DFI G486-EVB User Manual

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G486-EVB
Rev. C System Board User’s Manual
- D24350415 -
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v Copyright 1995 by DFI, Inc.
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied or reproduced
DFI, Inc. makes no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability, quality, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. DFI, Inc. reserves the right to make revisions to this publication and to make changes to any and/or all parts of its content, at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such changes. Further, DFI, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
DFI is a registered trademark, and G486-EVB is a trademark of Diamond Flower, Inc. All other product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trade­marks of their respective companies.
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v FCC Statement on Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver,
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, or
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
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v Table of Contents v
Introduction .................................................................................
Features and Specifications .................................................
Installation Overview .................................................................
Preparing the Area ................................................................
Handling the System Board ..................................................
Tips in Handling the System Board ...............................
Hardware Installation .............................................................
Memory Installation .........................................................
Installing the Modules ..............................................
Board Configuration ...............................................................
Jumper Settings ..............................................................
Locations of Jumpers JP3 and JP15 .......................
Jumper Settings for VL-Bus Add-on Boards ..........
Jumper Settings for Light and Deep Green ...........
Cache Configuration .......................................................
Jumper Settings for Cache Memory .......................
CPU Installation and Upgrade .......................................
Jumper Settings for CPUs ......................................
Write-Back CPUs Special Notice ............................
Installing Upgrade CPUs .........................................
Installing the System Board ..................................................
Initial Setup Program .................................................................
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility ..........................................
Standard CMOS Setup ...................................................
BIOS Features Setup .....................................................
Chipset Features Setup .................................................
Power Management Setup ............................................
Load BIOS Defaults ........................................................
Load Setup Defaults .......................................................
Password Setting ............................................................
IDE HDD Auto Detection ................................................
Save and Exit Setup .......................................................
Exit Without Saving ........................................................
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1-1
2-1
2-1 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-5 2-6 2-7
2-7 2-10 2-11 2-12 2-14 2-15 2-16 2-17 2-50 2-55
3-1
3-2
3-2
3-5
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-9 3-10 3-11 3-14 3-14
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Troubleshooting ...........................................................................
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Appendix A: Types of Modules .................................................
Appendix B: System Error Report ............................................
Appendix C: Memory and I/O Maps ..........................................
Appendix D: 16-Bit ISA I/O Pin Assignments ..........................
Appendix E: VL-Bus I/O Pin Assignments ...............................
Appendix F: Connector Pin Assignments ...............................
Appendix G: Award BIOS Hard Disk Table .............................
A-1 B-1 C-1 D-1 E-1
F-1
G-1
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
v Introduction
The G486-EVB is a green system board that meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s Green PC require­ments. It reduces energy consumption to 15 Watts or less by automatically turning off peripherals or the entire system, when not in use.
The G486-EVB may be equipped with 5V or 3.3V CPU. It accommodates all of the Intel 486 family of CPUs including the energy saving SL Enhanced CPUs. It will also support the AMD and Cyrix CPUs.
The G486-EVB uses 256KB x 36, 1MB x 36 and 4MB x 36 HSIM modules. The memory can be configured to six different sizes from 1MB to 64MB. In addition, the G486-EVB is equipped with three 32-bit VL-Bus, and six 16-bit and one 8-bit ISA expansion slots.
Features and Specifications
Processor
Intel 486SX/SX-S/DX/DX2/DX-S/DX2-S/DX4 (full
series) and Pentium OverDrive
AMD 486DX/DX2/DXL/DXL2 (full series) /
DX2 NV8T/DX4 NV8T/DX2 SV8B/ DX4 SV8B
Cyrix 486S/DX/DX2 (full series) /DX2V/
DX4V/M1SC
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G486-EVB
Chipset
EFAR - EC802GL: system and cache controller EC100G: data buffer
Architecture
VLB/ISA
Energy Efficient Design
Supports 3.3V/3.45V/3.6V/4V/5V CPUs (jumper
selectable)
Ready for Intel SL Enhanced CPUs
Supports system power management
Supports CPU stopped clock
Supports optional external power management
switch
Supports power saving video mode
Four power-saving stages: Ready, Doze, Standby
and Suspend
Built-in hardware auto-transition mechanism
Microsoft APM supported
BIOS
Award system BIOS
Supports IDE HDDs larger than 528MB under DOS
(LBA mode only)
Flash EPROM (option)
Cache Memory
128KB, 256KB or 512KB direct map write-back or
write-through cache subsystem
Uses 32KBx8, 64KBx8 or 128KBx8 SRAM
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Memory Onboard
Up to 64MB
Four 72-pin SIMM sockets
Supports single and/or double density SIMMs
Supports 256KBx36, 512KBx36, 1MBx36, 2MBx36, 4MBx36 or 8MBx36 SIMMs
Expansion Slots
Three VESA VL-Bus slots
Six 16-bit ISA slots
One 8-bit ISA slot
Slot Limitations:
Due to the height of the heat sink, once the processor is in place, you cannot install full-length add-in cards in ISA slot connectors J4/J10, J5/J11 and J6/J12. You may still install half-length or shorter cards in those slots.
ZIF Socket
237-pin ZIF socket (Intel Socket 3)
Board Dimensions
22cm (8.58") x 25cm (9.75") Baby AT form factor
Package Checklist
The G486-EVB package contains the following items:
The G486-EVB system board
One G486-EVB user’s manual
If either of these items is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
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v Installation Overview
This chapter summarizes the steps in installing the G486-EVB system board into your system unit. It also includes a description of the area in which you must work and directions for memory installation. Before installing the system board, obtain the memory you plan to install. Please refer to the memory chart on page 2-3 for the number and type of High Density Single In-line Memory (HSIM) modules needed.
Preparing the Area
Before unpacking the system board, make sure the location you have selected is relatively free of dust and static. Excessive exposure to dust, static electricity, direct sunlight, excessive humidity, extreme cold and water can damage the operational capabilities of your system board. Avoid placing the unit on soft surfaces such as beds and carpeted floors which can hinder air circulation. These areas also attract static electricity which can damage some circuits on your system board.
G486-EVB
Be sure that the power source has a properly grounded, three-pronged socket. It is essential that the power connection be properly grounded for correct functioning of your system board. For further protection, we recom­mend that you use a surge protection socket. This will protect the system board from damage that may result from a power surge on the line.
