Micronics Car Seat W6 LI User Manual

W6-LI Pentium Pro

PCI/ISA

System Board Manual

DocumentNumber:06-00288-03, Rev. 1B

May 1997

45365 Northport Loop West, Fremont, CA 94538

Table of Contents

Introduction

Features

SoftwareCompatibility

BeforeYouBegin

Chapter 1 - Quick Installation

InstallingtheW6-LI

Chapter 2 - Configuring the W6-LI

Static Electricity

OfficeEnvironment

W6-LISystemBoard

W6-LIBackPanelConnections

JumperSettings

Chapter 3 - Installing the W6-LI

Introduction

SystemMemorySupport

InstallingtheW6-LI

ToolsRequired

Equipment Required

SystemMemory

DIMMsSupported

AddingMemory

MemoryConfigurations

InstallingtheDIMMs

RemovingDIMMs

InstallingaCPU

Installing a PCI Peripheral Card

Installing a ISA Peripheral Card

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InstallingaCD-ROMDrive

TheW6-LISoundOption

ConnectingSoundDevices

ConnectingtheTelephonyOption

ConnectingtheSCSIOption

Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility

Configuration

InitialBootup

Setup

Running the Setup Procedure

Setting the Main Screen

Setting the Advanced Screen

Security Screen

Power Screen

Boot Screen

Exit Screen

Chapter 5 - Installing Device Drivers

About Device Drivers

InstallingtheSoundDrivers

Installing the SCSI Drivers

Appendix A - Technical Information

Specifications

EnvironmentalSpecifications

TemperatureRange

RelativeHumidity

BatteryDisposal

SupportandInformationServices

TechnicalSupport

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Appendix B - Post Messages

Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes

Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types

Appendix E - Updating the System BIOS

Appendix F - Warranties and Notices

LimitedWarranty

FCC Statement

DeclarationofConformity

Glossary

Index

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List of Figures

Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen

Figure 2.1: W6-LI System Board

Figure 2.2: W6-LI Back Panel Connections

Figure 3.1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM

Figure 3.2: Installing a PCI Card

Figure 3.3: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card

Figure 3.4: Connecting External Sound Devices

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 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: CPU Voltage Selection

Table 2.3: ISA Bus Clock Selection

Table 2.4: System Power Supply Setting

Table 2.5: Clear CMOS Settings

Table 2.6: Onboard Sound Selection

Table 2.7: Pipelining Mode Settings

Table 2.8: Onboard SCSI Selection

Table 2.9: Case and Peripheral Connections

Table 3.1: Memory Configurations

Table A.1: Support and Information Services

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the W6-LI system board. The

W6-LI is the highest performing advanced dual processor

solution for the industry's most demanding workstation

and server applications.

Based on the Intel 440FX PCIset, the W6-LI supports the

mostadvancedprocessorarchitecture,thePentiumPro ,

which provides the speed and performance necessary to

address the most intensive computational applications.

Integrated Ultra Wide SCSI (up to 40MBytes/sec trans-

fer rate), PCI and ISA slots, up to 512K of Level 2 cache

on each CPU and support of Universal Serial Bus (USB),

make this board powerful and feature rich.

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.

Designed to fit into the most modern ATX form factor,

the flexible W6-LI also features support for Fast Page

Mode (FPM) and Extended Data Out (EDO) DRAM

advanced memory, and Error Checking and Correction

(ECC). The ATX form factor allows critical components

such as floppy drive connectors, chassis fan, CPU and

memory to be strategically located so that full length

cards can be used in all slots.

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 W6-LI includes the following features:

▲ Dual ZIF Socket 8

IntelPentium Pro150,166,180and200MHzprocessors

One integrated VRM and one VRM header to supply

CPU-specificvoltages

▲ Intel440FX PCIset

Intel PIIX 3

SMCFDC37C93XUltraI/Ochip

▲ Four32-bitPCIslots

Two16-bitISAslots

(One is a shared PCI/ISA slot)

▲ Maximummemory-512MB

Four 3.3V buffered 168-pin DIMM sockets

▲ Supports FPM and EDO DRAM memory

ECC support via chipset when using parity DIMMs

▲ Fast SCSI Bus Mastering controller, 50 pin SCSI

connector, 68 pin SCSI connector (Ultra Wide),

EZ-SCSIDrivers(optional)

▲ CreativeLabsVIBRA16CLSound(optional)

▲ TwoUniversalSerialBus(USB)portsfordesktopperiph-

eralexpansion(optional)

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Introduction

Software Compatibility

The W6-LI system board has been thoroughly tested for

compatibility with a variety of operating systems and envi-

ronments,including:

▲ Microsoft

DOS5.0

DOS6.2

Windows95

WindowsNT3.51

WindowsNT4.0

▲ IBM

OS/2Warp3.0

OS/2Warp4.0

▲ SCO

UNIXWare2.1.1

OpenServer5.02

UNIX3.2,4.2

▲ NovellNetWare3.12

NovellNetWare4.11

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Introduction

Before You Begin

This manual will familiarize you with the features, installa-

tion and use of your W6-LI. 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

DIMM

DRAM

ECC

EDO

FPM

IDE

Dual Inline Memory Module

Dynamic Random Access Memory

Error Checking and Correction

Extended Data Out

Fast Page Mode

Integrated Drive Electronics

Peripheral Component Interconnect

Universal Serial Bus

PCI

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 W6-LI

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 W6-LI from its packaging.

handlingthe

W6-LI, 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. InstallanyISAand/orPCIadd-onperipherals(referto

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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Chapter 1: Quick Installation

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).

