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586IHX
Rev . A +
System Board
User' s Manual
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  • Page 1 586IHX Rev . A + System Board User’ s Manual - 32361220 -...
  • 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

    Table of 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 Installing the System Board ..........10 Board Layout ..............12 System Memory ..............13 Installing a SIM Module ..........15 Cache Memory ..............15...
  • Page 4 Integrated Peripherals ...........44 Supervisor Password ............46 User Password ............47 IDE HDD Auto Detection ..........47 HDD Low Level Format ..........50 Save & Exit Setup ............51 Exit Without Saving............51 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ........51 System Error Report ............54 IDE Device Drivers .............56 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Checklist ........

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    USB ports and one IrDA connector for wireless connectivity be- tween your computer and peripheral devices. The 586IHX system board is designed to fit into an ATX form factor case. Using an ATX power supply, you can either shut down your com-...

  • Page 6: Features And Specifications

    Features and Specifications PROCESSOR ® ™ • Pentium Processor with MMX Technology - 166/200 ® ® • Intel Pentium 75/90/100/120/133/150/166/200MHz ® • Future Pentium OverDrive processor ® • Cyrix 6x86 and 6x86L P120+/P133+/P150+/P166+ • AMD-K5™ PR75/PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133 CHIPSET • Intel 82430HX PCIset CACHE MEMORY •...
  • Page 7 PCI IDE INTERFACE • PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to 16.6MB/sec.) • DMA Mode 2 Bus Master IDE (data transfer rate up to 22.2MB/sec.) • Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer •...

  • Page 8: Package Checklist

    Package Checklist The 586IHX package contains the following items: • The 586IHX system board • The 586IHX user’ s manual • One 40-pin IDE hard disk cable • One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable • One IDE driver diskette •...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter summarizes the steps to install the 586IHX system 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 install. Refer to the System Memory section for more information.

  • Page 10: Installing The System Board

    ESD protection. Installing the System Board If you are installing the 586IHX system board, the following outlines the basic installation steps. Before installing the system board into your sys- tem unit, you should prepare the tools you will need.
  • Page 11 4. Loosen the screws holding the original system board and remove the board from the system. Save the screws. 5. Remove the 586IHX from its original packing box. Be careful to avoid touching all connectors and pins on the board. Please refer to the handling instructions on pages 9-10 for proper handling tech- niques.

  • Page 12: Board Layout

    Board Layout square denotes pin 1...

  • Page 13: System Memory

    Bank 0 or Bank 1, but you must populate one bank first before going to the next bank. The 586IHX system board can support 8MB to 256MB of memory using 1MBx32/x36, 2MBx32/x36, 4MBx32/x36, 8MBx32/x36, or 16MBx32/x36 72-pin SIMMs. The table below shows the supported SIM modules and their corresponding memory sizes.
  • Page 14 Bank 0 Bank 1 SIMM4 Memory Size SIMM3 SIMM1 SIMM2 4MBx32/x36 32MB 4MBx32/x36 — — — 32MB — 4MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 2MBx32/x36 32MB 2MBx32/x36 2MBx32/x36 2MBx32/x36 1MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 40MB 1MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 1MBx32/x36 40MB 4MBx32/x36 1MBx32/x36 2MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 48MB 2MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 4MBx32/x36 2MBx32/x36...

  • Page 15: Installing A Sim Module

    Tilt the module upright until it locks in place in the socket. Cache Memory The 586IHX system board can support 256KB or 512KB pipeline burst, direct map write-back cache SRAM. Your system board may come with 256KB or 512KB cache mounted at locations U10 and U19 of the sys- tem board.

  • Page 16: Installing The Cache Module

    Press firmly on the top of it to seat it properly. CPU Installation The 586IHX allows for easy installation of CPUs. Make sure all jumpers are set correctly before applying power or you may damage the CPU or system board.

  • Page 17: Jumper Settings For Intel Cpus

    Jumper Settings for Intel CPUs Intel CPUs Freq. Ratio 75/90/100MHz 1.5x 1-2 Off, 3-4 Off 1-2 On, 3-4 Off 120/133MHz 2.5x 150/166MHz 1-2 On, 3-4 On 200MHz 1-2 Off, 3-4 On Intel CPUs Ext. Bus JP10 JP10 75MHz 50MHz 1-2 On, 3-4 On 90/120/150MHz 60MHz 1-2 On, 3-4 Off...

