FIC PT-2006 User manual

PT-2006
MAINBOARD
MANUAL
DOC No. : 15289
Rev. : A0
Date : 7, 1996
Part No. : 25-10526-00

Handling Precautions
Warning :
1. Static electricity may cause damage to the integrated circuits on the
mainboard.
Before handling any mainboard outside of its protective packaging,
ensure that there is no static electric charge in your body.
2. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
3. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Observe the following basic precautions when handling the mainboard or other
computer components:
■Wear a static wrist strap which fits around your wrist and is connected to a
natural earth ground.
■Touch a grounded or anti-static surface or a metal fixture such as a water
pipe.
■Avoid contacting the components on add-on cards, boards and modules and
with the “gold finger” connectors plugged into the expansion slot. It is best
to handle system components by their mounting bracket.
The above methods prevent static build-up and cause it to be discharged
properly.
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manufacturer, except for copies retained by the purchaser for personal archival purposes.
Notice

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Overview
The PT-2006 mainboard combines the advanced capabilities of the Intel
82430VX PCIset with a high-performance concurrent PCI local bus architecture
to provide the ideal platform for unleashing the unsurpassed speed and power of
the Intel Pentium processor.
This highly-flexible mainboard is designed to run a full range of Intel Pentium,
Cyrix 6x86, IBM 6x86and AMD-K5 processors, and can be easily upgraded
using its 321-pin ZIF socket. The processor’s advanced performance is
complemented by a second level write back Pipeline Burst SRAM cache of up to
512KB and main memory of up to 128MB DRAM. The main memory is
installed using the board’s four 72-pin SIMM sockets and one 168-pin DIMM
socket that accept a choice of lightning-fast synchronous DRAM (SDRAM),
high-speed EDO, or standard Fast Page Mode DRAM.
The PT-2006 integrates a full set of I/O features onboard, including two 16550A
UART compatible serial ports, one EPP/ECP capable parallel port, and one
Floppy Disk Drive controller. It also comes with a built in Enhanced IDE
controller that provides convenient, high-speed PCI Bus Master connections with
up to four IDE devices, including Hard Disk and CD-ROM drives. Three 16-bit
ISA slots and four 32-bit PCI slots provide ample room for further expansion.
The mainboard also features support for the state-of-the-art Universal Serial Bus
(USB) that provides ease-of-use and high-speed Plug & Play connections to
future USB compliant peripheral devices. The IrDA compliant serial port and
optional onboard SIR support further enhance system
I/O connectivity.
This chapter gives a you a brief overview of the PT-2006 mainboard. In addition
to basic information on the board’s main components and features, it also
provides advice on how to upgrade and expand it. For updated BIOS, drivers, or
product release information, please visit FIC’s home page at:
http://www.fic.com.tw.
Congratulations on your decision to adopt the PT-2006 mainboard. With its high-
speed PCI local bus architecture and ultra-fast I/O connections, the PT-2006
provides the ultimate solution for optimizing the performance of your high-end
system.
Chapter 1