11. Install your IDE CD-ROM drive and its device

drivers (optional). Refer to Chapter 3.

12. Installthesoundcontrollerdevicedrivers(optional).

Refer to Chapter 5.

13. Install the SCSI device drivers (optional). Refer to

Chapter 5.

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Chapter 2: Configuring the W6-LI

Chapter

Configuring the W6-LI

Although the W6-LI system board is packaged in protec-

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

ing and setting up.

Static Electricity

The W6-LI 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 both of your

hands to a safely grounded object. After you have

grounded yourself, ground the W6-LI via the solder pads

surrounding one of its mounting holes.

Once the W6-LI is removed from its packaging, place it

on top of the antistatic bag. Carefully inspect the board

for damage which may have occurred during shipment.

EnvironmentConsiderations

Makesurethefinishedcomputersystemisinanareawith

good ventilation. The system should not be in direct

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

dirt.

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W6-LI System Board

Figure 2-1: W6-LI System Board

W6-LI Back Panel Connections

Figure 2-2: W6-LI Back Panel

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Chapter 2: Configuring the W6-LI

Jumper Settings

This chapter gives you the jumper settings used for the W6-LI system

board.

Table 2-1 lists the jumper settings to select the CPU frequency. These

settingsapplytobothCPUs.NOTE:Beforemakingyourselection,verifythat

jumperW12isclosed.

CPU

Bus

Speed Speed

150 MHz 60 x 2.5 Close Open Close Close Close Open

166 MHz 66 x 2.5 Open Close Close Close Close Open

180 MHz 60 x 3.0 Close Open Close Close

200 MHz 66 x 3.0 Open Close Close Close

Open Close

Table 2-1: CPU Speed Selections

Table 2-2 lists the jumper settings for the CPU Voltage Identification

(VID). Thepowerregulatorsonthesystemboard(oneforeachCPU)are

capable of generating different voltages. VID is a hardware mechanism

used by each CPU to tell its power regulator what voltage to set.

NOTE: If the CPU supports VID, all jumpers on W1 and/or W2 must be

removed or damage may occur. W1 is for the Primary CPU and W2 is for

the secondary CPU.

CPU Voltage

Jumpers

W1 and W2

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

VID-Enabled (default) Open Open Open Open

Non-VID 2.9V

Non-VID 3.1V

Non-VID 3.3V

Close Open Open Close

Close Open Close Close

Close Close Open Close

Table 2-2: CPU Voltage Selection

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Table 2-3 lists the jumper settings for the ISA Bus clock frequency.

Jumper Host Bus Speed ISA Bus Speed Setting

W12

60MHz (default)

66MHz (default)

7.50MHz

8.25MHz

Table 2-3: ISA BUS Clock Settings

Table 2-4 lists the jumper settings to enable or disable the system power

supply.

Jumper

Function

Settings

W13

Normal (default)

Reserved

Open

Table 2-4: System Power Supply Setting

Table2-5liststhejumpersettingstocleartheCMOSsettings.Withyour

computer's power off, close pins 2-3, wait ten seconds and place the

jumper back on pins 1-2. (The jumper must be placed back on pins

1-2 for the system to function properly.)

NOTE:ThiswillresetallBIOSdefaultsettings. Anychangesyouhavemade

will be lost.

Jumper

Function

Settings

W11

Normal (default)

Clear CMOS

1-2

2-3

Table 2-5: Clear CMOS Settings

Table 2-6 lists the jumper settings to select the optional onboard sound.

Jumper

Function

Enable Sound (default) Close

Disable Sound Open

Settings

W14

Table 2-6: Onboard Sound Selection

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Table 2-7 lists the jumper settings for the Host Bus Agents pipelining

mode. Host Bus Agents are devices connected to the CPU local bus,

which include the CPUs and the 440FX chipset. Host Bus Agents can

generate, up to eight at a time, multiple overlapped (or pipelined) bus

transactions (or bus cycles).

Jumper

Function

Settings

W10

Normal (default)

Reserved

Open

Table 2-7: Pipelining Mode Settings

Table 2-8 lists the jumper settings to select the optional onboard SCSI.

Jumper

W15 Enable SCSI (default) Close

Disable SCSI Open

Function

Settings

Table 2-8: Onboard SCSI Selection

Table 2-9 lists the jumpers for the case and peripheral connections.

