ICS Advent 586MBHP Series User manual
Model 586MBHP Series
Product Manual
MANUAL NUMBER : 41209-003-2A
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FOREWARD
This product manual provides information to install, operate and or program the referenced product(s)
manufactured or distributed by ICS Advent. The following pages contain information regarding the war-
ranty and repair policies.
Technical assistance is available at: 1-800-480-0044.
Manual Errors, Omissions and Bugs: A "Bug Sheet" is included as the last page of this manual. Please
use the "Bug Sheet" if you experience any problems with the manual that requires correction.
The information in this document is provided for reference only. ICS Advent does not assume any liability
arising from the application or use of the information or products described herein. This document may
contain or reference information and products protected by copyrights or patents and does not convey any
license under the patent rights of ICS Advent, nor the rights of others.
Copyright © 1997 by ICS Advent, a California Corporation, 9950 Barnes Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA
92121. ICS Advent is a Registered Trademark of ICS Advent. All trademarks and registered trademarks
are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by
any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording , or otherwise, without the prior written permis-
sion of the publisher.
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Guarantee
A thirty day money-back guarantee is provided on all standard products sold. Special order products are
covered by our Limited Warranty, however they may not be returned for refund or credit. EPROMs,
RAM, Flash EPROMs or other forms of solid electronic media are not returnable for credit - but for
replacement only. Extended Warranty available. Consult factory.
Refunds
In order to receive refund on a product purchase price, the product must not have been damaged by
the customer or by the common carrier chosen by the customer to return the goods, and the product
must be returned complete (meaning all manuals, software, cables, etc.) within 30 days of receipt and
in as-new and resalable condition. The Return Procedure must be followed to assure prompt
refund.
Restocking Charges
Product returned after 30 days, and before 90 days, of the purchase will be subject to a minimum 20%
restocking charge and any charges for damaged or missing parts.
Products not returned within 90 days of purchase, or products which are not in as-new and re-
saleable condition, are not eligible for credit return and will be returned to the customer.
Limited Warranty
One-year limited warranty on all products sold with the exception of the Performance Series I/O prod-
ucts, which are warranted to the original purchaser for as long as they own the product, subject to all other
conditions below, including those regarding neglect, misuse and acts of God. Within one year of purchase,
ICS Advent will repair or replace, at our option, any defective product. At any time after one year, we will
repair or replace, at our option, any defective Performance Series I/O product sold. This does not include
products damaged in shipment, or damaged through customer neglect or misuse. ICS Advent will service
the warranty for all standard catalog products for the first year from the date of shipment. After the first
year, for products not manufactured by ICS Advent, the remainder of the manufacturer's warranty, if any,
will be serviced by the manufacturer directly.
The Return Procedure must be followed to assure repair or replacement. ICS Advent will normally
return your replacement or repaired item via UPS Blue. Overnight delivery or delivery via other
carriers is available at additional charge.
The limited warranty is void if the product has been subjected to alteration, neglect, misuse, or
abuse; if any repairs have been attempted by anyone other than ICS Advent or its authorized agent;
or if the failure is caused by accident, acts of God, or other causes beyond the control of ICS Advent
or the manufacturer. Neglect, misuse, and abuse shall include any installation, operation, or
maintenance of the product other than in accordance with the owners manual.
No agent, dealer, distributor, service company, or other party is authorized to change, modify, or
extend the terms of this Limited Warranty in any manner whatsoever. ICS Advent reserves the right
to make changes or improvements in any product without incurring any obligation to similarly alter
products previously purchased.
Shipments not in compliance with this Guarantee
and Limited Warranty Return Policy will not be ac-
cepted by ICS Advent.
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Return Procedure
For any Limited Warranty or Guarantee return, please contact ICS Advent's Customer Service at 1-800-
480-0044 and obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number. All product(s) returned to ICS
Advent for service or credit must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number.
Freight on all returned items must be prepaid by the customer who is responsible for any loss or damage
caused by common carrier in transit. Returns for Warranty must include a Failure Report for each unit, by
serial number(s), as well as a copy of the original invoice showing date of purchase.
