DFI G586OP User manual

G586OPA
Rev. 0 +
System Board
User’s Manual
-D26250525-

vCopyright1995byDFI,Inc.
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DFI is a registered trademark, and G586OPA is a
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marks of their respective companies.

vFCC 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 interfer-
ence 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 installation. 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 operate the
equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.

v Table of Contentsv
Introduction ..............................................................................
Features and Specifications .........................................
Package Checklist ........................................................
Installation Overview ...............................................................
Preparing the Area ..............................................................
Handling the System Board ................................................
Tips in Handling the System Board ..............................
Hardware Installation...........................................................
Memory Installation .......................................................
Installing the Modules ............................................
Board Configuration ......................................................
Jumper Settings for Flash EPROM, PS/2 Mouse
and Display Type....................................................
Jumper Settings for Parallel Port ...........................
Cache Configuration .....................................................
Jumper Settings for Cache Memory ......................
CPU Installation ............................................................
Jumper Settings for CPU .......................................
Installing Upgrade CPUs .......................................
Built-in Ports ........................................................................
Serial Ports ...................................................................
Parallel Port ..................................................................
Floppy Disk Drive Connector ........................................
IDE Hard Disk Connector .............................................
PS/2 Mouse Port ...........................................................
Installing Expansion Cards ..................................................
Installing the System Board ................................................
1-1
1-2
1-5
2-1
2-1
2-2
2-2
2-3
2-3
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-11
2-13
2-14
2-17
2-18
2-21
2-26
2-27
2-28
2-30
2-31
2-34
2-35
2-36

3-1
3-2
3-2
3-5
3-7
3-8
3-9
3-16
3-17
3-17
3-18
3-19
3-20
4-1
5-1
A-1
B-1
C-1
D-1
E-1
F-1
G-1
Initial Setup Program ..............................................................
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utilities .....................................
Standard CMOS Setup .................................................
BIOS Features Setup ....................................................
Chipset Features Setup ................................................
Power Management Setup ...........................................
PCI Configuration Setup ...............................................
Load BIOS Defaults ......................................................
Load Setup Defaults .....................................................
Password Setting ..........................................................
IDE HDD Auto Detection ..............................................
Save & Exit Setup .........................................................
Exit Without Saving .......................................................
IDE Device Drivers ..................................................................
Troubleshooting Checklist .....................................................
Appendix A:Types of Modules ..............................................
Appendix B:System Error Report .........................................
Appendix C:Memory & I/O Maps ..........................................
Appendix D:PCI I/O Pin Assignments ..................................
Appendix E:ISA I/O Pin Assignments ..................................
Appendix F:Connector Pin Assignments ............................
Appendix G:Award BIOS Hard Disk Table ...........................

PCI/ISASystemBoard
1-1 uIntroduction
vIntroduction
The G586OPA system board offers several advanced
features integrated into the system board. Its design is
based on the new Peripheral Component Interconnect
(PCI) local bus and Industry Standard Architecture
(ISA) standards.
The G586OPA supports a 320-pin Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) CPU socket for PentiumTM processors running at
75MHz, 90MHz, 100MHz, 120MHz or 133MHz fre-
quency. This ZIF socket allows users to easily upgrade
their CPUs. It also supports a Flash EPROM for easy
BIOS upgrades. Flash EPROM is a memory chip for the
storage of BIOS which can be erased in bulk or modi-
fied using a software utility.
The G586OPA is equipped with three PCI slots, three
ISA slots and one shared PCI/ISA slot.
Equipped with two built-in PCI IDE connectors, the
G586OPA system board can control four drives and
supports fast Mode 3 hard drives and hard drives larger
than 528MB under DOS. The system board is also
equipped with two NS16550-compatible serial ports, an
ECP/EPP parallel port, a floppy disk drive controller,
and one mini-DIN-6 connector for the PS/2 mouse.
The G586OPA can support 2MB to 128MB of memory
using 256Kx36, 512Kx36, 1Mx36, 2Mx36, 4Mx36 and
8Mx36 72-pin SIM modules.

