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GA - 586T2 USER'S MANUAL ¯ Auto detect CPU Voltage. ¯ Support MMX CPU. ¯ Switching mode Voltage regulator on Board. ¯ Modem-Ring-On. ¯ Support Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX & AMD-K6 CPU. ¯ In CASE you want to Power OFF System Before Boot up please press Soft-Power more than 4- Secs.
GA-586T2 Quick Installation Guide: Pentium Processor 90 MHz OPEN Pentium Processor 100 MHz OPEN Pentium Processor 120 MHz OPEN Pentium Processor 133 MHz OPEN Pentium Processor 150 MHz OPEN Pentium Processor 166 MHz OPEN Pentium Processor 180 MHz OPEN Pentium Processor 200 MHz OPEN 9.
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Table of Contents AMD/Cyrix CPU 17. P54CTB-180 MHz OPEN 18. P54CTB-200 MHz OPEN 19. AMDK5-PR133 OPEN 20. AMDK5-PR166 OPEN 21. AMD-K6 / 166 (2.9V) OPEN 22. AMD-K6 / 180 (2.9V) OPEN 23. .AMD-K6 / 200 (2.9V) OPEN 24. AMD-K6 / 233 (3.2V) OPEN 25.
GA-586T2 AMD/Cyrix CPU 34. Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR200GP(2.9V) CLOSE 35. Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR233GP(2.9V) OPEN 36. Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR233GP(2.9V) CLOSE WNote: If Cyrix 6x86 is being used, please check the CPU Date Code after 605. WNote: Cyrix/IBM 6x86-150MHz-PR200+ (75*2), Cyrix/IBM 6x86L-PR150+ (60*2), Cyrix/IBM 6x86L- PR166+ (66*2), Cyrix/IBM 6x86L-PR200+ (75*2), Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR166GP(60*2.5,66*2 2.9V), Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR200GP(66*2.5,75*2 2.9V), Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR233...
Table of Contents 26. Cyrix /IBM 6x86-133 MHz-PR166+ Cyrix / IBM 6x86-133 MHz-PR166+ GA-586T2 OPEN 27. Cyrix / IBM 6x86-150MHz-PR200+ (75x2 3.52V) Cyrix / IBM 6x86-150MHz-PR200+ (75x2 3.52V) GA-586T2 CLOSE...
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GA-586T2 28. Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR150+ (60x2 2.8V) Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR150+ (60x2 2.8V) GA-586T2 OPEN 29. Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR166+ (66x2 2.8V) Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR166+ (66x2 2.8V) GA-586T2 OPEN...
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Table of Contents 30. Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR200+ (75x2 2.8V) Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR200 (75x2 2.8V) GA-586T2 CLOSE 31. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR166GP (60x2.5 2.9V) Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR166GP (60x2.5 2.9V) GA-586T2 OPEN...
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GA-586T2 32. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR166GP (66x2 2.9V) Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR166GP (66x2 2.9V) GA-586T2 OPEN 33. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR200GP (66x2.5 2.9V) Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR200GP (66x2.5 2.9V) GA-586T2 OPEN...
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Table of Contents 34. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR200GP (75x2 2.9V) Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR200GP (75x2 2.9V) GA-586T2 CLOSE 35. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR233GP (66x3 2.9V) Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR233GP (66x3 2.9V) GA-586T2 OPEN...
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GA-586T2 36. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR233GP (75x2.5 2.9V) Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR233GP (75x2.5 2.9V) GA-586T2 CLOSE...
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Table of Contents II. Quick Installation Guide of Jumper setting: PWR : Power / Key-Lock Connector Pin No. Function LED anode (+) LED cathode (-) Key Lock SPK : Speaker Connector Pin No. Function Data...
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GA-586T2 TD : Turbo LED Connector Function Pin No. LED anode (+) LED cathode (-) TB : Turbo Switch Connector Function Reserved.
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Table of Contents RST : Reset Switch Open : Normal operation. Close : For hardware reset system. GN : Green Function Switch Open : Normal operation. Close One Time : For system entering Green mode.
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GA-586T2 HD : IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin No. Function LED anode (+) LED cathode (-) LED cathode (-) LED anode (+) Soft Power Connector Pin No. Function CTRL-Signal...
