Micronics M54E2 PCI/EISA manual

M54E2 PCI/EISA Dual Pentium Processor System Board Manual .[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual M54E2 PCI/EISA Dual Pentium Processor System Board Manual Document Number : 06-00210-06, Rev . 2C June 1996 221 Warren A ve ., F remont, CA 94539-7085[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Copyright Notices Copyright  1994, 1995, 1996 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information contained in the M54E2 PCI/EISA Dual Pentium 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. Mi[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Contents Section 1: Introduction ............................................ 1-1 Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Software Compatibility ............................................................. 1-2 M54E2 Quick Installation..............................[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Setup ......................................................................................... 4-2 Running the Setup Procedure ................................................... 4-3 Setting the Main Screen ............................................................ 4-3 Setting the Advanced Screen .......................[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Appendix E: Updating the System BIOS ............... E-1 FCC W arning Statement ......................................... F-1 Declaration of Conformity ...................................... F-2 Glossary ................................................................... G-1 Limited W arranty ..............................[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual List of Figures Figure 1-1: System Power-Up Screen ......................................................... 1-3 Figure 2-1: M54E2 System Board .............................................................. 2-2 Figure 3-1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM ....................................................... 3-5 Figure 3-2: Inst[...]

Section 1: Introduction M54E2 System Board Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing the Micronics M54E2. The M54E2 is a high- performance system board designed to be a foundation for advanced systems and applications. The M54E2 is a dual Pentium processor board. Y ou can operate the M54E2 with a single Pentium processor or add a second matching p[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 1: Introduction Features The M54E2 includes the following features: Dual Pentium processor support for 75, 90, 100, 120, 133, 150, 166 and 200MHz processors T wo 32-bit PCI slots, five 32-bit EISA slots and one shared (PCI or EISA) slot L2 W rite-back cache support (256K or 512K) PCI: Intel Neptune chipset PCEB/ESC[...]

Section 1: Introduction M54E2 System Board Manual M54E2 Quick Installation W e know that many experienced people prefer to read as little of the docu- mentation 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 dischar[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 1: Introduction 1.4 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[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 2: Configuring the M54E2 Configuring the M54E2 Although the M54E2 system board is packaged in protective materials, it is important to use care while unpacking and setting up. Static Electricity The M54E2 is shipped from the factory in an antistatic bag. T o reduce the possibility of damage, it is important to neut[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 2: Configuring the M54E2 M54E2 System Board Figur e 2-1: M54E2 System Board 2-2[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 2: Configuring the M54E2 2-3 Jumper Settings T able 2-1: Jumper settings to select between write-back and write- through cache. T able 2-2: Jumper settings to select the speed of the CPU. T able 2-3: Jumper settings to select the size of the external cache. Jumper Function Settings W1 Write-through Write-back (defa[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 2: Configuring the M54E2 T able 2-4: Jumper settings to set the CPU voltage r egulator selection. T able 2-5: Jumper settings to set the onboard IDE IRQ. T able 2-6: Jumper settings to select parity checking or non-parity checking DRAM. T able 2-7: Jumper settings to enable or disable Super I/O. 2-4 T able 2-4: CPU[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 2: Configuring the M54E2 2-5 T able 2-8: Jumper settings to select the type of video installed. T able 2-9: Jumper settings to enable or disable the PS2 mouse. T able 2-10: Jumper settings to recover the flash BIOS fr om the boot block. T able 2-1 1: Jumper settings to enable or disable the turbo option. T able 2-8[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 2: Configuring the M54E2 2-6 T able 2-12: Jumper settings to enable or disable the APIC selection for Novell Network use. NOTE: Disable only if you are running Novell 3.12. Jumper Function Settings W42 APIC Enabled (default) APIC Disabled Open Close T ab le 2-12: APIC Selection[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 2: Configuring the M54E2 T able 2-13: Case and peripheral connections. 2-7 Connectors Function Notes J1 & J2 Power Supply Connector J5 AT Keyboard J6 & J8 PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard PS/2 Version Only J9 Parallel Port Connector Can be disabled at the CMOS configuration screen J10 Floppy Connector J11 Serial P[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 2: Configuring the M54E2 2-8[...]

Section 3: Installing the M54E2 M54E2 System Board Manual Installing the M54E2, System Memory , CPUs and Peripherals This section explains how to install the M54E2 system board, SIMMs, CPUs and peripherals. WARNING: Befor e installing or r emoving any peripherals or components, make sure you have a clear work space and that you adher e to all anti-[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 3: Installing the M54E2 Installation of the M54E2 The installation of the M54E2 system board depends on the type of case you use. The M54E2 is a standard A T motherboard and is likely to be limited to tower cases. Prior to installing the M54E2, make sure you have a clear work space available and adhere to all anti-[...]

