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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1. The 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.
The manufacturer 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. The manufacturer 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, the manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
The G586IPB/E, equipped with a 321-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
CPU socket, is a fast Pentium processor system board supporting Intel
Pentium CPUs running at 75MHz, 90MHz, 100MHz, 120MHz, 133MHz,
150MHz and 166MHz frequencies. The G586IPB/E also supports Cyrix
P120+/P133+/P150+/P166+, AMD 5K86 75MHz, and future 200MHz
CPUs.
The G586IPB/E can support 8MB to 128MB of system memory using
EDO or fast page mode x32 DRAM. This system board also supports
pipeline burst SRAM and provides easy cache upgrade using 256KB or
512KB cache modules.
The G586IPB/E design is based on the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) local bus and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) standards. It is equipped with 4 dedicated PCI slots and 3 dedicated 16-bit
ISA slots.
The G586IPB/E board has two bus master PCI IDE connectors. Bus
mastering reduces CPU use during disk transfer. This system board is
also equipped with two NS16C550A-compatible serial ports, an SPP/
ECP/EPP parallel port, a floppy disk drive controller, one PS/2 mouse
port and one PS/2 or AT keyboard connector.
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Features and Specifications
Processor
•Intel Pentium
•Future Pentium OverDrive processor
•Cyrix P120+/P133+/P150+/P166+
•AMD 5K86 75MHz
•Future 200MHz CPUs
TM
75/90/100/120/133/150/166MHz
Chipset
•Intel 430FX PCIset
Cache Memory
•Supports 0KB, 256KB or 512KB pipeline burst, direct map writeback cache
•One 160-pin cache module slot
•Onboard 0KB: upgradeable with a 256KB or 512KB cache module
•Onboard 256KB: upgradeable with a 256KB cache for a maximum
of 512KB cache
System Memory
•Four 72-pin SIMM sockets
•8MB to 128MB onboard memory
•Uses EDO or fast page mode x32 DRAM, 60ns or 70ns, 5V
BIOS
•Award BIOS, Windows 95 Plug and Play compliant
•Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades
Energy Efficient Design
•System power management supported
•CPU stopped clock control
•Hardware supports SMI green mode
•Microsoft/Intel APM 1.1 compliant
•External power management switch supported
PCI IDE Interface
•PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to
16.6MB/sec.)
•DMA Mode 2 Bus Master IDE (data transfer rate up to 22.2MB/sec.)
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•Bus Mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer
•ATAPI IDE CD-ROM supported
Integrated I/O
•Super I/O controller
•Two NS16C550A-compatible high speed UARTs
•One parallel port
•One 720KB, 1.2MB, and 1.44MB floppy controller
CPU Socket
•321-pin ZIF socket (Intel Socket 7)
•Supports future low-voltage CPUs
Connectors
•2 serial ports
•1 parallel port
•2 IDE connectors
•1 floppy connector
•1 PS/2 mouse port
•1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard connector or AT keyboard connector
Expansion Slots
•4 dedicated PCI slots
•3 dedicated 16-bit ISA slots
PCB
•4 layers
•25cm (9.84") x 22cm (8.66")
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Package Checklist
The G586IPB/E package contains the following items:
•The G586IPB/E system board
•The G586IPB/E user’s manual
•One 40-pin IDE hard disk cable
•One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable
•One 25-pin printer port cable for chassis mounting
•One card-edge bracket with serial and mouse port cables
•One IDE driver diskette
•Cache module (optional)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer or sales representative for assistance.
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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
This chapter summarizes the steps to install the G586IPB/E 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. Refer
to page 13 for the number and type of SIM modules needed for the
amount of memory you require.
Preparing the Area
Before unpacking the system board, make sure the location you have
selected is relatively free of dust and static electricity. 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 surfaces such as carpeted
floors. These areas also attract static electricity which can damage
some circuits on your system board.
Make sure 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 suppressor. This will protect the system board from damage that may result from a power surge on the
electrical 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 G586IPB/E system board
carefully.
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
against electrostatic build-up.
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Static Electricity Precautions
1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the board in its anti-static
bag until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface with system board
components facing up.
4. Hold the system board only by its edges. Be careful not to touch
any of the components, contacts or connections, especially gold
contacts, on the board.
