Micronics M54E2 PCI/EISA Technical Information

M54E2 PCI/EISADual Pentium ProcessorSystem Board Manual.

Section 1: IntroductionM54E2 System Board ManualM54E2 Quick InstallationWe know that many experienced people prefer to read as little of the docu-ment

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 1: Introduction1.48. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings to match yourconfiguration. If installing an I

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 2: Configuring the M54E2Configuring the M54E2Although the M54E2 system board is packaged in protective materials,it i

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 2: Configuring the M54E2M54E2 System BoardFigure 2-1: M54E2 System Board2-2

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 2: Configuring the M54E22-3Jumper SettingsTable 2-1: Jumper settings to select between write-back and write-through c

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 2: Configuring the M54E2Table 2-4: Jumper settings to set the CPU voltage regulator selection.Table 2-5: Jumper setti

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 2: Configuring the M54E22-5Table 2-8: Jumper settings to select the type of video installed.Table 2-9: Jumper setting

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 2: Configuring the M54E22-6Table 2-12: Jumper settings to enable or disable the APIC selection forNovell Network use.

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 2: Configuring the M54E2Table 2-13: Case and peripheral connections.2-7Connectors Function NotesJ1 & J2 Power Sup

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 2: Configuring the M54E22-8

M54E2 System Board ManualM54E2 PCI/EISADual Pentium ProcessorSystem Board ManualDocument Number: 06-00210-06, Rev. 2CJune 1996221 Warren Ave., Fremon

Section 3: Installing the M54E2M54E2 System Board ManualInstalling the M54E2, SystemMemory, CPUs and PeripheralsThis section explains how to install t

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 3: Installing the M54E2Installation of the M54E2The installation of the M54E2 system board depends on the type of cas

Section 3: Installing the M54E2M54E2 System Board Manual3-3System MemorySystem memory devices, commonly known as SIMMs (Single Inline MemoryModules),

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 3: Installing the M54E23-4Common Memory ConfigurationsThe table below lists the most common memory configurations. Th

Section 3: Installing the M54E2M54E2 System Board Manual3-5Installing the SIMMsTo install the SIMMs, locate the memory banks on the system board andpe

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 3: Installing the M54E23-6Installing a CPUThe M54E2 is designed to support dual Pentium processors. Follow the steps

Section 3: Installing the M54E2M54E2 System Board Manual3-7Installing Cache MemoryIn addition to the 16K of internal (L1) cache built into the Pentium

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 3: Installing the M54E23-8Installing a PCI Peripheral CardMicronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripherals that me

Section 3: Installing the M54E2M54E2 System Board ManualInstalling an EISA Peripheral CardMicronics EISA slots accommodate all EISA peripherals that m

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 3: Installing the M54E2Installing a Plug & Play Peripheral CardMicronics EISA slots accommodate all ISA Plug &

M54E2 System Board ManualCopyright NoticesCopyright  1994, 1995, 1996 Micronics Computers, Inc. The informationcontained in the M54E2 PCI/EISA Dual P

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualThe BIOS Setup UtilityConfigurationAfter the M54E2 system board and all hardware is installed, t

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board Manual4-2SetupThe Setup program is used to configure the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board Manual4-3Running the Setup ProcedureThe M54E2 system board has four primary CMOS configuration screens

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board Manualup and down arrows<↑/↓> to highlight the System Date and follow the sameprocedure used to

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualCache StateThis category enables or disables the external (L2) cache.Figure 4-3: IDE Device Subm

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualMultiple-Sector TransfersThis category determines the number of sectors per block for multiple s

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualSetting the Advanced ScreenThe first page of the Advanced Screen (Figure 4-4) has two submenus:

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualFigure 4-5: Boot Options SubmenuBoot SequenceThis category selects the order the system searche

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualPost ErrorsWhen enabled, this category allows the system to display the “Press <F1> toresu

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualCOM Port BCOM Port B may be set for COM2 (default), COM1, COM3, COM4 or maybe disabled.LPT PortT

M54E2 System Board ManualContentsSection 1: Introduction ... 1-1Features...

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualSecurity ScreenThe Security Screen (Figure 4-7) controls access to the computer. Thesecurity sc

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board Manual4-12Figure 4-8 Supervisor Password SubmenuType the password and press the <Enter> key. R

Section 4: BIOS Setup UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualSelecting User (default) will give floppy disk access to both the user and thesupervisor. If th

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Section 5: EISA UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualEISA UtilityIntroductionThe M54E2 is shipped with the Micro Computer System EISA Con-figuration Utilit

Section 5: EISA UtilityM54E2 System Board ManualStarting the UtilityPerform the following steps to start the EISA utility:1. Insert the System Configu

Section 5: EISA UtilityM54E2 System Board Manual5-3Main MenuAfter pressing <Enter>, the main menu appears. The main menu lists fivesteps for co

Section 5: EISA UtilityM54E2 System Board Manual5-4Step 2: Add or Remove BoardsWhen you select Step 2, the utility scans and locates the EISA boardsi

Section 5: EISA UtilityM54E2 System Board Manual5-5Figure 5-4 Adding an EISA Configuration (CFG) FileWhen you are finished installing the EISA CFG fi

Section 5: EISA UtilityM54E2 System Board Manual5-6Step 3: View or Edit DetailsWhen you select the “View or Edit Details” menu (Figure 5-5), a displ