Section 3: Installing the M54E2 M54E2 System Board Manual 3-3 System Memory System memory devices, commonly known as SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules), are necessary to operate the M54E2 system board. The M54E2 has eight SIMM sockets and can be upgraded to 512 Megabytes of RAM. This section will explain the type of SIMMs supported, list the rule[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 3: Installing the M54E2 3-4 Common Memory Configurations The table below lists the most common memory configurations. The M54E2 will accept the following combination of SIMMs as long as the rules in the previous section are followed. Memory Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 8MB (2) 1Mx36 16MB (2) 1Mx36 (2) 1Mx36 16MB (2)[...]

Section 3: Installing the M54E2 M54E2 System Board Manual 3-5 Installing the SIMMs T o install the SIMMs, locate the memory banks on the system board and perform the following steps: 1. Hold the SIMM so that the notched edge is aligned with the notch on the SIMM socket (Figure 3-1). 2. Insert the SIMM at a 45 degree angle. 3. Gently push the SIMM i[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 3: Installing the M54E2 3-6 Installing a CPU The M54E2 is designed to support dual Pentium processors. Follow the steps below to install the main or the second processor: 1. Turn of f the computer and remove its cover . 2. Locate the ZIF socket illustrated in Figure 2-1. 3. Lift the lever of the socket. 4. Locate p[...]

Section 3: Installing the M54E2 M54E2 System Board Manual 3-7 Installing Cache Memory In addition to the 16K of internal (L1) cache built into the Pentium proces- sors, the M54E2 also supports external (L2) cache. The M54E2 is available with 256K or 512K external cache. T o upgrade to 512K cache, install eight 32Kx8-15ns 3.3V SRAMs into the open SR[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 3: Installing the M54E2 3-8 Installing a PCI Peripheral Card Micronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripherals that meet the PCI 2.0 specifications. Complete the following steps to install a PCI card: 1. Turn the computer system of f and remove its cover . 2. Choose an unused PCI slot and remove the slot cover . [...]

Section 3: Installing the M54E2 M54E2 System Board Manual Installing an EISA Peripheral Card Micronics EISA slots accommodate all EISA peripherals that meet the EISA standard. Complete the following steps to install an EISA card: 1. Turn the computer system of f and remove its cover . 2. Choose an unused EISA slot and remove the slot cover . 3. Ins[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Section 3: Installing the M54E2 Installing a Plug & Play Peripheral Card Micronics EISA slots accommodate all ISA Plug & Play peripherals that meet the Plug and Play standard. Complete the following steps to install a Plug and Play card: 1. Turn the computer system of f and remove its cover. Note the slot number wh[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual The BIOS Setup Utility Configuration After the M54E2 system board and all hardware is installed, the system is ready for configuration. Before turning on the computer, make sure all cables are correctly connected and all jumpers are correctly set. It is recommended you keep the computer cover [...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual 4-2 Setup The Setup program is used to configure the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). The computer’s BIOS is responsible for configuring the motherboard and providing hardware information to the operating system. In order for the computer to run properly , run the Setup proced[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual 4-3 Running the Setup Procedure The M54E2 system board has four primary CMOS configuration screens: the Main Screen (Figure 4-2), the Advanced Screen (Figure 4-4), the Security Screen (Figure 4-7), and the Exit Screen (Figure 4-9). T o toggle between the screens, press the right arrow < →[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual up and down arrows< ↑ / ↓ > to highlight the System Date and follow the same procedure used to set the time. Diskette A or B T o configure a floppy drive added to or removed from your computer , use the up and down arrow keys < ↑ / ↓ > to select the drive you wish to set. U[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual Cache State This category enables or disables the external (L2) cache. Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu Autotype Fixed Disk The easiest way to set your IDE devices is to let the BIOS do it for you. When the IDE Device submenu first appears, the Autotype Fixed Disk selection is highlighted. Simpl[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual Multiple-Sector T ransfers This category determines the number of sectors per block for multiple sector transfers. The options are Disabled (default), 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors, and 16 Sectors. IDE T ransfer Mode This category provides the transfer mode for the IDE controller . The defau[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual Setting the Advanced Screen The first page of the Advanced Screen (Figure 4-4) has two submenus: Boot Options (Figure 4-5) and Integrated Peripherals (Figure 4-6). Use the up and down arrows < ↑ / ↓ > to select a menu and press <Enter>. Figure 4-4: Advanced Setup Screen Boot Op[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual Figure 4-5: Boot Options Submenu Boot Sequence This category selects the order the system searches for a boot disk and can be set for: A: then C: C: then A: C: only Swap Floppies This category can be set to remap the floppy drives. It can be set for NORMAL (default) or SW APPED. For normal ope[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual Post Errors When enabled, this category allows the system to display the “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP” and pause if errors occur during boot. If disabled, the system will ignore any errors and will always attempt to boot. Numlock at Boot This selection activates Numlock[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual COM Port B COM Port B may be set for COM2 (default), COM1, COM3, COM4 or may be disabled. LPT Port The parallel port may be set for 378-IRQ7, 278-IRQ7 or Disabled (default). LPT Mode The parallel port mode may be set for output mode bidirectional (default), Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), Extend[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual Security Screen The Security Screen (Figure 4-7) controls access to the computer . The security screen allows for settings of two passwords. The Supervisor Pass- word allows access to the system and Setup. The User Password will allow access to the system, but not to all Setup features. Figure[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual 4-12 Figure 4-8 Supervisor Password Submenu T ype the password and press the <Enter> key . Retype the password and press the <Enter> key again. W rite down the password somewhere safe so it will not be forgotten. The password may be disabled by setting the new password to nothing ([...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual Selecting User (default) will give floppy disk access to both the user and the supervisor . If the passwords are enabled, this option may only be changed by the supervisor . Fixed Disk Boot Sector This category allows the boot sector of the fixed disk to be write protected. The default setting[...]

