Micronics LPX30WB VL-Bus User manual

LPX30WB VL-Bus
System Board Manual
Document Number: 06-00226-01, Rev. 3A
February 1995
221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085

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Micronics Computers, Inc.
The information contained in the LPX30WB system board manual has been
carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Micronics assumes no
responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document.
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manual at a current level when changes are made to the product.
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Portions of the Manual
Portions of this manual were copied (with permission) from Phoenix Tech-
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Micronics Quick Installation
We know many experienced people prefer to read as little of the documenta-
tion as possible. If this sounds like you, here’s the short form:
1. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static discharge, then remove the
LPX30WB from its packaging.
2. Check the voltage of your CPU and install a Power Module, if necessary.
See Chapter 2 for information on whether or not you will need a Power
Module.
Warning:
This system board has been factory set to support 5.0V processors. If
using a 3.3V or 4.0V processor, you must install a Power Module
(Appendix E). Failure to install a Power Module could result in
damage to the CPU.
3. Configure and verify the system board’s jumper settings. (See Jumper
Settings in Chapter 2)
4. Install the CPU and the system memory. (Chapter 3)
5. Install the motherboard into the system case and make all of the necessary
case connections.
6. Install any peripherals (Chapter 3). Do not replace the computer
cover until you have verified the system is working properly.

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7. Turn the computer on and press the <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys
simultaneously after you see the screen below:
8. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings to match what is installed
in your system. If installing an IDE drive, select the IDE device you wish
to configure. Press <Enter> with AUTO CONFIG selected and the
BIOS will automatically configure the drive for you. (See Chapter 4)
9. After you have configured the BIOS Settings, press the <Esc> key
followed by the <F4> key to save the changes and exit. The system will
reboot.
10. Install the video drivers provided with the system (Chapter 5).
11. The system is ready for use.

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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................... 1-1
Features..................................................................................... 1-2
Configuring the LPX30WB ............................................... 2-1
Static Electricity ....................................................................... 2-1
Office Environment .................................................................. 2-1
LPX30WB Components ........................................................... 2-2
Jumper Settings......................................................................... 2-3
Installing the LPX30WB, System Memory, CPUs and
Peripherals......................................................................... 3-1
Installation of the LPX30WB................................................... 3-2
Tools Required ....................................................................................... 3-2
Equipment Required............................................................................... 3-2
System Memory........................................................................ 3-3
SIMMs Supported .................................................................................. 3-3
Memory Configurations ......................................................................... 3-4
Installing the SIMMs.............................................................................. 3-5
Removing SIMMs .................................................................................. 3-5
Installing a CPU........................................................................ 3-5
Installing 128K of Cache Memory ........................................... 3-6
Installing 256K of Cache Memory ........................................... 3-7
Video Memory- Upgrading to 1 MB ........................................ 3-8
Video Memory- Upgrading to 2 MB ........................................ 3-9
Installing an ISA Riser Card................................................... 3-10
Installing a VL-Bus Peripheral Card .......................................3-11
Installing an ISA Peripheral Card........................................... 3-12
The BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................... 4-1
Configuration............................................................................ 4-1
Initial Boot Up.......................................................................... 4-1
Setup ......................................................................................... 4-2
Running the Setup Procedure ................................................... 4-2

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Setting the CMOS Parameters .................................................. 4-3
Setting the CMOS Main Screen ............................................................. 4-4
System Time and Date............................................................................ 4-4
Diskette Drive A or B............................................................................. 4-4
Hard-Disk Drive 1-4 (IDE Drives Only)................................................ 4-4
Base Memory and Extended Memory.................................................... 4-4
Video Card.............................................................................................. 4-4
System Speed ......................................................................................... 4-4
CPU Type ............................................................................................... 4-4
Cache ...................................................................................................... 4-5
External Cache Mode ............................................................................. 4-5
Setting the CMOS Extended Screen......................................... 4-5
System BIOS .......................................................................................... 4-5
Video BIOS ............................................................................................ 4-6
On Board Floppy.................................................................................... 4-6
Primary IDE ........................................................................................... 4-6
Master Speed .......................................................................................... 4-6
Slave Speed ............................................................................................ 4-6
Secondary IDE ....................................................................................... 4-6
Serial Port 1 ............................................................................................ 4-6
Serial Port 2 ............................................................................................ 4-6
Parallel Port ............................................................................................ 4-6
Parallel Port Mode.................................................................................. 4-7
Energy Saving Timer.............................................................................. 4-7
Non-Cacheable Area .............................................................................. 4-7
Keyboard ................................................................................................ 4-7
System Password .................................................................................... 4-7
Setup Password ...................................................................................... 4-8
Re-Configuring Your Computer ............................................... 4-8
Installing Video Drivers .................................................... 6-1
Installation ................................................................................ 6-1
Microsoft Windows 3.1 ............................................................ 6-2
SCREEN CONTROL............................................................................. 6-3
Advanced Features (Virtual Screen Control) ......................................... 6-5
DPMS (Display Power Management SIGNALING) ............................. 6-8
Display Driver UNinstallation ..............................................................6-11
Microsoft Windows NT.......................................................... 6-12
Microsoft Windows NT 3.1.................................................................. 6-12
Microsoft Windows NT 3.5.................................................................. 6-12
Utilities Installation ................................................................ 6-13
Installation Procedures ......................................................................... 6-13

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Utilities Summary ................................................................................ 6-14
Driver Installation................................................................... 6-18
Lotus 1-2-3, versions 2.1 and 2.2......................................................... 6-18
Symphony 2.x ...................................................................................... 6-19
GEM Desktop 3.xx............................................................................... 6-20
Ventura Publisher ................................................................................. 6-20
WordPerfect ............................................................................ 6-21
WordPerfect 5.1.................................................................................... 6-21
WordPerfect 6.0.................................................................................... 6-22
Microsoft Word for DOS........................................................ 6-24
MS Word 5.0 ........................................................................................ 6-24
MS Word 5.5 ........................................................................................ 6-24
Panacea AutoCAD TurboDLD Driver ................................... 6-25
AutoCAD/386 Release 10 and 11 ........................................................ 6-25
AutoCAD/386 Release 12 .................................................................... 6-26
Quattro Pro 2.x for DOS......................................................... 6-28
POST Messages ............................................................... A-1
Beep Codes ...................................................................... B-1
Hard Disk Drive Types ..................................................... C-1
Specifications................................................................... D-1
Environmental Specifications...................................................D-2
Temperature Range.................................................................................D-2
Relative Humidity.....................................................................D-2
Battery Disposal .......................................................................D-3
Installing a Power Module ................................................E-1
FCC Warning Statement ........................................................... F-1
Glossary....................................................................................G-1
Limited Warranty.....................................................................W-1
Non-Warranty Service .............................................................W-2

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