installed above the amount in the System Memory category. Because the BIOS automati­cally calculates the amount of memory installed in your system, you cannot change this category without adding or removing memory.
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Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu
Type
This category selects the drive type installed in the system. The options are Auto (default), 1-39, User and None. If Autotype Fixed Disk does not find your drive’s parameters, fill this information in manually under the User category. This information may be in the manual which came with your system. If not, contact your dealer or the hard drive manufacturer to fill in this 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 Auto (default), 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 6 Sectors, 8 Sectors and 16 Sectors.
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LBA Mode Control
Enabling this selection causes LBA (Logical Block Ad­dressing) to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors. The default setting is Enabled.
32-Bit I/O
This category allows you to enable the 32-bit I/O function of the PCI IDE controller. Select Disabled if your drive will not run at this speed. The default setting is Disabled.
Transfer Mode
This category sets the transfer speeds for IDE devices. The Standard option is the default setting. The Fast PIO 1, Fast PIO 2, Fast PIO 3 and Fast PIO 4 options are for higher speed devices.
Smart Monitoring
This feature will monitor your hard drive and report any problems detected. The default setting cannot be changed.
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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 configured using the following options: Disabled (No configuration), Enabled (User configuration), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP O/S (Operating System configuration).
Serial Port B
Serial Port B may be configured using the following options: Disabled (No configuration), Enabled (User configuration), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP O/S (Operating System configuration).
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Parallel Port
The parallel port may be configured using the following options: Disabled (No configuration), Enabled (User configuration), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP O/S (O/S configuration).
Floppy Disk Controller
The selection allows you to enable or disable the floppy disk controller.
Integrated PCI IDE
Enables or disables the integrated Local Bus IDE adapter. The IDE controller may be set for Primary, Both (default) or Disabled.
Integrated Sound
Enables or disables the integrated sound interface. The default setting is Enabled.
LM78
Enable or disable the integrated LM78 microprocessor system hardware monitor. The LM78 can be used to monitor temperatures, power supply voltages and fan speeds. Software is needed to utilize this option.
Plug & Play O/S
This selection, when set to Yes, allows the system to work with a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows
95. The default setting is No. NOTE: This selection should be set to No when using Windows 3.1 or Windows NT.
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Reset Configuration Data
Select Yes if you want to clear the system configuration data. The default setting is No.
PCI Configuration
Use this selection for additional setup menus to configure PCI devices. It's also useful to check whether or not various IRQ's are available for PCI devices or if they are reserved for legacy ISA devices.
PS/2 Mouse
When disabled, this selection prevents the PS/2 mouse from functioning and frees up IRQ12. Selecting Enabled (default) allows the operating system to determine whether to enable or disable the mouse.
Secured Setup Configuration
Select Yes if you want the system settings to be secured from change by a Plug and Play operating system. The default setting is No.
Large Disk Access Mode
If you are using a DOS operating system, set to DOS (default). If you are using anything else, set to OTHER.
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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.
Figure 4-5: Security Setup Screen
Set Supervisor Password
This selection controls access to the Setup utility. Press the ENTER key to enter the Supervisor Password submenu. The screen on the following page appears.
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Figure 4-6: 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 key without first typing a password).
WARNING: If you forget the Supervisor Password, it cannot be disabled without discharging the CMOS.
Set User Password
This selection controls access to the Setup utility. Follow the same procedure used to set the Supervisor Password.
NOTE: After a password is entered, it is saved immedi­ately. All other changes may still be discarded (see Exit Screen).
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Password on Boot
When enabled, the system requires a password upon power up. Either the Supervisor or User Password may be entered.
Fixed Disk Boot Sector
This selection allows the boot sector of the fixed disk to be write protected. The default setting is Normal. When set for Write Protected, it serves as a form of virus protection. If the passwords are enabled, this option may only be changed by the supervisor.
Diskette Access
This selection allows floppy disk access with an option of the supervisor or user. Selecting Supervisor (default) gives floppy disk access to the supervisor only. Selecting User gives floppy disk access to both the user and the supervisor. If the passwords are enabled, this option may only be changed by the supervisor.
