Micronics Cyclone Pentium User manual

Cyclone Pentium
System Board Manual
DocumentNumber:06-00339-01,Rev.1A
February1998
45365NorthportLoopWest,Fremont,CA.94538-6417

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Copyright Notices
Copyright 1998 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information con-
tained in the Cyclone PCI/ISA Pentium system board manual has
been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Micronics
assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
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Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor-
poration. Intel, PCI and NLX are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for
identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their
respective companies.

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Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Special Feature 5
Cyclone Features 6
SoftwareCompatibility 7
BeforeYou Begin 8
Chapter 1 - Quick Installation 9
InstallingtheCyclone 9
Chapter 2 - Configuring the Cyclone 11
Static Electricity 11
EnvironmentConsiderations 11
Cyclone System Board Diagram 12
Riser Card Diagram 13
JumperSettings 14
Chapter 3 - Installing the Cyclone 19
Introduction 19
SystemMemorySupport 19
InstallingtheCyclone 20
Equipment Required 20
SystemMemory 21
AddingMemory 21
MemoryConfigurations 22
InstallingDIMMs 23
RemovingDIMMs 23
InstallingaCPU 24
Installinga PCI Peripheral Card 25
InstallinganISAPeripheralCard 26

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ConnectingtheSound 27
ConnectingtheGraphics 28
Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility 29
Configuration 29
InitialBootup 29
Setup 29
Running the Setup Procedure 31
Setting the Main Screen 31
Setting the Advanced Screen 36
Security Screen 39
Power Screen 42
Boot Screen 45
Exit Screen 46
Chapter 5 - Installing Device Drivers 47
About Device Drivers 47
Installingthe Sound Drivers 47
InstallingtheGraphicsDrivers 48
Appendix A - Technical Information 49
Specifications 49
EnvironmentalSpecifications 51
TemperatureRange 51
RelativeHumidity 51
BatteryDisposal 52
SupportandInformationServices 53
TechnicalSupport 53
Appendix B - Post Messages 55
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Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes 57
Appendix D - Updating the System BIOS 61
Appendix E - Warranties and Notices 63
LimitedWarranty 63
Non-WarrantyService 64
FCC Statement 65
Glossary 66
Index 70
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10
Figure 2.1: Cyclone System Board 12
Figure 3.1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM 23
Figure 3.2: Installing a PCI Peripheral Card 25
Figure 3.3: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 26
Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen 30
Figure 4.2: CMOS Main Screen 31
Figure 4.3: IDE Device Submenu 34
Figure 4.4: Advanced Screen 36
Figure 4.5: Advanced Screen Submenu 38
Figure 4.6: Security Screen 39
Figure 4.7: Supervisor Password Submenu 40
Figure 4.8: Power Screen 42
Figure 4.9: Boot Screen 45
Figure 4.10: Exit Screen 46
List of Tables
Table 2.1: System Speed Selection 14
Table 2.2: CPU Voltage Selection 14
Table 2.3: Clear CMOS Settings 15
Table 2.4: Onboard Graphics Settings (W1) 15
Table 2.5: Burst Mode Settings 15
Table 2.6: Onboard Sound Settings 16
Table 2.7: Onboard Wavetable Settings 16
Table 2.8: Cyclone Connector Settings 17
Table 2.9: Riser Card Connector Settings 18
Table 3.1: Memory Configurations 22
Table A.1: Support and Information Services 54

