Star Micronics D6-IN User Manual

D6-IN Pentium Pro

PCI/ISA

System Board Manual

Document Number: 06-00286-01, Rev. 2A

September 1996

221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085

Copyright Notices

Copyright  1996 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information contained

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in the D6-IN 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
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from Micronics.

Portions of the Manual

Portions of this manual were copied (with permission) from Phoenix
Technologies, Ltd. and Micro Computer Systems, Inc. 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.

D6-IN System Board Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Features 6
Software Compatibility 7
Before You Begin 8

Chapter 1 - Quick Installation 9

Installing the D6-IN 9

Chapter 2 - Configuring the D6-IN 11

Static Electricity 11
Office Environment 11
D6-IN System Board 12
Jumper Settings 13

Chapter 3 - Installing the D6-IN 15

Introduction 15
System Memory Support 15
Installing the D6-IN 16

Tools Required 16
Equipment Required 16

System Memory 17

SIMMs Supported 17
Upgrading Rules 17

Mixing EDO and FPM Memory 18
Memory Configurations 19
Installing the SIMMs 21

Removing SIMMs 21
Installing a CPU 22
Installing a PCI Peripheral Card 23
Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 24

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Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility 25

Configuration 25
Initial Bootup 25
Setup 25
Running the Setup Procedure 27
Setting the Main Screen 27
Setting the Advanced Screen 32
Security Screen 35
Power Screen 38
Boot Screen 41

Exit Screen 42

Appendix A - Technical Information 43

Specifications 43
Environmental Specifications 44

Temperature Range 44

Relative Humidity 44
Battery Disposal 45
Technical Support 46
Online Services 47

Appendix B - Post Messages 49

Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes 51

Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types 55

Appendix E - Updating the System BIOS 57

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Appendix F - Warranties and Notices 59

Limited Warranty 59
FCC Statement 61
Declaration of Conformity 62

Glossary 63

Index 67

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List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10
Figure 2.1: D6-IN System Board 12
Figure 3.1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM 21
Figure 3.2: Installing a PCI Card 23
Figure 3.3: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 24
Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen 26
Figure 4.2: CMOS Main Screen 27
Figure 4.3: IDE Device Submenu 30
Figure 4.4: Advanced Screen 32
Figure 4.5: Security Setup Screen 35
Figure 4.6: Supervisor Password Submenu 36
Figure 4.7: Power Screen 38
Figure 4.8: Boot Screen 41
Figure 4.9: Exit Screen 42

List of Tables

Table 2.1: CPU Speed Selection 13
Table 2.2: Real-time Clock Selection 13
Table 2.3: Case and Peripheral Connections 14
Table 3.1: Memory Configurations 19

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Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the D6-IN system board. The
high-performance D6-IN supports the most advanced
Pentium Pro microprocessor technology for demanding
workstation needs.

Based on the Intel 440FX PCIset, the D6-IN provides the
speed and performance necessary to address the most
intensive computational applications. Enhanced PCI
throughput, Mode 4 IDE and optional 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 D6-IN 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 the Phoenix Plug and Play BIOS.

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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Introduction

Features

The D6-IN includes the following features:

Single ZIF socket 8

Intel Pentium Pro 150-200MHz

Integrated Voltage Regulator

Auto-detection of CPU voltage

Intel 440FX PCI chipset

Intel PIIX 3

SMC FDC37C93X Ultra I/O chip

Four 32-bit PCI slots

Three 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

Six 32/36-bit 72-pin SIMM sockets

Support for up to 384MB of onboard system memory

Supports FPM and EDO memory

ECC support via chipset (36-bit SIMM)

Primary and Secondary 40-pin IDE connectors

Mode 4 enhanced IDE

Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for desktop

peripheral expansion (optional)

Floppy controller for two floppy drives (supports 2.88MB,

1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720K or 360K floppy drives)

Two high speed NS16550 compatible serial ports

AT style keyboard and mouse connectors

(PS/2 style optional)

Bi-directional parallel port (ECP and EPP compatible)

One Infrared port (IrDA compatible)

Field upgradeable Flash Phoenix BIOS

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Introduction

Software Compatibility

The D6-IN system board has been thoroughly tested for
compatibility with a variety of operating systems and envi­ronments, including:

Windows 95 and Windows NT
OS/2 Warp
SCO UNIX and Open Desktop
Novell Netware
MS-DOS 5.0 and 6.2
PC-DOS

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Introduction

This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa­tion and use of your D6-IN. 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

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
SIMM Single Inline Memory Module
USB Universal Serial Bus
VRM Voltage Regulator Module

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.

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Chapter

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STATIC!

Before
handling the
D6-IN, 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 D6-IN

1. Make backup copies of your installation and configu­ration diskettes.

2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static dis­charge, then remove the D6-IN 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 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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Chapter 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 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).

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Chapter 2: Configuring the D6-IN

Chapter

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Configuring the D6-IN

Although the D6-IN system board is packaged in protec­tive materials, it is important to use care while unpack­ing and setting up.

