Star Micronics Network Card D6 IN User Manual

D6-IN Pe ntium Pro

PCI/ ISA

Syste m Bo a rd Ma nua l

Document Number: 06-00286-01, Rev. 2A

September1996

221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Features

Software Compatibility

Before You Begin

Chapter 1 - Quick Installation

Installing the D6-IN

Chapter 2 - Configuring the D6-IN

Static Electricity

Office Environment

D6-IN System Board

Jumper Settings

Chapter 3 - Installing the D6-IN

Introduction

System Memory Support

Installing the D6-IN

Tools Required

Equipment Required

System Memory

SIMMs Supported

Upgrading Rules

Mixing EDO and FPM Memory

Memory Configurations

Installing the SIMMs

Removing SIMMs

Installing a CPU

Installing a PCI Peripheral Card

Installing an ISA Peripheral Card

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Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility

Configuration

Initial Bootup

Setup

Running the Setup Procedure

Setting the Main Screen

Setting the Advanced Screen

Security Screen

Power Screen

Boot Screen

Exit Screen

Appendix A - Technical Information

Specifications

Environmental Specifications

Temperature Range

Relative Humidity

Battery Disposal

Technical Support

Online Services

Appendix B - Post Messages

Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes

Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types

Appendix E - Updating the System BIOS

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Appendix F - Warranties and Notices

Limited Warranty

FCC Statement

Declaration of Conformity

Glossary

Index

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List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen

Figure 2.1: D6-IN System Board

Figure 3.1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM

Figure 3.2: Installing a PCI Card

Figure 3.3: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card

Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen

Figure 4.2: CMOS Main Screen

Figure 4.3: IDE Device Submenu

Figure 4.4: Advanced Screen

Figure 4.5: Security Setup Screen

Figure 4.6: Supervisor Password Submenu

Figure 4.7: Power Screen

Figure 4.8: Boot Screen

Figure 4.9: Exit Screen

List of Tables

Table 2.1: CPU Speed Selection

Table 2.2: Real-time Clock Selection

Table 2.3: Case and Peripheral Connections

Table 3.1: Memory Configurations

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the D6-IN system board. The

high-performance D6-IN supports the most advanced

Pentium Promicroprocessor technology for demanding

workstation needs.

Based on the Intel 440FX PCIset, the D6-IN provides the

speed and performance necessary to address the most

intensive computational applications. Enhanced PCI

throughput, Mode 4 IDE and optional support of Uni-

versal Serial Bus (USB), make this board state-of-the-art.

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 12Mbps rate and low-end devices that use only a

1.5Mbps subchannel.

The D6-IN 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) and the Phoenix Plug and Play BIOS.

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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Introduction

Features

The D6-IN includes the following features:

Single ZIF socket 8

Intel Pentium Pro 150-200MHz

Integrated Voltage Regulator

Auto-detection of CPU voltage

Intel 440FX PCI chipset

Intel PIIX 3

SMC FDC37C93X Ultra I/O chip

Four 32-bit PCI slots

Three 16-bit ISA slots

One is a shared PCI/ISA slot

16K Level 1 Write Back on the CPU chip

256K or 512K Level 2 cache in CPU

Six 32/36-bit 72-pin SIMM sockets

Support for up to 384MB of onboard system memory

Supports FPM and EDO memory

ECC support via chipset (36-bit SIMM)

Primary and Secondary 40-pin IDE connectors

Mode 4 enhanced IDE

Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports for desktop

peripheral expansion (optional)

Floppycontrollerfortwofloppydrives(supports2.88MB,

1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720K or 360K floppy drives)

Two high speed NS16550 compatible serial ports

AT style keyboard and mouse connectors

(PS/2 style optional)

Bi-directional parallel port (ECP and EPP compatible)

One Infrared port (IrDA compatible)

Field upgradeable Flash Phoenix BIOS

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Introduction

Software Compatibility

The D6-IN system board has been thoroughly tested for

compatibility with a variety of operating systems and envi-

ronments, including:

Windows 95 and Windows NT

OS/2 Warp

SCO UNIX and Open Desktop

Novell Netware

MS-DOS 5.0 and 6.2

PC-DOS

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Introduction

Before You Begin

This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa-

tion and use of your D6-IN. 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

ECC

ECP

Dynamic Random Access Memory

Error Checking and Correction

Extended Capabilities Port

Extended Data Out

EDO

EPP

Enhanced Parallel Port

FPM

IDE

Fast Page Mode

Integrated Drive Electronics

Peripheral Component Interconnect

Single Inline Memory Module

Universal Serial Bus

PCI

SIMM

USB

VRM

Voltage Regulator Module

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Chapter 1: Quick Installation

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 D6-IN

1. Make backup copies of your installation and configu-

ration diskettes.

STATIC!

Before

2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static dis-

charge, then remove the D6-IN from its packaging.

handlingthe

D6-IN, be

properly

groundedby

using a

special wrist

or ankle

strap, or

touch a

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).

safely

grounded

object.

5. Install the system board into the chassis and make all

necessary case connections.

6. Install any ISA and 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

when you see the screen in Figure 1.1.

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Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen

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).

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Chapter 2: Configuring the D6-IN

Chapter

Configuring the D6-IN

Although the D6-IN system board is packaged in protec-

tive materials, it is important to use care while unpack-

ing and setting up.

Static Electricity

The D6-IN 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

specialwrist or anklestrap. Ifyou donot havea strap, you

should touch both of your hands to a safely grounded

object. After you have grounded yourself, ground the

D6-IN via the solder pads surrounding one of its mount-

ing holes. Once the D6-IN is removed from its packag-

ing, place it on top of the antistatic bag. Carefully inspect

the board for damage which may have occurred during

shipment.

Office Environment

Make sure the finished computer system is in an area

with good ventilation. Thesystemshould not bein direct

sunlight, near heaters, or exposed to moisture, dust or

dirt.

