Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
Welcome to use the GA - 586IP motherboard. The motherboard is a 256 / 512 KB 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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4 Master / Slave PCI Bus slots, 4 ISA Bus slots.
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Supports Pentium / P54CT running at 90 / 60 MHz, 100 / 66 MHz.
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Supports true 64 bits CACHE and DRAM access mode.
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Supports 320 Pins (Socket 5) ZIF white socket on board.
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Supports 256 / 512 KB second cache memory.
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Support Both CPU (L1) / External (L2) Write - Back cache operation.
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Supports 2 - 768 MB DRAM memory on board.
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Supports shadow RAM for BIOS & VIDEO BIOS.
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Supports shadow RAM cacheable function to improve performance.
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Licensed AWARD BIOS / FLASH RAM.
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BENCHMARQ 3287 RTC on board.
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BABY AT size, 6 layers PCB.