Introduction; Preface; Key Features - Gigabyte GA - 586STX User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. PREFACE

Welcome to use the GA - 586STX
Pipeline 512 KB CACHE Pentium ® Processor based PC / AT compatible
system with ISA bus and PCI Local Bus, and has been designed to be the
fastest PC / AT system. There are some new features allow you to operate
the system with the performance you want.
This manual also explains how to install the motherboard for operation, and
how to set up your CMOS CONFIGURATION with BIOS SETUP program.

1.2. KEY FEATURES

Pentium ® Processor based PC / AT compatible mainboard with PCI - ISA
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Bus.
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4 PCI Bus slots, 3 ISA Bus slots.
Supports Pentium ® Processor running at 90-233 MHz, P54CT (150 / 166),
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MMX (150 / 166 / 200 / 233), P54CTB (150 / 166 / 180 / 200), AMDK5
(PR133 / PR166), AMD-K6(166/180/200 (2.9V) /233 (3.2V)), Cyrix / IBM
6x86-120/ 133/150(PR150+/PR166+/PR200+),
(PR150+ / PR166+/PR200+(2.8V)), Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX (PR166 (60x2.5
2.9V) / PR200 (66x2.5 2.9V) (75x2 2.9V)/ PR233 (66x3 2.9V) (75x2.5
2.9V)).
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Supports true 64 bits CACHE and DRAM access mode.
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Supports 321 Pins (Socket 7) ZIF white socket on board.
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Supports 512 KB Pipeline Burst Sync. 2
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CPU L1 / L2 Write-Back cache operation.
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Supports 8 - 384 MB DRAM memory on board.
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Supports 2*168 pin 64/72 Bit DIMM module.
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Supports 2-channel Ultra DMA/33 Enhanced PCI IDE ports for 4 IDE
Devices.
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Supports 2*COM (16550), 1*LPT (EPP / ECP), 1*1.44MB Floppy port.
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Supports PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse port.
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Supports Green function, Plug & Play function.
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Licensed AWARD BIOS, FLASH EEPROM for BIOS update.
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17cm*30.3cm, ATX Form Factory.
motherboard. The motherboard is a
Cyrix
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Level Cache.
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Introduction
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