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Micronics M54Hi-Plus User Manual

M54Hi-Plus PCI/ISA
System Board Manual
Document Number: 06-00253-03, Rev. 1B
221 Warren Ave., F remont, CA 94539-7085
April 1996
Copyright Notices
Micronics Computers, Inc.
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.
COPYRIGHT (C) 1995, 1996 Micronics Computers, Inc.
P ortions of the Manual
Portions of this manual were copied (with permission) from Phoenix Tech­nologies, Ltd.
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines. Microsoft, Microsoft Word, Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and PCI are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of AT&T Corporation. Lotus 1-2-3 is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corp. 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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Micronics 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:
1. Make backup copies of your installation and configuration diskettes.
2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static discharge, then remove the M54Hi-Plus from its packaging.
3. Configure and verify the system board’s jumper settings. (See Jumper Settings in Chapter 2)
4. Install the CPU and the system memory (Chapter 3).
5. Install the system board into the chassis and make all necessary connections (Chapter 3).
6. Install the sound riser card and connect all sound devices (Chapter 3).
7. Install any peripherals (Chapter 3).
8. Turn the computer on and press the <F2> key when you see the screen below:
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9. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings to match your configuration. If installing an IDE drive, select the IDE device you wish to configure. Press <Enter> with Autotype Fixed Disk selected and the BIOS will automatically configure the drive for you (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 (Chapter 4).
11. Install any CD-ROM drive and its device drivers (Chapter 5).
12. Install the sound controller device drivers (Chapter 5).
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Contents

Introduction........................................................................ 1-1
Features..................................................................................... 1-2
Software Compatibility ............................................................. 1-2
Configuring the M54Hi-Plus.............................................. 2-1
Static Electricity........................................................................ 2-1
Office Environment................................................................... 2-1
M54Hi-Plus Components.......................................................... 2-2
Jumper Settings......................................................................... 2-3
Installing the M54Hi-Plus, System Memory, CPUs and
Peripherals......................................................................... 3-1
Installation of the M54Hi-Plus.................................................. 3-2
Tools Required ....................................................................................... 3-2
Equipment Required .............................................................................. 3-2
System Memory ........................................................................ 3-3
SIMMs Supported .................................................................................. 3-3
Upgrading Rules .................................................................................... 3-3
Common Memory Configurations ......................................................... 3-4
Installing the SIMMs ............................................................................. 3-5
Removing SIMMs .................................................................................. 3-5
Installing a CPU ........................................................................ 3-6
Installing a Cache Module......................................................... 3-7
Installing the Sound Riser Card ................................................ 3-8
Connecting Devices to the Sound Controller............................ 3-9
External Speakers .................................................................................. 3-9
Joystick ................................................................................................. 3-10
MIDI ..................................................................................................... 3-10
Microphone .......................................................................................... 3-10
Line In .................................................................................................. 3-10
Line Out ............................................................................................... 3-10
Installing a PCI Peripheral Card...............................................3-11
Installing an ISA Peripheral Card ........................................... 3-12
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The BIOS Setup Utility....................................................... 4-1
Configuration ............................................................................ 4-1
Initial Boot Up .......................................................................... 4-1
Setup ......................................................................................... 4-2
Running the Setup Procedure ................................................... 4-3
Setting the Main Screen ............................................................ 4-3
System Time and Date ........................................................................... 4-3
Diskette A or B....................................................................................... 4-4
IDE Adapters (Hard Disk Setup) ........................................................... 4-4
Video System.......................................................................................... 4-6
Cache Video BIOS ................................................................................. 4-6
Cache System BIOS ............................................................................... 4-6
Boot Options Submenu .......................................................................... 4-6
Cache ...................................................................................................... 4-7
System Memory...................................................................................... 4-7
Extended Memory .................................................................................. 4-7
Setting the Advanced Screen .................................................... 4-8
Integrated Peripherals Submenu............................................................ 4-9
Plug and Play O/S ................................................................................ 4-10
Reset Configuration Data..................................................................... 4-10
Large Disk Access Mode ..................................................................... 4-10
Security Screen......................................................................................4-11
Supervisor Password .............................................................................4-11