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Power Screen
The Power screen controls the power management func­tions of the system. To move to the Power screen, use the left and right arrow <←/→> keys until it appears. To move between the categories, use the up and down arrow keys <↑/↓>.
Figure 4-7: P ower Screen
Power Management
This selection allows you to change the system power management settings. Maximum Power Savings con­serves the greatest amount of system power. Maximum Performance conserves power but allows greatest system performance. To alter these settings, choose Customize. To turn off power management, choose Disabled (de­fault).
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Standby Timeout
The Standby Timeout selection sets the amount of time that elapses for the system to enter Standby Mode. Standby Mode turns off various devices in the system, including the display screen, until you start using the system again. The options are Off (default), 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 6 min., 8 min., 12 min. or 16 min.
Auto Suspend Timeout
The Standby Timeout selection sets the amount of time that elapses for the system to enter Suspend Mode. The options are Off (default), 5 min., 10 min., 15 min., 20 min., 30 min., 40 min. or 60 min. Before making changes, "Customized" must be selected in the Power Manage­ment Mode selection.
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Boot Screen
The Boot screen allows you to configure the power up system configuration settings.
Figure 4-8: Boot Screen
Boot Sequence
Specifies the order of the boot sequence. The default setting is A: then C:.
Boot Device Priority
This feature will set the search order for the types of bootable devices.
Hard Drive Boot Order
The system will attempt to boot to the operating system from the first hard drive listed. If no operating system is found, the system will attempt to boot from the next drive listed until an operating system is found.
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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 com­puter. Your computer is ready for use.
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Chapter
5
Installing Device Drivers
This chapter explains how to install the software device drivers necessary to utilize the optional sound feature. Other drivers and utilities are available through our online services.
About Device Drivers
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 not natively supported by the system BIOS. Once started, device drivers remain active in the background of the computer system. Usually a device driver is added to the CONFIG.SYS file, the AUTOEXEC.BAT file or both.
Installing the Sound Drivers
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. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 on connecting ex­ternal sound devices.
2. If you previously installed another sound card, remove it and all associated files from your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. If you are using Windows 3.1x, you must also remove all associated files from the WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI files. (For more informa­tion, please contact the sound driver manufacturer.)
3. Start your computer system.
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4. Insert the sound driver disk into your floppy drive.
5. If you are using Windows 3.1x, go to the Program Man­ager File menu, click on Run and type A:\SETUP.
6. If you are using Windows 95, refer to the Windows 95 user’s manual for instructions on how to install sound drivers.
7. If you are using OS/2, refer to the README file on the OS/2 disk for instructions on how to install sound drivers.
8. Once the software is copied, the install program automatically updates the system files.
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Appendix Specifications
Part Number: 09-00316
A
Processor: Single ZIF socket 8
Intel Pentium cessors. Integrated VRM
Chipset: Intel 440FX PCIset
PIIX 3 SMC FDC37C93x Ultra I/O chip
CPU Clock Select: Support for 66MHz CPU bus
Form Factor: ATX form factor (12" x 9.6")
Stacked connectors
Expansion: Four 32-bit PCI slots
Four 16-bit ISA slots (One is a shared PCI/ISA slot)
BIOS: Phoenix 4.0X Plug and Play BIOS on
2MB Flash. PCI auto configuration APM 1.2 Auto-detection of memory size Auto-detection and display of EDO memory. Auto-configuration of IDE hard disk types. Auto detection of CPU fan failure (LM78). Soft Power Down Multi-boot II DMI
Pro 180-200MHz pro-
Memory: Maximum memory - 1 GByte
Four 3.3V unbuffered 64-bit 168-pin DIMM sockets. Supports FPM and EDO DRAM ECC supported via chipset when using parity.
Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 compatible
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Onboard Sound: Yamaha OPL3 and OPL4 (optional) Sound Blaster
Compatible 16-bit Stereo Line-In, Line-Out, MIC and Game/MIDI ports CD-ROM audio header Modem audio header Line-in header (ATAPI) Built-in Wavetable Sound drivers - Windows 3.1x, 95, NT, DOS 6.x
Hardware LM78 - microprocessor hardware monitoring device Management: DMTF - compliant DMI/SMI support (optional)
Cache: 16K Level 1 Write Back on CPU chip
256K or 512K Level 2 cache in CPU package
I/O Ports: Two high speed serial ports (16550 compatible)
Enhanced Parallel Port with ECP and EPP support IrDA compliant IR header Two USB ports
Floppy Port: Auto-detection and support of two floppy drives
(2.88MB, 1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720K, 360K).
PCI IDE Ports: Mode 4 Enhanced IDE w/ Bus Mastering
Two resident 40-pin IDE connector Multiple sector transfer support Auto detection of add-in IDE board
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Environmental Specifications
The environment in which the Invader ATX 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).
Shipping:22 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 60 degrees Celsius).
Relative Humidity
Operating: 20% to 80%. Non-Operating: 5% to 90%
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Battery Disposal
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.
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Support and Information Services
Micronics offers a variety of support and information ser­vices to help you get the most from your product. The following services are available:
Technical SupportElectronic Bulletin Board Service (BBS)Return Materials Authorization (RMA)Fax-On-DemandWorld Wide WebCustomer Service
Refer to Table A-1 for details on these services.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, our Technical Support Engineers will be glad to help you. You can contact us via telephone, fax or BBS. Before calling Technical Support please have the following information ready:
The model name and 09 part number of your Micronics
product.
Your computer information such as CPU type, operating
system, amount of installed memory and other peripher­als installed in your computer.
Try to call from the location of your computer.
NOTE: For Return Material Authorization purposes, please keep a copy of your product receipt.
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Service Hours Country Telephone Number
Technical Support - Live phone help from Technical Support Engineers
Electronic Bulletin Board Service (BBS) - Information on software upgrades, new releases and other helpful information
RMA (Return Materials Authorization) - Return products for repair
Fax-On-Demand - Automated system for product literature, technical bulletins and other helpful information
World Wide Web - Product information, technical support, press releases and other helpful information
Customer Service - Order Micronics and Orchid products
M-F: 7:00am to
5:00pm (PST)
24 hours a day 7 days a week
M-F: 8:00am to
4:45pm (PST)
24 hours a day 7 days a week
24 hours a day
7 days a week
M-F: 8:00am to
5:00pm (PST)
USA
France
USAUK(510) 651-6837
"
USA (510) 661-3030
USA (510) 661-3199
USA
"
Europe
USA
France
Germany
Taiwan
(510) 661-3000 (510) 651-6982 (Fax) +33 (1) 45 43 56 26 +33 (1) 45 43 17 78 (Fax)
UK
+44 (1256) 844899 +44 (1256) 364222 (Fax)
14400 baud rate, Parity=N, Data Bits=8, Stop Bits=1 YMODEM and ZMODEM (recommended file transfer protocols) +44 (1256) 363373
(510) 683-0543 (Fax)
http://www.micronics.com
http://www.mcrni.com (800) 577-0977
(510) 651-3666 (Fax) +33 (1) 45 43 56 26 +33 (1) 45 43 17 78 (Fax)
UK
+44 (1256) 479 898 +44 (1256) 364222 (Fax) +49 (89) 58 09 82 55 +49 (89) 58 09 82 25 (Fax) +886 2 918 5005 +886 2 911 5472 (Fax)
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Appendix
B
POST Messages
The following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST) messages, possible causes and solutions.
Message Possible Cause Solution
DISKETTE DRIVE A FAILURE
DISKETTE DRIVE B FAILURE
EXTENDED RAM FAILED AT OFFSET: nnnn
FAILING BITS: nnnn
FIXED DISK X FAILURE (where X =0 or 1)
FIXED DISK CONTROLLER FAILURE
INCORRECT DRIVE A TYPE
INCORRECT DRIVE B TYPE
INVAL ID NV R A M MEDIA TYPE
KEYBOARD ERRO R, or KEYBOARD CONTROLLER ERROR
KEYBOARD ERROR nn
KEYBOARD LOCKED
Drive A failed or is missing.
Drive B failed or is missing.
Extend ed m em ory not working or configured properly.
