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G586VPM/T
Rev . C+
System Board
User' s Manual
- D30560709 -

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  • Page 1 G586VPM/T Rev . C+ System Board User’ s Manual - D30560709 -...
  • Page 2 FCC 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 in- terference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..............5 Features and Specifications ............6 Package Checklist ..............8 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ............. 9 Preparing the Area ..............9 Handling the System Board ............9 Static Electricity Precautions ..........10 Installing the System Board ............10 Board Layout ................12 System Memory ..............12 Installing a SIM Module ............13...
  • Page 4 PCI Configuration Setup ............33 Load BIOS Defaults ............34 Load Setup Defaults ............34 Password Setting ...............35 IDE HDD Auto Detection ............36 HDD Low Level Format ............36 Save & Exit Setup ..............37 Exit Without Saving ............37 IDE Device Drivers ..............38 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Checklist ..........39 Appendix A: Types of Modules ............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Equipped with two built-in Bus Master PCI Enhanced IDE connectors, the G586VPM/T system board can control four drives and supports fast PIO Modes 3 and 4 Enhanced IDE hard drives. Bus mastering reduces CPU use during disk transfer.

  • Page 6: Features And Specifications

    Features and Specifications Processor • Intel Pentium™ 75/90/100/120/133/150/166MHz CPUs • Cyrix P120+, P133+, P150+ or P166+ - Linear burst mode supported - Power supply: supports up to 10 ampere CPU power consumption • AMD K5 75/90MHz CPUs Chipset • VLSI Wildcat chipset VLSI VL82C594 - system controller VLSI VL82C595 - data buffer VLSI VL82C597 - PCI bridge...
  • Page 7 PCI IDE Connectors • CMD 646 Bus Master PCI IDE chip • Two IDE connectors to control four drives • PIO Modes 3 & 4 Enhanced IDE • DMA Mode 2 Bus Master IDE • ATAPI IDE CD-ROM supported Integrated I/O •...

  • Page 8: Package Checklist

    Package Checklist The G586VPM/T package contains the following items: • G586VPM/T system board • G586VPM/T user’ s manual • One 40-pin IDE hard disk cable • One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable • One 25-pin printer port cable for chassis mounting •...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter summarizes the steps in installing the G586VPM/T sys- tem 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 in- stall.

  • Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions

    ESD protection. Installing the System Board If you are installing the G586VPM/T system board, the following out- lines the basic installation instructions. Before installing the system board into your system unit, you should prepare the tools you will need: You will need: •...
  • Page 11 9-10 for proper handling tech- niques. 6. Insert the SIMMs into the SIMM banks on the G586VPM/T. The quantity and location of the SIMMs is dependent upon the memory configuration and type of modules you intend to use.

  • Page 12: Board Layout

    JP11 Pin 1 of the socket System Memory The G586VPM/T system board can support 4MB to 512MB of memory using 72-pin SIMMs (Single In-line Memory Module). A SIM module consists of several RAM chips soldered onto a small circuit board.

  • Page 13: Installing A Sim Module

    Tilt the module upright until it locks in place in the socket. Memory Configuration The G586VPM/T system board can support 8MB to 512MB of memory using 1MBx32/36, 2MBx32/36, 4MBx32/36, 8MBx32/36, or 16MBx32/36 72-pin SIMMs (Single In-line Memory Module). If you are running a Cyrix CPU, install memory up to 2 Banks only (4 pieces of SIMM Modules), which is up to 256MB.

  • Page 14: Cache Memory

    2MBx32/36 in Bank 0. Cache Memory The G586VPM/T provides a cache module slot rather than a built-in cache. The system board can be configured to two different cache sizes: 256KB (default), and 512KB. Insert the cache module into the cache module slot.

  • Page 15: Installing The Cache Module

    Jumpers JP6-JP8, JP19, and JP20 Cache Memory Jumpers JP6-JP8, JP19, and JP20 should be set according to the cache size as shown below. JP19 JP20 1-2 On 256KB with 32-byte 1-2 On 1-2 On 1-2 On 1-2 On line size* 2-3 On 512KB with 32-byte 2-3 On...