Connector

Function

Notes

Voltage Regulator Module

For Secondary CPU

J3-J6

DRAM (168-pin DIMM

sockets)

3.3 Volt Only. Buffered DIMMs

Supported

Floppy Drive Connector

Supports up to two floppy drives

Supports up to two IDE devices

Primary IDE Port Connector

Secondary IDE Port Connector Supports up to two IDE devices

J10

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector

Lower Level

Upper Level

J11

USB Connector (optional)

Lower Level: USB Port 1

Upper Level: USB Port 0

J12

J13

J14

Serial Port A Connector

Serial Port B Connector

Parallel Port Connector

Upper Level

J15-J18 PCI Bus Expansion Slots

Table 2-9A: Case & Peripheral Connections

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Connector

Function

Notes

J19-J20

J23

ISA Bus Expansion Slots

Power Supply Connector

Front I/O Connector

ATX Standard

J27

System Power On/Off

1 - Power; 2 - Ground

23 - Reset; 22 - Ground

27 - Speaker; 24 - +5V DC

Reset Switch

PC Speaker

Note: Jumper pins 26 and 27

to use the onboard speaker

Power-On LED

20 - Positive; 18 - Ground

IDE LED

13 or 16 - Positive; 15 - Negative

Note: IDE and SCSI functions

share the same LED

Infrared

6 - +5V DC; 8 - Receive Data;

9 - Ground; 10 - Transmit Data

Speaker (Buzzer)

Enabled (default)

Note: Jumper pins 26 and 27

to use the onboard speaker

J28

Infrared Port Connector (Note: 1 - Receive Data; 2 - Ground;

Do not connect IR devices to

J27 & J28 simultaneously)

3 - Transmit Data; 4 - +5V Power

J29, J30

CPU Fan

1 - 12+V Power; 2 - Ground;

(J29 - Primary)

(J30 - Secondary)

3 - Status (Running or Stopped)

J31

J33

J34

J35

Chassis Fan

1 - 12+V Power; 2 - Ground;

3 - Status (Running or Stopped)

CD-ROM Audio Input

Modem/Telephony

1 - Ground; 2 - CD-In Left Channel;

3 - Ground; 4 - CD-In Right Channel

1 - No Connect; 2 - MIC Out;

3 - Ground; 4 - Speaker Input

Game Port/MIDI

MIC In

Line In

Upper Level

Lower Level

Line Out

J36

Wavetable Upgrade

1 - Right Channel Input; 2 - Ground;

3 - Left Channel Input; 4 - Ground;

5 - No Connect; 6 - Ground;

7- Ground; 8 - Ground

J37

J38

SCSI 50-pin Cable Connector Fast SCSI (optional)

SCSI 68-pin Cable Connector Ultra Wide SCSI (optional)

Primary P6 CPU

Secondary P6 CPU

System BIOS

Socket 8 (387-pin)

U25

Table 2-9B: Case & Peripheral Connections (cont.)

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Chapter 3: Installing the W6-LI

Chapter

Installing the W6-LI

Introduction

This chapter explains how to install the W6-LI 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 W6-LI is augmented by its support

for Error Checking and Correction (ECC), Extended

Data Out (EDO) and Fast Page Mode (FPM) DRAM

memory. The W6-LI supports Error Checking and Cor-

rection (with 72-bit DIMMs only) 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-accessperformanceontheW6-LIsystemboard.

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Installing the W6-LI

InstallationoftheW6-LIsystemboarddependsonthetype

of case you use. The W6-LI is designed for the standard

ATXformfactorandmustbeinstalledinanATXchassis.

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

department.

Tools Required

Micronics recommends using the following tools to in-

stall the W6-LI:

❏ SmallPhillipsscrewdriver

❏ Tweezers or a pair of needle-nose pliers

❏ Tray (to hold loose screws)

EquipmentRequired

Micronicsrecommendsusingthefollowingequipmentwith

the W6-LI for a typical configuration:

❏ ATX chassis with standard hardware.

❏ Ahigh-qualityATXpowersupplycapableofproviding

continuouspowerwithina3voltrange.Apowerfilter

may be used with a noisy AC power source.

❏ PS/2mouseandcompatiblekeyboard.

❏ Eight ohm speaker.

❏ Standard ribbon cables for internal connections.

❏ Standardpowercord(grounded).

❏ Heat sink with cooling fan for each CPU (required).

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SystemMemory

System memory is necessary to operate the W6-LI system

board. The W6-LI uses DIMMs, which provide a wider

data path than SIMMs, to carry more data.

TheW6-LIhasfour168-pinDIMMsocketsforamaximum

of 512 Megabytes of RAM. Support is provided for EDO

DRAM memory and FPM DRAM memory. This chapter

willexplainthetypeofDIMMssupported,listtherulesfor

addingmemorytotheW6-LI,givesomeexamplesofcom-

mon memory configurations and show how to physically

install the new DIMMs.

DIMMsSupported

The W6-LI supports the following types of 60 or 70ns

DIMMs:

Forlong

term

reliability,

Micronics

recom-

mendsusing

DIMMs with

gold-plated

contacts.