5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors.
Hold modules and connectors by their ends.
Warning:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your 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.
Installing the System Board
If you are installing the G586IPB/E system board, the following outlines
the basic installation steps. Before installing the system board into your
system unit, you should prepare the tools you will need.
You will need:
•One medium size, flat-bladed screwdriver
•One medium Phillips screwdriver
•One needle-nosed pliers
•One nutdriver
1. Unlock your system unit. Turn off the power and disconnect all
power cords and cables.
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2. Remove the system unit cover. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions if necessary.
3. Remove expansion cards seated in any of the expansion slots and
detach all connectors from the old system board.
4. Loosen the screws holding the original system board and remove
the board from the system. Save the screws.
5. Remove the G586IPB/E from its original packing box. Be careful to
avoid touching all connectors and pins on the board. Please refer to
the handling instructions on pages 9-10 for proper handling techniques.
6. Insert the SIMMs into the SIMM banks on the G586IPB/E. The
quantity and location of the SIMMs depends on the memory configuration and type of modules you intend to use.
7. Insert the cache module, if any, into the cache module slot on the
G586IPB/E. Refer to the Cache Memory section on page 14 for
upgrading your cache memory.
8. Install the CPU. Be sure pin 1 of the CPU is aligned with pin 1 of
the socket.
9. Set the corresponding jumpers.
10. Install the prepared G586IPB/E system board into the case and replace the screws.
11. Reinstall all cards and connectors and replace the system unit
cover. Reconnect all power cords and cables.
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Board Layout
ISA Slot 2
ISA Slot 3
J4
JP3
COM 1
Winbond
JP4
I/O
COM 2
J3
CN1
CN2
J5
PL1
U3
J7: Printer
J6: FDC
Battery
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
ISA Slot 1
BIOS
J9: Secondary IDE
J8: Primary IDE
Intel
SB82371FB
J10
JP8
JP9
JP11
J16J17J18J13J14
J15
Pin 1 of the connectors and jumpers
PBSRAM = Pipeline Burst SRAM
U17
U25
Pin 1
SSM1
SM4
SM3
Bank 0
SM2
Bank 1
SM1
JP6
U21
U20
Intel 82437FX
Intel 82438FX
Cache Module Slot
U23
U22
PBSRAM
32kx32
U24
PBSRAM
32kx32
Intel 82438FX
↑
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System Memory
The SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) sockets are divided into two
banks on the system board, Bank 0 and Bank 1. Each bank consists of
2 SIMM sockets.
You will need 2 or 4 pieces of SIM modules, depending on the amount
of memory you intend to install. Make sure you insert the same type of
SIMMs in one bank. You can install SIMMs in any of the banks, Bank 0
or Bank 1, but you must populate a bank first before going to the next
bank.
The G586IPB/E system board can support 8MB to 128MB of memory
using 1MBx32, 2MBx32, 4MBx32, or 8MBx32 72-pin SIMMs. The table
below shows the supported SIM modules and their corresponding
memory sizes.
SIMMs
1MBx32
2MBx32
4MBx32
8MBx32
Memory Size
4MB
8MB
16MB
32MB
Examples:
If you are installing 8MB of memory, you must insert two 1MBx32
SIMMs in Bank 0 or Bank 1.
If you are installing 24MB of memory, you must insert two 1MBx32
SIMMs in Bank 0 and two 2MBx32 SIMMs in Bank 1. You may also
install it vice versa by inserting two 1MBx32 SIMMs in Bank 1 and two
2MBx32 SIMMs in Bank 0.
Installing a SIM Module
A SIM module simply snaps into a socket on the system board. Pin 1 of
the SIM module must correspond with pin 1 of the socket .
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notch
key
1. Position the SIMM above the socket with the “notch” in the module
aligned with the “key” on the socket.
2. Seat the module at a 45° angle into the bank. Make sure it is completely seated. Tilt the module upright until it locks in place in the
socket.
Cache Memory
The G586IPB/E system board can support 256KB or 512KB pipeline
burst, direct map write-back cache SRAM. Your system board may
come with 0KB or 256KB cache mounted onboard. The 160-pin cache
module slot lets you upgrade your cache memory by installing a 256KB
or 512KB cache module.
