Copyright 1996, 1997 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information con-
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tained in the M6Mi PCI/ISA system board manual has been carefully
checked and is believed to be accurate. Micronics assumes no responsibility
for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. Micronics
makes no commitments to update or to keep the information in this manual
at a current level when changes are made to the product.
Micronics reserves the right to make improvements to this document
and/or product at any time and without notice. All Rights Reserved. No part
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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.
M6Mi System Board Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction5
Features6
Software Compatibility7
Before You Begin8
Section 1 - Quick Installation9
Installing the M6Mi9
Section 2 - Configuring the M6Mi11
Static Electricity11
Office Environment11
M6Mi System Board12
M6Mi Back Panel Connections13
Jumper Settings13
Section 3 - Installing the M6Mi17
Introduction17
System Memory Support17
Installing the M6Mi18
Tools Required18
Equipment Required18
System Memory19
SIMMs Supported19
Adding Memory19
Memory Configurations20
Installing the SIMMs22
Removing SIMMs22
Installing a CPU23
Installing a PCI Peripheral Card24
Installing an ISA Peripheral Card25
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Installing a CD-ROM Drive26
The M6Mi Sound Option27
Connecting Sound Devices27
Connecting the Telephony Option28
Section 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility29
Configuration29
Initial Bootup29
Setup29
Running the Setup Procedure31
Setting the Main Screen31
Setting the Advanced Screen36
Security Screen39
Power Screen42
Boot Screen44
Exit Screen46
Section 5 - Installing Sound Device Drivers47
About Device Drivers47
Installing the Sound Drivers48
Non-Warranty Service66
FCC Statement67
Declaration of Conformity68
Glossary69
Index73
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen10
Figure 2.1: M6Mi System Board12
Figure 2.2: M6Mi Back Panel Connections13
Figure 3.1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM22
Figure 3.2: Installing a PCI Card24
Figure 3.3: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card25
Figure 3.4: Connecting External Sound Devices27
Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen30
Figure 4.2: CMOS Main Screen31
Figure 4.3: IDE Device Submenu34
Figure 4.4: Advanced Screen36
Figure 4.5: Security Setup Screen39
Figure 4.6: Supervisor Password Submenu40
Figure 4.7: Power Screen42
Figure 4.8: Boot Screen44
Figure 4.9: Exit Screen46
List of Tables
Table 2.1: CPU Speed Selection13
Table 2.2: CPU Voltage Selection14
Table 2.3: AT Bus Clock Selection14
Table 2.4: Clear CMOS Selection14
Table 2.5: System Power On Selection15
Table 2.6: Optional Sound Selection15
Table 2.7: Case and Peripheral Connections15
Table 3.1: Memory Configurations20
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the M6Mi system board. The
high-performance M6Mi supports the most advanced
Pentium Pro microprocessor technology for demanding
workstation needs.
Based on the Intel 440FX PCIset, the M6Mi 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
12-Mbps rate and low-end devices that use only a 1.5Mbps subchannel.
The M6Mi is designed to fit into the most modern ATX
form factor. The ATX form factor allows critical components such as floppy drive connectors, chassis fan, CPU
and memory to be strategically located so that full length
cards can be used in all slots.
The M6Mi comes with many features. These include
support for Extended Data Out (EDO) and Fast Page
Mode (FPM) DRAM memory, Error Checking Correction (ECC), the Phoenix Plug and Play BIOS and an
optional feature for integrated 16-bit sound.
For energy efficiency, full support is provided for the
Green PC specification. 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 M6Mi includes the following features:
▲ Single ZIF socket 8
Intel P6, P6S and P6T
VRM header to supply CPU-specific voltages
▲ Intel 440FX PCIset with PIIX3 ISA bridge
SMC FDC37C93X Ultra I/O chip
▲ Three 32-bit PCI slots
Two 16-bit ISA slots
(One shared PCI or ISA slot)
▲ Up to 512K pipelined burst internal Level 2 cache
▲ Maximum memory - 384MB
▲ Supports FPM and EDO memory
ECC support via chipset
▲ Mode 4 enhanced IDE (supports up to four IDE devices)
▲ Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for desktop periph-
eral expansion
▲ Creative Labs VIBRA 16C Sound (optional)
▲ Telephony header for desktop video conferencing (op-
tional)
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Software Compatibility
The M6Mi 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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Before You Begin
This manual will familiarize you with the features, installation and use of your M6Mi. There are several symbols and
conventions used throughout this manual to help draw your
attention to a feature or to focus on important information:
When you see the Magnifying Glass, it refers
to something you should take a closer look at
before proceeding further.
