DFI G586IPC User manual

G586IPC
Rev. 0 +
System Board
User’s Manual
-D30160229-

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.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-
stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Notice:
1.The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
2.Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the
emission limits.

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.................................................14
Cache Memory.................................................................15
Installing the Cache Module...........................................15
CPU Installation................................................................16
Jumper Settings for CPU...............................................16
Installing Upgrade CPUs................................................17
Jumper Settings for Password Clear and Display Type...............21
Built-in Ports.....................................................................22
Serial Ports.................................................................22
PS/2 Mouse Port..........................................................23
Parallel Port ................................................................23
Floppy Disk Drive Controller...........................................23
IDE Hard Disk Interface.................................................24
Installing Expansion Cards...................................................26
Chapter 3: Software Installation...............................................27
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility...........................................27
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................28
BIOS Features Setup....................................................30
Chipset Features Setup.................................................31
Power Management Setup.............................................32
PCI Configuration Setup................................................33
Load BIOS Defaults......................................................33
Load Setup Defaults.....................................................33
I/O Configuration Setup.................................................34
Supervisor Password....................................................34
User Password............................................................35
IDE HDD Auto Detection................................................36

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Save & Exit Setup........................................................39
Exit Without Saving.......................................................39
System Error Report ..........................................................40
IDE Device Drivers.............................................................42
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Checklist.............................................43
Appendix A: Types of SIM Modules................................................44
Appendix B: Memory and I/O Maps................................................45
Appendix C: PCI I/O Pin Assignments............................................47
Appendix D: ISA I/O Pin Assignments............................................48
Appendix E: System Overview......................................................49
Appendix F: Connector Pin Assignments.......................................51
Appendix G: Award BIOS Hard Disk Table.......................................58

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The G586IPC, equipped with a 321-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) CPU
socket, is a fast Pentium processor system board supporting Intel
Pentium CPUs running at 75MHz, 90MHz, 100MHz, 120MHz, 133MHz,
150MHz and 166MHz frequencies. The G586IPC also supports Cyrix
P120+, P133+, P150+, and P166+ CPUs.
The G586IPC uses the Intel 82430HX chipset. It supports Error Check-
ing and Correction (ECC) that performs single bit error correction and
parity check for multi-bit error detection.
The G586IPC can support 8MB to 256MB of system memory using
EDO or fast page mode x32 or x36 DRAM. This system board also
supports pipeline burst SRAM and provides easy cache upgrade using
256KB or 512KB cache modules.
The G586IPC design is based on the Peripheral Component Intercon-
nect (PCI) local bus and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) stan-
dards. It is equipped with 3 dedicated PCI slots, 3 dedicated 16-bit ISA
slots and 1 shared PCI/ISA slot.
The G586IPC board has two bus master PCI IDE connectors. Bus mas-
tering reduces CPU use during disk transfer. This system board is also
equipped with two NS16C550A-compatible serial ports, an SPP/ECP/
EPP parallel port, a floppy disk drive controller, one PS/2 mouse port
and one PS/2 or AT keyboard connector.
Chapter 1
Introduction

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Features and Specifications
Processor
•Intel Pentium™ 75/90/100/120/133/150/166MHz
•Future Pentium™ OverDrive Processor
•Cyrix P120+, P133+, P150+, P166+
Chipset
•Intel 82430HX PCIset
Cache Memory
•Supports 0KB, 256KB or 512KB pipeline burst, direct map write-
back cache
•One 160-pin cache module slot
•Two options:
-0KB onboard: upgradeable with 256KB or 512KB cache module
-256KB onboard: upgradeable with 256KB cache module for a
maximum of 512KB cache
System Memory
•Four 72-pin SIMM sockets
•8MB to 256MB onboard memory
•Uses EDO or fast page mode x32 or x36 DRAM, 60 or 70 ns, 5V
•ECC and Parity Check supported
BIOS
•Award BIOS, Windows 95 Plug and Play compatible
•Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades
Energy Efficient Design
•System power management supported
•CPU stopped clock control
•Hardware supports SMI green mode
•Microsoft/Intel APM 1.1 compliant
•External power management switch supported
PCI IDE Interface
•PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to
16.6MB/sec.)

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•DMA Mode 2 Bus Master IDE (data transfer rate up to 22.2MB/
sec.)
•Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer
•ATAPI IDE CD-ROM supported
Integrated I/O
•SMC super I/O controller
•Two NS16C550A-compatible high speed UARTS
•One SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port
•Supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB floppy
drives
•Universal Serial Bus*
Two connectors onboard
•IrDA TX/RX header*
CPU Socket
•321-pin ZIF socket (Intel Socket 7)
•Supports future low-voltage (2.5V) CPUs
Connectors
•2 serial ports
•1 parallel port
•2 IDE connectors
•1 floppy connector
•1 PS/2 mouse port
•1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard connector or AT keyboard connector
Expansion Slots
•3 dedicated PCI slots
•3 dedicated 16-bit ISA slots
•1 shared PCI/ISA slot
PCB
•4 layers, Baby AT form factor
•25cm (9.84") x 22cm (8.66")
* Supported in future revision.

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Package Checklist
The G586IPC package contains the following items:
•The G586IPC system board
•The G586IPC 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
•One card-edge bracket with serial and mouse port cables
•One set of IDE drivers
•Cache module (optional)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer or sales representative for assistance.

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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
This chapter summarizes the steps to install the G586IPC 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 memory chart on page 14 for the number and type of SIM modules
needed for the amount of memory you require.
Preparing the Area
Before unpacking the system board, make sure the location you have
selected is relatively free of dust and static electricity. Excessive expo-
sure to dust, static electricity, direct sunlight, excessive humidity, ex-
treme cold, and water can damage the operational capabilities of your
system board. Avoid placing the unit on surfaces such as carpeted
floors. These areas also attract static electricity which can damage
some circuits on your system board.
Make sure the power source has a properly grounded, three-pronged
socket. It is essential that the power connection be properly grounded
for correct functioning of your system board. For further protection, we
recommend that you use a surge suppressor. This will protect the sys-
tem board from damage that may result from a power surge on the
electrical line.
Move items that generate magnetic fields away from your system board
since magnetic fields can also damage your system board. Once you
have selected the ideal location, unpack the G586IPC system board
carefully.
Handling the System Board
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your system board even before
installing it in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage
computer components without causing any signs of physical damage.
You must take extra care in handling the system board to ensure
against electrostatic build-up.

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Static Electricity Precautions
1.To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the board in its anti-static
bag until you are ready to install it.
2.Wear an antistatic wrist strap.
3.Do all preparation work on a static-free surface with system board
components facing up.
4.Hold the system board only by its edges. Be careful not to touch
any of the components, contacts or connections, especially gold
contacts, on the board.
5.Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors.
Hold modules and connectors by their ends.
Warning:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives,
add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction
procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is
not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an anti-
static wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.
If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the
system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.
Installing the System Board
If you are installing the G586IPC system board, the following outlines
the basic installation steps. Before installing the system board into your
system unit, you should prepare the tools you will need.
You will need:
•One medium size, flat-bladed screwdriver
•One medium Phillips screwdriver
•One needle-nosed pliers
1.Unlock your system unit. Turn off the power and disconnect all
power cords and cables.