Note:
You do not need to set any jumpers or modify the Award BIOS Setup
utility when you install the cache module.
If your system board comes with 0KB cache, you can install a 256KB or
512KB cache module in the cache module slot. If your system board is
installed with 256KB onboard cache on locations U22 and U23, you can
upgrade your cache memory to 512KB by installing a 256KB cache
module in the cache module slot. Please refer to page 12 for the locations of the cache module slot (SSM1), U22 and U23.
Onboard CacheUpgradeable Cache Module
0KB
256KB
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upgradeable with a 256KB or 512KB cache module
upgradeable with a 256KB cache module for a
maximum of 512KB cache
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Warning:
We highly recommend that you use T2BSM32-256 or T2BSM32-512
cache modules. If you are using cache modules other than the ones
recommended above, make sure your cache module meet the Intel
COAST 1.3 specification. Severe damage might occur on the cache
module or system board if you insert modules other than those specified above.
Installing the Cache Module
Locate the 160-pin cache module slot on the system board. Position the
cache module above the slot. Make sure pin 1 of the cache module is
aligned with pin 1 of the slot. Carefully slide the module into the slot.
Press firmly on the top of it to seat it properly.
Note:
With the cache module installed in the cache module slot, the components on the solder side of the add-in card in PCI Slot 3 must not protrude more than 5mm. There is no limit to the length of the add-in card
installed in PCI Slot 3.
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CPU Installation
The G586IPB/E allows for easy installation of CPUs. Make sure all jumpers
are set correctly before applying power or you may damage the CPU or
system board. Please see the jumper settings on the following pages.
Jumper Settings for CPU
Jumpers JP4, JP6 and JP8
Intel 75MHz CPU: External Speed: 50MHz
Frequency Ratio: 1.5x
1
JP4
2
3
4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
JP6
1
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Intel 90MHz CPU: External Speed: 60MHz
Frequency Ratio: 1.5x
1
JP4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
Intel 100MHz CPU: External Speed: 66MHz
Frequency Ratio: 1.5x
3
4
2
JP6
1
1
JP4
2
3
4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
JP6
1
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Intel 120MHz CPU: External Speed: 60MHz
Frequency Ratio: 2x
1
JP4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
Intel 133MHz CPU: External Speed: 66MHz
Frequency Ratio: 2x
3
4
2
JP6
1
18
1
JP4
2
3
4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
JP6
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Intel 150MHz CPU: External Speed: 60MHz
Frequency Ratio: 2.5x
1
JP4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
Intel 166MHz CPU: External Speed: 66MHz
Frequency Ratio: 2.5x
3
4
2
JP6
1
1
JP4
2
3
4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
JP6
1
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Future 200MHz CPU: External Speed: 66MHz
Frequency Ratio: 3x
1
JP4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
Cyrix P120+ CPU:External Speed: 50MHz
Frequency Ratio: 2x
3
4
2
JP6
1
20
1
JP4
2
3
4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
JP6
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Cyrix P150+ CPU:External Speed: 60MHz
Frequency Ratio: 2x
1
JP4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
Cyrix P166+ CPU:External Speed: 66MHz
Frequency Ratio: 2x
3
4
2
JP6
1
1
JP4
2
3
4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
JP6
1
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Cyrix P133+ CPU:External Speed: 55MHz
Frequency Ratio: 2x
1
JP4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
AMD 5K86 75MHz CPU:External Speed: 50MHz
Frequency Ratio: 1.5x
3
4
2
JP6
1
22
1
JP4
2
3
4
2
1
3
4
JP8
2
JP6
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Jumpers JP9 and JP11
CPU Voltage
3
4
2.8V CPUsJP11: 1-3, 2-4 On
JP9: 1-2 On
3
4
1
2
1
2
3.3V CPUs
3
4
1
2
3.52V CPUs
2
1
2
1
JP11: 3-5, 4-6 OnJP9: 1-2 On
2
1
JP11: 3-5, 4-6 OnJP9: 3-4 On
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5
6
5
6
5
Installing Upgrade CPUs
The G586IPB/E is equipped with a 321-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket at location U25 of the system board. Refer to page 12 for the
location of the ZIF socket. This socket is designed for easy removal of
an old CPU and easy insertion of an upgrade CPU. The socket allows
you to carefully place the new CPU into its position. If you need to
apply excessive force to insert the CPU, you are not installing the CPU
correctly.