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Chapter 2: Configuring the D6-IN

D6-IN System Board

Figure 2.1: D6-IN System Board

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Chapter 2: Configuring the D6-IN

Jumper Settings

This section gives you the jumper settings used for the D6-IN system

board.

Table 2-1: Jumper settings to select the speed of the CPU.

CPU

Speed

150 MHz 60 x 2.5 Open Close Close Close Close Open

166 MHz 66 x 2.5 Open Close Close Close Open Close

180 MHz 60 x 3.0 Close Open Close Close Close Open

200 MHz 66 x 3.0 Close Open Close Close Open Close

Table 2-1: CPU Speed Selection

Table 2-2: Jumper settings to reset the real-time clock.

Jumper

Function

Normal

Clear CMOS

Settings

1-2

2-3

Table 2-2: Real-time Clock Selection

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Table 2-3: Case and peripheral connections.

Connector

Function

Notes

External Mouse Connector AT version

Keyboard Connector

AT version

J4 & J3

PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse PS/2 version

Connector

Serial Port (COM 1)

Can be disabled at the CMOS

configuration screen

J10

J15

Power Connector

Serial Port (COM 2)

Can be disabled at the CMOS

configuration screen

J16

Parallel Port Connector

Can be disabled at the CMOS

configuration screen

J17

J27

J28

J30

J31

J32

J33

J34

Floppy Drive Connector

Secondary IDE Port

Primary IDE Port

CPU Fan

1 - +12V Power; 2 - Ground

1 - Ground; 2 - Reset

1 - IDE; 2 - Positive

Reset Switch

IDE LED

Turbo LED

1 - Ground; 2 - Positive

Speaker

1 - Speaker; 2,3 - No Connect;

4 - Positive

J35

J37

Keylock Switch

1 - Power; 2 - No Connect;

3 - Ground; 4 - Keyboard Lock;

5 - Ground

Infrared Port Connector

1 - Receive Data; 2 - Ground;

3 - Transmit Data; 4 - +5V DC

Table 2-3: Case & Peripheral Connections

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Chapter 3: Installing the D6-IN

Chapter

Installing the D6-IN

Introduction

This chapter explains how to install the D6-IN 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 D6-IN is augmented by its support

for Error Checking and Correction (ECC), Extended

Data Out (EDO) DRAM memory and Fast Page Mode

(FPM) DRAM memory. It 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-accessperformanceon theD6-IN systemboard.

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Chapter 3: Installing the D6-IN

Installing the D6-IN

Installation of the D6-IN system board depends on the

type of case you use. The D6-IN is a Baby AT size system

board and may be installed into most 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 de-

partment.

Tools Required

Micronics recommends using the following tools to in-

stall the D6-IN:

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 D6-IN for a typical configuration:

Chassis with standard hardware.

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.

Standard AT 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).

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Chapter 3: Installing the D6-IN

System Memory

System memory devices, commonly known as SIMMs,

are necessary to operate the D6-IN system board. The

D6-IN has six 32/36-bit SIMM sockets for a maximum of

384 Megabytes of RAM. In addition, support is provided

for Extended Data Out (EDO) DRAM memory and Fast

Page Mode (FPM) DRAM memory. This section will

explain the type of SIMMs supported, list the rules for

adding memory to the D6-IN, give some examples of

common memory configurations and show how to physi-

cally install the new SIMMs.

Forlong

term

SIMMs Supported

reliability,

Micronics

recom-

The D6-IN supports the following types of 60 or 70ns

SIMMs:

mendsusing

SIMMs with

tin-plated

contacts.

The use of

gold-plated

contacts

may conflict

with the tin-

alloy on the

SIMM

4MB (1MBx32/36)

8MB (2MBx32/36)

16MB (4MBx32/36)

32MB (8MBx32/36)

64MB (16MBx32/36)

Upgrading Rules

socket.

The following is a list of rules to follow when upgrading

SIMMs. If you follow these rules, your upgrade should be

trouble-free:

Use 70ns or faster SIMMs.

Upgrade SIMMs one bank at a time. Each bank must

contain two SIMMs of the same size and preferably

from the same manufacturer. For example, to add

16MB of memory to the system board, install two

8MB SIMMs into the same bank.

When installing SIMMs, fill Bank 0, then Bank 1,

then Bank 2.

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Mixing EDO and FPM Memory

The D6-IN can handle a combination of EDO and FPM

memory. The memory will default to the speed of the

slowest RAM installed.

Follow the rules below:

Install the two types of memory in separate banks.

(For example, install EDO memory in Bank 0 and

FPM memory in Bank 1.)

When installing SIMMs, fill Bank 0, then Bank 1,

then Bank 2.

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Memory Configurations

There is no

need to set

anyjumpers.

When you

reboot,the

size and

The following tables list the most common memory

configurations. The memory available depends on the

number of SIMMs installed.

type of

Memory

Bank 0

Bank 1

Bank 2

memoryare

automatically

detected.

8MB

(2) 1MBx32/36

16MB

24MB

32MB

40MB

48MB

56MB

64MB

72MB

(2) 1MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 1MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 8MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 8MBx32/36

(2) 1MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 1MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 1MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 1MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 1MBx32/36

Table 3-1:Memory Configurations

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Memory

Bank 0

Bank 1

Bank 2

80MB

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 1MBx32/36

80MB

96MB

(2) 8MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 8MBx32/36

(2) 1MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 8MBx32/36

(2) 1MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

128MB (2) 8MBx32/36

128MB (2) 16MBx32/36

160MB (2) 8MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 8MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

(2) 2MBx32/36

160MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 2MBx32/36

160MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

192MB (2) 8MBx32/36

(2) 8MBx32/36

(2) 4MBx32/36

192MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 4MBx32/36

192MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36

256MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 8MBx32/36

256MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36

(2) 8MBx32/36

384MB (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36 (2) 16MBx32/36

Table 3-1:Memory Configurations

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Chapter 3: Installing the D6-IN

Installing the SIMMs

To 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 into an upright position until

it locks into place (past the release tabs).

