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Please short pins 2-3 on jumper JPl before using this
system mainboard.
2.
In GREEN CPU inactive mode, the system will stop the
DOS timer. To update the DOS timer, please use
Microsoft POWER.EXE to put the following line in your
config.sys file:
DEVICE=POWER.EXE STD
3.
Please check the Intel CPU type detected by the BIOS in
the start-up screen:
If the detected Intel CPU is a DX4-S, 80486DX2-S,
80486DX-S or 80486SX-S, the CPU jumpers must be set for
CPU.
a DX-SL
If the detected Intel CPU is a 80486DX, 80486DX2, or
80486SX, the CPU jumpers must be set for a
CPU.
The information presented in this publication has been
carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
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- Page 1 Please short pins 2-3 on jumper JPl before using this system mainboard. In GREEN CPU inactive mode, the system will stop the DOS timer. To update the DOS timer, please use Microsoft POWER.EXE to put the following line in your config.sys file: DEVICE=POWER.EXE STD Please check the Intel CPU type detected by the BIOS in...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
JP34- AMD 80486DX4 CPU Clock Multiplier Jumper . . JP21-JP24 , JP35 - CPU Power Selectors...... .8 Selector ........8 JP16 - VESA Clock JP17 - VESA Wait State ........... 9 Memory Configuration ............9 Chapter 3: Mainboard Installation......10 What You Need ............... 10 Requirements .......... -
Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
This mainboard is not only compatible with IBM AT systems, but it also provides power-saving features that allow the user to program the timer. You can configure the 80486 Deep Green mainboard for use with many 486based microprocessors, such as the following: Intel 80486DX4 (P24C) -
Page 6: Key Features
Chapter Key Features Advanced features of the 80486 Deep Green mainboard include: Supports CPUs running at 25/33/40/50/66/75/80/100 MHz: - Intel P24T Intel P24D Intel 80486DX4 (P24C) Intel 80486DX2 / DX / SX - SL Intel 80486DX2 / DX /SX CX486DX2 / DX / S... -
Page 7: Unpacking The Mainboard
Introduction Unpacking the Mainboard The mainboard comes packed in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. The carton contains: The 80486 Mainboard This User’s Guide Note: Do not remove the mainboard from its original packing until you are ready to install it. The mainboard is easily damaged by static electricity. -
Page 8: Mainboard Layout
Chapter Mainboard L a y o u t : : : : : : : : . % ~. f * . . . * . . . * . . U8 “U, 6”’ JP33 Figure 1-1. Mainboard Layout... -
Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Configuration
-Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration Before you install the 80486 mainboard into the system chassis, you may find it convenient to first configure the mainboard’s hardware. This chapter describes setting jumpers, installing memory modules, and attaching components. Power Precautions Before you begin configuration, make sure you are working with an unplugged mainboard. -
Page 10: Jp3 - Flash Rom Vpp Supply Selector
Chapter 2 Note: When you open the jumper, attach the plastic jumper cap to one o f the pins so you don’t lose it. For setting 3-pin jumpers, the symbols below are used: Pins 1 and 2 are Shorted with a jumper cap. Pins 2 and 3 are Shorted with a jumper cap. -
Page 11: Jp27-Jp30, Jp32, Jp33- Cpu Type Jumpers
Hardware Configuration JP27-JP30, JP32, JP33- CPU Type Jumpers mainboard jumpers JP27-JP30, JP32, and JP33 so that the as below. recognizes the type of CPU installed. Set CPU type Note: A wrong setting may cause the system to hang up. JP33 JP32 l-2, 3-4 1-2, 3-4... -
Page 12: Jp31- Intel 80486Dx4 Cpu Clock Multiplier Jumper
JP34- AMD 80486DX4 CPU Clock Multiplier Jumper JP34 Clock Multiplier JP21-JP24, JP35 - CPU Power Selectors 5 Volts Volt 4 Volts JP16 - VESA Clock Selector jumper OFF of JP16. Wh en the CPU clock is greater than 33 MHz put a jumper ON JP16. Description... -
Page 13: Jp17 -Vesa Wait State
Hardware Configuration JP17 -VESA Wait State JP17 sets the VESA wait state. Description O W S Memory Configuration The DRAM sub-system contains 4 banks. Four 30-pin SIMM sockets U8-U11 are bank 2; two 72-pin SIMM sockets U17 is bank 1 and 3; Ul8 is bank 0 and 2. -
Page 14: Chapter 3: Mainboard Installation
Chapter 3 Mainboard Installation Once you have configured the 80486 Deep Green mainboard’s hardware, you are ready to install the mainboard into the system chassis This chapter describes what you need to assemble an advanced computer system based on the 80486 mainboard. -
Page 15: Power Supply Requirements
Serial /parallel interface card AT-compatible keyboard Video card and Display (monochrome, CGA, EGA, or VGA) Tools Installing the 80486 mainboard requires the following tools: 3 / 16-inch Nutdriver You can also use a Phillips screwdriver with a 6-inch shaft and a flat blade screwdriver instead of the nutdrivers. Power Supply Requirements You need a clean, steady power source to get the best performance from your system. -
