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M5Pi PCI/ISA
60/66MHz Pentium Processor
System Board Manual
Document Number: 06-00096-05, Rev. 1B
October 1994
221 Warren Ave., Fremont, CA 94539-7085
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Copyright Notices Micronics Computers, Inc. The information contained in the M5Pi system board manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Micronics assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. Micronics makes no commitments to update or to keep the information in this manual at a current level when changes are made to the product. Micronics reserves the right to make improvements to this document and/or product at any time and wit
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Micronics Quick Installation We know that many experienced people prefer to read as little of the documen- tation as possible. If this sounds like you, here’s the short form: 1. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static discharge, then remove the M5Pi from its packaging. 2. Configure and verify the system board’s jumper settings. (See Jumper Settings in Chapter 2) 3. Install the CPU and the system memory (Chapter 3). 4. Install the system board into the system case and make all necessary cas
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to configure. Press with Auto selected and the BIOS will automatically configure the drive for you. (See Chapter 4) 9. After you have configured the Main Setup menu, make any desired setting configurations in the Advanced and Security menu. When finished, go to the exit screen, select “Save Changes and Exit,” and you are finished with the BIOS configuration (Chapter 4). iv
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Contents Introduction ......................................................................1-1 Features ..................................................................................... 1-2 Software Compatibility ............................................................... 1-2 Configuring the M5Pi .......................................................2-1 Static Electricity .......................................................................... 2-1 Office Environment .................
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Hard Disk 1-4 (IDE Drives Only) .............................................................. 4-4 Base Memory and Extended Memory ...................................................... 4-4 Video Card................................................................................................ 4-5 Keyboard ................................................................................................. 4-5 Setting the CMOS Extended Screen ........................................... 4-5 Serial
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List of Figures Figure 2-1: M5Pi System Board ...................................................................... 2-2 Figure 3-1: Installing a 72-Pin SIMM .............................................................. 3-5 Figure 3-3: Installing a PCI Peripheral Card .................................................... 3-7 Figure 3-5: Installing an ISA Card .................................................................. 3-8 Figure 4-1: Power-Up Screen ..................................
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1 Introduction Congratulations for choosing the Micronics M5Pi! The M5Pi is a high- performance system board designed to be a foundation for serious computer applications. The M5Pi is a 60/66 MHz Pentium based board and is one of the most powerful Intel-based products on the market. The M5Pi comes with many built in features. These include support for four IDE hard drives, support for two floppy drives, a bi-directional parallel port, and two high speed serial ports. Micronics builds all prod
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Micronics M5Pi System Board Manual Features The M5Pi includes the following features: m Pentium processor support for 60MHz or 66MHz processors. m Two 32-bit PCI slots, four ISA slots, and one shared (PCI or ISA) slot. m 256K of L2 write-back cache. m Supports up to 128MB of on-board system memory. m Primary PCI Mode 3 IDE controller (supports two drives). m Secondary ISA IDE controller (supports two drives). m Floppy controller for two floppy drives (Supports 2.88MB, 1.44MB, 1.2MB,
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2 Configuring the M5Pi Although the M5Pi system board is packaged in protective materials, it is important to use care while unpacking and setting up. Static Electricity The M5Pi is shipped from the factory in an antistatic bag. To reduce the possibility of damage, it is important to neutralize any accumulated static charges on your body before handling the board. The best way to do this is to ground yourself using a special wrist or ankle strap. If you do not have a strap, you should touch b
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Micronics M5Pi System Board Manual M5Pi Components Figure 2-1 M5Pi System Board 2-2
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Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Table 2-1 lists the jumper settings to select the speed of the CPU installed in your system. Speed 60MHz 66MHz Jumper (default) W25 close open W26 open close W27 close open Table 2-1 CPU Speed Selection Table 2-2 lists the jumper settings to select the type of video installed. Jumper Function Setting W3 color (default) close monochrome open Table 2-2 Video Selection Table 2-3 lists the jumper settings to enable or disable the PCI IDE
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Micronics M5Pi System Board Manual Table 2-5 lists the jumper settings to set the secondary IDE controller’s IRQ. If you set this for IRQ14, you must disable the PCI IDE controller (Table 2-4). Jumper Function Setting W14 IRQ15 (default) 2-3 IRQ14 1-2 Table 2-5 Secondary IDE Controller IRQ Selection Table 2-6 lists the jumper settings to select the DMA channel for the IDE port. Jumper Function Setting W16 DMA Channel 6 close DMA not used (default) open W17 DMA Channel 6 close DMA not used (defau
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Jumper Settings Table 2-8 lists the jumper settings to select a DMA channel for the parallel port. Jumper Function Setting W6 DMA Channel 1 1-2 DMA Channel 3 2-3 DMA not used (default) open W7 DMA Channel 1 1-2 DMA Channel 3 2-3 DMA not used (default) open Table 2-8 Parallel Port DMA Channel Selection Table 2-9 lists the jumper settings for programming the Flash ROM. Jumper Function Setting W22 Flash ROM programming disabled (default) open Flash ROM programming enabled close Table 2-9 Flash RO
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Micronics M5Pi System Board Manual Table 2-11 lists reserved jumper settings. Do not reconfigure these jumpers. Jumper Function Setting W1 Normal (default) open For Micron DRAM only close W2 Reserved open W8 Reserved 1-2 W9 Reserved 1-2 W12 PS/2 Mouse does not use IRQ12 (AT Version) open PS/2 Mouse uses IRQ12 (PS/2 Version) close W13 Reserved 1-2 W18 Reserved 1-2 W21 Reserved 2-3 J30 Reserved (60 MHz only) open J31 Reserved- do not modify Table 2-11 Reserved Jumper Settings 2-6
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Jumper Settings Table 2-12 lists the jumper settings for case and peripheral connections. Jumper Function Notes J19 PCI IDE Connector Primary J20 ISA IDE Connector Secondary J21 Floppy Connector J18 Parallel Port Connector Can be disabled at the CMOS configuration screen. J12 Serial Port (Com1) Can be disabled at the CMOS configuration screen. J11 Serial Port (Com 2) Can be disabled at the CMOS configuration screen. J9 AT Keyboard AT Version only J8 & J15 PS/2 Mouse and Keybd. PS/2 Version only
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Installing the M5Pi, System 3 Memory, CPUs and Peripherals This section explains how to install the M5Pi system board, SIMMs, CPUs, 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 on page 2-1. Micronics recommends only trained technicians operate on the system board. Damage which occurs to the board while adding or removing peripherals or compo- nents may v
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Micronics M5Pi System Board Manual Installation of the M5Pi The installation of the M5Pi system board depends on the type of case you use. The M5Pi is a Baby AT size system board and you should be able to install it in most cases. Prior to installing the M5Pi, make sure you have a clear work space available and adhere to all anti-static precautions. If you are unfamiliar with installing a system board, Micronics highly recom- mends you read the computer user’s manual or contact your dealer’s te
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Installing System Memory and Add-On Peripherals System Memory System memory devices, commonly known as SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules), are necessary to operate the M5Pi system board. The M5Pi has four SIMM sockets and can be upgraded to 128 Megabytes of RAM. This section will explain the type of SIMMs supported, list the rules of adding memory to the M5Pi, give some examples of common memory configurations, and show how to physically install the new SIMMs. SIMMs Supported The M5Pi suppor