To reduce risk of damage, returns of product must be in an ICS Advent shipping container. If the
original container has been lost or damaged, new shipping containers may be obtained from ICS
Advent Customer Service at a nominal cost.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall ICS Advent be liable for any defect in hardware or software or loss or inadequacy of data
of any kind, or for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out
of the performance or use of any product furnished hereunder. ICS Advent liability shall in no event exceed
the purchase price of the product purchased hereunder. The foregoing limitation of liability shall be equally
applicable to any service provided by ICS Advent or its authorized agent.
Some Sales Items and Customized Systems are not subject to the guarantee and limited warranty. How-
ever, in these instances any deviations will be disclosed prior to sales and noted in the original invoice. ICS
Advent reserves the right to refuse returns or credits on software or special order items.
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Advisories
Three types of advisories are used throughout the manual to stress important points or warn of potential
hazards to the user or the system. They are the Note, the Caution, and the Warning. Following is an example
of each type of advisory:
Note: The note is used to present special instruction, or to provide extra information which may
help to simplify the use of the product.
CAUTION!
A Caution is used to alert you to a situation which if ignored may cause injury or
damage equipment.
WARNING!
AWarningisusedto alertyouofa situationwhichif ignoredwill causeseriousinjury.
Cautions and Warnings are accented with triangular symbols. The exclamation symbol is used in all cautions
and warnings to help alert you to the important instructions. The lightning flash symbol is used on the left
hand side of a caution or a warning if the advisory relates to the presence of voltage which may be of
sufficient magnitude to cause electrical shock.
Use caution when servicing any electrical component. We have tried to identify the areas which may pose
a Caution or Warning condition in this manual; however, ICS Advent does not claim to have covered all
situations which might require the use of a Caution or Warning.
You must refer to the documentation for any component you install into a computer system to insure proper
precautions and procedures are followed.
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Table of Contents
FOREWARD ................................................................................................ iii
Guarantee .................................................................................................... v
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... v
Return Procedure....................................................................................... vi
Limitation of Liability ................................................................................. vi
Introduction .................................................................................................................. xiii
586MBHP - An Overview...................................................................................................................... xiv
Chapter 1: Pre-Configuration .................................................................................... 1-1
Handling Precautions ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Static Warning .............................................................................................................................. 1-1
Step 1 - Setting the Jumpers ............................................................................................................... 1-2
Jumper Locations ......................................................................................................................... 1-3
Standard I/O Enable ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Mouse IRQ Enable ....................................................................................................................... 1-4
CMOS Reset................................................................................................................................. 1-4
I/O Port IRQ Selection .................................................................................................................. 1-5
IDE Drives Selection ..................................................................................................................... 1-5
Clock Speed Selection ................................................................................................................. 1-5
Display Selection .......................................................................................................................... 1-6
Cache Size ................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Flash BIOS ................................................................................................................................... 1-7
Step 2 - DRAM, CPU and Cables Installation ..................................................................................... 1-7
586MBHP Configuration ............................................................................................................... 1-7
Installing Memory Modules ........................................................................................................... 1-8
CPU Installation ............................................................................................................................ 1-9
Installing Cables ................................................................................................................................ 1-11
Power and Control Panel Cables ............................................................................................... 1-11
Installing Peripheral Cables ........................................................................................................ 1-14
FCC Compliance Statement for FCC Class A Devices .................................................................... 1-14
How to remain CE Conpliant ............................................................................................................. 1-15
Chapter 2: WinBIOS Setup ........................................................................................ 2-1
WinBIOS Setup Main Menu ................................................................................................................ 2-2
Section 1 - Setup ................................................................................................................................. 2-2
Standard Setup ............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Advanced Setup ........................................................................................................................... 2-4
Chipset Setup ............................................................................................................................... 2-6
Power Management Setup ........................................................................................................... 2-6
PCI/PnP Setup .............................................................................................................................. 2-8
Peripheral Setup ......................................................................................................................... 2-11
Section 2 - Utility ................................................................................................................................ 2-12