  • Page 18: Jumper Settings For Cyrix Cpus

    Jumper Settings for Cyrix 6x86 and 6x86L CPUs Cyrix CPUs Freq. Ratio P120+/P133+/ 1-2 On, 3-4 Off P150+/P166+ Ext. Bus JP10 Cyrix CPUs JP10 50MHz 1-2 On, 3-4 On P120+ 55MHz 1-2 Off, 3-4 Off P133+ P150+ 60MHz 1-2 On, 3-4 Off 66MHz 1-2 Off, 3-4 On P166+...

  • Page 19: Jumper Settings For Amd Cpus

    Jumper Settings for AMD-K5 CPUs P-Rating/Core MHz Freq. Ratio PR75/75MHz 1.5x 1-2 Off, 3-4 Off PR90/90MHz PR100/100MHz PR120/90MHz PR133/100MHz P-Rating/Core MHz Ext. Bus JP10 PR75/75MHz 50MHz 1-2 On, 3-4 On JP10 PR90/90MHz 60MHz 1-2 On, 3-4 Off PR100/100MHz 66MHz 1-2 Off, 3-4 On PR120/90MHz 60MHz 1-2 On, 3-4 Off...

  • Page 20: Installing Upgrade Cpus

    Installing Upgrade CPUs The 586IHX is equipped with a 321-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket at location U24 of the system board. Refer to page 12 for the location of the ZIF socket. This socket is designed for easy removal of an old CPU and easy insertion of an upgrade CPU.
  • Page 21 amount of sideways force to free the handle from its retaining “ tab” . Once clear of the “ tab” , the handle will open relatively easily. The top plate will slide back. Do not use screwdrivers or other tools to open the socket, or you may damage the system or socket.

  • Page 22: Installing A Fan/Heatsink For Cyrix Cpus

    Pin 1 Positioning the CPU Above the ZIF Socket 4. Push the handle down until the handle locks into place. The top plate will slide forward. You will feel some resistance as pressure starts to secure the CPU in the socket. This is normal and will not damage the CPU.

  • Page 23: Jumper Settings For Display Type

    The clearance above the CPU’ s fan/heatsink must be at least 0.4 inches. The clearance on at least 3 of 4 sides of the processor and heatsink must be at least 0.2 inches. All cables (for floppy drive, hard drive, CD-ROM, etc.) must be routed clear of the CPU and its airspace. Fan Exhaust The CPU must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink.

  • Page 24: Built-In Ports

    On: CMOS Clear (default) Built-in Ports The 586IHX system board is equipped with two serial ports, one parallel printer port, one FDD connector, two IDE hard disk shrouded headers, and two connectors for external USB ports. Refer to page 12 for the locations of the built-in connectors and pin 1 of those connectors.

  • Page 25: Floppy Disk Drive Controller

    Floppy Disk Drive Controller The 586IHX system board has a built-in floppy disk controller that sup- ports two standard floppy disk drives. You can install any 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. Connecting the Floppy Disk Cable 1.
  • Page 26 Header Note: An IDE cable with a standard 40-pin connector (without the keying mechanism) can be installed in the PCI IDE shrouded header. Be ex- tremely careful to match the colored edge of the ribbon with pin 1 of the header.

  • Page 27: Universal Serial Bus Connectors

    Universal Serial Bus Connectors The 586IHX system board is equipped with two USB connectors, at locations J3 and J4 on the system board, for external USB ports. USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of si- multaneously accessible peripherals.

  • Page 28: Installing Expansion Cards

    USB port cables (optional) Installing Expansion Cards The 586IHX system board is equipped with 3 dedicated PCI slots, 3 dedicated 16-bit ISA slots and 1 shared PCI/ISA slot. All PCI slots are bus masters. Refer to page 12 for the locations of the expansion slots.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Software Installation

    Chapter 3 Software Installation 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 30: Standard Cmos Setup

    ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SUPERVISOR PASSWORD BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION HDD LOW LEVEL FORMAT LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE &...
  • Page 31 Date The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday Displays the month, from January to December Month Displays the date, from 1 to 31 Date Displays the year, from 1900 to 2099 Year Time The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>.
  • Page 32 If the controller of the HDD interface is ESDI, you must select “ Type 1” . If the controller of the HDD interface is SCSI, you must select “ None” . If you select Type “ Auto” , the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD & CD-ROM drive at the POST stage and show the IDE for the HDD &...
  • Page 33 Video This category selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type in Setup. The default setting is EGA/VGA (BIOS default, Setup default). Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, EGA/VGA VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.

