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SA 486P • • • • • • • • • • • • USER M AN...
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INTRODUCTION This manual has been designed to be useful in several purposes. If the SA486P AIO is already set up in a functioning system, it will be helpful to review the man ual to become familiar with the features of the board and where things are. This will be helpful in the unlikely event there is a problem with the system.
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Information presented in this publication has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Contact your dealer for warranty details. Trademarks All brand and product names used in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter will cover the general specifications and features of the SA486P AIO. General Specifications and Features 1. 1 The mainboard has three major chipsets namely: <:ystem Chipset : Intel 82420 "SATURN" chipset Multi chip : SMC 37C665 at bus multi 1/0 chip.
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SA486P AIO User's Manual • Intel 82420 Chipset ATU R N " " S82424TX (CDC) Cache DRAM Controller Features Supports 25/33 MHz Intel 486SX, Intel 487SX, Intel 486DX, • Intel 486 DX2, OverDrive and P24T Fully Synchronous, 25/33 MHz PCI Bus Capable of Supporting Bus Masters •...
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Introduction S82378IB System I/0 Features Provides the Bridge Between the PCI Bus and ISA Bus • 100% PCI and ISA Compatible • Enhanced DMA Functions • Integrated Data Buffers to Improve Performance • Integrated 16-bit BIOS Timer • Arbitration for PCI Devices Arbitration for ISA Devices •...
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SA486P AIO User's Manual 1/0 TTL INTEGRATION UM82C865 It supports 2 serial ports without any additional TIL devices. • • NCR 53C81 PCI SCSI CHIP Features Supports variable block size and scatter/gather data transfers • Supports 32-bit word data bursts with variable burst lengths •...
Memory Configuration Chapter 2 Memory Configuration In this chapter, the SA486P AIO DRAM configurations are discussed, followed by instructions for DRAM module installation and removal. Users are recommended to read through this chapter before installing or removing memory. System Memory The SA486P AIO DRAM provides tremendous flexibility to support a number of .ifferent on-board DRAM configurations.
Memory Configura/ion Memory Type Type Amount 4M*36 4M*36 Dual 4M*36 8M*36 Dual 8M*36 Dual 8M*36 256K*36 Dual Dual 8M*36 512K*36 Dual 8M*36 1M*36 Dual Dual 8M*36 2M*36 Dual 8M*36 4M*36 Dual Dual 8M*36 8M*36 128M 2. 1 . 1 DRAM Module Insertion The SIMMs must be seated on the sockets as firmly as possible, and, because of the fragility of the slot, you must be careful when inserting or removing the mod...
Jumper Settings Connectors Chapter 3 Jumper Settings and Connectors This chapter will assist you in setting up the SA486P AIO before you install it in a system case. If your SA486P AIO has already been installed and you do not wish to change the configuration settings, you can skip over this section.
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SA486P A/0 User's Manual • jumper The foJiowing table summarizes the function and settings of each the SA486P AIO. Jumper Settings Function JP23 pins 3,4 short 80486DX,DX2(PGA) & JP25 pins 1,2 3,4 short JP51 short JP24 short 80486SX (PGA) JP25 pins 2,3 short JP51 short Type of CPU used JP23 pins 1,2 short...
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Jwnper Settings Connectors Function Jumper Settings W/0 External Cache JP6 pins 2,3 short pins 1,2 short 1 28K pins 2,3 short 0 pins 1 ,2 short Cache Memory Size Setting JP5 pins 2,3 short JP6 pins 1,2 short JP7 pins 1,2 short 256K JP9 pins 2,3 short JP10 pins 1,2 short...
SA486P A/0 User's Manual 3. 2 Connectors There are several connectors located on the SA486P AJO. They are used to con nect with some peripheral devices to enhance the operating performance of the sys tem. Refer to Figure for the positions of all the connectors on the mainboard. Their functions are listed below.
Built-in BIOS SETUP Program Chapter 4 Built-in BIOS Setup Program BIOS Setup Utility Use the Phoenix BIOS Setup program to record changes in your hardware and to control its special features. The Setup program uses a number of menus in which you can specify the changes and turn the special features to on or off.
SA486P A/0 User's Manual Standard System Parameter Upon hitting any key shown in the previous screen, the screen will automatically display the Standard System Parameters page as shown below. 1.001 80 Phoenix SEtUP Utility {Uersion 1985, 1993 (CJ Phoenix technologies All Rights Reserued Page of 1...
Built-in BIOS SETUP Program 4. 2 PCI Device Configuration Once the modifications on the Standard System Parameters are done, press the < > PgDn key and the PCI Device Confit,ruration screen will appear as shown be low. 1.00) 80 Phoenix SEIUP Utility lUeralon Ltd 1985, 1993 lCJ Phoenix technologies All Rights Reserved...
SA486P AID User's Manual Advanced Feature Control < > Press the PgDn key after modifying the settings in the PCI Device Configura tion screen and the third page of the program, the Advanced Feature Control's first menu, will be displayed on the screen. Phoenix Phoenix **Aduanced Feature Control**...
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Built-in BIOS SETUP Program To enter the Advanced Feature Control's nd menu, simply press the the seco < PgDn > key again after modifications are done on first menu and the screen will show the following screen. Phoent x SETUP ty lUers Ot)) 00 Phoenix...
Device Drivers InstallaJion Chapter 5 Device Drivers Installation DOSCAM.SYS Installation Procedure Use the COPY command to copy the appropriate driver from the SDMS SCSI Drivers diskette to your hard drive. Add the following line to your CONFIG.SYS: Device=C:<Path>DOSCAM.SYS 1portant :If the computer system is using the DOS HIMEM.SYS and EMM386 memory managers, the device drivers should be listed before these entries.
User's Manual SA486P A/0 5.2 SCSIDISK.SYS Installation Procedure Use the COPY command to copy the appropriate driver from the SDMS SCSI Drivers diskette to your boot drive. Add the following line to your CONFIG. SYS: Device=C:<Path> SCSIDISK.SYS Important If the DOSCAM driver is also desired, list the drivers in your CONFIG.SYS in the following sequence: Device=C:<Path>...
Device Drivers InstallaJion Microsoft's CD-ROM Extension (MSCDEX.EXE) should be executed from the AUTOEXEC. BAT file in order to access your drive. Add the following line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT tile: MSCDEX /D:NAME For example if the line "Device= C: <Path> CDROM.SYS ID:MY CD" is in the CONFIG.SYS, then the line "MSCDEX ID:MY_CD"...
User's Manual SA486P A/0 Netware 3.1 Installation Procedure Install Netware as Installation Manual. exp lained the Novell etwa owing information provided to assist in the installation. the COPY command to copy the DOS device driver from the SDMS SCSI Drivers diskette to your boot drive. The DOS device drivers are DOSCAM.SYS and SCSIDISK.SYS.
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Setting the System Speed Appendix A Setting the System Speed There are two methods to selec t the system processing speed. You can change the speed during operation while you are working with your application program. • High Speed +� •...
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