Memory fail ur e in System, Extended, or Shadow memory.
The hard disk is not confi gured or working properly.
The controller card has failed.
Floppy drive A: not set correctly in Setup.
Floppy drive A: not set correctly in Setup.
NVRAM chip is bad. Requires repair of system
The keybo ard or keyboard controller failed.
A key is jammed or was held down during boot.
Keyswitch on the front of the case is locked.
Check Setup and cable connections.
Check Setup and cable connections.
Replac e defective memory.
Replac e defective memory.
Rerun SETUP and check connections, or repl ace hard disk.
Check configuration and connections, or repl ace contro ller card.
Run Setup.
Run Setup.
board. Check connections. You
may have to replace the keyboard or controller.
Make sure the keys are not jam m e d or di rt y .
Unlock the keyswitch.
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Message Possible Cause Solution
MONI TOR TYPE DOES NOT M ATCH CMOS
OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND
Monitor type not correctly iden tified in Setup.
Operating system cannot be located on Drive C: or Dri ve A:
Run Setup and enter correct monitor type.
Check Se tu p to se e if Drive A: an d C: are properl y configured, o r put a boota bl e disk in Drive A:
PARITY CHECK 1 nnnn
PARITY CHECK 2 nnnn
PREVIOUS BOO T INCOMP LETE ­DEFAULT CONFIGURATIO N USED
REAL TIME CLOCK ERROR
SHADOW RAM FAILED AT OFFSET
SYSTEM BATTERY IS DEAD
SYSTE M CACHE ERROR - CA CHE DISABLED
SYSTEM CMOS CHECKSUM BAD ­RUN SETUP
Parity err or found in the system bu s.
Parity err or found in the I/O bus.
Previous POST did not complete su ccessfully.
Real-time clock failed BIOS te st.
Shadow RAM failed. May require repair of
System battery died. Replace the system
External (L2) cache failed BIOS test.
System CMOS has been corrupt ed or m odified incorrectly.
Check Setup. Board repair may be required.
Check Setup. Board repair may be required.
Run Setup, load default BIOS settings, make any necess ary adjustment s, and save the changes
May require battery replacem ent or board repair.
system board.
battery and run Setup to reconfigure the syste m .
System wi ll st i l l run, but slower. Replace cach e at co nvenienc e.
Run Setu p and reconfigure the syste m .
SYSTEM RAM FAILED AT OFFSET: nn nn
SYSTEM TIMER ERROR
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System RAM failed. Replace def e ctive RAM.
Timer test failed. Requires repair of system
board.
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C
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 Invader ATX has completed POST; any other tone from the speaker indicates something other than a POST error. These tones are not described in the tables on the following pages.
The beep error codes are a series of beeps. The duration of the beep tones are constant, but the length of the pauses between the beeps varies. For example: a 1-3­3 beep code will sound like one beep, a pause; three beeps consecutively, another pause and then three more beeps.
One beep code is often misunderstood. If a video card is not installed or is failing, the system board will generate a long-short-long-short beep code. This is often interpreted as a 1-2-1 beep code. But POST errors always vary in the length of the pause and not the duration of the beep tone.
Another way of identifying a POST error is to use a device called a POST card. This peripheral card is inserted into one of the ISA slots and has an LED (or LCD) read out showing the contents of port 80h.
The following tables list all beep codes and POST routines.
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Code Beeps POST Routine Descriptio n
02 Verify Real Mode. 04 Get CPU type. 06 Initialize system hardware. 08 Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values.
09 Get in POST Reg. 0A Initialize CPU registers. 0C Initialize cache initial POST values.
OE Initialize I/O. OF Initialize the localbus IDE.