Page 16: Installing The Mainboard
Chapter 3 ‘1 2 Installing the Mainboard Before you begin, check the location of the mounting holes in the case and on the mainboard. Caution: Static electricity can damage the mainboard. Install the 80486 mainboard as follows: Review the section on static electricity precautions at the beginning of this manual. -
Page 17: Connecting The Mainboard
Main board Ins talla tion Connecting ttie Mainboard Once you have fastened the mainboard into the system case, the next step is to connect the internal cables. The internal cables are wire leads with plastic female connectors that attach to the connectors. The mainboard connectors have varying numbers of pins and are the points of contact between the mainboard and other parts of the computer. -
Page 18: J9 - Power Supply Connectors
Chapter 3 The power supply connector has two six-pin male header connectors. Plug the dual connectors from the power directly onto the board connectors. -12v DC -5v Ix Power Good Attach the system speaker to connector Jl8. Description Data Out Not Used Ground... - Page 19 Mainboard Installation The 80486 mainboard has a non-rechargeable lithium battery on-board; however, you can also attach an external battery to connector JPl. Using an external battery helps you conserve the on-board batterv. Description External Battery Internal Battery Clear CMOS Note 2: The factory default setting has a jumper cap on pins 3-4 to avoid losing battery power during shipping.
- Page 20 case. If the system board select is in Turbo mode, the indicator lights during high-speed operation. Description -Cathode Attach the Reset switch cable to this connector. The Reset switch restarts the system. Description Setting Reset Short Not Reset...
- Page 21 Mainboard Installation JP22 connects to the Turbo switch, which is used to select the mainboard’s clock speed. Description Setting Turbo Mode Low speed Mode Short In addition to switching clock speed using hardware control via the turbo switch, you can also switch the clock speed using software control via keyboard cotimands.
- Page 22 Chapter 3 System Assembly Overview After you have installed and connected the mainboard, assemble components in the following order: Power Supply: Place the power supply so that it fits the raised tongues on the chassis floor. Insert and fasten the two screws on the back panel of the chassis.
- Page 23 Chapter 4 This chapter explains how to configure the mainboard’s BIOS setup program. The setup program provided with the mainboard is either the Award BIOS from Award Software Inc., or the AM1 WinBIOS from American Megatrends Inc. After you have configured the mainboard, and have assembled the components, you can turn on the completed system.
- Page 24 Award- BIOS Setup Enter the Award Setup program’s Main Menu as follows: Turn on or reboot the system. The following message appears at the bottom of the screen: "TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT PRESS CTRL-ALT-ESC or <CEL> KEY" Press the <DEL> key to enter the Award BIOS setup program and the following screen appears: ROM ISA BIOS ' CMOS SETUP UTILITY...
- Page 25 Award BIOS Setup Main Menu Options The Main Menu options of the Award BIOS are as below. STANDARD CMOS SETUP Run the Standard CMOS Setup as follows. Choose “STANDARD CMOS SETUP” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of items appears. ROM ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP Utility AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
- Page 26 Chapter 4 Type the current date Type the current time Time (hh:mm:ss) Choose from the standard hard disk types 1 to 46, type 47 is user defined. If a hard disk is not installed choose “Not installed .” Choose DriveA&B 72OKB 3 l/2”...
- Page 27 Award BIOS Setup BIOS FEATURES SETUP Run the BIOS Features Setup as follows. Choose “BIOS FEATURES SETUP” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of items appears. ROM ISA BIOS BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Virus Warning Disabled System BIOS Shadow BIOS Shadow...
- Page 28 Chapter 4 ^I.- A short description of the screen items follows: Virus Warning Choose Enabled or Disabled. Enable this option and a SYSTEM WARNING MESSAGE appears when the system detects a virus. CPU Internal Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option lets Cache you enable the CPU’s internal cache memory.
- Page 29 ..I.‘ Gate AZ0 Choose Fast or Normal. This item lets you use O p t i o n the GA20 from the chipset or the keyboard controller. Typematic Rate Choose Enabled or Disabled. Enable this Setting option to adjust the keystroke repeat rate. Typematic Rate Choose the rate a character keeps repeating.