Warning:
Open the socket only if you are actually installing a CPU. The warranty
on the original CPU will be voided if the S/N seal is broken.
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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The 321-pin ZIF socket consists of five rows of pin holes on each side.
To prevent improper CPU installation, the ZIF socket has a Plug/Keying
mechanism. Several holes in the socket are plugged so that the CPU
will go in only one way. If you cannot easily insert the CPU, verify that
pin 1 of the CPU is aligned with pin 1 of the socket.
Warning:
Be extremely careful to match pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the socket.
Only Intel's OverDrive processor is keyed to prevent improper placement in the ZIF socket. Other Intel CPUs, as well as CPUs from other
vendors, can be placed incorrectly and will be permanently damaged if
incorrectly placed. Usually pin 1 of the CPU is marked by a dot or a cut
corner.
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To install an upgrade CPU, do the following.
1. Make sure the handle on the side of the ZIF socket is up. To raise
the handle, push it down, slightly pull it out to the side, then raise it
as far as it will go. It may be necessary to initially apply a small
amount of sideways force to free the handle from its retaining “tab.”
Once clear of the “tab,” the handle will open relatively easily. The
top plate will slide back. Do not use screwdrivers or other tools to
open the socket, or you may damage the system or socket.
Lifting the Handle
2. Once the lever is completely up, remove the old CPU carefully by
lifting it straight out of the socket. You are now ready to insert the
new CPU.
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3. Position the CPU above the ZIF 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. Remember
that very little force is needed to install the CPU. If the CPU is not
easily inserted, verify whether or not pin 1 of the CPU is aligned
with pin 1 of the socket. Applying too much pressure can damage
the CPU or the socket.
Positioning the CPU Above the ZIF Socket
4. Push the handle down until the handle locks into place. The top
plate will slide forward. You will feel some resistance as the pressure starts to secure the CPU in the socket. This is normal and will
not damage the CPU. However, if the handle is not completely
closed, damage to the CPU and/or system board may result.
Installing A Fan/Heatsink for Cyrix CPUs
If you use a Cyrix CPU, you must choose a fan/heatsink which is made
for Cyrix processors. Position the fan/heatsink on the CPU such that the
air from the side of the fan/heatsink will flow across the heat regulators
on the system board. See the figure on the next page.
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Clearance Requirements
Your CPU comes with a fan/heatsink mounted on top. To maintain
proper airflow once the CPU is installed on the system board, the CPU
and fan/heatsink require certain space clearances.
The clearance above the CPUs fan/heatsink must be at least 0.4 inches.
The clearance on at least 3 of 4 sides of the processor and heatsink
must be at least 0.2 inches. All cables (for floppy drive, hard drive, CDROM, etc.) must be routed clear of the CPU and its airspace.
Fan Exhaust
The CPU must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink. The temperature of the air entering the fan/heatsink cannot exceed 45oC (113oF).
The ambient or room temperature must be below 37oC (99oF).
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Jumper Setting for Display
Jumper JP3
Display Type Select
Jumper JP3 sets the display adapter to color or mono. This jumper
must match the type of display adapter installed. If you change your
video adapter, make sure this jumper is changed accordingly.
1
2
3
1-2 On: Color
2-3 On: Mono
1
2
3
(default)
Built-in Ports
The G586IPB/E system board is equipped with two serial ports, one
parallel printer port, one FDD connector, two IDE hard disk shrouded
headers and one PS/2 mouse connector. Refer to page 12 for the locations of the built-in connectors and pin 1 of those connectors.
Floppy Cable
Printer Cable
COM A
COM B
Mouse Port
IDE Cable
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Serial Ports
The built-in serial ports are RS-232C asynchronous communication
ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems,
serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices. They
use the following system I/O addresses:
Port Configuration
Serial Port 1
Serial Port 2
*Default
COM1
3F8h*
3F8h
COM2
2F8h
2F8h*
COM3
3E8h
3E8h
COM4
2E8h
2E8h
Connecting the Serial Ports
Two DB-9P serial port cables are provided with the system board. They
are mounted on a card-edge bracket along with the PS/2 mouse cable.