10 Initialize Power Management. 11 Load alternate registers with initial POST values. 12 Jump to UserPatch0. 14 Initializ e keyboa rd contr oll er . 16 2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum. 18 8254 timer initialization. 1A 8237 DMA controller initialization. 1C Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller. 20 3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh. 22 3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller. 24 Set ES segment register to 4 GB. 28 Autosize DRAM. 2A Clear 512K base RAM. 2C 3-4-1 Test 512K base address lines. 2E 3-4-3 Test 512K base memory. 32 Test CPU bus-clock frequency. 34 Test CMOS RAM. 35 Initialize alternate chipset registers. 37 Reinitialize the chipset (MB only). 38 Shadow system BIOS ROM. 39 Reiniti aliz e the cache (M B only). 3A Autosize cache. 3C Configure advanced chipset registers. 3D Load alternate registers with CMOS values. 40 Set initial CPU speed. 42 Initialize interrupt vectors. 44 Initialize BIOS interrupts. 46 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice. 47 Initiali ze man ager for PCI Opti on ROMs. 48 Check video confi gur ation agains t CMOS. 49 Initiali ze PCI bus and devices.
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
4A Initialize all video adapters in system. 4C Shadow video BIOS ROM. 4E Display copyright notice.
50 Display CPU type and speed.
51 Initialize EISA board.
52 Test keyboard.
54 Set key click if enabled.
56 Enable keyboard.
58 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts. 5A Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”. 5C Test RAM between 512 and 640k.
60 Test extended memory.
62 Test extended memory address lines.
64 Jump to UserPatch1.
66 Configure advanced cache registers.
68 Enable external and CPU caches. 6A Display external cache size. 6C Display shadow message. 6E Display non-disposable segments.
70 Display error messages.
72 Check for configuration errors.
74 Test real-time clock.
76 Check for keyboard errors. 7C Set up hardware interrupt vectors. 7E Test coprocessor if present.
80 Disable onboard I/O ports.
82 Detect and install external RS232 ports.
84 Detect and install external parallel ports.
86 Re-initialize on-board I/O ports.
88 Initialize BIOSData Area. 8A Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area. 8C Initialize floppy controller.
90 Initialize hard-disk controller.
91 Initialize localbu s hard-disk controll er .
92 Jump to UserPatch2.
93 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards.
94 Disable A20 address line.
96 Clear huge ES segment register.
98 Search for option ROMs. 9A Shadow option ROMs.
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
9C Set up Power Management. 9E Enable hardware interrupts. A0 Set time of day. A2 Check key lock. A4 Initialize typematic rate.
A8 Erase F2 prompt. AA Scan for F2 keystroke. AC Enter SETUP. AE Clear in-POST flag.
B0 Check for errors.
B2 POST done - prepare to boot operating system.
B4 One beep.
B6 Check password (optional).
B8 Clear global descriptor table. BC Clear parity checkers. BE Clear screen (optional ) .
BF Check virus and backup reminders.
C0 Try to boot with INT 19.
D0 Interrupt handler error.
D2 Unknown interrupt error.
D4 Pending Interrupt.
D6 Initialize option ROM error.
D8 Shutdown error. DA Ex tended Block Move. DC Shutdown 10 error.
The following are for boot block in Flas h ROM: E2 Initialize the chipset. E3 Initialize refresh counter. E4 Check for Forced Flash. E5 Check HW status of ROM. E6 BIOS ROM is OK. E7 Do a complete RAM test. E8 Do OEM initialization. E9 Initialize interrupt controller.
EA Read in the bootstrap code. EB Initialize all vectors. EC Boot the Flash program. ED Initialize the boot device. EE Boot code w as read OK.
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Appendix
D
Hard Disk Drive Types
The following table lists the IDE hard disk types sup­ported by the Invader ATX.
Type Cylinders Heads Write
Precomp
1 306 4 128 17 10 2 615 4 300 17 21 3 615 6 300 17 32 4 940 8 512 17 65 5 940 6 512 17 99 6 615 4 none 17 21 7 462 8 256 17 32 8 733 5 none 17 31
9 900 15 none 17 117 10 820 3 none 17 21 11 855 5 none 17 37 12 855 7 none 17 52 13 306 8 128 17 21 14 733 7 none 17 44 15 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 16 612 4 0 17 21 17 977 5 300 17 42 18 977 7 none 17 59 19 1024 7 512 17 62 20 733 5 300 17 31 21 733 7 300 17 94 22 733 5 300 17 31 23 306 4 0 17 10 24 612 4 305 17 21 25 612 2 300 17 10 26 614 4 none 17 21 27 820 6 none 17 42 28 977 5 none 17 42 29 1218 15 none 36 336 30 1224 15 none 17 159
Sectors Size
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Type Cylinders Heads Write
Precomp
31 823 10 512 17 71 32 809 6 128 17 42 33 830 7 none 17 50 34 830 10 none 17 72 35 1024 5 none 17 44 36 1024 8 none 17 71 37 615 8 128 17 42 38 1024 8 none 26 109 39 925 9 none 17 72
Sectors Size
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Appendix E: Updating the System BIOS
Appendix
E
If you encounter any problems during this process, or if you have questions about the procedure, please call Technical Support.