G586OPA
Features and Specifications
Introduction u1-2
Processor
•Intel PentiumTM 75/90/100/120/133MHz
Chipset
•OPTI: Viper chipset
82C556 -data buffer
82C557 -system controller
82C558 -Integrated Peripheral Controller
Energy Efficient Design
•Supports 3.3V CPUs
•Supports system power management
•Supports CPU stopped clock
Power Management
•Three power-saving stages: Doze, Standby and
Suspend
•Microsoft APM 1.1 supported
•EPA Energy Star compliant design
PCI IDE Interface
•Fast PCI local-bus interface
•Supports Mode 3 (enhanced IDE) hard drives
•Two IDE connectors to control four drives (e.g. two
HDDs, one tape drive and one CD-ROM)
•Uses NS PC87410 PCI IDE chip
Super I/O Interface
•Two NS16C550A-compatible serial ports
•PS/2 mouse port
•One parallel port with EPP and ECP support
•Supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and
2.88MB floppy drives
•Uses NS PC87332VF super-I/O controller

PCI/ISASystemBoard
1-3 uIntroduction
BIOS
•Award Plug & Play BIOS
•Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades
•Supports IDE HDDs larger than 528MB under DOS
(LBA mode only)
Architecture
•PCI/ISA
Cache Memory
•256K, 512K or 1MB direct map write-back or
write-through cache
•Uses 32Kx8, 64Kx8 or 128Kx8 SRAM
•Supports 3.3V or 3V/5V mixed mode SRAM
Memory Onboard
•Up to 128MB
•Four 72-pin SIMM sockets
•Supports single and/or double density SIMMs
•256Kx36, 512Kx36, 1Mx36, 2Mx36, 4Mx36 or
8Mx36 SIMMs
•Supports 60ns or 70ns fast page mode DRAM
Expansion Slots
•Three dedicated PCI slots
•One shared PCI/ISA slot
•Three dedicated 16-bit ISA slots
Due to the height of the heat sink, once the 3.3V
Pentium Upgrade Processor is in place, you cannot
install full-length add-in cards in slot connectors 1, 2
& 4 (ISA), and 1 & 2 (PCI). These slots are limited
to 2/3 length of add-in cards.

G586OPA
ZIF Socket
•320-pin ZIF socket (Intel Socket 5)
Board Dimensions
•33cm (12.87") x 22cm (8.58")
Baby AT form factor
Introduction u1-4

PCI/ISASystemBoard
1-5 uIntroduction
Package Checklist
The G586OPA package contains the following items:
•The G586OPA system board
•The G586OPA user’s manual
•Two IDE driver diskettes
•One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable
•Two 40-pin IDE hard disk cables
•One 25-pin printer port cable for chassis mounting
•One card-edge bracket with serial and mouse port
cables
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please
contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

G586OPA
InstallationOverview u 2-1
vInstallation Overview
This chapter summarizes the steps in installing the
G586OPA 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 pages 2-3
and 2-4, 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 exposure to dust, static
electricity, direct sunlight, excessive humidity, extreme
cold, and water can damage the operational capabilities
of your system board. Avoid placing the unit on soft
surfaces such as beds and carpeted floors which can
hinder air circulation. These areas also attract static
electricity which can damage some circuits on your
system board.
Make sure that 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 system 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

PCI/ISASystemBoard
2-2 uInstallation Overview
ideal location, unpack the G586OPA system board
carefully.
Handling the System Board
It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your system
board even before installing it to your system unit.
Static electrical discharge can damage computer compo-
nents without causing any signs of physical damage.
You must take extra care in handling the system board
to ensure against electrostatic build-up.
Tips in Handling the System Board
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 wriststrap.
3) Do all preparation work on a static-free surface with
components facing up.
4) Hold the system board by its edges only. 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 upgrade
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

G586OPA
Installation Overview u2-3
ESD portection by wearing an antistatic 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.
Hardware Installation
Memory Installation
The G586OPA system board can support 2MB to
128MB of memory using HSIM modules. HSIM is an
acronym for High Density Single In-line Memory.
A SIM module consists of several RAM chips soldered
onto a small circuit board. A SIM module connects to
the system board via a 72-pin card-edge connector.
The SIM sockets are divided into two banks on the
system board. The G586OPA system board uses
256Kx36, 512Kx36, 1Mx36, 2Mx36, 4Mx36 and
8Mx36 HSIM modules.
You will need 2 or 4 pieces of SIM modules, depending
on the amount of memory you intend to install. Your
system board can be configured with 2MB, 4MB, 6MB,
8MB, 10MB, 12MB, 16MB, 18MB, 20MB, 24MB,
32MB, 34MB, 36MB, 40MB, 48MB, 64MB, 66MB,
68MB, 72MB, 80MB, 96MB or 128MB of onboard
memory.
To install the SIM modules, first populate Bank 0 and
then Bank 1. Failure to do so will cause the system
board to work improperly.