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Section 3 - Security ........................................................................................................................... 2-12
Section 4 - Default ............................................................................................................................. 2-14
Chapter 3: Upgrading ................................................................................................. 3-1
Upgrading the System Memory .................................................................................................... 3-1
Upgrading the Microprocessor ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Upgrading the Cache Memory ..................................................................................................... 3-1
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ..................................................................... A-1
Chip Sets ............................................................................................................................................. A-1
System Memory................................................................................................................................... A-1
Bios...................................................................................................................................................... A-1
Embedded I/O ..................................................................................................................................... A-2
Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................................................... A-2
Appendix B: Flash BIOS programming ................................................................... B-1
Appendix C: Troubleshooting .................................................................................. C-1
Power-On Self Test...................................................................................................................... C-1
Post Phases:................................................................................................................................ C-1
BIOS Error Reporting: ................................................................................................................. C-1
Appendix D: Glossary of Terms ............................................................................... D-1
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: 586MBHP System Board ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Figure 1-2: Jumper Locations ................................................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-3: SIMM Insertion ....................................................................................................................... 1-8
Figure 1-4: Memory Modules Socket Locations ....................................................................................... 1-9
Figure 1-5: CPU Alignment ..................................................................................................................... 1-10
Figure 1-6: CPU Socket Alignment ......................................................................................................... 1-11
Figure 1-7: Power and Control Panel Cables ......................................................................................... 1-11
Figure 1-8: On-Board Connectors Location ............................................................................................ 1-12
List of Tables
Table 1-1: Standard I/O Enable ................................................................................................................. 1-4
Table 1-2: Mouse IRQ Enable .................................................................................................................. 1-4
Table 1-3: CMOS Reset ........................................................................................................................... 1-4
Table 1-4: I/O Port IRQ Selection............................................................................................................. 1-5
Table 1-5: Clock Frequency ....................................................................................................................... 1-5
Table 1-6: Clock Speed Selection .............................................................................................................. 1-6
Table 1-7: DMA Configuration for EPP Parallel Port ................................................................................. 1-6
Table 1-8: Display Selection ..................................................................................................................... 1-6
Table 1-9: Cache Size Selection .............................................................................................................. 1-7
Table 1-10: Flash BIOS Selection ............................................................................................................ 1-7
Table 1-11 Control Panel Connectors ...................................................................................................... 1-13
Table A-1: Standard PC-AT I/O Map ........................................................................................................ A-4
Table A-2: DMA Page Register and I/O address ..................................................................................... A-5
Table A-3: DMA Assignments .................................................................................................................. A-5
Table A-4: DMA Controller Register ......................................................................................................... A-6
Table A-5: Interrupts................................................................................................................................. A-7
Table A-6: Serial Connectors .................................................................................................................... A-8
Table A-7: Floppy Disk Drive Connector .................................................................................................. A-8
Table A-8: Parallel DB25 Connector ........................................................................................................ A-9
Table A-9: IDE Connector ...................................................................................................................... A-10
Table A-10: PS/2 Mouse Connector........................................................................................................ A-10
Table A-11: Serial Port Cable Wire List .................................................................................................. A-10
Table A-12: Parallel Port Connector....................................................................................................... A-11
Table A-13: PCI Connector Pin Assignments ........................................................................................ A-12
Table A-14: ISA Connector Pin Assignments ......................................................................................... A-13
Table B-1: Flash Bios Beep Errors ............................................................................................................ B-2
Table C-1: Beep Errors ........................................................................................................................... C-2
Current Revision 1B
December 1996
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the 586MBHP system board. The 586MBHP system board design
was based on the Intel Triton chipset providing the ideal platform for getting the most power of
the Intel Pentium processor. With proper installation and maintenance, your 586MBHP will
provide Years of high performance and trouble free operation.