The upper serial port cable should be used for the COM 1 primary serial port; connect it to connector J4 on the system board. The upper
serial port cable should be used for the COM 2 secondary serial port;
connect it to connector J5 on the system board. Make sure the colored
stripes on the ribbon cables are aligned with pin 1 of connectors J4 and
J5. Mount the card-edge bracket to the system chassis.
PS/2 Mouse Port
The PS/2 mouse port is a 6-pin connector on the system board. Attach
the 6-pin mouse port cable, which came with the G586IPB/E, to connector J3. Make sure the brown wire on the PS/2 mouse connector is
aligned with pin 1 of connector J3.
Parallel Port
The G586IPB/E system board has a standard connector for interfacing
your PC to a parallel printer. The parallel port on your system board can
be set to any of the following system I/O addresses:
I/O Address: 3BC-3BE Hex
378-37A Hex (default)
278-27A Hex
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Connecting the Parallel Printer Port
Attach the DB-25S printer port cable, which came with the system
board, to connector J7 on the G586IPB/E system board. Make sure the
colored stripe on the ribbon cable aligns with pin 1 of connector J7. Use
a small nutdriver to mount the cable into a DB-25 cutout in the system
chassis.
Floppy Disk Drive Controller
The G586IPB/E system board has a built-in floppy disk controller that
supports two standard floppy disk drives. You can install any 360KB,
720KB, 1.2MB or 1.44MB floppy disk drives.
Connecting the Floppy Disk Cable
1. Install the 34-pin header connector into the floppy disk connector
(J6) on the system board. The colored edge of the ribbon should be
aligned with pin 1 of connector J6.
2. Install the other 34-pin header connector(s) into the disk drive(s).
Align the colored edge of the daisy chained ribbon cable with pin 1
of the drive edge connector(s). The end-most connector should be
attached to the drive you want to designate as Drive A.
IDE Hard Disk Interface
The G586IPB/E system board is equipped with two PCI IDE shrouded
headers that will interface four IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard
disk drives.
Note:
Only IDE hard drives or ATAPI CD-ROMs can be connected to the IDE
interface.
Connecting the IDE Hard Disk Interface
To prevent improper IDE cable installation, each PCI IDE shrouded
header has a keying mechanism. The 40-pin connector on the IDE
cable can be placed into the header only if pin 1 of the connector is
aligned with pin 1 of the header.
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Header
Note:
The IDE cable with a standard 40-pin connector (without the keying
mechanism) can be installed in the PCI IDE shrouded header. Be extremely careful to match the colored edge of the ribbon with pin 1 of the
header.
Connecting the Hard Disk Cable
1. If you are connecting two hard drives, install the 40-pin connector
of the IDE cable into the primary IDE shrouded header (connector
J8). If you are adding a third or fourth IDE device, install the 40-pin
connector of the other IDE cable into the secondary IDE shrouded
header (connector J9).
2. Install the other 40-pin header connector(s) into the device with the
colored edge of the ribbon cable aligned with pin 1 of the drive
edge connector(s).
Note:
Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about selecting
proper drive switch settings.
Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive
When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the
other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives. No
changes are needed on the G586IPB/E system board when adding a
second hard drive.
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We recommend that the IDE hard drives be from the same manufacturer. In a few cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not
function properly when used together. The problem lies in the hard
drives, not the G586IPB/E system board.
Preparing an IDE Drive for Use
IDE disk drives are already low-level formatted, with any bad-track errors entered, when shipped by the drive manufacturer. Do not attempt
to do a low-level format or you may cause serious damage to the
drive.
To use an IDE drive, you need to enter the drive type (this information
is provided by the drive manufacturer) into the system’s CMOS setup
table. Then run FDISK and FORMAT provided with DOS.
Warning:
Do not run FDISK and FORMAT programs on a drive that has already
been formatted or you will lose all programs and data stored on the
drive.
Installing Expansion Cards
The G586IPB/E system board is equipped with 4 dedicated PCI slots
and 3 dedicated 16-bit ISA slots. All PCI slots are bus masters. You
can only install one card in one or the other of the shared slots at a
time; you cannot install devices in both slots.