Move items that generate magnetic fields away from your system board, since magnetic fields can also damage your system board. Once you have selected the ideal location, unpack the G486-EVB system board carefully.
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Handling the System Board
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your system board even before installing it in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer compo­nents without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling the system board to ensure that no static build-up is present.
Tips in Handling the System Board
1) To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
2) Do all preparation work on a static-free surface with components facing up.
3) Hold the system board by its edges only. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections, especially gold contacts on the board.
4) Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules and connectors by their edges.
Warning:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your upgrade processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
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Hardware Installation
Memory Installation
The G486-EVB system board can support 1MB to 64MB of memory using HSIMM. HSIMM is an acro­nym for High Density Single In-line Memory Module.
A HSIMM consists of RAM chips soldered onto a small circuit board. A HSIMM connects to the system board via a 72-pin card-edge connector.
The HSIMM sockets are divided into four banks on the system board. The G486-EVB system board uses 256K x 36, 512K x 36, 1M x 36, 2M x 36, 4M x 36 and 8M x 36 HSIM modules.
A list of tested memory brands and speeds is given in Appendix A.
You will need 1 to 4 pieces of HSIM modules, depend­ing on the amount of memory you intend to install. Your system board can be configured with 1MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB or 64MB of onboard memory.
G486-EVB
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
When installing the HSIM modules, populate Bank 0 first followed by Bank 1 and so on. Failure to do so will cause the system board to work improperly.
The following table summarizes the bank locations and modules needed for the corresponding memory sizes. Each bank consists of one HSIMM socket.
Memory Size
1MB 2MB 4MB 4MB 4MB 8MB
8MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 32MB 64MB
Bank 0
256K x 36 512K x 36 256K x 36 512K x 36 1M x 36 1M x 36 2M x 36 1M x 36 2M x 36 4M x 36 4M x 36 4M x 36
Bank 1
-
-
256K x 36
-
-
1M x 36
-
1M x 36
-
­4M x 36 4M x 36
Bank 2
-
­256K x 36 512K x 36
-
-
­1M x 36 2M x 36
-
­4M x 36
Bank 3
-
-
256K x 36
-
-
-
-
1M x 36
-
-
-
4M x 36
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G486-EVB
Bank 3 Bank 2 Bank 1 Bank 0
EC100G
Pin 1 of the HSIMM socket
EC802G
Locations of the HSIMM Sockets on the G486-EVB System Board
Installing the Modules
HSIMMs simply snap into a socket on the system board. Pin 1 of the HSIMM must correspond with Pin 1 of the socket.
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
1. Position the HSIM module above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket.
2. Seat the module at an angle into the bank. Make sure it is completely seated. Tilt the module upright until it locks in place in the socket.
Board Configuration
The G486-EVB is designed with jumpers to configure the board. Make sure that the jumpers are set correctly before installing the system board into your system unit.
JP5
JP8
JP2
JP1
JP16
JP15
JP14
Locations of Jumpers and Connectors
on the G486-EVB System Board
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JP17 JP18
JP22 JP21 JP20
EC100G
JP19
JP23 JP24
EC802G
JP41-JP43
JP25 JP26 JP27
JP29
JP28
JP30
JP44 JP45 JP46 JP47
S1
S2
S3
JP31
JP32
JP34
JP33
JP35
JP36
JP37
JP38 JP39 JP40
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Jumper Settings
Jumper Settings for Flash EPROM and Internal Battery
G486-EVB
JP8
JP1
EC100G
EC802G
Locations of Jumpers JP1 and JP8
on the G486-EVB System Board
Jumper JP1
EPROM Type
Jumper JP1 should be set to match the type of EPROM installed on the G486-EVB system board.
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
On: Flash EPROM 28F010
Off: EPROM 27512
(Default)
Jumper JP8
Internal Battery Select
The G486-EVB comes with an internal battery. If you wish to install an external battery, set JP8 pins 1 and 2 to On.
321
1-2 On:
External Battery Enabled
Internal Battery Enabled
321
2-3 On:
(Default)
Note:
If you enable the external battery, you must connect an external battery to connector JP2 or your system will lose its CMOS settings when powered off.
The jumper below is for factory testing only and should always be set to its default configuration. Reconfiguring this jumper will cause problems with your G486-EVB system board.
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Jumper JP14 - On
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Jumper Settings for VL-Bus Add-in Boards
G486-EVB
EC100G
EC802G
JP41,JP42
Locations of Jumpers JP41 and JP42
on the G486-EVB System Board
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Jumper JP41
High Speed Mode for VL-Bus Board
Set Jumper JP41 to Off only if the VESA VL-Bus add-on board(s) installed in the VL-Bus slots support Zero Wait State. If you are not sure that your add-on board(s) support Zero Wait State, set JP41 to On; otherwise, a system error may occur.
On: Write One Wait State
Off: Write Zero Wait State
(Default)
Jumper JP42
CPU Speed for VL-Bus Board
If a VL-Bus board is installed in the G486-EVB system board, Jumper JP42 must be set to On if the CPU speed is greater than 33MHz. Set JP42 to Off if the CPU speed is less than or equal to 33MHz.
On: CPU Speed > 33MHz
Off: CPU Speed <= 33MHz
(Default)
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Jumper Settings for Light and Deep Green
G486-EVB
EC100G
EC802G
JP35
Location of Jumper JP35 on the G486-EVB System Board
Jumper JP35
Light/Deep Green Select
The different types of CPUs supported by the G486-EVB allow you to select from two different energy saving modes. If you have a standard Intel 486DX, SX, OverDrive Processor or AMD 486DXL, the G486-EVB will run in Light Green mode. If you have an energy saving SL Enhanced Intel 486DX, 486DX4 or Cyrix Cx486S/Cx486S2 CPU, then the G486-EVB will run in Deep Green mode. Set Jumper JP35 according to the type of CPU installed on the board.