Figure 3-1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM

Removing SIMMs

To remove SIMMs, follow the steps below:

1. With both thumbs (or fingers), press the release tabs

away from the socket.

2. With the SIMM free from the release tabs, lift the

module up andplace in an anti-static bag or package.

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Installing a CPU

The D6-IN is designed to support a variety of Pentium

Pro processors. Follow the steps below to install a proces-

sor:

1. Turn off 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 pin 1on the processor and pin 1 on the socket

(refer to Figure 2-1).Gently place the processor into

the socket, making sure pin 1 on the processor and

pin 1 on the socket are aligned.

5. Push the lever down until it locks into place.

6. Make sure the speed selection jumpers are set cor-

rectly (refer to Chapter 2 - Jumper Settings).

WARNING: Pentium Pro processors require a heat-sink

with a cooling fan. Failure to provide adequate cooling of the

processor may seriously affect system performance or cause

permanent damage to the processor.

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Installing a PCI Peripheral Card

Micronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripherals

that meet the PCI 2.1 specifications. Follow the steps

below to install a PCI card:

1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.

2. Choose an unused PCI slot and remove the slot

cover.

3. Insert the card with the bottom edge level to the slot.

Never insert the card at an angle.

4. Carefully push the card straight down, making sure

the card is fully inserted.

5. Replace the screw which holds the card into place.

6. Replace the computer cover.

7. Refer to the PCI card’s documentation additional

instructions regarding installation and software driv-

ers.

Figure 3-2: Installing a PCI Card

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Installing an ISA Peripheral Card

Micronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISA pe-

ripherals. Follow the steps below to install a PCI card:

1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.

2. Choose an unused ISA slot and remove the slot

cover.

3. Insert the card with the bottom edge level to the slot.

Never insert the card at an angle.

4. Carefully push the card straight down, making sure

the card is inserted fully.

5. Replace the screw that holds the card into place.

6. Replace the computer cover.

7. Refer to the ISA card’s documentation for addi-

tional instructions regarding installation and soft-

ware drivers.

Figure 3-3: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card

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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility

Chapter

The BIOS Setup Utility

Configuration

After the D6-IN system board and all hardware is in-

stalled, the system is ready for configuration. Before

turning on the computer, make sure all cables are cor-

rectly connected and all jumpers are correctly set.

It is recommended you keep the computer cover off the

first time you boot the system. This will make it easier to

correct any difficulties that might arise.

Initial Boot Up

Power up the D6-IN. If the system does not properly

boot, check all your cables and peripherals for bad

connections. You may also get beep codes or error

messages. If this occurs, consult Appendices B and/or C

for a guide to possible solutions.

After the system properly boots, it is ready to be config-

ured. The following information explains the proper

procedures for BIOS configuration.

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 system board and

providing hardware information to the operating system.

In order for the computer to run properly, run the Setup

procedure after first installing the system board and

whenever you make a hardware change to the system.

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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility

After the system is turned on and goes through a memory

test, the Power-Up screen (Figure 4-1) will appear on

your monitor:

Figure 4-1: Power-Up Screen

When “Press < F2> to enter SETUP” appears at the

bottom of the screen, press the < F2> key to begin the

Setup procedure. The CMOS Main Screen (Figure 4-2)

should appear and the prompt should be on the time

line. The Setup procedure can only be activated during

the boot sequence.

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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility

Running the Setup Procedure

The D6-IN system board has six primary CMOS configu-

ration screens: Main Screen, Advanced Screen, Security

Screen, Power Screen, Boot Screen and Exit Screen. To

toggle between the screens, press the right arrow < →>

and the left arrow < ←> keys.

Setting the Main Screen

The CMOS Main screen (Figure 4-2) is used to set the

time and date, to set the floppy drive types, to configure

the hard disks and to configure the video. This section

explains how to configure each of these categories. To

move between the categories, use the up and down arrow

< ↑/↓> keys.

Figure 4-2: CMOS Main Screen

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System Time and Date

To set the time, use the < -> key to decrease the number

and the < + > key to increase the number. To move the

prompt forward, use the < Tab> key; to move the

prompt backward, use the < Shift-Tab> key. To set the

date, use the up and down arrows< ↑/↓> to highlight the

System Date and follow the same procedure used to set

the time.

Diskette A or B

To configure a floppy drive added to or removed from

your computer, use the up and down arrow keys < ↑/↓>

to select the desired drive. Use the < + /-> keys to

change the setting until it matches the floppy drive you

installed. The BIOS supports 2.88MB, 1.44MB, 1.2MB,

720KB, and 360KB floppy drives.

IDE Adapters (Hard Disk Setup)

If you are setting up a SCSI hard disk, select None in the

IDE Device parameters (see your SCSI card manual for

more details). To install an IDE device, select the device

to configure and press ENTER. An IDE Device submenu

will appear (see Figure 4-3).

Video System

This sets the type of video board installed into the system.

You may choose EGA/VGA (default), CGA 80x25 or

MONO.

Video BIOS

The Video BIOS category allows you to Shadow or

Shadow & Cache the video BIOS. Choosing Shadowed

(default) copies the video BIOS into RAM for faster

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execution. Choosing Shadowed & Cached caches the

shadowed video BIOS for even higher performance. To

disable the Video BIOS category, select Disabled.

System BIOS

This option allows you to shadow or shadow & cache the

system BIOS.

External Cache

This selection allows you to enable or disable the exter-

nal memory cache. For optimal performance, select En-

able (default).

System Memory

The System Memory category identifies the size of the

base memory. It cannot be changed.