Updating the System BIOS
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 MS­DOS 6.X diskette.
2) Reboot your system with the MS-DOS 6.X diskette in the A: drive. To make sure a clean DOS environ­ment is loaded, press the F5 key while “Starting MS­DOS” is displayed. After the system has rebooted, the cursor will appear at the A:> prompt.
3) Now you can run the FLASH utility. The filename should be “PHLASH.EXE.” Type this filename at the A:> prompt (but don’t include its extension), followed by a space and the BIOS ROM image’s filename. This file will be included in the download and has a file length of about 131K or 262K. For example, to update the Invader ATX to BIOS version 01, you would type:
PHLASH InvAT_01.ROM [ENTER]
4) After the update process has completed and the system reboots, verify that the new BIOS version appears on-screen. If you have problems during this process, or if you have questions about the proce­dure, please call Technical Support.
NOTE: If the BIOS is somehow erased or does not seem to accept the upgrade, you can purchase a new BIOS from MicroNiche Information Systems (800-733-9188). There is a $30.00 fee plus shipping charges for this service. (Price and availability subject to change.)
If you prefer to send your system board in for the upgrade, the Micronics RMA department offers this service free of charge if your system board is under warranty.
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Appendix F: Warranties and Notices
Appendix
F
Limited Warranty
Except as described below, Micronics warrants the prod­ucts to be free from defects in material and workmanship in normal use for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Should any product fail to perform according to this warranty at any time during the warranty period, except as provided below, Micronics or its authorized service centers will, at Micronics’ option, repair or re­place the product at no additional charge.
The warranty does not cover loss or damage which occurs in shipment or which is due to: (1) improper installation or maintenance, misuse, neglect or any cause other than ordinary commercial application, including without limi­tation, accidents or acts of God; (2) adjustment, repair, or modification by other than a Micronics authorized service center; (3) improper environment, excessive or inadequate heating or air conditioning, or electrical power failures, surges or other irregularities; (4) any statement about the product other than those set forth in this warranty; or (5) nonconformity to models or samples shown to the purchaser. Any models or samples were for the sole purpose of suggesting the character of the product and are not intended to form the basis of the bargain.
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.
The RMA Number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton of the returned prod­uct. 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.
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The exclusive remedy of the purchaser under this war­ranty above will be repair or replace at Micronics’ option, but if for any reason that remedy should fail of its essential purpose, the exclusive remedy of the purchaser shall then be actual damages up to amounts paid for the defective product by the purchaser. This limited warranty shall be deemed to “fail of its essential purpose” if, after repeated efforts, Micronics is unable to make the product operate as warranted. Micronics’ liability for damages to the purchaser for any cause whatsoever; regardless of the form of action and whether in contract or in tort, shall be limited to the purchase price in effect when the cause of action arose for the product that is the basis of the claim.
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; limited warranty accompanying delivery of product.
Micronics disclaims all other warranties whether oral, written, expressed, or implied, including without limita­tion, the warranties of design, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose, if applicable, or arising from a course of dealing, usage or trade practice.
Non-Warranty Service
After the one year warranty service is no longer in effect, repair service is still available for Micronics products. For more information, contact Micronics’ RMA department at (510) 661-3030. The RMA department is open be­tween 8:30 A.M. and 4:45P.M. Pacific Standard Time.
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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener­ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Interfer­ence to radio or television reception can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. You are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment
and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con­nected.
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.