User Password .......................................................................................4-11
Set Supervisor Password .......................................................................4-11
Set User Password ................................................................................ 4-12
Password on Boot ................................................................................. 4-12
Diskette Access .................................................................................... 4-13
Fixed Disk Boot Sector ........................................................................ 4-13
Power Screen .......................................................................... 4-13
APM ..................................................................................................... 4-14
Power Management Mode ................................................................... 4-14
Standby Timeout .................................................................................. 4-14
Suspend Timeout .................................................................................. 4-14
Standby CPU Speed ............................................................................. 4-14
Fixed Disk Timeout .............................................................................. 4-14
CRT Standby ........................................................................................ 4-15
Standby Timer Reset Events ................................................................ 4-15
Standby Break Events .......................................................................... 4-15
Standby Wakeup Events ....................................................................... 4-15
Exit Screen.............................................................................. 4-16
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Installing a CD-ROM Drive and the Sound Contr oller Driv-
ers....................................................................................... 5-1
About Device Drivers ............................................................... 5-1
Installing a CD-ROM Drive...................................................... 5-2
Installing the Sound Controller Drivers .................................... 5-3
POST Messages................................................................ A-1
Beep and POST Codes..................................................... B-1
Hard Disk Drive T ypes ...................................................... C-1
Specifications ................................................................... D-1
Environmental Specifications....................................................D-2
Temperature Range ................................................................................ D-2
Relative Humidity ..................................................................................D-2
Battery Disposal........................................................................D-3
FCC Warning Statement .................................................... F-1
Glossary ............................................................................ G-1
Limited Warranty...............................................................W-1
Non-W arranty Service..............................................................W-2
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: M54Hi-Plus Components.......................................................... 2-2
Figure 3-1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM......................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-2: Installing a Cache Module........................................................ 3-7
Figure 3-3: Installing the Sound Riser Card ............................................... 3-8
Figure 3-4: Connecting External Devices to the Sound Controller ............ 3-9
Figure 3-5: Installing an PCI Peripheral Card ........................................... 3-11
Figure 3-6: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card .......................................... 3-12
Figure 4-1: Power-Up Screen....................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-2: CMOS Main Screen .................................................................. 4-3
Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu................................................................ 4-4
Figure 4-4: Boot Options Submenu ............................................................. 4-6
Figure 4-5: Advanced Screen....................................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-6: Integrated Peripherals Submenu............................................... 4-9
Figure 4-7: Security Setup Screen ..............................................................4-11
Figure 4-8: Supervisor Password Submenu ............................................... 4-12
Figure 4-9: Power Screen........................................................................... 4-13
Figure 4-10: Exit Screen ............................................................................ 4-16
List of Tables
Table 2-1: CPU Speed Selection .................................................................. 2-3
Table 2-2: CPU Bus Speed Selection........................................................... 2-3
Table 2-3: CPU VRE Setting ....................................................................... 2-3
Table 2-4: BIOS Operation Selection .......................................................... 2-4
Table 2-5: Boot Block Selection................................................................... 2-4
Table 2-6: BIOS Reset Jumper..................................................................... 2-4
Table 2-7: Case and Peripheral Connections............................................... 2-5
Table 3-1: Common Memory Configurations.............................................. 3-4
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Introduction
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Congratulations for choosing the Micronics M54Hi-Plus! The M54Hi­Plus is a high-performance system board designed to be the foundation for advanced systems and applications.
The M54Hi-Plus is a Pentium powered system board using the new high performance Intel 430FX PCIset. The Intel 430FX PCIset combined with Micronics’ system board experience makes this the best performing Pentium board on the market.
The M54Hi-Plus comes with many on-board features. These include Mode 4 IDE support for four IDE hard drives, EDO (Extended Data Out) memory support, pipelined burst cache support, 16-bit sound, infrared support, the PCI bus, and Phoenix 4.0x Plug and Play BIOS.
The M54Hi-Plus also has on-board support for two floppy drives, a bi­directional parallel port, and two high speed serial ports.
Introduction
Micronics builds all products to exacting standards using the highest quality components available. We are proud to provide this system board and hope it brings you years of reliable service.
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Features
The M54Hi-Plus includes the following features:
Intel 75MHz, 90MHz, 100MHz, 120MHz, 133MHz, 150MHz, or 166MHz Pentium processors. Cyrix P100+ to P166+ processors.
Baby AT size system board (13.25" X 8.5").