Section 4: BIOS Setup Utility M54E2 System Board Manual 4-14[...]

Section 5: EISA Utility M54E2 System Board Manual EISA Utility Introduction The M54E2 is shipped with the Micro Computer System EISA Con- figuration Utility . The EISA Configuration Utility is a software utility designed to configure EISA peripherals. The MCS EISA utility is designed to optimize the performance of your EISA peripherals and to maint[...]

Section 5: EISA Utility M54E2 System Board Manual Starting the Utility Perform the following steps to start the EISA utility: 1. Insert the System Configuration diskette into Drive A (or B). 2. At the A: prompt, type “cf” and press <Enter>. The Configuration Introduction screen will appear (Figure 5-1). . Figure 5-1 EISA Configuration Int[...]

Section 5: EISA Utility M54E2 System Board Manual 5-3 Main Menu After pressing <Enter>, the main menu appears. The main menu lists five steps for configuring the system board. T o select a step, highlight the appropriate selection, and press <Enter>. Figure 5-2 shows the main menu. Figure 5-2 EISA Configuration Main Menu Step 1: Importa[...]

Section 5: EISA Utility M54E2 System Board Manual 5-4 Step 2: Add or Remove Boards When you select Step 2, the utility scans and locates the EISA boards installed. This section allows you to add or remove any EISA, PCI, and ISA Plug and Play peripherals. Beyond physically adding or removing the boards, it is important that you run this utility in o[...]

Section 5: EISA Utility M54E2 System Board Manual 5-5 Figure 5-4 Adding an EISA Configuration (CFG) File When you are finished installing the EISA CFG files, press the <F10> key .[...]

Section 5: EISA Utility M54E2 System Board Manual 5-6 Step 3: V iew or Edit Details When you select the “V iew or Edit Details” menu (Figure 5-5), a display of your system resources appears. Y ou may edit this menu to optimize the system performance and allocation of resources. If you need to change information on this menu, select the item you[...]

Section 5: EISA Utility M54E2 System Board Manual 5-7 Figure 5-6 Advanced Submenu Lock/Unlock Boards Locking a board will prevent changes from being made to a board’ s settings. Y ou may lock or unlock each board individually . V iew Additional Systems Information Menu This is another submenu that will allow you to view board specifications, syst[...]

Section 5: EISA Utility M54E2 System Board Manual 5-8 Step 4: Examine Switches or Print Report Examine Switches This section displays a listing of the motherboard jumper settings. Print Report This feature is not currently supported. Step 5: Save and Exit Save the new configuration when you exit the utility . When you select Step 5, the Save and Ex[...]