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Main Features
The PT-2006 mainboard comes with the following high-performance features:
■Easy Installation
Award BIOS with support for Plug and Play, auto detection of
Hard Drive and IDE features, and MS Windows 95 compatible.
■Flexible Processor Support
The onboard 321-pin ZIF socket supports Intel Pentium (P54C) CPU speed
75/90/100/120/133/150/166/200 MHz processors/P54CT / P55C (optional
by splitting the voltage regulator).
Cyrix 6x86-P120+ (100 MHz) / 6x86-P133+ (110 MHz) / 6x86-P150+
(120 MHz) / 6x86-P166+ (133 MHz) processors / M2 series processors
upgrade.
IBM 6x86-P120+ (100 MHz) / 6x86-P133+ (110 MHz) / 6x86-P150+
(120 MHz) / 6x86-P166+ (133 MHz) processors / M2 series processors
upgrade.
AMD K5-PR75 (75 MHz) / K5-PR90 (90 MHz) / K5-PR100 (100 MHz) /
AMD K5-PR75 (75 MHz) / K5-PR90 (90 MHz) / K5-PR100 (100 MHz) /
K5-PR120 (90 MHz) / K5-PR133 (100 MHz) / K5-PR150 (120 MHz) /
K5-PR166 (133 MHz) processors.
■Leading Edge Chipset
Intel 82430VX chipset, including a CPU interface controller,
advanced cache controller, integrated DRAM controller, synchronous
ISA bus controller, PCI local bus interface, integrated power management
unit.
■Ultra-fast Level II Cache
Supports onboard 256KB/512KB synchronous PBSRAM direct-mapped
write-back cache memory and one SRAM module slot for expansion.
■Versatile Main Memory Support
Accepts up to 128MB RAM in two banks using 72-pin SIMMs of
4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB or using a 168-pin DIMM with support for SDRAM,
EDO, or Fast Page Mode memory.

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■ISA & PCI Expansion Slots
Three 16-bit ISA and four 32-bit non-shared PCI expansion slots provide all the
room you need to install a full range of add-on cards.
■USB Support
Onboard support for two Universal Serial Bus connectors via a plug-in
connector.
■Enhanced PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
Integrated Enhanced PCI local bus IDE controller with two connectors
supports up to four IDE devices such as Hard Disk, CD-ROM or Tape
Backup drives via two channels for high speed data throughput. This
controller supports PIO Modes 3 and 4, and DMA Mode 2 for optimized
system performance.
■Super Multi I/O
Integrated WB83877 Plug and Play Super I/O chipset features two 16550 UART
compatible serial ports, one EPP/ECP capable parallel port, one IR port, and one
Floppy Disk Drive connector.

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Package Checklist
Please check that your package contains all the items listed below. If you
discover any item is damaged or missing, please contact your vendor.
■The PT-2006 mainboard
■Serial port/parallel port cables with bracket
■Seriall port cable with bracket
■One IDE cable
■One floppy drive cable
■One SIR cable
■This user manual
■PS/2 mouse cable with bracket (Optional)

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Cables

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This User Manual
This manual is designed to guide you and facilitate your use of the PT-2006
mainboard. It contains a description of the design and features of the mainboard,
and also includes useful information for changing the configuration of the board
and the system it is installed in. The manual is divided into three chapters, which
contain the main body of information normally referred to by users.
■Chapter 1 - Overview
gives an overview of the mainboard and describes its major components and
features.
■Chapter 2 - Installation Procedures
gives instructions on how to set up the mainboard, including jumper settings and
CPU installation guide.
■Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup
briefly explains the mainboard’s BIOS system setup in general and tells you how
to run it and change the system configuration settings.
NOTE : The material in this manual is for information only and is subject to
change without notice. We reserve the right to make changes in the product
design without reservation and without notification to its users. We shall not
be liable for technical or editorial omissions made herein; nor for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of
this material.

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Something Interesting
This section provides useful information that you will need to know should you
decide to modify or upgrade the configuration of the mainboard and the system it
is installed in. If you do not have the confidence to upgrade the mainboard
yourself, we advise that you consult a qualified service technician for assistance.
The BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is the basic firmware that instructs the
computer how to operate. For the BIOS to work properly, there must be a record
of the computer’s hardware and configuration settings for it to refer to. This
record is created using the Setup Utility, a program that is stored permanently in
the BIOS ROM chip on the mainboard.
The system configuration record created by the Setup Utility is also stored on the
mainboard, but not permanently. This section of the memory it is stored is in the
NVRAM.
When you buy your computer, the system configuration record will already be
set and may in some cases differ from the basic defaults. The first time you use
your computer or when you need to re-configure your system, you should run the
Setup Utility and write down the settings.

