Lucky Star 6MZX1 User manual

6MZX1
microATX Form Factor
Main Board
User's Manual

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Manual version: 1.0
Published in 1998

Warning and disclaimer
This manual is designed to provide information about the
Pentium® II system board. Every effort has been made to make this
manual as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied.
All the information is provided on an 'as is' basis. The author and his
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damages arising from the information contained in this manual or
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responsible for technical or editorial omissions made herein, nor
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 Introduction…………...………………...…1
1-1 6MZX1 Main Board Overview…...……………………………………1
1-2 Specification………………….….……………………………………..3
1-3 Hardware Multimedia Functions………………………………….…5
1-4 Notice of Hardware Installation………………………………………..7
1-5 Notice of CD Driver Installation……………………………………….8
1-6 XStore Pro IDE Driver…………………………………………………9
1-7 System Block Diagram………………………………………………..10
1-8 Reference to Pentium® II CPUs……………………………….……11
Chapter 2 Installation…………………………….…12
2-1 Layout Reference……………………………………………………12
2-2 Quick reference to CPU Speed Setup……………………………13
2-3 Jumper Settings……………………………………………………….14
2-3-1 JP1: Flash ROM Voltage Selector…………………………14
2-3-2 JP2: CMOS Status………………………………….…………15
2-4 Connectors……………………………………………………………18
2-4-1 Front Panel Connectors………………………………………18
2-4-2 Back Panel Connectors………………………………………18
COM 1/COM2…………………………………………………….19
LPT Parallel Port ……………………………………….…….…20
VGA Connector…………………...…………………………………21
USB1…………………………………………………………………21
KBD/PS2 ……………………………………………………………22
Midi/Game Port & External Audio Connectors…………………22
2-4-3 Internal Audio Connectors………………………………23
2-4-4 ATX-PWR……………………………………………………24
2-4-5 IR Connector…...……………………………………………..25
2-4-6 FAN1/FAN2/FAN3 Connectors…………………………26
2-4-7 Floppy ……………….………………………………………..27
2-4-8 IDE 1 and IDE2…………..……………………………28
2-4-9 WOL1…………….………………………………………..…29
2-4-10 J4: SBLINK…………………………..………………..…30

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2-5 Expansion Slots……………………………………………………….31
2-6 DIMM Memory Installation…….…………………….…………....…32
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup..……...………….. …………34
3-1 Award BIOS CMOS Setup……………………………………………35
3-2 Standard CMOS Setup………………………………………………35
3-3 BIOS Features Setup…………………………………………………37
3-4 Chipset Features Setup…………………………………………....41
3-5 Power Management Setup…………………………………………....44
3-6 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup……………………………………47
3-7 Integrated Peripherals………………………………………………49
3-8 Supervisor/ser Password…………………………. …………………52
3-9 IDE HDD Auto Detection…………………………………………….55
3-10 Load Setup Defaults…………………………………………………..58
3-11 Save and Exit Setup…….. ……………………….. ………………….59
3-12 Quit Without Saving……………………….. ………………………...60
 Chapter 4 Appendix…………………….…………….61
4-1 Memory Map………………………………………………….…...…61
4-2 I/O Map…………………………………………………………..…...62
4-3 Time & DMA Channels Map…………………………………………63
4-4 Interrupt Map………………………………………….. ……. ….…..64
4-5 RTC & CMOS RAM Map……………………………………………65
4-6 Award BIOS Hard Disk Type………………………………………...66
4-7 ISA I/O Address Map…………………………………. …………....68
Chapter 5 Q & A……………..………………………70
5-1 Error Messages During Power On Self Test …………………..……..70
5-2 Frequently Asked Questions……………………………………..……72
5-3 Web-site Service………………………………………………………74

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 6MZX1 Main Board Overview
6MZX1 is a new-generation AGPset Pentium® II main board with high
performance in rendering and texture for 3D Graphics. Using the slot 1 socket,
6MZX1 accepts Intel® Pentium® II (66/100 MHz) processors at speeds from
233MHz to 450 MHz and is able to support faster CPUs upgraded in the future.
Built-in second level (L2) cache in CPU, there is no cache necessary in this system
board. .Based on Intel i440ZX chipset, 6MZX1 has integrated the latest advances
in processor (66MHz & 100 MHz F.S.B), memory, I/O technologies into a
microATX form factor. microATX form factor contributes to a low-cost system
into a smaller size. 6MZX1 is also designed for multimedia functions containing
LGS Semicon MPACT™2, which makes it a big difference among all the
Pentium® II main boards.
6MZX1 utilizes Intel i440ZX chipset and supports new architects such as SDRAM
memory (66MHz & 100 MHz), Ultra DMA/33, bus master IDE and USB ports. It
supports two 3.3V “single and double density” DIMMS at 66 MHz or 100 MHz.
The memory subsystem supports up to either 256 MB SDRAM or 512 MB EDO
RAM of non-buffered 3.3V DIMM into the 2 standard 168-pin DIMM sockets.
I440ZX does not support Memory Error Correction Checking (ECC).
6MZX1 implements high-performance I/O Controller utilizes with fully Plug and
Play device which supports 2.88 MB Floppy, Dual 16550 Compatible (with 16
bytes FIFO, up to 460K baud rate) Serial Port, ECP (Extended Capabilities Port),
EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port ) parallel port, Infrared IrDA (HPSIR), and
Amplitude Shift Keyed IR. (ASKIR) port.

