M6Me Pentium Pro

PCI/EISA
System Board Manual

Document Number: 06-00271-01, Rev. 2A

August 1996
221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085
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has2 been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Micronics
assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in
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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date

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 Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Features 6
Software Compatibility 7
Before You Begin 8

Chapter 1 - Quick Installation 9

Installing the M6Me 9

Chapter 2 - Configuring the M6Me 11

Static Electricity 11
Office Environment 11
M6Me System Board 12
Jumper Settings 13

Chapter 3 - Installing the M6Me 17

Introduction 17
System Memory Support 17
Installing the M6Me 18
Tools Required 18
Equipment Required 18
System Memory 19
SIMMs Supported 19
Upgrading Rules 19
Mixing EDO and FPM Memory 20
Memory Configurations 21
Installing the SIMMs 25
Removing SIMMs 25
Installing a CPU 26
Installing a PCI Peripheral Card 27
Installing an EISA Peripheral Card 28
Installing a Plug and Play Card 29

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 Connecting the Graphics Option 30
Connecting the SCSI Option 31

Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility 33

Configuration 33
Initial Bootup 33
Setup 33
Running the Setup Procedure 35
Setting the Main Screen 35
Setting the Advanced Screen 40
Boot Screen 43
Security Screen 45
Exit Screen 48

Chapter 5 - The EISA Utility 49

Introduction 49
When Should You Run the EISA Utility? 49
What You Will Need 49
Starting the Utility 50
Main Menu 51
Step 1: Important EISA Configuration Information 51
Step 2: Add or Remove Boards 52
Step 3: View or Edit Details 54
Step 4: Examine Switches or Print Report 56
Step 5: Save and Exit 56

Chapter 6 - Installing Device Drivers 57

About Device Drivers 57
Installing the Video Drivers 57
Windows 95 57
Windows NT 58
Installing the SCSI Drivers 58

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Appendix A - Technical Information 59
Specifications 59
Environmental Specifications 60
Temperature Range 60
Relative Humidity 60
Battery Disposal 61
Technical Support 62
Online Services 63

Appendix B - Post Messages 65

Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes 67

Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types 71

Appendix E - Updating the System BIOS 73

Limited Warranty 75

Non-Warranty Service 76

FCC Statement 77

Declaration of Conformity 78

Glossary 79

Index 83

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 List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10
Figure 2.1: M6Me System Board 12
Figure 3.1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM 25
Figure 3.2: Installing a PCI Card 27
Figure 3.3: Installing an EISA Card 28
Figure 3.4: Installing a Plug and Play Card 29
Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen 34
Figure 4.2: CMOS Main Screen 35
Figure 4.3: IDE Device Submenu 37
Figure 4.4: Advanced Screen 40
Figure 4.5: Boot Screen 43
Figure 4.6: Security Setup Screen 45
Figure 4.7: Supervisor Password Submenu 46
Figure 4.8: Exit Screen 48
Figure 5.1: EISA Configuration Introduction Screen 50
Figure 5.2: EISA Configuration Main Menu 51
Figure 5.3: Add or Remove Boards Screen 52
Figure 5.4: Adding an EISA Configuration (CFG) File 53
Figure 5.5: View or Edit Details Menu 54
Figure 5.6: Advanced Submenu 55

List of Tables
Table 2.1: CPU Clock Ratio Speed Selection 13
Table 2.2: System Power-On Selection 13
Table 2.3: CPU Clock Selection 14
Table 2.4: Clear ECMOS Selection 14
Table 2.5: Reset the Realtime Clock 14
Table 2.6: Optional Onboard SCSI Selection 15
Table 2.7: Optional Onboard VGA Selection 15
Table 2.8: Optional Onboard Ultra Wide SCSI Selection 15
Table 2.9: Case and Peripheral Connections 16
Table 3.1: Memory Configurations 21

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the M6Me system board. The
M6Me is the highest performing advanced dual proces-
sor solution for the industry's most demanding worksta-
tion and server applications.

Based on the Intel 440FX PCIset, the M6Me supports the

most advanced processor architecture, the Pentium Proâ,
which provides the speed and performance necessary to
address the most intensive computational applications.
Integrated Ultra Wide SCSI (up to 40MB/s transfer rate),
64-bit PCI video, PCI and EISA slots and up to 512K
Level 2 cache on the CPU make this board powerful and
feature rich.

Designed to fit into the standard AT case, the flexible

M6Me also features support for Fast Page Mode (FPM)
and Extended Data Out (EDO) DRAM advanced
memory and Error Checking and Correction (ECC).

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 M6Me includes the following features:

Dual ZIF socket 8 for Intel Pentium Pro 150-200MHz.

Dual VRM headers to supply CPU-specific voltages

Intel 440FX PCIset

Intel PCEB/ESC EISA Bridge
SMC FDC37C93X Ultra I/O chip

16K Level 1 Write Back cache on the CPU chip

256K or 512K Level 2 Cache in CPU package

Three 32-bit PCI slots, one is a shared PCI/EISA slot

Six 32-bit EISA slots
Three add-in PCI Bus Master devices

Eight 32/36-bit 72-pin (double-sided) SIMM sockets to

accommodate up to 512MB of onboard system memory

Supports FPM and EDO DRAM memory

ECC support via chipset

Fast Wide SCSI Bus Mastering controller, 50 pin SCSI

connector, 68 pin SCSI connector (Ultra-Wide SCSI),
EZ-SCSI drivers (optional)

Cirrus Logic 5436 64-bit graphics accelerator with 1MB

frame buffer (expandable to 2MB), Resolutions sup-
ported: 640x480x24, 800x600x16, 1024x768x16,
1280x1024x16, Video cable with VGA connector
(optional)

Primary 40-pin IDE connectors (ISA)

Floppy controller for two floppy drives (supports 2.88MB,

1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720K or 360K floppy drives)
auto detection of add-in floppy controllers

Two high speed NS16550 compatible serial ports

PS/2 style keyboard and mouse connectors

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 Bi-directional parallel port (ECP and EPP compatible)

Field upgradeable Flash Phoenix BIOS

Software Compatibility
The M6Me system board has been thoroughly tested for
compatibility with a variety of operating systems and envi-
ronments, 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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 Before You Begin
This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa-
tion and use of your M6Me. 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 shouldtake a closer look at
before proceeding further.

When you see the Exclamation Mark, it gives

important information on avoiding damage.

Common Names
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
ECC Error Checking and Correction
EDO Extended Data Out
EISA Extended Industry Standard Architecture
FPM Fast Page Mode
IDE Integrated Drive Electronics
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
SIMM Single Inline Memory Module
VRM Voltage Regulator Module

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 Chapter 1: Quick Installation

Chapter
Quick Installation

1 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 M6Me

1. Make backup copies of your installation and configu-
STATIC! ration diskettes.
Before
handling the 2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static dis-
M6Me, be charge, then remove the M6Me from its packaging.
properly
grounded by 3. Configure and verify the system board’s jumper set-
using a
special wrist
tings (refer to Jumper Settings in Chapter 2).
or ankle
strap, or 4. Install the CPU and the system memory (refer to
touch a Chapter 3).
safely
grounded 5. Install the system board into the chassis and make all
object.
necessary case connections.