Due to the size of the CPU with its accompanying fan/heatsink component, the length of the add-in cards in PCI slots 4 and ISA slots 1 is
limited to 18cm (measured from the bracket of the card).
With the add-in card installed in PCI slot 3, the components on the
solder side of the add-in card in PCI Slot 3 must not protrude more
than 5mm. There is no limit to the length of the add-in card installed in
PCI Slot 3.
Refer to page 12 for the locations of the expansion slots.
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Note:
The BIOS needs to be configured for the PCI add-in cards installed in
the PCI slots. Refer to the “PCI Configuration Setup” presented in the
“Software Installation” section of the manual.
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Chapter 3
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 DEL to enter setup
If the message disappears before you respond, restart your system or
press the “Reset” button on the front of your computer. You may also
restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys at the
same time. If you do not press these keys at the correct time and the
system does not boot, the following error message will appear:
Press 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 everytime the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter
Setup. 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.
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> to enter the Setup
utility. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.
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Use the arrow keys to highlight the option you want and press <Enter>.
Standard CMOS Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Setup” and press
<Enter>, a screen similar to the one below will appear.
Date and Time
This selection sets the time and date for the system.
Hard Drive Type
This allows you to enter the appropriate specifications for the type of
hard disk drive(s) installed in your system. Under the “Type” category,
you can select Auto, User, one of 46 predefined drive specifications or
None.
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Auto
This option indicates that the parameters for your hard disk drive(s) will
be automatically detected and displayed when you boot your system.
By default, the LBA mode is selected for a hard disk drive larger than
528 Megabytes. If you decide not to accept the LBA mode, you can
either specify your selection in the “IDE HDD Auto Detection” menu, or
use the User option described below.
User
This type is user definable and allows you to enter the specifications
yourself directly from the keyboard. Six categories of information are
required: Size, Cylinders, Heads, Precomp, LandZone and Sectors.
This information should be provided by your hard disk vendor or system manufacturer. However, we recommend you use the “IDE HDD
Auto Detection” which provides a more efficient way to setup your hard
drive.
46 Predefined Drive Specifications
Please refer to your hard disk documentation for the appropriate type
number.
None
Select <None> and press <Enter> if a hard drive is not installed.
Drive A and Drive B
These options are used to select the type of floppy disk drives installed
in your system. If neither drive is present, select “None”. Make sure you
choose the correct drive type; otherwise, your system might format the
device improperly.
Video
This is used to select the type of video adapter installed in your system.
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Halt on
This category controls whether the system will halt in case an error is
detected during power up.
No Errors: The system boot will not stop for any detected errors.
All Errors: The system will stop whenever the BIOS detects a
non-fatal error.
All, But Keyboard:The system will stop for any error except a
keyboard error.
All, But Diskette:The system will stop for any error except a
disk error.
All, But Disk/Key:The system will stop for any error except a
keyboard or disk error.
Memory
The lower right hand corner shows the base memory size, extended
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 in the 640K to
1024K address space. This is the memory used for different applications. DOS uses this area to load device drivers to free base memory
for application programs.
When you are through making changes in the Standard CMOS Setup,
press <Esc> to return to the main menu.
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BIOS Features Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight “BIOS Features Setup” and press <Enter>, a screen similar to the one below will appear.
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. If you are installing or running certain operating systems such as Windows 95, please disable the Virus Warning or the
operating system may not install nor work.
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. Press <Esc> after making the
changes to return to the main menu.
Chipset Features Setup
The G586IPB/E uses the Intel 430FX chipset. The Chipset Features
Setup allows you to modify some functions to optimize system performance. It also allows you to enable, disable or select the port address
of the built-in serial ports, parallel port, floppy disk controller and hard
disk controller.
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If you press <Enter>, a screen similar to the one below will appear.
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 made 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 “Power Management Setup” and press
<Enter>. A screen similar to the one below will appear.
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Choosing “Enabled” in the Power Management option will allow you to
set Doze Mode, Standby Mode and Suspend Mode. Choose “Disabled”
if you do not want your system to enter the power saving mode.
