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Mainboard User's Manual
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and
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Copyright © 2001
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M586 Series, V1.3B
S54T/April 2001

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  • Page 1 Mainboard User’s Manual This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2 Mainboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mainboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction..............1 Key Features................2 Package Contents..............5 Static Electricity Precautions..........6 Pre-Installation Inspection............6 Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation..........7 Mainboard Components............8 Install A CPU................9 Install Memory..............10 Setting Jumper Switches............11 Install the Mainboard............13 Install the Extension Brackets..........14 Optional Extension Brackets..........19 Install Other Devices............20 Expansion Slots..............21 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility............23...
  • Page 4 Mainboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard supports all Socket 7 processors including newer designs which feature a 100 MHz system bus. The mainboard firmware supports CPU Plug and Play so that the system will automatically adopt the correct configuration for the Socket-7 processor that you install.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-7 Processor Support  Supports all recent socket-7 processors including the Intel P55C (Pentium MMX), the Cyrix/IBM 6x86L/6x86MX /MII, the AMD K6/K6-2/K6-III, IDT C6, and WinChip 2/2A CPUs ...
  • Page 7 1: Introduction Built-in Graphics System  Onboard 128-bit 2D/3D 100MHz Host interface AGP Graphics Accelerator Complies with AGP V2.0  Shared memory architecture allows a maximum of 64 MB main memory to act as frame buffer  Supports high resolutions up to 1920x1200 16M colors, up to 2048x2048 Texture size and Virtual screen up to 4096x4096 ...
  • Page 8 Mainboard User’s Manual Built-in Ethernet LAN  10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN  LAN controller integrates Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY compliant with IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and ANSI X3.263 TP-PMD standards  Compliant with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device Class Power Management 1.0 ...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Attention: This mainboard series includes four different models. They are M586LMR (LAN/Modem Ready), M586LR (LAN Ready), M586MR (Modem Ready) and M586 (without LAN & Modem). Please contact your local supplier for your purchase model. Each model will support different specification, list as below:...

  • Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions

    Mainboard User’s Manual Static Electricity Precautions Components on this mainboard can be damaged by static electricity. Take the following precautions when unpacking the mainboard and installing it in a system. 1. Keep the mainboard and other components in their original static-proof packaging until you are ready to install them.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation

    2: Mainboard Installation Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard in a system, follow the procedures in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components  Install a CPU  Install one or more system memory modules  Verify that any jumpers or switches are set correctly ...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Components

    Mainboard User’s Manual Mainboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the mainboard. Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in this illustration are for testing only.

  • Page 13: Install A Cpu

    2: Mainboard Installation Install A CPU This mainboard has a Socket-7 which may be installed with any of the socket-7 processors including the Intel P55C (MMX) series, the Cyrix/IBM 6x86L/6x86MX/MII series, the AMD K6/K6-2/K- III series, the IDT C6/Winchip 2/2A series. The mainboard supports system bus speeds of 66, 100 MHz.

  • Page 14: Install Memory

    Mainboard User’s Manual 2. On the processor, identify the Pin-1 corner by its beveled edge. 3. On the Socket-7, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corner is at the end of the locking lever when it is locked. 4. Match the Pin-1 corners and insert the processor into the socket.

  • Page 15: Setting Jumper Switches

    2: Mainboard Installation To install a module, push the retaining latches at either end of the socket outwards. Position the memory module correctly and insert it into the DIMM socket. Press the module down into the socket so that the retaining latches rotate up and secure the module in place by fitting into notches on the edge of the module.
  • Page 16 Mainboard User’s Manual Jumper JP2: Fax/Modem Enable/disable Use this jumper to enable or disable the onboard Fax/Modem. Disable the Fax/Modem if you plan on using another Fax/Modem. Function Jumper Setting Enable Fax/Modem Short Pins 1-2 Disable Fax/Modem Short Pins 2-3 Note: If you have disabled the onboard audio system with jumper JP3, the Fax/Modem will not function even if it is enabled.

  • Page 17: Install The Mainboard

    2: Mainboard Installation Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a baby-AT size mainboard. However, the board supports an AT and an ATX power supply so you can use either an AT or ATX system case.

  • Page 18: Install The Extension Brackets

    Mainboard User’s Manual See the illustration below for a guide to the J10 connector pin assignments. Power LED Speaker Pins 2-4-6 Pins 1-3-5-7 HDD LED Pins 15-16 Reset Switch Pins 17-18 Suspend LED Pins 19-20 Power/Suspend Switch Pins 21-22 21 22 Install the Extension Brackets The extension brackets are used to connect features on the mainboard to external connectors that can be attached to the...
  • Page 19 2: Mainboard Installation 1. On the mainboard, locate the VGA header for this bracket. 2. Plug the cable from the bracket into the VGA header. 3. In the system chassis, remove a blanking plate from one of the expansion slots and install the extension bracket in the slot. Use the screw that held the blanking plate in place to secure the extension bracket.
  • Page 20 Mainboard User’s Manual Audio Ports and Game/MIDI Port Extension Bracket This bracket provides three audio jacks for stereo line in, stereo line out and microphone. In addition it has a 15-pin D-connector which can be used by either a joystick or a MIDI device. If you are using a four channel speaker system, channel one and two are output through the Stereo Line-out, and the rear speaker channels three and four are output through Stereo Line-in.
  • Page 21 2: Mainboard Installation Serial/Parallel Ports Extension Bracket This bracket has one serial port - COM1 (9-pins) and one parallel port – LPT1 (25pins). COM1 Header PRN1 Serial Port COM1 Parallel Port LPT1 Serial/Parallel Ports Extension Bracket 1. On the mainboard, locate the headers COM1 and PRN1 for this bracket.
  • Page 22 Mainboard User’s Manual LAN Network Adapter Extension Bracket This bracket supports an RJ45 network connector and connects to the built in LAN header LAN1 on the mainboard. LAN Header LAN Extension Bracket 1. On the mainboard, locate the LAN header for this bracket. 2.

