DFI G586SPB AIO User manual

G586SPBAIO
Rev.A+
System Board
User’s Manual
- 32060802 -

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.
The manufacturer makes no warranties with respect to this documenta-
tion and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability, quality, or
fitness for any particular purpose. The information in this document is
subject to change without notice. The manufacturer reserves the right to
make revisions to this publication and to make changes to any and/or
all parts of its content, at any time, without obligation to notify any per-
son or entity of such changes. Further, the manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

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.................................................15
Cache Memory.................................................................15
Installing the Cache Module...........................................16
Jumper Settings for Cache.............................................16
Cacheable Memory......................................................17
CPU Installation................................................................17
Jumper Settings for CPUs..............................................18
Installing Upgrade CPUs................................................20
Jumper Settings for Password Clear.......................................23
Jumper Settings for Display Type...........................................23
Jumper Settings for PS/2 Mouse...........................................24
Jumper Settings for Internal/External Battery...........................24
Built-in Ports.....................................................................25
Serial Ports.................................................................25
PS/2 Mouse Port..........................................................26
Parallel Port ................................................................26
Floppy Disk Drive Controller...........................................27
IDE Hard Disk Interface.................................................27
VGA Port....................................................................29
Installing Expansion Cards...................................................29
Chapter 3: Software Installation...............................................30
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility...........................................30
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................31
BIOS Features Setup....................................................35
Chipset Features Setup.................................................39
Power Management Setup.............................................41
PNP/PCI Configuration..................................................44

Load BIOS Defaults......................................................46
Load Setup Defaults.....................................................46
Integrated Peripherals...................................................46
Supervisor Password....................................................49
User Password............................................................49
IDE HDD Auto Detection................................................50
HDD Low Level Format .................................................52
Save & Exit Setup........................................................53
Exit Without Saving.......................................................53
System Error Report ..........................................................54
Driver Installation...............................................................55
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Checklist.............................................56
Appendix A: Types of Modules......................................................60
Appendix B: Memory and I/O Maps................................................61
Appendix C: Connectors..............................................................63

The G586SPB AIO, equipped with a 321-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
CPU socket, is a Pentium processor-class system board supporting In-
tel Pentium CPUs running at 75MHz, 90MHz, 100MHz, 120MHz,
133MHz, 150MHz, 166MHz and 200MHz frequencies. The G586SPB
AIO also supports future Pentium OverDrive processors and AMD-K5
PR75/PR90/PR100 CPUs.
The G586SPB AIO can support 8MB to 256MB of system memory. It is
equipped with 4 SIMM sockets using EDO or fast page mode x32
DRAM. This system board also supports pipeline burst SRAM and pro-
vides easy cache upgrades using a 256KB cache module.
The G586SPB AIO comes with a built-in video accelerator. The VGA
controller can display graphic resolutions up to 1024x768, 256 colors
with 1MB DRAM and up to 1280x1024, 256 colors with 2MB DRAM.
The built-in VGA function also supports VESA DDC1 and DDC2B Plug
and Play monitors.
The G586SPB AIO design is based on the Peripheral Component Inter-
connect (PCI) local bus and Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) stan-
dards. It is equipped with 3 dedicated PCI slots and 4 dedicated 16-bit
ISA slots.
The G586SPB AIO board has two bus master PCI IDE connectors. Bus
mastering 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, one PS/2 or AT keyboard connector and one IrDA connector for
wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices.
Chapter 1
Introduction

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Features and Specifications
PROCESSOR
•IntelPentium75/90/100/120/133/150/166/200MHz
•Future Pentium OverDrive processor
•AMD-K5 PR75/PR90/PR100 and future AMD-K5 CPUs
CHIPSET
•SiS 5596: PCI, memory and VGA controller
•SiS 5513: PCI system I/O
CACHE MEMORY
•Supports 256KB or 512KB pipeline burst, direct map write-back
cache installed on the system board
•One 160-pin cache module slot, COAST 2.x standard
•Onboard 256KB: upgradeable with a 256KB cache module for a
maximum of 512KB cache
SYSTEM MEMORY
•8MB to 256MB memory
•Four 72-pin SIMM sockets
•Unified Memory Architecture: 64-bit main memory is shared between
the CPU and the graphics controller
•Uses EDO or fast page mode x32 DRAM (60ns or 70ns)
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 compliant
GRAPHICS ACCELERATOR
•Accelerated 64-bit graphics controller
•Built-in video accelerator
•Supports VESA DDC1 and DDC2B

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•Graphics resolutions
1MB:640x480, 16M colors, 60Hz, NI
800x600, 64K colors, 60Hz, NI
1024x768, 256 colors, up to 75Hz, NI
2MB:640x480, 16M colors, 75Hz, NI
800x600, 16M colors, 75Hz, NI
1024x768, 64K colors, 75Hz, NI
1280x1024, 256 colors, 60Hz, NI
•VGA drivers and utilities
Power management utility
VESA Video BIOS Extensions (VBE)
Windows 95 - supports DirectDraw
Windows 3.1- supports DCI
Windows NT (optional)
OS/2 2.x/Warp (optional)
PCI IDE INTERFACE
•Supports fast Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE
•DMA Mode 2 Bus Master IDE
•Two IDE connectors to control four drives (e.g. two HDDs, one tape
drive and one CD-ROM)
•Bus mastering reduces CPU use during disk transfer
•ATAPI IDE CD-ROM supported
INTEGRATED I/O
•Two NS16C550A-compatible enhanced serial ports
•One SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port
•Supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB floppy drives
•One IrDA TX/RX header
•Two USB connectors supported in future revision
CPU SOCKET
•321-pin ZIF socket (Intel Socket 7)
CONNECTORS
•1 IrDA TX/RX connector
•2 serial ports
•1 parallel port
•2 IDE connectors
•1 floppy connector

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•1 analog VGA port
•1 VGA feature connector
•1 PS/2 mouse port
•1 PS/2 or AT keyboard connector
EXPANSION SLOTS
•3 dedicated PCI slots
•4 dedicated 16-bit ISA slots
PCB
•4 layers
•26cm (10.24") x 22cm (8.66")
Package Checklist
The G586SPB AIO package contains the following items:
•The G586SPB AIO system board
•The G586SPB AIO 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 card-edge bracket with an analog VGA port cable
•One IDE driver diskette
•One set of VGA driver diskettes
•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 G586SPB AIO 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 in-
stalling the system board, obtain the memory you plan to install. Please
refer to the information on pages 13 and 14 for the number and type of
memory 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 G586SPB AIO 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 the 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 G586SPB AIO system board, the following out-
lines 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
•One small nutdriver