Static Electricity

The D6-IN 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
D6-IN via the solder pads surrounding one of its mount­ing holes. Once the D6-IN 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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Figure 2.1: D6-IN System Board

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Chapter 2: Configuring the D6-IN

Jumper Settings

This section gives you the jumper settings used for the D6-IN system
board.

Table 2-1: Jumper settings to select the speed of the CPU.

CPU

W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6

Speed
150 MHz 60 x 2.5 Open Close Close Close Close Open
166 MHz 66 x 2.5 Open Close Close Close Open Close
180 MHz 60 x 3.0 Close Open Close Close Close Open
200 MHz 66 x 3.0 Close Open Close Close Open Close

T ab le 2-1: CPU Speed Selection

Table 2-2: Jumper settings to reset the real-time clock.

Jumper Function Settings

W7 Normal

Clear CMOS

Table 2-2: Real-time Cloc k Selection

1-2
2-3

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Table 2-3: Case and peripheral connections.

Connector Function Notes

J1 External Mouse Connector AT version
J2 Keyboard Connector AT version

J4 & J3 PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse

PS/2 version

Connector

J9 Serial Port (COM 1) Can be disabled at the CMOS

configuration screen
J10 Power Connector
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 CPU Fan 1 - +12V Power; 2 - Ground

J31 Reset Switch 1 - Ground; 2 - Reset
J32 IDE LED 1 - IDE; 2 - Positive
J33 Turbo LED 1 - Ground; 2 - Positive
J34 Speaker 1 - Speaker; 2,3 - No Connect;

4 - Positive
J35 Keylock Switch 1 - Power; 2 - No Connect;

3 - Ground; 4 - Keyboard Lock;

5 - Ground
J37 Infrared Port Connector 1 - Receive Data; 2 - Ground;

3 - Transmit Data; 4 - +5V DC

Table 2-3: Case & P eripher al Connections

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Chapter 3: Installing the D6-IN

Chapter

3

Installing the D6-IN

Introduction

This chapter explains how to install the D6-IN 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 D6-IN is augmented by its support
for Error Checking and Correction (ECC), Extended
Data Out (EDO) DRAM memory and Fast Page Mode
(FPM) DRAM memory. It supports Error Checking and
Correction 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 D6-IN system board.

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Installing the D6-IN

Installation of the D6-IN system board depends on the
type of case you use. The D6-IN is a Baby AT size system
board and may be installed into most cases. NOTE: If you
are unfamiliar with installing a system board, Micronics
highly recommends that you read the computer user’s
manual or contact your dealer’s technical support de­partment.

Tools Required

Micronics recommends using the following tools to in­stall the D6-IN:

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 D6-IN for a typical configuration:

Chassis with standard hardware.
A high-quality power supply capable of providing

continuous power within a 5 volt range. A power
filter may be used with a noisy AC power source.

Standard AT 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 devices, commonly known as SIMMs,
are necessary to operate the D6-IN system board. The
D6-IN has six 32/36-bit SIMM sockets for a maximum of
384 Megabytes of RAM. In addition, support is provided
for Extended Data Out (EDO) DRAM memory and Fast
Page Mode (FPM) DRAM memory. This section will
explain the type of SIMMs supported, list the rules for
adding memory to the D6-IN, give some examples of
common memory configurations and show how to physi­cally install the new SIMMs.

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.

SIMMs Supported

The D6-IN supports the following types of 60 or 70ns
SIMMs:

4MB (1MBx32/36)
8MB (2MBx32/36)
16MB (4MBx32/36)
32MB (8MBx32/36)
64MB (16MBx32/36)

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. 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.

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Mixing EDO and FPM Memory

The D6-IN can handle a combination of EDO and FPM
memory. The memory will default to the speed of the
slowest RAM installed.

Follow the rules below:

Install the two types of memory in separate banks.
(For example, install EDO memory in Bank 0 and
FPM memory in Bank 1.)

When installing SIMMs, fill Bank 0, then Bank 1,
then Bank 2.

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Memory Configurations

There is no
need to set
any jumpers.
When you
reboot, the
size and
type of
memory are
automatically
detected.

The following tables list the most common memory
configurations. The memory available depends on the
number of SIMMs installed.

Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2

8MB (2) 1MBx32/36
16MB (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
16MB (2) 2MBx32/36
24MB (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
24MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
32MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
32MB (2) 4MBx32/36
40MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
40MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
48MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36
48MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
48MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36
56MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
64MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36
64MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36
64MB (2) 8MBx32/36
72MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
72MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

T ab le 3-1: Memory Configurations

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Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2

80MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
80MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36
80MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36
96MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36
96MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

96MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36
128MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36
128MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36
128MB (2) 16MBx32/36
160MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36
160MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36
160MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36
192MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36
192MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36
192MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36
256MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36
256MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36
384MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36

T able 3-1: Memory Configurations

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