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
On: Light Green 486DX, 486SX, Intel486TM OverDrive Processor, AMD 486DXL
Off: Deep Green SL Enhanced Intel486TM DX, 486DX4, Cyrix Cx486S/Cx486S2 (Default)
Cache Configuration
The G486-EVB system board can be configured to three different cache sizes: 128KB, 256KB and 512KB. 128KB of cache memory is the default size. Either 32K x 8 (20ns) or 128K x 8 (20ns) SRAM chips are used for cache depending on the size of cache desired. One 8K x 8 or 32K x 8 (20ns) SRAM is needed for tag RAM to store the cacheable addresses (refer to the table below). The location of the SRAM sockets on the system board is shown on the next page.
Cache Size U15/U17/U19/U21 U16/U18/U20/U22 U23
128KB* 32K x 8 (20ns) None 8K x 8 (20ns) 256KB 32K x 8 (20ns) 32K x 8 (20ns) 32K x 8 (20ns) 512KB 128K x 8 (20ns) None 32K x 8 (20ns)
* Default setting
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G486-EVB
Note:
When the G486-EVB is equipped with 128KB cache, cacheable memory is limited to 32MB. Any memory over 32MB will be non-cacheable.
U15 U16 U17 U19 U21 U23
U18 U20 U22
EC100G
EC802G
Locations of the SRAMs on the G486-EVB System Board
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Jumper Settings for Cache Memory
JP22 JP21 JP20
EC100G
Locations of Jumpers JP19-JP21 and JP25-JP27
on the G486-EVB System Board
JP19
EC802G
JP25 JP26 JP27
Jumpers
JP19 JP20 JP21 JP25 JP26 JP27
128KB* 512KB256KB
Off 2-3 On 2-3 On
On
On
Off
* Default setting
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Cache Memory Size
Off 1-2 On 1-2 On
On
On
On
On 2-3 On 1-2 On
On
On
On
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JP19
G486-EVB
On
1
JP20 or JP21
2 3
1-2: On
JP25, JP26 or JP27
On
CPU Installation and Upgrade
The G486-EVB is equipped with a 237-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket at location U29 of the system board, to make upgrading flexible and easy. Make sure the jumpers are set correctly before applying power, or you may damage the CPU or system board.
Off
1 2 3
2-3: On
Off
The G486-EVB system board supports three VESA VL-Bus slots. VESA-1 and VESA-2 are master slots and VESA-3 is a slave slot with all CPUs except Cyrix. When the system board is equipped with a Cyrix CPU, VESA-1 is the only master slot and VESA-2 becomes a second slave slot.
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Note:
Level 1 write-back requires VL-Bus mastering cards to comply with VESA specification version 2.0.
Jumper Settings for CPUs
JP16
JP15
JP17 JP18
JP22
EC100G
JP23 JP24
EC802G
ZIF
Socket
JP29
JP28
JP30
JP44 JP45 JP46 JP47
S1
S2
S3
JP33
JP32
JP34
JP36
Locations of Jumpers JP15-JP18, JP22-JP24, JP28-JP30,
JP32-JP34, JP36, JP44-47, S1, S2 and S3 on the G486-EVB
System Board
Caution:
You will need to change the CPU-type jumper settings. (Please refer to the following pages of the manual.)
Before proceeding with the upgrade, take note of the following: The microprocessor and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. To avoid the possibility of a burn, power the system off and let the processor and heat sink cool for 10 minutes.
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G486-EVB
Write-Back CPUs Special Notice
The following CPUs support Internal Cache Write-Back Mode: Intel Write-Back CPU, Intel Pentium OverDrive and Cyrix CPU. If your CPU is not a Write-Back CPU, you may skip over this part of the manual.
Before proceeding with the following installation, make sure your CPU is a Write-Back CPU. Please follow through the steps below:
Step 1: Adjust the jumper settings by the type of your
CPU (refer to the pages between page 2-18 and page 2-49).
Step 2: Complete the hardware installation (refer to the
pages from page 2-50 through page 2-55).
Step 3: Power up your system, enter the CMOS Setup
Utility by pressing <Del> (refer to page 3-1 and page 3-2).
Step 4: Use arrow keys to highlight the item "CHIPSET
FEATURES SETUP" (refer to page 3-7).
Step 5: Select the item "CPU Inter. Cache Policy", and
change it to "WRITE-BK".
Step 6: Save all your changes and exit Setup Utility
(refer to page 3-14).
Step 7: Reboot your system.
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Warning:
Most of these Write-Back CPUs can be set as Internal Cache Write-Back Mode or Internal Cache Write­Through Mode. If you adjust the CPU jumper settings to Write-Through Mode (WT), you must change the "CPU Inter. Cache Policy" to WRITE-TH at the same time. If you adjust the CPU jumper settings to Write-Back Mode (WB), you also must change the "CPU Inter. Cache Policy" to WRITE-BK at the same time. Both the system board and CPU will be damaged if you fail to do so.