6. Install any PCI and EISA add-on peripherals (refer

to Chapter 3).

7. Now you can connect any optional devices (refer to

Chapter 3).

8. Turn the computer on and press the <F2> key

when you see the screen in Figure 1.1.

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Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen

9. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings to

match yourconfiguration. 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 Ad-
vanced and Security menu. Whenfinished, go to the
exit screen, select “Save Changes and Exit” and you
are finished with the BIOS configuration (see Chap-
ter 4).

11. Install the SCSI device drivers (optional). Refer to

Chapter 6.

12. Install the video device drivers (optional). Refer to

Chapter 6.

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Chapter
Configuring the M6Me

2 Although the M6Me system board is packaged in protec-

tive materials, it is important to use care while unpack-
ing and setting up.

Static Electricity
The M6Me 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 you
hands to a safely grounded object. After you have
grounded yourself, ground the M6Me via the solder pads
surrounding one of its mounting holes.

Once the M6Me 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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M6Me System Board

Figure 2.1: M6Me System Board

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Jumper Settings
This chapter gives you the jumper settings used for the M6Me system
board.

Table 2-1: Jumper settings to select the clock ratio speed of the CP

Clock Ratio Jumper

W7 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8
2:1 " Close Close Close Close
2.5:1 " Close Close Close Open
3:1 " Close Close Open Close
3.5:1 " Close Close Open Open
4:1 " Close Open Close Close
4.5:1 " Close Open Close Open
5:1 " Close Open Open Close
5.5:1 " Close Open Open Open

Table 2-1: Clock Ratio Settings

Table 2-2: Jumper settings to set the system power on setting. NOTE
Set pins 1-2 only if your power supply has the Soft Power optio
Default setting is 0-1.

Jumper Function Settings

W12 Soft Power 1-2
Forced On (for power 2-3
cycling

Table 2-2: Power On Setting

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Table 2-3: Jumper settings for the CPU clock selection. The CPU
speed is determined by the External Bus speed selection jumper
(W8) and the Speed Ratio (W7). Table 2-3 shows typical settings.

CPU W8 W7 W7 W7 W7
Speed 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8
120 MHz 60 x 2.0 Close Close Close Close Close
133 MHz 66 x 2.0 Open Close Close Close Close
150 MHz 60 x 2.5 Close Close Close Close Open
166 MHz 66 x 2.5 Open Close Close Close Open
180 MHz 66 x 3.0 Close Close Close Open Close
200 MHz 66 x 3.0 Open Close Close Open Close

Table 2-3: CPU Clock Settings

Table 2-4: Jumper settings to clear the EISA 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

Jumper Function Settings

W9 Normal (default) 1-2
Clear ECMOS 2-3

Table 2-4: Clear ECMOS Settings

Table 2-5: Jumper settings to reset the realtime clock.

Jumper Function Settings

W13 Normal (default) 1-2
Reset RTC 2-3

Table 2-5: Reset Realtime Clock

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Table 2-6: Jumper settings to select the onboard SCSI.

Jumper Function Settings

W10 Normal (default) 1-2
Disable SCSI 2-3

Table 2-6: Onboard SCSI Setting

Table 2-7: Jumper settings to select the onboard VGA.

Jumper Function Settings

W11 Normal (default) 1-2
Disable VGA 2-3

Table 2-7: Onboard VGA Setting

Table 2-8: Jumper settings to select the Ultra Wide SCSI

detection.

Jumper Function Settings

W14 Auto-detect (default) 1-2
Ultra-Wide SCSI 2-3

Table 2-8: Onboard Ultra Wide SCSI Setting

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Table 2-9: Case and peripheral connections.

Connectors Function Notes

J14 Speaker 14 - Speaker; 17 - +5V DC
J21 Keylock 21 - Keylock; 22 - Ground
J22 Infared Port Connector 1 - IRRX; 2 - Ground; 3 - IRTX;
4 - +5 V
J24 Parallel Port Can be disabled at the CMOS
configuration screen
J25, J26 COM1, COM2 Ports Can be disabled at the CMOS
configuration screen
J27 Floppy Drive
J28 PS/2 Mouse
J30 PS/2 Keyboard
J32 IDE Connector
J33 IDE LED 23 - Positive; 24 - Negative
J34 AT Power Supply ±5.5 V and ±12 V

J35 Power Supply 3.3 V

J36, J37 Voltage Regulator

J38 Turbo LED 25 - Positive; 26 - Ground
J39, J40 CPU Fan 1 - 12+V Power; 2 - Ground
J41 Reset 12 - Reset; 13 - Ground
J42 SCSI 50-pin Cable Fast Wide SCSI
Connector (optional)
J43 SCSI 68-pin Cable Ultra Wide SCSI
Connector (optional)
J44 VESA Feature Connector Standard 26-pin
J45 VGA Cable Connector Standard 15-pin D-shell
J46 Soft Power Standby +5V
and Signal Connector
J47 Soft Power Switch
J53 Additional +5V Power

Table 2-9: Case & Peripheral Connections

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Chapter
Installing the M6Me

3 Introduction
This chapter explains how to install the M6Me 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 prob-
lems 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 M6Me is augmented by its support
for Error Checking and Correction (ECC), Extended
Data Out (EDO) DRAM memory and Fast Page Mode
(FPM) DRAM memory. The M6Me allows vast memory
capability without worrying about memory errors. It
does this by providing ECC which enables parity check-
ing to detect and correct memory errors.

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 conven-
tional DRAM memory. The result is an improvement in
memory-access performance on the M6Me system board.

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Installing the M6Me

Installation of the M6Me system board depends on the
type of case you use. The M6Me is designed for the
standard AT form factor and is likely to be limited to
tower 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 in-
stall the M6Me:
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 M6Me for a typical configuration:
Chassis with standard hardware (tower case prefer-
able).
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.
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 devices, commonly known as SIMMs,
are necessary to operate the M6Me system board. The
M6Me has eight 32/36-bit SIMM sockets and can be
upgraded to 512 Megabytes of RAM. In addition, support
is provided for Error Checking (ECC), Extended Data
Out (EDO) DRAM memory and Fast Page Mode (FPM)
DRAM memory. This chapter will explain the type of
SIMMs supported, list the rules for adding memory to the
M6Me, give some examples of common memory configu-
rations and show how to physically install the new SIMMs.

For long SIMMs Supported

term
reliability, The M6Me supports the following types of 60 or 70ns
Micronics SIMMs:
recom-
mends using 4MB (1MBx32/36)
SIMMs with
tin-plated
8MB (2MBx32/36)
contacts. 16MB (4MBx32/36)
The use of 32MB (8MBx32/36)
gold-plated
contacts 64MB (16MBx32/36)
may conflict
with the tin-
alloy on the
SIMM
Upgrading Rules
socket.
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.

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Mixing EDO and FPM Memory

The M6Me 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.)

NOTE: Mixing EDO and FPM memory is not recom-

mended.

