DFI G586VPM/T User manual

G586VPM/T
Rev. C+
System Board
User’s Manual
-D30560709-

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.

Contents
Chapter1: Introduction................................................................. 5
FeaturesandSpecifications........................................................ 6
PackageChecklist .................................................................... 8
Chapter2:HardwareInstallation..................................................... 9
PreparingtheArea................................................................... 9
HandlingtheSystemBoard........................................................ 9
StaticElectricityPrecautions.................................................10
InstallingtheSystemBoard.......................................................10
BoardLayout..........................................................................12
SystemMemory......................................................................12
InstallingaSIMModule.......................................................13
MemoryConfiguration.........................................................13
CacheMemory.......................................................................14
InstallingtheCacheModule.................................................15
CPU Installation.....................................................................16
JumperSettingsforCPU.....................................................16
InstallingUpgradeCPUs......................................................18
JumperSettingsforPCISlot4....................................................22
JumperSettingsforParallelPort .................................................22
JumperSettingsforDisplay.......................................................23
JumperSettingsforPS/2Mouse.................................................23
FactoryTestingJumpers...........................................................24
Built-inPorts..........................................................................24
SerialPorts......................................................................24
PS/2MousePort ...............................................................25
ParallelPort......................................................................25
FloppyDiskDriveController.................................................25
IDEHardDiskInterface.......................................................26
InstallingExpansionCards........................................................27
Chapter3:InitialSetupProgram....................................................28
AwardBIOSCMOSSetupUtility.................................................28
StandardCMOSSetup........................................................29
BIOSFeaturesSetup..........................................................31
ChipsetFeaturesSetup.......................................................32
PowerManagementSetup...................................................33

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PCIConfigurationSetup......................................................33
LoadBIOSDefaults............................................................34
LoadSetupDefaults...........................................................34
PasswordSetting...............................................................35
IDEHDDAutoDetection......................................................36
HDDLowLevelFormat .......................................................36
Save&ExitSetup..............................................................37
ExitWithoutSaving............................................................37
IDEDeviceDrivers..................................................................38
Chapter4: TroubleshootingChecklist.............................................39
AppendixA:TypesofModules......................................................40
AppendixB:SystemErrorReport..................................................42
AppendixC:MemoryandI/OMaps.............................................. 45
AppendixD:PCII/OPinAssignments.......................................... 47
AppendixE:ISAI/OPinAssignments.......................................... 48
AppendixF:ConnectorPinAssignments.................................... 49
AppendixG:AwardBIOSHardDiskTable.................................... 54
AppendixH:SystemOverview.................................................... 57

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction
The G586VPM/T system board offers several advanced features inte-
grated into the system board. It supports a 320-pin Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) CPU socket for Intel Pentium™ 75/90/100/120/133/150/166/
200MHz CPUs Cyrix P120+/P133+/P150/P166+ CPUs and AMD K5
75/90MHz CPUs. The Cyrix CPUs support Linear burst mode, with
power supply supporting up to 10 ampere for CPU power consump-
tion. The ZIF socket allow users to easily upgrade their CPUs. The
G586VPM/T also supports Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades.
Flash EPROM is a memory chip for the storage of BIOS which can
be erased in bulk or modified using a software utility.
Equipped with two built-in Bus Master PCI Enhanced IDE connectors,
the G586VPM/T system board can control four drives and supports
fast PIO Modes 3 and 4 Enhanced IDE hard drives. Bus mastering
reduces CPU use during disk transfer. The system board is also
equipped with two NS16C550A-compatible serial ports, an SPP/EPP/
ECP, a floppy disk drive controller, and one mini-DIN-6 connector for
the PS/2 mouse.
The G586VPM/T can be configured to many different memory sizes
ranging from 4MB to 512MB using 256KBx32/36, 512KBx32/36,
1MBx32/36, 2MBx32/36, 4MBx32/36, 8MBx32/36 or 16MBx32/36 non-
parity/parity SIM modules.

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Features and Specifications
Processor
•Intel Pentium™ 75/90/100/120/133/150/166MHz CPUs
•Cyrix P120+, P133+, P150+ or P166+
-Linear burst mode supported
-Power supply: supports up to 10 ampere CPU power
consumption
•AMD K5 75/90MHz CPUs
Chipset
•VLSI Wildcat chipset
VLSI VL82C594 - system controller
VLSI VL82C595 - data buffer
VLSI VL82C597 - PCI bridge
Cache Memory
•One 160-pin cache module slot
•Supports 256KB or 512KB cache module
•Uses 3.3V pipeline burst SRAM
System Memory
•Up to 512MB
•Eight 72-pin single and/or double density SIMM sockets
•256KBx32/36, 512KBx32/36, 1MBx32/36, 2MBx32/36, 4MBx32/36,
8MBx32/36 or 16MBx32/36 non-parity/parity SIMMs
•60ns or 70ns fast page mode DRAM or EDO DRAM
BIOS
•Award Flash BIOS, Windows 95 Plug and Play compatible
•Supports Enhanced IDE HDDs larger than 528MB
Energy Efficient Design
•System Power Management supported
•Microsoft/Intel APM V1.1 compliant
•Highly efficient switching power circuit
•CPU stopped clock control

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PCI IDE Connectors
•CMD 646 Bus Master PCI IDE chip
•Two IDE connectors to control four drives
•PIO Modes 3 & 4 Enhanced IDE
•DMA Mode 2 Bus Master IDE
•ATAPI IDE CD-ROM supported
Integrated I/O
•Two NS16C550A-compatible high speed UARTs
•One SPP/EPP/ECP
•Supports 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB floppy drives
ZIF Socket
•One 320-pin ZIF socket
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
Expansion Slots
•3 dedicated PCI slots
•3 dedicated 16-bit ISA slots
•1 shared PCI/ISA slot
PCB
•6 layers, Baby AT form factor
•33cm (12.87") x 22cm (8.58")

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Package Checklist
The G586VPM/T package contains the following items:
•G586VPM/T system board
•G586VPM/T 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 IDE driver diskette
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 in installing the G586VPM/T sys-
tem 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 in-
stall. Please refer to the memory chart on pages 12 for the number
and type of SIM modules needed for the amount of memory you re-
quire.
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 G586VPM/T 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 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 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 G586VPM/T system board, the following out-
lines the basic installation instructions. 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-nose pliers
•One nut driver
1.Unlock your system unit. Turn off the power and disconnect all
power cords and cables.