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G486-EVB
Jumpers JP15-JP18, JP22-JP24, JP28-JP30, JP32-JP34, JP36 and JP44-47
CPU Type Select
Intel 486SX
JP15
Off
JP24
2
1
Off
1
2 3
4 5
JP16
Off
JP28
2-3 On
8 7
JP17
1-2 On
1 2
3
2
4 6
8
1 2
3
JP29
Off
JP18
1-2 On
1 2
3 4
1
3 5
7
1
1 2
3
2 3
4
JP22
Off
JP30
Off
1 2
3 4
JP32
Off
JP45
JP44
1 2
3 4
JP23
Off
1 2
3 4
5
JP47
JP46
JP33
1-2, 3-4 On (5V)
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JP34
Off
JP36
Off
JP44-47
Off
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Intel 486SX-S
JP15
Off
JP24
1-2 On
2
1
1 2
3 4
5
JP16
Off
JP28
2-3 On
8 7
JP17
1-2 On
1
2 3
2 4
6 8
1 2
3
JP29
Off
JP18
1-2 On
1 2
3 4
1 3
5 7
1
1
2 3
2 3
4
JP22
1-2 On
JP30
Off
1 2
3 4
JP32
Off
JP45
JP44
1 2
3 4
JP23
1-2 On
1 2
3 4
5
JP47
JP46
JP33
JP34
1-2, 3-4 On (5V)
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Off
JP36
Off
JP44-47
Off
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Intel 486DX/DX2
G486-EVB
JP15
Off
JP24
2
1
Off
1
2 3
4 5
JP16
Off
JP28
1-2 On
8 7
JP17
1-2 On
1 2
3
2
4 6
8
1 2
3
JP29
3-4 On
JP18
1-2 On
1 2
3 4
1
3 5
7
1
1 2
3
2 3
4
JP22
Off
JP30
On
1 2
3 4
JP32
Off
JP45
JP44
1 2
3 4
JP23
Off
1 2
3 4
5
JP47
JP46
JP33
1-2, 3-4 On (5V)
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JP34
Off
JP36
Off
JP44-47
Off
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Intel 486DX/DX2-S
JP15
Off
JP24
1-2 On
2 1
1
2 3
4 5
JP16
Off
JP28
1-2 On
7
JP17
1-2 On
1 2
3
4 6
8
8
1
JP18
1-2 On
1 2
3 4
1 3
5 7
1 2
3
2 3
4
JP22
1-2 On
JP30
On
1
2 3
4
JP32
Off
JP45
JP44
1
2 3
JP29
3-4 On
2
1 2
3 4
JP23
1-2 On
1 2
3 4
5
JP47
JP46
JP33
1-2, 3-4 On (5V)
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JP34
Off
JP36
Off
JP44-47
Off
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Intel 486DX4 (75/100)
G486-EVB
JP15
Off
JP24
1-2 On
2
1
1 2
3 4
5
JP16
Off
JP28
1-2 On
8 7
JP17
1-2 On
1
2 3
2
4 6
8
1
2 3
JP29
3-4 On
JP18
1-2 On
1 2
3 4
1 3
5 7
1
1 2
3
2 3
4
JP22
1-2 On
JP30
On
1 2
3 4
JP32
Off
JP45
JP44
1
2 3
4
JP23
1-2 On
1
2 3
4 5
JP47
JP46
JP33
5-6, 7-8 On (5V)
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JP34
Off
JP36
Off
JP46
On (3.45V)
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Intel DX4 OverDrive (5V)
JP15
Off
JP24
1-2 On
2
1
1 2
3 4
5
JP16
Off
JP28
1-2 On
JP17
1-2 On
1 2
3
8 7
1
JP18
1-2 On
1 2
3 4
1 3
5 7
1 2
3
2 3
4
JP22
1-2 On
JP30
On
1 2
3 4
JP32
Off
JP45
JP44
1 2
3
JP29
3-4 On
2
4 6
8
1 2
3 4
JP23
1-2 On
1 2
3 4
5
JP47
JP46
JP33
1-2, 3-4 On (5V)
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JP34
Off
JP36
Off
JP46
Off
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Intel Write-back 486 CPU (5V)
G486-EVB
JP15
Off
1 2
3 4
5
JP24
1-2, 3-4 On
2 1
JP16
On
JP28
1-2 On
7
JP17
2-3 On
1
2 3
2
4 6
8
8
1 2
3
JP29
3-4 On
JP18
2-3 On
1 2
3 4
1 3
5 7
1
1 2
3
2 3
4
JP22
1-2, 3-4
1-2, 3-4
On
JP30
On
1 2
3 4
JP32
1-2 On
JP45
JP44
1 2
3 4
JP23
On
1 2
3 4
5
JP47
JP46
JP33
1-2, 3-4 On (5V)
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JP34
Off
JP36
Off
JP44-47
Off
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Intel Pentium OverDrive (Internal Cache Write-Back Mode)
JP15
Off
JP24
1-2 On
2 1
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Cyrix 486DX4V M9
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AMD 486DX4 NV8T (50/66/80)
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
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AMD 486DX4 SV8B (Internal Cache Write-Back Mode)
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Jumpers S1, S2 and S3
Clock Selection
These jumpers should be set to match the speed of the CPU installed on the G486-EVB system board.
CPU Speed
25MHz 33MHz* 40MHz
* Default setting
On
S1
On On On
S2
Off On On
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Off
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Installing Upgrade CPUs
The G486-EVB is equipped with a 237-pin ZIF socket at location U28 of the system board. The ZIF socket allows easy CPU upgrades and minimizes the chance of breaking off CPU pins. The location of the ZIF socket on the G486-EVB system board is shown below.
G486-EVB
EC100G
EC802G
ZIF
Socket
U28
Pin 1 of the socket
Location of the ZIF Socket on the G486-EVB System Board
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Warning:
Open the socket only if actually installing an upgrade CPU. The warranty on the original CPU will be voided if the S/N seal is broken. Installation of an OverDrive Processor will not affect the original system warranty.
The 237-pin ZIF socket consists of four rows of pin holes on each side.
TM
Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) Socket
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G486-EVB
To install an upgrade CPU, move the handle of the ZIF socket upward. Position the upgrade CPU above the socket. Make sure pin 1 of the CPU is aligned with pin 1 of the socket. Lower the chip until the pins are inserted properly in their corresponding holes.
Pin 1
Pin 1 of the ZIF Socket
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Handle
Lifting the Handle
CPU Pin 1
Positioning the CPU Above the ZIF Socket
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Gently push the handle down until the handle locks into place. You will hear a click when the handle is secure.
Clearance Requirements
The processor comes with a heat sink mounted on top. To maintain proper airflow once the upgrade is installed on the system board, the processor and heat sink require certain space clearance.
The clearance above the processor’s fan/heat-sink must be at least 0.4 in. The clearance on at least 3 of 4 sides of the processor must be at least 0.2 in. The cables (for floppy drive, hard drive, CD-ROM, etc.) must be routed clear of the CPU and its airspace.
Temperature Rating
The ambient or room temperature must be below 37oC (99oF) for a system installed with the processor.
G486-EVB
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Installing the System Board
Before installing the system board into your system unit, you should prepare the tools you will use:
You will need:
one medium size, flat-bladed screwdriver
one medium Phillips screwdriver
one nutdriver, 3/16" or 5 mm
one grounded wriststrap is strongly recommended to protect the board against static
electricity discharges.
Step 1
Unlock your system unit. Turn off the power and dis­connect all power cords and cables.
Step 2
Remove the system unit cover. Refer to the manufac­turer’s instructions if necessary.
Step 3
Remove expansion cards seated in any of the expansion slots and detach all connectors from the old system board.