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Memory Configurations
There is no The following tables list the most common memory
need to set
any jumpers. configurations. The memory available depends on the
When you number of SIMMs installed.
reboot, the
size and
type of Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3
memory are
8MB (2) 1MBx32/36
automatically
detected. 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) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

32MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

32MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

32MB (2) 4MBx32/36

40MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

40MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

40MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

48MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (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) 1MBx32/36

56MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

56MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

56MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

64MB (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

64MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

64MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

64MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

64MB (2) 8MBx32/36

Table 3-1: Memory Configurations

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Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3

72MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

72MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

72MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

80MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

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

80MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

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

80MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

88MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

88MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

88MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

96MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

96MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

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

96MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

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

104MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

104MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

104MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

112MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

112MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

112MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

112MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

120MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

128MB (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

128MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

128MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

128MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36

128MB (2) 16MBx32/36

Table 3-1: Memory Configurations

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Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3

192MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36

200MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

200MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

200MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

208MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

208MB (2) 168MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

208MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

208MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

216MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

224MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

224MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

224MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

224MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

232MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

240MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

256MB (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36

256MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

256MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36

256MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36

264MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

264MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36

272MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

272MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

272MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

280MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

288MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

288MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

288MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

296MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

Table 3-1: Memory Configurations

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Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3

304MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

320MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

320MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36

320MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36

328MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

336MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

352MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

384MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36

384MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36

392MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 1MBx32/36

400MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

416MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

448MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36

512MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36

Table 3-1: 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 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 intoplace (past the release tabs).

Removing SIMMs
To remove SIMMs, follow the steps below:

1. With both thumbs (or fingers), press the release tabs

away from thesocket.

2. With the SIMM free from the release tabs, lift the
module up andplace in an anti-static bag or package.

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Installing a CPU
The M6Me is designed to support dual Pentium Pro
processors. Follow the steps below to install the main or
second 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 onprocessor
the 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 cor-

rectly (refer to Chapter 2 - Jumper Settings).

7. If you are only installing the upgrade processor, you

do not need change
to any jumpers or BIOS settings.
The system will automatically recognize the new
processor.

NOTE: If your operating system supports dual processors,

you may need to reconfigure or reinstall your operating
system. Refer to your software documentation for more
information.

WARNING: Pentium Pro processors require a heat-sink

with a cooling fan. Failure to provide adequate cooling of the
processor may seriously affect system performance or cause
permanent damage to the processor.

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Installing a PCI Peripheral Card

Micronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripherals
that meet the PCI 2.1 specifications. Follow the steps
below to install a PCI card:

1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.

2. Choose an unused PCI slot and remove the slot

cover.

3. Insert the card with the bottom edge level to the slot.
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 driv-
ers.

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Installing an EISA Peripheral Card

Micronics EISA slots accommodate all EISA peripherals
that meet the EISA standard. Follow the steps below to
install an EISA card:

1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.

2. Choose an unused EISA 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 card’s documentation for additional

instructions regardinginstallation and software driv-
ers.

8. Run the EISA configuration utility discussed in

Chapter 5.

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Installing a Plug & Play Card

Micronics EISA slots accommodate all ISA Plug & Play
peripherals that meet the Plug and Play standard. Follow
the steps below to install a Plug and Play peripheral card:

1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.

Note the slotnumber where you choose to install the Plug
and Play card. Youwill need this information when you
run the EISA configurationutility.

2. Choose an unused EISA slot and remove the slot

cover.

3. Insert the card with the bottom edge level to the slot.
Never insertthe card at an angle!

4. Carefully push the card straight down, making sure

the card is fully
inserted. Replace the screw which
holds the card into place.

5. Replace the computer cover.

6. Refer to the card’s documentation for additional

instructions regardinginstallation and software driv-
ers.

7. Run the EISA configuration utility discussed in Chap-

ter 5.

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Connecting the Graphics Option

The M6Me is designed to accommodate an optional
VGA video connector and comes with a 15-pin monitor
cable. NOTE: The connector pin-outs for both the 15-
pin VGA onboard connector and monitor cable con-
nector are the same as the standard 15-pin D-shell
connector pin-outs.

The graphics option comes with up to 2MB of DRAM

memory. The 64-bit graphics processor provides high-
speed acceleration in all graphic modes. It uses a full 64-
bit non-interleaved DRAM interface, which is twice the
throughput of 32-bit controllers. Full motion digital
video can be scaled up to full screen at 1024x768
resolution.

Connecting the Video Cable

1. Turn the computer system off.

2. Locate the monitor's power switch and make sure it

is turned OFF.

3. Plug the end of the video cable with the 15-pin

connector (which is larger than the other connec-
tor) into the video socket on the back of your
monitor. Then tighten the two thumbscrews on the
cable connector.

4. Plug the other end of the video cable into the video
socket on the M6Me and tighten the thumbscrews
(see Figure 2.1).

See Chapter 6 for information on installing video device

drivers.

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Connecting the SCSI Option

The M6Me is designed to accommodate optional inte-
grated Ultra Wide SCSI PCI throughput (up to 40MBytes/
sec data rate). Connectors are provided for Normal (Fast
Wide) SCSI (50-pin connector) and Wide (Ultra Wide)
SCSI (68-pin connector). The Wide SCSI configuration
allows up to 15 SCSI peripherals to be connected. The
M6Me SCSI interface is Plug and Play compliant and is
fully compatible with the PCI 2.0 specification.

Refer to the "Adaptec AHA-2940Ultra/2940Ultra Wide

User's Guide" for information on installing and connect-
ing SCSI devices.

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Chapter The BIOS Setup Utility

4 Configuration
After the M6Me system board and all hardware is in-
stalled, the system is ready for configuration. Before
turning on the computer, make sure all cables are cor-
rectly 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 M6Me. 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 config-

ured. The following information explains the proper
procedures for BIOS configuration.

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

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After the system is turned on and goes through a memory

test, the Power-Up screen (Figure 4-1) will appear on
your monitor:

Figure 4-1: Power-Up Screen

When “Press <F2> to enter SETUP” appears at the

bottom of the screen, press the <F2> key to begin the
Setup procedure. The CMOS Main Screen (Figure 4-2)
should appear and the prompt should be on the time
line. The Setup procedure can only be activated during
the boot sequence.

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Running the Setup Procedure

The M6Me system board has five primary CMOS con-
figuration screens: Main Screen, Advanced Screen, Boot
Screen, Security Screen and Exit Screen. To toggle
→><and the
between the screens, press the right arrow
left arrow <←> keys.

Setting the Main Screen

The CMOS Main screen (Figure 4-2) is used to set the
time and date, to set the floppy drive types, to configure
IDE hard disks and to configure the video. This chapter
explains how to configure each of these categories. To
move between the categories, use the up and down arrow
<↑/↓> keys.

Figure 4-2: CMOS Main Screen

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System Time and Date

To set the time, use the <-> key to decrease the number
and the <+> key to increase the number. To move the
prompt forward, use the <Tab> key; to move the
prompt backward, use the <Shift-Tab> key. To set the
↑/↓> to highlight the
date, use the up and down arrows<
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.

IDE Adapters (Hard Disk Setup)

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).