  • Page 23: Optional Extension Brackets

    2: Mainboard Installation Optional Extension Brackets For this mainboard, you can also obtain an ATX Form card. Install them by following the steps below. ATX Form Card This ATX Form card provides a mini-DIN port for infrared, one mini-DIN port for a PS/2 mouse. In addition it has two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports.

  • Page 24: Install Other Devices

    Mainboard User’s Manual Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. IDE2 IDE1 FDD1 Floppy Disk Drive The mainboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5” or 5.25” wide, with capacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB.

  • Page 25: Expansion Slots

    2: Mainboard Installation Internal Sound Connections If you have installed a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, you can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound system. On the mainboard, locate the two 4-pin connectors CD1 and CD2. There are two kinds of connector because different brands of CD- ROM drive have different kinds of audio cable connectors.
  • Page 26 Mainboard User’s Manual 1. Select a free PCI slot on the mainboard. 2. Remove the slot cover for the expansion slot from the system chassis. 3. Insert the expansion card edge connector into the slot and press it firmly down into it so that it is fully inserted. 4.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Bios Setup Utility

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information about your computer such as the date and time, the kind of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer uses this information to initialize all the components when booting up and functions as the basis for coordination between system components.

  • Page 28: Running The Setup Utility

    Mainboard User’s Manual Running the Setup Utility Each time your computer starts, before the operating system loads, a message appears on the screen that prompts you to “Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP”. When you see this message, press the Delete key and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Page Use this page to set basic information such as the date and time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives. If you press the F3 key, the system will automatically detect and configure the hard disks on the IDE channels.

  • Page 30: Advanced Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Page Use this page to set more advanced information about your system. Take some care with this page. Making changes can affect the operation of your computer. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP ©2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Trend ChipAwayVirus Enabled Frame Buffer Cache Control Auto...
  • Page 31 3: BIOS Setup Utility BootUp Num- This items determines if the Num Lock key is Lock active or inactive at system start-up time. Floppy Drive If you have two diskette drives installed and you enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and Swap drive B becomes drive A.

  • Page 32: Power Management Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Power Management Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for system power management operation. AMIBIOS SETUP – POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ©2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Power Management/APM Disabled Standby Time Out (Minute) Disabled Suspend Time Out (Minute) Disabled Hot Key Power On...
  • Page 33 3: BIOS Setup Utility LAN Card Power The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is traffic on the network adapter. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

  • Page 34: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and devices that use the system plug and play capability. AMIBIOS SETUP – PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP ©2000 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 35: Load Optimal Settings

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Load Optimal Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of fail-safe default values. These default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips.
  • Page 36 Mainboard User’s Manual OnBoard Serial Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address PortA OnBoard IR Port Use this item to define the protocol for an infrared port if you have installed an optional IR port.

  • Page 37: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility CPU PnP Setup Page This page lets you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the kind of CPU that you have installed and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page.

  • Page 38: Hardware Monitor Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Hardware Monitor Page This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE Monitor ©2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved --- Hardware Monitor --- CPU Temperature 30°C/86°F System Temperature 30°C/86°F CPU Fan Speed...

  • Page 39: Exit

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Change or Remove the Password Highlight this item, press Enter and type in the current password. At the next dialog box, type in the new password, or just press Enter to disable password protection. Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration and exit the program.

  • Page 40: Chapter 4: Software & Applications

    4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run our products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version.
  • Page 41 Mainboard User’s Manual Note: The correct path name for each software driver is provided, where D: identifies the CD-ROM drive letter – modify if necessary. Bus Master IDE Driver The IDE Bus Master Drivers allow the system to properly manage the IDE channels on the mainboard.

  • Page 42: Auto-Installing Under Windows 98

    4: Software & Applications 3Deep Software Find the software here:  D:\3Deep\3Deep 3.3\Setup.EXE BIOS Update Utility The BIOS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS file on the mainboard to a newer version. You can download the latest version of the BIOS setup available for your mainboard from the website.
  • Page 43 Mainboard User’s Manual When you click on the Setup button the software installation program will run and you can select what kind of installation you want to do, as explained later in this section. The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to examine the contents of the disc using the Windows 98 file browsing interface.

  • Page 44: Using The Pci Audio Software

    4: Software & Applications 3. The support software will automatically install. Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You will need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as is needed to complete installing whatever software you selected to install.

  • Page 45: The Four Speakers System

    Mainboard User’s Manual The Four Speakers System The onboard PCI Sound Pro audio system supports 2 wave channels (front/rear) known as the 4 speaker system. If you are running applications which use the DirectSound® 3D or A3D® audio interface, your system can simulate realistic 3D sound through a 4 speaker setup.
  • Page 46 4: Software & Applications avoid hardware conflicts, DO NOT enable this option when the Line-in/Rear jack is connected with a line-in device. While the 4 speakers mode is enabled, turn on/off the output of the front speakers and adjust the volume of the speakers so that the front/rear speakers have the same volume.

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