  • Page 34: Bios Features Setup

    Base This refers to the amount of base or conventional memory Memory installed on the system board. Extended This is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the Memory memory address map of the CPU. Other This memory size refers to the memory located in the ad- Memory dress space between 640K and 1024K.
  • Page 35 ! WARNING ! Disk boot sector is to be modified Type “ Y” to accept write or “ N” to abort write Award Software, Inc. After seeing this message, if necessary, you will be able to run an anti- virus program to locate and remove the problem before any damage is done.
  • Page 36 Boot Sequence This category determines which drive to search first for the disk operat- ing system (i.e. DOS). The default is A, C. A, C The system will first search for a floppy drive and then a hard disk drive. C, A The system will first search for a hard disk drive and then a floppy drive.
  • Page 37 Boot Up NumLock Status This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on. The function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. The function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys. Security Option This category allows you to limit access to your system and Setup or just to Setup.

  • Page 38: Chipset Features Setup

    Enabled Video shadow is enabled. Disabled Video shadow is disabled. C8000-CBFFF Shadow to DC000-DFFFF Shadow These categories determine whether option ROMs will be copied to RAM. Enabled Optional shadow is enabled. Optional shadow is disabled. Disabled Chipset Features Setup This section gives you instructions on how to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset.

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy. If you like to use the soft power down feature of Windows 95, you must enable the Power Management below. Select Min. Power, Max. Power or User Defined. Either one can be used as long as it is NOT disabled.
  • Page 40 PM Control by APM An Advanced Power Management device will be activated to enhance the Max. Power Saving mode and stop the CPU’ s internal clock. Use this option in Windows 95. (default) The system BIOS will ignore APM when initiating the Power Management mode.

  • Page 41: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    This is used to define the continuous HDD idle time that Power elapses before the HDD enters the power saving mode (motor Down off). When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other de- vices remain active.
  • Page 42 Resources Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically con- figure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. The system will automatically detect the settings for you. The Auto categories that follow will not be shown on the PNP/PCI Con- figuration screen.

  • Page 43: Load Bios Defaults

    Primary IDE INT# and Secondary IDE INT# The Primary and Secondary IDE INT# categories are used to select the PCI interrupt (A, B, C, or D) that is associated with the connected hard drives. Load BIOS Defaults The “ Load BIOS Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting default val- ues permanently stored in the ROM chips.

  • Page 44: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals ROM PCI/ISA BIOS INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. IDE HDD Block Mode : Enabled USB Controller : Disabled PCI Slot IDE 2nd Channel : Disabled On-Chip Primary PCI IDE : Enabled On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE : Enabled IDE Primary Master PIO : AUTO IDE Primary Slave PIO : AUTO...
  • Page 45 To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below. 1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J2 of the 586IHX system board. Refer to page 12 for the location of connector J2. 2. Set “ Onboard UART 2 Mode” to the type of IrDA standard sup-...

  • Page 46: Supervisor Password

    You may not use IrDA (J2) and the COM 2 serial port (CN2) at the same time. If you are using the COM 2 serial port, set “ Onboard UART 2 Mode” to Standard. Standard Uses the COM 2 serial port. HPSIR HP mode IrDA.

  • Page 47: User Password

    Use the arrow keys to highlight the “ Supervisor Password” option and press <Enter>. The message below will appear. Enter Password: Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. When done, the message below will appear: Confirm Password: You are being asked to verify the password.
  • Page 48 ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Primary Master: Select Primary Master Option (N=Skip): N OPTIONS SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE 2 (Y) 1653 1654 65535 1653 Normal 65536...
  • Page 49 If you set your HDD to Normal mode, the maximum accessible HDD will be 528 megabytes even though the physical size of the HDD may be greater than that. LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Mode LBA mode is a HDD accessing method to overcome the 528 megabyte limitation.