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6MZX1 supports 2 PCI Bus Mastering Slots and 2 standard 16-bit ISA slots for
highest- performance I/O add-on cards.
6MZX1 is also strengthened with Power Management Wake up Events such as
“WOL (Wake up on LAN),” “Modem ring on,” “Keyboard Power on,”
and “PS/2 mouse wake up,” which are the new inventions to enable PCs to be
turned on over the network or modem. These are also key benefits in PC
operation, asset management, new system setup and power conservation.
6MZX1 is specialized in a jumperless design, hardware monitoring (auto-
detection of “CPU voltage, speed, temperature, fan speed),” and multimedia
functions on board. Jumperless design meets current tendency for easy CPU
speed setup procedure. Optional onboard chip “GL518SM” allows the system
to automatically detect CPU voltage, temperature, and fan speed. Built-in chip
“MPACT2” offers multi-media functions.
In conclusion, 6MZX1 is a combination of the highest in performance,
flexibilility, efficiency, and ease of use that meets a variety of
price/performance levels. 6MZX1 is an ideal platform for the increasing
requirements of today’s and future’s desktop applications.

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1-2 Specifications
Basic Specification Descriptions Note
PCB board size 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm
Slot 1 Support Intel® Pentium II CPUs at 66MHz
& 100 MHz F.S.B CPU not enclosed in the package
Memory DIMM 2 of 168-pin 3.3V DIMM
 EDO RAM: from 8 MB to 512 MB
 SDRAM: from 8MB to 256 MB
Expansion Slots 2x ISA slots, 2x PCI slots
Chipset Intel® i440 ZX chipset
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82443ZX Host Bridge
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82371EB PIIX4E
BIOS Licenced Award® full PnP (Plug & Play)
BIOS
I/O function
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2 x PCI IDE devices
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1 x FDC, 2 x serial ports(16550 fast com)
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1x parallel port device /EPP/ECP
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2x USB connector
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IrDA (infrared) connector
Green function Complied with APM (Advanced Power
Management)
Form factor microATX form factor
Voltage Tolerance Current
+5V ±5% 22 Amperes
+3.3V ±5% 3 Amperes
+12V ±10% 800 mA
-5V ±5% 150 mA
Electrical--- Typical
power supply
-12V ±5% 100 mA
Power supply
regulation Onboard switching voltage that support
appropriate power to the CPU and future
upgraded CPUs.
Wake up on LAN System can be waken up through LAN Power supply should
offer at least 750mA to
the signal “5V trickle
voltage” to support
“WOL”.
Modem ring on System can be waken up through Modem
Keyboard Power on System can be waken up through keyboard
PS/2 wake up System can be waken up through PS/2 mouse
Windows 95 power off When system is turned down, hardware power
will be automatically off at the same time.

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Special specification Descriptions Note
Hardware Monitoring Auto detection of CPU voltage, speed,
temperature and fan speed Optional
Multi-media functions 2D/3D VGA +Hardware
DVD+Audio
To support functions such as “Wake up on LAN,” “Keyboard
Wake up,” or “PS/2 Mouse Wake up,” make sure that Pin 17
signal 5VSB on ATX Power supply should be able to offer at
least 750 mA driving ability.
microATX form factor:
microATX is a new form factor developed from ATX form factor to
meet new market trends and PC technologies. The following
features of microATX form factor can tell why microATX is used
for 6MZX1.
 Maximum size: 244 x 244 mm (smaller mother board size)
 Standard ATX 2.01 compliant or later I/O panel
 Reduced I/O slots (6MZX1 has integrated multi-media
functions on board, so it does not need too many I/O slots and
mcroATX exactly can meet this feature.)
 Smaller power supply (lower cost & smaller size)
Without certificate of Macrovision Corporation, DVD is not allowed
to play in public. Users can not use TV as display output when
running DVD.
TV-Out is an optional function; users must specify it when order.