When you see the Exclamation Mark, it gives
important information on avoiding damage.
Common Names
DRAMDynamic Random Access Memory
ECCError Checking and Correction
ECPExtended Capabilities Port
EDOExtended Data Out
EPPEnhanced Parallel Port
FPMFast Page Mode
IDEIntegrated Drive Electronics
PCIPeripheral Component Interconnect
SIMMSingle Inline Memory Module
USBUniversal Serial Bus
VRMVoltage Regulator Module
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Section
1
STATIC!
Before
handling the
M6Mi, be
properly
grounded by
using a
special wrist
or ankle
strap, or
touch a
safely
grounded
object.
Section 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.
1.Make backup copies of your installation and configuration diskettes.
2.Ground yourself to prevent damaging static discharge, then remove the M6Mi from its packaging.
3.Configure and verify the system board’s jumper settings (refer to Jumper Settings in Section 2).
4.Install the CPU and the system memory (refer to
Section 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
Section 3).
7.Now you can connect any optional devices (refer to
Section 3).
8.Turn the computer on and press the <F2> key
when you see the screen in Figure 1.1.
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Section 1: Quick Installation
Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen
9.Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings to
match your configuration. If installing an IDE drive,
select the IDE device you wish to configure. Press
ENTER with Autotype Fixed Disk selected and the
BIOS will automatically configure the drive for you
(refer to Section 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 Section 4).
11. Install your IDE CD-ROM drive and its device
drivers (refer to Section 3).
12. Install the sound controller device drivers (optional).
Refer to Section 5.
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Section 2: Configuring the M6Mi
Section
2
Configuring the M6Mi
Although the M6Mi system board is packaged in protective materials, it is important to use care while unpacking and setting up.
Static Electricity
The M6Mi 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
M6Mi via the solder pads surrounding one of its mounting holes. Once the M6Mi 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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M6Mi System Board
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Figure 2.1: M6Mi System Board
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Section 2: Configuring the M6Mi
M6Mi Back Panel Connections
Figure 2.2: M6Mi System Back Panel Connections
Jumper Settings
This section gives you the jumper settings used for the M6Mi system
board.
Table 2-1 lists the jumper settings to select the CPU speed.
Table 2-3 lists the jumper settings for the AT Bus clock.
JumperFunctionSettings
W12DefaultClose
Table 2-3: AT Bus Clock Selection
Table 2-4 lists the jumper 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 1-2 for the system to function
properly.)
NOTE: This will reset all BIOS default settings. Any changes
you have made will be lost.
JumperFunctionSettings
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W11Normal (default)
Clear CMOS
Table 2-4: Clear CMOS Selection
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Table 2-5 lists the jumper settings to enable the system power-on setting.
JumperFunctionSettings
W13Normal (default)
Reserved
Table 2-5: System P ower On Selection
Open
Close
Table 2-6 lists the jumper settings to select the optional onboard sound.
JumperFunctionSettings
W14Enable (default)
Disable
T ab le 2-6: Optional Sound Selection
Open
Close
Table 2-7 lists the case and peripheral connections.
ConnectorFunctionNotes
J1Power Module
J9Floppy Drive Connector
J10Primary IDE Port
J11Secondary IDE Port
J12Keyboard/Mouse Connector PS/2
J14USB Connectors
J15Serial Port (COM 2)Can be disabled at the CMOS
configuration screen
J16Serial Port (COM 1)Can be disabled at the CMOS
configuration screen
J17Parallel Port ConnectorCan be disabled at the CMOS
configuration screen
T ab le 2-7A: Case & P eripher al Connections
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ConnectorFunctionNotes
J28Power ConnectorATX standard
J29Front I/O Connector
"System Power On/Off1 - Power; 2 - Ground
"Infrared Port Connector
Note: Do not connect IR
devices to J29 and J30
simultaneously
This section explains how to install the M6Mi 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
Section 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 M6Mi is augmented by its support
for ECC, EDO DRAM memory and FPM DRAM memory.
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 M6Mi system board.
