Micronics 60/66MHz User manual

M5Pi PCI/ISA
60/66MHz Pentium Processor
System Board Manual
Document Number: 06-00096-05, Rev. 1B
October 1994
221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085

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Micronics Quick Installation
We know that many experienced people prefer to read as little of the documen-
tation as possible. If this sounds like you, here’s the short form:
1. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static discharge, then remove
the M5Pi from its packaging.
2. Configure and verify the system board’s jumper settings. (See
Jumper Settings in Chapter 2)
3. Install the CPU and the system memory (Chapter 3).
4. Install the system board into the system case and make all necessary
case connections.
5. Install any ISA and PCI peripherals (Chapter 3).
6. Turn the computer on and press <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <s>
simultaneously after you see the screen below.
8. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings to match your
configuration. If installing an IDE drive, select the IDE device you wish

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to configure. Press <Enter> with Auto selected and the BIOS will
automatically configure the drive for you. (See Chapter 4)
9. After you have configured the Main Setup menu, make any desired
setting configurations in the Advanced and Security menu. When
finished, go to the exit screen, select “Save Changes and Exit,” and you
are finished with the BIOS configuration (Chapter 4).

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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................1-1
Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
SoftwareCompatibility ............................................................... 1-2
Configuring the M5Pi .......................................................2-1
StaticElectricity .......................................................................... 2-1
OfficeEnvironment ..................................................................... 2-1
M5PiComponents ..................................................................... 2-2
JumperSettings .......................................................................... 2-3
Installing the M5Pi, System Memory, CPUs and
Peripherals ........................................................................3-1
InstallationoftheM5Pi ............................................................... 3-2
Tools Required......................................................................................... 3-2
EquipmentRequired................................................................................. 3-2
SystemMemory ......................................................................... 3-3
SIMMs Supported ................................................................................... 3-3
Upgrading Rules ...................................................................................... 3-3
CommonMemory Configurations............................................................ 3-4
Installing the SIMMs............................................................................... 3-5
Removing SIMMs.................................................................................... 3-5
InstallingaCPU.......................................................................... 3-6
InstallingaPCIPeripheral Card .................................................. 3-7
InstallinganISAPeripheralCard ................................................ 3-8
The BIOS Setup Utility......................................................4-1
Configuration .............................................................................. 4-1
InitialBootUp ............................................................................ 4-1
Setup ......................................................................................... 4-2
RunningtheSetupProcedure ...................................................... 4-3
Setting theCMOS Parameters .................................................... 4-4
Setting the CMOS Main Screen............................................................... 4-4
System Time and Date ............................................................................. 4-4
Diskette Drive A or B............................................................................... 4-4

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HardDisk1-4(IDEDrivesOnly) .............................................................. 4-4
Base Memory and Extended Memory ...................................................... 4-4
Video Card................................................................................................ 4-5
Keyboard ................................................................................................. 4-5
SettingtheCMOSExtendedScreen ........................................... 4-5
Serial Port A ............................................................................................. 4-5
SerialPortB ............................................................................................. 4-6
ParallelPort .............................................................................................. 4-6
Secondary IDE ......................................................................................... 4-6
Onboard Floppy....................................................................................... 4-6
Swap Floppies.......................................................................................... 4-6
Boot Sequence......................................................................................... 4-6
Cache State .............................................................................................. 4-6
1stPCI Device.......................................................................................... 4-6
SystemBIOS ............................................................................................ 4-6
VideoBIOS............................................................................................... 4-7
Option ROM ............................................................................................ 4-7
Re-ConfiguringYourComputer................................................... 4-7
POST Messages .............................................................. A-1
Beep Codes...................................................................... B-1
Hard Disk Drive Types..................................................... C-1
Specifications .................................................................. D-1
EnvironmentalSpecifications .......................................................D-2
Temperature Range ................................................................................. D-2
RelativeHumidity ................................................................................... D-2
BatteryDisposal .........................................................................D-3
FCCWarningStatement ............................................................. F-1
Glossary .....................................................................................G-1
LimitedWarranty .......................................................................W-1
Non-Warranty Service...............................................................W-2

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List of Figures
Figure2-1: M5PiSystem Board ...................................................................... 2-2
Figure3-1: Installinga 72-PinSIMM.............................................................. 3-5
Figure3-3: Installinga PCIPeripheral Card .................................................... 3-7
Figure 3-5: Installing an ISA Card .................................................................. 3-8
Figure4-1: Power-UpScreen .......................................................................... 4-2
Figure4-2: CMOSMain Screen...................................................................... 4-3
Figure4-3: CMOSExtended Screen ............................................................... 4-5
Figure4-4: ExitPop-up Screen........................................................................ 4-8
List of Tables
Table2-1: CPUSpeed Selection ..................................................................... 2-3
Table2-2: Video Selection .............................................................................. 2-3
Table 2-3: PCI IDE Selection ........................................................................... 2-3
Table 2-4: PCIIDEIRQ14Selection ................................................................ 2-3
Table2-5: Secondary IDEControllerIRQ Selection ....................................... 2-4
Table2-6: IDE DMAChannel Selection ......................................................... 2-4
Table 2-7: Parallel Port IRQ Selection ............................................................. 2-4
Table2-8: Parallel PortDMA Channel Selection ............................................ 2-5
Table2-9: Flash ROMSelection ..................................................................... 2-5
Table 2-10: BIOS Reset ................................................................................... 2-5
Table 2-11: Reserved Jumper Settings............................................................ 2-6
Table 2-12: Case and Peripheral Connections ................................................ 2-7
Table3-1: Common MemoryConfigurations.................................................. 3-4

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1Introduction
Congratulations for choosing the Micronics M5Pi! The M5Pi is a high-
performance system board designed to be a foundation for serious
computer applications.
The M5Pi is a 60/66 MHz Pentium based board and is one of the most
powerful Intel-based products on the market.
The M5Pi comes with many built in features. These include support for
four IDE hard drives, support for two floppy drives, a bi-directional
parallel port, and two high speed serial ports.
Micronics builds all products to exacting standards, using the highest
quality components available. We are proud to provide this system
board and hope it brings you years of reliable service.

Features
The M5Pi includes the following features:
mPentium processor support for 60MHz or 66MHz processors.
mTwo 32-bit PCI slots, four ISA slots, and one shared (PCI or ISA) slot.
m256K of L2 write-back cache.
mSupports up to 128MB of on-board system memory.
mPrimary PCI Mode 3 IDE controller (supports two drives).
mSecondary ISA IDE controller (supports two drives).
mFloppy controller for two floppy drives (Supports 2.88MB, 1.44MB,
1.2MB, 720K, and 360K floppy drives).
mTwo high speed NS16550 compatible serial ports.
mBi-directional parallel port that is EPP and ECP compatible (see
Specifications).
mUpgradeable Flash Phoenix BIOS.
Software Compatibility
The M5Pi system board has been thoroughly tested for compatibility with a
variety of operating systems and environments, including:
mWindows, Windows for Workgroups, and Windows NT
mOS/2
mSCO UNIX and Open Desktop
mNovell Netware
mMS-DOS
mPC-DOS
mNeXTStep 3.2
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