DFI G586SP User manual
G586SP
G586SPAIO
Rev. 0+
System Board
User’s Manual
-D29160226-
vCopyright 1996 by DFI, Inc.
All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced in any
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DFI, Inc. makes no warranties with respect to this documen-
tation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchant-
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no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this
document.
DFI is a registered trademark, G586SP and G586SP AIO
are trademarks of Diamond Flower, Inc. All other product
names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
vFCC 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 communica-
tions. 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.
vTableofContentsv
Introduction................................................................................6
FeaturesandSpecifications.........................................................7
PackageChecklist .....................................................................9
InstallationOverview.................................................................. 10
PreparingtheArea.................................................................. 10
HandlingtheSystemBoard....................................................... 11
TipsinHandlingtheSystemBoard......................................... 11
HardwareInstallation............................................................... 12
BoardLayout ..................................................................... 13
MemoryInstallation............................................................. 14
InstallingtheModules..................................................... 16
JumperSettings................................................................. 17
CacheConfiguration............................................................ 21
CPUInstallation................................................................. 23
InstallationProcedure..................................................... 24
ClearanceRequirements................................................. 26
FanExhaust ................................................................. 26
Built-inPorts...................................................................... 27
SerialPorts................................................................... 27
PS/2MousePort............................................................ 28
ParallelPort .................................................................. 28
FloppyDiskDriveController.............................................. 28
ConnectingtheFloppyandHardDiskCable.............................. 29
ConnectingtheFloppyDisk.............................................. 29
ConnectingtheIDEHardDiskInterface............................... 30
AddingaSecondIDEHardDrive....................................... 31
PreparinganIDEDriveforUse.......................................... 31
InstallingExpansionCards........................................................ 32
SoftwareInstallation................................................................. 32
TroubleshootingChecklist........................................................... 33
AwardBIOSCMOSSetupUtility................................................... 34
StandardCMOSSetup............................................................. 35
BIOSFeaturesSetup............................................................... 38
ChipsetFeaturesSetup............................................................ 39
PowerManagementSetup......................................................... 40
PCIConfigurationSetup........................................................... 41
LoadBIOSDefaults................................................................. 42
LoadSetupDefaults................................................................ 42
PasswordSetting.................................................................... 42
IDEHDDAutoDetection........................................................... 43
HDDLowLevelFormat............................................................. 46
Save&ExitSetup................................................................... 47
ExitWithoutSaving.................................................................. 47
System Error Report................................................................. 48
AppendixA:AwardBIOSHardDiskTable....................................... 52
AppendixB:Memory&I/OMaps................................................... 54
AppendixC:PCII/OPinAssignments............................................ 56
AppendixD: ISAI/OPinAssignments........................................... 57
AppendixE:SystemOverview...................................................... 58
AppendixF:ConnectorPinAssignments....................................... 61
AppendixG:VGAMPEGSupportModeList.................................... 72
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vIntroduction
The G586SP/G586SP AIO system board offers several
advanced features integrated into the system board. Its
design is based on the new Peripheral Component Intercon-
nect (PCI) local bus and Industry Standard Architecture
(ISA) standards.
The G586SP/G586SP AIO system board provides a 321-pin
Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) CPU socket for PentiumTM
processors running at 75MHz, 90MHz, 100MHz, 120MHz,
133MHz or 150MHz frequencies. This ZIF socket allows
users to easily upgrade CPUs.
The difference between the G586SP and G586SP AIO is that
the G586SP AIO comes with a built-in video accelerator for
ultimate graphic displays. The VGA controller can display
graphic resolutions up to 1024 x 768, 256 colors, 75Hz at
1MB DRAM, and up to 1280x1024, 256 colors, 60Hz at
2MB DRAM. The built-in VGA function also supports video
playback, VESA DDC1 and DDC2B.
Both the G586SP and G586SP AIO are equipped with three
dedicated PCI slots, two dedicated ISA slots, and one shared
PCI/ISA slot. The board has two bus master PCI IDE con-
nectors. Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk
transfer resulting more efficient use of CPU resources. The
system board is also equipped with two NS16C550A-compat-
ible serial ports, one SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port, one analog
VGA port (G586SP AIO model only), a floppy disk drive
controller, and one PS/2 keyboard or AT keyboard connector.