Supports Pipelined Burst Cache or Asynchronous Level 2 cache Modules.
Supports up to 128MB of on-board system memory.
Supports EDO (Extended Data Out) memory (auto-detect).
PCI Mode 4 IDE controller (supports four drives).
Floppy controller for two floppy drives (supports 2.88MB, 1.44MB,
1.2MB, 720K, and 360K floppy drives).
Two high speed NS16550 compatible serial ports.
Bi-directional parallel port which is EPP and ECP compatible (see Specifications).
16-bit sound controller based on the Creative Labs Vibra 16S chipset.
Built-in infrared support.
Upgradeable Flash Phoenix BIOS.
Software Compatibility
The M54Hi-Plus system board was thoroughly tested for compatibility with a variety of operating systems and environments, including:
Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT. OS/2. SCO UNIX and Open Desktop. Novell NetWare. MS-DOS, DR-DOS, and PC-DOS. NeXTStep.
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Jumper Settings
Configuring the M54Hi-Plus
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Although the M54Hi-Plus system board is packaged in protective materials, it is important to use care while unpacking and setting up.
Static Electricity
The M54Hi-Plus 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 neutralize these static charges 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 M54Hi-Plus via the solder pads surrounding one of its mounting holes.
Once the M54Hi-Plus 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.
Office Environment
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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M54Hi-Plus Components
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Figure 2-1 M54Hi-Plus System Board

Jumper Settings

Table 2-1: Jumper settings to select the speed of the CPU.
Jumper Settings
Jumper
W4 W5 W8
CPU Speed 75MHz External / 50MH z Internal closed closed 1-2
90MHz External / 60MH z Internal (default) open closed 2-3 100MHz External / 66MHz Internal closed open 2-3 120MHz External / 60MHz Internal open closed 2-3 133MHz External / 66MHz Internal closed open 2-3 150MHz External / 60MHz Internal open closed 2-3 167MHz External / 66MHz Internal closed open 2-3
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T able 2-1: CPU Speed Selection
Table 2-2: Jumper settings to set the CPU/BUS speed ratio.
Jumper
W2 W10
Speed Ratio 2/3 (1.5X) Clock (75/90/100MHz) (default) open open
1/2 (2.0X) Clock (120MHz/133MHz) closed open 2/5 (2.5X) Clock (150MHz/167MHz) closed closed
T able 2-2: CPU Bus Speed Selection
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Table 2-3: Jumper settings to set the CPU VRE setting.
Jumper Function Settings
W14 VR (75/90MHz) (default)
VRE (100/120/133/150/166)
T able 2-3: CPU VRE Selection
Open Close
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Table 2-5 lists the jumper settings to select the BIOS boot block.
Jumper Function Setting
W6 Normal (default)
Reversed
T able 2-5 Boot Block Selection
2-3 1-2
Table 2-6 lists the jumper settings to reset the BIOS. With the computer’s power off, short Jumper W9 for about five seconds and place the jumper back in the open position. The jumper must be placed back into the open position
for the system to function properly.
Jumper Function Setting
W9 Normal operation (default)
Clear CMOS RAM settings
T able 2-6 BIOS Reset Jumper
open
closed
Note: This will reset all BIOS settings to their defaults. Any changes you have made will be lost.
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Jumper Settings
Table 2-7 lists the jumper settings for case and peripheral connections.
Jumper Function Notes
J10 Primary IDE Connector Primary
J9 Secondary IDE Connector Secon dary J11 Floppy Connector J19 Parallel Port Connector Can be disabled at the
CMOS configuration screen.
J20 Serial Port 1(Com1) Can be disabled at the
CMOS configuration screen.
J21 Serial Port 2(Com 2) Can be disabled at the
CMOS configuration screen.