  • Page 16: Cpu Installation

    CPU Installation The G586VPM/T is equipped with a 320-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket at location U5 of the system board. The ZIF socket al- lows for easy installation of upgrade CPUs. Make sure all jumpers are set correctly before applying power, or you may damage the CPU or system board.
  • Page 17 1-2 On 3-4 On 5-6 On CPU Brand CPU Speed CPU External Frequency JP11 JP12 Speed Ratio Intel, AMD 75MHz 50MHz 1.5x 2-3 On 2-3 On Intel, AMD 2-3 On 90MHz 60MHz 1.5x 2-3 On Cyrix 100MHz 50MHz 2-3 On 1-2 On Intel 100MHz...

  • Page 18: Installing Upgrade Cpus

    (Default) Installing Upgrade CPUs The G586VPM/T is equipped with a 320-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket at location U5 of the system board. This socket is de- signed for easy removal of an old CPU and easy insertion of an up- grade CPU.
  • Page 19 Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) Socket To install an upgrade CPU, do the following. 1. Make sure the handle on the side of the ZIF socket is up. To raise the handle, push it down, slightly pull it out to the side, then raise it as far as it will go.
  • Page 20 2. Once the lever is completely up, remove the old CPU carefully by lifting it straight out of the socket. You are now ready to insert the new CPU. 3. Position the CPU above the ZIF socket. Make sure pin 1 of the CPU is aligned with pin 1 of the socket.
  • Page 21 4. Push the handle down until the handle locks into place. The top plate will slide forward. You will feel some resistance as the pres- sure starts to secure the CPU in the socket. This is normal and will not damage the CPU. However, if the handle is not completely closed, damage to the CPU and/or system board may result.

  • Page 22: Jumper Settings For Pci Slot 4

    Jumpers JP24 and JP25 PCI Slot 4 Master/Slave Select PCI Slot 4 of the G586VPM/T system board supports Master and Slave modes. If a Master add-in card is installed in PCI Slot 4, the IDE driver’ s DMA mode must be set to “ Disabled.” Set Jumpers JP24 and JP25 as shown below.

  • Page 23: Jumper Settings For Display

    Jumper Settings for PS/2 Mouse Jumper JP18 PS/2 Mouse The G586VPM/T package includes a card-edge bracket with serial and mouse port. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If you set Jumper JP18 to “ IRQ12 Enabled,” make sure you connect the PS/2 mouse port to Connector J11.

  • Page 24: Factory Testing Jumpers

    JP4, JP5 and JP13: 2-3 On Built-in Ports The G586VPM/T system board is equipped with two serial ports, one ECP/EPP parallel printer port, one FDD connector, two IDE hard disk connectors, and one PS/2 mouse port. Please refer to page 12 for the locations of the built-in ports.

  • Page 25: Ps/2 Mouse Port

    CN7 and CN8. Mount the card-edge bracket to the system chas- sis. PS/2 Mouse Port The PS/2 mouse port is a 6-pin connector on the G586VPM/T system board. Attach the 6-pin mouse port cable, which came in the G586VPM/T box, to connector J11. Make sure the brown wire on the PS/2 mouse connector aligns with pin 1 of connector J11.

  • Page 26: Ide Hard Disk Interface

    Connecting the Floppy Disk Cable 1. Install the 34-pin header connector into the floppy disk connector (CN4) on the G586VPM/T system board with the colored edge of the ribbon aligned to pin 1. 2. Install the other 34-pin header connector(s) into the disk drive(s) with the colored edge of the daisy chained ribbon cable aligned to pin 1 of the drive edge connector(s).

  • Page 27: Installing Expansion Cards

    Installing Expansion Cards The G586VPM/T is equipped with three dedicated PCI and three dedicated ISA slots. One PCI slot and one ISA slot are shared. You can only install a card in one or the other of the shared slots at a time, you cannot install devices in both slots.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Initial Setup Program

    Chapter 3 Initial Setup Program After you power up your system, the BIOS message appears on your screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the following message will appear on the screen: Press DEL to enter setup If the message disappears before you respond, restart your system or press the “...

  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Setup

    If you have added an IDE drive, you must select the appropriate type for the drive. You may use the “ IDE HDD Auto Detection” from the main CMOS setup menu or you can set it manually. The G586VPM/T has 46 pre-set types and one user-definable type. Use the <Page Up> or...
  • Page 30 The table in Appendix G gives a complete listing of the available drive types. Any given drive must be set to one specific drive-type number. Please refer to your IDE drive documentation to find the appropriate type number. If none of the pre-set types are appropriate for your drive, choose “...

  • Page 31: Bios Features Setup

    Memory The lower right hand corner shows the base memory size, extended memory size, and the other memory size of your system. You cannot alter these items; your computer automatically detects and displays them. The Other Memory size refers to the memory located in the 640K to 1MB address space.