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Glossary
Glossary
16550 UART - A high speed chip for controlling serial ports. Although un­necessary for a mouse, it is required for modems that are 14,400 baud or faster.
ATX - A system board size measuring approximately 12” x 9.6”.
Asynchronous - Operations that do not require the clocks of communi­cating devices to be coordinated. See Synchronous.
Bidirectional Parallel Port - A type of parallel port that can send and receive information.
BIOS - An Acronym for Basic Input/ Output System. Configures the sys­tem board and provides hardware in­formation to the operating system.
Bit - A contraction of Binary digit. The smallest unit of information in a binary number system. A bit repre­sents a choice between either zero or one.
Boot - To start up the computer and load the operating system software. See cold boot and warm boot.
Byte - A group of adjacent bits treated as a unit. Eight bits are typically con­sidered one byte. Also called a char­acter.
Cache - A process where information is copied from the slower memory (DRAM) to the faster memory (SRAM). Information that is likely to be read or edited is stored in the cache providing significant performance in­creases.
Cache Hit - The percentage of re­quest for data from memory that can be served from the cache.
Cache Miss - A memory access which cannot be supplied from cache.
Cold Boot - Starting the computer by turning on the power or pressing the RESET button. A cold boot makes the processor execute all of the diagnos­tics. See boot and warm boot.
CPU - An acronym for Central Pro­cessing Unit. A CPU performs arith­metic calculations, makes logical decisions, and directs the operation of the computer in conjunction with the operating system.
Bus - A group of electronic paths used to send data between parts of the sys­tem. On a system board, the bus con­nects the peripheral cards with the microprocessor via the expansion slots.
Bus Mastering - The ability of a peripheral card to control the bus without requiring intervention of the CPU.
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DIMM - An acronym for Dual Inline Memory Module. A small printed cir­cuit board containing memory chips.
Disk Drive - A hardware device which provides for the storage of data on diskettes or hard metal disks that have a magnetic coating. A disk drive functions by spinning at high speed while moving a device called the
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read/write head across the disk’s sur­face in order to read or write data in magnetic code.
DRAM - An acronym for Dynamic Random Access Memory. A type of memory chip that only keeps its memory if supplied with regular clock pulses and a chance to regularly re­fresh its data. It is slower and more cost effective than SRAM. See SRAM.
ECC - An acronym for Error Check­ing and Correction. ECC enables par­ity checking and can detect and cor­rect memory errors on the system board.
ECP - An acronym for Expanded Capabilities Port. A standard set by Hewlett Packard and Microsoft Cor­poration to expand the capabilities of the parallel port.
EDO Memory - An acronym for Ex­tended Data Out. A type of DRAM with built-in cache for enhanced per­formance.
EPP - An acronym for Enhanced Par­allel Port. A standard which increases the capabilities of the parallel port.
EPROM - Acronym for Erasable Pro­grammable Read Only Memory. A type of ROM chip that can be pro­grammed with relatively simple tools that will retain its data until erased. It can only be erased by exposing the circuitry in the chip to ultraviolet light. See also Flash ROM.
Flash ROM - A type of ROM chip that will retain its data until erased. It can be erased or reprogrammed by supplying it with +12V of voltage. See ROM and EPROM.
Gigabyte - A disk storage capacity measurement. Approximately one thousand megabytes or 1,073,741,824 bytes.
IDE - An acronym for Integrated Device Electronics. A standard for communicating between a hard drive and a computer.
Internal Cache - Cache which is built into the CPU. See Cache.
ISA - An acronym for Industry Stan­dard Architecture. A well-established bus standard that originated with the IBM AT. See PCI, VESA Local Bus
and EISA.
Parallel - A form of data transmission in which the data is sent one byte at a time over several wires that each carry one byte. In parallel transmission, all the bytes arrive simultaneously, as op­posed to serial transmission in which bits arrive one by one.
Parallel Port - A connection for a printer or similar peripheral. Gener­ally, parallel ports are output only. See Bidirectional Parallel Port and ECP.