J1 Cache Module Connector J44 Sound Riser Card
Connector J45 Wavetable Connector J46 CD-ROM Sound
Connector J26 Legacy Connector J23 Infrared Connector
J15 & J13 PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse PS/2 Version
J17 AT Keyboard AT Version J12 Ext. Mouse AT Version J35 Power Supply Connector J37 3.3V Power Connector Optional J40 Hard Disk LED 1-+5V DC, 2-Ground J39 Reset J43 Turbo LED 1-+5V DC, 2-Ground J18 Keylock/Power LED 1-Power; 2-N/C; 3-Ground;
4-Keyboard Lock; 5-Ground
J41 Speaker Connector 1-Speaker; 2-5V DC;
3-N/C; 4-5V DC
J8 Debug Port
Sound Riser
J4 Speaker J3 Line Out J2 Line In J5 Microphone J1 Game Port Connector
T able 2-7 Case and Peripheral Connections
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Installing System Memory and Add-On Peripherals
Installing the M54Hi-Plus,
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System Memory, CPUs and Peripherals
This section explains how to install the M54Hi-Plus system board, SIMMs, CPUs, and peripherals.
Warning: Before installing or removing any peripherals or components, make sure you have a clear work space and adhere to all anti-static precautions described on page 2-1. Micronics recommends only trained technicians operate on 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 outlet where you purchased the peripheral or Micronics’ Technical Support Department.
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Installation of the M54Hi-Plus
The installation of the M54Hi-Plus system board depends on the type of case you use. The M54Hi-Plus is an integrated baby AT size system board and may be installed into most cases.
Prior to installing the M54Hi-Plus, 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 recommends 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 M54Hi-Plus:
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 M54Hi-Plus for a typical configuration:
Chassis with standard hardware.
A high quality power supply capable of providing continuous power within a 5 volt range, plus or minus 5% (eg. 4.75 to 5.25). A power filter may be used with a noisy AC power source.
AT compatible keyboard (AT Version).
PS/2 compatible keyboard (PS/2 Version).
Eight ohm speaker.
Standard ribbon cables for internal connections.
Standard power cord (grounded).
CPU heat sink with cooling fan (strongly recommended).
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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 M54Hi-Plus system board. The M54Hi-Plus has four SIMM sockets and may be upgraded to 128 Megabytes of RAM. This section will explain the type of SIMMs supported, list the rules of adding memory to the M54Hi-Plus, give some examples of common memory configurations, and show how to physically install the new SIMMs.
SIMMs Supported
The M54Hi-Plus supports the following 72 pin, 60ns or 70ns SIMMs:
4MB (1Mx36) 8MB (2Mx36) 16MB (4Mx36) 32MB (8Mx36)
Note: For long term reliability, Micronics recommends using SIMMs with tin-plated contacts. The use of gold-plated contacts may conflict with the tin-alloy on the SIMM socket.
Upgrading Rules
The following is a list of rules to follow when upgrading SIMMs. If you follow these rules, your upgrade should be trouble-free:
Use 70ns or faster SIMMs.
Upgrade SIMMs one bank at a time. Each bank must contain two SIMMs of the same size and preferably from the same manufacturer. To add 16MB of memory to the system board, install two 8MB SIMMs into the same bank.
When installing SIMMs, fill bank 0, then bank 1.
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Common Memory Configurations
The following table (Table 3-1) lists the most common memory configura­tions. The M54Hi-Plus will accept any combination of SIMMs as long as the rules in the previous section are followed.
Memory Bank 0 Bank 1
8MB (2) 1MBx36 16MB (2) 1MBx36 (2) 1MBx36 16MB (2) 2MBx36 24MB (2) 2MBx36 (2) 1MBx36 32MB (2) 4MBx36 32MB (2) 2MBx36 (2) 2MBx36 40MB (2) 4MBx36 (2) 1MBx36 48MB (2) 4MBx36 (2) 2MBx36 64MB (2) 8MBx36 64MB (2) 4MBx36 (2) 4MBx36 72MB (2) 8MBx36 (2) 1MBx36 80MB (2) 8MBx36 (2) 2MBx36 96MB (2) 8MBx36 (2) 4MBx36
128MB (2) 8MBx36 (2) 8MBx36
Table 3-1 Common Memory Configurations
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Installing the SIMMs

To install the SIMMs, locate the memory banks on the system board and perform the following steps:
1. Hold the SIMM so 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. Gently push the SIMM into an upright position until it locks into place (past the release tabs).
Figure 3-1 Installing a 72-Pin SIMM
Removing SIMMs
Perform the following steps to remove SIMMs, if necessary:
1. With both thumbs (or a finger from each hand), press the release
tabs
away from the socket.
2. With the SIMM free from the release tabs, lift the module up and place in an anti-static bag or package.
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