The use of

tin-plated

contacts

8MB(1Mx64/72)

16MB(2Mx64/72)

32MB(4Mx64/72)

64MB(8Mx64/72)*

128MB(16Mx64/72)*

*Subjecttoavailability

may conflict

with the gold

alloy on the

DIMM

AddingMemory

socket.

The following is a list of rules to follow when upgrading

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

trouble-free:

❏ Use 70ns or faster DIMMs.

❏ There are three (3) types of DIMM wiring configura-

tions: Non-parity - 64 bits wide, Parity and Error

Checking and Correction - 72-bits wide.

❏ All three types of DIMM configurations may be used

ontheW6-LI, butnotsimultaneously.

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❏ Upgrade DIMMs one bank at a time. Start with Bank

0, then work your way up (one DIMM per bank),

adding memory from the smallest to the largest size.

❏ Installthetwotypesofmemoryinseparatebanks.The

memory will default to the speed of the slowest RAM

installed.

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Memory Configurations

There is no

need to set

anyjumpers.

When you

reboot,the

size and

Thefollowingtableslistthemostcommonmemoryconfigu-

rations. The memory available depends on the number of

DIMMsinstalled.

type of

Memory

Bank 0

Bank 1

Bank 2

Bank 3

memoryare

automatically

detected.

8MB

1MBx64/72

16MB

24MB

32MB

40MB

48MB

56MB

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

Table 3-1:Memory Configurations

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Memory

Bank 0

Bank 1

Bank 2

Bank 3

64MB

2MBx64/72

64MB

80MB

96MB

112MB

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

Table 3-1:Memory Configurations

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Memory

Bank 0

Bank 1

Bank 2

Bank 3

128MB

160MB

192MB

224MB

16MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

1MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

Table 3-1:Memory Configurations

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Memory

Bank 0

Bank 1

Bank 2

Bank 3

256MB

288MB

320MB

384MB

448MB

512MB

16MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

2MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

4MBx64/72

8MBx64/72

16MBx64/72

Table 3-1:Memory Configurations

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Installing the DIMMs

To install the DIMMs, locate the memory banks on the

system board and perform the following steps:

1. Hold the DIMM so that the notched edge is aligned

with the notch on the DIMM socket (Figure 3-1).

2. Insert the DIMM at a 90 degree angle.

3. Gently push the DIMM straight down until it locks

into place (past the release tabs).

Figure 3-1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM

Removing DIMMs

To remove DIMMs, follow the steps below:

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

away from the socket.

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

module up and place in an anti-static bag or package.

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Installing a CPU

The W6-LI is designed to support dual Pentium Pro

processors. Follow the steps below to install the main or

second processor:

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 1 on 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 and the voltage selection

jumpers are set correctly (refer to Chapter 2 - Jumper

Settings).

7. If you are installing a second processor, you do not

need to change any jumpers or BIOS settings. The

system will automatically recognize the new proces-

sor.

When installing a second processor, a VRM module

must be installed into header J1. In addition, the

second processor must have the same speed rating

and cache amount as the main processor.

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.

NOTE: If your operating system supports dual processors,

you may need to reconfigure or reinstall your operating

system. Refer to your software documentation for more

information.

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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.

NOTE: 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

drivers.

Figure 3-2: Installing a PCI Card

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Installing an ISA Peripheral Card

Micronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISA

peripherals. 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.

NOTE: 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 Card

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Installing a CD-ROM Drive

If you are installing a CD-ROM drive, Micronics recom-

mends the installation of an IDE CD-ROM drive. The

instructions below will help you with the installation, but also

refer to the documentation that accompanied your CD-ROM

drive.

Before starting the setup and installation, make sure your

computer is off and the power cord is disconnected from

the wall outlet. Your CD-ROM drive kit should contain

the following items for a successful installation:

❏ CD-ROM Drive with installation hardware

❏ Interface Cable

❏ CD Audio Cable

1. Connect the ribbon cable as described in the CD-

ROM’s documentation, making sure the red stripe

on the cable is aligned with pin 1 of the connectors.

2. Connect the audio cable to the CD-ROM drive's

audio connector.

3. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the

MPC-2 compatible CD-ROM audio connector on

the W6-LI system board (see Figures 2.1 and 2.2).

4. Connect the power supply cable to the CD-ROM

drive's power connector.

5. InstalltheCD-ROMdevicedrivers. CD-ROMdrives

require device drivers to access the drive and are

generally provided by the manufacturer of the CD-

ROM drive. Usually one device driver is added to the

CONFIG.SYS file and one to the AUTOEXEC.BAT

file.

6. If you are using the CD-ROM drive in an MS-DOS

environment, the utility MSCDEX.EXE must also be

added to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Consult your

DOS manual for more information.

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The W6-LI Sound Option

You can connect external sound devices to your W6-LI

system board to take advantage of the optional sound

support (refer to Figure 2.2). The sound option includes

16-bit stereo sound, a game and MIDI port and a

telephony header. See Chapter 5 for information on

installing sound device drivers.