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IRQ Functionality
As you read through this manual, you will see the term IRQ on a number of
occasions. It is important for you to know what this term means, particularly if
you intend to upgrade your system.
IRQ stands for Interrupt Request, the process in which an input or output device
tells the processor to temporarily interrupt its current task and immediately
process something from the source of the interrupt. When it has completed this,
the processor returns to the task it was already processing. Devices that need an
IRQ line to operate sometimes need to have exclusive use of that line.
A large number of add-on cards, such as sound cards and LAN cards, require the
use of an IRQ line to function. There is a total of 16 IRQs (IRQ0 to IRQ15)
available in a system, although some of them may already be in use by
components in the system such as the keyboard and mouse. Add-on cards that
need to use an IRQ draw from the unused group of IRQs. When installing a card
that uses an IRQ, it will have a default IRQ setting which you might have to
change if that IRQ is already in use and cannot be shared.
Both ISA and PCI add-on cards may need to use IRQs. System IRQs are
available to add-on cards installed on the ISA bus first; the remaining ones can
be used by cards installed on the PCI bus. There are two categories of ISA add-
on cards: so-called Legacy ISA cards, which need to be configured manually and
then installed in any available ISA slot; and Plug and Play (PnP) ISA cards,
which are configured automatically by the system. As a result, when you install
Legacy ISA cards, you have to carefully configure the system to ensure that the
installed cards do not conflict with each other by having the same IRQ. With PnP
cards, on the other hand, IRQs are assigned automatically from the ones
available in the system. In the case of PCI add-on cards, the BIOS automatically
assigns an IRQ card to the PCI slot the card is installed in.

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DMA Channels of ISA Cards
Some Legacy and PnP ISA add-on cards may also need to use a Direct Memory
Access (DMA) channel. DMA assignments for this mainboard are handled in the
same way as the IRQ assignment process outlined above. For more information,
please refer to Chapter 3 of this manual.
Enhanced IDE
This mainboard features an integrated Enhanced IDE controller that provides
convenient, high-speed connections with up to four IDE devices, such as Hard
Disk, CD-ROM and Tape Backup Drives. Enhanced IDE is an upgrade of the
original IDE specification and provides increased capabilities and performance
in a number of areas, including support for Hard Disk Drives of over 528MB and
faster data transfer rates utilizing the PIO Mode 4 timing scheme.
With the integrated IDE controller you can connect up to four IDE peripheral
devices to your system. All devices are categorized in the same way that IDE
Hard Disks were configured in the past, with one device set as the Master device
and the other as the Slave device. We recommend that Hard Disk Drives use the
Primary IDE connector and that CD-ROM drives utilize the Secondary IDE
connector for improved system performance.

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Serial Infrared (SIR) Connections
This mainboard features support for highly-sophisticated SIR technology, which
allows bi-directional and cordless data transactions with other IrDA compliant
computers and peripheral devices using infrared as a medium. This transmission
is carried out in either Full Duplex Mode or Half Duplex Mode. The former
allows simultaneous data transmission and reception, while the latter disables the
reception when transmission occurs. The SIR becomes active at a speed of 3/16
bauds or 16ns.
The I/O chipset on this mainboard features a SIR interface that is fully compliant
with the IrDA standard. An IrDA device can be installed via a 9-pin D-SUB
connector in the rear panel of the computer which is linked by a cable to the
onboard IrDA pinhead.
The serial port COM2 on this mainboard is designed to be an SIR compliant
port. If you wish to install the SIR connection feature, you need to adjust the
BIOS option for high-speed performance.