Step 4
Loosen the screws holding the original system board and remove the board from the system. Save the screws.
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Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
G486-EVB
Insert the HSIM modules into the HSIMM banks on the G486-EVB. The quantity and location of the HSIM modules are dependent upon the memory configuration and type of modules you intend to use.
Set the appropriate jumpers.
Install the prepared G486-EVB system board into the case and replace the screws.
Reinstall all cards and connectors and replace the sys­tem unit cover. Reconnect all power cords and cables.
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
v Initial Setup Program
After you power up your system, the BIOS message appears on your screen and the memory count begins.
After the memory test, the following message will appear on the screen:
Press CTRL-ALT-ESC/DEL to enter setup
If you want to enter Setup and the message disappears before you respond, restart your system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> <Del> keys. If you do not press the above keys at the correct time, the following error message will appear:
Press F1 to continue, Ctrl-Alt-Esc or Del to enter Setup
If you have set a password and selected “System” in the Security Option of the BIOS Feature Setup menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the sys­tem is rebooted, or any time you try to enter Setup. At the prompt, type in the correct password, and press <Enter>.
If you selected “Setup” in the Security Option, you will be prompted for the password only when you try to enter Setup. Refer to the “BIOS Features Setup” section for more information.
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Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> or <Del> to enter the Setup utility. A screen similar to the one below will appear.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the option you want and press <Enter>.
G486-EVB
Standard CMOS Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight the “Standard CMOS Setup” and press <Enter>, a screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.
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Green 486 VL-Bus System Board
Use the arrow keys to move the highlight bar to the option you wish to change or modify. Use the <Page Up>, <Page Down>, <+> or <-> keys to make the corresponding changes.
Date and Time
Sets the time and date for the system. Press <F3> for the calendar.
Drive C and Drive D
If you have added a hard drive, you must select the appropriate type for the drive. The G486-EVB has 46 pre-set types and one user-definable type. Use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> keys to select the appropriate type for the drive.
The table in Appendix G gives a complete listing of the available drive types. Any given hard drive must be set to one specific drive-type number. Please refer to your hard drive documentation to find the appropriate type number.
Note:
SCSI drives are usually set to NOT INSTALLED in the BIOS setup area.
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If none of the pre-set types is appropriate for your hard drive, choose “User,” which is the user-definable type. To use this type, highlight either hard disk C or D, depending on your hard drive configuration. Use the arrow keys until type “User” is showing. Fill in all the parameters as specified by the drive manufacturer. You may also use the “IDE HDD Auto Detection” from the Main Menu to set up your HDD parameters. If either of the drives is not present, select “None” and press <En­ter>.
Note:
When HDD type is “User,” the Mode option will be opened for the user to select their own HDD mode.
Drive A and Drive B
These options are used to select the type of floppy disk drives installed in your system. If either of the drives is not present, select “None.” Make sure you choose the correct drive type; otherwise, your system might im­properly format diskettes.
Video
This is used to select the type of video adapter installed in your system.
Halt on
This option selects when the system will halt if an error is detected during power up.
No Errors: The system boot will not stop for any
All Errors: The system will stop whenever the BIOS
detected a non-fatal error.
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All, But Keyboard: The system will stop for any
All, But Diskette: The system will stop for any
All, But Disk/Key: The system will stop for any
Memory
The lower right hand corner shows the base memory size, extended memory size, expanded memory size, and the other memory size of your system. You cannot alter these items; your computer automatically detects and displays them.
The Other Memory size refers to the memory located between 640K and 1024K. This is the memory address space used for different applications. DOS and Shadow RAM use this area to load device drivers to keep base memory free for application programs.
errors except a keyboard error.
errors except a disk error.
errors except a keyboard or disk error.
When you are through making changes in the Standard CMOS Setup, press <Esc> to return to the main menu.
BIOS Features Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight the “BIOS Features Setup” and press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.
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The Virus Warning option may be set to “enabled” or “disabled.” When enabled, the BIOS issues a warning when any program or virus sends a Disk Format com­mand or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive.
The IDE HDD Block Mode and IDE 32-bit Transfer options are functions for ISA IDE. These options may be “Enabled” or “Disabled.” However, if your system is using a VESA IDE, these options should always be set to “Disabled.”
If you choose “System” in the Security Option, you will be prompted for a password every time you cold boot your system or access setup. If you choose “Setup,” you will be prompted for a password only when trying to access setup.
Use the arrow keys to move the highlight bar to the option you wish to change or modify. Use the <Page Up>, <Page Down>, <+> or <-> keys to make the corresponding changes.
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If the changes you make are incorrect or you change your mind, press <F6> or <F7> to return to the default settings. Press <Esc> after making the changes to return to the main menu.
Chipset Features Setup
The G486-EVB uses the EFAR EC802G chipset. The Chipset Features Setup allows you to modify some functions to optimize system performance. If you press <Enter>, a screen similar to the one below will appear.
The IDE Hard Disk Prefetch, IDE Turbo Read and IDE Turbo Write options are functions for ISA IDE. These options may be “Enabled” or “Disabled.” However, if your system is using a VESA IDE, these options should always be set to “Disabled.”
The default setting of the CPU Cache Update Policy option is set to Write Through. If you are using a Cyrix write-back CPU, this option must be set accordingly.
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Use the arrow keys to move the highlight bar to the option you wish to change or modify. Use the <Page Up>, <Page Down>, <+> or <-> keys to make the corresponding changes.
If the changes you make are incorrect or you change your mind, press <F6> or <F7> to return to the default settings. Press <Esc> after making the changes to return to the main menu.
Power Management Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight the “Power Management Setup” and press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one below will appear.
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Choosing “User Defined” in the Power Management option will allow you to set the time of the Standby Mode Timer, Suspend Mode Timer, Video Standby Timer, HDD Standby Timer, Suspend Mode Speed and Standby Mode Speed. “Min Power Saving” and “Max Power Saving” will show the minimum and maximum value of these options. Choose “Disabled” if you do not wish your system to enter the Standby mode.
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Use the arrow keys to move the highlight bar to the option you wish to change or modify. Use the <Page Up>, <Page Down>, <+> or <-> keys to make the corresponding changes.
