Introduction
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
Welcome to use the
GA - 586AL
motherboard. The motherboard is a 256 KB /
512 KB / 1 MB CACHE PENTIUM
CPU based PC / AT compatible system with
ISA bus and PCI Local Bus, and has been designed to be the fastest PC / AT
system. There are some new features allow you to operate the system with just
the performance you want.
This manual also explains how to install the motherboard for operation, and how
to set up your CMOS CONFIGURATION with BIOS SETUP program.
1.2. KEY FEATURES
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Pentium
based PC / AT compatible mainboard with PCI - ISA Bus.
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3 Master / Slave PCI Bus slots, 4 ISA Bus slots.
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Supports Pentium / P5T running at 60 / 66 MHz.
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Supports true 64 bits CACHE and DRAM access mode.
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Supports 273 Pins (Socket 4) ZIF white socket on board.
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Supports 256 KB / 512 KB / 1 MB second cache memory.
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CPU L1 / L2 Write-Back cache operation.
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Supports 2 - 160 MB DRAM memory on board.
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Supports 2 channels Enhance PCI IDE ports for 4 IDE Device.
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Supports 2xCOM, 1xLPT, 1x1.44MB Floppy port.
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Supports Hardware and Software speed change function.
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Licensed AWARD BIOS, FLASH EEPROM for BIOS update.
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BENCHMARQ / ODIN 3287 RTC on board.
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3/4BABY AT size, 4 layers PCB.
