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Rev. A+
System Board
User' s Manual
- 33170114 -

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  • Page 1 586STE Rev. A+ System Board User’ s Manual - 33170114 -...
  • 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 ..............14 Cache Memory ..............16 Jumper Settings for CMOS Clear ..........17...
  • Page 4 Supervisor Password ............48 User Password ............49 IDE HDD Auto Detection ..........49 HDD Low Level Format ..........52 Save & Exit Setup ............52 Exit Without Saving............53 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ........53 System Error Report ............56 IDE Device Drivers .............58 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Checklist ........5 9 Appendix A: Types of Modules ..........

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    6x86™ & 6x86L P120+/P133+/P150+/P166+, and AMD-K5 PR75/PR90/ PR100/PR120/PR133. The 586STE supports 8MB to 256MB of system memory using EDO or fast page mode DRAM. It is equipped with four 72-pin SIMM sockets which allow you to install x32 SIMMs. The system board also supports 256KB or 512KB pipeline/linear burst SRAM.

  • Page 6: Features And Specifications

    Features and Specifications PROCESSOR ® • Intel Pentium Processor with MMX™ Technology - 166/200MHz ® • Intel Pentium 75/90/100/120/133/150/166/200MHz ® • Future Intel Pentium OverDrive processors ® ® • Cyrix /IBM 6x86™ & 6x86L P120+/P133+/P150+/P166+ - Linear burst mode supported •...
  • Page 7 PCI IDE INTERFACE • PIO Modes 3 and 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 586STE package contains the following items: • The 586STE system board • The 586STE user’ s manual • Serial, mouse and printer port cables Option 1: - One card-edge bracket with a 9-pin and 25-pin serial port cables...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter summarizes the steps to install the 586STE 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. Please refer to the information on pages 14 and 15 for the number and type of memory modules needed for the amount of memory you require.

  • Page 10: Installing The System Board

    ESD protection. Installing the System Board If you are installing the 586STE 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 586STE 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 and 10 for proper handling techniques.

  • Page 12: Board Layout

    Board Layout...
  • Page 13 Jumpers Refer to JP1-JP6, JP9-JP11, JP14 pages 19-21 Intel, Cyrix/IBM and AMD processors JP13 - CMOS Clear page 17 Sockets Refer to SM1 to SM4 - SIMM sockets pages 14-15 U1 - ZIF socket pages 22-24 Expansion slots Refer to page 30 PCI Slots 1, 2, 3, 4 - 32-bit PCI slots page 30...

  • Page 14: System Memory

    (Bank 0 or Bank 1) but you must populate one bank first before going to the next bank. The 586STE system board can support 8MB to 256MB of memory us- ing 1MBx32, 2MBx32, 4MBx32, 8MBx32, or 16MBx32 72-pin SIMMs.
  • Page 15 Bank 0 Bank 1 SIMM2 Memory Size SIMM1 SIMM3 SIMM4 4MBx32 32MB 4MBx32 — — — 32MB — 4MBx32 4MBx32 2MBx32 32MB 2MBx32 2MBx32 2MBx32 1MBx32 4MBx32 40MB 1MBx32 4MBx32 4MBx32 1MBx32 40MB 4MBx32 1MBx32 2MBx32 4MBx32 48MB 2MBx32 4MBx32 4MBx32 4MBx32 2MBx32...

  • Page 16: Cache Memory

    Tilt the module upright until it locks in place in the socket. Cache Memory The 586STE system board can support 256KB (32Kx32 x2) or 512KB (64Kx32 x2) pipeline/linear burst. Your system board may come with 256KB or 512KB cache mounted at locations U5 and U6 of the system board.

  • Page 17: Jumper Settings For Cmos Clear

    (default) CPU Installation The 586STE 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. Use a needle-nosed plier to move the jumpers if necessary.
  • Page 18 After setting these jumpers, the CPU will multiply the external bus clock by the frequency ratio to become the internal clock speed. Internal clock speed is the commonly used speed of the processors in the market and is the actual operating clock of the processor. external bus clock x frequency ratio = internal clock speed Jumper JP6 is used to set the cache burst mode of your processor.

  • Page 19: Jumper Settings For Intel ® Processors

    ® Jumper Settings for Intel Processors ® Ext. Bus JP10 JP11 Intel Processors JP10 JP11 75MHz 50MHz 3-4 On, 7-8 On 2-3 On 2-3 On 2-3 On 60MHz 3-4 On, 5-6 On 90/120/150MHz 1-2 On 2-3 On 2-3 On 66MHz* 1-2 On 2-3 On 100/133/166/200MHz...