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Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu

Autotype Fixed Disk

The easiest way to set your IDE devices is to let the BIO
do it for you. When the IDE Device submenu first
appears, the Autotype Fixed Disk selection is high-
lighted. Simply press ENTER and the remaining informa-
tion is entered automatically.

Do not adjust the rest of the settings unless absolutely

necessary. The BIOS automatically enters the optimal
settings.

Type

This category selects the drive type installed in the

system. The options are Auto, 1-39, User and None
(default). If Autotype Fixed Disk does not find your
drive’s parameters, fill this information in manually un-
der the User category. This information may be in the
manual that came with your system. If not, contact your
dealer or the hard drive manufacturer to fill in this

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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.

LBA Mode Control

Enable LBA (Logical Block Addressing) to support IDE

drives larger than 528MB in size. The default setting is
Disabled.

32-Bit I/O

This category allows the user 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 provides the transfer modes for internal

and external devices. The Standard option is the default
setting for internal devices. The Fast PIO 1, Fast PIO 2,
Fast PIO 3 and Fast PIO 4 options are for external
devices.

System Memory
The System Memory category identifies the size of the
base memory. It cannot be changed.

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Extended Memory
The Extended Memory category automatically detects
the amount of memory installed above the amount in the
System Memory category. Because the BIOS automati-
cally calculates the amount of memory installed in your
system, you cannot change this category without adding
or removing memory.

Cache
This selection allows you to enable the memory cache.
For optimal performance, select Enabled (default).

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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 set for Auto (default), COM1,
COM2, COM3, COM4 or Disabled.
Serial Port B
Serial Port B may be set for Auto (default), COM1,
COM2, COM3, COM4 or Disabled.

Serial Port B Mode

Serial Port B Mode may be set for COM Port (default),
IrDA or ASKIR. This selection sets the interface to
standard or infrared.

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Parallel Port
The parallel port may be set for Auto (default), LPT1,
LPT2 or may be disabled.

Parallel Port Mode

The parallel port may be set for output mode (AT)
(default), bidirectional mode (PS/2) and Extended Capa-
bilities Port (ECP).

Diskette Controller
The floppy disk controller may be enabled or disabled.

Integrated IDE Adapter

Enables the integrated Local Bus IDE adapter. The IDE
controller may be enabled or disabled.

DRAM Speed
The memory speed can be set for 50ns, 60ns or 70ns
(default).

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 clear the system configuration data. The
default setting is No.

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Multiprocessor Selection
This selection allows you to select the 1.1 (default) or 1.4
multiprocessor specification.

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.

Memory Gap
When enabled, this category removes the memory be-
tween 15 and 16 megabytes from the system. This one
megabyte hole will allow some ISA network cards to map
into this memory space. Banyan network cards require
this feature. Enable this feature only if needed. The
default is Disabled.

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Boot Screen
The Boot screen allows you to configure the power-up
system configuration settings.

Figure 4-5: 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 ente
Setup" is displayed on boot. The default setting is En-
abled.

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.

Numlock
Setting this to Enabled activates Numlock upon boot.
Setting this to Auto activates Numlock if the BIOS
detects a numeric keyboard. It may also be disabled.

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Security Screen
The Security screen controls access to the computer.
The security screen allows for settings of two passwords.
The Supervisor Password allows access to the system
and Setup. The User Password allows access to the
system, but not to all Setup features.

Figure 4-6: Security Setup Screen

Supervisor Password Is
If a Supervisor Password is set up for the system, it reads
Enabled. If the password is not set up, it reads Disabled
(default).

User Password Is
If a User Password is set up for the system, it reads
Enabled. If the password is not set up, it reads Disabled
(default).

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Set Supervisor Password

Press the ENTER key to enter the Supervisor Password
submenu.

Figure 4-7: 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 pass-
word 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

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
powerup. Either the Supervisor or User Password may be
entered.

Diskette Access
This selection allows floppy disk access with an option of
the supervisor or user. Selecting Supervisor gives floppy
disk access to the supervisor only. Selecting User (de-
fault) gives floppy disk access to both the anduserthe
supervisor. If the passwords are enabled, this option may
only be changed by the supervisor.

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.

System Backup Reminder

When enabled, this selection displays a message during
system bootup to remind you to backup your system. The
default setting is Disabled.

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Exit Screen
After you complete configuring the BIOS, select the
Exit screen.

Figure 4-8: Exit Screen

Choose “Save Changes and Exit” and reboot the com-

puter. Your computer is ready for use.

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Chapter
The EISA Utility

5 Introduction
The M6Me is shipped with the Micro Computer System
EISA Configuration Utility. The EISA Configuration
Utility is a software utility designed to configure EISA
peripherals.
For more The MCS EISA utility is designed to optimize the perfor-
information mance of your EISA peripherals and to maintain conflict-
on the EISA
Configura- free configuration information. This is achieved through
tion Utility, a series of initialization commands stored in nonvolatile
consult the memory. The EISA Utility determines the configuration,
manual on
the CF creates the initialization commands and makes sure the
diskette. configuration is correct.

When Should You Run the EISA Utility?

The EISA utility retains the configuration information in
nonvolatile memory. If this information is lost, the utility
retains a backup copy (the file with the .sci extension) on
your hard disk. Run the EISA utility the first time your
computer is booted up and every time you add or remove
EISA peripheral cards.

What You Will Need

Prior to running the EISA utility, you will need to do the

following:
❏ Install all peripheral cards.
❏ Locate and set aside the EISA Utility diskette and all
diskettes that came with your EISA peripherals. They
contain the .cfg and .ovl files necessary for configura-
tion.

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Starting the Utility

Follow the steps below to start the EISA utility:

1. Insert the EISA Configuration diskette into Drive A

(or B).

2. At the A: prompt, type “cf” and press <ENTER>.

The ConfigurationIntroduction screen will appear:

Figure 5-1: EISA Configuration Introduction Screen

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Main Menu
After pressing <ENTER>, the main menu appears. The
main menu lists five steps for configuring the system
board. To select a step, highlight the appropriate selec-
tion, and press <ENTER>. Figure 5-2 shows the main
menu.

Figure 5-2: EISA Configuration Main Menu

Step 1: Important EISA Configuration

Information
Step 1 provides several pages of useful information on the
configuration utility. Read this prior to using the utility.

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Step 2: Add or Remove Boards

When you select Step 2, the utility scans and locates the
EISA boards installed. This chapter allows you to add or
remove EISA, PCI and ISA Plug and Play peripherals.
Beyond physically adding or removing the boards, it is
important that you run this utility in order for your
system to run properly.

When you select “Step 2: Add or Remove Boards,” the

following screen will appear:

Figure 5-3: Add or Remove Boards Screen

Press <Insert> to add the boards that could not be

detected or boards you plan to install. After you press the
<Insert> key, the following screen (Figure 5-4) will
appear.

You will need to have the configuration disks that came

with each of the add-on cards you are installing. Insert
the configuration disk for the peripheral you are install-
ing and press <ENTER>.

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Figure 5-4 Adding an EISA Configuration (CFG) File

When you are finished installing the EISA CFG files,

press the <F10> key.