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Table of Contents POWER : Power Connector Pin No. Function Power Good signal VCC (+5V) 2,10,11,12 +12V -12V 5,6,7,8 POWER1: ATX POWER Connector Function Pin No. 3,5,7,13,15-17 VCC (+5V) 4,6,19,20 +12V -12V Power Good 5V SB (Stand by +5V) PS-ON (Soft ON/OFF)
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GA-586T2 J1 : Keyboard Connector Pin No. Function Key Clock. Key Data VCC (+5V) J7 : CPU Cooling Fan Power Connector Pin No. Function +12V...
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Table of Contents J8 : ATX POWER USE Only Pin No. Function System After AC BACK: Full_ON. System After AC BACK: Soft_OFF. J5 : For Primary IDE port RED LINE...
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GA-586T2 J4 : For Secondary IDE port RED LINE CN2 : FLOPPY PORT RED LINE...
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Table of Contents CN1 : LPT PORT RED LINE CN3 : COM B RED LINE...
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GA-586T2 CN4 : COM A RED LINE J2 : PS/2 MOUSE RED LINE...
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Table of Contents J3 : USB Port Function Pin No. SBD1- SBD1+ SBV0 SBD0- SBD0+...
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GA-586T2 SW : For CPU INT./EXT.FREQ. 60 MHz 66 MHz 75 MHz Speed AUTO 2.0 V x 1.5 2.1 V CLOSE 2.2 V 2.3 V CLOSE 2.4 V 2.5 V CLOSE 2.6 V 2.7 V CLOSE 2.8 V x 3.5 2.9 V...
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Table of Contents III. Top Performance Test Setting: Users have to modify the value for each item in chipset features as follow: Note:60ns EDO-60ns DRAM is necessary for top performance setting. Chipset features setup ROM PCI / ISA BIOS CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
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GA-586T2 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this document nor does it make a commitment to update the information contained herein. ¯THIRD-PARTY BRANDS AND NAMES ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.
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Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ................. 1-1 1.1. PREFACE ..................1-1 1.2. KEY FEATURES ................1-1 1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST ...............1-2 1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM ..............1-3 1.5. INTRODUCE THE PCI - BUS .............1-4 1.6. FEATURES ................1-4 2. SPECIFICATION ................. 2-1 2.1. HARDWARE ................2-1 2.2.
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GA-586T2 4.3. GETTING HELP.................4-3 4.3.1. Main Menu ...............4-4 4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu..4-4 4.4. THE MAIN MENU...............4-4 4.5. STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU..........4-6 4.6. BIOS FEATURES SETUP ............4-10 4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP............4-15 4.8. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ..........4-20 4.9.
Introduction INTRODUCTION 1.1. PREFACE Welcome to use the GA - 586T2 motherboard. The motherboard is a 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.
GA-586T2 1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users. (The different Hardware &...
GA-586T2 1.5. INTRODUCE THE PCI - BUS Connecting devices to a CPU local bus can dramatically increase the speed of I/O-bound peripherals with only a slight increase in cost over traditional systems. This price / Performance point has created a vast market potential for local bus products.
GA-586T2 2-channel Ultra DMA/33 Enhanced IDE port on IDE PORTS board.(Using IRQ14,15) Supports Mode 3,4 IDE & ATAPI CD - ROM. Supports 2 16550 COM ports. (Using IRQ4, 3) I/O PORTS Supports 1 EPP/ECP LPT port. (Using IRQ7 or 5 and DMA3 or 1) Supports 1 1.44/2.88 MB Floppy port.
Hardware Installation HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3.1. UNPACKING The mainboard package should contain the following: The GA - 586T2 mainboard. USER’S MANUAL for mainboard. Cable set for IDE , Floppy & I/O device. Diskette for BUS MASTER ATAPI device (Ver 3.6). The mainboard contains sensitive electric components which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the mainboard should be left in its original packing until it is installed.
GA-586T2 3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT RST GN SLOT6 SLOT5 SOFT PWR SLOT4 SLOT3 +12V SLOT2 SLOT1 FAN PW PCI4 PCI3 PCI2 BIOS PCI1 IDE1 GA-586T2 COMA IDE2 COMB SRAM ATX POWER DIMM1 PS/2 MOUSE DIMM2 K.B. SIMM4 BANK2 SIMM3 SIMM2 BANK1...