Connecting Sound Devices

Figure 3-4: Connecting External Sound Devices

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Game Port

You can use the Game Port connector to connect an IBM

PC compatible joystick or MIDI instrument.

Line Out

The Line Out jack allows you to connect the audio

output of the audio controller to your home stereo, VCR,

or amplified speakers.

Line In

You may connect an external mono or stereo audio

source to the audio controller, such as a tape player or

radio. Use the appropriate converter cable to interface to

your external equipment.

MIC IN

The MIC IN jack will accommodate a 300-600 ohm

microphone.

Connecting the Telephony Option

The W6-LI system board can be upgraded to include a

header for computer telephony (pronounced teh - leh' -

fuh - nee) support. Telephony allows you to increase your

communications productivity. You can integrate fac-

similetechnology,soundanddesktopvideoconferencing.

The telephony option is enabled by connecting your

modem cable to header J34.

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Connecting the SCSI Option

The W6-LI can be upgraded to include integrated Ultra

Wide SCSI PCI throughput (up to 40MBytes/sec data

rate). Connectors are provided for Normal (Fast) SCSI

(50-pin connector) and Wide (Ultra Wide) SCSI

(68-pin connector). The Wide SCSI configuration al-

lows up to 15 SCSI peripherals to be connected. The

W6-LI SCSI interface is Plug and Play compliant and is

fully compatible with the PCI 2.0 specification.

Refer to the "Adaptec AHA-2940Ultra/2940Ultra Wide

User's Guide" for information on installing and connect-

ing SCSI devices.

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Chapter 4: The BIOS Setup Utility

Chapter

The BIOS Setup Utility

Configuration

After the W6-LI 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 W6-LI. 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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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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Running the Setup Procedure

TheW6-LIsystemboardhassixprimaryCMOSconfigura-

tion 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

TheCMOSMainscreen(Figure4-2)isusedtosetthetime

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

hard disks and to configure the video. This chapter ex-

plains how to configure each of these categories. To move

betweenthecategories,usetheupanddownarrow<↑/↓>

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.

Numlock

Setting this to ON activates Numlock upon boot. Setting

this to Auto (default) activates Numlock if the BIOS

detects a numeric keyboard. It may also be set to OFF.

External Cache

This selection allows you to enable the external memory

cache. For optimal performance, select Enabled.

Video BIOS

TheVideoBIOScategoryallowsyoutoShadoworShadow

&CachethevideoBIOS. ChoosingShadowed&Cached

(default)cachestheshadowedvideoBIOSforevenhigher

performance. Choosing Shadowed copies the video BIOS

intoRAMforfasterexecution.TodisabletheVideoBIOS

category, select Disabled.

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System BIOS

TheSystemBIOScategoryallowsyoutoShadoworShadow

&CachethesystemBIOS.ChoosingShadowed&Cached

(default)cachestheshadowedsystemBIOSforevenhigher

performance.ChoosingShadowedcopiesthesystemBIOS

intoRAMforfasterexecution.TodisabletheSystemBIOS

category, select Disabled.

System Memory

TheSystemMemorycategoryidentifiesthesizeofthebase

memory. It cannot be changed.

Extended Memory

TheExtendedMemorycategoryautomaticallydetectsthe

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,youcannotchangethiscategorywithoutaddingor

removingmemory.

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Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu

Type

Thiscategoryselectsthedrivetypeinstalledinthesystem.

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

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

Thiscategorydeterminesthenumberofsectorsperblock

for multiple sector transfers. The options are Disabled

(default), 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 8 Sectors and 16 Sectors.

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LBA Mode Control

Enabling this selection causes LBA (Logical Block Ad-

dressing) to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and

Sectors. The default setting is Disabled.

32-Bit I/O

This category allows you to enable the 32-bit I/O function

ofthePCIIDEcontroller.SelectDisabledifyourdrivewill

not run at this speed. The default setting is Disabled.

Transfer Mode

ThiscategorysetsthetransferspeedsforIDEdevices. The

Standardoptionisthedefaultsetting.TheFastPIO1,Fast

PIO 2, Fast PIO 3 and Fast PIO 4 options are for higher

speed devices.

Smart Monitoring

This feature will monitor your hard drive and report any

problemsdetected.Thedefaultsettingcannotbechanged.

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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 configured using the following op-

tions: Disabled (No configuration), Enabled (User con-

figuration), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP

O/S(O/Sconfiguration).

Serial Port B

SerialPortBmaybeconfiguredusingthefollowingoptions:

Disabled (No configuration), Enabled (User configura-

tion), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP

O/S(O/Sconfiguration).

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Parallel Port

The parallel port may be configured using the following

options:Disabled(Noconfiguration),Enabled(Usercon-

figuration), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP

O/S(O/Sconfiguration).

Floppy Disk Controller

Theselectionallowsyoutoenableordisablethefloppydisk

controller.

Integrated PCI IDE

Enables or disables the integrated Local Bus IDE adapter.