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Step 3: View or Edit Details

When you select the “View or Edit Details” menu
(Figure 5-5), a display of your system resources appears.
You may edit this menu to optimize the system perfor-
mance and allocation of resources. If you need to change
information on this menu, select the item you wish to
change and press <ENTER>.

Figure 5-5: View or Edit Details Menu

Advanced Submenu
The Advanced submenu (Figure 5-6) will allow you to
make specialized configuration adjustments. To select
this menu, press the <F7> key.

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Figure 5-6: Advanced Submenu

Lock/Unlock Boards
Locking a board will prevent changes from being made to
a board’s settings. You may lock or unlock each board
individually.

View Additional Systems Information Menu

This is another submenu that will allow you to view board
specifications, system specifications, used resources and
available resources.

Set Verification Mode Menu

You may set this for Automatic (default) or Manual.
Automatic Verification turns on automatic detection
and resolution of resource conflicts caused by configura-
tion changes.

Maintain SCI Files Menu

"Open" will allow you to load a SCI file to replace your
existing EISA configuration.
When you have finished making changes to the Ad-
vanced Submenu, press <F10> until you are back to the
Main Menu.

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Step 4: Examine Switches or Print

Report
Examine Switches
This chapter displays a listing of the motherboard jumper
settings.

Print Report
This feature is not currently supported.

Step 5: Save and Exit

Save the new configuration when you exit the utility.
When you select Step 5, the Save and Exit Screen
appears. It will give you the option of saving the new
configuration or returning to the Main menu. If you
have finished configuring your EISA utility, select "Save
the configuration and restart the computer."

The Reboot Screen will then appear. Press the

<ENTER> key and the computer will reboot. The
changes are now complete and you are ready to use your
computer.

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Chapter
Installing Device Drivers

6 This chapter explains how to install the software device

drivers and utilities necessary to utilize the optional video
and SCSI support.Drivers are included for Windows 95
and Windows NT. Other drivers and utilities are avail-
able through our online services.

About Device Drivers

Device drivers are necessary for the computer system to
communicate with devices such as CD-ROM drives,
sound controllers, graphics adapters or devices that are
not natively supported by the system BIOS. Once started,
device drivers remain active in the background of the
computer system. Usually a device driver is added to the
CONFIG.SYS file, the AUTOEXEC.BAT file or both.

Installing the Video Drivers

Windows 95
1. Start Microsoft Windows 95. The New Hardware
Found screen appears.

2. Insert the M6Me Drivers and Utilities disk into your

floppy drive.

3. From the New Hardware Found screen, select the

Driver From Disk Provided by Hardware Manufac-
turer option. Click on Next.

4. Type in the driver location: A:\ (where A is the

floppy drive letter). Click on OK.

5. Windows 95 copies the M6Me drivers and utilities to

your hard drive.

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Windows NT

1. Boot Windows NT in VGA mode.

2. From the Main group, double-click on Control Panel,

then double-click on Display.

3. Select Change Display Type.

4. From the Change Display Type screen, select Change

for the adapter type.

5. Select the Other button.

6. Insert theM6Me Drivers and Utilities disk

into your
floppy drive. Click on OK.

7. Click on the Install button.

8. Click on Yes to install the driver.

9. When the Windows NT Setup dialog box appears,

select drive A:\, then click on Continue.

10. When a message appears stating that the drivers

were successfully installed, click on OK.

11. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Installing the SCSI Drivers

Refer to the "Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set User's
Guide" for driver and configuration information for your
operating system.

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Appendix
Specifications

A Part Number:

Processor:
09-00271-01

Dual ZIF socket 8 for Intel Pentium

Pro processor support for
150-200MHz processors.
Dual VRM headers to supply CPU-
specific voltages.

CPU Clock Select:Frequency synthesizer chip.

Support for 60 and 66MHz CPU bus.

Chipset: Intel 440FX PCIset.

Intel PCEB/ESC EISA Bridge.
SMC FDC37C93X Ultra I/O chip.

Form Factor: Standard AT footprint.

Expansion: Three 32-bit PCI slots.

Six 32-bit EISA slots.
One is a shared PCI/EISA slot.

BIOS: Phoenix 4.0X Plug and Play BIOS on

1MB Flash.
Auto-detection of memory size.
Auto-detection and display of ECC
and EDO memory.
Auto-configuration of IDE hard disk
types.

RAM Capacity: Maximum memory 512MB.

Supports FPM and EDO DRAM
memory.
ECC supported via chipset.

Cache: 16K Level 1 Write Back on CPU

chip.
256K/512K Level 2 cache in CPU
package.

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Fast Wide SCSI: Adaptec 7880 Fast Wide SCSI Bus Mastering
(optional) controller.
Resident 50-pin SCSI connector.
Resident 68-pin SCSI connector (Ultra Wide
SCSI).

Onboard Video: Cirrus Logic 5436 chipset with up to 2MB DRAM

(optional) Video cable with VGA monitor connector.

Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 compatible.

Optional AT style DIN keyboard connector.

I/O Ports: Two high speed serial ports (16550 compatible).

Enhanced Parallel Port with ECP support.

Floppy Port: Auto-detection and support of two floppy drives

(2.88MB, 1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720K, 360K).

PCI IDE Ports: One resident 40-pin IDE connector (ISA).

Multiple sector transfer support.
Auto detection of add-in IDE board.

Environmental Specifications
The environment in which the M6Me is located is critical. Micronics
recommends the following environmental specifications:

Temperature Range
Operating: 50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 40 degrees Celsius).
Non -Operating: 50 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 60 degrees
Celsius). Shipping: -22 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 60 degrees
Celsius).

Relative Humidity
Operating: 20% to 80%.
Non-Operating: 5% to 90%.

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Battery Disposal

WARNING:
Please do not open battery, dispose of in fire, recharge, put in backward
or mix with used or other battery types. The battery may explode or lea
and cause personal injury.

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Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, our Technical Support
staff will be glad to assist you. You can contact us via
telephone, fax or Bulletin Board System (BBS). Before
calling please have the following information ready:

❏ The model name and 09 part number of your Micron-

ics product.

❏ Your computer information such as CPU type, operat-

ing 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 (RMA) pur-

poses, please keep a copy of your product receipt.

In the United States:

Technical Support (510) 661-3000

Technical Support Fax (510) 651-6982
RMA Department (510) 683-0428

In Europe:

UK Technical Support +44 (0) 1256 844899

UK Technical Support Fax +44 (0)1256 54476

Germany Technical Support +49 (0) 89 68 81 646

Germany Technical Support Fax+49 (0) 89 42 95 17

France Technical Support +33 (1) 48 10 75 85

France Technical Support Fax +33 (1) 48 10 75 55

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Online Services
Bulletin Board (BBS)
In the United States:

Technical Support BBS (510) 651-6837

14400 baud rate, Parity=N, Data Bits=8, Stop Bits=1,
YMODEM and ZMODEM (recommended file transfer
protocols)

In Europe:

UK Technical Support BBS +44 (0) 1256 63373

Germany Technical Support BBS+49 (0) 89 68 81 686
France Technical Support BBS +33 (1) 48 10 75 95

World Wide Web

You will find information on product support, new product
releases and other categories of information. Access the
Internet and type: http://www.micronics.com

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 Appendix B: POST Messages

Appendix
POST Messages

B The following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST)

messages, possible causes and solutions.