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cyclone system board. The
Cyclone is a 32-bit computing solution using the new
NLX form factor, targeted at the industry’s most de-
manding workstation applications.
Based on the SIS 5597 chipset, the Cyclone supports the
latest Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology
and AMD processors. Other features of the SIS 5597
chipset include Universal Serial Bus support, integrated
64-bit graphics and optional onboard sound.
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.
Special Feature
Designed to fit into the new NLX form factor, the
Cyclone system board design comes with a riser card
linked by an edge connector with extended pin-out.
Viewed from the front, the riser card sits along the right
edge of the system board (see Figures 2.1 and 2.2).
The NLX form factor provides easy installation and
removal of the system board and better accessibility to
upgradeablecomponents.Theseadvantageswillenhance
serviceabilitytoreduceTotalCostsofOwnership(TCO).
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Cyclone Features
The Cyclone includes the following features:
▲Single ZIF Socket 7 support for:
Intel Pentiumchip 75-200MHz
Intel Pentiumchip with MMX166-233MHz
AMD-K5PR75toPR200
AMD-K6166to266MHz
▲Integrated VRM w/ Switching Regulator
▲Silicon Integrated Systems SIS 5597 chipset
SMC FDC37C669 Enhanced Ultra I/O chip
▲512KPipelineBurstSRAM
▲Two32-bitPCIslots
Two 16-bit ISA slots
One is a shared PCI/ISA slot
▲Two 3.3V unbuffered 168-pin 64-bit DIMM sockets
Maximum memory - 256MB
Supports EDO and SDRAM memory
▲Ultra DMA/33 IDE protocol support
▲SIS 5597 integrated 64-bit graphics with up to 2.5MB
memoryusingsystem memory
▲Yamaha OPL3-SA2 sound (optional)
▲NLX form factor
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Software Compatibility
The Cyclone system board has been thoroughly tested for
compatibility with a variety of operating systems and envi-
ronments, including:
▲Microsoft -
DOS6.2x
Windows95
WindowsNT3.5x
WindowsNT4.0
▲IBM -
OS/2Warp3.0
OS/2Warp4.0
▲SCO -
UNIXWare2.1.1
OpenServer5.02,5.04
UNIX3.2.4.2
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Before You Begin
This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa-
tion and use of your Cyclone. There are several symbols and
conventions used throughout this manual to help draw your
attention to a feature or to focus on important information:
When you see the Magnifying Glass, it refers
to something you should take a closer look at
before proceeding further.
When you see the Exclamation Mark, it gives
important information on avoiding damage.
Common Names
DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
EDO Extended Data Out
IDE Integrated Drive Electronics
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
SDRAM Synchronous DRAM
SIMM Single Inline Memory Module
USB Universal Serial Bus
VRM Voltage Regulator Module
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Chapter 1: Quick Installation
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Chapter
Quick Installation
We know that many experienced people prefer to read as
little of the documentation as possible. If this sounds like
you, here’s the short form to get up and running quickly.
Installing the Cyclone
1. Make backup copies of your installation and configu-
ration diskettes.
2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static dis-
charge by using an antistatic wrist or ankle strap, or
touch a safely grounded metal object.
3. Remove both the system board and Riser card from
its packaging.
4. Configure and verify both the system board and riser
card’s jumper settings (refer to Jumper Settings in
Chapter 2).
5. Mount the riser card onto the chassis.
6. Install the CPU and the system memory.
7. Install the system board into the chassis and make all
necessary case connections.
8. Connect any ISA and/or PCI add-on peripherals to
the slots on the riser card.
9. Connect any optional devices.
10. Turn thecomputer on and pressthe <F2> key when
you see the screen shown in Figure 1.1.
11. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings to
match your configuration. If installing an IDE drive,
select the IDE device you wish to configure. Press
ENTER with Autotype Fixed Disk selected and the
STATIC!
Before
handling
the
Cyclone,be
properly
grounded
by using a
special
wristor
ankle strap,
or touch a
safely
grounded
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Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen
Chapter 1: Quick Installation
BIOS will automatically configure the drive for you
(refer to Chapter 4).
12. After you have configured the Main Setup menu,
make any desired setting configurations in the Ad-
vanced and Security menu. When finished, go to the
exitscreen, select “Save Changes andExit” and you are
finished with the BIOS configuration (see Chapter 4).
13. Install the graphics device drivers (optional). Refer to
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Configuring the Cyclone
Although the Cyclone system board is packaged in
materials that are designed to protect it from physical
damage and static electricity, it is important to use care
while unpacking the board and setting it up.
Static Electricity
The Cyclone is shipped from the factory in an antistatic
bag. To reduce the possibility of damage from static
discharge, it is important to neutralize any static charges
your body may have accumulated before handling the
board.
The best way to do this is to ground yourself using a
special antistatic wrist or ankle strap. If you do not have
an antistatic strap available, touch both of your hands to
a safely grounded object, such as the power supply or
chassis of a computer that is connected to the power
socket. After you have grounded yourself, ground the
Cyclone board via one of the solder pads that surround
its mounting holes. When you remove the Cyclone from
its packaging, place it on top of the antistatic bag, and
carefully inspect the board for damage which might have
occurred during shipment.
Environment Considerations
Make sure the finished computer system is in an area
withgoodventilation.Thesystem should not be in direct
sunlight, near heaters, or exposed to moisture, dust, or
dirt.
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Figure 2-1. Cyclone System Board Diagram
Figure2-2:Back PanelConnections
Back Panel Connections (optional)

