Micronics M7S-Hi User manual

M7S-Hi PCI/ISA
System Board Manual
DocumentNumber:06-00273-04,Rev1D
May1997
45365NorthportLoopWest,Fremont,CA.94538-6417

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Copyright Notices
Copyright 1996, 1997 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information
contained in the M7S-Hi PCI/ISA system board manual has been carefully
checked and is believed to be accurate. Micronics assumes no responsibil-
ity for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. Micronics
makes no commitments to update or to keep the information in this
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Portions of the Manual
Portions of this manual were copied (with permission) from Phoenix
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Trademarks
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crosoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel and PCI 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
Features 6
Software Compatibility 7
Before You Begin 8
Chapter 1 - Quick Installation 9
Installing the M7S-Hi 9
Chapter 2 - Configuring the M7S-Hi 11
Static Electricity 11
Office Environment 11
M7S-Hi System Board 12
M7S-Hi Back Panel Connections 12
Jumper Settings 13
Chapter 3 - Installing the M7S-Hi 17
Introduction 17
System Memory Support 17
Installing the M7S-Hi 18
Tools Required 18
Equipment Required 18
System Memory 19
SIMMs Supported 19
Adding Memory 19
Memory Configurations 21
Installing the SIMMs 22
Removing SIMMs 22
Installing a CPU 23
Installing a PCI Peripheral Card 24
Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 25

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Installing a CD-ROM Drive 26
The M7S-Hi Sound Option 27
Connecting Sound Devices 27
Connecting the Telephony Option 28
Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility 29
Configuration 29
Initial Bootup 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 44
Exit Screen 45
Chapter 5 - Installing Sound Device Drivers 47
About Device Drivers 47
Installing the Sound Drivers 48
Appendix A - Technical Information 49
Specifications 49
Environmental Specifications 50
Temperature Range 50
Relative Humidity 50
Battery Disposal 51
Support and Information Services 52
Technical Support 52
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Appendix B - Post Messages 55
Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes 59
Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types 63
Appendix E - Updating the System BIOS 65
Appendix F - Warranties and Notices 67
Limited Warranty 67
FCC Statement 69
Declaration of Conformity 70
Glossary 71
Index 75

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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10
Figure 2.1: M7S-Hi System Board 12
Figure 2.2: M7S-Hi Back Panel Connections 12
Figure 3.1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM 22
Figure 3.2: Installing a PCI Card 24
Figure 3.3: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 25
Figure 3.4: Connecting External Sound Devices 27
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: Security Setup Screen 39
Figure 4.6: Supervisor Password Submenu 40
Figure 4.7: Power Screen 42
Figure 4.8: Boot Screen 45
Figure 4.9: Exit Screen 46
List of Tables
Table 2.1: CPU Speed Selection 13
Table 2.2: AT Bus Clock Selection 13
Table 2.3: System Power Down Selection 14
Table 2.4: Clear CMOS Selection 14
Table 2.5: Cache DRAM Range Selection 14
Table 2.6: CPU Voltage Selection 15
Table 2.7: Case and Peripheral Connections 15
Table 3.1: Memory Configurations 21
Table A.1: Support and Information Services 52

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the M7S-Hi system board. The
high-performance M7S-Hi provides the latest enhance-
ments in system board technology for the world’s most
advanced workstation applications.
Based on the Intel 430HX (Triton II) chipset, the M7S-
Hi provides enhanced PCI throughput and performance
as well as support of Universal Serial Bus (USB). The
USB interface has a maximum bandwidth of 12Mbps and
can connect as many as 127 devices to a host system. USB
supports both standard devices that operate at the full
12Mbpsrateandlow-enddevices that use only a 1.5Mbps
subchannel.
The M7S-Hi is designed to fit into the most modern ATX
form factor. The ATX form factor allows critical compo-
nents such as floppy and IDE connectors, chassis fan,
CPU and memory to be strategically located so that full
length cards can be used in all slots. The M7S-Hi com-
bined with the Intel 430HX chipset makes this system
board the ultimate desktop workstation solution.
The M7S-Hi comes with many features. These include
support for Extended Data Out (EDO) and Fast Page
Mode (FPM) DRAM memory, Error Checking and Cor-
rection (ECC), the Phoenix Plug and Play BIOS and an
optional feature for integrated 16-bit 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.
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Features
The M7S-Hi includes the following features:
▲Single ZIF socket 7
IntelPentium90,100,120,133,150,166and200MHz
processors.
▲Intel Pentium166 and 200MHz processors w/ MMX
Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) required
▲AMD-K5PR75 to PR133 processors
▲AMD-K6166 to 200MHz processors
Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) required
▲Intel 430HX chipset
Intel PIIX 3
SMC FDC37C93X
▲Voltage Regulated Extension (VRE) and Voltage Regu-
lated (VR) support
▲Three 32-bit PCI slots
Three 16-bit ISA slots
(One shared (PCI or ISA) slot)
▲Up to 512K pipelined burst external Level 2 cache
▲Maximum memory - 256MB
▲Four 32/36-bit 72-pin SIMM Sockets
Supports FPM and EDO memory
ECC support via chipset (36-bit SIMM)
▲Creative Labs VIBRA 16C Sound (optional)
▲Telephony header for desktop video conferencing (op-
tional)
▲Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for desktop
peripheral expansion (optional)
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Software Compatibility
The M7S-Hi 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 M7S-Hi. 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
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
ECC Error Checking and Correction
ECP Extended Capabilities Port
EDO Extended Data Out
EPP Enhanced Parallel Port
FPM Fast Page Mode
IDE Integrated Drive Electronics
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
SIMM Single Inline Memory Module
USB Universal Serial Bus
VR Voltage Regulated
VRE Voltage Regulated Extension
VRM Voltage Regulated Module
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STATIC!
Before
handlingthe
M7S-Hi,be
properly
groundedby
usinga
specialwrist
orankle
strap,or
toucha
safely
grounded
object.
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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 M7S-Hi
1. Make backup copies of your installation and configu-
ration diskettes.
2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static dis-
charge, then remove the M7S-Hi 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. Whenfinished, go to the
exit screen, select “Save Changes and Exit” and you
are finished with the BIOS configuration (see Chap-
ter 4).
11. Install your IDE CD-ROM drive and its device
drivers (optional). Refer to Chapter 3.
12. Installthesound controllerdevicedrivers(optional).
Refer to Chapter 5.
Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen
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Configuring the M7S-Hi
Although the M7S-Hi system board is packaged in
protective materials, it is important to use care while
unpacking and setting up.
Static Electricity
The M7S-Hi 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 M7S-Hi via the solder
pads surrounding one of its mounting holes.
Once the M7S-Hi 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 should not beindirect
sunlight, near heaters, or exposed to moisture, dust or
dirt.
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M7S-Hi Back Panel Connections
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Figure2.1: M7S-Hi System Board
Figure2.2: M7S-Hi Back Panel Connections

