Vextrec GMB-486SG User manual
GMB-486SG
High Performance
486
VLB Motherboard
User’s Manual
For
GMB-486sg v2
Manual Edition 6.03
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This guide contains instructions for configuring and installing the mainboard.
• Chapter 1, Introduction, acquaints user with the special features of the mainboard.
• Chapter 2, Hardware Configuration, gives information on configuring memory and setting the
mainboard's jumpers. Brief sections on installing memory.
• Chapter 3, Mainboard Installation, is an overview of how to install the mainboard in a system.
• Chapter 4, BIOS Setup, provides the BIOS information for system configuration.
• Chapter 5, BIOS POST Messages, provides references for all POST error messages.
• Chapter 6, BIOS Default Drive Table, provides a Default Drive Disk table contained in Setup.
WARNING
For the system to operate normally please make sure JP16 of the mainboard is set as below. Refer to Fig 2 in
this manual for the location JP16.
If JP16 is open, no
CMOS data can be
retained.
The information presented in this publication has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no
responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies, whereas, specification is subjected to change without notice.
All rights reserved. No part of this Manual may be reproduced in any form without the written permission.
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UNPACKING THE MAINBOARD
The Mainboard comes packed in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. The carton contains:
• The Mainboard
• This User's Guide
Note: Do not remove the mainboard from its original packing until ready to install.
The mainboard is easily damaged by static electricity. Observe the following precautions while unpacking and
installing the mainboard.
1. Touch an unpainted area of the system chassis before handling the mainboard or any component.
Doing so, discharges the static charge the user's body may have built.
2. Remove the mainboard from its anti-static wrapping and place it on a grounded surface, component
side up.
3. Inspect the mainboard for damage. Shipping may have loosened integrated circuits from their
sockets. If any integrated circuit appears loose, press carefully to seat it firmly in this socket.
Do not apply power if the mainboard appears damaged. If there is damage to the board, or items are missing,
contact dealer immediately.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 KEY FEATURES 1
1.2 MAINBOARD COMPONENTS 3
1.3 VESA LOCAL BUS SPECIAL FEATURES 4
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION 5
2.1 JUMPER AND MEMORY BANK LOCATIONS 5
2.2 JP8, JP10-JP15, JP21, JP22, JP24, JP25, JP30,
JP31, JP34-JP36, JP38 - CPU TYPE CONFIGURATION 6
2.3 CPU INSTALLATION 14
2.4 CACHE CONFIGURATION 15
2.4.1 UPGRADING CACHE 15
2.4.2 CACHE SIZE AND MEMORY LOCATIONS 16
2.4.3 CACHE CHIP SOCKETS AND JUMPER LOCATIONS16
2.4.4 JP1-JP4, JP33 - CACHE & TAG RAM JUMPER SETTING 17
2.4.5 INSTALLING CACHE CHIPS 18
2.5 JP28, JP29 - VL-BUS IDENTIFY PINS 19
2.6 JP16 - CMOS RAM BATTERY SETTING 19
2.7 JP17 - MONITOR SETTING 20
2.8 JP20 - CPU CLOCK DELAY 20
2.9 JP5, JP6, JP7 - CPU FREQUENCY
CONFIGURATION 21
2.10 JP37 - FLASH ROM JUMPER 21
2.11 MEMORY INSTALLATION 22
2.11.1 INSTALLING SIMM 25
CHAPTER 3 MAINBOARD INSTALLATION 27
3.1 COMPONENTS 27
3.2 INSTALLING THE MAINBOARD 28
3.3 CONNECTION THE MAINBOARD 28
3.3.1 CONNECTION LOCATIONS 29
3.4 CONNECTORS 29
3.4.1 CN1 - KEYBOARD CONNECTOR 29
3.4.2 CN2 - POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR 30
3.4.3 J1 - EXTERNAL BATTERY 30
3.4.4 J2 - GREEN POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR 31
3.4.5 J3 - TURBO SWITCH CONNECTOR 31
3.4.6 J4 - TURBO LED CONNECTOR 32
3.4.7 J5 - SPEAKER CONNECTOR 32
3.4.8 J6 - RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR 32
3.4.9 J7 - KEYLOCK & POWER LED CONNECTOR 33
3.4.10 JP26 - GREEN PC BREAK SWITCH 33
3.4.11 JP27 - SM_LED CONNECTOR 33
3.5 SYSTEM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW 34
CHAPTER 4 AWARD BIOS SETUP 35
4.1 ENTERING SETUP 35
4.2 CONTROL KEYS 36
4.3 GETTING HELP 36
4.4 THE MAIN MENU 37
4.4.1 STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU 38
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4.4.2 BIOS FEATURES SETUP MENU 39
4.4.3 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP MENU 40
4.4.4 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP MENU 41
4.4.5 LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS MENU 43
4.4.6 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS MENU 43
4.4.7 PASSWORD SETTING MENU 43
4.4.8 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION MENU 44
4.4.9 SAVE & EXIT SETUP MENU 44
4.4.10 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING MENU 44
CHAPTER 5 BIOS POST MESSAGE 45
5.1 POST BEEP 45
5.2 ERROR MESSAGES 45
Introduction
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
The mainboard is a 2/3 body AT size high-performance mainboard that provides with basic elements on which
to build an advanced computer. The mainboard running from 25MHz to 133MHz, supports Normal 486
CPUs, Intel's SL-Enhanced 486, Cyrix Cx486S/DX/DX2, UMC U5SX-486, P24D/P24T; and optionally
support P24C(486DX4), Am486DX2/DX4(3.45V), Enhanced Am486DX2/DX4 (3.45V), Cx486DX2-
V66/V80, Cyrix DX4-100, Cx5x86-100, TI DX2-80, IBM486-4V3100GC/GIC and AMD-X5-133ADW
CPUs.