The IDE controller may be set for Primary, Both (default)

orDisabled.

Integrated SCSI

Enable or disable the integrated PCI SCSI interface. The

default setting is Enabled.

Integrated Sound

Enables or disables the integrated sound interface. The

default setting is Enabled.

Use MP Specification

This selection allows you to select the 1.1 (default) or 1.4

multiprocessorspecification.

Plug & Play O/S

This selection, when set to Yes, allows the system to work

withaPlugandPlayoperatingsystemsuchasWindows95.

The default setting is No.

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Reset Configuration Data

Select Yes to reset Extended System Configuration Data

(ESCD)whenyouexitSetup.ThisselectionallowsthePnP

BIOS to detect your PCI and ISA PnP devices and reallo-

cate resources to them. The default setting is No.

PCI Configuration

Use this selection for additional setup menus to configure

PCI devices.

PS/2 Mouse

When disabled, this selection prevents the PS/2 mouse

from functioning and frees up IRQ12. Selecting Enabled

(default)allowstheoperatingsystemtodeterminewhether

to enable or disable the mouse.

Secured Setup Configuration

Select Yes if you want the system settings to be secured

from change by a Plug and Play operating system. The

default setting is No.

Large Disk Access Mode

IfyouareusingaDOSoperatingsystem(MS-DOS,Novell

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 controls access to the computer. The

security screen allows for settings of two passwords. The

SupervisorPasswordallowsaccesstothesystemandSetup.

The User Password allows access to the system, but not to

all Setup features.

Figure 4-5: Security Setup Screen

Set Supervisor Password

ThisselectioncontrolsaccesstotheSetuputility.Pressthe

ENTER key to enter the Supervisor Password submenu.

The screen on the following page appears.

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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

withoutfirsttypingapassword).

WARNING:IfyouforgettheSupervisorPassword,itcan-

not be disabled without discharging the CMOS.

Set User Password

This selection controls access to the Setup utility. Fol-

low the same procedure used to set the Supervisor

Password.

NOTE:Afterapasswordisentered,itissavedimmediately.

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

powerup. EithertheSupervisororUserPasswordmaybe

entered.

Fixed Disk Boot Sector

Thisselectionallowsthebootsectorofthefixeddisktobe

writeprotected.ThedefaultsettingisNormal. Whenset

forWriteProtected,itservesasaformofvirusprotection.

If the passwords are enabled, this option may only be

changed by the supervisor.

Diskette Access

This selection allows floppy disk access with an option of

thesupervisororuser.SelectingSupervisor(default)gives

floppy disk access to the supervisor only. Selecting User

givesfloppydiskaccesstoboththeuserandthesupervisor.

If the passwords are enabled, this option may only be

changed by the supervisor.

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Power Screen

The Power Screen controls the power management func-

tions of the system. To move to the Power Screen, use the

leftandrightarrow<←/→>keysuntilitappears(Figure

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

downarrowkeys<↑/↓>.

Figure 4-7:Power Screen

Power Management

This selection allows you to change the system power

managementsettings.MaximumPowerSavingsconserves

the greatest amount of system power. Maximum Perfor-

manceconservespowerbutallowsgreatestsystemperfor-

mance.Toalterthesesettings,chooseCustomize.Toturn

off power management, choose Disabled (default).

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Standby Timeout

The Standby Timeout selection sets the amount of time

thatelapsesforthesystemtoenterStandbyMode.Standby

Modeturnsoffvariousdevicesinthesystem,includingthe

display screen, until you start using the system again. The

options are Off (default), 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 6 min., 80

min., 12min. or16min.

Auto Suspend Timeout

The Standby Timeout selection sets the amount of time

that elapses for the system to enter Suspend Mode. The

optionsareOff(default),5min.,10min.,15min.,20min.,

30 min., 40 min. or 60 min. Before making changes, "Cus-

tomized" must be selected in the Power Management

Modeselection.

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Boot Screen

The Boot screen allows you to configure the power up

systemconfigurationsettings.

Figure 4-8: Boot Screen

Hard Drive Boot Order

This selection will read the diskette drive (default) and

the hard drive in sequence on boot.

Setup Prompt

Ifthisselectionisenabled, themessage "PressF2to enter

Setup"isdisplayedonboot.ThedefaultsettingisEnabled.

POST Errors

Ifthisselectionisenabled(default)andanerroroccurson

boot, the BIOS will display a SETUP entry or resume

prompt. Ifthisselectionisdisabled, thesystemwillalways

attempt to boot.

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Floppy Check

Thisselectionchecksfortheexistenceofafloppydrive.The

default setting is Enabled.

Exit Screen

After you complete configuring the BIOS, select the Exit

screen.

Figure 4-9: Exit Screen

Choose“SaveChangesandExit”andrebootthecomputer.

Your computer is ready for use.

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Chapter 5: Installing Device Drivers

Chapter

Installing Device Drivers

This chapter explains how to install the software device

drivers and utilities necessary to utilize the optional

sound and SCSI support. Other drivers and utilities are

available through our online services.