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1-3 Hardware Multi-media Functions
As hardware DVD card is too expensive in the market, 6MZX1 is launched with a
single multi-media chip “MPACT™ 2” designed by Chromatic Research, INC.
With the multi-media function, users will save much money to get hardware DVD
and AGP functions and enjoy the good performance and conveniences that comes
with.
MPACT™ 2with multimedia functions
2D Graphics Full VGA and SVGA support, acceleration of video
playback, and GUI through and DirectDraw
3D Graphics Full 3D acceleration through Direct3D using the MPACT™2
3D graphics engine
Video Digital Video Disk (DVD), MPEG-1 and MPEG- 2
decode, NTSC and PAL video out
Digital Audio Dolby Digital AC-3 audio, SRS-True surround, SPDIF
digital-audio output
 Integrated Digital Audio
MPACT™ 2 integrates digital audio functions. There is a SPDIF digital-audio
output to connect your AC-3 decoder. Connect the SPDIF connector to your
AC-3 decoder to get AC-3 5.1 channel surround sound. With 6MZX1, users
can save cost for high-quality sound card. It supports standard industrial sound
card inputs and outputs, 3D audio (SRS), and 3D positional audio effects
(Direct sound), AC97 audio CODEC support, and wave table.

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 Strong 3D functions
6MZX1 builds in 8MB Rambus DRAM on board, and the bandwith could be
up to 600 MHz. Besides, the chip integrates 230 MHz RAMDAC supporting
RGB monitors, and provides up to 1-million Triangles/sec super 3D set-up
engine. It also supports Microsoft Direct3D in games. When running
Motoracer, it’s faster than Voodoo card. Although it does not support Fog
Table, the 3D quality in Winbench 98 could be completed with Riva 128.
 Perfect DVD quality could be comparable with VCD
The MPACT™ engine is like a CPU, so 6MZX1 could support all DVD
functions, which means 6MZX1 provides hardware DVD playback. The
minimum system requirement is Pentium® 133 MHz. Since 6MZX1 supports
Pentium® II CPUs, it makes the greatest and best DVD and VCD quality.
Before playing DVD, please check if certificate from Macrovision Corporation
is applied, or TV could not used as DVD output.
 Best of low-cost DVD solution
The MPACT™ for 6MZX1 could be a DSP (Discrete-time Signal Processing),
and Chromatic provides Mediaware software, which reduces CPU’s loading.
To compare with DVD playback, 6MZX1 is a cost-effective product. It
supports hardware DVD, so the video quality is much clearer and smoother than
software DVD.

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1-4 Notice of Hardware Installation
Before hardware installation, make sure you have checked the following things.
A. Check the package
If any of these items is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you
purchase. Leave this main board in its original package until you are ready to
install it. In the package, there are:


6MZX1 main board
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manual


cables


driver & utility / CD
B. Make sure power is off.
C. Avoid ESD (Electrical Static Discharge).
While working with 6MZX1, wear a grounded wristband or ankle strap to
avoid ESD (Electrical Static Discharge).

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1-5 Notice of CD Driver Installation
6MZX1 is attached with 2 CDs. One is for main board chipsets, and the other for
Chromatic “MPACT-2” chipset. For Chromatic “MPACT-2”, users only need to
insert “Image World” CD and it will execute itself to install driver.
The other main board CD contains below directories. Read “Index” before
installing required drivers. “Index” file is HTML format.
1. Main boards: i440BX®, i440EX®, i440LX®, i430TX®, VIA® VPX, VP3,
691BX. 692BX main boards
2. A.G.P cards: S- 6326 and T985
3. Solo-1: ESS-solo-1 sound driver
4. Gl518SM: CPU voltage/ speed/ temperature and fan speed detection software
5. Pccillin: anti- virus protection software
6. XStore Pro IDE Driver: IDE Bus Master Driver for Ultra DMA 33

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1-6 XStore Pro IDE Driver
Lucky Star has integrated High Point’s new-invented software technology,
“XStore Pro,” to our valued customers as a free service. Developing the
technique of “read ahead caching after seeking,” XStore Pro increases hard disk
performance. More concretely, when working with hard disk of large block sizes,
it effectively enhances hard disk performance up to 50%, and system performance
up to 10%.
System requirement
Under the below environments, the driver will perform its best in your system. No
extra computer components are required.
 Windows 95 or Windows 98 environment
 Lucky Star main boards
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Recommended system memory: 32 MB or above
Website to bundle updated “XStore Pro” IDE driver
CD Driver enclosed in the package has included Xstore Pro driver. Updated
drivers will be constantly provided at High Point’s website. Lucky Star website is
also linked to High Point.
 http://www.lucky-star.com.tw
 http://highpoint-tech.com