1.1 KEY FEATURES
The advanced features of the mainboard include:
• Supports Intel's SL Enhanced 80486DX2/DX/SX,
Cyrix's Cx486S/DX/DX2, UMC U5SX-486, normal 486, P24D/P24T;
and optionally support P24C(486DX4), Am486DX2/DX4(3.45V),
Enhanced Am486DX2/DX4 (3.45V), Cx486DX2-V66/V80, Cyrix
DX4-100, Cx5x86-100, TI DX2-80, IBM 486-4V3100GC/GIC and
AMD-X5-133ADW CPUs.
• Supports Cache Write back CPU (P24T/P24D/Cx486S/DX/DX2/DX2V),
and Enhanced Am486DX2/DX4, Cyrix DX4/5x86, IBM 486 and
AMD-X5 CPUs.
• 100% IBM PC-AT compatible, single chips 486 solution.
• Provides power saving features to allow a system, through the control of
BIOS, to reduce the CPU clock frequency down to 0MHz
(STOP CLOCK) when the system is idle.
• Supports Power Management Mode
- Supports the SMM and the SMI
- CPU Stop Clock Function
- Long and Short System Timers
- Supports the APM control
- Supports Break Switch control
- Power Saving also on non-SMI CPU
- More System Event Monitoring and the Power saving Control
• Direct Mapped Cache Controller
- Write-Back or Write-Through Schemes
- Bank Interleave or Non-Interleave Cache
- Flexible Cache Size: 128/256/512KB
• Memory size from 1MB to 128MB, possible using combinations of
1M, 2M, 4M, 8M, 16M, 32M, or 64M 72-pin SIMM modules in
four memory banks.
• Easy upgrade the system, just change CPU, or and alter jumper only.
• System & video Bios Shadow, optional caching of shadowed system &
video BIOS.
Chapter 1
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• Hidden DRAM refresh support.
• Support KB control Turbo/Deturbo mode select.
• Support 7 Direct Memory Access channels and 16 Interrupt levels.
• Three 16-bit I/O slots, one 8-bit I/O slots, and three Standard VESA
Local Bus master slot.
• Battery backup for CMOS configuration and real time clock/calendar.
• 8MHz AT Bus clock & speed changeable by hardware or keyboard, CPU
clock adjustable by jumper.
• 2/3 Baby AT board size = 220mm(W) X 250mm(L).
Introduction
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1.2 MAINBOARD COMPONENTS
This section gives a brief description of key components on the mainboard. Refer to Fig 1 for
component locations.
Fig 1 Key Components of the Mainboard
Chapter 1
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1.3 VESA LOCAL BUS SPECIAL FEATURES
• Three-bus master are supported on the VESA Local-Bus. The VESA Local-Bus connector type is a
standard 32-bit Micro Channel type connector, and is located inline with a system I/O bus connector.
• Three slots are provided on the mainboard. Either with one master or three master slots.
• The VESA Local-Bus can support high speed video controllers, and other peripherals, such as hard
disk controllers, LAN adapters, and so on.
• Interface protocol depends on the CPU speed, but protocol selection and switching is invisible to all
add-in boards, software, and end users. The VESA Local-Bus always remains totally transparent to
all application software.
• 32-bits optimum data bus width
Hardware Configuration
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CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
This chapter describes how to set the mainboard jumpers for cache memory and display type, and how to
install memory modules.
Before beginning the configuration, user should take the following precautions:
• Turn off the power supply, and unplug the power cord before begin.
• Unplug all cables that connect the mainboard to any external devices.
2.1 JUMPER AND MEMORY BANK LOCATIONS
Fig 2 Jumper and Memory Bank Locations
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