Load BIOS Defaults
If, for some reason, the CMOS becomes corrupted, the system can be reconfigured with the default values stored in the ROM chips. The BIOS Setup default values should provide optimum performance for the system. You should use these values unless you are possibly having hardware problems.
Highlight this option on the main menu and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Load BIOS Defaults (Y/N)? N
Type “Y” and press <Enter> to return to the BIOS setup default values. After pressing <Enter>, you will be returned to the main menu.
Load Setup Defaults
The Setup defaults are similar to the BIOS Setup de­faults. These defaults are the most stable values for the system and should be used if you are possibly having hardware problems.
Highlight this option on the main menu and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Load Setup Defaults (Y/N)? N
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Type “Y” and press <Enter> to return to the Setup default values. After pressing <Enter>, you will be returned to the main menu.
Password Setting
If you want to set a password, make sure that the Secu­rity Option under the BIOS Features Setup is set to “System” or “Setup.” Refer to the BIOS Features Setup option for more information.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Password Setting option and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Type in the password. You are limited to eight charac­ters. Type in a password that is eight characters long or shorter. When done, the message below will appear:
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Enter Password:
Confirm Password:
You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to enter the correct password again. Otherwise, enter a new password.
To delete or disable the password function, simply press <Enter> instead of typing in a new password.
Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.
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IDE HDD Auto Detection
This option detects the hard disk parameters for the hard disk drives installed in your system. Highlight this option and press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one below will appear.
The G486-EVB supports three HDD modes: Normal, LBA, and Large. If your HDD does not support LBA mode, the “LBA” option under Mode will not appear. If your HDD has 1024 or fewer cylinders, the “Large” option under Mode will not appear.
The screen displays the parameters detected and allows you to accept or reject the parameters. Type “Y” and press <Enter> to accept the parameters or press <Esc> to abort. If you select “Y”, the parameters of the hard disk will be displayed in the Standard CMOS Setup.
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Normal Mode
Normal mode is the generic access mode in which neither the BIOS nor the IDE controller will make any transformations during accessing.
The maximum number of cylinders, heads and sectors for Normal mode are 1024, 16 and 63.
no. Cylinders x no. Heads x no. Sectors x bytes per sector
528 Megabyte
(1024) ( 16) ( 63)
( 512)
If you set your HDD to Normal mode, the maximum accessible HDD size will be 528 Megabytes even though its physical size may be greater than that.
LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Mode
The LBA mode is a new HDD accessing method to overcome the 528 Megabyte limitation. The number of cylinders, heads and sectors shown on the screen may not be the actual number for the HDD.
During HDD accessing, the IDE controller will trans­form the logical address described by the sector, head and cylinder number into its own physical address inside the HDD.
The maximum HDD size supported by the LBA mode is
8.4 Gigabytes which is obtained by the following for­mula:
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no. Cylinders x no. Heads x no. Sectors x bytes per sector
8.4 Gigabyte
(1024) ( 255)
( 63)
( 512)
Large Mode
The Large mode is the extended HDD access mode supported by the G486-EVB system board. Some IDE HDDs have more than 1024 cylinders without LBA support (in some cases, you may not want the LBA mode). The system board provides another alternative to support these kinds of HDD.
The BIOS tells the operating system that the number of cylinders is 1/2 of actual and that the number of heads is double the actual. During disk access, the reverse con­version is done by the INT13h routine.
Example of Large mode:
CYLS.
HEADS
SECTORS
MODE
1120
560
16 32
59 59
NORMAL LARGE
Maximum HDD size:
no. Cylinders x no. Heads x no. Sectors x bytes per sector
1 Gigabyte
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( 512)
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Note:
To support LBA or Large mode HDDs, there must be some software involved. All of this software is included in the Award HDD Service Routine (INT13h). It may fail to access a HDD with LBA or Large mode selected if you are running under an operating system which replaces the entire INT13h.
Save & Exit Setup
When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>. The message below will appear:
Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The following message will appear:
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Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? N
Reboot System (Y/N)? N
Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The modifications you have made will be written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot. You will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make additional changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> or <Del> after memory testing is done.
Exit Without Saving
When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight this option and press <Enter>. The message below will appear:
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
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Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The system will reboot and you will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make any changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> or <Del> after memory testing is done.
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v Troubleshooting
If you experience difficulty with the G486-EVB system board, please refer to the checklist below. If you still cannot isolate the problem, please contact your dealer.
1. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set. If in doubt, refer to the “Board Configuration” section.
2. Verify that all HSIM modules are seated securely into the bank sockets.
3. Make sure that the HSIM modules are in the correct location.
4. Make sure that the power source is delivering power and is correctly connected.
5. Make sure that pin 1 of the CPU is in pin 1 of the CPU socket.
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6. If your board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface and seat all socketed components (gently press each component into the socket).
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v Appendix A: Types of Modules
The G486-EVB system board allows you to populate memory with 256K x 36, 1M x 36, and 4M x 36 HSIM modules. The following modules have been tested with this board. Most untested brands will work but a few may fail to do so.
For HSIM 256K x 36 Modules
Brand Chip Number
OKI M51C256A-70
For HSIM 1M x 36 Modules
Brand Chip Number
Toshiba TC511000AJL OKI GT-1M*36B Fujitsu 81C1000A-70
For HSIM 4M x 36 Modules
Brand Chip Number
OKI M514100A-70S
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v Appendix B: System Error Report
When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and a message PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP will be shown in the information box at the bottom.
POST Beep
Currently, there is only one beep code in BIOS. This code indicates that a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed by two short beeps.
Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be dis­played if the BIOS detects an error during the POST.
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CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED
CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced. Please contact your dealer or sales representa­tive for battery replacement.
CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Please contact your dealer or sales repre­sentative for battery replacement.
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DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER
No boot device was found. Insert a system disk into Drive A and press <Enter>. If you assumed the system would boot from the hard drive, make sure the control­ler is inserted correctly and all cables are properly attached. Also, be sure the disk is formatted as a boot device. Then reboot the system.
DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP
Type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS definition. Run setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly.
DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY
Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.
DISPLAY TYPE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT
Since last powering off the system, the display adapter has been changed. You must configure the system for the new display type.
ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE
Hard drive cannot be initialize. Be sure the adapter is installed correctly and all cables are correctly and firmly attached. Also, be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in Setup.
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ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER
Cannot initialize controller. Make sure the cord is correctly and firmly installed in the bus. Be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in Setup. Also, check to see if any jumper needs to be set correctly on the hard drive.
FLOPPY DISK CNTRLR ERROR OR NO CNTRLR PRESENT
Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller. Make sure the controller is installed correctly and firmly. If there are no floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette Drive selection in Setup is set to NONE.
KEYBOARD ERROR OR NO KEYBOARD PRESENT
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.
If you are purposely configuring the system without a keyboard, set the error halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD. This will cause the BIOS to ignore the missing keyboard and continue the boot.
MEMORY ADDRESS ERROR AT...
Indicates a memory address error at a specific location. You can use this location along with the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips.
MEMORY PARITY ERROR AT...
Indicates a memory parity error at a specific location. You can use this location along with the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips.
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MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT
Memory has been added or removed since the last boot. Enter Setup and enter the new memory size in the memory fields.
MEMORY VERIFY ERROR AT...
Indicates an error verifying a value already written to memory. Use the location along with your system’s memory map to locate the bad chip.
OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT FOUND
This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem cannot be isolated.
OFFENDING SEGMENT
This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem has been isolated.
PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT
This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot.
PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT
When BIOS detects a Non-maskable Interrupt condition during boot, this will allow you to disable the NMI and continue to boot, or you can reboot the system with the NMI enabled.
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RAM PARITY ERROR - CHECKING FOR SEGMENT
Indicates a parity error in Random Access Memory.
SYSTEM HALTED, (CTRL-ALT-DEL) TO REBOOT...
Indicates the present boot attempt has been aborted and the system must be rebooted. Press and hold down the CTRL and ALT keys and press DEL.
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v Appendix C: Memory & I/O Maps
Memory Address Map
Address Name Function
0000000 to 640K System System Board Memory 009FFFF Board RAM
00A0000 to 128K Video Reserved for Graphics Display 00BFFFF Display Memory Memory
00C0000 to 192K I/O Reserved for ROM on I/O 00EFFFF Expansion ROM Adapter Card
00F0000 to 64K ROM on System Board BIOS 00FFFFF the System Board
0100000 to Maximum System Board Memory 3FFFFFF Memory 63M
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I/O Address Map
I/O Address Function
000-01F DMA Controller 1, 8237A-5 020-03F Interrupt Controller 1, 8259A, Master 040-05F Timer, 8254-2 060-06F 8742 (Keyboard Controller) 070-07F Real-time Clock, NMI
080-09F DMA Page Memory, 74LS612 0A0-08F Interrupt Controller 2, 8259A 0C0-0DF DMA Controller 2, 8237A-5 0E8 Shadow RAM and Cache Control Bit 0F0 Clear Numeric Processor
0F1 Reset Numeric Processor Extension 0F8-OFF Numeric Processor Extension 1F0-1F8 Fixed Disk 200-207 Game I/O 278-27F Parallel Printer Port 2 2F8-2FF Serial Port 2 300-31F Prototype Card 360-36F Reserved 378-37F Parallel Printer Port 1 380-38F SDLC, Bisynchronous 2 3A0-3AF Bisynchronous 1 3B0-3BF Monochrome Display and Printer Adapter 3C0-3CF Reserved 3D0-3DF Color/Graphics Monitor Adapter 3F0-3F7 Diskette Controller 3F8-3FF Serial Port 1
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(Non-maskable Interrupt) Mask
Extension Busy
Note:
The I/O address hex 000 to 0FF are reserved for the system board I/0. Hex 100 to 3FF are available on the I/O channels.
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v Appendix D: 16-Bit ISA I/O Pin Assignments
B
Gnd
Reset Drv
+5V DC
IRQ9
-5V DC DRQ2
-12V DC OWS
+12V DC
Gnd
-SEMEMW
-SEMEMR
-IOW
-IOR
-Dack3
-DRQ3
-Dack1 DRQ1
-Refresh CLK
IRQ7 IRQ6 IRQ5 IRQ4 IRQ3
-Dack2 Bale
+5V DC
OSC
Gnd
-Mem CS16
-I/O CS16 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14
-Dack0 DRQ0
-Dack5 DRQ5
-Dack6 DRQ6
-Dack7 DRQ7
+5V DC
-Master Gnd
T/C
D
- 01 -
- 02 -
- 03 -
- 04 -
- 05 -
- 06 -
- 07 -
- 08 -
- 09 -
- 10 -
- 11 -
- 12 -
- 13 -
- 14 -
- 15 -
- 16 -
- 17 -
- 18 -
- 19 -
- 20 -
- 21 -
- 22 -
- 23 -
- 24 -
- 25 -
- 26 -
- 27 -
- 28 -
- 29 -
- 30 -
- 31 -
- 01 -
- 02 -
- 03 -
- 04 -
- 05 -
- 06 -
- 07 -
- 08 -
- 09 -
- 10 -
- 11 -
- 12 -
- 13 -
- 14 -
- 15 -
- 16 -
- 17 -
- 18 -
A
-I/O Chck SD7 SD6 SD5 SD4 SD3 SD2 SD1 SD0
-I/O Chrdy AEN SA19 SA18 SA17 SA16 SA15 SA14 SA13 SA12 SA11 SA10 SA9 SA8 SA7 SA6 SA5 SA4 SA3 SA2 SA1 SA0
C
SBHE LA23 LA22 LA21 LA20 LA19 LA18 LA17
-Memr
-Memw SD08 SD09 SD10 SD11 SD12 SD13 SD14 SD15
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v Appendix E: VL-Bus I/O Pin Assignments
Component Side
B
DAT00 DAT02 DAT04 DAT06 DAT08
GND DAT10 DAT12
Vcc DAT14 DAT16 DAT18 DAT20
GND DAT22 DAT24 DAT26 DAT28 DAT30
Vcc
ADR31
GND ADR29 ADR27 ADR25 ADR23 ADR21 ADR19
GND ADR17 ADR15
Vcc ADR13 ADR11 ADR09 ADR07 ADR05
GND ADR03 ADR02
RESET#
D/C#
M/IO#
W/R#
RDYRTN#
GND
IRQ9
BRDY#
BLAST#
GND
LCLK
Vcc
LBS16#
- 01 -
- 02 -
- 03 -
- 04 -
- 05 -
- 06 -
- 07 -
- 08 -
- 09 -
- 10 -
- 11 -
- 12 -
- 13 -
- 14 -
- 15 -
- 16 -
- 17 -
- 18 -
- 19 -
- 20 -
- 21 -
- 22 -
- 23 -
- 24 -
- 25 -
- 26 -
- 27 -
- 28 -
- 29 -
- 30 -
- 31 -
- 32 -
- 33 -
- 34 -
- 35 -
- 36 -
- 37 -
- 38 -
- 39 -
- 40 -
n/c
ID0 ID1
- 41 -
- 42 -
- 43 -
- 44 -
- 45 -
- 48 -
- 49 -
- 50 -
- 51 -
- 52 -
- 53 -
- 54 -
- 55 -
- 56 -
- 57 -
- 58 -
A
DAT01 DAT03 GND DAT05 DAT07 DAT09 DAT11 DAT13 DAT15 GND DAT17 Vcc DAT19 DAT21 DAT23 DAT25 GND DAT27 DAT29 DAT31 ADR30 ADR28 ADR26 GND ADR24 ADR22 Vcc ADR20 ADR18 ADR16 ADR14 ADR12 ADR10 ADR08 GND ADR06 ADR04 WBACK# BE0# Vcc BE1# BE2# GND BE3# ADS#
LRDY# LDEV<x># LREQ<x># GND LGNT<x># Vcc ID2 ID3 ID4 LKEN# LEADS#
Solder Side
Note:
Side “A” of the connector is the add-in board component side. Side “B” of the connector is the add-in board solder side.