  • Page 20: Jumper Settings For Cyrix ® /Ibm ® 6X86™ & 6X86L Processors

    ® ® Jumper Settings for Cyrix /IBM 6x86™ & 6x86L Processors ® ® JP11 Cyrix /IBM JP10 Ext. Bus JP10 Processors JP11 P120+ 50MHz 3-4 On, 7-8 On 2-3 On 2-3 On 2-3 On P133+ 2-3 On 2-3 On 1-2 On 55MHz 1-2 On 1-2 On...

  • Page 21: Jumper Settings For Amd-K5 Processors

    Jumper Settings for AMD-K5 Processors P-Rating/Core MHz Ext. Bus JP10 JP11 JP10 JP11 PR75/75MHz 50MHz 3-4 On, 7-8 On 2-3 On 2-3 On 2-3 On PR90/90MHz 60MHz 3-4 On, 5-6 On 1-2 On 2-3 On 2-3 On PR100/100MHz 1-2 On 66MHz 5-6 On 2-3 On...

  • Page 22: Installing Upgrade Cpus

    Installing Upgrade CPUs The 586STE is equipped with a 321-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket at location U1 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 23 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 24: Installing A Fan/Heatsink For Cyrix ® Cpus

    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 25 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 26: Built-In Ports

    1 of those connectors. Serial Ports The 586STE is equipped with two serial ports at locations J3 (COM 2) and J5 (COM 1) of the system board. These built-in serial ports are RS- 232C asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.

  • Page 27: Parallel Port

    Parallel Port The 586STE system board has a standard printer port (J4) for interfac- ing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP modes. You can set the port’ s mode in the Integrated Peripherals setup of the Award BIOS (Refer to Chapter 3).

  • Page 28: Ide Hard Disk Interface

    Drive A. IDE Hard Disk Interface The 586STE system board is equipped with two PCI IDE shrouded headers that will interface four Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Elec- tronics) hard disk drives.
  • Page 29 In a few cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not function properly when used together. The problem lies in the hard drives, not the 586STE system board. Preparing an IDE Drive for Use IDE disk drives are already low-level formatted, with any bad-track er- rors entered, when shipped by the drive manufacturer.

  • Page 30: Installing Expansion Cards

    Master mode. Installing Expansion Cards The 586STE system board is equipped with 3 dedicated PCI slots, 2 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 31: 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 32: Standard Cmos Setup

    ROM PCI/ISA BIOS(2A5IHD4A) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION HDD LOW LEVEL FORMAT SAVE & EXIT SETUP LOAD FAIL-SAFE SETTINGS LOAD OPTIMAL SETTINGS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING...
  • Page 33 Time The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Displays hours from 00 to 23 Hour Minute Displays minutes from 00 to 59 Second Displays seconds from 00 to 59 Date The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>.
  • Page 34 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 IDE for the HDD &...
  • Page 35 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 36: 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 37 ! 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 38: Boot Sequence

    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 39: Security Option

    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 40: 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. Disabled Optional shadow is disabled. Chipset Features Setup This section gives you instructions on how to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset.

  • Page 41: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS(2A5IHD4A) POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Power Management : User Define IRQ3 (COM 2) : Enabled PM Control by APM : Yes IRQ4 (COM 1) : Enabled...

  • Page 42: Video Off Method

    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. (default) The system BIOS will ignore APM when initiating the Power Management mode. Video Off Option Always On The system BIOS will never turn off the screen.

  • Page 43: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    This is used to define the continuous HDD idle time that HDD Off elapses before the HDD enters the power saving mode (motor After 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 44: Resources Controlled By

    ROM PCI/ISA BIOS(2A5IHD4A) PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. :Auto PCI IRQ Actived By Level Resources Controlled By PCI IDE 2nd Channel Disabled :Disabled Reset Configuration Data PCI IDE IRQ Map To PCI-AUTO Primary IDE INT# Secondary IDE INT# ↑ ↓ → ← :Quit :Select Item :Help...

  • Page 45: Load Fail-Safe Settings

    PCI IDE 2nd Channel This allows you to designate an IDE controller card inserted into one of the PCI slots as your secondary IDE controller. Enabl e d The IDE controller card is designated as the secondary IDE controller. No IDE controller card occupying any of the PCI slots. Disabled PCI IDE IRQ Map To This category is used to configure your system to the type of IDE disk...