Extended Memory

The Extended Memory category automatically detects

the amount of memory installed above the amount in the

System Memory category. Because the BIOS automati-

cally calculates the amount of memory installed in your

system, you cannot change this category without adding

or removing memory.

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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 high-

lighted. Simply press ENTER and the remaining infor-

mation is entered automatically.

Do not adjust the rest of the settings unless absolutely

necessary. The BIOS automatically enters the optimal

settings.

Type

This category selects the drive type installed in the

system. The options are None, 1-39, Auto (default) and

User.

If Autotype Fixed Disk does not find your drive’s param-

eters, fill this information in manually under the User

category. This information may be in the manual that

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came with your system. If not, contact your dealer or the

hard drive manufacturer to fill in this category. If you are

using a SCSI hard drive, select None and refer to the

documentation which came with the SCSI adapter.

Multiple-Sector Transfers

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.

LBA Mode Control

Enable LBA (Logical Block Addressing) to support IDE

drives larger than 528MB in size. The default setting is

Disabled.

32-Bit I/O

Thiscategoryallowsyou toenable the 32-bit I/O function

of the PCI IDE controller. Select Disabled if your drive

will not run at this speed. The default setting is Enabled.

Transfer Mode

This category provides the transfer modes for the PCI

IDE controller. The options are Fast PIO 4, Fast PIO 3,

Fast PIO 2, Fast PIO 1 and Standard (default).

Fast PIO 4isequivalent toMode 4supportinga minimum

cycle time of 120ns (16.6MB/sec.). Fast PIO 3 is equiva-

lent to Mode 3 supporting a minimum cycle time of 180ns

(11.1 MB/sec.). Fast PIO 2 supports a minimum cycle

time of 240ns (8.33 MB/sec.). Fast PIO 1 supports a

minimum cycle time of 383ns (5.22 MB/sec.). Standard

supports a minimum cycle time of 600ns (3.3 MB/sec.).

NOTE: See your drive specifications before setting this

category.

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Setting the Advanced Screen

To move to the Advanced screen, use the left and right

arrow keys <←/→> keys until you see the screen below.

Figure 4-4:Advanced Screen

Serial Port A

Serial Port A may be set for Auto (default), COM1,

COM2, COM3, COM4 or Disabled.

Serial Port B

Serial Port B may be set for Auto (default), COM1,

COM2, COM3, COM4 or Disabled.

Serial Port B Mode

Serial Port B Mode may be set for COM Port (default),

IrDA or ASK-IR. This selection sets the interface to

standard or infrared.

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Parallel Port

The parallel port may be set for Auto (default), LPT1,

LPT2 or may be disabled.

Parallel Port Mode

The parallel port may be set for output mode (AT)

(default), bidirectional mode (PS/2) and Extended Capa-

bilities Port (ECP).

Diskette Controller

The floppy disk controller may be enabled or disabled.

Integrated PCI IDE

Enables the integrated Local Bus IDE adapter. The PCI

IDE controller may be set for Primary (up to two hard

disks), Both (up to four hard disks) or it may be disabled.

The default setting is Both.

IRQ12

This selection routes IRQ12 to the PS/2 Mouse (default)

or the ISA bus.

Plug & Play O/S

This selection, when set to Yes (default), allows the

systemtowork with a Plugand Playoperatingsystemsuch

as Windows 95.

Reset Configuration Data

Select Yes to clear the system configuration data. The

default setting is No.

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Large Disk Access Mode

If you are using a DOS operating system (MS-DOS, DR-

DOS, or PC-DOS), set to DOS (default). If you are using

anything else, set to OTHER.

DRAM Type

The DRAM type can be set for Non-Parity (default),

Parity or ECC. Selecting ECC will detect the parity error

and allow the system to correct the error.

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Security Screen

The Security screen (Figure 4-5) controls access to the

computer. The security screen allows for settings of two

passwords. The Supervisor Password allows access to the

system and Setup. The User Password allows access to the

system, but not to all Setup features.

Figure 4-5: Security Setup Screen

Supervisor Password

If a Supervisor Password is set up for the system, it reads

Enabled. If the password is not set up, it reads Disabled

(default).

User Password

If a User Password is set up for the system, it reads

Enabled. If the password is not set up, it reads Disabled

(default).

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Set Supervisor Password

Press the ENTER key to enter the Supervisor Pass-

word submenu.

Figure 4-6: Supervisor Password Submenu

Type the password and press the ENTER key. Retype

the password and press the ENTER key again. Write

down the password somewhere safe so it will not be

forgotten. The password may be disabled by setting the

new password to nothing (pressing the ENTER key

without first typing a password).

WARNING: If you forget the Supervisor Password, it

cannot be disabled without discharging the CMOS.

Set User Password

Follow the same procedure used to set the Supervisor

Password.

NOTE: After a password is entered, it is saved immedi-

ately. All other changes may still be discarded (see Exit

Screen).

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Password on Boot

When enabled, the system requires a password upon

power-up. Either the Supervisor or User Password may

be entered. The default setting is Disabled.

Diskette Access

This selection allows floppy disk access with an option of

the supervisor or user. Selecting Supervisor gives floppy

disk access to the supervisor only. Selecting User (de-

fault) gives 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 selection allows the boot sector of the fixed disk to

be write protected. The default setting is Normal. When

set for Write Protected, it serves as a form of virus

protection. If the passwords are enabled, this option may

only be changed by the supervisor.

System Backup Reminder

When enabled, this selection displays a message during

system bootup to remind you to backup your system.

The options are Enabled or Disabled (default).

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Power Screen

The Power Screen controls the power management

functions of the system. To move to the Power Screen,

use the left and right arrow< ←/→> keys untilit appears

(Figure 4-7). To move between the categories, use the up

and down arrow keys < ↑/↓> .

Figure 4-7: Power Screen

APM

When enabled the power management features are

active. The default setting is Disabled. If you enable this

selection, you must also set the other power management

options.