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Pin Name No. LBC1LBC2LBM3LBT
ADR<31..2> 30 O I O I ADS# 1 O I O I BE<3..0> 4 O I O I BLAST# 1 O I O I BRDY# 1 I O I O D/C# 1 O I O I DAT<31..0> 32 I/O I/O I/O I/O ID<4..0> 5 O O I I IRQ9 1 I I O O LBS16# 1 I O I O LCLK 1 O O I I LDEV<x># LEADS# 1 O I O I LGNT<x>#
4
4
1 I N/A N/A O
1 O O I N/A LKEN# 1 O O I I LRDY# 1 I I N/A O LREQ<x>#
4
1 I I O O M/IO# 1 O I O I RDYRTN# 1 O O I I RESET# 1 O O I I W/R# 1 O I O I WBACK# 1 O O I N/A (power) 8 (ground) 14 (reserved) 1
Total per slot 112
1
Direction of signals for the LBC if the host CPU or a system I/O bus master is active.
2
Direction of signals for the LBC if an LBM is active.
3
Direction of signals for any LBM while it owns the VL-Bus.
4
One unique signal per slot or device.
Note:
LBC = VL Local Bus Controller LBM = VL Local Bus Master LBT = VL Local Bus Target
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v Appendix F: Connector Pin Assignments
Connector JP14
External Battery Connector
Pin
1 2 3 4
Connector JP40
Power LED/Keylock Connector
Pin Function
1 LED Signal 2 Reserved 3 Ground 4 Keylock Signal 5 Ground
Function
Voltage Reserved Ground Ground
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Connector JP41
Speaker Connector
Pin
1 2 3 4
Connector D6
Standby Mode LED
Pin
1 2
Jumper JP44
Standby Mode Switch Connector
Pin
Function
Signal Connector to Buzzer Ground +5V
Function
Ground Signal
Function
1 2
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Ground Signal
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Connector JP45
Reset Switch Connector
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Pin Function
1 Reset 2 Ground
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v Appendix G: Award BIOS Hard Disk Table
Type
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28
Size
Cylinders Heads Sectors
(MB)
10 20 30
62 46 20
30 30
112
20 35 49 20
42 20 40
56 59 30 42 30 10 40 76 71
111 152
306 615 615
940 940 615
462 733 900 820 855 855 306
733 612 977
977
1024
733 733 306
977 1024 1224 1224 1224
1024
4 4 6
8 6 4
8 5
15
3 5 7 8
7 4 5
7 7 5 7 5 4 5 9 7
11 15
17 17 17
17 17 17
17 17 17 17 17 17 17
17
(Reserved)
17 17
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
17
Write
Precomp
128 300 300
512 512
None
256 None None None None None
128 None
0
300 None
512
300
300
300
0 None None None None
None
Land Zone
305 615 615
940 940 615
511 733 901 820 855 855 319
733 663 977
977
1023
732 732 733 336
976 1023 1223 1223
1223
Example
Model
TEAC SD510, MMI 112, 5412 Seagate ST225, ST4026
Seagate ST125, Tandon TM262
Tandon TM 703
Disctron 526, MMI M125
Microscience HH725, Syquest 3250, 3425
Seagate ST4038 Seagate ST4051
Seagate ST4096 Maxtor 2085 Maxtor 2140, Priam S14 Maxtor 2190, Priam S19
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Type
29 30 31
32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41
42 43
44 45 46
User
Size
Cylinders Heads Sectors
(MB)
68 93 83
69
85 102 110 119
17 136 114
40
42
65
40
61 100 203
1024
918
925 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024
918
820 1024
1024
809
809
776
684
11 11 10
12 13 14
16 15
16
Write
Precomp
17
8
17 17
17
9
17 17 17 17 17
2
17 17 17
6
17
5
26
5
17
6
26
6
33
8
38
None None None
None None None None None None None None None None
None None
None None None
Land Zone
1023 1023 1023
926 1023 1023 1023 1023 1023 1023 1023
820 1023
1023
852
852
775
685
Example
Model
Maxtor 1085, Micropolis 1325 Maxtor 1105 1120, 4780 Maxtor 1170 CDC 9415
Maxtor 1140, 4380 Seagate ST251 Seagate 4053 Miniscribe 3053/6053 Miniscribe 3053/6053 RLL Miniscribe 3650 Miniscribe 3675 RLL Conner CP3104 Conner CP3204
G-2 u Appendix G
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G486-EVB
Rev. C System Board User’s Manual
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