  • Page 32: Chipset Features Setup

    Chipset Features Setup The G586VPM/T uses VLSI chipset. The Chipset Features Setup al- lows you to modify some functions to optimize system performance. It also allows you to enable, disable or select the port address of the built-in serial ports, parallel port, floppy disk controller and hard disk controller.

  • Page 33: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup Use the arrow keys to highlight the “ Power Management Setup” and press <Enter>, a screen similar to the one below will appear. The above Power Management Setup configuration will not use any of the power management features at all since Power Management is dis- abled.

  • Page 34: Load Bios Defaults

    The G586VPM/T system board supports four PCI master/slave slots. Each slot may be assigned INT A, B, C, D or Auto if the card installed in the slot requires an interrupt. Each INT may then be assigned an IRQ value.

  • Page 35: Password Setting

    Highlight this option on the main menu and press <Enter>. The mes- sage below will appear. Load Setup Defaults (Y/N)? N Type “ Y” and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values. After pressing <Enter>, you will be returned to the main menu. To configure your system for optimum performance, you must reset the options under the Chipset Features Setup.

  • Page 36: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    IDE HDD Auto Detection This option detects the hard disk parameters for the hard disk drives installed in your system. Highlight this option and press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one below will appear. The screen displays the parameters detected and allows you to accept or reject the parameters.

  • Page 37: Save & Exit Setup

    Warning: Do not attempt to do a low-level format, or you may cause serious dam- age to the drive. IDE disk drives are already low-level formatted, with any bad-track errors entered, when shipped by the drive manufacturer. Use the arrow keys to select an option and press <Enter> to accept the option.

  • Page 38: Ide Device Drivers

    IDE Device Drivers To install the IDE device drivers supported by the G586VPM/T board, please refer to the “ Readme” file contained in the provided diskette.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Checklist If you experience difficulty with the G586VPM/T system board, please refer to the checklist below. If you still cannot isolate the problem, please contact your dealer. 1. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set.

  • Page 40: Appendix A: Types Of Modules

    Appendix A Types of Modules The G586VPM/T system board allows you to populate memory with 256Kx32/36, 512Kx32/36, 1Mx32/36, 2Mx32/36, 4Mx32/36 8Mx32/36 and 16Mx32/36 SIM modules. The following modules have been tested with this board. Most untested brands will work but a few may fail to do so.
  • Page 41 For SIM 4Mx36 Modules Brand Chip Number M514100A-70S For SIM 8Mx36 Modules Brand Chip Number M514100AL-70K Please disable the "Memory Parity Check" function in the BIOS features setup page if you are using non-parity memory modules.

  • Page 42: Appendix B System Error Report

    Appendix B System Error Report When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be dis- played in a box in the middle of the screen and a message PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP will be shown in the information box at the bottom.
  • Page 43 DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indi- cated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.
  • Page 44 MEMORY PARITY ERROR AT... Indicates a memory parity error at a specific location. You can use this location along with the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips. MEMORY VERIFY ERROR AT... Indicates an error verifying a value already written to memory. Use the location along with your system’...

  • Page 45: Appendix C: Memory And I/O Maps

    Appendix C Memory and I/O Maps Memory Address Map Address Name Function 0000000 to 640K System System Board Memory 009FFFF Board RAM 00A0000 to 128K Video Reserved for Graphics Display 00BFFFF Display Memory Memory 00C0000 to 192K I/O Reserved for ROM on I/O 00DFFFF Expansion ROM Adapter Card...
  • Page 46 I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 000-01F DMA Controller 1, 8237A-5 020-03F Interrupt Controller 1, 8259A, Master 040-05F Timer, 8254-2 060-06F 8742 (Keyboard and Mouse Controller) 070-07F Real-time Clock, NMI (Non-maskable Interrupt) Mask 080-09F DMA Page Memory, 74LS612 0A0-08F Interrupt Controller 2, 8259A 0C0-0DF DMA Controller 2, 8237A-5 Shadow RAM and Cache Control Bit...

  • Page 47: Appendix D: Pci I/O Pin Assignments

    Appendix D PCI I/O Pin Assignments Component Side Solder Side -12V - 01 - TRST# +12V - 02 - Ground - 03 - - 04 - - 05 - - 06 - INTA# INTB# - 07 - INTC# INTD# - 08 - PRSNT1# - 09 - Reserved...

