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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 .
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.
M54E2 System Board Manual Contents Section 1: Introduction ............................................ 1-1 Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Software Compatibility .....................
M54E2 System Board Manual Setup ......................................................................................... 4-2 Running the Setup Procedure ................................................... 4-3 Setting the Main 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 .....................
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 .
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.
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-b.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 .
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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>.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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>.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 35 102.
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 Pen.
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.
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 .
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.
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, YM.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Pro.
Document Number: 06-00210-06, Rev . 2C June 1996 Printed in the USA.
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