This manual provides a detailed explanation into the installation and uses of the 586MBHP system
board. This manual is written for the novice PC user/installer. However, as with any major com-
puter component installation, previous experience is helpful and should you not have prior experi-
ence, it would be prudent to have someone assist you in the installation. This manual is broken into
3 chapters and 4 appendix.
Chapter 1 - System Board Pre-Configuration
This chapter provides all the necessary information for installing the 586MBHP. Topics
discussed include: Installing the CPU (if necessary), DRAM installation, jumper settings for
CPU, cache and standard I/O. Connecting all the cables from the system board to the chassis and
peripherals.
Chapter 2 - BIOS Configuration
This chapter discusses the final step in getting your system up and running - running the BIOS
SETUP program.
Chapter 3 - Upgrading
The 586MBHP provides a number of expansion options including memory and cache. All
aspects of the upgrade possibilities are covered.
Appendix A - Technical Specifications
A complete listing of all the major technical specifications of the 586MBHP is provided.
Appendix B - Glossary of Terms
Glossary of most used technical terms.
Appendix C - Flash BIOS Programming
Provides all the information necessary to program your optional AMIBIOS Flash BIOS.
Appendix D - Troubleshooting
This chapter lists the solutions for the most common questions on the 586MBHP operation.
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STATIC ELECTRICITY WARNING!
The 586MBHP has been designed as rugged as possible but can sill be damaged if
jarred sharply or struck. Handle the motherboard with care. The 586MBHP also
contains delicate electronic circuits that can be damaged or weakened by static
electricity. Before removing the 586MBHP from its protective packaging, it is
strongly recommended that you use a grounding wrist strap. The grounding strap
will safely discharge any static electricity built up in your body and will avoid
damaging the motherboard. Do not walk across a carpet or linoleum floor with the
bare board in hand.
586MBHP - An Overview
The 586MBHP represents the ultimate in system board technology. No other system board avail-
able today provides such an impressive list of features:
CPU Support
Intel P54C Pentium Processor
Cyrix 6x86Processor
CPU Clock Speeds
75, 90, 100, 120, 133, 150 and 200 MHz.
Supported Bus Clocks
50, 60 and 66 MHz.
Memory
32 or 36-bit JEDEC standard FPM or EDO SIMMS-70ns minimum access speed memory
capacity: 1 to 128MB.
High Speed DRAM Cache
256K expandable to 512k of write-back direct-mapped asynchronous cache.
ROM BIOS
AMI WinBios BIOS with optional FLASHROM for easy field upgrades.
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On-Board I/O
Up to 4 enhanced IDE drives: two PCI IDE controllers
2 Floppies up to 2.88 Mb
Two high speed RS-232 serial ports 16Byte FIFO (16550)
One Centronics compatible bi-directional parallel port EPP/ECP mode compatible
PS/2 mouse port
Conventions Used in this Manual
When instructed to enter keyboard keystrokes, the text will be noted by:
Enter Keystroke
Information displayed on the screen other than figure is displayed as:
Enter Password
Information presented in a text box denotes special interest. There are two types:
IMPORTANT
Information - such as static warnings, or very important instructions.
Reminder: Notes - Such as a brief discussion of memory types.
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Chapter 1: Pre-Configuration
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Chapter 1: Pre-Configuration
This chapter provides all the necessary information for installing the 586MBHP into a standard PC
chassis. Topics discussed include: installing the CPU (if necessary), DRAM installation, jumper
settings for CPU, cache and standard I/O.
Handling Precautions
The 586MBHP has been designed to be as rugged as possible but it can be damaged if dropped,
jarred sharply or struck. Damage may also occur by using excessive force in performing certain
installation procedures such as forcing the system board into the chassis or placing too much torque
on a mounting screw.
Take special care when installing or removing the system memory SIMMs. Never force a SIMM
into a socket. Screwdrivers slipping off a screw and scraping the board can break a trace or compo-
nent leads, rendering the board unusable. Always handle the 586MBHP with care.
IMPORTANT
Products returned for warranty repair will be inspected for damaged caused by improper
installation and misuse as described in the previous section and the static warning below.