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Section 3: Installing the M6Mi
Installing the M6Mi
Installation of the M6Mi system board depends on the type
of case you use. The M6Mi is designed for the 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 M6Mi:
❏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 M6Mi for a typical configuration:
❏ATX chassis with standard hardware.
❏A high-quality ATX power supply capable of providing
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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System Memory
System memory is necessary to operate the M6Mi system
board. The M6Mi has six 32/36-bit SIMM sockets and can
be upgraded to 384 Megabytes of RAM. In addition, support is provided for Error Checking and Correction, Extended Data Out DRAM memory and Fast Page Mode
DRAM memory. This section explains the type of SIMMs
supported, list the rules for adding memory to the M6Mi,
give some examples of common memory configurations and
show how to physically install the new SIMMs.
SIMMs Supported
For long
term
reliability,
Micronics
recommends using
SIMMs with
tin-plated
contacts.
The use of
gold-plated
contacts
may conflict
with the tinalloy on the
SIMM
socket.
The M6Mi supports the following types of 60 or 70ns
SIMMs:
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. For example, 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, then
Bank 2.
❏Install the two types of memory in separate banks. The
memory will default to the speed of the slowest RAM
installed.
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Section 3: Installing the M6Mi
Memory Configurations
The following tables list the most common memory configurations. The memory available depends on the number
of SIMMs installed.
To install the SIMMs, locate the memory banks on the
system board and perform the following steps:
1.Hold the SIMM so that the notched edge is aligned
with the notch on the SIMM socket (Figure 3-1).
2.Insert the SIMM at a 45 degree angle.
3.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
To remove SIMMs, follow the steps below:
1.With both thumbs (or fingers), 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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Installing a CPU
The M6Mi is designed to support a variety of Intel Pentium
Pro processors. Follow the steps below to install a processor:
1.Turn off the computer and remove its cover.
2.Locate the ZIF socket illustrated in Figure 2-1.
3.Lift the lever of the socket.
4.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 selection jumpers are set correctly (refer to Section 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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Section 3: Installing the M6Mi
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Figure 3-3: Installing an ISA P eripheral Card
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Section 3: Installing the M6Mi
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 MPC2 compatible CD-ROM audio connector on the M6Mi
system board (J31).
4.Connect the power supply cable to the CD-ROM
drive's power connector.
Try to avoid
excessive
twists or
bends in the
cables that
might
damage
them or
interfere with
other
peripherals
in your
computer.
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 M6Mi Sound Option
You can connect external sound devices to your M6Mi
system board to take advantage of the optional sound
support (refer to Figure 2.1). The sound option includes 16bit stereo sound, a game/MIDI port and computer telephony support. See Section 5 for information on installing
sound device drivers.
Connecting Sound Devices
Figure 3-4: Connecting External Sound Devices
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Game Port
You can use the Game Port connector to connect an IBM
PC compatible joystick or a MIDI instrument.
Speaker Out
You may connect 4 or 8 ohm external speakers or headphones to the audio controller.
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.
Connecting the Telephony Option
The M6Mi system board can be upgraded to include a
header for computer telephony (pronounced teh - leh' fuh - nee) support. Telephony allows you to increase your
communications productivity. You can integrate facsimile
technology, sound and desktop video conferencing. The
telephony option is enabled by connecting your modem
cable to header J32.
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Section 4: The BIOS Setup Utility
Section
4
The BIOS Setup Utility
Configuration
After the M6Mi 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 M6Mi. 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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Section 4: The BIOS Setup Utility
After the system is turned on and goes through a memory
test, the Power-Up screen (Figure 4-1) will appear on
your monitor:
Figure 4-1: Power-Up Screen
When “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” appears at the
bottom of the screen, press the <F2> 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 M6Mi 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
the hard disks and to configure the video. This section
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 Disabled
(default), 2 Sectors, 4 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 Disabled.
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 (O/S 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 (O/S 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.
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.
Reset Configuration Data
Select Yes to reset Extended System Configuration Data
(ESCD) when you exit Setup. This selection allows the PnP
BIOS to detect your PCI and ISA PnP devices and reallocate resources to them. The default setting is No.
PCI Configuration
Use this selection for additional setup menus to configure
PCI devices.
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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 (MS-DOS, Novell
DOS or PC-DOS), set to DOS (default). If you are using
anything else, set to OTHER.