Power Management Mode

This selection may be set for Maximum power savings,

Medium power savings, Minimum power savings, Cus-

tomized or Disabled (default). If you set this selection for

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Maximum, Medium or Minimum power savings, you do

not need to make any more adjustments. If you select

Customized, you must set the following five categories.

Standby Timeout

The Standby Timeout category sets the amount of time

that elapses for the system to enter the power saving

mode. The options are Disabled (default), 2 min., 15

min., 30 min., 60 min., 2 hr., 3 hr. or 4 hr. Before making

changes, "Customized" must be selected in the Power

Management Mode category.

Suspend Timeout

The Suspend Timeout category sets the amount of time

that elapses for the system to enter the Suspend Mode.

The timer starts when the Standby Mode is activated.

The options are Disabled (default), 2 min., 15 min., 30

min., 60 min., 2 hr., 3 hr., and 4 hr. Before making

changes, "Customized" must be selected in the Power

Management Mode category.

Standby CPU Speed

This category sets the CPU speed during power saving

mode. The options are Maximum (default), Medium,

Minimum and Slowest. Before making changes, "Cus-

tomized" must be selected in the Power Management

Mode category.

Fixed Disk Timeout

This category sets the amount of time that elapses before

the IDE drive enters spin-down mode to conserve power.

The options are Disabled (default), 1 min., 2 min., 5 min.,

10 min., or 15 min. Before making changes, "Customized"

must be selected in the Power Management Mode cat-

egory.

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NOTE: Do not enable this category unless your IDE drive

supports spin-down mode.

CRT

Selecting ON (default) powers down the display while

the system is in power saving mode. Before making

changes, “Customized” must be selected in the Power

Management Mode category.

Mouse Wakeup Event

This selection causes the system to "wakeup" from a

power savings mode if the mouse is moved or a button

is pressed. The selections are PS/2 (IRQ12), COM1

(IRQ4), COM2 (IRQ3) or Disabled. The default set-

ting is PS/2.

Standby Break Events

Setting an IRQ category to Enabled causes the system to

“wakeup” from a power savings mode if any activity

occurs at that IRQ. For example, if you have a modem

on IRQ3 and you set IRQ3 to enabled, the system

automatically wakes up every time the modem gets a

phone call. The default setting is Disabled.

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Boot Screen

The Boot screen allows you to configure the power-up

system configuration settings.

Figure 4-8: Boot Screen

Boot Sequence

This selection will read the diskette drive (default) and

the hard drive in sequence on boot.

Setup Prompt

If this selection is enabled, the message "Press F2 to enter

Setup" is displayed on boot. The default setting is En-

abled.

POST Errors

If this selection is enabled (default) and an error occurs

on boot, the BIOS will display a SETUP entry or resume

prompt. If this selection is disabled, the system will always

attempt to boot.

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Floppy Check

This selection checks for the existence of a floppy drive.

The default setting is Enabled.

Numlock

This selection activates Numlock upon boot. Setting this

to Auto (default) activates Numlock if the BIOS detects

a numeric keyboard. It may also be turned ON or OFF.

Exit Screen

After you complete configuring the BIOS, select the Exit

screen.

Figure 4-9: Exit Screen

Choose “Save Changes and Exit” and reboot the com-

puter. Your computer is ready for use.

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Appendix A: Technical Information

Appendix

Specifications

Part Number:

09-00286-01

Processor:

Single ZIF socket 8 for Intel Pentium

Pro 150, 166, 180 and 200MHz

processors.

Integrated Voltage Regulator

Auto-detection of CPU voltage.

Chipset:

Intel 440FX PCI chipset.

Intel PIIX 3.

SMC FDC37C93X Ultra I/O chip.

CPU Clock Select: Frequency synthesizer chip.

Support for 60 and 66MHz CPU bus.

Form Factor:

Expansion:

Baby AT footprint.

Four 32-bit PCI slots.

Three 16-bit ISA slots.

One is a shared PCI/ISA slot.

BIOS:

Phoenix 4.0X Plug and Play BIOS on

1MB Flash.

Auto-detection of memory size.

Auto-detection of memory type.

Auto-configuration of IDE hard disk

types.

APM 1.2

RAM Capacity:

Maximum memory 384MB.

Supports EDO DRAM memory.

ECC supported via chipset

(36-bit SIMM).

Keyboard/Mouse: Standard AT compatible (PS/2 style

optional).

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Internal Cache:

I/O Ports:

16K Level 1 Write Back on CPU chip

256K or 512K Level 2 cache in CPU

Two high speed serial ports (16550 compatible).

Enhanced Parallel Port with ECP and EPP support.

Infrared support for IrDA

Two USB ports (optional)

Floppy Port:

Supports two floppy drives

(2.88MB, 1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720K, 360K).

PCI IDE Ports:

Two 40-pin IDE connectors

Mode 4 Enhanced IDE Bus Mastering controller.

Multiple sector transfer support.

Auto detection of add-in IDE board.

Environmental Specifications

The environment in which the D6-IN is located is critical.

Micronics recommends the following environmental specifications:

Temperature Range

Operating: 50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 40 degrees Celsius).

Non -Operating: 50 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 60 degrees

Celsius). Shipping: -22 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 60 degrees

Celsius).

Relative Humidity

Operating: 20% to 80%.

Non-Operating: 5% to 90%.

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Battery Disposal

WARNING:

Please do not open battery, dispose of in fire, recharge, put in backwards

or mix with used or other battery types. The battery may explode or leak

and cause personal injury.

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Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, our Technical Support

staff will be glad to assist you. You 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 your Micronics

product.

❏ Your computer information such as CPU type, operat-

ing system, amount of installed memory and other

peripherals installed in your computer.

❏ Try to call from the location of your computer.

NOTE: For Return Material Authorization (RMA) pur-

poses, please keep a copy of your product receipt.