  • Page 50: Hdd Low Level Format

    Maximum HDD size: no. Cylinders (1024) x no. Heads ( 32) x no. Sectors ( 63) x bytes per sector ( 512) 1 gigabyte Note: To support LBA or Large mode, address translation software is included in the Award BIOS HDD Sevice Routine (INT13h). If you are running an operating system that bypasses the BIOS INT13 Service Routine, LBA and Large Mode may fail.

  • Page 51: Save & Exit Setup

    <Del> after memory testing is done. Desktop Management Interface (DMI) The 586IHX system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems easier.
  • Page 52 Running the DMI Utility To run the DMI utility, type: DMICFG.EXE. You can download this utility from http://www.dfi.com.tw - BIOS & DRIVERS section. The DMI utility must run in real mode with at least 180K of base memory. Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by Windows) must not be installed.
  • Page 53 Edit DMI 1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Edit DMI menu. 2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to edit by using the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys, then press <Enter>. 3.

  • Page 54: System Error Report

    4. The following message will appear. Do you want to execute? (Y/N) Type <Y>. All previous DMI structures will be destroyed and the new file will be saved into the flash ROM. Save DMI File 1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Save DMI File menu. 2.
  • Page 55 Error Messages One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during the POST. This list indicates the error messages CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced. CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR Checksum of CMOS is incorrect.

  • Page 56: Ide Device Drivers

    Memory test fail The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s). IDE Device Drivers To install the IDE drivers supported by the 586IHX system board, please refer to the “ Readme” file contained in the provided diskettes.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes.
  • Page 58 The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’ s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display. The screen seems to be constantly wavering.
  • Page 59 Hard Drive Hard disk failure. 1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS. 2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave.
  • Page 60 3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to the onboard I/O or the address setting.

  • Page 61: Appendix A: Types Of Modules

    Appendix A Types of Modules The following modules have been tested with this board. Most untested brands will work but a few may fail to do so. SIMM Brand Chip Number 1MBx32/x36 Fujitsu 81C1000A-70 M51440A-70 2MBx32/x36 M511000B-70 424400-60 Micron 40447-60 TMS4400DJ-70 Micron MT4C4007-70 (EDO)

  • Page 62: Appendix B: Memory And I/O Maps

    Appendix B Memory and I/O Maps Memory Address Map Address Name Function 0000000 to 640KB System System Board Memory 009FFFF Board RAM 00A0000 to 128KB Video Reserved for Graphics 00BFFFF Display Memory Display Memory 00C0000 to 160KB I/O Reserved for ROM on 00E7FFF Expansion ROM I/O Adapter Card...
  • Page 63 I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 0000-001F DMA Controller 1, 8237A-5 0020-003F Interrupt Controller 1, 8259A, Master 0040-005F Timer, 8254-2 0060-006F 8742 (Keyboard Controller) 0070-007F Real-time Clock, NMI (Non-maskable Interrupt) Mask 0080-009F DMA Page Memory, 74LS612 00A0-00BF Interrupt Controller 2, 8259A 00C0-00DF DMA Controller 2, 8237A-5 00E8...

  • Page 64: Appendix C Connectors

    Appendix C Connectors Connectors Infrared connector USB connector USB connector Fan connector Floppy disk drive connector Secondary IDE hard disk drive connector Primary IDE hard disk drive connector PS/2 keyboard port COM 2 serial port Parallel printer port COM 1 serial port PS/2 mouse port AT power connector ATX power connector...
  • Page 65 Pin Assignments J3 - USB connector J4 - USB connector Function Function -Data -Data +Data +Data Ground Ground Ground...
  • Page 66 J2 - Infrared connector PL1 - AT power connector Function Function IrTX Power Good Ground IrRX +12V N.C. -12V Ground Ground PL2 - ATX power connector Ground Ground Function N. C. N. C. Ground Ground J5 - Fan connector Function Ground Ground PW-OK...
  • Page 67 JP14 Pin 1 SPW-LED (ATX power LED) Pin 2 Ground HD-LED Pin 1 (Primary/Secondary Pin 2 Signal IDE LED) Pin 1 G-LED (Green LED) Signal Pin 2 Pin 1 Signal SP-SW (ATX power switch) Ground Pin 2 Pin 1 Signal G-SW (Green switch) Pin 2...

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