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1-7 System Block Diagram
82371EB
(PIIX4E)
(PCI-to-ISA
Bridge
Primary PCI Bus
2 IDE Ports
(Ultra DMA/33)
2 USB Ports
System BIOS
ISA Bus
ISA Slots
PCI Slots
Main
Memory
Pentium® II
processor
82443ZX
Host Bridge
Host Bus
Graphics
Local
Memory
Video
 DVD
 Camera
 VCR
Video
BIOS
 VMI
 Video
Capture
Display
TV
Graphics
Device
Encoder
2*AGP Bus

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1-8 Reference For Pentium® II CPUs
6MZX1 supports Intel ® Pentium® II microprocessors at 66 and 100 MHz front
side bus. The Pentium® II processor delivers more performances than previous
generation processors (such as Pentium® and Pentium® MMX®, etc…) through
an innovation called Dynamic Execution Architecture. It is improved by 3D
visualization and interactive capabilities required by present high-end commercial
and technical applications and future’s emerging applications as well.
Below is reference for Pentium® II CPUs at 66 MHz & 100 MHz F.S.B.
Note1: CPU is not enclosed in the package
Note 2: Celeron™ has 2 models. One is with internal cache and one without. The one
with cache has a CPU code “A,” such as Celeron 300A.
Chapter 2 Installation
Intel® Pentium® II
Professional
PC Basic PC Celeron™
Klamath™
with 512K
internal cache
Deschutes™
with 512K
internal cache
Celeron™
with 128K
internal cache
Celeron™
without internal
cache
100 MHz 66 MHz 66 MHz66 MHz
CPU speed
266-300MHz
CPU speed
300 & 333 MHz
CPU speed
233-333 MHz
CPU speed
350-450 MHz

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2-1 Layout Reference
2-2 Quick Reference to CPU Speed Setup
COM2
I/O
M ulti-media
K/B/MOUSE
USB1
J1
WOL1
SLOT1
J5J6J7
FAN1
DIMM1
DIMM2
FAN2
RAMBUS x4
MPACT(TM)
VGA BIOS
ATX
BIOS
ISA1
ISA2
PCI1
PCI2
J4
JP4
JP5
FAN3
FW82371EB
JP2
JP1
FDC1
IDE2
IDE1
82443ZX
LPT
COM1
VGA

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Since this is a jumperless design, there is no jumper setting to adjust CPU speed.
The user only needs to set speed in BIOS. Enter BIOS “CPU speed” and set as
below.
CPU Frequency: 66 MHz CPU Frequency: 100 MHz Manual
P-II 233
 233 MHz (66x3.5) P-II 350  350MHz (100x3.5) CPU Ratio:
2x- 5.5x
P-II 266  266 MHz (66x4) P-II 400  400MHz (100x4)
P-II 300  300 MHz (66x4.5) P-II 450  450MHz (100x4.5)
P-II 333  333 MHz (66x5)
CPU Freq. :
66, 75, 83, 100,
103,112,133
Selecting "manual " --- "CPU ratio" & "CPU frequency" may be modified
individually. However, we’d like to remind that system chipset does not
support over-clocking setup, so we can provide no guarantee for any loss or
damage resulting from this.
CPU Speed : Manual
CPU Ratio : x2
CPU Frequency : 66MHz

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2-3 Jumper Settings
Benefiting from jumperless design, hardware installation becomes an easier
procedure to achieve.
2-3-1 JP1: Flash ROM Voltage Selector
JP1 is a 3-pin jumper to select flash ROM voltage.
JP1: Flash ROM voltage selector
5V: set to "1-2" 12V: set to "2-3"

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2-3-2 JP2: CMOS Status
JP2 is a 2-pin connector. Clear CMOS if system password is forgotten. Below is
details to show how to clear CMOS.
JP2 CMOS Status
On Normal
Off Clear CMOS
Procedure to clear CMOS:
Step 1: Shut down the system and disconnect the ATX power supply from AC power.
Step 2: Pull out the ATX cable from the power supply connector.
Step 3: Short the CMOS jumper by putting jumper cap on Pin 1-2 for a few seconds.
Step 4: Return to “off” status for normal setup.
Setp 5: Link power cable to the connector & connect AC power to power supply.
Step 6: Turn on system power.
if you’d like to set password, press “Del” Key during system bootup to enter
CMOS setup and establish a new password.
JP2: CMOS status
ON: Clear CMOS OFF: Normal (default)