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Functionality
This mainboard features integrated support for state-of-the-art USB technology,
which provides high-speed and easy-to-use Plug & Play connections to the future
generation of external peripherals, such as keyboards, mouse, monitors, game
devices, scanners, printers, and fax/modems.
USB overcomes conventional I/O bottlenecks by combining the I/O ports into a
single dual-channel connector that supports up to 120 devices. For optimum ease
of use and flexibility, USB not only allows the automatic detection and
configuration of peripherals after installation, but also enables the simultaneous
connection of up to 63 devices.
This mainboard features an optional USB connector bracket that is connected by
a cable to the onboard USB pinheads. The bracket can be installed in one of the
I/O expansion slots on the rear panel of the system, as shown in the illustration
below.
It provide fast and convenient Plug and Play peripheral connections outside your
computer, allowing you take full advantage of the universal functionality and
flexibility of USB technology.

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Installation Procedures
The PT-2006 has several user-adjustable jumpers on the board that allow you to
configure your system to suit your requirements. This chapter contains
information on the various jumper settings on your mainboard.
To set up your computer, you should follow these installation steps:
■Step 1 -
Set system jumpers
■Step 2 -
Install RAM modules
■Step 3 -
Install the CPU
■Step 4 -
Install expansion cards
■Step 5 -
Connect cables and power supply 3.)
■Step 6 -
Set up BIOS feature (Please read Chapter Three.)
CAUTION : If you use an electric driver to install this mainboard on your
chassis, please wear a static wrist strap and the recommended electric driver
torgue is from 5.0 to 8.0 kg/cm to avoid damaging chips’ pins.
Chapter 2

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Mainboard Layout

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1). Set System Jumpers
Jumpers
Jumpers are used to select the operation modes for your system. Some jumpers
on the board have three metal pins with each pin representing a different
function. To set a jumper, a black cap containing metal contacts is placed over
the jumper pins according to the required configuration. A jumper is said to be
shorted when the black cap has been placed on one or two of its pins. The types
of jumpers used in this manual are shown below:
NOTE : Users are not encouraged to change the jumper settings not listed in
this manual. Changing the jumper settings improperly may adversely affect
system performance.
Power Supply Type Selection: PWR1
This jumper allows you to select your power supply type: an AT power supply or
remote power supply.

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Clear Password: CPS
This jumper allows you to set the password configuration to Enabled or
Disabled. You may need to enable this jumper if you forget your password.
Flash ROM Type Selection: EP1, EP2, EP3
These jumpers allow you to select the flash ROM type.

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2). Install System RAM Modules
DRAM and SDRAM
The working space of the computer is the Random Access Memory (RAM). The
system cannot act upon data unless it is loaded into RAM. When more memory
is added, the working memory of the computer is larger, thereby increasing total
performance.
The PT-2006’s RAM is comprised of four industry standard 72-pin Single
In-line Memory Modules (SIMMs) and one Dual In-line Memory Modules
(DIMMs). Each SIMM socket supports from 4 to 64MB FPM (Fast Page Mode)
and high-speed EDO (Extended Data Out) DRAM. Each DIMM socket is able to
support up to 64MB EDO DRAM or lightning-fast SDRAM.
SDRAM is an advanced new memory technology that boosts overall system
performance with its ability to synchronize all operations with the processor
clock signal. This makes the implementation of control interfaces easier, and
speeds up column access time. SDRAM features an on-chip burst counter that
can be utilized to increment column addresses for very fast burst access, which
means that SDRAM allows new memory access to be initiated before the
preceding access has been finished.
Before making DRAM upgrades you should verify the type and speed of the
RAM currently installed from your dealer. Installing mixtures of RAM types
other than those described in this manual will have unpredictable results.

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RAM Module Configuration
SIMMs and DIMMs in Bank 0 and Bank 1 can be installed in many
combinations. Some of them are listed in the following table.
(Unit : MB)
TOTAL
MEMORY SIMM (Bank 0) SIMM (Bank 1) DIM (Bank 1
84&4
8
16 8 & 8
16
32 16 & 16
32
64 32 & 32
64*
128 64 & 64
64*
NOTE : * RAM module of this size was not available for testing at press
time. Also, the DIMM and SIMMs are not recommended install on the
mainboard at the same time