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Security Screen
The Security screen (Figure 4-5) 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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Section 4: The BIOS Setup Utility
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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Section 4: The BIOS Setup Utility
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 (Figure
4-7). To move between the categories, use the up and
down arrow keys <↑/↓>.
Figure 4-7: P o wer 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).
Standby Timeout
The Standby Timeout selection sets the amount of time
that elapses for the system to enter Standby Mode. Standby
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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., 80
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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Section 4: The BIOS Setup Utility
Boot Screen
The Boot screen allows you to configure the power-up
system configuration settings.
Figure 4-8: Boot Screen
Boot Sequence
This selection will read the diskette drive (default) and
the hard drive in sequence on boot.
Setup Prompt
If this selection is enabled, the message "Press F2 to enter
Setup" is displayed on boot. The default setting is Enabled.
POST Errors
If this selection is enabled (default) and an error occurs
on boot, the BIOS will display a SETUP entry or resume
prompt. If this selection is disabled, the system will always
attempt to boot.
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Floppy Check
This selection checks for the existence of a floppy drive.
The default setting is Enabled.
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Exit Screen
After you complete configuring the BIOS, select the Exit
screen.
Figure 4-9: Exit Screen
Choose “Save Changes and Exit” and reboot the computer. Your computer is ready for use.
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Section
5
Section 5: Installing Sound Device Drivers
Installing Sound Device Drivers
This section explains how to install the sound drivers
necessary to utilize the onboard sound support. Prior to
installing any drivers, follow the instructions in Section 3
on how to install a CD-ROM drive and how to connect
external sound devices.
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.
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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 Section 3.
1.Follow the instructions in Section 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.
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 A: Technical Information
Appendix
A
Technical Information
Specifications
Part Number:09-00264-01
Processor:Single ZIF socket 8
Intel Pentium Pro processor 150, 166,
180 and 200MHz processors.
VRM header to supply CPU-specific
voltages.
Chipset:Intel 440FX PCIset.
Intel PIIX 3.
SMC FDC37C93X Ultra I/O chip
CPU Clock Select: Frequency synthesizer chip.
Support for 60 and 66MHz CPU bus
Form Factor:ATX footprint
Expansion:Three 32-bit PCI slots
Two 16-bit ISA slots
(One shared PCI/ISA slot)
BIOS:Phoenix 4.0X Plug and Play BIOS on
1MB Flash.
Auto-detection of memory size
Auto-detection of EDO memory
Auto-configuration of IDE hard disk
types.
BIOS supports PIIX3 Bus Master IDE
RAM Capacity:Maximum memory - 384MB
Supports EDO memory
Keyboard/Mouse:PS/2 compatible.
Internal Cache:16K on-chip data cache (write back)
I/O Ports:Two high speed serial ports (16550 compatible)
Enhanced Parallel Port with ECP and EPP support
Infrared support for IrDA and ASK-IR
Two USB ports for desktop peripheral expansion
Floppy Port:Supports two floppy drives
(2.88MB, 1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720K, 360K).
PCI IDE Ports:Supports up to four IDE devices
Mode 4 Enhanced IDE with Bus Mastering
Multiple sector transfer support
Auto detection of add-in IDE board
Environmental Specifications
The environment in which the M6Mi is located is critical.M i cronics
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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Appendix A: Technical Information
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 Support
▲ Electronic Bulletin Board Service (BBS)
▲ Return Materials Authorization (RMA)
▲ Fax-On-Demand
▲ World Wide Web
▲ Customer 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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ServiceHoursCountryTelephone Number
Technical Suppo rt - Live phone help
from Technical Suppo rt Enginee rs
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 helpf ul in formati on
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
(510) 661-3000
(510) 651-6982 (Fax)
France
Europe
France
Germany
Taiwan
+33 (1) 45 43 56 26
+33 (1) 45 43 17 78 (Fax)
UK
+44 (1256) 844899
+44 (1256) 364222 (Fax)
USAUK(510) 651-6837
14400 baud rate, Parity=N,
Data Bits=8, Stop Bits=1
YMODE M and ZMOD EM
(recommended file transfer
protocols)
+44 (1256) 363373
The following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST)
messages, possible causes and solutions.
MessagePossible Caus eSolution
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 DRIV E
A TYPE
INCORRECT DRIV E
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.
Extende d m em ory not
working or conf igured
properly.