PCI/ISASystemBoard
2-4 uInstallation Overview
The following table summarizes the bank locations and
modules needed for the corresponding memory sizes.
Each bank consists of 2 SIMM sockets.
MemorySizeBank0Bank1
2MB256Kx36-
4MB256Kx36256Kx36
4MB512Kx36-
6MB256Kx36512Kx36
8MB512Kx36512Kx36
8MB1Mx36-
10MB256Kx361Mx36
12MB512Kx361Mx36
16MB1Mx361Mx36
16MB2Mx36-
18MB256Kx362Mx36
20MB512Kx362Mx36
24MB1Mx362Mx36
32MB2Mx362Mx36
32MB4Mx36-
34MB256Kx364Mx36
36MB512Kx364Mx36
40MB1Mx364Mx36
48MB2Mx364Mx36
64MB4Mx364Mx36
64MB8Mx36-
66MB256Kx368Mx36
68MB512Kx368Mx36
72MB1Mx368Mx36
80MB2Mx368Mx36
96MB4Mx368Mx36
128MB8Mx368Mx36

G586OPA
InstallationOverview u 2-5
NS
PC87332VF
OPTi
82C558
NS
PC87410OPTi
82C557
OPTi
82C556
Socket 5
(ZIF Socket)
Locations of the SIM Sockets on the System Board
Pin 1 of the SIMM socket
SM1
SM2
SM3
SM4
Bank 1
Bank 0

PCI/ISASystemBoard
Installing the Modules
A SIM module simply snaps into a socket on the system
board. Pin 1 of the SIM module must correspond with
Pin 1 of the socket.
2-6 uInstallation Overview
1. Position the HSIM module above the socket with the
“notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the
socket.
2. Seat the module at a 45oangle into the bank. Make
sure it is completely seated. Tilt the module upright
until it locks in place in the socket.

G586OPA
InstallationOverview u 2-7
Board Configuration
The G586OPA is designed with jumpers and connectors
onboard. Make sure that the jumpers are set correctly
before installing the system board into your system unit.
JP3JP5
JP4JP6
JP7
ISA Slot
ISA Slot
PL1PL2JP1
JP2
J2
J4
J3
J6
J7
J10
J9
Socket 5
(ZIF Socket)
JP22
JP14
JP15
JP16
JP17
JP9
JP13
JP11
J17
J19
J18
PCI 2 - Master/Slave
PCI 3 - Master/Slave
PCI 1 - Master/Slave
NS
PC87332VF
NS
PC87410OPTi
82C557
OPTi
82C558
J16
JP8
Flash
EPROM
ISA Slot
ISA Slot
Locations of Jumpers and Connectors
on the G586OPA System Board
PCI 4 - Slave
OPTi
82C556
J13
J21
J11
J12J23J25
J22
J24
JP18
J20
J8

PCI/ISASystemBoard
Jumper Settings
2-8 uInstallation Overview
Jumper Settings for Flash EPROM, PS/2 Mouse and Display Type
ISA Slot
ISA Slot
Socket 5
(ZIF Socket)
J17
J18
PCI 2 - Master/Slave
PCI 3 - Master/Slave
PCI 1 - Master/Slave
OPTi
82C558
J16
ISA Slot
PCI 4 - Slave
Locations of Jumpers J16, J17 and J18
on the G586OPA System Board
ISA Slot

G586OPA
InstallationOverview u 2-9
Jumper J16
Flash EPROM Voltage
The G586OPA supports 5 Volt and 12 Volt Flash
EPROM. Set Jumper J16 according to the voltage of the
Flash EPROM installed on the system board. Refer to
page 2-7 for the locaton of the Flash EPROM.
321 321
Jumper J17
PS/2 Mouse
The G586OPA package includes a card-edge bracket
with serial and mouse port. The PS/2 mouse port uses
IRQ12. If you set Jumper J17 to IRQ12 enable, make
sure you connect the PS/2 mouse port to Connector JP9.
When IRQ12 is disabled and a PS/2 mouse is not used,
the IRQ12 interrupt is available for other devices.
Off:IRQ12Disabled
On:IRQ12Enabled
(Default)
2-3On:12VFlash
EPROM
1-2On:5VFlash
EPROM
(Default)

PCI/ISASystemBoard
2-10 uInstallation Overview
Jumper J18
Display Type Select
Jumper J18 sets the display adapter to color or mono.
This jumper must match the type of display adapter
installed. If you change your video adapter, make sure
this jumper is changed accordingly.
321 321
1-2On:Mono2-3On:Color
(Default)