Retro Web VL-ISA-PB486GRN PC Main Board User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- Retro Web
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Retro Web VL-ISA-PB486GRN PC Main Board
VL/ISA-PB486GRN
PC Main Board
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Contents
Introduction
This manual has two purposes. First, help users get familiar with the system board. Second, serve as a guide of procedures and specifications for future system upgrade.
OPTi 895 GREEN PC MB provides a highly integrated solution for fully compatible, high performance PC/AT platforms. It supports Intel’s 80486DX4/DX2/DX/SX/SL Enhanced CPU, AMD486 and Cyrix microprocessor.
Features
- CPU: Intel 80486SX/DX/DX2/SL-Series, Intel P24C (DX4), AMD Am486DX/DX2, Cyrix Cx486DX/DX2(M7)
- System Clock: Use system clock/chip generator IMI468, CPU operating frequency 8-100MHz
- DRAM Memory: Support 4 banks of 72pin SIMM module, Support 1MB to 64MB DRAM memory on board
- Cache Memory: Support 128KB, 256KB or 512KB Secondary Cache memory on board, Support 486 Burst mode on Secondary Cache memory
- Shadow RAM: Main BIOS Shadow function programmable, Video BIOS Shadow function programmable, Adapter BIOS Shadow function programmable, Shadow RAM Cacheable function programmable
- Green Function: System Timeout Timer from 15 seconds to 4 hours, Auto-Mode is used to accommodate non SL-Series CPU, system clock slow down to 8 MHz, SMI-Mode is used to accommodate SL-Series CPU, system clock slow down to 0 MHz, Support individual Monitor Standby Mode (Monitor off) control, Support IDE Hard Disk Drive Power Down Mode control, Support External Power Control Port for monitor power on/off, Wake up system by all IRQs, DRQs, and HDD/FDD I/O Ports
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU Support | Intel 80486SX/DX/DX2/SL-Series, Intel P24C (DX4), AMD |
Am486DX/DX2, Cyrix Cx486DX/DX2(M7)
System Clock| IMI468, 8-100MHz
DRAM Memory| 4 banks, 72pin SIMM, 1MB to 64MB support
Cache Memory| 128KB, 256KB, 512KB options, 486 Burst mode support
Shadow RAM| Programmable for Main, Video, and Adapter BIOS
Green Function| Timer, Auto-Mode, SMI-Mode, Power control for Monitor and HDD
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FAQ
What CPUs are supported by the VL/ISA-PB486GRN?
It supports Intel 80486SX/DX/DX2/SL-Series, Intel P24C (DX4), AMD Am486DX/DX2, and Cyrix Cx486DX/DX2(M7).
How many memory banks does the motherboard support?
It supports 4 banks of 72pin SIMM modules.
Can the system accommodate power management functions?
Yes, it includes a System Timeout Timer, Auto-Mode for non SL-Series CPUs, and SMI-Mode for SL-Series CPUs among other power management features.
Is the BIOS programmable for different functions?
Yes, the BIOS is programmable for Main, Video, and Adapter BIOS Shadow functions