PCI Configuration Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight “PCI Configuration Setup” and press
<Enter>; a screen similar to the one below will appear.
The G586IPB/E system board supports four PCI slots. Each slot may be
assigned INT A, B, C, D if the card installed in the slot requires an
interrupt. Each INT may then be assigned an IRQ value. This is done
automatically if the “PnP BIOS Auto-Config” option is enabled.
Load BIOS Defaults
The “Load BIOS Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are non-optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use these
values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this option in the
main screen and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Load Setup Defaults (Y/N) ? N
If you want to proceed, press <Y> and the default settings will be
loaded.
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Load Setup Defaults
The “Load Setup Defaults” option loads optimized settings from the
BIOS ROM. Use the Setup default values as standard values for your
system.
Highlight this option on the main menu and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Load Setup Defaults (Y/N)? N
Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.
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.
Enter Password:
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:
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.
Enter your choice, and press <Enter> to accept the parameters or press
<Esc> to abort. The parameters of the hard disk will be displayed in the
Standard CMOS Setup.
Hard Drive Mode
The G586IPB/E supports three HDD modes: Normal, LBA and Large. If
your hard disk drive does not support LBA mode, the “LBA” option will
not be displayed. If your HDD has 1024 or fewer cylinders, the “Large”
option will not be displayed.
Normal Mode
The Normal mode is the generic access mode in which neither the
BIOS nor the IDE controller will make any transformations during harddrive access.
The maximum number of cylinders, heads and sectors for Normal mode
are 1024, 16 and 63, respectively.
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no.Cylinders(1024)
x no. Heads( 16)
x no. Sectors( 63)
x bytes per sector( 512)
528 Megabyte
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 the 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.
It is obtained by the following formula.
no. Cylinders(1024)
x no. Heads( 225)
x no. Sectors( 63)
x bytes per sector( 512)
8.4 Gigabyte
Large Mode
The Large mode is the extended HDD access mode supported by the
G586IPB/E 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.
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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 the
disk access, the reverse conversion is done by the INT13h routine.
Example of Large mode:
CYLS. HEADSSECTORS MODE
11201659NORMAL
5603259LARGE
Maximum HDD size:
no. Cylinders(1024)
x no. Heads( 32)
x no. Sectors( 63)
x bytes per sector( 512)
1 Gigabyte
Note:
To support LBA or Large mode, address translation software is included
in the Award BIOS HDD Sevice Routine (INT13h). If you are running an
operating system that bypasses the BIOS Int13 Service Routine, LBA
and Large Mode may fail.
HDD Low Level Format
This option will format, set the interleave mode and do a media analysis
of your hard drives. Highlight this option and press <Enter>. A screen
similar to the one below will appear.
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Warning:
Do not attempt to do a low-level format, or you may cause serious damage to the drive. IDE disk drives are already low-level formatted, with
any bad-track errors entered, when shipped by the drive manufacturer.
Use the arrow keys to select an option and press <Enter> to accept the
option. Press <Esc> when done.
Save & Exit Setup
When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup”
and press <Enter>. The message below will appear:
Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? N
Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The following message will appear:
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> simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.
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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
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> simultaneously or
<Del> after memory testing is done.
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
There is 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.
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 the system normally boots 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.
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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
The 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 initialized. 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 (refer to page 76).
ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER
Cannot initialize controller. Make sure the card 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 no floppy drive is 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.
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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 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 a reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot.
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 simultaneously.
IDE Device Drivers
To install the IDE device drivers supported by the G586IPV system
board, please refer to the “Readme” file contained in the provided diskette.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Checklist
If you experience difficulty with the G586IPB/E system board, please
refer to the checklist below. If you still cannot identify 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 “Hardware Installation” section.
2. Verify that all SIMMs are seated securely into the bank sockets.
3. Make sure the SIMMs are in the correct locations.
4. Check that all populated memory banks are filled with correctly
sized SIMMs.
5. 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).
6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and
load the BIOS defaults.
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Appendix A
Types of Modules
The G586IPB/E system board allows you to populate memory with
1MBx32, 2MBx32, 4MBx32, 8MBx32, and 16MBx32 SIMMs. The following modules have been tested with this board. Most untested brands
will work but a few may fail to do so.