Appendix A: Post Messages M54E2 System Board Manual A-1 Me ssa ge P ossi ble Ca use S olu ti on DIS KET TE D RIVE A FAIL URE Driv e A f ail ed o r is mi ssing . Che ck S etup and c able co nnect ions. DIS KET TE D RIVE B FAIL URE Driv e B f ail ed o r is mi ssing . Che ck S etup and c able co nnect ions. EX TEND ED RA M FA ILED AT OF FSE T: nn nn E[...]

Appendix A: Post Messages M54E2 System Board Manual A-2 Messag e Possi ble C ause Solu tio n MO NI T O R TY PE DOES N OT MA TCH CM OS Moni to r type not corr ect ly i dentif i ed in Setup. Run Set up and ent er corr ect moni tor type. OPER A TING SY STEM NO T FOU ND Oper at ing syst em cannot be lo c a ted on Driv e C: or Drive A: Check Setup to se[...]

Appendix B: Beep and POST Codes M54E2 System Board Manual Beep and POST Codes Beep codes are a series of beeps sent through the speaker that indicate a problem during the Power On Self T est (POST). If text appears on the video screen, the M54E2 has completed POST ; any other tone from the speaker indicates something other than a POST error . These[...]

Appendix B: Beep and POST Codes M54E2 System Board Manual B-2 Code Beeps POST Routine Desc ription 02 Verify Real M ode . 04 Get CPU type. 06 Initialize sys tem hard ware. 08 Initialize chi pset registers with i ni tial POST value s. 09 Get in POST Reg. 0A Initialize CPU registers. 0C I nit iali z e cac he in i ti a l PO S T valu e s . OE I n it ia[...]

Appendix B: Beep and POST Codes M54E2 System Board Manual B-3 Code Beeps POST Routine Desc ription 4A Initialize all video adapters in system. 4C Shadow video BIOS RO M. 4E Display copy right n otice. 50 Display CPU type and speed. 51 Initialize EISA board. 52 Test ke yboard . 54 Set key cl ick if ena bled. 56 Enable k eyboar d. 58 2-2-3-1 Test f o[...]

Appendix B: Beep and POST Codes M54E2 System Board Manual B-4 Code Beeps POST Routine Desc ription 9C Set up Power Managem ent. 9E Enable ha rdware interrupts. A0 Set t ime of day. A2 Check key lo ck. A4 I n it iali ze ty pem ati c r ate. A8 Eras e F2 pr ompt. AA Scan for F2 k eyst roke. AC Enter SETUP. AE C lear in-POST flag. B0 C heck for errors.[...]

Appendix C: Hard Disk Drive T ypes M54E2 System Board Manual C-1 Hard Disk Drive T ypes The following table lists the hard disk types supported by M54E2. C Type Cylinder s Heads Write Precomp Sectors Size 1 306 4 128 17 10 2 615 4 300 17 21 3 615 6 300 17 32 4 940 8 512 17 65 5 940 6 512 17 99 6 615 4 none 17 21 7 462 8 256 17 32 8 733 5 none 17 31[...]

Appendix C: Hard Disk Drive T ypes M54E2 System Board Manual C-2 Type Cylinder s Heads Write Precomp Sectors Size 31 823 10 512 17 71 32 809 6 128 17 42 33 830 7 none 17 50 34 830 10 none 17 72 35 1024 5 none 17 44 36 1024 8 none 17 71 37 615 8 128 17 42 38 1024 8 none 26 109 39 925 9 none 17 72[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Appendix D: T echnical Information D-1 Specifications Part Number: 09-00210-1 18 (256K Cache) 09-00210-1 19 (512K Cache) Main Processor: 75, 90 120, 133, 150, 166, 200MHz Pentium processor Second Processor: 75, 90 120, 133, 150, 166, 200MHz Pentium processor Chipset: Intel Neptune Chipset Intel PCEB/ESC EISA Bridge SMC 665[...]

Appendix D: T echnical Information M54E2 System Board Manual I/O Ports: Built in support T wo high speed serial ports (16550 compatible) One bi-directional parallel port - Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) compatible - Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Extended - Capabilities Port (ECP) compatible Floppy Port: Supports two floppy drives (2.88, 1.44, 1.2, 72[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Appendix D: T echnical Information Battery Disposal WARNING: Please do not open battery , dispose of in fire, r echar ge, put in backwards or mix with used or other battery types. The battery may explode or leak and cause personal injury . D-3[...]