Memory failure in
System, Extended, or
Shadow memory.
The hard dis k is not
confi gured or working
properly.
The controller card has
failed.
Floppy dr ive A: not set
correctly in Setup.
Floppy dr ive A: not set
correctly in Setup.
NVRAM chip is bad.Requires repair of system
The keybo ard or
keyboard controller
failed.
A key is jamm ed 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.
Replace defective
memory.
Replace defective
memory.
Rerun SETUP and check
connections, or replace
hard disk.
Check configuration and
connections, or replace
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 jammed or dirty.
Unlock the keyswitch.
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Appendix B: POST Messages
MessagePossible CauseSolution
MONI TOR TYPE
DOES NOT M ATCH
CMOS
OPERATING
SYSTEM NOT
FOUND
Monitor type not
correctly identified 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 CH ECK 1
nnnn
PARITY CH ECK 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 test.
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
incorr ectly.
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. Repl ace cache
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.R ep la ce def e ctive RAM.
Timer test failed.Requires repair of system
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Appendix C: Beep and POST Codes
Appendix
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 M6Mi 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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CodeBeepsP OST Routi n e Descri ptio n
02Verify Real Mode.
04Get CPU type.
06Initialize system hardware.
08Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values.
09Get in POST Reg.
0AInitialize CPU registers.
0CInitialize cache initial POST values.
OEInitialize I/O.
OFInitialize the localbus IDE.
10Initialize Power Management.
11Load alternate registers with initial POST values.
12Jump to UserPatch0.
14Initial ize key boa rd contr oller .
162-2-3BIOS ROM checksum.
188254 timer initialization.
1A8237 DMA controller initialization.
1CReset Programmable Interrupt Controller.
203-1-1Test DRAM refresh.
223-1-3Test 8742 Keyboard Controller.
24Set ES segment register to 4 GB.
28Autosize DRAM.
2AClear 512K base RAM.
2C3-4-1Test 512K base address lines.
2E3-4-3Test 512K base memory.
32Test CPU bus-clock frequency.
34Test CMOS RAM.
35Initialize alternate chipset registers.
37Reinitialize the chipset (MB only).
38Shadow system BIOS ROM.
39Reini tial ize the cac he (M B only) .
3AAutosize cache.
3CConfigure advanced chipset registers.
3DLoad alternate registers with CMOS values.
40Set initial CPU speed.
42Initialize interrupt vectors.
44Initialize BIOS interrupts.
462-1-2-3Check ROM copyright notice.
47Initi alize manager for PCI Option ROMs.
48Check video confi gur ati on against CMOS .
49Initi alize PCI bus and devices.
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CodeBeepsPOST Routine Description
4AInitialize all video adapters in system.
4CShadow video BIOS ROM.
4EDisplay copyright notice.
50Display CPU type and speed.
51Initialize EISA board.
52Test keyboard.
54Set key click if enabled.
56Enable keyboard.
582-2-3-1Test for unexpected interrupt s.
5ADisplay prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”.
5CTest RAM between 512 and 640k.
60Test extended memory.
62Test extended memory address lines.
64Jump to UserPatch1.
66Configure advanced cache registers.
68Enable external and CPU caches.
6ADisplay external cache size.
6CDisplay shadow message.
6EDisplay non-disposable segments.
70Display error messages.
72Check for configuration errors.
74Test real-time clock.
76Check for keyboard errors.
7CSet up hardware interrupt vectors.
7ETest coprocessor if present.
80Disable onboard I/O ports.
82Detect and install external RS232 ports.
84Detect and install external parallel ports.
86Re-initialize on-board I/O ports.
88Initialize BIOSData Area.
8AInitialize Extended BIOS Data Area.
8CInitialize floppy controll er.
90Initialize hard-disk controller.
91Initialize localbu s hard-disk controll er .
92Jump to UserPatch2.
93Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards.
94Disable A20 address line.
96Clear huge ES segment register.
98Search for option ROMs.
9AShadow option ROMs.
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CodeBeepsPOST Routine Description
9CSet up Power Management.
9EEnable hardware interrupts.
A0Set time of day.
A2Check key lock.
A4Initialize typematic rate.
A8Erase F2 prompt.
AAScan for F2 keystroke.
ACEnter SETUP.
AEClear in-POST flag.
B0Check for errors.