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Chapter 2: Configuring the M7S-Hi
Jumper Settings
This chapter gives you the jumper settings used for the M7S-Hi
system board.
Table 2-1: Jumper settings to select the speed of the CPU. NOTE:
A VRM module is required for Pentium processors that support
MMX and for the AMD-K6 processors.
Table 2-2: Jumper settings for the AT Bus clock selection.
Jumper Function Settings
W13 1/4 (default)
1/3 Close Open
Table 2-2:AT Bus Clock Selection
CPU
Speed Bus Speed W1 W2 W4 W5 W6
90MHz 60 x 1.5 Close Open Close Open Open
100MHz 66 x 1.5 Open Close Open Open Open
120MHz 60 x 2.0 Close Open Close Open Close
133MHz 66 x 2.0 Open Close Open Open Close
150MHz 60 x 2.5 Close Open Close Close Close
166MHz 66 x 2.5 Open Close Open Close Close
200MHz 66 x 3.0 Open Close Open Close Open
Table 2-1:CPU Speed Selection

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Table 2-3: Jumper settings for the system soft power down.
Table 2-4: Jumper settings to clear the BIOS CMOS
settings. With your computer's power off, close pins 2-3,
then turn the power on for about five seconds. Turn the
power off 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: Jumper settings to configure the cacheable
DRAM range (optional).
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Jumper Function Settings
W14 Enable (default)
Disable Open Close
Table 2-3:System Power Down Selection
Jumper Function Settings
W10 Normal (default)
Clear CMOS 1-2 2-3
Table 2-4:Clear CMOS Selection
Jumper Function Settings
W12 Normal (default)
Extended Open Close
Table 2-5:Cache DRAM Range Selection

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Table 2-6: Jumper settings to select the CPU Voltage
Regulated Extension (VRE) support.
Table 2-7: Case and peripheral connections.
Table 2-6:CPUVoltage Selection
Jumper Function Settings
W7 VRE (default)
Standard/VR Close Open
Connector Function Notes
BZ1 Buzzer Integrated PC Speaker
J5 Game Port Top connector
" MIC-In Connector Bottom connector - right
" Line-In Connector Bottom connector - middle
" Line-Out Connector Bottom connector - left
J6 USB Connector
J8 Keyboard/Mouse
Connector PS/2
J9-J12 ISA Bus Expansion Slots
J13 CD-In
J14 Wavetable
J15 Modem Optional Telephony
header
J17 Parallel Port Connector Can be disabled at the
CMOS configuration
screen
Table 2-7:Case & Peripheral Connections

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Connector Function Notes
J18 Serial Port (COM 2) Can be disabled at the CMOS
configuration screen
J19 Serial Port (COM1) Can be disabled at the CMOS
configuration screen
J25 Secondary IDE
J26 Power Connector ATX standard
J27 Primary IDE
J28 Floppy Connector
U13-U16 PCI Bus Expansion Slots
U17-U19;
U21 DRAM (72-pin SIMM sockets)
U50 Infrared Connector 6 - +5V DC; 8- Receive Data;
9 - Ground; 10 - Transmit Data;
7, 11 - NC
"System Power On/Off 1 - Power; 2 - Ground
"Reset 23 - Reset; 22 - Ground
" Hard Disk LED 13 or 16 - Positive;15 - Negative
"Power LED 20 - Power; 22 - Ground
"Speaker
Note: When using the
onboard buzzer, close
pins 26 & 27
27 - Speaker; 24 - +5V DC
"Green Power
(power management) 3 - Green; 4 - +5V
W3 Case Fan
W9 CPU Fan
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Chapter Installing the M7S-Hi
Introduction
This Chapter explains how to install the M7S-Hi 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 M7S-Hi is augmented by its sup-
port for Error Checking and Correction (ECC), Ex-
tended Data Out (EDO) DRAM memory and Fast Page
Mode (FPM) DRAM memory. The M7S-Hi supports
Error Checking and Correction 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 M7S-Hi system
board.
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Chapter 3: Installing the M7S-Hi
Installing the M7S-Hi
Installation of the M7S-Hi system board depends on the
type of case you use. The M7S-Hi is designed for the ATX
form factor and must be installed in an ATX chassis.
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 M7S-Hi:
❏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 M7S-Hi for a typical configuration:
❏ATX chassis with standard hardware.
❏A high-quality ATX power supply capable of provid-
ing continuous power within a 3 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 CPU (required).