  • Page 48: Appendix E: Isa I/O Pin Assignments

    Appendix E ISA I/O Pin Assignments - 01 - -I/O Chck - 02 - Reset Drv - 03 - +5V DC - 04 - IRQ9 - 05 - -5V DC - 06 - DRQ2 - 07 - -12V DC - 08 - O W S - 09 - +12V DC...

  • Page 49: Appendix F: Connector Pin Assignments

    Appendix F Connector Pin Assignments Connector J2 Reset Switch Connector Function Reset Ground Connector J3 Speaker Connector Function Signal None Ground Connector J4 Turbo Switch Connector Function Low Speed Turbo (Normal) Speed Connector J5 Keylock Connector Function LED Signal Reserved Ground Keylock Signal Ground...
  • Page 50 Connector J6 PCI IDE LED Function LED (+) LED (-) Connector J7 Disk Active Function Signal Connector J11 PS/2 Mouse Connector Function Mouse Data Reserved Ground Mouse Clock Reserved Connector J12 Green Function LED Function LED+ LED-...
  • Page 51 Connector J13 Turbo LED Function LED- LED+ Connector J15 External Battery Function N.C. N.C. Ground Connectors CN3 and CN6 Primary and Secondary IDE Hard Disk Drive Connectors Function Function -Reset Reserved Ground Ground -IOW Ground -IOR Ground Reserved BALE Reserved Ground IRQ14 IOCS16...
  • Page 52 Connector CN4 Floppy Disk Drive Connector Function Function Ground DENSEL Ground Ground Step Reserved Ground Ground Write Data Drate0 Ground Ground Write Gate Index Ground Ground Track 0 MTR0 MSEN Ground Wr Protect Ground Ground Read Data Ground Ground Head Select MTR1 Ground Drate1...
  • Page 53 Connectors CN8 and CN7 Primary (COM-1) and Secondary (COM-2) Serial Ports Function DCD (Data Carrier Detect) RX (Receive Data) TX (Transmit Data) DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Ground (Signal Ground) DSR (Data Set Ready) RTS (Request to Send) CTS (Clear to Send) RI (Ring Indicator)

  • Page 54: Appendix G:award Bios Hard Disk Table

    Appendix G Award BIOS Hard Disk Table Example Type Size Cylinders Heads Sectors Write Land Model (MB) Precomp Zone TEAC SD510, MMI 112, 5412 Seagate ST225, ST4026 None Seagate ST125, Tandon TM262 None Tandon TM 703 None None None None Disctron 526, MMI M125 None...
  • Page 55 Type Cylinders Heads Sectors Write Land Example Size Model Precomp Zone (MB) Seagate ST4038 1024 None Seagate ST4051 1224 None 1023 Seagate ST4096 1224 None 1223 Maxtor 2085 1224 None 1223 Maxtor 2140, Priam S14 1024 None 1223 Maxtor 2190, Priam S19 1024 None...
  • Page 56 Example Type Size Cylinders Heads Sectors Write Land Model (MB) Precomp Zone None Miniscribe 3053/ 1024 1023 6053 RLL Miniscribe 3650 None Miniscribe 3675 None Conner CP3104 None Conner CP3204 None User Defined...

  • Page 57: Appendix H System Overview

    Appendix H System Overview DMA Channels DMA Controller 1 DMA Controller 2 Ch0-Reserved for User Ch4-Cascade for CTRL 1 Ch1-ECP * Ch5-Reserved for User Ch2-Diskette Ch6-Reserved for User Ch3-Reserved for User Ch7-Reserved for User * ECP DMA channel can be changed to Ch3 by using Jumpers JP26 and JP27 (see page 21 of the manual).
  • Page 58 System Interrupts Interrupt Controller 1 Interrupt Controller 2 IRQ0-Timer Output (Out 0) IRQ8-Realtime Clock INT IRQ1-Keyboard (Output Buffer Full) IRQ9-Software Redirected to INT 0AH (IRQ2) IRQ2-Interrupt from INTR2 IRQ10-Reserved IRQ3-Serial Port 2 IRQ11-Reserved IRQ4-Serial Port 1 IRQ12-PS/2 Mouse IRQ5-Parallel Port 2 or 3 * IRQ13-Coprocessor IRQ6-Diskette Controller IRQ14-Primary Fixed Disk...
  • Page 59 Real-Time Clock Function Address Seconds Second Alarm Minutes Minute Alarm Hours Hour Alarm Day of Week Date of Month Month Year Register A Register B Register C Register D...

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