In the United States:

Technical Support

Technical Support Fax

RMA Department

(510) 661-3000

(510) 651-6982

(510) 683-0428

In Europe:

UK Technical Support

+ 44 (0) 1256 844899

UK Technical Support Fax

+ 44 (0)1256 54476

Germany Technical Support

+ 49 (0) 89 68 81 646

Germany Technical Support Fax + 49 (0) 89 42 95 17

France Technical Support

France Technical Support Fax

+ 33 (1) 48 10 75 85

+ 33 (1) 48 10 75 55

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Online Services

Bulletin Board (BBS)

In the United States:

Technical Support BBS (510) 651-6837

14400 baud rate, Parity= N, Data Bits= 8, Stop Bits= 1,

YMODEM and ZMODEM (recommended file transfer pro-

tocols)

In Europe:

UK Technical Support BBS

+ 44 (0) 1256 63373

Germany Technical Support BBS + 49 (0) 89 68 81 686

France Technical Support BBS + 33 (1) 48 10 75 95

World Wide Web

Micronics is on the Internet with a WWW (World Wide

Web) site. Our Web site contains product support, press

releases, contact information and other relevant material.

Our address for Micronics Computers Inc. is:

http://www.micronics.com

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Appendix B: POST Messages

Appendix

POST Messages

The following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST)

messages, possible causes and solutions.

Message

Possible Cause

Solution

DISKETTE DRIVE A

FAILURE

Drive A failed or is

missing.

Check Setup and cable

connections.

DISKETTE DRIVE B

FAILURE

Drive B failed or is

missing.

Check Setup and cable

connections.

EXTENDED RAM

FAILED AT

OFFSET: nnnn

Extended memory not

working or configured

properly.

Replace defective

memory.

FAILING BITS: nnnn

Memory failure in

System, Extended, or

Shadow memory.

Replace defective

memory.

FIXED DISK X

FAILURE (where X

=0 or 1)

The hard disk is not

configured or working

properly.

Rerun SETUP and check

connections, or replace

hard disk.

FIXED DISK

CONTROLLER

FAILURE

The controller card has

failed.

Check configuration and

connections, or replace

controller card.

INCORRECT DRIVE

A TYPE

Floppy drive A: not set

correctly in Setup.

Run Setup.

INCORRECT DRIVE

B TYPE

Floppy drive A: not set

correctly in Setup.

Run Setup.

INVALID NVRAM

MEDIA TYPE

NVRAM chip is bad.

Requires repair of system

board.

KEYBOARD

ERROR, or

KEYBOARD

CONTROLLER

ERROR

The keyboard or

keyboard controller

failed.

Check connections. You

may have to replace the

keyboard or controller.

KEYBOARD

ERROR nn

A key is jammed or was

held down during boot.

Make sure the keys are

not jammed or dirty.

KEYBOARD

LOCKED

Keyswitch on the front of Unlock the keyswitch.

the case is locked.

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Message

Possible Cause

Monitor type not

correctly identified in

Setup.

Solution

MONITOR TYPE

DOES NOT MATCH

CMOS

Run Setup and enter

correct monitor type.

OPERATING

SYSTEM NOT

FOUND

Operating system

cannot be located on

Drive C: or Drive A:

Check Setup to see if

Drive A: and C: are

properly configured, or

put a bootable disk in

Drive A:

PARITY CHECK 1

nnnn

Parity error found in the

system bus.

Check Setup. Board

repair may be required.

PARITY CHECK 2

nnnn

Parity error found in the

I/O bus.

Check Setup. Board

repair may be required.

PREVIOUS BOOT

INCOMPLETE -

DEFAULT

CONFIGURATION

USED

Previous POST did not

complete successfully.

Run Setup, load default

BIOS settings, make any

necessary adjustments,

and save the changes

REAL TIME CLOCK

ERROR

Real-time clock failed

BIOS test.

May require battery

replacement or board

repair.

SHADOW RAM

FAILED AT OFFSET

Shadow RAM failed.

System battery died.

May require repair of

system board.

SYSTEM BATTERY

IS DEAD

Replace the system

battery and run Setup to

reconfigure the system.

SYSTEM CACHE

ERROR - CACHE

DISABLED

External (L2) cache

failed BIOS test.

System will still run, but

slower. Replace cache

at convenience.

SYSTEM CMOS

CHECKSUM BAD -

RUN SETUP

System CMOS has been Run Setup and

corrupted or modified

incorrectly.

reconfigure the system.

SYSTEM RAM

FAILED AT

System RAM failed.

Replace defective RAM.

OFFSET: nnnn

SYSTEM TIMER

ERROR

Timer test failed.

Requires repair of system

board.

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Beep and POST Codes

Appendix

Beep codes are a series of beeps sent through the

speaker which indicate a problem during the Power On

Self Test (POST). If text appears on the video screen,

the D6-IN has completed POST; any other tone from

the speaker indicates something other than a POST

error. These tonesare not described in the tables on the

following pages.

The beep error codes are a series of beeps. The duration

of the beep tones are constant, but the length of the

pauses between the beeps varies. For example: a 1-3-

3 beep code will sound like one beep, a pause; three

beeps consecutively, another pause and then three

more beeps.

One beep code is often misunderstood. If a video card

is not installed or is failing, the system board will

generate a long-short-long-short beep code. This is

often interpreted as a 1-2-1 beep code. But POST

errors always vary in the length of the pause and not the

duration of the beep tone.

Another way of identifying a POST error is to use a

device called a POST card. This peripheral card is

inserted into one of the ISA slots and has an LED (or

LCD) read out showing the contents of port 80h.

The following tables list all beep codes and POST

routines.

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

Verify Real Mode.

Get CPU type.

Initialize system hardware.

Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values.

Get in POST Reg.

Initialize CPU registers.

Initialize cache initial POST values.

Initialize I/O.

Initialize the localbus IDE.

Initialize Power Management.

Load alternate registers with initial POST values.