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Hardware Installation Hard Disk active LED Pin No. Function LED anode(+). LED cathode (-). LED cathode (-). LED anode(+). GN-SW Pin No. Function Close For system to entering Green Mode (Suspend mode). Open Normal Operation. RST : RESET Switch Pin No. Function Open For normal operation.
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GA-586T2 J7 : CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector Pin No. Function +12V. GND. Soft Power Connector Pin No. Function GND. CTRL-Signal. Turbo Switch Connector Function Reserved. Turbo LED Connector Pin No. Function LED anode (+). LED cathode (-). POWER: AT POWER Connector Pin No.
Hardware Installation SW: CPU INT./ EXT. FREQ. RATIO AUTO 2.0 V SW 1 2.1 V OPEN 2.2 V OPEN 2.3 V CLOSE 2.4 V 2.5 V 2.6 V x 1.5 2.7 V 2.8 V x 2.5 2.9 V 3.0 V x 3.5 3.1 V 3.2 V...
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GA-586T2 Insert the DRAM SIMM module into the SIMM socket at 45 degree angle. If there is a wrong direction of Pin 1, the DRAM SIMM module couldn't be inserted into socket completely. After completely insert SIMM module into socket, then press the SIMM module in vertical direction until the left and right metal holders can keep the SIMM module standing up firmly.
Hardware Installation 3.5. SRAM INSTALLATION Sync. SRAM (Pipeline Burst SRAM) If Sync SRAM Module is installed, it consists of Pipeline Burst 1 Pcs 64 K x 64 512K. There is no jumper for cache size setting. 3.6. CPU INSTALLATION AND JUMPERS SETUP The system speed depends on the frequency of CLOCK GENERATOR.
GA-586T2 3.7. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM Built-in Real Time Clock (RTC) With 256B CMOS SRAM in PIIX4 3.8. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION There is always a speaker in AT system for sound purpose. The 4 - Pins connector SPK is used to connect speaker. The speaker can work well in both direction of connector when it is installed to the connector SPK on mainboard.
Hardware Installation 3.13. GREEN FUNCTION INSTALLATION For the purpose of power saving, there is one jumper GN, to make sure that the power saving function is working. The GN is a switch to force the system to get into green mode immediately. 3.14.
GA-586T2 BIOS CONFIGURATION Award's BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS SRAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
Bios Configuration 4.2. CONTROL KEYS Up arrow Move to previous item. Down arrow Move to next item. Left arrow Move to the item in the left hand. Right arrow Move to the item in the right hand. Esc key Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu.
Bios Configuration 4.3. GETTING HELP 4.3.1. Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
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GA-586T2 Standard CMOS setup This setup page includes all the items in a standard compatible BIOS. BIOS features setup This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Chipset features setup This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.
Bios Configuration Save & exit setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit without save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. 4.5. STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu (Figure 4.2) are divided into 9 categories.
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GA-586T2 Date The date format is <day>, <date> <month> <year>. The day, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display-only date The date, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) month The month, Jan. through Dec.
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Bios Configuration Drive A type / Drive B type The category identify the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 kilobyte capacity.
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GA-586T2 Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up. NO errors The system boot will not be stopped for any error that may be detected All errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the...
Bios Configuration 640, the Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) swaps memory which not utilized by DOS with a section, or frame, so these applications can access all of the system memory. Memory can be swapped by EMS is usually 64 within 1 MB or memory above 1 MB, depends on the chipset design.
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GA-586T2 Virus Warning This category flashes on the screen. During and after the system boots up, any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive will halt the system and the following error message will appear, in the mean time, you can run anti-virus program to locate the problem.
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Bios Configuration A,C,SCSI System will first search for floppy disk drive then hard disk (C) drive and SCSI drive. C,A,SCSI System will first search for hard disk (C) drive then floppy disk drive and SCSI drive. C,CDROM,A System will first search for hard disk (C) drive then CDROM drive and floppy disk drive.
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GA-586T2 The default value is Enabled. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720, 1.2 or 1.44 drive type as they are all 80 tracks.
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Bios Configuration freely. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop The default value are Disabled. Enabled For having Video Card on ISA Bus and VGA Card on PCI Bus. Disabled For VGA Card only. OS Select For DRAM>64MB The default value is Non-OS2. Non-OS2 Using non-OS2 operating system.
GA-586T2 4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP ROM PCI / ISA BIOS CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Auto Configuration : Enabled Chipset NA# Asserted : Enabled DRAM Timing : 70ns DRAM Refresh Rate : 15.6 us DRAM Leadoff Timing : 11/7/3...