About Device Drivers

Device drivers are necessary for the computer system to

communicate with devices such as CD-ROM drives,

sound controllers, graphics adapters or devices that are

not natively supported by the system BIOS. Once started,

device drivers remain active in the background of the

computer system. Usually a device driver is added to the

CONFIG.SYS file, the AUTOEXEC.BAT file or both.

Installing the Sound Drivers

Once you have connected your external sound devices, you

can install the sound drivers. NOTE: If you are installing a

CD-ROM drive, it is recommended you install it before

setting up the sound devices. See Installing a CD-ROM

Drive in Chapter 3.

1. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 on connecting ex-

ternal sound devices.

2. If you previously installed another sound card, remove

it and all associated files from your AUTOEXEC.BAT

and CONFIG.SYS files. If you are using Windows 3.1x,

you must also remove all associated files from the

WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI files. (For more infor-

mation, please contact the sound driver manufacturer.)

3. Start your computer system.

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4. Insert the sound driver disk into your floppy drive.

5. If you are using Windows 3.1x, go to the Program Man-

ager File menu, click on Run and type A:\SETUP.

6. If you are using Windows 95, refer to the Windows 95

user’s manual for instructions on how to install sound

drivers.

7. If you are using OS/2, refer to the README file on

the OS/2 disk for instructions on how to install sound

drivers.

8. Once the software is copied, the install program

automatically updates the system files.

Installing the SCSI Drivers

Refer to the "Adaptec 7800 Family Manager Set User's

Guide" for information on installing and configuring

drivers for your operating system.

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Appendix A: Technical Information

Appendix

Specifications

Part Number:

09-00288

Processor:

DualZIF socket 8

Intel Pentium Pro 150, 166, 180 and

200MHz processors.

One integrated VRM and one

VRM header to supply CPU-specific

voltages.

Chipset:

Intel 440FX PCIset with PIIX 3

SMC FDC37C93X Ultra I/O chip

CPU Clock Select: Frequency synthesizer chip

Support for 60 and 66MHz CPU bus

Form Factor:

Expansion:

ATX extended footprint

Four 32-bit PCI slots

Two 16-bit ISA slots

(One shared PCI/ISA slot)

BIOS:

Phoenix 4.0X Plug and Play BIOS on

1MB Flash.

Auto-detection of memory size

Auto-detection and display of ECC

and EDO memory.

Auto-configuration of IDE hard disk

types.

RAM Capacity:

Maximum memory - 512MB

Four buffered 168-pin DIMM sockets

Supports FPM and EDO DRAM

memory.

ECC supported via chipset when

using parity.

Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 compatible

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Onboard Sound: Creative Labs VIBRA 16CL (optional)

Fast SCSI:

(optional)

Adaptec 7880 Fast SCSI Bus Mastering controller

Resident 50-pin SCSI connector

Resident 68-pin SCSI connector (Ultra Wide

SCSI).

Cache:

16K Level 1 Write Back on CPU chip

256K/512K Level 2 cache in CPU package

I/O Ports:

Two high speed serial ports (16550 compatible)

Enhanced Parallel Port with ECP and EPP support

Two USB connectors (optional)

Floppy Port:

Auto-detection and support of two floppy drives

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

PCI IDE Ports:

Mode 4 IDE

Two resident 40-pin IDE connector

Multiple sector transfer support

Auto detection of add-in IDE board

Environmental Specifications

The environment in which the W6-LI 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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Support and Information Services

Micronics offers a variety of support and information services

to help you get the most from your product. The following

services are available:

▲ Technical Support

▲ Electronic Bulletin Board Service (BBS)

▲ Return Materials Authorization (RMA)

▲ Fax-On-Demand

▲ World Wide Web

▲ Customer Service

Refer to Table A-1 for details on these services.

Technical Support

If you need technical assistance, our Technical Support

Engineers will be glad to help you. You can contact us via

telephone, fax or BBS. Before calling Technical Support

please have the following information ready:

❏ The model name and 09 part number of your Micronics

product.

❏ Your computer information such as CPU type, operating

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 purposes, please

keep a copy of your product receipt.

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Service

Hours

Country

Telephone Number

(510) 661-3000

(510) 651-6982 (Fax)

+33 (1) 45 43 56 26

+33 (1) 45 43 17 78 (Fax)

+44 (1256) 844899

Technical Support - Live phone help

from Technical Support Engineers

M-F: 7:00am to

5:00pm (PST)

USA

France

+44 (1256) 364222 (Fax)

Electronic Bulletin Board Service

(BBS) - Information on software

upgrades, new releases and other

helpful information

24 hours a day

7 days a week

USA

(510) 651-6837

14400 baud rate, Parity=N,

Data Bits=8, Stop Bits=1

YMODEM and ZMODEM

(recommended file transfer

protocols)

+44 (1256) 363373

RMA (Return Materials Authorization) M-F: 8:00am to

- Return products for repair 4:45pm (PST)