The board can support 2MB to 256MB of EDO or fast page
mode DRAM (x32 or x36, 60 or 70ns) using 72-pin SIMMs
(Single In-line Memory Module).
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Features and Specifications
Processor
•Intel®PentiumTM Processor 75/90/100/120/133/150MHz
•Future PentiumTM OverDrive Processor
Chipset
•SiS chipset:
SiS5511: PCI/ISA system and cache memory controller
SiS5512: PCI local data buffer
SiS5513: PCI system I/O
SiS6205 PCI graphics and video accelerator (G586SP AIO)
•Winbond W83787F/83877F super I/O controller
System Design
•Unified Memory Architecture (G586SP AIO): 64-bit main
memory is shared between the CPU and the graphics
controller
•Four 72-pin SIMM sockets
•2MB to 256MB onboard memory
•Uses EDO or fast page mode x32 or x36 DRAM, 60 or
70ns
•Supports 256KB, 512KB, or 1MB L2 cache, direct-map
WB or WT
•Uses 32Kx8, 64Kx8, or 128Kx8 SRAM
•Onboard asynchronous SRAM cache
•Uses Intel®COAST-compatible (Rev. 1.2) 160-pin cache
module slot for optional pipelined burst or synchronous
cache
•Award BIOS, Windows 95 Plug and Play compatible
•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
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•Four power saving modes: Normal, Doze, Sleep, and
Suspend
High-Performance 64-Bit Graphics Accelerator (G586SP AIO)
•Accelerated 64-bit graphics controller
•Built-in video accelerator
•Supports VESA DDC1 and DDC2B
•Graphic resolutions (Non-interlaced mode):
1MB: 640x480, 16M colors, 60Hz
800x600, 64K colors, 60Hz
1024x768, 256 colors, up to 75Hz
2MB: 640x480, 16M colors, 75Hz
800x600, 16M colors, 75Hz
1024x768, 64K colors, 75Hz
1280x1024, 256 colors, 60Hz
Two Bus Master PCI IDE Connectors
•PIO Mode 3 & 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.)
•Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk
transfer
•ATAPI IDE CD-ROM supported
I/O Interface
•Winbond super I/O controller
•Supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, and 1.44MB floppy
drives
•Two NS 16C550A-compatible enhanced serial ports
•One SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port
•One analog VGA port (G586SP AIO)
Mouse/Keyboard Connectors
•One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 or AT keyboard connector
•Option: DIP 6-pin PS/2 mouse connector
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Expansion Slots
•Three dedicated PCI slots
•Two dedicated 16-bit ISA slots
•One shared ISA/PCI slot
PCI Bus Master Drivers
•DOS 5.0 - 6.x
•Windows 95, Windows 3.x
•Windows NT
•OS/2 2.x
•Novell NetWare 3.1x, 4.x
•SCO 2.x, UNIX 3.x
CPU Socket
•321-pin ZIF socket (Intel Socket 7)
•Option: VRM header
PCB
•280mm (11.02") x 220mm (8.66")
Package Checklist
The G586SP/G586SP AIO package contains the following
items:
•G586SP/G586SP AIO system board
•G586SP/G586SP AIO user’s manual
•One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable
•One 40-pin hard disk drive cable
•One 25-pin printer port cable for chassis mounting
•One card-edge bracket with serial port cable
•One 16-pin cable for the VGA connector
•One set of IDE software drivers
•One set of VGA drivers (G586SP AIO only)
•Option: PS/2 mouse port cables
•Option: Cache module
If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact
your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
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vInstallation Overview
This chapter summarizes the steps in installing the 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 9 for the type of SIM modules needed.
Note:
Do not use 5V SRAM cache as they will not function prop-
erly on the system board.
Preparing the Area
Before unpacking the system board, make sure the location
you have selected is 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 system board carefully.
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