Message Possible Cause Solution

DISKETTE DRIVE A Drive A failed or is Check Setup and cable
FAILURE missing. connections.
DISKETTE DRIVE B Drive B failed or is Check Setup and cable
FAILURE missing. connections.
EXTENDED RAM Extended memory not Replace defective
FAILED AT working or configured memory.
OFFSET: nnnn properly.
FAILING BITS: nnnn Memory failure in Replace defective
System, Extended, or memory.
Shadow memory.
FIXED DISK X The hard disk is not Rerun SETUP and check
FAILURE (where X configured or working connections, or replace
=0 or 1) properly. hard disk.
FIXED DISK The controller card has Check configuration and
CONTROLLER failed. connections, or replace
FAILURE controller card.
INCORRECT DRIVE Floppy drive A: not set Run Setup.
A TYPE correctly in Setup.
INCORRECT DRIVE Floppy drive A: not set Run Setup.
B TYPE correctly in Setup.
INVALID NVRAM NVRAM chip is bad. Requires repair of system
MEDIA TYPE board.
KEYBOARD The keyboard or Check connections. You
ERROR, or keyboard controller may have to replace the
KEYBOARD failed. keyboard or controller.
CONTROLLER
ERROR
KEYBOARD A key is jammed or was Make sure the keys are
ERROR nn held down during boot. not jammed or dirty.
KEYBOARD Keyswitch on the front of Unlock the keyswitch.
LOCKED the case is locked.

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Message Possible Cause Solution

MONITOR TYPE Monitor type not Run Setup and enter
DOES NOT MATCH correctly identified in correct monitor type.
CMOS Setup.
OPERATING Operating system Check Setup to see if
SYSTEM NOT cannot be located on Drive A: and C: are
FOUND Drive C: or Drive A: properly configured, or
put a bootable disk in
Drive A:
PARITY CHECK 1 Parity error found in the Check Setup. Board
nnnn system bus. repair may be required.
PARITY CHECK 2 Parity error found in the Check Setup. Board
nnnn I/O bus. repair may be required.
PREVIOUS BOOT Previous POST did not Run Setup, load default
INCOMPLETE - complete successfully. BIOS settings, make any
DEFAULT necessary adjustments,
CONFIGURATION and save the changes
USED
REAL TIME CLOCK Real-time clock failed May require battery
ERROR BIOS test. replacement or board
repair.
SHADOW RAM Shadow RAM failed. May require repair of
FAILED AT OFFSET system board.
SYSTEM BATTERY System battery died. Replace the system
IS DEAD battery and run Setup to
reconfigure the system.
SYSTEM CACHE External (L2) cache System will still run, but
ERROR - CACHE failed BIOS test. slower. Replace cache
DISABLED at convenience.
SYSTEM CMOS System CMOS has been Run Setup and
CHECKSUM BAD - corrupted or modified reconfigure the system.
RUN SETUP incorrectly.
SYSTEM RAM System RAM failed. Replace defective RAM.
FAILED AT
OFFSET: nnnn
SYSTEM TIMER Timer test failed. Requires repair of system
ERROR board.

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Appendix Beep and POST Codes

C
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 M6Me has completed POST; any other tone from
the speaker indicates something other than a POST
error. These tonesare 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 1-3-
3 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.

The following tables list all beep codes and POST

routines.

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

02 Verify Real Mode.
04 Get CPU type.
06 Initialize system hardware.
08 Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values.
09 Get in POST Reg.
0A Initialize CPU registers.
0C Initialize cache initial POST values.
OE Initialize I/O.
OF Initialize the localbus IDE.
10 Initialize Power Management.
11 Load alternate registers with initial POST values.
12 Jump to UserPatch0.
14 Initialize keyboard controller.
16 2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum.
18 8254 timer initialization.
1A 8237 DMA controller initialization.
1C Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller.
20 3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh.
22 3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller.
24 Set ES segment register to 4 GB.
28 Autosize DRAM.
2A Clear 512K base RAM.
2C 3-4-1 Test 512K base address lines.
2E 3-4-3 Test 512K base memory.
32 Test CPU bus-clock frequency.
34 Test CMOS RAM.
35 Initialize alternate chipset registers.
37 Reinitialize the chipset (MB only).
38 Shadow system BIOS ROM.
39 Reinitialize the cache (MB only).
3A Autosize cache.
3C Configure advanced chipset registers.
3D Load alternate registers with CMOS values.
40 Set initial CPU speed.
42 Initialize interrupt vectors.
44 Initialize BIOS interrupts.
46 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice.
47 Initialize manager for PCI Option ROMs.
48 Check video configuration against CMOS.
49 Initialize PCI bus and devices.

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

4A Initialize all video adapters in system.
4C Shadow video BIOS ROM.
4E Display copyright notice.
50 Display CPU type and speed.
51 Initialize EISA board.
52 Test keyboard.
54 Set key click if enabled.
56 Enable keyboard.
58 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts.
5A Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”.
5C Test RAM between 512 and 640k.
60 Test extended memory.
62 Test extended memory address lines.
64 Jump to UserPatch1.
66 Configure advanced cache registers.
68 Enable external and CPU caches.
6A Display external cache size.
6C Display shadow message.
6E Display non-disposable segments.
70 Display error messages.
72 Check for configuration errors.
74 Test real-time clock.
76 Check for keyboard errors.
7C Set up hardware interrupt vectors.
7E Test coprocessor if present.
80 Disable onboard I/O ports.
82 Detect and install external RS232 ports.
84 Detect and install external parallel ports.
86 Re-initialize on-board I/O ports.
88 Initialize BIOSData Area.
8A Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area.
8C Initialize floppy controller.
90 Initialize hard-disk controller.
91 Initialize localbus hard-disk controller.
92 Jump to UserPatch2.
93 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards.
94 Disable A20 address line.
96 Clear huge ES segment register.
98 Search for option ROMs.
9A Shadow option ROMs.

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

9C Set up Power Management.
9E Enable hardware interrupts.
A0 Set time of day.
A2 Check key lock.
A4 Initialize typematic rate.
A8 Erase F2 prompt.
AA Scan for F2 keystroke.
AC Enter SETUP.
AE Clear in-POST flag.
B0 Check for errors.
B2 POST done - prepare to boot operating system.
B4 One beep.
B6 Check password (optional).
B8 Clear global descriptor table.
BC Clear parity checkers.
BE Clear screen (optional).
BF Check virus and backup reminders.
C0 Try to boot with INT 19.
D0 Interrupt handler error.
D2 Unknown interrupt error.
D4 Pending Interrupt.
D6 Initialize option ROM error.
D8 Shutdown error.
DA Extended Block Move.
DC Shutdown 10 error.
The following are for boot block in Flash ROM:
E2 Initialize the chipset.
E3 Initialize refresh counter.
E4 Check for Forced Flash.
E5 Check HW status of ROM.
E6 BIOS ROM is OK.
E7 Do a complete RAM test.
E8 Do OEM initialization.
E9 Initialize interrupt controller.
EA Read in the bootstrap code.
EB Initialize all vectors.
EC Boot the Flash program.
ED Initialize the boot device.
EE Boot code was read OK.

