Micronics M6DPi Pentium Pro User manual

M6DPi Pentium Pro
PCI/ISA
System Board Manual
DocumentNumber:06-00285-01,Rev.3A
June1997
45365Northport LoopWest., Fremont,CA 94538-6417

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Copyright Notices
Copyright 1997 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information contained
in the M6DPi PCI/ISA Dual PentiumPro Processor 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. Micronics makes no commitments to update
or to keep the information in this manual at a current level when changes
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Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Features 6
Software Compatibility 7
Before You Begin 8
Chapter 1 - Quick Installation 9
Installing the M6DPi 9
Chapter 2 - Configuring the M6DPi 11
Static Electricity 11
Environment Considerations 11
M6DPi System Board 12
Jumper Settings 13
Chapter 3 - Installing the M6DPi 17
Introduction 17
System Memory Support 17
Installing the M6DPi 18
Tools Required 18
Equipment Required 18
System Memory 19
Adding Memory 19
Memory Type 20
Memory Configurations 21
i960 SIMM Memory Configurations 24
Installing the DIMMs 25
Removing DIMMs 25
Installing the SIMMs 26
Removing SIMMs 26
Installing a CPU 27

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Installing a PCI Peripheral Card 28
Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 29
Connecting the Graphics Option 30
Connecting the SCSI Option 31
Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility 33
Configuration 33
Initial Bootup 33
Setup 33
Running the Setup Procedure 35
Setting the Main Screen 35
Setting the Advanced Screen 40
Security Screen 43
Power Screen 46
Boot Screen 48
Exit Screen 49
Chapter 5 - Installing Device Drivers 51
About Device Drivers 51
Installing the Graphics Drivers 51
Installing the SCSI Drivers 52
Appendix A - Technical Information 53
Specifications 53
Environmental Specifications 55
Temperature Range 55
Relative Humidity 55
Power Supply Specifications 55
Battery Disposal 56
Support and Information Services 57
Technical Support 57
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Appendix B - Post Messages 59
Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes 61
Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types 65
Appendix E - Updating the System BIOS 67
Appendix F - Warranties and Notices 69
Limited Warranty 69
Non-Warranty Service 70
FCC Statement 71
Glossary 72
Index 76

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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10
Figure 2.1: M6DPi System Board 12
Figure 3.1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM 25
Figure 3.2: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM 26
Figure 3.3: Installing a PCI Card 28
Figure 3.4: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 29
Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen 34
Figure 4.2: CMOS Main Screen 35
Figure 4.3: IDE Device Submenu 38
Figure 4.4: Advanced Screen 40
Figure 4.5: Security Setup Screen 43
Figure 4.6: Supervisor Password Submenu 44
Figure 4.7: Power Screen 46
Figure 4.8: Boot Screen 48
Figure 4.9: Exit Screen 49
List of Tables
Table 2.1: CPU Speed Selection 13
Table 2.2: Clock Ratio Selection 13
Table 2.3: Soft Power Settings 14
Table 2.4: Clear CMOS Settings 14
Table 2.5: VGA Selection 14
Table 2.6: Fast SCSI Selection 15
Table 2.7: Wide SCSI Selection 15
Table 2.8: ECC Selection 15
Table 2.9: i960 Processor Settings 15
Table 2.10: Connector Settings & Functions 16
Table 3.1: Memory Configurations 21
Table 3.2: i960 Memory Configurations 24

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the M6DPi system board. The
M6DPi supports the most advanced Dual PentiumPro
processor technology to provide the latest high-perfor-
mance high-capacity server and workstation solution.
The M6DPi features Wide SCSI, Universal Serial Bus
(USB), RAID-ready support and optional 64-bit graphics
accelerator. The USB interface has a maximum band-
width of 12Mbps and can connect as many as 127 devices
toahostsystem.USB supports both standard devices that
operate at the full 12Mbps rate and low-end devices that
use only a 1.5Mbps subchannel. Based on the Intel
440FX PCIset and i960processor, the M6DPi supports
the PCI to PCI Bridge and I2O technology that sets
valuable resources free.
Designed to fit into the AT form factor, the versatile
M6DPi features support for Fast Page Mode (FPM) and
Extended Data Out (EDO) DRAM advanced memory,
and Error Checking and Correction (ECC) when using
parity memory.
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.
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Features
The M6DPi includes the following features:
▲Dual ZIF Socket 8
Intel PentiumPro - 150-200MHz
Two VRM headers to supply CPU-specific voltages
▲PCI-to-PCI Bridge
Intelligent I/O (I2O)
i960RP - 33MHz or
i960RD - 66MHz
Inter-integrated circuit (I2C) onboard
▲Seven 32-bit PCI slots
Two 16-bit ISA slots
One is a shared PCI/ISA slot
One RAID Port (ARO 1130) attached to PCI slot
▲Maximum memory - 1 Gbyte (primary memory)
Four 3.3V unbuffered 64/72-bit 168-pin DIMM sockets
Maximum memory - 128MB memory (for i960processor)
Two 32/36-bit 72-pin SIMM sockets
▲Supports FPM and EDO DRAM memory
ECC support via chipset when using parity memory
▲Fast/Wide SCSI Bus Mastering controller w/ 50-pin S C S I
connector, 68-pin SCSI connector and EZ-SCSI drivers
(optional)
▲Cirrus Logic 5436/5440 PCI graphics accelerator
(optional)
▲Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) headers
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Software Compatibility
The M6DPi system board has been thoroughly tested for
compatibility with a variety of operating systems and envi-
ronments, including:
▲Microsoft
DOS 5.0
DOS 6.2
Windows 95
Windows NT 3.51
Windows NT 4.0
▲IBM
OS/2 Warp 3.0
OS/2 Warp 4.0
▲SCO
UNIXWare 2.1.1
Open Server 5.02
UNIX 3.2, 4.2
▲Novell NetWare 3.12
Novell NetWare 4.11
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Before You Begin
This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa-
tion and use of your M6DPi. 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
DTMF Desktop Management Task Force
ECC Error Checking and Correction
EDO Extended Data Out
FPM Fast Page Mode
IDE Integrated Drive Electronics
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks
SCSI Small Computer System Interface
SIMM Single Inline Memory Module
USB Universal Serial Bus
VRM Voltage Regulator Module
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STATIC!
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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 M6DPi
1. Make backup copies of your installation and configu-
ration diskettes.
2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static dis-
charge, then remove the M6DPi from its packaging.
3. Configure and verify the system board’s jumper set-
tings (refer to Jumper Settings in Chapter 2).
4. Install the CPU and the system memory (refer to
Chapter 3).
5. Install the system board into the chassis and make all
necessary case connections.
6. Install any ISA and/or PCI add-on peripherals (refer
to Chapter 3).
7. Now you can connect any optional devices (refer to
Chapter 3).
8. Turn the computer on and press the <F2> key
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9. 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
(refer to Chapter 4).
10. 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
exit screen, select “Save Changes and Exit” and you
are finished with the BIOS configuration (see Chap-
ter 4).
11. Install the video controller device drivers (optional).
Refer to Chapter 5.
12. Install the SCSI device drivers (optional). Refer to
Chapter 5.
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Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen

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Configuring the M6DPi
Although the M6DPi system board is packaged in pro-
tective materials, it is important to use care while un-
packing and setting up.
Static Electricity
The M6DPi is shipped from the factory in an antistatic
bag. To reduce the possibility of damage, it is important
to neutralize any accumulated static charges on your
body before handling the board. The best way to do this
is to ground yourself using a special wrist or ankle strap.
If you do not have a strap, you should touch both of your
hands to a safely grounded object. After you have
grounded yourself, ground the M6DPi via the solder
pads surrounding one of its mounting holes.
Once the M6DPi is removed from its packaging, place it
on top of the antistatic bag. Carefully inspect the board
for damage which may have occurred during shipment.
Environment Considerations
Make sure the finished computer system is in an area
withgoodventilation. The system shouldnotbe in direct
sunlight, near heaters, or exposed to moisture, dust or
dirt.
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Chapter 2: Configuring the M6DPi
Jumper Settings
This chapter gives you the jumper settings used for the M6DPi system
board.
Table 2-1 lists the jumper settings to select the system-speed settings.
Table 2-2 lists the available clock ratios (internal/external) and the
corresponding jumper settings. Note that these settings are also in-
cluded in Table 2-1.
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166 MHz External, 66 MHz Internal Close Close Close Open Open
180 MHz External, 60 MHz Internal Close Close Open Close Close
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Table 2-3 lists the settings for the Soft Power selection.
Table 2-4: Jumper settings to clear the CMOS settings. 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 2-5 lists the settings to select the optional onboard VGA.
Table2-3: Soft Power Settings
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Table 2-6 lists the settings to select the optional onboard Fast SCSI.
Table 2-7 lists the settings to select the optional onboard Wide SCSI.
Table 2-8 lists the settings to enable or disable Error Checking and
Correction.
Table 2-9 lists the settings for the i960 processor support.
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Table 2-6: Fast SCSI Selection
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Table 2-10 lists the connectors and their functions.
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Chapter
Installing the M6DPi
Introduction
This chapter explains how to install the M6DPi system
board, memory, CPU and peripherals.
WARNING: Before installing or removing any peripherals
or components, make sure you have a clear work space and
that you adhere to all anti-static precautions described in
Chapter 1. Micronics recommends only trained technicians
install and configure the system board.
Damage which occurs to the board while adding or removing
peripherals or components may void the warranty. If prob-
lems arise while installing peripherals, contact the computer
dealer where you purchased the peripheral or Micronics’
Technical Support Department.
System Memory Support
The flexibility of the M6DPi is augmented by its support
for EDO and FPM DRAM memory and ECC. The
M6DPi supports ECC (with 72-bit DIMMs or 36-bit
SIMMs) via the chipset.
EDO memory is designed to keep data available to the
processor for an extended period of time. The EDO
memory support extends the performance of conven-
tional DRAM memory. The result is an improvement in
memory-access performance on the M6DPi system
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Installing the M6DPi
Installation of the M6DPi system board depends on the
type of case you use. The M6DPi is designed for the full-
size AT form factor and is likely to be limited to tower
cases. NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with installing a
system board, Micronics highly recommends that you
read the computer user’s manual or contact your dealer’s
technical support department.
Tools Required
Micronics recommends using the following tools to in-
stall the M6DPi:
❏Small Phillips screwdriver
❏Tweezers or a pair of needle-nose pliers
❏Tray (to hold loose screws)
Equipment Required
Micronics recommends using the following equipment
with the M6DPi for a typical configuration:
❏Chassis with standard hardware (tower case prefer-
able).
❏A high-quality power supply capable of providing
continuous power within a 5 volt range. A power
filter may be used with a noisy AC power source.
❏PS/2 mouse and compatible keyboard.
❏Eight ohm speaker.
❏Standard ribbon cables for internal connections.
❏Standard power cord (grounded).
❏Heat sink with cooling fan for each CPU (required).