- Page 30 Chapter 4 CHIP-SET FEATURES SETUP The CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP is used to control the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. ‘Note: The Default settings shown below are the optimum settings. Change these settings only if you are familiar with the Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows.
- Page 31 Choose “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of items appears. POWER MANAGEMENT SFYIUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Power Management User Defined VESA Slave Activity Disabled Video Off Method Blank Screen Enabled Enabled ISA Master Activity...
- Page 32 Chapter 4 Max Saving is useful for testing and demonstrating system’ performance. Min Saving is minimized power saving. Disable will turn off all BIOS power saving functions on operating system. Select a method to protect the screen. Video Off Method “Blank saeen”...
- Page 33 Award BIOS Setup Inactive Mode Set a period of time after which no Timer Select activity causes the system to enter inactive mode from standby mode. In this mode you can control the CPU clock and the display on/off from the control item below.
- Page 34 Chapter 4 LOAD SETUP DEFAULT This Main Menu item loads the default system values. These settings are recommended for optimum performance. If the CMOS is corrupted the defaults load automatically. PASSWORD SETTING This Main Menu item lets you configure the system so that a password is required every time the system boots or an attempt is made to enter the Setup program.
- Page 35 AMI WinBIOS Setup AMI WinBIOS Setup To enter the WinBIOS Setup program: Turn on or reboot the system. A screen appears with a series of diagnostic checks. When “Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP” appears, press the <DEL> key to enter the BIOS setup program. The following screen appears: Choose options with the keyboard or mouse.
- Page 36 Chapter 4 increment a value <+> <-> Decrement a value. Close the current operation and return to the previous level. Returns to previous page <PgUp> <PgDn> Advances to next page. Returns to the beginning of the text. <Home> Advances to the end of the text. <End>...
- Page 37 AMI WinBIOS Setup Setup The Setup_ window has five icons that let you set system configuration bptions such as date, time, hard disk type, floppy type, and many others. Utilities This window has four icons that perform system functions. Security This window’s two icons control WinBIOS security features.
- Page 38 Chapter 4 Standard Setup Double-click on the Standard icon and the Standard Setup screen appears: Floppy A Floppy B Date/Time Hard Disk D Hard Disk C Select the icon of the items you wish to change, and modify them using the keyboard or mouse. Current values are displayed.
- Page 39 AMI WinBlOS Setup Advanced Setup Double-click on the Advanced icon and the Advanced Setup screen appears, displaying the items below. Select items you wish to change, and modify them using the keyboard or mouse. Typematic Rate Typematic Rate sets the rate at which the (Chars/Sec) characters on the screen repeat when a key is pressed and held down.
- Page 40 Chapter 4 System Boot Up This option sets the sequence of boot drive that WinBIOS attempts to boot from after CPU Speed POST completes. Enables/disables secondary cache memory. External Cache Internal Cache Enables/disables CPU internal cache memory. This item sets internal cache to write through Internal Cache or write back.
- Page 42 Chapter 4 Power Management Setup ..Management icon and the Power Management Select the Power displaying the items below. Select items you screen appears, and modify them with the keyboard or mouse. wish t o change, This option specifies the length of time of IDE Standby hard disk drive inactivity that must Power Down Mode...
- Page 43 WinBIOS Setup Utility Window The Utility window has three icons that allow you to set following options. Detect Slave Color Set Detect Master: and Detect Slave: If Drive C: or Drive D: is an IDE drive, the BIOS automatically detects the hard disk drive parameters, which appear in this screen, allowing you to configure the drive.
- Page 44 Chapter 4 Security Window The Security window has two icons with security functions. Password Password Select this icon and the Password keyboard appears. Enter a l~6 character password using either a mouse or pen stylus, or typing your keyboard. The password does not appear on the screen when typed.
- Page 45 WinBIOS Setup Anti-Virus Double-click this icon and a list box appears, allowing you to enable or disable the Virus Protection feature. When Enabled the BIOS issues a warning when any program or virus sends a Disk Format command or tries to write to the boot sector of a hard disk drive.
- Page 46 Chapter 4 Default Window The Default window has three BIOS default settings. Original Fail-safe Optimal Original this icon to return to the system configuration values Select present in the WinBIOS Setup when you first began this WinBIOS Setup session. Optimal Select this icon for settings that provide the best performance characteristics.
- Page 47 AMI WinBIOS Setup Exiting WinBlOS Setup To exit the WinBIOS Setup program: Press <ESC> with the keyboard until the Exit Setup window appears, or use the mouse to click the exit box in the screen’s upper left comer. When the Exit Setup window appears, choose one of the following: “Save Changes and Exit”...