  • Page 46: Load Optimal Settings

    Load Optimal Settings The “ Load Optimal Settings” option loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM. Use the Setup default values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option on the main menu and press <Enter>. The mes- sage below will appear. Load Optimal Settings (Y/N)? N Type <Y>...
  • Page 47 To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below. 1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J2 of the 586STE system board. Refer to page 12 for the location of connector J2. 2. Set “ Infra Red (IR) Function” to the type of IrDA standard supported by your IrDA peripheral/device.

  • Page 48: Supervisor Password

    Onboard Parallel Port Selects the I/O address and IRQ for the onboard parallel port. 378H/IRQ7 3BCH/IRQ7 278H/IRQ5 Disables the onboard parallel port. Disabled Parallel Port Mode Selects the parallel port mode according to the type of printer device connected to your onboard parallel port. EPP/ECP Supervisor Password If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry,...

  • Page 49: User Password

    To delete or disable the password function, highlight “ Supervisor Pass- word” and press <Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu. User Password If you want another user to have access only to your system but not to setup, set a user’...
  • Page 50 Enter your choice, and press <Enter> to accept the parameters or press <Esc> to abort. The parameters of the hard disk will be displayed in the Standard CMOS Setup. Hard Drive Mode The system board supports three HDD modes: Normal, LBA and Large. If your hard disk drive does not support LBA mode, the “...
  • Page 51 During HDD accessing, the IDE controller will transform the logical ad- dress described by the sector, head and cylinder number into its own physical address inside the HDD. The maximum HDD size supported by the LBA mode is 8.4 gigabytes. It is obtained by the following formula.

  • Page 52: Hdd Low Level Format

    HDD Low Level Format The HDD Low Level Format utility is designed as a tool to save you time formatting your hard disk. It automatically looks for the necessary information of the drive you selected. This utility also searches for bad tracks and lists them for your reference.

  • Page 53: Exit Without Saving

    <Del> after memory testing is done. Desktop Management Interface (DMI) The 586STE 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 54: Using The Dmi Utility

    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. To do this, boot up from a system diskette without the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. “ REM” HIMEM.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS or press <F5>...
  • Page 55 4. Press <F10> to update the edited information into the flash ROM. Add DMI 1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu. 2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to add by using the ↑...

  • Page 56: System Error Report

    2. The following message will appear. Press [Enter] to select DMI file for save Press <Enter>. 3. Enter the directory and filename under which you would like the DMI file saved. 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 the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be...
  • Page 57 CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has be- come corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) Unable to reset floppy subsystem. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) Floppy type mismatch.

  • Page 58: 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 586STE system board, please refer to the “ Readme” file contained in the provided diskettes.

  • Page 59: 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 60 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, speakers or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display. The screen seems to be constantly wavering.
  • Page 61 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 62 2 . Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer. 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.

  • Page 63: Appendix A: Types Of Modules

    Appendix A Types of Modules SIMM Brand Chip Number 1MBx32 Fujitsu 81C1000A-70 1MBx32 M51440A-70 2MBx32 M511000B-70 2MBx32 424400-60 Micron 2MBx32 40447-60 2MBx32 TMS4400DJ-70 2MBx32 Micron MT4C4007-70 (EDO) 2MBx32 Micron MT4C4007-60 (EDO) 2MBx32 4218165-60 (EDO) Hitachi 4MBx32 7400AS-70 4MBx32 Fujitsu 8117400-70 4MBx32 Mitsubishi 422A06-70...

  • Page 64: 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 65 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 66: Appendix C Connectors

    Appendix C Connectors Connectors PS/2 mouse connector IrDA connector COM 2 serial port Parallel printer port COM 1 serial port Floppy disk controller connector Secondary IDE hard disk drive connector Primary IDE hard disk drive connector Turbo LED connector HD LED connector Green LED connector Green switch connector Reset switch connector...

  • Page 67: Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments J9 - Turbo LED connector J10 - HD LED connector Function Function LED Power LED Power Signal Signal J11 - Green LED connector J12 - Green switch connector Function Function LED Power Signal Signal Ground J14 - Speaker connector J13 - Reset switch connector Function Function...
  • Page 68 PL1 - Power connector Function Power Good +12V -12V Ground Ground Ground Ground...

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