B2POST done - prepare to boot operating system.
B4One beep.
B6Check password (optional).
B8Clear global descriptor table.
BCClear parity checkers.
BEClear scr een (optional) .
BFCheck virus and backup reminders.
C0Try to boot with INT 19.
D0Interrupt handler error.
D2Unknown interrupt error.
D4Pending Interrupt.
D6Initialize option ROM error.
D8Shutdown error.
DAEx tended Block Move.
DCShutdown 10 error.
The following are for boot block in Flash ROM:
E2Initialize the chipset.
E3Initialize refresh counter.
E4Check for Forced Flash.
E5Check HW status of ROM.
E6BIOS ROM is OK.
E7Do a co mplete RAM test.
E8Do OEM initialization.
E9Initialize interrupt controller.
EARead in the bootstrap code.
EBInitialize all vectors.
ECBoot the Flash program.
EDInitialize the boot device.
EEBoot code w as read OK.
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Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types
Appendix
D
Hard Disk Drive Types
The following table lists the hard disk types supported by
the M6Mi.
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 MS-DOS 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
will be either “FSH” (or FSH20, FSH20G, etc.) or
“PHLASH.” 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. For example, to update the M6Mi to
BIOS version 01, you would type:
PHLASH M6Mi_01.ROM [ENTER]
4) Once the FLASH process has begun, select [Y]es, if
prompted, to allow auto-sensing of the part (the
FLASH chip itself).
5) 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.)
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Appendix E: Updating the System BIOS
If you prefer to send your system board in for the upgrade,
the RMA department offers this service free of charge if
your system board is under warranty.
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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.
The exclusive remedy of the purchaser under this warranty
above will be repair or replace at Micronics’ option, but if for
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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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Declaration of Conformity
Application of Council Directives 89/336/EEC. Standards to
which the conformity is declared:
EN55022EN50082-1
Manufacturer's Name:Micronics Computers, Inc.
Manufacturers Address:221 Warren Avenue
Fremont, California 94539
USA
Tel: (510) 651-2300
Fax: (510) 651-9450
Type of Equipment:Pentium Pro 150/166/200
Mid Tower Personal Computer
Model Name:M6Mi
Tested by:Rockford Engineering Services, Inc.
9959 Calaveras Road
Sunol, CA. 94586-0543
USA
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Test EngineersJohn Y. Chan/Micronics
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I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the specified equipment conforms to the directives and standards listed above.
Ming Ming Hsu
Vice President of Engineering
May 29, 1996
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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.
486DX - A type of 32-bit CPU with a
built-in math-coprocessor and internal cache.
486DX2 - A 486DX CPU where the
internal speed of the CPU operates at
twice the external speed.
486DX4 - A 486DX CPU where the
internal speed of the CPU operates at
three times the external speed.
486SX - A 486DX CPU with no mathcoprocessor.
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.
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 an peripheral card to control the bus without requiring intervention of the CPU.
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.
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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.
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 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.
EISA - An acronym for Extended Industry Standard Architecture. EISA
is a bus design standard which is fully
backward compatible with the ISA
bus. Although it is a 32-bit bus, it only
runs at 8MHz. See PCI, VESA Local
Bus and ISA.
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.
ECP - An acronym for Extended 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.
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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.
Glossary
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 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. As of
this writing, Pentium is the highest
performing X86 processor available.
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.
SIMM - An acronym for Standard
Inline Memory Module. A small
printed circuit board containing
memory chips.
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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 - A measurement for very
large storage capacity. One Terabyte
is equivalent one-thousand gigabytes,
one-million megabytes, or
1,099,511,627,766 bytes.
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.
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
operates at the speed of the
computer’s CPU. See PCI, EISA and
ISA.
VGA - An acronym for Video Graphics Array. A standard for monitor displays.
VRM - An acronym for Voltage Regulator Module. A power module that
regulates voltage to the CPU.
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Index
A
ATX
Chassis - 18
Form Factor - 5
Power Supply - 18
B
Back Panel Connections - 13
Battery Disposal - 51
Beep and POST Codes - 57
BIOS
Configuration - 29
Setup - 29
Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 53
Index
C
Configuring the M6Mi - 11
D
Diagram (M6Mi) - 12
E
Extended Data Out (EDO) Memory - 17, 19
Environmental Specifications - 50
Error Checking (ECC) - 17, 19