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Bios Configuration DRAM Leadoff Timing The default value is 10/6/4. 11/7/3 DRAM Leadoff Timing to 11/7/3. 10/6/3 DRAM Leadoff Timing to 10/6/3. 11/7/4 DRAM Leadoff Timing to 11/7/4. 10/6/4 DRAM Leadoff Timing to 10/6/4. DRAM Read Burst (EDO/FP) The default value is x333 / x444. x444 / x444 Set DRAM Read Burst (EDO/FP) to x444 / x444.
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GA-586T2 Fast RAS To CAS Delay The default value is 3. Set Fast RAS to CAS delay to 2. Set Fast RAS to CAS delay to 3. Fast MA To RAS# Delay. The default value is 2 Clks. 2 Clks Set Fast MA to RAS# Delay is 2 Clks.
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Bios Configuration Memory Hole At 15M-16M The default value is Disabled. Enable Enable Memory Hole At 15M-16M . Disable Disable Memory Hole At 15M-16M . PCI 2.1 Compliance The default value is Disabled. Enable Enabled PCI 2.1 Compliance. Disable Disabled PCI 2.1 Compliance. MA Select The default value is Auto.
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GA-586T2 Power-Supply Type The default value is Auto. Auto BIOS automatically detect Power-Supply Type. Set Power-Supply Type is ATX. P8&P9 Set Power-Supply Type is P8&P9. SDRAM (CAS Lat / RAS-TO-CAS) The default value is 3/3. SDRAM (CAS Lat / RAS-TO-CAS) is 3/3.
Bios Configuration 4.8. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ROM PCI / ISA BIOS POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. ** Reload Global Timer Events ** Power Management : Enabled IRQ [3-7,9-15] , NMI : Enabled PM Control by APM : Yes Primary IDE 0 : Enabled Video Off Method : DPMS...
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GA-586T2 Video off Method The default value is DPMS. V/H SYNC + Blank BIOS will turn off V/H-SYNC when gets into Green mode for Green monitor power saving. Blank Screen BIOS will only black monitor when gets into Green mode.
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Bios Configuration Suspend Mode Option The default value is PowerOn Suspend. PowerOn Suspend Suspend Mode Option is PowerOn Suspend. Suspend to Disk Suspend Mode Option is Suspend to Disk. Throttle Duty Cycle The default value is 50.0%. 50.0% Set Throttle Duty Cycle is 50.0%. 62.5% Set Throttle Duty Cycle is 62.5%.
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GA-586T2 IRQX ( 3-7,9-15 ),NMI The default value is Enabled. Enabled The system will return to normal mode from Green Mode when the IRQX is active. Disabled The system will not return to normal mode from Green Mode when the IRQX is active.
Bios Configuration 4.9. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION ROM PCI / ISA BIOS PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. PNP OS Installed : No PCI IDE IRQ Map To : PCI-AUTO Resources Controlled By : Manual Primary IDE INT# Reset Configuration Data : Disabled Secondary IDE INT# IRQ-3 assigned to : Legacy ISA...
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GA-586T2 Reset Configuration Data The default value is Disabled. Enabled Enabled Reset Configuration Data. Disabled Disabled Reset Configuration Data. IRQ (3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15),DMA(0,1,3,5,6,7) assigned to The default value is "Legacy ISA" or "PCI/ISA PnP". Legacy ISA The resource is used by Legacy ISA device.
Bios Configuration 4.10. LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS ROM PCI / ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERUSER PASSWORD CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE &...
GA-586T2 4.11. LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS ROM PCI / ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERUSER PASSWORD CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE &...
Bios Configuration 4.12. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ROM PCI / ISA BIOS INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. IDE HDD Block Mode : Enabled IDE Primary Master PIO : Auto IDE Primary Slave PIO : Auto IDE Secondary Master PIO : Auto IDE Secondary Slave PIO : Auto IDE Primary Master UDMA : Auto...
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GA-586T2 IDE Primary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel). The default value is Auto. Auto BIOS will automatically defect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode. IDE Secondary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel).