Jump to UserPatch0.

Initialize keyboard controller.

BIOS ROM checksum.

2-2-3

8254 timer initialization.

8237 DMA controller initialization.

Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller.

Test DRAM refresh.

Test 8742 Keyboard Controller.

Set ES segment register to 4 GB.

Autosize DRAM.

Clear 512K base RAM.

Test 512K base address lines.

Test 512K base memory.

3-1-1

3-1-3

3-4-1

3-4-3

Test CPU bus-clock frequency.

Test CMOS RAM.

Initialize alternate chipset registers.

Reinitialize the chipset (MB only).

Shadow system BIOS ROM.

Reinitialize the cache (MB only).

Autosize cache.

Configure advanced chipset registers.

Load alternate registers with CMOS values.

Set initial CPU speed.

Initialize interrupt vectors.

Initialize BIOS interrupts.

Check ROM copyright notice.

Initialize manager for PCI Option ROMs.

Check video configuration against CMOS.

Initialize PCI bus and devices.

2-1-2-3

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

Initialize all video adapters in system.

Shadow video BIOS ROM.

Display copyright notice.

Display CPU type and speed.

Initialize EISA board.

Test keyboard.

Set key click if enabled.

Enable keyboard.

2-2-3-1

Test for unexpected interrupts.

Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”.

Test RAM between 512 and 640k.

Test extended memory.

Test extended memory address lines.

Jump to UserPatch1.

Configure advanced cache registers.

Enable external and CPU caches.

Display external cache size.

Display shadow message.

Display non-disposable segments.

Display error messages.

Check for configuration errors.

Test real-time clock.

Check for keyboard errors.

Set up hardware interrupt vectors.

Test coprocessor if present.

Disable onboard I/O ports.

Detect and install external RS232 ports.

Detect and install external parallel ports.

Re-initialize on-board I/O ports.

Initialize BIOSData Area.

Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area.

Initialize floppy controller.

Initialize hard-disk controller.

Initialize localbus hard-disk controller.

Jump to UserPatch2.

Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards.

Disable A20 address line.

Clear huge ES segment register.

Search for option ROMs.

Shadow option ROMs.

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

Set up Power Management.

Enable hardware interrupts.

Set time of day.

Check key lock.

Initialize typematic rate.

Erase F2 prompt.

Scan for F2 keystroke.

Enter SETUP.

Clear in-POST flag.

Check for errors.

POST done - prepare to boot operating system.

One beep.

Check password (optional).

Clear global descriptor table.

Clear parity checkers.

Clear screen (optional).

Check virus and backup reminders.

Try to boot with INT 19.

Interrupt handler error.

Unknown interrupt error.

Pending Interrupt.

Initialize option ROM error.

Shutdown error.

Extended Block Move.

Shutdown 10 error.

The following are for boot block in Flash ROM:

Initialize the chipset.

Initialize refresh counter.

Check for Forced Flash.

Check HW status of ROM.

BIOS ROM is OK.

Do a complete RAM test.

Do OEM initialization.

Initialize interrupt controller.

Read in the bootstrap code.

Initialize all vectors.

Boot the Flash program.

Initialize the boot device.

Boot code was read OK.

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Appendix

Hard Disk Drive Types

The following table lists the hard disk types supported by

the D6-IN.

Type

Cylinders Heads

Write

Precomp

Sectors

Size

306

615

940

615

462

733

900

820

855

306

733

N/A

612

977

1024

733

306

612

614

820

977

1218

1224

N/A

128

300

512

N/A

117

N/A

336

159

none

256

none

128

none

N/A

300

none

512

300

305

300

none

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Type

Cylinders Heads

Write

Precomp

Sectors

Size

823

809

512

128

109

830

none

128

830

1024

615

1024

925

none

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Appendix

Updating the System BIOS

The Micronics system boards are designed so that the

BIOS can be reprogrammed using a BIOS file. You can

easily FLASH a BIOS by following the steps below:

1) After downloading the appropriate BIOS file from

our BBS or Website, extract it to a bootable MS-

DOS 6.X diskette.

2) Reboot your system with the MS-DOS 6.X diskette

in the A: drive. To make sure a clean DOS environ-

ment is loaded, press the F5 key while “Starting MS-

DOS” is displayed. After the system has rebooted,

the cursor will appear at the A:> prompt.

3) Now you can run the FLASH utility. The filename

will be either “FSH” (or FSH20, FSH20G, etc.) or

“PHLASH.” Type this filename at the A:> prompt

(but don’t include itsextension), followed bya space

and the BIOS ROM image’s filename. This file will

be included in the download and has a file length of

about 131K. For example, to update the D6-IN to

BIOS version 01, you would type:

If you

encounter

any

PHLASH D6-IN_01.ROM [ENTER]

problems

duringthis

process, or

if you have

questions

aboutthe

procedure,

pleasecall

Technical

Support.

4) Once the FLASH process has begun, select [Y]es, if

prompted, to allow auto-sensing of the part (the

FLASH chip itself).

5) After the update process has completed and the

system reboots, verify that the new BIOS version

appears on-screen. If you have problems during this

process, or if you have questions about the proce-

dure, please call Technical Support.

NOTE: If the BIOS is somehow erased or doesn’t seem

to accept the upgrade, you can have your original BIOS

chip reprogrammed manually by Technical Support.

There is a $29.95 fee for this service, which includes

shipping charges to send your FLASH EPROM chip

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back to you. Also, a preprogrammed FLASH EPROM

chipcan bepurchasedfromTechnicalSupport for$50.00.

Overnight shipping costs an additional $10.00. (Price

and availability subject to change.)

If you prefer to send your system board in for the upgrade,

the RMA department offers this service free of charge if

your system board is under warranty.

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Appendix F: Warranties and Notices

Appendix

Limited Warranty

Except as described below, Micronics warrants the prod-

ucts 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 provided below, Micronics or its authorized

service centers will, at Micronics’ option, repair or replace

the product at no additional charge.