USA

(510) 661-3030

(510) 683-0543 (Fax)

Fax-On-Demand - Automated system 24 hours a day

USA

(510) 661-3199

for product literature, technical

7 days a week

bulletins and other helpful information

World Wide Web - Product

information, technical support, press

releases and other helpful information

24 hours a day

7 days a week

http://www.micronics.com

http://www.mcrni.com

Europe

USA

Customer Service - Order Micronics

and Orchid products

M-F: 8:00am to

5:00pm (PST)

(800) 577-0977

(510) 651-3666 (Fax)

+33 (1) 45 43 56 26

+33 (1) 45 43 17 78 (Fax)

+44 (1256) 479 898

+44 (1256) 364222 (Fax)

France

Germany +49 (89) 58 09 82 55

+49 (89) 58 09 82 25 (Fax)

Taiwan

+886 2 918 5005

+886 2 911 5472 (Fax)

Table A-1: Support and Information Services

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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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Appendix C: Beep and POST Codes

Appendix

Beep and POST Codes

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 W6-LI 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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Appendix C: Beep and POST Codes

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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Appendix C: Beep and POST Codes

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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Appendix C: Beep and POST Codes

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 D: Hard Disk Drive Types

Appendix

Hard Disk Drive Types

The following table lists the IDE hard disk types sup-

ported by the W6-LI.

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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Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types

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 E: Updating the System BIOS

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) AfterdownloadingtheappropriateBIOSfilefromour

BBSorWebsite,extractittoabootableMS-DOS6.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

should be “PHLASH.EXE.” Type this filename at

the A:> prompt (but don’t include its extension),

followed by a space and the BIOS ROM image’s

filename. This file will be included in the download

and has a file length of about 131K or 262K. For

example, to update the W6-LI to BIOS version 01,

you would type:

If you

encounter

any

PHLASH W6LI_01.ROM [ENTER]

problems

duringthis

process, or

if you have

questions

aboutthe

procedure,

pleasecall

Technical

Support.

4) 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:IftheBIOSissomehowerasedordoesnotseemto

accept the upgrade, you can purchase a new BIOS from

MicroNicheInformationSystems(800-733-9188).There

isa$30.00feeplusshippingchargesforthisservice.(Price

andavailabilitysubjecttochange.)

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 E: Updating the System BIOS

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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. Shouldanyproductfailtoperformaccordingto

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 re-

place 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

service center; (3) improper environment, excessive or

inadequate heating or air conditioning, or electrical

power 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

product 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

writingbyMicronics,willpayinboundshippingcharges.

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Appendix F: Warranties and Notices

Theexclusiveremedyofthepurchaserunderthiswarranty

abovewillberepairorreplaceatMicronics’option,butiffor

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 war-

ranted.Micronics’liabilityfordamagestothepurchaserfor

anycausewhatsoever;regardlessoftheformofactionand

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)661-3030.TheRMAdepartmentisopenbetween

8:30 A.M. and 4:45P.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 inter-

ference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Interference 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.

Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand

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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Appendix F: Warranties and Notices

DeclarationofConformity

ApplicationofCouncilDirectives89/336/EEC.Standardstowhich

the conformity is declared:

EN55022 EN50082-1

Manufacturer's Name:

MicronicsComputers,Inc.

Manufacturers Address: 221WarrenAvenue

Fremont, California 94539

USA

Telephone: (510) 651-2300

Fax: (510) 651-9450

Type of Equipment:

Dual Pentium Pro Motherboard

(ATX Form Factor)

Full Tower Personal Computer

Model Name:

Tested by:

W6-LI

Micronics Computers, Inc.

221 Warren Avenue

Fremont, California 94539

Rockford Engineering Services, Inc.

9959 Calaveras Road, P.O. Box 543

Sunol, CA 94586-0543

Telephone: (510) 862-2944

Fax: (510) 862-9013

Test Engineers

Peter Lam/Micronics (EN55022)

Joel Secoquian/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

August 15, 1996

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Glossary

Byte - A group of adjacent bits treated

as a unit. Eight bits are typically con-

sidered one byte. Also called a char-

acter.

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.

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.

ATX - A system board size measuring

approximately 12” x 9.6”.

Asynchronous - Operations that do

not require the clocks of communi-

cating devices to be coordinated. See

Synchronous.

Cache Hit - The percentage of re-

quest for data from memory that can

be served from the cache.

Bidirectional Parallel Port - A type of

parallel port that can send and receive

information.

Cache Miss - A memory access which

cannot be supplied from cache.

BIOS - An Acronym for Basic Input/

Output System. Configures the sys-

tem board and provides hardware in-

formation to the operating system.

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

decisions, 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.

DIMM - An acronym for Dual Inline

Memory Module. A small printed cir-

cuit board containing memory chips.

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

functions by spinning at high speed

while moving a device called the

Bus Mastering - The ability of a

peripheral card to control the bus

without requiring intervention of the

CPU.

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Glossary

read/write head across the disk’s sur-

face in order to read or write data in

magnetic code.

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.