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 Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types

Appendix
Hard Disk Drive Types

D The following table lists the IDE hard disk types sup-
ported by the M6Me.

Type Cylinders Heads Write Sectors Size

Precomp
1 306 4 128 17 10
2 615 4 300 17 21
3 615 6 300 17 32
4 940 8 512 17 65
5 940 6 512 17 99
6 615 4 none 17 21
7 462 8 256 17 32
8 733 5 none 17 31
9 900 15 none 17 117
10 820 3 none 17 21
11 855 5 none 17 37
12 855 7 none 17 52
13 306 8 128 17 21
14 733 7 none 17 44
15 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
16 612 4 0 17 21
17 977 5 300 17 42
18 977 7 none 17 59
19 1024 7 512 17 62
20 733 5 300 17 31
21 733 7 300 17 94
22 733 5 300 17 31
23 306 4 0 17 10
24 612 4 305 17 21
25 612 2 300 17 10
26 614 4 none 17 21
27 820 6 none 17 42
28 977 5 none 17 42
29 1218 15 none 36 336
30 1224 15 none 17 159

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Type Cylinders Heads Write Sectors Size

Precomp
31 823 10 512 17 71
32 809 6 128 17 42
33 830 7 none 17 50
34 830 10 none 17 72
35 1024 5 none 17 44
36 1024 8 none 17 71
37 615 8 128 17 42
38 1024 8 none 26 109
39 925 9 none 17 72

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 Appendix E: Updating the System BIOS

Appendix Updating the System BIOS

E
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 environ-
ment is loaded, press the F5 key while “Starting MS-
DOS” is displayed. After the system has rebooted,
the cursor will appear at the A:> prompt.

3) Now you can run the FLASH utility. The filename

should be “PHLASH.EXE.” Type this filename at
the A:> prompt (but don’t include its extension),
followed by a space and the BIOS ROM image’s
filename. This file will be included in the download
and has a file length of about 131K. For example, to
update the M6Me to BIOS version 01, you would
type:
If you
encounter
any
PHLASH M6Me_01.ROM [ENTER]
problems
during this 4) Once the FLASH process has begun, select [Y]es, if
process, or prompted, to allow auto-sensing of the part (the
if you have FLASH chip itself).
questions
about the
procedure, 5) After the update process has completed and the
please call system reboots, verify that the new BIOS version
Technical appears on-screen. If you have problems during this
Support.
process, or if you have questions about the proce-
dure, please call Technical Support.

NOTE: If the BIOS is somehow erased or doesn’t seem

to accept the upgrade, you can have your original BIOS
chip reprogrammed manually by Technical Support.
There is a $29.95 fee for this service, which includes
shipping charges to send your FLASH EPROM chip

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back to you. Also, a preprogrammed FLASH EPROM

chip can be purchased from Technical Support for $50.00.
Overnight shipping costs an additional $10.00. (Price
and availability subject to change.)

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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 Limited Warranty

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 o
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 limita-
tion, 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 pur-
chaser. Any models or samples were for the sole purpose of
suggesting the character of the product and are not in-
tended 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 car-
ried 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 pur-

pose, 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 limita-
tion, 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) 683-0428. The RMA department is open be-
tween 8:30 A.M. and 5 P.M. Pacific Standard Time.

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 FCC Statement

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 interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Interfer-
ence 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 con-
nected.

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

Declaration of Conformity
Application of Council Directives 89/336/EEC. Standards to
which the conformity is declared:

EN55022 EN50082-1

Manufacturer's Name: Micronics Computers, Inc.

Manufacturers Address: 221 Warren Avenue

Fremont, California 94539
USA
Telephone: (510) 651-2300
Fax: (510) 651-9450

Type of Equipment: Dual Pentium Pro Motherboard

(AT Form Factor)
Full Tower Personal Computer

Model Name: M6Me

Tested by: Micronics Computers, Inc.

221 Warren Avenue
Fremont, CA. 94539
USA

Rockford Engineering Services, Inc.

9959 Calaveras Road
P.O. Box 543
Sunol, CA. 94586-0543
Telephone: (510) 862-2944
Fax: (510) 862-9013

Test Engineers John Y. Chan/Micronics (EN55022)

Paramjeet Singh/RES (EN50082-1)

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the specified equip-

ment conforms to the directives and standards listed above.

Thomas Lui
Compliance Engineering Manager
July 19, 1996

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 Glossary

Glossary
16550 UART - A high speed chip for Boot - To start up the computer and
controlling serial ports. Although un- load the operating system software.
necessary for a mouse, it is requiredSee cold boot and warm boot.
for modems that are 14,400 baud or
faster. Bus - A group of electronic paths used
to send data between parts of the sys-
486DX - A type of 32-bit CPU with tem.a On a system board, the bus con-
built-in math-coprocessor and inter- nects the peripheral cards with the
nal cache. microprocessor via the expansion
slots.
486DX2 - A 486DX CPU where the
internal speed of the CPU operates atBus Mastering - The ability of an pe-
twice the external speed. ripheral card to control the bus with-
out requiring intervention of the CPU.
486DX4 - A 486DX CPU where the
internal speed of the CPU operates atByte - A group of adjacent bits treated
three times the external speed. as a unit. Eight bits are typically con-
sidered one byte. Also called a char-
486SX - A 486DX CPU with no math- acter.
coprocessor.
Cache - A process where information
ATX - A system board size measuring is copied from the slower memory
approximately 12” x 9.6”. (DRAM) to the faster memory
(SRAM). Information that is likely to
Asynchronous - Operations that do be read or edited is stored in the cache
not require the clocks of communi-providing significant performance in-
cating devices to be coordinated. See creases.
Synchronous.
Cache Hit - The percentage of re-
Bidirectional Parallel Port- A type of quest for data from memory that can
parallel port that can send and receivebe served from the cache.
information.
Cache Miss - A memory access which
BIOS - An Acronym for Basic Input/ cannot be supplied from cache.
Output System. Configures the sys-
tem board and provides hardware in-Cold Boot - Starting the computer by
formation to the operating system. turning on the power or pressing the
RESET button. A cold boot makes the
Bit - A contraction of Binary digit. processor execute all of the diagnos-
The smallest unit of information in atics. See boot and warm boot.
binary number system. A bit repre-
sents a choice between either zero or
one.