M54E2 System Board ManualSetup ... 4-2Running the Setup Procedur

Section 5: EISA UtilityM54E2 System Board Manual5-7Figure 5-6 Advanced SubmenuLock/Unlock BoardsLocking a board will prevent changes from being made

Section 5: EISA UtilityM54E2 System Board Manual5-8Step 4: Examine Switches or Print ReportExamine SwitchesThis section displays a listing of the moth

Appendix A: Post MessagesM54E2 System Board ManualA-1Message Possible Cause SolutionDISKETTE DRIVE AFAILUREDrive A failed or ismissing.Check Setup and

Appendix A: Post MessagesM54E2 System Board ManualA-2Message Possible Cause SolutionMONITOR TYPEDOES NOT MATCHCMOSMonitor type notcorrectly identified

Appendix B: Beep and POST CodesM54E2 System Board ManualBeep and POST CodesBeep codes are a series of beeps sent through the speaker that indicatea pr

Appendix B: Beep and POST CodesM54E2 System Board ManualB-2Code Beeps POST Routine Description02 Verify Real Mode.04 Get CPU type.06 Initialize system

Appendix B: Beep and POST CodesM54E2 System Board ManualB-3Code Beeps POST Routine Description4A Initialize all video adapters in system.4C Shadow vid

Appendix B: Beep and POST CodesM54E2 System Board ManualB-4Code Beeps POST Routine Description9C Set up Power Management.9E Enable hardware interrupts

Appendix C: Hard Disk Drive TypesM54E2 System Board Manual C-1Hard Disk Drive TypesThe following table lists the hard disk types supported by M54E2.C

Appendix C: Hard Disk Drive TypesM54E2 System Board ManualC-2Type Cylinders Heads WritePrecompSectors Size31 823 10 512 17 7132 809 6 128 17 4233 830

M54E2 System Board ManualAppendix E: Updating the System BIOS ...E-1FCC Warning Statement ... F-1Dec

M54E2 System Board ManualAppendix D: Technical InformationD-1SpecificationsPart Number: 09-00210-118 (256K Cache)09-00210-119 (512K Cache)Main Process

Appendix D: Technical InformationM54E2 System Board ManualI/O Ports: Built in supportTwo high speed serial ports (16550 compatible)One bi-directional

M54E2 System Board ManualAppendix D: Technical InformationBattery DisposalWARNING:Please do not open battery, dispose of in fire, recharge, put in bac

Appendix D: Technical InformationM54E2 System Board ManualD-4Technical SupportIf you need technical assistance, our Technical Support staff will be gl

M54E2 System Board ManualAppendix D: Technical InformationOnline ServicesBulletin Board (BBS)In the United States:Technical Support BBS - 14400 baud r

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M54E2 System Board ManualAppendix E: Updating the System BIOSE-1Updating the System BIOSThe Micronics motherboards are designed so that the BIOS can b

Appendix E: Updating the System BIOSM54E2 System Board ManualE-2

F-1M54E2 System Board ManualFCC StatementFCC Warning StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for aClass B digita

Declaration of ConformityF-2M54E2 System Board ManualDeclaration of ConformityApplication of Council Directives 89/336/EEC. Standards to which theconf

M54E2 System Board ManualList of FiguresFigure 1-1: System Power-Up Screen... 1-3Figure 2-1: M54

G-1M54E2 System Board ManualGlossary16550 UART - A high speed chip forcontrolling serial ports. Althoughunnecessary for a mouse, it is requiredfor mod

GlossaryG-2M54E2 System Board ManualDisk Drive - A hardware device whichprovides for the storage of data ondiskettes or hard metal disks that have ama

G-3M54E2 System Board ManualGlossaryLBA - An acronym for Logical BlockAddressing. Any IDE hard drive that islarger than 528MB.Math Coprocessor - A mi

GlossaryG-4M54E2 System Board ManualSCSI II - An interface standard that addsfeatures to the SCSI standard. Theseinclude 32-bit data transfer, comman

M54E2 System Board ManualWarrantyW-1Limited WarrantyExcept as described below, Micronics warrants the products to be free fromdefects in material and

WarrantyM54E2 System Board ManualW-2Micronics will not be liable for any lost profits or any indirect, specialincidental or consequential damages in c

M54E2 System Board ManualX-1IndexBBattery Disposal - D-3Beep and POST Codes - B-1BIOSConfiguration - 4-1Setup - 4-2, 4-3Bulletin Board System (BBS) -

M54E2 System Board ManualIndexX-2IInstallationCache Memory - 3-7CPU - 3-6EISA Configuration - 5-1Installing your M54E2 - 3-1PCI Peripheral Card -3-8P

M54E2 System Board ManualIndexX-3SSpecifications - D-1System BIOS - 4-1TTechnical Specifications - D-1Technical Support - D-4Troubleshooting - A-1UUpd

Document Number: 06-00210-06, Rev. 2CJune 1996Printed in the USA

Section 1: IntroductionM54E2 System Board ManualIntroductionThank you for choosing the Micronics M54E2. The M54E2 is a high-performance system board d

M54E2 System Board ManualSection 1: IntroductionFeaturesThe M54E2 includes the following features:Dual Pentium processor support for 75, 90, 100, 120,