Should the board show signs of abuse, the warranty will become void and the customer will be
billed for all repairs and shipping and handling costs.
Static Warning
The 586MBHP contains delicate electronic semiconductors that are highly sensitive to static elec-
tricity. These components, if subjected to a static electricity discharge, can be weakened thereby
reducing the serviceable life of the system board. BEFORE THE BOARD IS REMOVED FROM
ITS PROTECTIVE ANTISTATIC PACKAGING TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS! Work on a
conductive surface that is connected to ground. Before touching any electronic device, ground
yourself by touching an unpainted metal object or, and highly recommended, use a grounding strap.
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Step 1 - Setting the Jumpers
Figure 1-1: 586MBHP System Board
Your 586MBHP is equipped with a large number of peripherals and has the ability to run at a
variety of speeds without the need to change any crystals or oscillators. As such, there is a large
number of configuration jumpers on the board. Taken step by step, setting these jumpers is easy.
We suggest you review each section and follow the instructions.
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Jumper Types
Jumpers are small copper pins attached to the system board. Covering two pins with a shunt closes
the connection between them. The 586MBHP examines these jumpers to determine specific con-
figuration information. There are three different categories of jumpers on the 586MBHP.
A: Two pin jumpers are used for binary selections such as enable or disable. Instructions for this
type of jumper are open, for no shunt over the pins or closed, when the shunt covers the pins.
B: Three or four pin jumpers are used for multiple selection. Instructions for these jumpers will
indicate which two pins to cover. For example: for JPx2-3 the shunt will be covering pins 2
and 3 leaving pins 1 and 4 exposed.
C: Grouped Jumpers are used when a certain function has multiple selections. There are two
grouped jumpers on the board and careful attention should be given when setting these jumpers.
Instructions for grouped jumpers are similar to those above Jumper Location and Pin Numbers.
Jumper Locations
Use the diagram below and the tables on the following pages to locate and set the on-board con-
figuration jumpers.
Note: Jumpers JP3 and JP4 are factory set and should not be changed.
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Figure 1-2: Jumper Locations
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Standard I/O Enable
The 586MBHP standard I/O consists of the two serial ports, the parallel port and floppy disk
controller. Jumper JP17 is used to enable or disable these ports.
Table 1-1: Standard I/O Enable
Mouse IRQ Enable
The PS/2 type mouse port on your 586MBHP uses IRQ 12 as its interrupt request line. To enable
the interrupt (default) leave Jumper JP10 on pins 2-3. To disable the interrupt and subsequently the
mouse controller, move the jumper to pins 1-2.
Table 1-2: Mouse IRQ Enable
CMOS Reset
This option is provided as a convenience for those who need to reset the CMOS registers. It should
always be set to Normal for standard operation. If the CMOS needs to be reset turn off the
system, move JP9 to 2-3, turn the system on, move JP9 back to 1-2 and reset the motherboard.
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Table 1-3: CMOS Reset
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I/O Port IRQ Selection
The parallel port and both serial ports must have their IRQs. Normally, these settings can be left in
their default settings and only when conflicts arise should they be changed. Jumper JP20 is used to
select the parallel port IRQ. Jumper JP19 is used to select the first serial ports IRQ. Jumper JP18
is used to select the second serial ports IRQ. Use Table 1-8 to select the IRQs for these options.
Table 1-4: I/O Port IRQ Selection
IDE Drives Selection
The 586MBHP supports up to 4 IDE drives:
2 IDE drives on the primary PCI IDE controller
2 IDE drives on the secondary PCI IDE controller
The IDE interfaces can be configured in the BIOS.
Clock Speed Selection
The jumpers JP2, JP7 and JP26 allow you to choose the appropriate CPU speed, without changing
crystals and oscillators.
Table 1-5: Clock Frequency
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Table 1-6: Clock Speed Selection
Table 1-7: DMA Configuration for EPP Parallel Port
Display Selection
Select the type of display through JP14, 1-2 for color and 2-3 for monochrome.
Table 1-8: Display Selection
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