PCI - An acronym for Peripheral Component Interconnect. A high per­formance 32-bit or 64-bit bus devel­oped by Intel Corporation. PCI is designed to be independent of the
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hardware architecture to ensure com­patibility with future computer sys­tems. See EISA, VESA Local Bus and
ISA.
Pentium - A high performance 64-bit CISC processor designed and manu­factured by Intel Corporation.
Plug and Play - A standard developed to ensure easy installation of periph­erals. Theoretically, a newly installed card will automatically configure itself and work properly without requiring jumper configuration or device driv­ers.
POST - An acronym for Power On Self Test. A diagnostic program that is run whenever the system is cold booted.
RAM - An acronym for Random Access Memory. A type of memory that is used as the “working memory” of a computer system. See DRAM and SRAM.
ROM - An acronym for Read Only Memory. A type of memory that re­tains its data without requiring power. Once written, it cannot be modified. See EPROM and Flash ROM.
Serial - A type of data transmission in which the data is sent one bit at a time over a single wire. See Parallel.
Serial Port - A communications port used to connect peripherals such as modems and mice.
Setup - A program that allows you to make changes to the system configu­ration.
Shadow RAM - A technique used to load a duplicate copy of BIOS from slower ROM into faster RAM. This enhances system performance be­cause it provides higher access speed to the BIOS.
SRAM - An acronym for Static Ran­dom Access Memory. A type of memory that can retain data without requiring a regular clock signal. Although they are faster than DRAM, they hold less data and are more ex­pensive.
Synchronous - Protocols that require the clocks of communicating ma­chines or devices to be coordinated.
Synchronous Cache - A type of cache that uses a clock signal to latch the inputs and the data output. This struc­ture spreads the cache access across two or three cycles while maintaining a bandwidth of one access per cycle. Improves performance by 5-10%.
Terabyte ­storage capacity. One Terabyte is equiva­lent one-thousand gigabytes, one-million megabytes, or 1,099,511,627,766 bytes.
VESA - An acronym for Video Elec­tronics and Standards Association.
VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus) - A high performance bus designed by VESA. A 32-bit version of the ISA bus which
A measurement for very large
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operates at the speed of the computer’s CPU. See PCI, EISA and
ISA.
VRM - Voltage Regulator Module. Supplies CPU specific voltages for the Secondary CPU.
Warm Boot - Restarting the system by simultaneously pressing the <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys.
Write-Back Cache - Upon a cache hit, the cache is updated and the main memory is not affected. Upon a cache miss, only the main memory is up­dated.
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.
Glossary
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Index
Index
A
ATX
Chassis - 18 Form Factor - 18 Power Supply - 18
B
Back Panel Connections - 12 Battery Disposal - 54 Beep and POST Codes - 59 BIOS
Configuration - 31 Setup - 31
Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 55
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Configuring the Invader ATX - 11 Connecting
Sound Option - 28
D
Diagram (Invader ATX) - 12
E
Extended Data Out (EDO) Memory - 17, 19 Environmental Specifications - 53 Error Checking (ECC) - 17, 19
F
Fast Page Mode (FPM) Memory - 17, 19
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H
Hard Disk Drive Types - 63 Help
Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 55 Telephone Numbers - 55 Troubleshooting - 57, 59
I
Installation
CD-ROM Drive - 27 CPU - 24 Installing your Invader ATX - 17 ISA Peripheral Card - 26 PCI Peripheral Card - 25 Quick Installation - 9 Sound Drivers - 49
Index
J
Jumper Settings - 13
M
Invader ATX Back Panel Connections - 12 Invader ATX System Board Diagram - 12 Memory
Configurations - 20 Installing - 25 Mixing - 20 Removing - 25 Supported - 17, 19
O
Online Services - 55
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P
POST Messages - 57
S
Sound Option - 28 Specifications - 51 System BIOS - 31, 65
T
Technical Specifications - 51 Technical Support - 55 Troubleshooting - 57, 59
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U
Updating the System BIOS - 65 Utility Programs
Advanced Screen - 38 BIOS Setup - 31 Boot Screen - 46 Exit Screen - 47 IDE Device Submenu - 36 Main Screen - 33 Security Screen - 41
W
World Wide Web - 55
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