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CPU - An acronym for Central Pro- EISA - An acronym for Extended In-
cessing Unit. A CPU performs arith-dustry Standard Architecture. EISA
metic calculations, makes logical de- is a bus design standard which is fully
cisions, and directs the operation of backward compatible with the ISA
the computer in conjunction with the bus. Although it is a 32-bit bus, it only
operating system. runs at 8MHz. See PCI, VESA Local
Bus and ISA.
Disk Drive - A hardware device
which provides for the storage of dataEPP - An acronym for Enhanced Par-
on diskettes or hard metal disks thatallel Port. A standard which increases
have a magnetic coating. A disk drivethe capabilities of the parallel port.
functions by spinning at high speed
while moving a device called the read/EPROM - Acronym for Erasable Pro-
write head across the disk’s surface ingrammable Read Only Memory. A
order to read or write data in mag- type of ROM chip that can be pro-
netic code. grammed with relatively simple tools
that will retain its data until erased. It
DRAM - An acronym for Dynamiccan only be erased by exposing the cir-
Random Access Memory. A type of cuitry in the chip to ultraviolet light.
memory chip that only keeps its See also Flash ROM.
memory if supplied with regular clock
pulses and a chance to regularly re- Fast SCSI - A SCSI data transfer rate
fresh its data. It is slower and morestandard that allows a rate of up to 10
cost effective than SRAM. See MBytes/sec on an 8-bit SCSI bus and
SRAM. up to 20 MBytes/sec on a 16-bit
(Wide) SCSI bus.
ECC - An acronym for Error Check-
ing and Correction. ECC enables par-Flash ROM - A type of ROM chip
ity checking and can detect and cor- that will retain its data until erased. It
rect memory errors on the system can be erased or reprogrammed by
board. supplying it with +12V of voltage. See
ROM and EPROM.
ECP - An acronym for Expanded Ca-
pabilities Port. A standard set by Gigabyte - A disk storage capacity
Hewlett Packard and Microsoft Cor- measurement. Approximately one
poration to expand the capabilities of thousand megabytes or 1,073,741,824
the parallel port. bytes.

EDO Memory - An acronym for Ex- IDE - An acronym for Integrated De-
tended Data Out. A type of DRAMvice Electronics. A standard for com-
with built-in cache for enhanced per-
municating between a hard drive and
formance. a computer.

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Internal Cache - Cache which is built

into the CPU. See Cache. POST - An acronym for Power On
Self Test. A diagnostic program that
ISA - An acronym for Industry Stan- is run whenever the system is cold
dard Architecture. A well-established booted.
bus standard that originated with the
IBM AT. See PCI, VESA Local Bus RAM - An acronym for Random Ac-
and EISA. cess Memory. A type of memory that
is used as the “working memory” of a
Parallel - A form of data transmissioncomputer system. See DRAM and
in which the data is sent one byte atSRAM. a
time over several wires that each carry
one byte. In parallel transmission, all
the bytes arrive simultaneously, as op-ROM - An acronym for Read Only
posed to serial transmission in which Memory. A type of memory that re-
bits arrive one by one. tains its data without requiring power.
Once written, it cannot be modified.
Parallel Port - A connection for aSee EPROM and Flash ROM.
printer or similar peripheral. Gener-
ally, parallel ports are output only. SeeSCSI - Small computer system inter-
Bidirectional Parallel Port and ECP. face. A bus interface standard that
defines physical and electrical char-
PCI - An acronym for Peripheralacteristics for hardware devices. SCSI
Component Interconnect. A high per- provides a standard interface that en-
formance 32-bit or 64-bit bus devel- ables many different kinds of devices,
oped by Intel Corporation. PCI is de- such as disk drives and CD-ROM
signed to be independent of the hard- drives to interface with the host com-
ware architecture to ensure compat- puter.
ibility with future computer systems.
See EISA, VESA Local Bus and ISA. Serial - A type of data transmission
in which the data is sent one bit at a
Pentium - A high performance 64-bit time over a single wire. See Parallel.
CISC processor designed and manu-
factured by Intel Corporation. As of Serial Port - A communications port
this writing, Pentium is the highest used to connect peripherals such as
performing X86 processor available. modems and mice.

Plug and Play- A standard developed Setup - A program that allows you to
to ensure easy installation of periph-make changes to the system configu-
erals. Theoretically, a newly installed ration.
card will automatically configure itself
and work properly without requiring Shadow RAM - A technique used to
jumper configuration or device driv- load a duplicate copy of BIOS from
ers. slower ROM into faster RAM. This

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enhances system performance be- VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus) - A high

cause it provides higher access speed performance bus designed by VESA.
to the BIOS. A 32-bit version of the ISA bus which
operates at the speed of the
SIMM - An acronym for Standardcomputer’s CPU. See PCI, EISA and
Inline Memory Module. A small ISA.
printed circuit board containing
memory chips. VGA - An acronym for Video Graph-
ics Array. A standard for monitor dis-
Small Computer System Interface - plays.
See SCSI.
VR - Pentium CPU voltage ranging
SRAM - An acronym for Static Ran- from 3.300 - 3.465 Volts.
dom Access Memory. A type of
memory that can retain data without VRE - Pentium CPU voltage ranging
requiring a regular clock signal. Al-from 3.400 - 3.600 Volts.
though they are faster than DRAM,
they hold less data and are more ex- Warm Boot - Restarting the system
pensive. by simultaneously pressing the
<Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys.
Synchronous - Protocols that require
the clocks of communicating ma- Wide SCSI - A SCSI-2 enhancement
chines or devices to be coordinated. that allows data to be transferred 16
or 32 bits at a time on the SCSI bus
Synchronous Cache - A type of cacheinstead of 8 bits at a time.
that uses a clock signal to latch the
inputs and the data output. This struc-
Write-Back Cache- Upon a cache
ture spreads the cache access across hit, the cache is updated and the main
two or three cycles while maintaining memory is not affected. Upon a cache
a bandwidth of one access per cycle.miss, only the main memory is up-
Improves performance by 5-10%. dated.

Terabyte - A measurement for veryWrite-Through Cache- Upon a

large storage capacity. One Terabyte cache hit, the cache and the main
is equivalent one-thousand gigabytes, memory are updated. Upon a cache
one-million megabytes, or miss, only the main memory is up-
1,099,511,627,766 bytes. dated.

VESA - An acronym for Video Elec-

tronics and Standards Association.

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Index

B
Battery Disposal - 61
Beep and POST Codes - 67
BIOS
Configuration - 33
Setup - 33, 35
Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 63

C
Configuring the M6Me - 11

D
Device Drivers
SCSI - 58
Video - 57
Diagram (M6Me) - 12

E
Extended Data Out (EDO) Memory - 17, 19
Environmental Specifications - 60
Error Checking (ECC) - 17, 19

F
Fast Page Mode (FPM) Memory - 17, 19

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H
Hard Disk Drive Types -71
Help
Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 63
Telephone Numbers - 62
Troubleshooting - 65

I
Installation
CPU - 25
Device Drivers - 57
Installing your M6Me - 18
EISA Peripheral Card - 28
PCI Peripheral Card - 27
Quick Installation - 9

J
Jumper Settings - 13

M
M6Me System Board Diagram - 12
Memory
Configurations - 21
Installing - 25
Mixing - 20
Removing - 25
Supported - 17, 19

O
Online Services - 63

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P
POST Messages - 65

S
SCSI Support - 31, 58
Specifications - 59
System BIOS - 73

T
Technical Specifications - 59
Technical Support - 62
Troubleshooting - 65

U
Updating the System BIOS - 73
Utility Programs
Advanced Screen - 40
BIOS Setup - 33
Boot Screen - 43
Exit Screen - 48
IDE Device Submenu - 37
Main Screen - 33
Security Screen - 45

W
World Wide Web - 63

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