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Riser Card
Figure 2-3: Cyclone Rise Card Diagram

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Chapter 2: Configuring the Cyclone
Jumper Settings
This section provides the jumper settings for the Cyclone system board.
Table 2-1 lists the Intel and AMD CPU speed settings and the jumper
settings that select these speeds.
Table 2-2 lists the jumper settings to set the CPU voltage for
thefollowingprocessors:IntelP54,P55andAMDK5-166,
K5-200,K6-166,K6-200andK6-233.NOTE:TheAMD
K6-233MHzhas twoversionsofvoltages (2.2Vand3.2V).
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Table 2-2: CPU Voltage Selection
*Default Setting
Table 2-1: System Speed Selection
CPU Voltage W16 W17 W18 W23 W24
3.5V (P54C, P55CTB,
K5-166, K5-200) Open Open Open Close Open
2.8V (P55C) Close Open Open Open Open
2.9V (K6-166, K6-200) Open Close Open Open Open
3.2V (K6-233)*
Open Open Close Open Open
2.2V (K6-233, K6-266)
Open Open Open Open Close
CPU Speed Bus Speed W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7
75 MHz 50 x 1.5 Open Open Close 2-3 2-3 2-3
90 MHz 60 x 1.5 Open Open Close 1-2 2-3 2-3
100 MHz 66 x 1.5 Open Open Close 2-3 1-2 2-3
120 MHz 60 x 2.0 Close Open Open 1-2 2-3 2-3
133 MHz 66 x 2.0 Close Open Open 2-3 1-2 2-3
150 MHz 60 x 2.5 Close Close Open 1-2 2-3 2-3
166 MHz 66 x 2.5 Close Close Open 2-3 1-2 2-3
180 MHz 60 x 3.0 Open Close Open 1-2 2-3 2-3
200 MHz* 66 x 3.0 Open Close Open 2-3 1-2 2-3
233 MHz 66 x 3.5 Open Open Open 2-3 1-2 2-3
266 MHz 66 x 4.0 Close Open Close 2-3 1-2 2-3
Forjumper
groupsW16-
W18 and
W23-W24,
make sure
that only
one jumper
out of each
group is set
toON
before
applying
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Table 2-3 lists the settings to clear the CMOS. 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.
Table 2-4 lists the settings for the onboard graphics. Disable jumpers
W1 and W22 if you want to use your own VGA card.
Table 2-5 lists the settings for the Linear or Interleave Burst Mode.
Table 2-3: Clear CMOS Settings
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Table2-6liststhesettingstoenableordisabletheoptionalonboardsound.
Table 2-7 lists the settings to enable or disable the optional onboard
wavetable.
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Table 2-8 lists the Cyclone connectors and their functions.
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Table 2-8: Cyclone Connector Settings
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Table 2-9 lists the riser card connectors and their functions.
Table 2-9: Riser Card Connector Settings
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