Micronics LPX54 User manual

LPX54 PCI/ISA
Integrated System Board Manual
Document Number: 06-00216-01, Rev. 3A
May 1995
232 E 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. Make backup copies of your installation and configuration diskettes.
2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static discharge, then remove the
LPX54 from its packaging.
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 necessary
case connections.
6. Install the riser card and any peripherals (Chapter 3).
7. Turn the computer on and press the <F2> key when 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
to configure. Press <Enter> with Autotype Fixed Disk 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
Software Compatibility ............................................................ 1-2
Configuring the LPX54 ..................................................... 2-1
Static Electricity ....................................................................... 2-1
Office Environment .................................................................. 2-1
LPX54 Components ................................................................. 2-2
Jumper Settings......................................................................... 2-3
Installing the LPX54, System Memory, CPUs and
Peripherals......................................................................... 3-1
Installation of the LPX54 ......................................................... 3-2
Tools Required ....................................................................................... 3-2
Equipment Required............................................................................... 3-2
System Memory........................................................................ 3-3
SIMMs Supported .................................................................................. 3-3
Upgrading Rules..................................................................................... 3-3
Common Memory Configurations ......................................................... 3-4
Installing the SIMMs.............................................................................. 3-5
Removing SIMMs .................................................................................. 3-5
Installing a CPU........................................................................ 3-6
Installing Cache Memory ......................................................... 3-7
Installing a Riser Card .............................................................. 3-8
Installing a PCI Peripheral Card ............................................... 3-9
Installing an ISA Peripheral Card........................................... 3-10
The BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................... 4-1
Configuration............................................................................ 4-1
Initial Boot Up .......................................................................... 4-1
Setup ......................................................................................... 4-2
Running the Setup Procedure ................................................... 4-3
Setting the Main Screen............................................................ 4-3
System Time and Date............................................................................ 4-3

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Diskette A or B....................................................................................... 4-4
IDE Devices (Hard Disk Setup) ............................................................. 4-4
Video System.......................................................................................... 4-5
Video BIOS ............................................................................................ 4-5
Boot Options Submenu .......................................................................... 4-5
System Memory ..................................................................................... 4-6
Extended Memory .................................................................................. 4-6
Setting the Advanced Screen.................................................... 4-7
Integrated Peripherals Submenu ............................................................ 4-8
Large Disk Access Mode........................................................................ 4-9
Security Screen....................................................................................... 4-9
Supervisor Password is ........................................................................ 4-10
User Password is .................................................................................. 4-10
Set Supervisor Password ...................................................................... 4-10
Set User Password .................................................................................4-11
Password on Boot..................................................................................4-11
Diskette Access .....................................................................................4-11
Fixed Disk Boot Sector .........................................................................4-11
Power Screen .......................................................................... 4-12
APM ..................................................................................................... 4-12
Power Management Mode ................................................................... 4-12
Standby Timeout .................................................................................. 4-12
Suspend Timeout.................................................................................. 4-13
Standby CPU Speed ............................................................................. 4-13
Fixed Disk Timeout.............................................................................. 4-13
CRT Standby ........................................................................................ 4-13
Exit Screen.............................................................................. 4-14
Installing Graphics Accelerator Software ....................... 5-1
Preparation................................................................................ 5-1
Installation ................................................................................ 5-2
Main Menu Options ............................................................................... 5-2
System Information ................................................................................ 5-3
Quick Setup ............................................................................................ 5-3
Drivers Installation................................................................................. 5-4
Utilities Installation ................................................................................ 5-4
Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 5-5
Advanced Setup...................................................................................... 5-5
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 5-7

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Installing Video Drivers .................................................... 6-1
Installation ................................................................................ 6-1
De-Installation .......................................................................... 6-1
Microsoft Windows 3.1 ............................................................ 6-2
De-Installation Procedure....................................................................... 6-2
Installation Procedure............................................................................. 6-2
AutoCAD 386 R10/R11/R12.................................................... 6-3
IBM OS/2 Presentation Manager 2.1 ....................................... 6-4
Installation Procedure............................................................................. 6-4
De-Installation Procedure....................................................................... 6-5
Intergraph MicroStation 4.0 ..................................................... 6-6
Microsoft Windows NT.......................................................................... 6-6
Installation Procedure............................................................................. 6-6
De-Installation Procedure....................................................................... 6-7
Microsoft Word (for DOS) 5.x, 6.0 .......................................... 6-7
WordPerfect (for DOS) 5.x, 6.0 ............................................................. 6-8
WordPerfect Versions 5.0 and 5.1 .......................................................... 6-8
WordPerfect Version 6.0......................................................................... 6-9
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
FCC Warning Statement ........................................................... F-1
Glossary ....................................................................................G-1
Limited Warranty.....................................................................W-1
Non-Warranty Service .............................................................W-2

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: LPX54 System Board ................................................................ 2-2
Figure 3-1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM.......................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-2: Upgrading the External Cache .................................................. 3-7
Figure 3-3: Installing a Riser Card ............................................................... 3-8
Figure 3-4: Installing an PCI Card ............................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-5: Installing an ISA Card ............................................................. 3-10
Figure 4-1: Power-Up Screen....................................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-2: CMOS Main Screen .................................................................. 4-3
Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu ................................................................ 4-4
Figure 4-4: Memory Cache Submenu .......................................................... 4-5
Figure 4-5: Memory Shadow Submenu ....................................................... 4-6
Figure 4-6: Boot Options Submenu ............................................................. 4-7
Figure 4-7: Keyboard Features Submenu..................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-8: Advanced Screen ....................................................................... 4-9
Figure 4-9: Integrated Peripherals Submenu.............................................. 4-10
Figure 4-10: Security Setup Screen.............................................................4-11
Figure 4-11: Supervisor Password Screen.................................................. 4-12
Figure 4-12: Exit Screen............................................................................. 4-14
Figure 5-1: Main Menu ................................................................................ 5-2
Figure 5-2: Monitor Selection Menu............................................................ 5-4
Figure 5-3: Set Power-Up Configuration Menu........................................... 5-6
List of Tables
Table 2-1: CPU Speed Selection .................................................................. 2-3
Table 2-2: Cache Size Selection ................................................................... 2-3
Table 2-3: Cache Type Selection .................................................................. 2-3
Table 2-4: Video Selection ........................................................................... 2-3
Table 2-5: PS/2 Mouse Selection ................................................................. 2-4
Table 2-6: IDE IRQ Selection ...................................................................... 2-4
Table 2-7: ISA IDE DMA Channel Selection .............................................. 2-4
Table 2-8: Parallel Port DMA Channel Selection ........................................ 2-5
Table 2-9: VGA Controller Disable ............................................................. 2-5
Table 2-10: BIOS Operation Selection......................................................... 2-5
Table 2-11: BIOS Reset Jumper ................................................................... 2-6
Table 2-12: Reserved Jumper Settings ......................................................... 2-6
Table 2-13: Peripheral and Case Connections.............................................. 2-7
Table 3-1: Common Memory Configurations .............................................. 3-4
Table 5-1: Error Codes and Messages .......................................................... 5-1