The warranty does not cover loss or damage which occurs

in shipment or which is due to: (1) improper installation

or maintenance, misuse, neglect or any cause other than

ordinary commercial application, including without limi-

tation, accidents or acts of God; (2) adjustment, repair, or

modification by other than a Micronics authorized ser-

vice center; (3) improper environment, excessive or

inadequateheatingorairconditioning,orelectricalpower

failures, surges or other irregularities; (4) any statement

about the product other than those set forth in this

warranty; or (5) nonconformity to models or samples

shown to the purchaser. Any models or samples were for

the sole purpose of suggesting the character of the prod-

uct and are not intended to form the basis of the bargain.

A receipt or copy of the invoice with the date of purchase

from a Micronics reseller is required before any warranty

service can be rendered. Service can be obtained by

calling Micronics for a Return Merchandise Authoriza-

tion (RMA) Number.

The RMA Number should be prominently displayed on

the outside of the shipping carton of the returned prod-

uct. Returned product should be shipped prepaid or hand

carried to Micronics. The purchaser assumes risk of loss

or damage in transit, and unless otherwise agreed to in

writing by Micronics, will pay inbound shipping charges.

The exclusive remedy of the purchaser under this war-

ranty above will be repair or replace at Micronics’ option,

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but if for any reason that remedy should fail of its essential

purpose, the exclusive remedy of the purchaser shall then

be actual damages up to amounts paid for the defective

product by the purchaser. This limited warranty shall be

deemed to “fail of its essential purpose” if, after repeated

efforts, Micronics is unable to make the product operate

as warranted. Micronics’ liability for damages to the

purchaser for any cause whatsoever; regardless of the

form of action and whether in contract or in tort, shall be

limited to the purchase price in effect when the cause of

action arose for the product that is the basis of the claim.

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 to distributor or

to any person, except as set forth in Micronics; limited

warranty accompanying delivery of product.

Micronics disclaims all other warranties whether oral,

written, expressed, or implied, including without limita-

tion, the warranties of design, merchantability, or fitness

for a particular purpose, if applicable, or arising from a

course of dealing, usage or trade practice.

Non-Warranty Service

After the one year warranty service is no longer in effect,

repair service is still available for Micronics products. For

more information, contact Micronics’ RMA department

at (510) 683-0428. The RMA department is open be-

tween 8:30 A.M. and 5 P.M. Pacific Standard Time.

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Appendix F: Warranties and Notices

FCC 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 interfer-

ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. Interfer-

ence to radio or television reception can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on. You are encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment

and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is con-

nected.

Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

Micronics could void your authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity

Application of Council Directives 89/336/EEC. Standards to

which the conformity is declared:

EN55022 EN50082-1

Manufacturer's Name:

Micronics Computers, Inc.

Manufacturers Address: 221 Warren Avenue

Fremont, California 94539 USA

Telephone: (510) 651-2300

Fax: (510) 651-9450

Type of Equipment:

Pentium Pro 150/166/180/200MHz

AT Form Factor Motherboard

Model Name:

Tested by:

D6-IN

Micronics Computers

221 Warren Avenue

Fremont, California 94539 USA

Telephone: (510) 651-2300

Fax: (510) 651-9450

Rockford Engineering Services, Inc.

9959 Calaveras Road

Sunol, CA. 94586-0543

Telephone: (510) 862-2944

Fax: (510) 862-9013

USA

Test Engineers

John Y. Chan/Micronics (EN55022)

Paramjeet Singh/RES (EN50082-1)

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the specified equipment

conforms to the directives and standards listed above.

Thomas Lui

Compliance Engineering Manager

September 10, 1996

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Glossary

Bus Mastering - The ability of an pe-

ripheral card to control the bus with-

out requiring intervention of the CPU.

16550 UART - A high speed chip for

controlling serial ports. Although un-

necessary for a mouse, it is required

for modems that are 14,400 baud or

faster.

Byte - A group of adjacent bits treated

as a unit. Eight bits are typically con-

sidered one byte. Also called a char-

acter.

Asynchronous - Operations that do

not require the clocks of communi-

cating devices to be coordinated. See

Synchronous.

Cache - A process where information

is copied from the slower memory

(DRAM) to the faster memory

(SRAM). Information that is likely to

be read or edited is stored in the cache

providing significant performance in-

creases.

Baby AT - A standard system board

size measuring approximately 13.25"

x 8.5".

Bidirectional Parallel Port - A type of

parallel port that can send and receive

information.

Cache Hit - The percentage of re-

quest for data from memory that can

be served from the cache.

BIOS - An Acronym for Basic Input/

Output System. Configures the sys-

tem board and provides hardware in-

formation to the operating system.

Cache Miss - A memory access which

cannot be supplied from cache.

Cold Boot - Starting the computer by

turning on the power or pressing the

RESET button. A cold boot makes the

processor execute all of the diagnos-

tics. See boot and warm boot.

Bit - A contraction of Binary digit.

The smallest unit of information in a

binary number system. A bit repre-

sents a choice between either zero or

one.

CPU - An acronym for Central Pro-

cessing Unit. A CPU performs arith-

metic calculations, makes logical de-

cisions, and directs the operation of

the computer in conjunction with the

operating system.

Boot - To start up the computer and

load the operating system software.

See cold boot and warm boot.

Bus - A group of electronic paths used

to send data between parts of the sys-

tem. On a system board, the bus con-

nects the peripheral cards with the

microprocessor via the expansion

slots.

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

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Glossary

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 mag-

netic code.

EPROM - Acronym for Erasable Pro-

grammable Read Only Memory. A

type of ROM chip that can be pro-

grammed with relatively simple tools

that will retain its data until erased. It

can only be erased by exposing the cir-

cuitry in the chip to ultraviolet light.