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Bios Configuration IDE Secondary Slave UDMA (for onboard IDE 2nd channel). The default value is Auto. Auto BIOS will automatically set the IDE HDD to Ultra DMA/33 Mode. Disabled Disable Ultra DMA HDD Function. On-Chip Primary PCI IDE The default value is Enabled. Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
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GA-586T2 Onboard Serial Port 2 The default value is Auto. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3F8. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3E8.
Bios Configuration 4.13. SUPERVISOR / USER PASSWORD When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. ENTER PASSWORD ROM PCI / ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
GA-586T2 PASSWORD DISABLED If you select System at Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup. If you select Setup at Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.
Bios Configuration 4.15. SAVE & EXIT SETUP ROM PCI / ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERUSER PASSWORD CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE &...
GA-586T2 4.16. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ROM PCI / ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERUSER PASSWORD CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE &...
GA-586T2 5.2. I/O & MEMORY MAP MEMORY MAP: [0000000-009FFFF] System memory used by DOS and application program. [00A0000-00BFFFF] Display buffer memory for VGA/ EGA/CGA/MONOCHROME adapter. [00C0000-00DFFFF] Reserved for I/O device BIOS ROM or RAM buffer. [00E0000-00EFFFF] Reserved for PCI device ROM.
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AT Technical Information NMI: Parity check error IRQ (H/W): 0 System TIMER interrupt from TIMER-0 1 KEYBOARD output buffer full 2 Cascade for IRQ 8-15 3 SERIAL port 2 4 SERIAL port 1 5 PARALLEL port 2 6 FLOPPY DISK adapter 7 PARALLEL port 1 8 RTC clock 9 Available...
GA-586T2 5.5. RTC & CMOS RAM MAP RTC & CMOS: Seconds Second alarm Minutes Minutes alarm Hours Hours alarm Day of week Day of month Month Year Status register A Status register B Status register C Status register D Diagnostic status byte...
Appendix A: Post Message APPENDIX A: POST MESSAGE When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP will be shown in the information box at the bottom.
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GA-586T2 Ö DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP Type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS definition. Run Setup to re-configure the drive type correctly. Ö DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color.
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Appendix A: Post Message Ö ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER Cannot initialize controller. Make sure the cord is correctly and firmly installed in the bus. Be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in Setup. Also check to see if any jumper needs to be set correctly in the hard drive.
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GA-586T2 Ö MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT Memory has been added or removed since the last boot. In EISA mode use Configuration Utility to re-configure the memory configuration. In ISA mode enter Setup and enter the new memory size in the memory fields.
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Appendix A: Post Message Ö Should Have ISA Board But Not Found PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The board installed is not responding to the ID request, or no board ID has been found in the indicated slot. When this error appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
GA-586T2 APPENDIX B: POST CODES EISA POST codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST codes are typically output to port address 80h. POST Name Description Turn Off Chipset OEM Specific-Cache control. Cache Processor Test 1 Processor Status (1 FLAGS) Verification.
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Appendix B: Post Codes Setup low memory Early chip set initialization. Memory presence test. OEM chip set routines. Clear low 64 K of memory. Test first 64 K memory. Early Cache Cyrix CPU initialization. Initialization Cache initialization. Setup Interrupt Initialize first 120 interrupt vectors with Vector Table SPURIOUS_INT-HDLR and initialize INT 00h-1Fh according to INT_TBL.
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GA-586T2 Test Stuck NMI Verify NMI can be cleared. Bits (Parity/IO Check) Display CPU clock. 1B-1E Reserved Set EISA Mode If EISA non-volatile memory checksum is good, execute EISA initialization. If not, execute ISA tests an clear EISA mode flag.
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Appendix B: Post Codes Reserved Reserved 48-4D Reserved Manufacturing Reboot if Manufacturing POST Loop pin is set. POST Loop or Otherwise display any messages (i.e., any non-fatal Display Messages errors that were detected during POST) and enter Setup. Security Check Ask password security (optional).
GA-586T2 APPENDIX D: PROBLEM SHEET 1. Customer Data Tel. No. Name Fax. No. Address Purchase Date 2. Mainboard Date Rev. No. Model NO. Serial No. 3. System Configuration CPU Type: CPU Brand: CPU Speed: q 16 q 32 MB DRAM Type:...
Appendix E: FCC Document APPENDIX E: FCC DOCUMENT FCC Compliance Statement: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device , Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
GA-586T2 APPENDIX F: CE DOCUMENT Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Trading GMBH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board...
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