Appendix D: T echnical Information M54E2 System Board Manual D-4 T echnical Support If you need technical assistance, our T echnical Support staff will be glad to assist you. Y ou can contact us via telephone, fax or Bulletin Board System (BBS). Before calling please have the following information ready: ❏ The model name and 09 part number of you[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Appendix D: T echnical Information Online Services Bulletin Board (BBS) In the United States: T echnical Support BBS - 14400 baud rate, Parity=N, Data Bits=8, Stop Bits=1, YMODEM and ZMODEM (recommended file transfer protocols) (510) 651-6837 In Europe: United Kingdom T echnical Support BBS (44) 1 256 63373 Germany T echni[...]

Appendix D: T echnical Information M54E2 System Board Manual D-6[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Appendix E: Updating the System BIOS E-1 Updating the System BIOS The Micronics motherboards are designed so that the BIOS can be reprogrammed using a BIOS file. Y ou can easily FLASH a BIOS by following the steps below: 1) After downloading the appropriate BIOS file from our BBS, extract it to a bootable MS-DOS 6.X disket[...]

Appendix E: Updating the System BIOS M54E2 System Board Manual E-2[...]

F-1 M54E2 System Board Manual FCC Statement FCC W arning Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, u[...]

Declaration of Conformity F-2 M54E2 System Board Manual Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives 89/336/EEC. Standards to which the conformity is declared: EN50082-1 Manufacturer's Name: Micronics Computers, Inc. Manufacturers Address: 221 W arren A venue Fremont, California 94539 USA T elephone: (510) 651-2300 Fax: (510) 65[...]

G-1 M54E2 System Board Manual Glossary 16550 UART - A high speed chip for controlling serial ports. Although unnecessary for a mouse, it is required for modems that are 14,400 baud or faster . 486DX - A type of 32-bit CPU with a built-in math-coprocessor and internal cache. 486DX2 - A 486DX CPU where the internal speed of the CPU operates at twice [...]

Glossary G-2 M54E2 System Board Manual Disk Drive - A hardware device which provides for the storage of data on diskettes or hard metal disks that have a magnetic coating. A disk drive functions by spinning at high speed while moving a device called the read/write head across the disk’ s surface in order to read or write data in magnetic code. DR[...]

G-3 M54E2 System Board Manual Glossary LBA - An acronym for Logical Block Addressing. Any IDE hard drive that is larger than 528MB. Math Copr ocessor - A microprocessor designed specifically for performing mathematical calculations. A math coprocessor performs these calculations faster than the CPU, and by doing so, frees the CPU for other activiti[...]

Glossary G-4 M54E2 System Board Manual SCSI II - An interface standard that adds features to the SCSI standard. These include 32-bit data transfer, command queuing, Fast SCSI, and support for a wider variety of peripherals. SCSI III - A proposed standard that will support transfer rates of up to 40MB/sec. Serial - A type of data transmission in whi[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual W arranty W-1 Limited W arranty Except as described below , Micronics warrants the products to be free from defects in material and workmanship in normal use for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. Should any product fail to perform according to this warranty at any time during the warranty period, except as pr[...]

W arranty M54E2 System Board Manual W-2 Micronics will not be liable for any lost profits or any indirect, special incidental or consequential damages in connection with the product, even if Micronics has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Micronics makes no warranties or representations as to performance of products or as to service [...]

M54E2 System Board Manual X-1 Index B Battery Disposal - D-3 Beep and POST Codes - B-1 BIOS Configuration - 4-1 Setup - 4-2, 4-3 Bulletin Board System (BBS) - D-5 C Configuring the M54E2 - 2-1 CPU - 3-6 D Diagram (M54E2) - 2-2 E EISA EISA Configuration - 5-1 Installing an EISA Peripheral Card - 3-9 Environmental Specifications - D-2 H Hard Disk Dri[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Index X-2 I Installation Cache Memory - 3-7 CPU - 3-6 EISA Configuration - 5-1 Installing your M54E2 - 3-1 PCI Peripheral Card -3-8 Plug and Play Peripheral Card - 3-10 Quick Installation - 1-3 J Jumper Settings - 2-3 M M54E2 System Board Diagram - 2-2 Memory Configurations - 3-4 Installing - 3-5 Removing - 3-6 Supported -[...]

M54E2 System Board Manual Index X-3 S Specifications - D-1 System BIOS - 4-1 T Technical Specifications - D-1 Technical Support - D-4 Troubleshooting - A-1 U Updating the System BIOS - E-1 Utility Programs Advanced Screen - 4-7 EISA - 5-1 Exit Screen - 4-13 IDE Device Submenu - 4-5 Main Screen - 4-3 Security Screen - 4-11 W World Wide Web - D-5[...]

Document Number: 06-00210-06, Rev . 2C June 1996 Printed in the USA[...]